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Which of the following punctuation marks is used to indicate that what follows is a direct explanation or amplification of what has preceded?
Which of the following punctuation marks is used to indicate that what follows is a direct explanation or amplification of what has preceded?
- Semi-colon
- Dash
- Colon (correct)
- Comma
Which of the following sentence structures is an example of the past continuous tense?
Which of the following sentence structures is an example of the past continuous tense?
- I was walking to the store. (correct)
- I had walked to the store.
- I walked to the store.
- I have walked to the store.
What is the main purpose of using cohesive devices in writing?
What is the main purpose of using cohesive devices in writing?
- To provide evidence for a claim
- To add complexity to the sentence structure
- To create a sense of flow and connection between sentences (correct)
- To emphasize the importance of a particular point
Which of the following sentences uses a semi-colon correctly?
Which of the following sentences uses a semi-colon correctly?
Which of the following sentences is an example of the past simple tense?
Which of the following sentences is an example of the past simple tense?
What is the primary function of a colon in a sentence?
What is the primary function of a colon in a sentence?
Which of the following sentences uses the past continuous tense correctly?
Which of the following sentences uses the past continuous tense correctly?
What is the purpose of using a dash in a sentence?
What is the purpose of using a dash in a sentence?
Which of the following sentences is an example of cohesive writing?
Which of the following sentences is an example of cohesive writing?
What is the main difference between the past simple and past continuous tenses?
What is the main difference between the past simple and past continuous tenses?
Study Notes
Punctuation Marks
- A colon (:) is used to introduce a list, quotation, or explanation, and is often preceded by a complete sentence.
- A semicolon (;) is used to separate two independent clauses that are closely related in meaning.
- A dash (-) is used to indicate a break in thought or to set off a parenthetical remark, and can be used in place of commas or parentheses.
Past Tenses
- The past simple tense is used to describe completed actions in the past, and is often used with a specific time or date.
- The past continuous tense is used to describe an action that was in progress at a specific time in the past, and can be used to show that one action was interrupted by another.
Cohesive Devices
- Cohesive devices are words or phrases that link ideas together in a text, and include conjunctions, transitions, and pronouns.
- Examples of cohesive devices include however, therefore, in addition, and meanwhile.
- Cohesive devices help to create a clear and logical flow of ideas in a text, and can be used to signal addition, contrast, or cause and effect.
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Test your knowledge of colons, semi-colons, dashes, and verb tenses including past simple and past continuous. Plus, identify cohesive devices in sentences. A challenging quiz for advanced learners.
