Coherence and cohesion | תרגול מדורג | רמה B1 (4 יח״ל)

תרגול

1. Complete the gap with one sequence word: First, Then, After that, Finally. To start the new laptop: ___, press the power button. Then choose a language. Finally, connect to the internet.

2. Complete the gap with one sequence word: First, Then, After that, Finally. First, boil the water. Then add the pasta. After that, cook it for ten minutes. ___, add the sauce and serve.

3. Choose the best word or phrase to complete the text. I didn't buy the jacket ___ it was too expensive.

   1. but
   2. so
   3. although
   4. because

4. Choose the best word or phrase to complete the text. Yoav likes playing the guitar. ___, he enjoys writing songs.

   1. In addition
   2. However
   3. Because
   4. Instead

5. Read the text. What does the word "They" refer to? The students finished the project early. They were proud of their work.

6. Put the sentences in the correct order to make a clear short text. A. First, wash the vegetables well. B. Finally, add some oil and lemon. C. Making a simple salad is easy. D. Then cut them into small pieces.

7. Choose the best word or phrase to complete the text. Many people think fast food is cheap. ___, a home-made meal often costs less.

   1. So
   2. In fact
   3. Then
   4. Because of this

8. Choose the best word or phrase to complete the text. The city built new bike paths. ___, more people now ride to work.

   1. Although
   2. However
   3. As a result
   4. For instance

9. Read the text. What does the word "This" refer to? Some apps collect a lot of personal information. This worries many parents.

10. Join the two sentences into one sentence using "but". The exam was hard. Most students passed.

11. Choose the sentence that best continues the text. Our class planned a fundraising day for a local hospital. We sold cakes and second-hand books.

    1. In the end, we raised over two thousand shekels.
    2. Hospitals have many doctors.
    3. I prefer chocolate cake.
    4. Books can be heavy.

12. Put the sentences in the correct order to make a clear short text. A. In the end, the coach chose her for the team. B. However, she was not very tall. C. Dana wanted to join the school basketball team. D. So she practised every day after school.

13. One sentence does not belong in this paragraph. Write its number. (1) Recycling reduces waste. (2) Paper and plastic can be used again. (3) Many schools have recycling bins. (4) The football match ended in a draw. (5) Small actions can make a big difference.

14. Join the two sentences into one sentence using "so". Ron felt tired. He went to bed early.

15. Read the text. What does the word "them" refer to? My neighbours planted trees along our street. Now the street is greener, and the trees give shade in summer. Everyone thanks them.

16. Choose the sentence that best continues the text. Plastic bags take hundreds of years to break down. For this reason, many supermarkets now charge for them.

    1. Supermarkets sell fruit.
    2. As a result, many shoppers bring their own bags.
    3. Plastic is used in toys.
    4. Some bags are red.

17. Put the sentences in the correct order to make a clear short text. A. My sister showed him how to send messages. B. Now he sends us photos every morning. C. At first, he did not know how to use it. D. My grandfather got his first smartphone this year.

18. Choose the best word or phrase to complete the text. ___ my brother is younger than me, he is much taller.

    1. Because
    2. So
    3. Then
    4. Although

19. Put the sentences in the correct order to make a clear short text. A. As a result, the beach is much cleaner today. B. Our town had a problem with plastic on the beach. C. Other towns now want to copy the idea. D. They organised a clean-up day every month. E. Some students decided to do something about it.

20. One sentence does not belong in this paragraph. Write its number. (1) Our school library has a new reading corner. (2) It has soft chairs and good lights. (3) Students go there during breaks to read. (4) The cafeteria sells sandwiches. (5) The librarian adds new books every month.

21. Join the two sentences into one sentence using "Although". It was very cold. The team trained outside.

22. Choose the sentence that best continues the text. Smartwatches can track how many steps you walk. They can also measure your heart rate.

    1. Watches were invented long ago.
    2. However, I walk to school.
    3. In addition, some can remind you to drink water.
    4. My phone is new.

23. Read the text. What does the word "Their" refer to? Bees carry pollen from flower to flower. Without them, many fruits would not grow. Their work is important for farmers.

24. Join the two sentences into one sentence using "so". The shop was closed. We bought bread at the market.