Why do we need

to ensure the
connection of
ideas in a text?
“It provides flow and
sequence to your
work and helps make
your paragraphs clear
for the reader.”
COHESIVE
DEVICES
1.You are handsome however
you are boastful.

2.I will clean my room then I

will wash all my clothes.
3. They were angry because their
plans had been discovered.
4. May never watches television in
the evening. Instead, she reads
novels.
 CONSEQUENCES
so, therefore, as a
result, thus, because,
consequently, hence,
for this reason
 CONSEQUENCES
so, therefore, as a
result, thus, because,
consequently, hence,
for this reason
 DIFFERENCES

but, yet, however, although,

whereas, though, even so,
nonetheless, still, on the other
hand, on the contrary
 SIMILARITIES

likewise, similarly,
once again, one
more
 RELATION IN TIME
first, second, next, then,
after, before, meanwhile,
later, soon, at last, earlier,
thereafter, afterward, by
that time, from then on,
presently
Cohesive devices, sometimes called linking
words, linkers, connectors, discourse markers
or transitional words and these are words or
phrases that show the relationship between
paragraphs or sections of a text or speech.
Cohesive devices, show logical
relationships between the various
parts of an essay as well as
between sentences and paragraphs.
Coherence in writing means
achieving a consistent relationship
among part
 Identify the cohesive devices used
from the given passage. You will be
given 5 minutes to do the task.
PASSAGE 1
Gold, a precious metal, is prized for two important
characteristics. (First of all, then) gold has a lustrous beauty
that is resistant to corrosion. (Meanwhile, Therefore), it is
suitable for jewellery, coins and ornamental purposes. Gold
never needs to be polished and will remain beautiful forever.
(As a result, For example), a Macedonian coin remains as
untarnished today as the day it was minted twenty-three
centuries ago. (Another, likewise) important characteristic of
gold is its usefulness to industry and science.
(And, For) many years, it has been used in
hundreds of industrial applications. The most
recent use of gold is in astronauts’ suits.
Astronauts wear gold plated heat shields for
protection outside the spaceship. (In addition, In
conclusion), gold is treasured not only for its
beauty but also for its
utility.
PASSAGE 2
(Many, Another) difference among the world’s
seas and oceans is that the salinity varies in
different climate zones. (At last, For example) the
Baltic Sea in Northern Europe is only one fourth
as saline as the red Sea in the Middle East. There
are two reasons for this. (One, First of all), in
warm climate zones, water evaporates rapidly:
therefore, the concentration of salt is greater.
(Second, Next) the surrounding land is dry, and,
consequently, does not contribute much fresh
water to dilute the salty sea water. In cold climate
zones, on the other hand, water, evaporates slowly.
(Furthermore, Afterward) the run off created by
melting snow adds a considerable amount of fresh
water to dilute the saline sea water.
ANSWER KEY
Gold, a precious metal, is prized for two important characteristics. (First of all,
then) gold has a lustrous beauty that is resistant to corrosion. (Meanwhile,
Therefore), it is suitable for jewellery, coins and ornamental purposes. Gold
never needs to be polished and will remain beautiful forever. (As a result, For
example), a Macedonian coin remains as untarnished today as the day it was
minted twenty-three centuries ago. (Another, likewise) important characteristic
of gold is its usefulness to industry and science. (And, For) many years, it has
been used in hundreds of industrial applications. The most recent use of gold is
in astronauts’ suits. Astronauts wear gold plated heat shields for protection
outside the spaceship. (In addition, In conclusion), gold is treasured not only
for its beauty but also for its
utility.
(Many, Another) difference among the world’s seas and oceans is
that the salinity varies in different climate zones. (At last, For
example) the Baltic Sea in Northern Europe is only one fourth as
saline as the red Sea in the Middle East. There are two reasons for
this. (One, First of all), in warm climate zones, water evaporates
rapidly: therefore, the concentration of salt is greater. (Second, Next)
the surrounding land is dry, and, consequently, does not contribute
much fresh water to dilute the salty sea water. In cold climate zones,
on the other hand, water, evaporates slowly. (Furthermore,
Afterward) the run off created by melting snow adds a considerable
amount of fresh water to dilute the saline sea water.