This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Discourse > Coherence – Quiz 8 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Coherence Quiz 8 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following is the correct way to organize a paragraph for editing?a) Start with the conclusion and then provide supporting details.b) Start with the introduction and then provide supporting details.c) Start with the body paragraphs and then provide the conclusion.d) Start with the conclusion and then provide the introduction. A) A. B) D. C) B. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) B. 2. He are an amazing person! A) CORRECT. B) INCORRECT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) INCORRECT. 3. CLARIFY THIS SENTENCEThe new rules were passed by the committee during the meeting which was today. A) NO CHANGE. B) The new rules were passed by the committee during today's meeting. C) The committee, which met today, passed the new rules. D) The commitee passed the new rules in today's meeting. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The commitee passed the new rules in today's meeting. 4. Many students cannot get a place on a regular degree course ..... , home-based study and distance learning are more popular than ever. A) Because of this. B) Despite this. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because of this. 5. Younger students often need guidance regarding their studies ..... , adults also have problems that need addressing. A) Despite. B) So. C) Similarly. D) Therefore. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Similarly. 6. Likewise is an example of A) Additive. B) Adversative. C) Causal. D) Sequential. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Additive. 7. The man was caught driving under the influence of alcohol ..... , he was arrested and asked to pay appropriate fines. A) Thus. B) Furthermore. C) Nevertheless. D) Similarly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Thus. 8. Which part of a paragraph provides the main idea? A) The concluding sentence. B) The topic sentence. C) The supporting details. D) The hook. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The topic sentence. 9. The coherence principle recommends that you avoid unnecessary text A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 10. Repetition is done to emphasize an idea by repeating it within sentences or paragraphs. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 11. Telephone interviewing allows for a large number of responses in a short time and at relatively low cost. Moreover, the method permits interviewers to reach respondents at specific times of the day; this is an important consideration in the study of radio and TV listening habits. A) Addition. B) Time. C) Contrast. D) Comparison. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Addition. 12. The coherence principle suggest that you use simple visuals over complex visuals. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 13. Which of these concerns the flow of sentences and from one to another and involves the tying together of old information and new? A) Coherence. B) Cohesion. C) Emphasis. D) Transition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Coherence. 14. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate transitional device from the list. Technology has made communication easier, ..... , it can connect people from all over the globe. A) Afterward. B) In case. C) Although. D) Furthermore. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Furthermore. 15. ..... , Simon's parents decided A) Just as. B) As a result. C) Because. D) Composed of. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) As a result. 16. The children typically spend their weekdays accomplishing Performance Tasks, studying lessons, and helping with the household chores. A) Parallel structures. B) Synonyms. C) Pronouns. D) Repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel structures. 17. I recommend reviewing your lecture notes before the test ..... helps you remember the points our teacher highlighted. A) This. B) That. C) These. D) Those. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) This. 18. You should organize your essay into 3-4 paragraphs for both tasks. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 19. Some people in New Jersey built their houses very close to the shoreline. Consequently, they have had to spend a lot of money trying to protect their property from the sea. A) Addition. B) Contrast. C) Illustration/example. D) Cause and effect. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Cause and effect. 20. Since, next, however, therefore, similarly are all examples of A) Antecedents. B) Pronouns. C) Synonyms. D) Transitional words. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Transitional words. 21. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate transitional device from the list.He still came late ..... he left home early. A) In case. B) Although. C) Furthermore. D) However. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Although. 22. Using social media has advantages. (A) People can stay connected with friends. (B) They can share information quickly. (C) However, too much use can be harmful. (D)Sentence:It allows communication across long distances. A) A. B) B. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. 23. In contrast is an example of A) Additive. B) Adversative. C) Causal. D) Sequential. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Adversative. 24. Repetition of key terms or essential ideas is vital in achieving cohesionbut what should you avoid to repeat? A) Same ideas, different terms. B) Same ideas, same terms. C) Same ideas presented in synonymous words. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Same ideas, same terms. 25. People could not reach the crossroad ..... it was raining. A) Since. B) But. C) Too. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Since. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesCoherence Quiz 1Coherence Quiz 2Coherence Quiz 3Coherence Quiz 4Coherence Quiz 5Coherence Quiz 6Coherence Quiz 7Coherence Quiz 9Coherence Quiz 10 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books