COHERENCE

Tick the sentence which follows logically from the first sentence.

"Subjects such as philosophy and sociology are popular choices at degree level. __________"

• Nevertheless, these subjects do not lead directly to a job.

• In addition, it is difficult to find work with a degree in either of these.

Tick the sentence which follows logically from the first sentence.

"Colleges recognise that not everyone can physically attend a course of study. __________"

• For instance, online courses are now very popular

• For this reason, many now offer study-at-home courses.

Tick the sentence which follows logically from the first sentence.

"Studying when you’re older should not be a problem. __________"

• In fact, some say that the additional experience older people have is a plus.

• Despite this, there are many benefits to being a mature student.

Tick the sentence which follows logically from the first sentence.

"Going back to studying after a long gap can be problematic. __________"

• As a result, people can greatly improve their job prospects.

• Mature students often have family commitments as well as academic difficulties.

A recent article in Era magazine suggested ways to reduce inflation. The article suggested that the president reduce the federal budget. _______, it suggested that the government reduce federal, state, and local taxes.

• However

• In contrast

• Furthermore

• Therefore

The same article said that the causes of inflation were easy to find. _______, the cure for inflation was not so easy to prescribe.

• For instance

• Nevertheless

• Hence

• As a result

Era also suggested that rising wages were one of the primary causes of inflation. _______, the government should take action to control wages.

• However

• For example

• In addition

• Therefore

In physics, the weight of an object is the gravitational force with which earth attracts it; _______, if a man weighs 150 pounds, this means that Earth pulls him down with the force of 150 pounds.

• moreover

• therefore

• for example

• this

A tsunami is a tidal wave produced by an earthquake on the ocean floor. The waves are very long and low in open water, but when they get close to land, they encounter friction because the water is shallow. _______, the waves increase in height and can cause considerable damage when they finally reach land.

• On the one hand

• On the other hand

• As a result

• For instance

"Reusing things is a very efficient process and consumes less energy than recycling. It does, however, often require a lot of expensive organisation and administration."

What does "It" refer to?

• energy

• recycling

• process

• Reusing things