This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Discourse > Cohesion And Coherence – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Cohesion And Coherence Quiz 3 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. ..... to the recession, most retailers have recorded a sharp fall in profits. A) Consequently. B) Owing to. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Owing to. 2. How can editing for consistency in grammar improve a letter? A) By making the letter sound more sophisticated. B) By ensuring the letter is easy to understand. C) By making the letter more persuasive. D) By making the letter longer. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By ensuring the letter is easy to understand. 3. Which sentence uses clefting to highlight the subject? A) The cure was discovered yesterday. B) Discovering the cure took years. C) It was the scientist who discovered the cure. D) The scientist discovered the cure. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It was the scientist who discovered the cure. 4. Why is it important to understand both cohesion and coherence in writing? A) Cohesion refers to the emotional impact of a piece of writing. B) It is important to understand both cohesion and coherence in writing to ensure clarity and logical flow of ideas. C) Cohesion and coherence are only relevant in academic writing. D) Understanding these concepts is unnecessary for creative writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is important to understand both cohesion and coherence in writing to ensure clarity and logical flow of ideas. 5. What is the definition of cohesion in text? A) Cohesion describes the overall theme of a literary work. B) Cohesion refers to the emotional impact of a text on the reader. C) Cohesion is the use of metaphors and similes in writing. D) Cohesion is the linguistic and structural connection between sentences and paragraphs in a text. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Cohesion is the linguistic and structural connection between sentences and paragraphs in a text. 6. A. Anna studied all night for the exam.b. She felt confident during the test.c. She answered all the questions carefully.d. Anna got a high score on her exam. A) ABCD. B) BCDA. C) CDAB. D) ADCB. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) ABCD. 7. Some students preferred online classes, while others chose face-to-face learning. Best continuation: A) Both modes, however, offered valuable learning experiences. B) Students are from different backgrounds. C) The internet connection is sometimes unstable. D) Teachers should plan lessons carefully. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Both modes, however, offered valuable learning experiences. 8. What is cataphora and how is it used? A) A. It is a type of pronoun. B) B. It occurs when a word or phrase refers to something mentioned later in the discourse. C) C. It is used to build suspense and provide a description. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. It occurs when a word or phrase refers to something mentioned later in the discourse. 9. I wanted to go to the park, ..... it started to rain. A) So. B) But. C) Although. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) But. 10. Despite / whereas the evidence being presented by experts, some people still do not agree with the decision A) Despite. B) Whereas. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Despite. 11. Provide an example of coherence in a text. A) Regular exercise is only for athletes. B) Regular exercise improves physical health, boosts mood, and enhances overall well-being. C) Exercise is a waste of time for mental well-being. D) Physical health has no impact on mood. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Regular exercise improves physical health, boosts mood, and enhances overall well-being. 12. What is the best revision?"Initial project phase completion is scheduled for Q4." A) The first phase of the project is scheduled to be completed in Q4. B) Completion of the project's first phase is scheduled for Q4. C) They will finish the project's starting phase in Q4. D) We plan to complete the project's initial phase in Q4. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) We plan to complete the project's initial phase in Q4. 13. Can a text be cohesive but not coherent? Explain. A) A text cannot be cohesive without being coherent. B) Cohesion and coherence are the same concept. C) Yes, a text can be cohesive but not coherent. D) A text can only be coherent if it is cohesive. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Yes, a text can be cohesive but not coherent. 14. Critical thinking plays an essential role in academic writing. Best continuation: A) This skill enables students to analyze ideas rather than merely describe them. B) Students should learn vocabulary to write well. C) Writing is a difficult process. D) Many students enjoy critical thinking. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) This skill enables students to analyze ideas rather than merely describe them. 15. Which term describes linguistic devices that link words and sentences to create a unified text? A) Formatting. B) Consistency. C) Coherence. D) Cohesion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Cohesion. 16. Consistency maintains what across a text? A) Formal punctuation in all sentences. B) Stable topic, tone, perspective, register. C) Future-pointing references only. D) Strictly repeated words in each paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Stable topic, tone, perspective, register. 17. Another article has claimed that the causes of inflation were identifiable ..... energy prices have risen by 20% over last 6 months. A) However,. B) For example,. C) Therefore,. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) For example,. 18. I won't go to the party ..... my parents allow me. A) Unless. B) Since. C) While. D) Also. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Unless. 19. She studied hard, ..... she passed the test. A) So. B) But. C) For. D) While. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) So. 20. Which technique involves quickly glancing over a text, focusing on headings, subheadings, and topic sentences to get a general overview of the content? A) Scanning. B) Prioritizing. C) Skimming. D) Close Reading. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Skimming. 21. Which unit links ideas and shows logical relationships? A) Deictics. B) Adverbials. C) Hyponyms. D) Conjunctions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Conjunctions. 22. What is a good way to create a bulleted framework for your paper? A) Outlines. B) Looking Forward and Back. C) Cohesion. D) Sentence Structure. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Outlines. 23. The university implemented strict plagiarism policies. Which sentence continues the idea logically? A) Consequently, students became more careful in paraphrasing sources. B) However, the teachers were friendly. C) Moreover, the semester was busy. D) In contrast, students were happy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Consequently, students became more careful in paraphrasing sources. 24. Which sentence demonstrates anaphoric referencing? A) Before the speech, this will surprise you. B) There is the report; submit it now. C) The team won the match; they celebrated loudly. D) That decision will matter; the result is unknown. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The team won the match; they celebrated loudly. 25. The streets were wet ..... it had rained earlier. A) Since. B) But. C) Because. D) And. 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