Cohesive Devices Worksheet (Grade 8)
Free printable Grade 8 cohesion worksheet. Students name the pronoun references, connectives, repetition and synonyms that tie sentences together. Answer key included.
Grade 8 · Grammar worksheet
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Grammar
Cohesive Devices
Cohesive devices tie sentences together: pronouns refer back to a noun, connectives signal how ideas relate, and repeated words or synonyms keep the topic in view. Name the device doing the work in each pair.
Word bank
SynonymConnectiveWord repetitionPronoun reference
- 1."Recycling helps. Recycling cuts the waste we bury." What kind of cohesive device is 'Recycling'?
- a) Pronoun reference
- b) Connective
- c) Word repetition
- d) Synonym
- 2."The reef needs protection. Protection starts with clean water." What kind of cohesive device is 'Protection'?
- a) Pronoun reference
- b) Connective
- c) Word repetition
- d) Synonym
- 3."The museum bought a new painting. It hangs in the front gallery." What kind of cohesive device is 'It'?
- a) Pronoun reference
- b) Connective
- c) Word repetition
- d) Synonym
- 4."Volunteers matter. Volunteers keep the surf club running." What kind of cohesive device is 'Volunteers'?
- a) Pronoun reference
- b) Connective
- c) Word repetition
- d) Synonym
- 5."The twins built a raft. They tested it on the lake." What kind of cohesive device is 'They'?
- a) Pronoun reference
- b) Connective
- c) Word repetition
- d) Synonym
- 6."The cafe is tiny. However, it serves the best pies in town." What kind of cohesive device is 'However'?
- a) Pronoun reference
- b) Connective
- c) Word repetition
- d) Synonym
- 7."The film was hilarious. Everyone loved the comedy." What kind of cohesive device is 'comedy'?
- a) Pronoun reference
- b) Connective
- c) Word repetition
- d) Synonym
- 8."The engine failed. As a result, the ferry drifted off course." What kind of cohesive device is 'As a result'?
- a) Pronoun reference
- b) Connective
- c) Word repetition
- d) Synonym
- 9."Wear sunscreen. In addition, take plenty of water." What kind of cohesive device is 'In addition'?
- a) Pronoun reference
- b) Connective
- c) Word repetition
- d) Synonym
- 10."The road was flooded. Therefore, the race was postponed." What kind of cohesive device is 'Therefore'?
- a) Pronoun reference
- b) Connective
- c) Word repetition
- d) Synonym
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