APTIS Reading for Text Cohesion 2

Question 1

Read the paragraph and choose the sentence that best fills the gap: 'Scientists have long studied the effects of sleep deprivation. ___.
Without adequate rest, cognitive functions such as memory and attention decline rapidly.' Which sentence fits best?

Accepted Answer

Recent research confirms that adults need seven to nine hours per night.

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Sleep is a biological necessity for all mammals.

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Dreams occur primarily during REM sleep cycles.

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Insomnia is classified as a sleep disorder by the WHO.

Question 2

Which connective word correctly completes the sentence? 'The bridge was structurally sound; ___, the city council decided to demolish it for aesthetic reasons.'

Accepted Answer

nevertheless

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therefore

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consequently

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similarly

Question 3

A paragraph ends with: 'Local farmers reported significant losses.' Which sentence would BEST open the following paragraph to maintain cohesion?

Accepted Answer

These losses prompted the government to introduce emergency subsidies.

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Agriculture is one of the oldest human occupations.

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Farmers around the world face many challenges.

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The weather is always unpredictable in rural areas.

Question 4

In an APTIS text cohesion task, you see: 'The population of the city doubled in a decade. Urban infrastructure struggled to keep pace. ___ Roads cracked, schools overcrowded, and utilities failed.' What type of device is the blank expected to contain?

Accepted Answer

A transitional sentence linking cause to detailed effects

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A topic sentence introducing a new theme

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A summary sentence restating the opening

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A concluding sentence ending the argument

Question 5

Which option correctly uses a pronoun to maintain cohesion? Paragraph: 'Maria submitted her report on Monday. The manager read ___ carefully before the board meeting.'

Accepted Answer

it

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them

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her

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those

Question 6

Five sentences are given. Which arrangement creates the most cohesive paragraph?
1. As a result, many species face extinction.
2. Forests cover roughly 31% of the earth's land area.
3. This destruction eliminates habitats and food sources.
4. However, deforestation is reducing that coverage rapidly.
5. Conservationists urge immediate international action.

Accepted Answer

2, 4, 3, 1, 5

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1, 3, 5, 2, 4

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5, 2, 3, 4, 1

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3, 2, 4, 1, 5

Question 7

Which sentence does NOT maintain cohesion with the rest of the paragraph? 'Electric vehicles are becoming more affordable. Battery technology has improved dramatically. Many governments now offer purchase incentives. Gasoline engines were invented in the 19th century. Consumer adoption has risen sharply in recent years.'

Accepted Answer

Gasoline engines were invented in the 19th century.

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Battery technology has improved dramatically.

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Many governments now offer purchase incentives.

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Consumer adoption has risen sharply in recent years.