Cohesion

What is the main purpose of using reference words in academic writing?

• To show the relationship between ideas
• To refer to something mentioned elsewhere in the text
• To summarize information
• To provide examples

What is the main difference between substitution and reference words in academic writing?

• Substitution is usually limited to the clause which follows the word(s) being substituted, whereas reference words can refer to something far back in the text
• There is no difference between substitution and reference words
• Substitution is used to provide examples, while reference words are used to summarize information
• Substitution is used to summarize information, while reference words are used to show the relationship between ideas

Which of the following is NOT a method to achieve good cohesion in writing?

• The use of reference words
• The use of transition signals
• The use of repeated words/ideas
• Repetitive use of cohesive devices

What is cohesion in academic writing?

• The use of repeated words/ideas
• The use of transition signals
• The use of reference words
• Ensuring that the words and sentences in a text are connected together

What does ellipsis mean in the context of academic writing?

• Leaving out one or more words, because the meaning is clear from the context
• Using transition signals to show the relationship between ideas
• Using abstract nouns to summarize the meaning of preceding or succeeding information
• Using one or more words to replace other words used earlier in the text

What is the main function of transition signals in academic writing?

• To provide examples
• To summarize information
• To refer to something mentioned elsewhere in the text
• To show the relationship between ideas

Which of the following is an example of a shell noun?

• The use of synonyms
• The word 'features'
• The use of transition signals
• The use of repeated words/ideas

What is coherence?

• It relates to the organisation and connection of ideas and whether they can be understood by the reader
• How words and sentences and how they join or stick together.
• Using as many synonyms as possible.
• Making sure every sentence has a cohesive device.