Written Cohesion and Coherence Flashcards

Which sentence best uses a pronoun for cohesion in the following context: 'Maria submitted her report early. ___ received praise from the manager.'

Answer: She received praise from the manager.

The pronoun 'She' cohesively links back to 'Maria' without unnecessary repetition.

Which transition word best signals a cause-and-effect relationship?

Answer: Consequently

'Consequently' explicitly signals that what follows is the result of what was previously stated.

A well-structured paragraph typically begins with:

Answer: A topic sentence stating the main idea

A topic sentence introduces the paragraph's main idea, giving the reader a clear frame for what follows.

Which revision improves coherence by removing an off-topic sentence? 'Exercise improves mood. It also boosts energy levels. My gym has a heated pool. Doctors recommend 30 minutes daily.'

Answer: Remove 'My gym has a heated pool.'

The sentence about the gym's heated pool is personal and unrelated to the paragraph's focus on health benefits of exercise.

Which of the following is an example of lexical cohesion through synonymy?

Answer: The vehicle broke down. The car needed repairs.

'Vehicle' and 'car' are synonyms that create lexical cohesion by referring to the same entity with different words.

In CEFR C1-level writing, how should complex ideas be connected across paragraphs?

Answer: By using a range of cohesive devices including reference, substitution, and lexical chains

C1 writers are expected to use varied cohesive devices beyond simple sequencing markers to link ideas across paragraphs.

Which sentence uses ellipsis correctly as a cohesive device? 'Tom can play the piano, and Sarah can ___.'

Answer: too

Ellipsis omits 'play the piano' after 'can,' relying on the reader's understanding from the preceding clause.