How well do you connect ideas?

Using advanced vocabulary is great, but sounding fluent and clear in English often comes down to how well you connect your ideas.

Words like because, although, therefore, which, and however are called cohesive devices. They help your writing and speaking flow logically. Whether you're writing an email, giving a presentation, or explaining your opinion, the right connectors make all the difference.

This 10-question quiz will test how well you use them. Ready? Let’s see how smooth your English really is!

✅ Cohesion Quiz

Question 1
She was tired, ______ she kept working until the report was finished.
A) but
B) because
C) so
D) although

Question 2
I enjoy working with people ______ are open-minded and creative.
A) who
B) which
C) where
D) whose

Question 3
We didn’t go to the park ______ it was raining heavily.
A) although
B) because
C) so
D) however

Question 4
He missed the meeting. ______, he didn’t receive the email invitation.
A) However
B) In addition
C) Therefore
D) For example

Question 5
This is the hotel ______ we stayed last summer.
A) where
B) that
C) what
D) when

Question 6
The course was difficult at first. ______, I learned a lot from it.
A) For example
B) However
C) Because
D) Despite

Question 7
The manager appreciated her effort, ______ she gave her a promotion.
A) but
B) or
C) so
D) yet

Question 8
We should submit the proposal on time, ______ we might lose the client.
A) although
B) otherwise
C) because
D) instead

Question 9
He’s a colleague ______ opinion I really respect.
A) which
B) who
C) whose
D) whom

Question 10
They worked all night. ______, they finished the project ahead of schedule.
A) For example
B) Although
C) As a result
D) Whereas

✨ Answer Key

A) but

A) who

B) because

C) Therefore

A) where

B) However

C) so

B) otherwise

C) whose

C) As a result

🎯 How Did You Do?

✅ 9–10 Correct: Excellent!

You have a strong command of cohesive devices and can link ideas like a pro. Your writing and speaking likely flow smoothly and clearly—well within the B2–C1 range. Keep using high-quality input (articles, podcasts) to maintain your level.

✅ 7–8 Correct: Great Job!

You have a solid grasp of connectors, and just a few tricky ones caught you off guard. Review your mistakes and try using those words in your own sentences. You’re likely operating at B2, with great potential to move up.

✅ 5–6 Correct: Good Effort!

You’re on the right track! You know many common cohesive devices, but could use more practice distinguishing when to use each one. Focus on reading short articles and identifying linking words in context.

✅ Below 5: Keep Going—You’re Building a Foundation

Cohesive devices can be tricky, especially when several seem correct. This quiz was a smart first step. Try learning in chunks (like “as a result,” “even though,” or “in contrast”) and pay attention to how they’re used in real sentences. Progress comes with practice!

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