Online Test — Cohesion & Coherence
12 Questions • 15 min • Chapter MCQ
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Question 1 of 12
Coherence concerns:
the order/logic of ideas
the links only
spelling
fonts
Explanation: Logical connection of ideas.
Question 2 of 12
'This' pointing back to a sentence is which device?
reference
ellipsis
conjunction
lexical
Explanation: Demonstrative reference.
Question 3 of 12
Which is the topic sentence?
For example, it floods.
Pollution threatens our rivers.
Therefore, act now.
Such as in Delhi.
Explanation: It states the main idea.
Question 4 of 12
Best connector: 'He trained hard; ___ , he won.'
however
therefore
although
but
Explanation: Result → 'therefore'.
Question 5 of 12
Which device omits repeated words?
reference
ellipsis
conjunction
lexical
Explanation: Ellipsis.
Question 6 of 12
'I want a red one' — 'one' is:
reference
substitution
ellipsis
conjunction
Explanation: Substitution.
Question 7 of 12
Which keeps a theme with synonyms?
reference
lexical cohesion
ellipsis
substitution
Explanation: Lexical cohesion (synonyms/repetition).
Question 8 of 12
A paragraph that jumps between unrelated ideas lacks:
cohesion
coherence
spelling
length
Explanation: Coherence.
Question 9 of 12
Best transition for sequence: 'Plan first. ___ , write.'
However
Then
Because
Although
Explanation: Sequence → 'Then'.
Question 10 of 12
Which improves cohesion?
using clear pronouns and connectors
random word choice
no punctuation
all caps
Explanation: Clear reference and connectors link sentences.
Question 11 of 12
Which sentence has vague reference?
Riya called Sara, and she answered. (unclear 'she')
Riya called Sara, who answered.
Riya called Sara; Sara answered.
Riya called and Sara answered.
Explanation: 'she' could mean either girl — vague.
Question 12 of 12
Topic sentence + details + logical order create:
coherence
rhyme
rhythm
alliteration
Explanation: Coherence.