CELPIP Understanding Cohesive Devices 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

furthermore

Answer

"Furthermore" adds supporting information.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

so

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

this

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Despite

Answer

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

Question 5

Which word signals a conclusion or summary?

Accepted Answer

in conclusion

Answer

"In conclusion" signals a closing summary.

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