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Improving Readability: Coherence and Cohesion in Writing

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Improving Readability: Coherence and Cohesion in Writing

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What is the purpose of using passive voice in academic writing?

To create a sense of urgency
To engage the reader emotionally
To link old and new information by connecting ideas with consistent sentence patterns (correct)
To emphasize the importance of the ideas presented

Which of the following is NOT a transition signal type used to guide the reader through ideas?

Contrast
Causation (correct)
Conclusions
Addition

How does repetition of key words or related words contribute to cohesive writing?

It creates confusion for the reader
It introduces new concepts smoothly
It reinforces ideas for clarity and restates points without repeating nouns or noun phrases (correct)
It makes the writing less engaging

Why is it important to maintain consistent pronouns in writing?

To signal that an idea is connected to a previously mentioned one by maintaining the same person and number (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do demonstratives like 'this / that' contribute to cohesion in writing?

By connecting current ideas to previous ones (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between coherence and cohesion in writing?

Coherence deals with the connection of ideas at the text level, while cohesion focuses on the connection of ideas at the sentence level. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for a text to be coherent?

The connection of ideas is smooth and logical at the text level. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How is coherence different from cohesion in writing?

Coherence relates to developing ideas, while cohesion relates to the organization of ideas. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In writing, what does cohesion primarily deal with?

Ensuring clarity and connections between sentences. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is coherence important in writing?

To create connections and flow between sentences and paragraphs. (D) Signup and view all the answers