18 Questions
Which of the following is an example of a subordinating conjunction?
unless
Which cohesive device is used to express contrast or concession?
although, even though
Which of the following is an example of a coordinating conjunction?
and
Which cohesive device is used to express condition?
if, unless
Which of the following is an example of an adverbial conjunction?
whenever
Which cohesive device is used to add something or give an example?
for instance, such as
What is the purpose of subordinating conjunctions?
To introduce a subordinate clause that depends on the main clause
Which of the following is an example of an adverbial conjunction?
however
What is the primary function of coordinating conjunctions?
To join independent clauses of equal value
Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?
because
What is the purpose of using conjunctive adverbs?
To create more concise sentences by joining independent clauses
Which of the following is an example of a coordinating conjunction used to express contrast?
I enjoy reading novels, yet I dislike poetry.
Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?
Unless
Identify the adverbial conjunction in the following sentence: 'I will go to the park ___ the weather is nice.'
If
Which of the following coordinating conjunctions is used to show contrast?
But
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: 'I wanted to go to the movies, ___ my friend was busy.'
But
Which of the following conjunctions is used to express a reason?
Because
Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence: 'I will study hard ___ pass the exam.'
So
Study Notes
Cohesive Devices
- Cohesive devices are used to express relationships between ideas, sentences, or clauses in a text.
- There are different types of cohesive devices, including conjunctions, conjunctive adverbs, and transitional phrases.
Conjunctions
- There are three types of conjunctions: coordinating, subordinating, and adverbial conjunctions.
- Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, and clauses of equal value.
- Examples of coordinating conjunctions include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
Conjunctive Adverbs
- Conjunctive adverbs are used to connect independent clauses into one sentence.
- When using a conjunctive adverb, a semicolon (;) is placed before it and a comma (,) after it.
- Examples of conjunctive adverbs include: however, therefore, thus, consequently, meanwhile, moreover.
Transitional Phrases
- Transitional phrases are used to show relationships between ideas, sentences, or clauses.
- Examples of transitional phrases include: in addition, furthermore, on the other hand, in contrast, nevertheless.
Using Cohesive Devices
- Cohesive devices can be used to express time, condition, contrast, or concession.
- Inappropriate use of cohesive devices can affect the flow of thoughts or ideas expressed in a sentence.
Examples of Cohesive Devices
- Expressing time: before, after, until, when, as soon as, whenever, while.
- Expressing condition: unless, if, even if, in case, provided.
- Expressing contrast or concession: although, even though, whereas.
- Adding information: also, besides, finally, furthermore, in addition.
- Comparing: similarly, alike, in the same way.
- Emphasizing: indeed, certainly, definitely, in fact.
Test your knowledge on the common transition words and conjunctions used as cohesive devices in English writing. Understand how coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, and clauses of equal value.
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