Cohesive Devices

What are connectors?

• Connectors are words or phrases used to link ideas in a text.

• Connectors are musical instruments

• Connectors are wild animals

• Connectors are kitchen tools

Mention an example of an additive connector.

• also

• equally

• in addition

• on the other hand

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• The function of temporal connectors is to indicate the temporal relationship between different events, actions, or ideas in a text.

• Temporal connectors are used to connect ideas from different themes in a text

• Temporal connectors serve to indicate the spatial relationship between events

• The function of temporal connectors is to highlight the importance of the main ideas in a text

What is the difference between causal connectors and consecutive connectors?

• The causal connectors are used in narrative texts, while the consecutive ones in descriptive texts.

• The causal connectors express a sequence of events, while the consecutive ones show cause and effect.

• The causal and consecutive connectors are synonymous and can be used interchangeably.

• The difference lies in that the causal connectors express cause and effect, while the consecutive ones show a sequence of events.

Why is it important to use connectors in a text?

• Improve the coherence and fluency of the text, facilitating the reader's understanding.

• Because connectors are unnecessary in writing.

• Because it makes the text shorter and easier to read.

• Because connectors confuse the reader and hinder comprehension.

What is the purpose of opposition connectors?

• Contrast ideas, show differences or establish opposition relationships between concepts in a text.

• Show similarities between concepts

• Summarize the presented information

• Establish cause and effect relationships

Mention a connector used to contrast ideas.

• however

• therefore

• despite

• in summary

What are conditional connectors?

• Conditional connectors are phrases used to express an action in a sentence.

• Conditional connectors are words used to express emotions in a sentence.

• Conditional connectors are words used to express a conclusion in a sentence.

• Conditional connectors are words or phrases used to express a condition or consequence in a sentence.

Write an example of a conditional connector.

• where

• because

• when

• if

What is the importance of conditional connectors in a text?

• They are fundamental to establish logical and coherent relationships in a text.

• They are only decorative and do not contribute to the content

• They can confuse the reader by introducing ambiguity

• They are not relevant to the structure of a text