Using Punctuation for Coherence and Cohesion

Do you know that you can impress the examiner and improve your writing through coherence by careful use of punctuation.

If your writing seems confused or is not completely clear, then progression for the reader is affected.

Lack of progression can affect cohesion and coherence and lowers the band score in this area.

Follow the rule I have written on using punctuation after introductory phrases.

Look at the examples of using commas with lists.

Then apply the rule to the questions and select the one you think is best.

Punctuation Rule 1

– Use a comma before and after introductory words such as

namely, that is, for example, or for instance

when they are followed by a series of items.

Example:

You may be required to bring many items, for example, sleeping bags, pillows, cooking utensils, pans, and warm clothing.

Punctuation Quiz

Select the correct sentence.

Question 1

A. There are seven colours visible in the rainbow namely red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet.

B. There are seven colours visible in the rainbow, namely red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet.

C. There are seven colours visible in the rainbow, namely, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet.

Question 2

A. I will work in one of three states, namely, Washington, Oregon, or Idaho.

B. I will work in one of three states namely, Washington, Oregon, or Idaho.

C. I will work in one of  three states namely Washington, Oregon, or Idaho.

Question 3

A. We are learning about many different punctuation marks for example periods, commas, and semicolons.

B. We are learning about many different punctuation marks, for example, periods, commas, and semicolons.

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Quiz Answers 💥👌

C. There are seven colours visible in the rainbow, namely, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet.

A. I will work in one of three states, namely, Washington, Oregon, or Idaho.

B. We are learning about many different punctuation marks, for example, periods, commas, and semicolons.

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