This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Discourse > Cohesion And Coherence – Quiz 5 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Cohesion And Coherence Quiz 5 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The fire started at the weekend ..... the office was empty, no one was hurt. A) Owing to. B) Since. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Since. 2. Rising wages are possibly one of the primary causes of inflation; ..... more evidence is needed to support this claim. A) However,. B) Therefore,. C) For example,. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) However,. 3. In what ways can coherence be achieved in writing? A) Use clear topic sentences, logical organization, effective transitions, consistent tone, and relevance to the main thesis. B) Write in a random order without structure. C) Ignore the main thesis entirely. D) Use complex jargon and technical terms. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Use clear topic sentences, logical organization, effective transitions, consistent tone, and relevance to the main thesis. 4. What is the most effective technique to use if you need to quickly locate a specific date in a dense historical document? A) Skimming. B) Note taking. C) Questioning. D) Scanning. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Scanning. 5. Which term refers to the structural requirement that words, phrases, or clauses in a series must have the same grammatical form? A) Cohesion. B) Parallelism. C) Coherence. D) Ellipsis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Parallelism. 6. Front focus involves which placement of information? A) Key information at sentence end. B) Omitting understood words. C) Splitting a sentence to highlight detail. D) Information at sentence start for emphasis. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Information at sentence start for emphasis. 7. Which set of cohesive devices focuses on connecting ideas through the repetition of words, the use of synonyms, or the use of general words (like 'stuff' or 'people') that relate to a previous term? A) Conjunction. B) Reference. C) Cohesion. D) Ellipsis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cohesion. 8. We stayed inside ..... it was too hot outside. A) Because. B) Despite. C) Such as. D) Since. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because. 9. Which of the following is defined by its inherent reliance on sociocultural context, including the purpose of communication and the relationship between participants? A) Cohesion. B) Parallelism. C) Text. D) Discourse. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Discourse. 10. Imagine the previous sentence was: "Scientists are fascinated by the immense gravitational pull of black holes."Which follow-up sentence creates the BEST cohesion? A) The collapse of a dead star into a tiny point creates these cosmic phenomena. B) These cosmic phenomena are created by the collapse of a dead star into a tiny point. C) A marble is much smaller than the star that collapsed. D) Their power is undeniable and fascinating to many. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) These cosmic phenomena are created by the collapse of a dead star into a tiny point. 11. Which of the following best exemplifies Discourse (language as a process) rather than Text (language as a product)? A) A printed novel. B) A fixed grammatical sentence. C) An informal conversation between two friends. D) The transcript of a political speech. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) An informal conversation between two friends. 12. Which sentence most strengthens coherence in an essay? A) Organize ideas by problem-solution. B) Mix register without purpose. C) Insert random deictic references. D) Repeat key words excessively. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Organize ideas by problem-solution. 13. Which of these elements contributes to consistency in diction? A) Using formal language in a casual letter. B) Using a variety of synonyms to avoid repetition. C) Maintaining a consistent level of formality throughout the letter. D) Using slang or colloquialisms in a formal letter. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Maintaining a consistent level of formality throughout the letter. 14. The road was closed, ..... we took another way home. A) And. B) Since. C) Therefore. D) Next. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Therefore. 15. Mark likes pizza ..... pasta. A) Finally. B) However. C) Therefore. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) And. 16. What is the main purpose of formative assessment in this lesson? A) To evaluate students' understanding of the concepts. B) To provide feedback to students and guide their learning. C) To assign a grade to students' work. D) To prepare students for a summative assessment. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To provide feedback to students and guide their learning. 17. What is the main purpose of using active voice in writing? A) To emphasize the object of the action. B) To create a more formal tone. C) To add clarity and make the sentence more direct. D) To make the sentence longer. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To add clarity and make the sentence more direct. 18. Which statement is TRUE about cohesion and coherence? A) A text can be cohesive but not coherent. B) Coherence focuses only on grammar. C) Cohesion is more important than coherence. D) They mean exactly the same thing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A text can be cohesive but not coherent. 19. Which task is best accomplished by using a scanning technique? A) Gaining a general idea of a research proposal's abstract. B) Determining the main argument of a political speech transcript. C) Finding the specific percentage of carbon emissions mentioned on page 50 of a report. D) Critically evaluating the author's tone and bias in an editorial. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Finding the specific percentage of carbon emissions mentioned on page 50 of a report. 20. . There were a large number of people who opposed Heathrow's expansion plans, who were ..... ignored in the final consultation. A) In conclusion,. B) For example,. C) Nevertheless,. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nevertheless,. 21. What is the definition of coherence in text? A) Coherence refers to the emotional impact of a text. B) Coherence is the length of a text and its formatting. C) Coherence is the use of complex vocabulary in writing. D) Coherence is the logical and consistent connection of ideas in a text. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Coherence is the logical and consistent connection of ideas in a text. 22. Why might an author want his or her work to be cohesive? A) So that the individual parts of each sentence, or each of the sentences together, work to increase the reader's understanding of the material. B) The author wants the entire passage to make sense in its entirety. C) The author wants his or her work to be exciting to the reader. D) So that the author can use longer passages, instead of shorter sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) So that the individual parts of each sentence, or each of the sentences together, work to increase the reader's understanding of the material. 23. Which device involves repeating a word to reinforce an idea? A) Clefting. B) Substitution. C) Ellipsis. D) Repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Repetition. 24. Which principle is violated in the following sentence:'The politician promised to lower taxes, creating more jobs, and to improve the education system'? A) Cohesion. B) Coherence. C) Prioritizing. D) Parallelism. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Parallelism. 25. Which term primarily refers to the linguistic links and connections that hold a text together, such as the use of conjunctions, pronouns, and synonyms? A) Coherence. B) Parallelism. 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