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Cohesive Devices Mastery Worksheet

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Cohesive Devices Mastery Worksheet

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🔗 Part 1: Identifying Cohesive Devices

1. Circle the cohesive device in each sentence:

a) However, the weather improved later in the day.

b) Sarah finished her homework. Then she watched television.

c) The dog was hungry because it hadn't eaten all day.

d) Tom loves football. He plays every weekend.

2. What type of cohesive device is each one? Match them up:
However
He
Because
Then
Time connective
Pronoun
Contrasting connective
Causal conjunction

✏️ Part 2: Fill in the Blanks

3. Choose the best cohesive device to complete each sentence:

Word bank: Furthermore, Although, Therefore, Meanwhile

a) The rain was heavy. _____________, the football match was cancelled.

b) _____________ it was cold outside, the children played in the garden.

c) The cake looked delicious. _____________, it smelt wonderful too.

d) Mum prepared dinner. _____________, Dad set the table.

4. Replace the repeated nouns with appropriate pronouns:

a) The cat climbed the tree. The cat couldn't get down.

b) Emma and Jack went to the park. Emma and Jack played on the swings.

📝 Part 3: Sentence Combining & Writing

5. Combine these short sentences using cohesive devices:

a) It was raining. We stayed inside. We played board games.

b) The library was closed. We went to the bookshop. We bought new books.

6. Write a short paragraph (4-5 sentences) about your favourite hobby. Use at least three different cohesive devices to link your ideas. Underline the cohesive devices you use.

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