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Practice

1. Describe the functions of each word in bold in the dialogue provided.
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2. Use each word in bold to make your sentence.

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When narrating events, whether in speech or writing, we use specifi c words
and phrases to link them together. These are referred to as linking words or
cohesive devices. Cohesive devices help the reader or listener to follow ideas

smoothly, a quality known as cohesion. The following story Mroso, the kind
and thoughtful help you understand the role of cohesive devices.

Mroso is a kind and thoughtful person. Every morning, he starts his day

with a short prayer. After that, he greets his parents and cleans the yard.
Next, he goes to the nearby orphanage and cleans there, too. Finally, he
returns home to get ready for school. He also advises the youth to support
others when they need assistance.

The basic types of cohesive devices are addition, contrast, cause-and-effect,
sequencing and clarifying devices.

Basic types of cohesive devices

Basic type Example
Addition Also, and, too, furthermore
Contrast However, although/though, but, yet
Cause and effect Because, so, therefore, consequently, thus
Sequential First, then, lastly, fi nally
Clarifying For example, for instance, this means

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