This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Discourse > Cohesion And Coherence – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Cohesion And Coherence Quiz 2 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The factory was forced to close ..... the sales rapidly declining. A) As a result of. B) Therefore. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) As a result of. 2. What is the goal in teaching English according to the text? A) To inspire students with significant and engaging learning. B) To provide tools and strategies for effective communication. C) To create a positive and inclusive classroom environment. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 3. Why are cohesion and coherence important in a text? A) Because they make an author sound like an expert on the subject. B) Because they make the writing more understandable. C) Writing is more enjoyable to create when cohesion and coherence are used. D) Writing requires descriptive language to make it understandable. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because they make the writing more understandable. 4. From a structural perspective, a Text is primarily viewed as a linguistic: A) Action. B) Product. C) Context. D) Process. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Product. 5. What is the main difference between coherence and coercion in writing? A) Coherence is about logical flow; cohesion is about linking words. B) Coherence is about grammar; cohesion is about vocabulary. C) Cohesion is about ideas; coherence is about sentence length. D) Cohesion means writing clearly; coherence means using transitions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Coherence is about logical flow; cohesion is about linking words. 6. The car was recalled ..... a design fault. A) Because of. B) Resulting in. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because of. 7. What is the primary goal of Prioritizing information when studying a new concept? A) To create a highly cohesive final paper on the concept. B) To find a single, specific fact about the concept. C) To identify and focus on the most essential, high-value, and testable concepts first. D) To ensure every word of the text is understood before moving on. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To identify and focus on the most essential, high-value, and testable concepts first. 8. Which choice best demonstrates lexical cohesion through synonymy? A) Repeat the same noun three times. B) Introduce "oak" under the category "tree". C) Point back to the earlier subject with "it". D) Use "assist" after "help" in a paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Use "assist" after "help" in a paragraph. 9. Which sentence pair shows GOOD cohesion? A) I love reading books. The weather is hot today. B) She forgot her umbrella. However, it started to rain. C) He passed the exam. Blue is my favorite color. D) The cat is cute. Mathematics is difficult. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She forgot her umbrella. However, it started to rain. 10. What is synonymy best described as? A) Words belonging to a broader category. B) Words opposite in meaning. C) Words equivalent or similar in meaning. D) Words used to point to entities. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Words equivalent or similar in meaning. 11. Online learning has become increasingly popular in higher education. Which sentence best continues the paragraph? A) The internet has many disadvantages if used too much. B) Many students now prefer flexible learning environments that allow them to study anytime and anywhere. C) Students also need to take care of their mental health. D) My lecturer also uses online learning in her class. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Many students now prefer flexible learning environments that allow them to study anytime and anywhere. 12. Which situation shows a LACK of coherence? A) Ideas are arranged from general to specific. B) Sentences support one main idea. C) Paragraph jumps from one topic to another without clear connection. D) Events are presented in logical order. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Paragraph jumps from one topic to another without clear connection. 13. How does cohesion contribute to the overall meaning of a text? A) Cohesion has no effect on the reader's comprehension. B) Cohesion makes a text longer and more complex. C) Cohesion is only important in poetry and not in prose. D) Cohesion enhances clarity and understanding by linking ideas and maintaining flow in a text. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Cohesion enhances clarity and understanding by linking ideas and maintaining flow in a text. 14. A. Ben saw a stray kitten near his house.b. He gave it some food and water.c. He made a small bed for the kitten.d. Soon, the kitten became his new pet. A) CDBA. B) BDCA. C) DCBA. D) ABCD. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) ABCD. 15. Writing an academic article requires accuracy and clarity. Choose the best continuation: A) Therefore, students should pay attention to grammar and organization. B) On the contrary, writing is difficult for most students. C) However, students need to eat healthy food. D) Meanwhile, teachers often give many tasks. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Therefore, students should pay attention to grammar and organization. 16. Most participants reported that they lacked confidence in speaking English. Which sentence best continues the idea logically? A) As a result, they tended to avoid participating in class discussions. B) On the other hand, speaking is an important skill. C) Many students like English movies. D) They also wrote essays during the semester. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) As a result, they tended to avoid participating in class discussions. 17. Which referencing type points back to something already mentioned? A) Cataphoric referencing. B) Anaphoric referencing. C) Deictic referencing. D) Hyponymic referencing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Anaphoric referencing. 18. Which is an example of coherence? A) Sentences which flow together and make sense when side by side. B) Words which cause a reader to have to use a dictionary to understand them. C) An author paying attention to how the organization of an essay might make it more understandable to the reader. D) An author using word choices that describe a image or scene. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) An author paying attention to how the organization of an essay might make it more understandable to the reader. 19. A student decides to read only the first and last sentence of every paragraph. Which information selection technique is the student using? A) Scanning. B) Prioritizing. C) Cohesion analysis. D) Skimming. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Skimming. 20. Collocation describes which pattern? A) Words arranged chronologically. B) Words that typically appear near each other. C) Words that oppose in meaning. D) Words that rarely co-occur. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Words that typically appear near each other. 21. What is the primary purpose of revising a letter for coherence and cohesion? A) To make the letter longer and more detailed. B) To ensure the letter is grammatically correct. C) To improve the clarity and flow of ideas. D) To add more personal anecdotes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To improve the clarity and flow of ideas. 22. The participants were asked to submit their essays online. Best continuation: A) They were given two weeks to complete the task. B) The essays were very interesting to read. C) Technology is changing the way we write. D) Some universities use Turnitin. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They were given two weeks to complete the task. 23. What does substitution achieve in a text? A) Avoids repetition by using alternatives. B) Creates emphasis by splitting clauses. C) Arranges ideas by cause and effect. D) Signals omitted words understood by context. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Avoids repetition by using alternatives. 24. You can have ice cream ..... a slice of cake, but not both. A) And. B) Or. C) So. D) Yet. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Or. 25. In the sentence, "The team had worked tirelessly; consequently, they won the championship, " what is the word "consequently" classified as in terms of text structure? A) Reference. B) Substitution. C) Cohesion. D) Cohesive device. 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