This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Discourse > Coherence – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Coherence Quiz 1 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. In terms of coherence, what is the role of a topic sentence? A) To introduce unrelated ideas. B) To provide a summary of the paragraph. C) To establish the main idea and guide the flow of the paragraph. D) To confuse the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To establish the main idea and guide the flow of the paragraph. 2. What is the principle called? A) Temporal contiguity principle. B) Coherence principle. C) Segmenting principle. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Coherence principle. 3. As a consequence is an example of A) Additive. B) Adversative. C) Causal. D) Sequential. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Causal. 4. The problem with contemporary art is that it is not easily understood by most people. Contemporary art is deliberately abstract, and that means it leaves the viewer wondering what she is looking at.http://home.ku.edu.tr/~doregan/Writing/Cohesion.html A) Parallel structure. B) Synonyms. C) Pronouns. D) Repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Repetition. 5. What role do sequencing phrases play in essay writing? A) They confuse the reader. B) They enhance clarity and coherence. C) They are irrelevant. D) They only serve to lengthen the essay. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They enhance clarity and coherence. 6. To check the status of your order, I'm going to need your account number ..... your full name. A) But. B) Yet. C) Therefore. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) And. 7. Which of these is a signal word for cause and effect? A) For example. B) As a result. C) In contrast. D) Additionally. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) As a result. 8. What is the primary purpose of coherence in an essay? A) To entertain the reader. B) To ensure the text is logically organized and easy to understand. C) To use as many different words as possible. D) To make the text longer. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To ensure the text is logically organized and easy to understand. 9. Chronology, comparison-contrast, and cause-effect are examples of ..... principles that lend coherence to a paragraph. A) Logical. B) Ordering. C) Timing. D) Continue. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ordering. 10. ..... I'm very allergic to flowers, my boyfriend bought a bouquet of roses. A) Until. B) Because. C) Even though. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Even though. 11. The same article said that the causes of inflation were easy to find ..... , the cure for inflation was not so easy to prescribe. A) However. B) For example. C) Therefore. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) However. 12. Which of the following is an example of effective editing for paragraph organization?a) Rearranging sentences to create a logical flow.b) Adding unnecessary details to the paragraph.c) Using long and complicated words.d) Ignoring spelling and grammar errors. A) B. B) C. C) D. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A. 13. Sentence sticks together A) Makes your ideas. B) Flow in a logical word. C) Main idea. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Makes your ideas. 14. What's wrong with this sentence?The dining hall, because of the late hour, was closed. A) Nothing is wrong. B) The subject and verb are separated. C) There is no subject. D) It's in active voice. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The subject and verb are separated. 15. Tick the sentence which follows logically from the first sentence."Subjects such as philosophy and sociology are popular choices at degree level ..... " A) Nevertheless, these subjects do not lead directly to a job. B) In addition, it is difficult to find work with a degree in either of these. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nevertheless, these subjects do not lead directly to a job. 16. Which of the following strategies can improve coherence in an essay? A) Writing without an outline. B) Using a variety of fonts. C) Organizing ideas logically. D) Avoiding topic sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Organizing ideas logically. 17. What is one strategy for revising an introduction to capture readers' attention? A) Ask readers an interesting question related to the topic. B) Tell readers what your conclusion will be. C) Explain to readers how you will discuss the topic. D) Give a great deal of background information. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ask readers an interesting question related to the topic. 18. Fill in the blank:The ..... of applying for a visa can be quite lengthy. A) A) processing. B) B) processed. C) C) process. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C) process. 19. ..... are particularly used. These are different words that represent the same idea. A) Antonym. B) Repeated. C) Noun. D) Synonym. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Synonym. 20. "It's okay if Alona did not qualify for the social amelioration grant ..... , she is already rich, " said Allan. A) Besides. B) However. C) In addition. D) As a result. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Besides. 21. How can sequencing phrases enhance persuasive writing? A) Sequencing phrases have no impact on the reader's understanding. B) Sequencing phrases are only useful in poetry. C) Sequencing phrases enhance persuasive writing by improving clarity and logical flow, making arguments more compelling. D) Sequencing phrases distract from the main argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sequencing phrases enhance persuasive writing by improving clarity and logical flow, making arguments more compelling. 22. The medical front liners were given complete sets of personal protective equipment ..... , those who acquired the disease were given additional financial incentives. A) If. B) Below. C) In addition. D) Besides. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In addition. 23. To conclude is an example of A) Additive. B) Adversative. C) Causal. D) Sequential. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Additive. 24. What is the Unity? A) A paragraph discusses one and only one main idea from beginning to end. B) A paragraph discusses more than one main ideas. C) Examples are related to the topic and cotrolling idea. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A paragraph discusses one and only one main idea from beginning to end. 25. Way to create coherence in writing? A) Use Transition. B) Persuasive. C) Main Idea. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Use Transition. 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