Writing specific sections of a non-chronological report about pandas | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

Match the types of cohesive device to the examples.

• complex sentence

• Because pandas' legs are strong, they can gather bamboo.

• parenthesis

• As a result of this,

• fronted adverbial

• , which are very strong,

• compound sentence

• Pandas have strong legs and they have strong molars.

Answer explanation

All of these are ways of improving text cohesion by combining and connecting ideas.

Which of these examples correctly connects these ideas? Pandas have unique eye marks. They can identify each other.

• Even though pandas have unique eye markings, they can identify each other.

• Because pandas have unique eye markings, they can identify each other.

• Before pandas have unique eye markings, they can identify each other.

Answer explanation

'Because' is a subordinating conjunction that links ideas in a complex sentence to show cause and effect.

Which of the following could be an introductory sentence for an appearance section of a non-chronological report?

• Pandas weigh around 100 kilograms.

• Pandas' white patches allow them to camouflage in the snow.

• Pandas are known for their distinctive black-and-white colouring.

Answer explanation

The introductory sentence of a paragraph introduces what the paragraph is about, without giving too much detailed information.

Which cohesive device has been used here? Pandas (from the family Ursidae) are known worldwide for their distinctive colouring.

• complex sentence

• parenthesis

• compound sentence

• fronted adverbial

Answer explanation

Parenthesis is extra information that has been added to a sentence and that could be removed. If it is removed, the sentence still makes sense.

Which option below combines this information correctly to improve text cohesion? Pandas have thick fur. They can stay warm in winter.

• Pandas have thick fur so that they can stay warm in winter.

• Pandas have thick fur because they can stay warm in winter.

• Pandas have thick fur although they can stay warm in winter.

Answer explanation

'So that' is a subordinating conjunction used to show cause and effect in a complex sentence.

Which fronted adverbial best joins these two ideas? Pandas have strong jaw muscles. They can eat for long periods of time.

• However,

• Despite this,

• In addition,

• As a consequence of this,

Answer explanation

This is a fronted adverbial of cause, which helps us to link ideas that are related by cause and effect.