This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Discourse > Cohesive Devices – Quiz 42 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Cohesive Devices Quiz 42 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the significance of the body paragraphs in the writing task? A) Body paragraphs are not necessary for a clear conclusion. B) Body paragraphs are only for providing examples. C) Body paragraphs are significant because they develop and support the main argument or thesis of the writing. D) Body paragraphs should be ignored in the writing task. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Body paragraphs are significant because they develop and support the main argument or thesis of the writing. 2. ..... loving video games, I try to limit my gaming time to one hour per day. A) However. B) Although. C) Whereas. D) Despite. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Despite. 3. Which type of cohesive device is used in this sentence? He will probably join the football match tomorrow. A) Qualifying. B) Comparing. C) Cause & Effect. D) Adding. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Qualifying. 4. First of all A) Starts a sequence. Example:'First of all, I introduced myself to the panel.'. B) Indicates a conclusion. Example:'In conclusion, we reached an agreement.'. C) Introduces a contrast. Example:'On the other hand, we faced several challenges.'. D) Summarizes the main point. Example:'To summarize, we need to improve our strategy.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Starts a sequence. Example:'First of all, I introduced myself to the panel.'. 5. I'm not really hungry, ..... that apple pie looks delicious! A) So. B) Yet. C) Nor. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Yet. 6. Gasoline used to be affordable ..... prices look like report card grades. A) Similarly. B) In addition. C) Finally. D) Nowadays. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Nowadays. 7. Fill in the blanks using the cohesive devices: ..... I would like to thank all of you for coming. A) FIRSTLY. B) AFTERWARDS. C) MEANWHILE. D) FINALLY. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) FIRSTLY. 8. Choose the correct cohesive device: ..... being efficient, public transportation is reliable. A) Also. B) Another. C) Besides. D) In addition. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Besides. 9. If Cohesion deals with lexical syntax and sentence formation; Coherence deals with ..... of the sentences to form meaningful and understandable content. A) Form and function. B) Structure and sequence. C) Language and dialects. D) Logic and appropriate organization. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Logic and appropriate organization. 10. Identify the cohesive device used in the following sentence:'Moreover, the results of the experiment were consistent with previous findings.' A) In conclusion. B) Additionally. C) Moreover. D) On the other hand. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Moreover. 11. We visited not only France, but also ..... A) We went to Germany. B) Went to Germany. C) Germany. D) Going to Germany. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Germany. 12. .... the basement flooded, we spent all day cleaning up. A) Before. B) After. C) Even if. D) Although. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After. 13. Portuguese is my primary language. I use the language to chat with my family and friends back home and write short stories ..... , English serves me in school because it is the medium of instruction. A) However. B) Furthermore. C) For instance. D) Subsequently. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) However. 14. Many African tribes feared kissing ..... saliva could be stolen and used for harmful purposes. A) Indeed. B) Because. C) Until. D) So on. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because. 15. Mahesh Is not likely to get army selection . He Is always sick ..... he Is only 5nfeet tall. A) However. B) In general. C) As a result. D) Besides. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Besides. 16. Instead of "All things considered" we can also use A) For this reason. B) In conclusion. C) As a consequence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In conclusion. 17. In the example sentence "To start with, Vietnam got S 300 million ..... ", what is the function of the phrase "To start with" ? A) To add more information. B) To summarize the entire idea. C) To transition to a new topic. D) To point out a specific item from a list. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To point out a specific item from a list. 18. Which of the following is used to express a cause? A) Thus. B) Due to . C) Then. D) Conversely. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Due to . 19. Which cohesive device is used to show similarity or comparison? A) Similarly. B) Like. C) Such as. D) As well as. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Like. 20. Correct this sentence:I came; I saw; I have conquered. A) I came; I saw; I conquered. B) I came; I have seen; I have conquered. C) Come see me conquer. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I came; I saw; I conquered. 21. What do the cohesive devices "thus", "as a result", and "therefore" express? A) Addition of ideas. B) Contrasting ideas. C) Result or outcome. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Result or outcome. 22. The cohesive devices for adding is suitable to use in a recipe. A) No. B) Yes. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No. 23. Hazim is hardworking. He is ..... friendly and polite. A) On top of that. B) Too. C) As well. D) Also. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Also. 24. Do you prefer coffee ..... tea? A) And. B) But. C) Or. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Or. 25. Which of the following cohesive devices does not belong to the COMPARING category? A) Similarly. B) Likewise. C) Such as. D) In the same way. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Such as. 26. ..... I am not clever, I try my best on my study. A) As a result. B) In addition. C) After that. D) Although. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Although. 27. David clean his room by stuffing everything ..... his bed. A) In. B) On. C) Under. D) Along. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) On. 28. Many companies offer their employees professional development opportunities. (Although / In other words), the companies give the employees money to take classes so the employees can learn more about their current jobs. A) Although. B) In other words. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In other words. 29. Which is not true of coherence? A) Logically sequenced. B) Easy to follow and understand. C) Appropriately organised. D) Connecting ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Connecting ideas. 30. The grocery store is good for fruit, vegetables, and ..... A) Meat. B) To buy meat. C) Buying meat. D) None of the above. 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