10 Questions
Which of the following punctuation marks is used to indicate that what follows is a direct explanation or amplification of what has preceded?
Colon
Which of the following sentence structures is an example of the past continuous tense?
I was walking to the store.
What is the main purpose of using cohesive devices in writing?
To create a sense of flow and connection between sentences
Which of the following sentences uses a semi-colon correctly?
I have visited Paris, France; it is a beautiful city.
Which of the following sentences is an example of the past simple tense?
I walked to the store when I saw her.
What is the primary function of a colon in a sentence?
To indicate that what follows is a direct explanation or amplification
Which of the following sentences uses the past continuous tense correctly?
I was watching TV when the doorbell rang.
What is the purpose of using a dash in a sentence?
To set off a parenthetical remark or to indicate a break in thought
Which of the following sentences is an example of cohesive writing?
I went to the store, and I bought some milk.
What is the main difference between the past simple and past continuous tenses?
The past simple is used for completed actions, while the past continuous is used for ongoing actions.
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.
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.
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