Exercise
Form 9: Analyzing Cohesive Devices and Connectives
Analyze cohesive devices and connectives that link ideas smoothly across balanced non-fiction arguments.
Questions
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Which connective is used to introduce a contrasting argument?
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What are 'cohesive devices' in reading comprehension?
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Which connective adds further supporting information to a point?
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Which connective signals a cause-and-effect relationship?
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Which sentence correctly uses a contrasting connective?
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Why are fronted adverbials of contrast important in balanced texts?
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Which word is a subordinating conjunction used for concession?
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Complete the gap: 'Some prefer online shopping, ______ others enjoy physical stores.'
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How do pronouns (e.g., this, these, they) create cohesion?
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Which connective indicates direct opposition to a previous statement?
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What is the purpose of using 'In conclusion' at the start of a paragraph?
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Which sentence correctly expresses concession?
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What function does the connective 'Alternatively' serve?
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Which cohesive device compares two ideas?
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Why is structural cohesion vital for reading comprehension?