When checking for cohesion, writers should pay special attention to paragraphs that are
relatively short.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ques. 2Since the populations of Europe experienced so many diseases in their history, the average
European colonist in the 1600s had a greatly reduced ____ to illness. However, the people in
the lands they colonized didn't fare so well. For example, some historians estimate that up to
90 percent of most Native American tribes were killed by smallpox, a European disease.
a. malnourishment
b. satiety
c. culprit
d. susceptibility
Ques. 3Using a method of development can help prevent digressions and rambling.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ques. 4After the public found out about her affair, the senator couldn't even talk to reporters
anymore without being _____ by annoying questions.
a. satiety
b. susceptible
c. bombarded
d. malnourished
Ques. 5A digression can occur anywhere in a paragraph.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ques. 6By cleverly listing so many expensive wines on their wine lists, restaurants alter our _____ of
prices. We are often more willing to pay a high price for a glass of wine, as long as it looks
cheaper compared to others on the list.
a. phenomenon
b. urging
c. accustom
d. perception
Ques. 7Organizing and outlining ideas prior to writing helps to prevent non-cohesive paragraphs.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ques. 8Whether a(n) _____ occurs in your dreams or in your waking life, many psychologists claim
that both these kinds of experience should be seen as real and meaningful events.
a. perception
b. accustom
c. phenomenon
d. urging
Ques. 9Paragraphs that lack cohesion usually contain adequate layers of development.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ques. 10_____ our students to study harder is not enough. We must also motivate them to try new
strategies and adjust their own approaches.
a. Accustoming
b. Urging
c. Phenomenal
d. Perception
Ques. 11A(n) ___________ is one that jumps around from one idea to another.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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