Topic 3.5: Cohesion & register Questions

Which word is a CONTRAST connector?

Which of these is a FORMAL sign-off?

Which sentence uses opinion language correctly?

Which sentence avoids repetition by using a reference word correctly?

Which phrase lets you disagree politely with someone's view?

Which phrase best introduces a CONCLUSION at the end of an essay?

Which phrase clearly introduces a personal opinion?

What does "register" mean?

Complete the sentence so the opinion is justified: "I believe school should start later, ______ teenagers need more sleep."

Which phrase makes an opinion *stronger* (more certain)?

Which connector signals a RESULT (a consequence)?

Complete the sentence: "We stayed inside ______ it was snowing heavily."

Which feature shows that a text is INFORMAL?

Which word is the more FORMAL choice for "buy"?

For which task is a FORMAL register most appropriate?

Put these sentences in a logical order to form a cohesive paragraph and explain how the connectors help: (1) "Finally, we reached the summit just before sunset." (2) "First, we packed our bags and checked the map." (3) "Then we set off early in the morning."

Fill each gap with a suitable connector: "I wanted to go out, ___ it was raining. ___, I decided to stay at home and study, ___ I had an exam the next day."

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."

Complete the sentence so it matches the text: "The writer believes city centres should be car-free, mainly because ______."

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."