Cohesive Devices or Discourse Markers
In spite of their high sounding names, Cohesive Devices are words or phrases that we use quite often to connect phrases, sentences and paragraphs. They are also called Discourse Markers, Linking Words, Connectors, and Transitional Words. These words are used in both spoken and written English. To show continuity or progress (Sequencing / Structuring) Fist, firstly, secondly, then, next, after that, lastly, first of all, finally, to begin with, to start with, meanwhile, then, subsequently To add information And, therefore, furthermore, mor…
Kerala PSC - Common Preliminary Examination (Plus Two Level) English Previous Exam Questions Part 3 (2021)
1. Many people have died _____ Corona A) Of B) By C) At D) To 2. I _____ a mad man yesterday A) See B) Saw C) Have see D) Have seen 3. Richard is _____ honest person. A) The B) An C) A D) Of 4. Ramu seldom attends the monthly meeting _____ ? A) Don't he? B) Does Ramu? C) Does he? D) Did he? 5. If I were you, I _____ about it. A) Will complain B) Would complain C) Would have complain D) None of these
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