Coherence

Coherence

By Stacy Ludwig

Multiple Choice

Why do we need to learn the unity and coherence techniques?

• to increase words during the process of writing an essay.

• to make paragraphs logical and clear with certain topics.

• to show your vocabulary and language skills.

• to attract your readers attention.

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What is the Unity?

• a paragraph discusses one and only one main idea from beginning to end.

• a paragraph discusses more than one main ideas.

• examples are related to the topic and controlling idea.

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What does paragraph "coherence" mean?

• the paragraph holds together logically.

• the movement from one sentence to the next must be logical and smooth.

• the writing has no sudden jumps, and each sentence should flow smoothly into the next one.

• options above are correct.

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When sentences stick together...

• it makes all your ideas into one.

• it confuses the reader.

• it makes your ideas flow in a logical order.

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What is the one way to create coherence in your writing?

• use transitions

• use I throughout your essay

• don't use conjunctions

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Which words or phrases can be served as transition signals?

• first, finally, however

• in conclusion, on the other hand, and as a result

• all of them are correct

• since, because, as a result

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What devices are used to connect ideas in sentences and from paragraph to paragraph?

• Metaphorical
• Bridge
• Parallel
• Transitional

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In coherent writing, which of the following words serves as a transitional device that shows time?

• first
• later
• then
• all of these are correct

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A water pipe broke this morning, ........... several businesses had no water for hours.

• but

• too

• as a result

• however

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Regular exercise ____________________________ good nutrition will ensure a long and healthy life

• for example

• but

• like

• thus

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Billy got 4.0 on his essay. ____________________________, Susie got a 3.0.

• And

• Too

• On the contrary

• So

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First we picked up drinks and chips from Burger Bounce restaurant; --------------, we bought sandwiches from Subway.

• then

• too

• but

• so

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Choose TWO supporting sentences for this topic sentence:

I need to look for a new job.

• A. Since we now have another child, my salary really isn't enough for our family.

• B. I like working with my brother.

• C. The commute is very long, and I would like to spend more time with my family.

• D. This is a tough economy, and I am lucky that I still have a job.

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Choose TWO supporting sentences for this topic sentence: Young children should not be allowed to cross Fourth Avenue by themselves.

• A. There are many good restaurants on that street.

• B. Last year, two children were injured while crossing that street.

• C. Cars are always speeding down that avenue.

• D. There is a school located on Fourth Avenue.

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"For instance" indicates that an example is about to come.

My older brother is the funniest person I know. For instance,

• he’s often crying and unhappy.
  
• he recently became afraid of his own shadow.
  
• he can make our mother laugh just by rolling his eyes.
  
• I often feel myself longing for sleep when he speaks.
  

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"Indeed" means that a writer is going to further emphasize what he or she just said. "Indeed" is attached to the sentence that gives an even stronger example of a point than the sentence before.

My neighbor, Ms. Ramirez, is a little goofy. Indeed, she

• often lends me a hammer or wrench when I need it.
  
• insists on decorating her house with silly signs on Groundhog Day.
  
• sometimes lets her dog into our yard.
  
• usually comes home late.
  

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The transition "such as" introduces one or more examples of an idea that was just mentioned.

I enjoy traveling to new cities such as Cincinnati, Detroit and Milwaukee.

In the sentence above, Cincinnati, Detroit and Milwaukee are

• contradictions to the statement “I enjoy traveling to new cities.”
  
• exceptions to the statement “I enjoy traveling to new cities.
  
• examples of where the writer likes to travel.
  
• conflicting ideas about travel.
  

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"Similarly" is a transition that means that a statement is very much like the previous statement
.Anwita and I are a lot alike. Anwita enjoys learning about the solar system. Similarly,

• I enjoy studying the stars.
  
• I dislike the dark.
  
• Anwita goes to bed early.
  
• I’m a vegetarian.
  

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The transition "moreover" means that additional support or evidence is coming.

Katrina should run for her city council. She is passionate about her city. Moreover,

• she doesn’t really like hard work.
  
• she is well known and liked by her neighbors.
  
• she is timid and dislikes crowds.
  
• she is often misinformed.
  

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Jesse is an animal lover. ________, he adores penguins and pandas.

• Simultaneously
  
• Equally important
  
• Specifically
  
• Despite

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At 1 p.m. Charlotte was eating lunch. ________, Joseph was just waking up after sleeping in.

• Simultaneously
  
• Then
• So
• Consequently

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Peter won the scholarship to his dream school. ________, he was able to attend for free.

• Meanwhile
  
• Nonetheless
  
• Second
• Consequently

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Mr. Lopez gave an exam second period. ________ he graded it during third period.

• Similarly
• Truly
• Then
• Finally

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________ fencing, Teddy had many other skills as well, like computer programming.

• First
• Of course
  
• Beyond
  
• Finally

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________ his intense stage fright, Brian's act in the talent show was by far the most popular.

• Beyond
  
• Indeed
• Despite
• For instance