Cohesion in Analytical Writing

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Read the complete context. Check both the meaning and the grammar, including word forms, collocations and links between sentences.

1. Question 1 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

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   The first study was observational; the second, ___, used a controlled trial.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. in other words
   2. as a result
   3. for example
   4. by contrast
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   by contrast

   By contrast marks a difference between study designs.

2. Question 2 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

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   The method is expensive. ___, its accuracy may justify the cost.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. For instance
   2. Therefore
   3. That said
   4. In other words
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   That said

   That said qualifies the negative evaluation with a counterpoint.

3. Question 3 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

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   The model assumes stable demand, an assumption ___ has yet to be tested.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. what
   2. where
   3. that
   4. whose
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   that

   That introduces a defining clause about assumption.

4. Question 4 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

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   The issue is not whether to act, ___ how to act responsibly.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. but
   2. despite
   3. although
   4. unless
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   but

   Not...but contrasts the rejected and intended focus.

5. Question 5 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

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   The two findings seem inconsistent. ___ inspection suggests otherwise.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. Closer
   2. Closely
   3. Closest
   4. Closeness
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   Closer

   Closer is the comparative adjective modifying inspection.

6. Question 6 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

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   The review identifies several limitations, the most serious of ___ concerns sampling.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. what
   2. whom
   3. that
   4. which
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   which

   Of which refers back to the limitations.

7. Question 7 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

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   The plan is coherent ___ its practical feasibility remains uncertain.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. despite
   2. because of
   3. owing to
   4. although
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   although

   Although introduces a full concessive clause.

8. Question 8 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

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   The authors make a broader claim than the evidence ___.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. support
   2. supporting
   3. supports
   4. supportive
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   supports

   A finite verb is needed; singular evidence takes supports.

9. Question 9 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

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   The result is encouraging, ___ its precise significance is unclear.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. despite
   2. but
   3. because of
   4. albeit
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   but

   But links two full clauses; albeit normally introduces a reduced concessive phrase.

10. Question 10 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

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    The first objection concerns cost; the ___ concerns implementation.

    Choices for blank 1

    1. later
    2. latter
    3. late
    4. lastly
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    latter

    Latter refers to the second of two previously ordered items.

11. Question 11 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

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    The report omits the context ___ which the decision was taken.

    Choices for blank 1

    1. on
    2. in
    3. at
    4. by
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    in

    In which introduces the context surrounding a decision.

12. Question 12 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

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    The conclusion is provisional, pending ___ of the data.

    Choices for blank 1

    1. verification
    2. verify
    3. verifying
    4. verified
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    verification

    Pending takes the noun verification.

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