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Cohesive devices

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Comparison: also, equally, similarly, compared with

a)

likewise

b)

such as

c)

furthermore

d)

and

2.

Addition: and, also, what is more, too

a)

nevertheless

b)

furthermore

c)

with regard to

d)

particularly

3.

Exemplification: for example, for instance, to illustrate, namely

a)

otherwise

b)

so far

c)

such as

d)

in simple terms

4.

Sequencing: first, second, next, after

a)

unless

b)

therefore

c)

likewise

d)

then

5.

Result: so, as a result, thus, because

a)

therefore

b)

hence

c)

rather

d)

what is more

6.

Contrast: in comparison, in contrast, instead, conversely

a)

in simple terms

b)

with regards to

c)

on the contrary

d)

with regard to

7.

Reformulation: in other words, put more simply, that is to say, rather

a)

particularly

b)

in simple terms

c)

rather

d)

moreover

8.

What is the meaning of the following group of cohesive devices: in particular, mainly, especially, above all

a)

highlighting

b)

transition

c)

qualifying

9.

What is the meaning of the following cohesive devices: turning to, with reference to, as far as X is concerned

a)

highlighting

b)

quaifying

c)

transition

10.

___________ the limitations of the methodology used, it was an important study in the development of how we view the workings of the human mind.

a)

Regardless

b)

However

c)

Notwithstanding

d)

In spite

11.

Audiences at the same time reacted with shock to Beethoven’s new work, because it was very different to what they were used to. ____________ , we have a tendency to react with surprise to the unfamiliar.

a)

On the contrary

b)

However

c)

Similarly

d)

Instead