Unit 3: Grammar
Topic 3.5: Cohesion & register Questions
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Which feature shows that a text is INFORMAL?
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Complete the sentence so the opinion is justified: "I believe school should start later, ______ teenagers need more sleep."
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Which of these is a FORMAL sign-off?
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Which word is the more FORMAL choice for "buy"?
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Which sentence uses opinion language correctly?
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Which phrase makes an opinion *stronger* (more certain)?
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Which phrase lets you disagree politely with someone's view?
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Complete the sentence: "We stayed inside ______ it was snowing heavily."
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Which phrase best introduces a CONCLUSION at the end of an essay?
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Which phrase clearly introduces a personal opinion?
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Which connector signals a RESULT (a consequence)?
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Which word is a CONTRAST connector?
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Which sentence avoids repetition by using a reference word correctly?
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For which task is a FORMAL register most appropriate?
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Which version is more cohesive, and why? (A) "It was hot. We went to the beach. We swam. We were happy." (B) "Because it was hot, we went to the beach, where we swam and felt happy."
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Correct the opinion-language error in each sentence: "I'm agree with the plan." and "It seems to me the price is too high."
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Rewrite to remove the repetition, using reference words: "My sister bought a new phone. My sister loves the new phone. The new phone has a great camera."
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According to the text, why does the writer prefer the mountains?
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This email MIXES registers.
Rewrite it so it is consistently formal: "Dear Ms Patel, I am writing about the trip. Anyway, gotta dash — thanks loads, catch you later!"
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