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Understanding Cohesive Devices Flashcards

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  1. Which word adds extra, similar information to a previous statement?

    Answer: furthermore

    "Furthermore" adds supporting information.

  2. "The store was closed; ___, we went home." Best result linker?

    Answer: so

    "So" introduces the result of the store being closed.

  3. Which cohesive device is a demonstrative used to point back to an idea?

    Answer: this

    "This" is a demonstrative referring to a prior idea.

  4. "___ the rain, the match continued." Choose the best contrast linker.

    Answer: Despite

    "Despite" shows the match continued in spite of the rain.

  5. Which word signals a conclusion or summary?

    Answer: in conclusion

    "In conclusion" signals a closing summary.

  6. "I like tea; ___, I prefer coffee." Which word shows contrast?

    Answer: however

    "However" contrasts the two preferences.

  7. Which is a synonym substitution used for cohesion in "The dog barked; the animal was scared"?

    Answer: animal

    "Animal" substitutes for "dog" to avoid repetition.