Cohesion and Coherence in Writing

The video tutorial, presented by EAP Foundation, explores the concepts of coherence and cohesion in academic writing. It defines these terms, explains their importance, and provides methods to achieve good cohesion through reference words, repeated words, transition signals, substitution, and ellipsis. The tutorial also discusses strategies to improve coherence by organizing ideas and ensuring clarity for the reader. Finally, it reviews how the IELTS and TOEFL exams assess coherence and cohesion in writing, highlighting the criteria used for evaluation.

What is the main focus of this tutorial?

• Grammar and punctuation

• Coherence and cohesion

• Vocabulary building

• Listening skills

How is cohesion defined in the context of writing?

• The overall theme of the text

• The logical flow of ideas

• The use of complex vocabulary

• The connection of words and sentences

Which of the following is NOT a method to achieve cohesion?

• Transition signals

• Reference words

• Repeated words

• Complex sentences

What is a key challenge in achieving coherence?

• Using complex vocabulary

• Writing lengthy paragraphs

• Organizing ideas logically

• Using too many transition signals

Which aspect is NOT assessed in the IELTS writing test?

• Task achievement

• Coherence and cohesion

• Lexical resource

• Speaking fluency