Cohesive Devices

Which of the following is a synonym of "if"?

• unless

• only when

• provided that

• under no circumstances

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Which two cohesive devices are used to draw a conclusion or introduce a result?

• indeed / in addition

• to illustrate this / for instance

• thus / consequently

• nonetheless / whilst

Which of the following are used to add more or clarify a point?

• therefore / consequently

• moreover / furhtermore

• although / though

• such as / for example

What cohesive devices are used to show contrast or present the opposite view?

• moreover / furthermore

• such as / to illustrate this

• therefore / consequently

• despite / in spite of

Which two cohesive devices are used to give examples?

• indeed / in addition

• such as / for instance

• thus / consequently

• nonetheless / whilst

_____________ it is raining now, we can't play football.

• But

• Therefore

• As

• Although

Dad works very hard for us _________ he can take us to go around the world in the future.

• and

• because

• so that

• while

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Edison did the experiment for thousand times. _________ he invented the light bulb.

• Furthermore

• At last

• Next

• First

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

_____________ save the kitten, we took him to the vet immediately.

• When

• Since

• Because

• In order to

Mary is a beautiful and smart girl. _____________, she is kind. She always takes care of the sick animals. _____________ every one likes her very much.

• Therefore / However

• Besides / Therefore

• However / Hence

• Moreover / However