and details fit together clearly, readers can follow along easily. The ideas tie together smoothly and clearly. COHESIVE DEVICES are words or phrases that help to connect your ideas and make your writing more coherent and logical. 1. REPETITION OF KEY TERMS
This helps to focus your ideas and to keep
your reader on track.
Example: The problem with contemporary art is that it is not easily understood by most people. Contemporary art is deliberately abstract, and that means it leaves the viewer wondering what she is looking at. 2. SYNONYMS Synonyms are words that have essentially the same meaning, and they provide some variety in your word choices, helping the reader to stay focused on the idea being discussed.
Example: Myths narrate sacred histories and explain sacred origins. These traditional narratives are, in short, a set of beliefs that are a very real force in the lives of the people who tell them. 3. PRONOUNS This, that, these, those, he, she, it, they, and we are useful pronouns for referring back to something previously mentioned. Be sure, however, that what you are referring to is clear.
Example: When scientific experiments do not work out as expected, they are often considered failures until some other scientist tries them again. Those that work out better the second time around are the ones that promise the most rewards. 4. TRANSITIONAL MARKERS markers that show progression from one point to another. They are also known as connectors. They are also used to join ideas I like autumn, and yet autumn is a sad time of the year, too. The leaves turn bright shades of red and the weather is mild, but I can't help thinking ahead to the winter and the ice storms that will surely blow through here. In addition, that will be the season of chapped faces, too many layers of clothes to put on, and days when I'll have to shovel heaps of snow from my car's ADDITION
again equally in fact
also further(more) moreover and in addition (to...) too and then indeed what is more besides next finally COMPARISON
compared with similarly again
in comparison with likewise also
in the same way/manner
CONTRAST
besides nevertheless still
but on the contrary whereas however on the other hand while in contrast regardless yet instead different from although it may be the case that despite certainly also likewise ENUMERATION
first(ly) secondly last on top of
etc. to (begin) with (that) finally more important next in the (first) place then EXEMPLIFICATION
as (evidence of...) such as
for example to show what (I mean) for instance specifically thus let us (take the case of...) to illustrate INFERENCE
if not, ... otherwise then
in (that) case that implies SUMMARY/CONCLUSION
in all in short on the whole
in brief in conclusion to sum up to summarize therefore basically in summary In a nutshell TIME AND SEQUENCE
after (a while) before (that time) since (then)
afterwards finally so far at first in the end then at last meanwhile (up to) (then) at (the same time) next later while immediately earlier first , (second, third...) next shortly thereafter firstly , (secondly, thirdly) over the next (2 days) concurrently in the future as long as soon subsequently last as soon as at that time RESULT
as a result for that reason then
consequently hence therefore since thus the ( consequence ) as a consequence of if...then of that is... result(s) in ... is due to... contribute to brought about In consequence by/because... lead to REFORMULATION
in other words that is (to say)
rather to put it more briefly (simply) put simply basically TRANSITION
as far as ... (is now with regard to
concerned) to turn to... concerning as for ... with reference) to incidentally PLACE/POSITI ON above adjacent below beyond here in front in the back near there nearby there closer to elsewhere far farther on opposite to to the left to the right behind Connect ‘em Fill in the blanks using the cohesive devices given in brackets.
[in addition, otherwise, however, as a result, moreover,
firstly, in spite of this, in general, on the contrary, besides]
1. It was raining heavily. _______ the match
continued 2. _____ we are happy about the result. 3. He directed the movie brilliantly. _____ he composed all the songs. 4. We were planning to visit Munnar. _____ we were unable to go due to COVID restrictions. 5. Businesses are doing badly. _____ they are finding it difficult to pay back their loans. Connect ‘em Fill in the blanks using the cohesive devices given in brackets. [in addition, otherwise, however, as a result, moreover, firstly, in spite of this, in general, on the contrary, besides]
6. Installing CCTV cameras will deter people from throwing
waste in public places. _____ it will help police to catch criminals. 7. ______ I would like to thank all of you for coming. 8. Answer only if you are sure. _____ you will lose marks as there is negative marks for wrong answers. 9. People expected the stock market to crash due to COVID. _____ it went up. 10. Mahesh is not likely to get army selection. He is always sick Connect ‘em 1. Bob is an only child. He is very independent. 2. You have to bring your examination card. You cannot take the exam without the examination card. 3. She went to work. She didn’t want to go. 4. My cat was hungry. It has not eaten breakfast all day. 5. A book can be a lot of fun. A book can be boring. Connect ‘em Her wallet fell to the floor. A photo of her boyfriend came out of it. Andy watched her favorite TV show. Andy went to bed. Karen and Sally are best friends. Karen and Sally have many things in common. They made plan to go to the beach. They couldn’t do it. I couldn’t sleep that night. I was too tired the next morning.
