English Language

Question 1

1Using "he", "she" and "it" to refer back to earlier nouns is called

Hard

A. substitution of verbs B. redundancy C. reference (anaphora) D. ellipsis

Question 2

2Coherence means the ideas are logically organised.

Easy

A. True B. False

Question 3

3The logical flow of ideas in writing is ___.

Medium

Your answer (fill in the blank)

Question 4

4Which discourse marker shows addition?

Easy

A. although B. therefore C. furthermore D. however

Question 5

5Repeating key words or using synonyms across sentences helps

Hard

A. lexical cohesion B. ellipsis C. ambiguity D. redundancy

Question 6

6"Likewise" shows

Medium

A. similarity B. time C. result D. contrast

Question 7

7Replacing a word with "one" or "do", as in "I need a pen. Can I borrow one?", is

Hard

A. conjunction B. ellipsis C. substitution D. reference

Question 8

8"On the other hand" is used to

Easy

A. add a similar point B. present a contrasting point C. end an essay D. give a result

Question 9

9Which marker shows sequence?

Medium

A. subsequently B. despite C. likewise D. however

Question 10

10Which is a coherent sequence?

Easy

A. Next, finally, first. B. First, wash the rice. Next, boil water. Finally, add the rice. C. Finally, wash the rice. First, eat. Next, boil. D. Eat. Wash. First.