Coherence and Cohesion in Speaking

What is coherence in speaking?

• Using long and difficult words

• Making sure ideas are well-organized and easy to understand

• Speaking as fast as possible

• Using many different topics in one sentence

Which sentence is more coherent?

• "I love cats. My favorite color is blue. I like pizza."

• "I love cats because they are cute. My favorite one is a Persian cat."

• "Cats are small animals. I think winter is the best season."

• "Pizza is delicious. My friend has a cat."

What is cohesion in speaking?

• Making sure all ideas are connected smoothly

• Speaking in a loud voice

• Using many random sentences

• Telling unrelated stories

Which of these sentences uses cohesion correctly?

• "I woke up late. I ran to school. My shoes are blue."

• "I woke up late, so I ran to school quickly."

• "I love ice cream. My mother is a doctor. The weather is hot."

• "My friend likes soccer. I prefer reading books."

What is the function of linking words in cohesion?

• To connect ideas smoothly

• To make sentences longer

• To confuse the listener

• To change the topic

Which linking word shows contrast?

• And

• Because

• But

• First

Which sentence has good coherence and cohesion?

• "I love watching movies. For example, action movies are exciting."

• "Movies are fun. I also like cake. The sun is shining."

• "My friend is kind. My dog is brown. My shoes are new."

• "School is important. Summer is my favorite season."

Which of these words is NOT a linking word?

• However

• Because

• Elephant

• Therefore

What is an example of a sequence word?

• First

• But

• Because

• Although

Why are coherence and cohesion important in speaking?

• They make speech clear and easy to understand

• They make speech difficult to follow

• They make sentences longer

• They help change topics suddenly