Using Cohesive Devices

Using Cohesive Devices

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence. Choose the transition word or phrase that would complete it.

"________, I have read that African foklore and religion represents a variety of cultures in Africa."

• Somewhat earlier

• Then

• Later

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence. Choose the transition word or phrase that would complete it.

"She would have been finished reading ______ the teacher comes in."

• so far

• before

• immediately

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence. Choose the best transition word or phrase.

"_________, Egypt is much smaller that Israel."

• In comparison

• Besides

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence. Choose the best transition word or phrase.

"The movie was great; _________, I am already sick of watching it for the fifth time."

• nonetheless

• alternatively

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence. Choose the best transition word or phrase.

"Our car broke down last week and has not been repaired yet. ______, we will take a train for a couple of weeks."

• In addition

• For that reason

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence. Choose the best transition word or phrase.

"The tragic accident on Malvar Street happened _______ the driver was drunk."

• then

• because

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank with the correct transition word or phrase.

"____________ of the weather, the basketball game will be played tomorrow."

• Therefore

• Regardless

• Since

• As a result

• In addition

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank with the correct transition word or phrase.

"I dropped my reading glasses and it broke. ________, I need to buy a new one or have the lenses replaced."

• In spite of

• Furthermore

• Otherwise

• Likewise

• Therefore