Cohesive Devices

Read the following passage and identify five cohesive devices used in the text and analyze the purpose of using them in the sentences. Use the table below to complete the activity. 2x5=10

Cohesive Devices Based on Their Purpose

Study Notes

If you can commit the following cohesive devices and their purpose of using to memory, you can easily get 100% marks in your exam.

List of Cohesive Devices Based on Their Purpose of Using

Purpose 1. To Add Information:

and
also
moreover
furthermore
in addition
besides
as well as
additionally
not only... but also
for example
for instance
equally important

Purpose 2. To Show Contrast or Opposition:

but
however
on the other hand
nevertheless
yet
still
in contrast
conversely
despite
although
even though
instead
whereas
on the contrary

Purpose 3. To Show Cause and Effect:

because
so
therefore
thus
as a result
consequently
hence
for this reason
due to
since
accordingly
owing to
in that case
then

Purpose 4. To Show Order or Sequence:

first
second
third
next
then
after that
finally
before
meanwhile
subsequently
at first
later
eventually
earlier
at the same time

Purpose 5. To Summarize or Conclude:

in conclusion
to sum up
in summary
all in all
overall
to conclude
in brief
in short
finally
ultimately
thus
in the end
in essence
as a result

Purpose 6. To Give Examples/ To Clarify:

for example
for instance
such as
to illustrate
namely
in particular
specifically
that is
to be specific
as an illustration
in other words
put simply
to clarify
as shown

Questions & Answers

Text 1:

Education is the backbone of a nation. Therefore, every country must ensure education for all. However, many children are still deprived of this basic right. As a result, the development of the country is hampered. In addition, a lack of education often leads to increased poverty. Consequently, it creates more social problems in the country. Thus, education is crucial for national development.

Answer:

Cohesive Device	Purpose of using it
Therefore	To show cause and effect
However	To show contrast
As a result	To show cause and effect
In addition	To add information
Consequently	To show cause and effect
Thus	To summarize or conclude

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Text 2:

Water is essential for life. In fact, no living being can survive without it. Therefore, we need to conserve water resources. On the contrary, we waste a lot of water in our daily lives. Besides, water pollution is another issue that poses a threat to our health and the environment. Furthermore, the scarcity of clean water affects millions of people around the world.

Answer:

Cohesive Device: Purpose of using it

In fact: To add information.
Therefore: To show cause and effect.
On the contrary: To show contrast.
Besides: To add information.
Furthermore: To add information.

Text 3:

Reading books is a good habit. Moreover, it helps in gaining knowledge and improving language skills. However, in today's digital age, fewer people prefer reading books. Instead, they spend more time on their devices. As a result, people are losing interest in reading physical books. Additionally, this habit is affecting their attention span and critical thinking abilities.

Answer: