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Transitions and Coherence in Essays

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Which of the following is NOT a type of transition?

  1. Additive

  2. Adversative

  3. Cause and effect

  4. Spatial


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Spatial transitions are not a type of transition used in essays.

Which of the following is an example of an additive transition?

  1. Moreover

  2. However

  3. Because

  4. In contrast


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moreover is an example of an additive transition, which is used to add information to the previous sentence.

Which of the following is an example of an adversative transition?

  1. But

  2. Therefore

  3. So

  4. As a result


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

But is an example of an adversative transition, which is used to contrast two ideas.

Which of the following is an example of a cause and effect transition?

  1. Because

  2. So

  3. Therefore

  4. As a result


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Because is an example of a cause and effect transition, which is used to show the relationship between a cause and its effect.

Which of the following is NOT a way to achieve coherence in an essay?

  1. Using transitions

  2. Repeating key words and phrases

  3. Using parallel structure

  4. Using pronouns


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Using pronouns is not a way to achieve coherence in an essay.

Which of the following is an example of using parallel structure to achieve coherence?

  1. The dog ran, jumped, and played.

  2. The dog ran, jumped and played.

  3. The dog ran, jumped, and he played.

  4. The dog ran, jumped; and played.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The dog ran, jumped, and played is an example of using parallel structure to achieve coherence, as the three verbs are all in the same tense and form.

Which of the following is an example of using repetition to achieve coherence?

  1. The dog ran and ran and ran.

  2. The dog ran, ran, and ran.

  3. The dog ran ran and ran.

  4. The dog ran, and ran and ran.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The dog ran, ran, and ran is an example of using repetition to achieve coherence, as the word 'ran' is repeated three times.

Which of the following is an example of using transitions to achieve coherence?

  1. The dog ran. He jumped. He played.

  2. The dog ran, jumped, and played.

  3. The dog ran; he jumped; he played.

  4. The dog ran and jumped and played.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The dog ran, jumped, and played is an example of using transitions to achieve coherence, as the transitions 'and' and 'played' connect the three sentences.

Which of the following is an example of a coherent paragraph?

  1. The dog ran. The cat jumped. The bird flew.

  2. The dog ran because he was scared. The cat jumped because it was hungry. The bird flew because it was happy.

  3. The dog ran and jumped and played. The cat ran and jumped and played. The bird ran and jumped and played.

  4. The dog ran, jumped, and played. He was happy. He was tired. He was hungry.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The dog ran because he was scared. The cat jumped because it was hungry. The bird flew because it was happy is an example of a coherent paragraph, as the sentences are all related to each other and the transitions 'because' and 'and' connect the sentences.

Which of the following is an example of an incoherent paragraph?

  1. The dog ran. The cat jumped. The bird flew.

  2. The dog ran because he was scared. The cat jumped because it was hungry. The bird flew because it was happy.

  3. The dog ran and jumped and played. The cat ran and jumped and played. The bird ran and jumped and played.

  4. The dog ran, jumped, and played. He was happy. He was tired. He was hungry.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The dog ran. The cat jumped. The bird flew is an example of an incoherent paragraph, as the sentences are not related to each other and there are no transitions to connect the sentences.

Which of the following is the best way to improve the coherence of a paragraph?

  1. Add transitions

  2. Repeat key words and phrases

  3. Use parallel structure

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are ways to improve the coherence of a paragraph.

Which of the following is the most important element of coherence in an essay?

  1. Transitions

  2. Key words and phrases

  3. Parallel structure

  4. Pronouns


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Transitions are the most important element of coherence in an essay, as they connect the sentences and paragraphs and help the reader to follow the flow of the essay.

Which of the following is the best way to use transitions in an essay?

  1. Use them sparingly

  2. Use them frequently

  3. Use them only when necessary

  4. Use them in every sentence


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Transitions should be used only when necessary to connect the sentences and paragraphs and help the reader to follow the flow of the essay.

Which of the following is the best way to improve the coherence of an essay?

  1. Add more transitions

  2. Repeat key words and phrases

  3. Use parallel structure

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are ways to improve the coherence of an essay.

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