Coherence Test: Connecting Sentences and Ideas Quiz

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1. Fill in the blank: For example introduces a statement that gives a __________.

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It clarifies or supports the main idea.

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Coherence Test: Connecting Sentences And Ideas Quiz - Quiz

Do your sentences flow smoothly, or do they jump abruptly? In this sentence connection ideas quiz, you'll practice using appropriate transition words and phrases to create a logical link between separate thoughts. You'll ensure your prose passes the coherence test by smoothly connecting complex ideas. Each question improves the overall... see moreflow of your writing.
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2. Match the connector to its function:

Explanation

These connectors show reason, contrast, order, and addition.

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3. Pick two connectors that can begin a sentence showing contrast.

Explanation

Both phrases indicate opposing ideas or different viewpoints.

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4. Fill in the blank: Logical connectors help writing flow smoothly by showing how ideas are __________.

Explanation

Logical connectors help writing flow smoothly by showing how ideas are related or connected.

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5. True or False: Using too many connectors in one paragraph can make writing confusing.

Explanation

Writers should use connectors only when needed to show logical relationships clearly.

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6. Which best defines a logical connector?

Explanation

Logical connectors join thoughts in writing or speech to show relationships such as addition, contrast, or cause.

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7. Fill in the blank: Words like because, since, and so show a __________ relationship between ideas.

Explanation

These connectors explain why something happens.

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8. True or False: The connector however shows a similarity between ideas.

Explanation

However signals contrast or difference.

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9. Choose the connector that best completes the sentence: I wanted to go swimming; __________, it started to rain.

Explanation

However introduces a contrasting or unexpected idea.

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10. Fill in the blank: When you use also or in addition, you are showing __________.

Explanation

These connectors add more information or examples.

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11. Match each connector:

Explanation

Each word connects ideas differently—by showing result, contrast, order, or addition.

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12. Pick two connectors that show cause and effect.

Explanation

Because and since explain reasons for actions or results.

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13. Fill in the blank: Although and even though are connectors that show __________.

Explanation

They introduce ideas that differ or disagree.

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14. True or False: The word next can be used to show sequence or order.

Explanation

Next, then, and finally show steps or progression.

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15. Choose the connector that fits best: He didn’t eat breakfast; __________, he was hungry by noon.

Explanation

So connects cause and effect (not eating → hunger).

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Fill in the blank: For example introduces a statement that gives a...
Match the connector to its function:
Pick two connectors that can begin a sentence showing contrast.
Fill in the blank: Logical connectors help writing flow smoothly by...
True or False: Using too many connectors in one paragraph can make...
Which best defines a logical connector?
Fill in the blank: Words like because, since, and so show a __________...
True or False: The connector however shows a similarity between ideas.
Choose the connector that best completes the sentence: I wanted to go...
Fill in the blank: When you use also or in addition, you are showing...
Match each connector:
Pick two connectors that show cause and effect.
Fill in the blank: Although and even though are connectors that show...
True or False: The word next can be used to show sequence or order.
Choose the connector that fits best: He didn’t eat breakfast;...
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