Linking ideas across paragraphs (cohesion)

Question 1

Choose the linking word or phrase that fits best. Penguins cannot fly. ___, they are excellent swimmers.

• A. Firstly
• B. For instance
• C. Therefore
• D. However

Question 2

Choose the linking word or phrase that fits best. We visited the castle in the morning. ___, we explored the woods.

• A. Afterwards
• B. For example
• C. However
• D. Therefore

Question 3

Choose the linking word or phrase that fits best. Sharks have several rows of teeth. ___, they can lose a tooth and quickly replace it.

• A. For example
• B. Consequently
• C. Firstly
• D. However

Question 4

Choose the linking word or phrase that fits best. It rained all week. ___, the river burst its banks.

• A. Meanwhile
• B. As a result
• C. For example
• D. In contrast

Question 5

Choose the linking word or phrase that fits best. Many animals hibernate in winter. ___, hedgehogs sleep from November to March.

• A. However
• B. Meanwhile
• C. For example
• D. Finally

Question 6

Choose the linking word or phrase that fits best. Sharks have several rows of teeth. ___, they can lose a tooth and quickly replace it.

• A. For example
• B. However
• C. Firstly
• D. Consequently

Question 7

Choose the linking word or phrase that fits best. We visited the castle in the morning. ___, we explored the woods.

• A. Afterwards
• B. For example
• C. Therefore
• D. However

Question 8

Choose the linking word or phrase that fits best. We visited the castle in the morning. ___, we explored the woods.

• A. Afterwards
• B. For example
• C. However
• D. Therefore

Question 9

Choose the linking word or phrase that fits best. Some people love winter. ___, others count the days until summer.

• A. On the other hand
• B. For example
• C. Firstly
• D. As a result

Question 10

Choose the linking word or phrase that fits best. It rained all week. ___, the river burst its banks.

• A. Meanwhile
• B. For example
• C. In contrast
• D. As a result

Question 11

Choose the linking word or phrase that fits best. Mix the flour and butter. ___, add the sugar.

• A. Next
• B. However
• C. In conclusion
• D. For instance

Question 12

Choose the linking word or phrase that fits best. We visited the castle in the morning. ___, we explored the woods.

• A. However
• B. For example
• C. Afterwards
• D. Therefore

Question 13

Choose the linking word or phrase that fits best. Ali was chopping vegetables. ___, his sister laid the table.

• A. Meanwhile
• B. For example
• C. In conclusion
• D. Therefore

Question 14

Choose the linking word or phrase that fits best. It rained all week. ___, the river burst its banks.

• A. In contrast
• B. For example
• C. Meanwhile
• D. As a result

Question 15

Choose the linking word or phrase that fits best. It rained all week. ___, the river burst its banks.

• A. As a result
• B. Meanwhile
• C. For example
• D. In contrast

Question 16

Choose the linking word or phrase that fits best. Ali was chopping vegetables. ___, his sister laid the table.

• A. Meanwhile
• B. Therefore
• C. In conclusion
• D. For example