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Techniques of cohesi
Techniques of cohesion
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| That is to say | linking words and phrases |
| Ultimately, the Prime Minister has to take responsibility for all his government's actions. | referencing (pronouns) |
| We sit in front of a computer screen all day and a television at night. | ellipsis (omitting words when something is repeated) |
| Should we eat less or should we diet more. Probably the former. | substitution (changing words when something is repeated) |
| The way we learn is outdated so the way we learn needs changing. | repetition |
| The factory pump out pollution and this contamination is in the air we breathe. | synonymy (using words that mean the same) |
| This is everyday life for millions of workers: we leave the house and, after enduring the early morning commute, we arrive at the office. | antonymy (using words that mean the opposite) |
| In other words | linking words and phrases |
| We are told to eat more healthily, but we know this already. | referencing (demonstrative) |
| Your dream job could one day become a reality. | antonimy |
| You could look for work experience and this on-the-job training. | synonymy |
| In addition | linking words and phrases |
| You could also concentrate on improving your social skills. | referencing |
| Your interviewers will not only be considering your abilities, but also whether they... | ellipsis |
| Sometimes the latter is more .... | substitution |
| I think that work experience is more effective. Work experience allows you.... | repetition |
| Admittedly, .... | linking words and phrases |
| As I mentioned above, ...... | referencing |