Cohesion and Coherence in Essays MCQs 10 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/10 Subscribe 1. : What does “coherence” in an essay refer to? (A) Proper grammar usage (B) Logical flow of ideas (C) Use of quotes (D) Length of paragraphs 2. : What is “cohesion” in essay writing? (A) The writer’s opinion (B) The length of the essay (C) The use of linking words and structures (D) The topic sentence 3. : Which of the following best improves cohesion in writing? (A) Varying font styles (B) Repeating ideas unnecessarily (C) Using transition words like “however” and “therefore” (D) Writing longer sentences 4. : Which sentence is an example of a cohesive device? (A) “According to recent studies…” (B) “Firstly, we must understand the issue.” (C) “The sun is hot.” (D) “It was a long day.” 5. : What is the purpose of using transition words in an essay? (A) To make the essay longer (B) To confuse the reader (C) To connect ideas smoothly (D) To introduce new vocabulary 6. : Which of the following contributes most to coherence in an essay? (A) Random examples (B) A clear structure with topic sentences (C) Humor and sarcasm (D) Long, complex vocabulary 7. : What does a topic sentence do in a paragraph? (A) Introduces unrelated facts (B) Repeats the thesis (C) Summarizes the paragraph (D) States the main idea of the paragraph 8. : What role do pronouns like “this,” “these,” or “such” play in cohesion? (A) They confuse the reader (B) They reduce repetition and refer to previous ideas (C) They are used only in formal writing (D) They start a new topic 9. : Which of the following is not a cohesive device? (A) Therefore (B) But (C) Because (D) Apple 10. : How can coherence be improved in essay writing? (A) By using informal language (B) By organizing ideas in a logical order (C) By writing shorter essays (D) By adding irrelevant facts