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Cohesive Devices Function Example

Cohesive devices are used to link ideas in writing. There are many types that serve different functions, such as firstly and secondly to show order, also and similarly to show similarities, and in conclusion to summarize. Examples are given of each type of cohesive device and its function in linking and structuring ideas.

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Cohesive Devices Function Example

Cohesive devices are used to link ideas in writing. There are many types that serve different functions, such as firstly and secondly to show order, also and similarly to show similarities, and in conclusion to summarize. Examples are given of each type of cohesive device and its function in linking and structuring ideas.

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COHESIVE DEVICES

Cohesive devices are used to link sentences, paragraphs and ideas. They are used to provide logical
connection between ideas. Linking ideas is one of the most important keys to writing a good essay.
There are many types of cohesive devices and they serve different functions. Cohesive devices are also
known as transitions, coordinators and linkers. Some important and common cohesive devices are as
follows:

COHESIVE DEVICES FUNCTION EXAMPLE


Firstly, secondly, first, second, finally, To show the logical order of ideas or Firstly, the internet plays an important
lastly, for one thing, to begin with, next time sequence role in the world of communication.

Also, similarly, furthermore, likewise, To link ideas together and state …the Internet also saves time as
moreover explicitly that two items are similar to message can be delivered in a matter of
each other seconds.

Besides that, other than that, apart from To add ideas and to link the new ideas Besides that, the Internet also saves
that, on top of that, in addition to the previous ideas time as message can be delivered in a
matter of seconds.

This is because, this is due to the fact To provide a reason to illustrate an idea This is because the Internet offers easy
that provided earlier and inexpensive ways to communicate
such as emails, messenger, chatting,
teleconferencing and blogging.

In sum, in short, in conclusion, to To summarize ideas either at the end of In conclusion, it is undeniable that the
conclude, all in all, overall, to summarize sections of explicitly state that the essay internet brings us many advantages.
is concluding

Which is to say, in other words, that is To reinforce the previous idea by In other words, the internet helps to
expressing it in a slightly different way promotes students learning.
to make it more explicit

For example, for instance, such as, To provide an example in order to …the Internet offers easy and
namely, specifically illustrate an idea inexpensive ways to communicate such
as emails, messenger, chatting,
teleconferencing and blogging.

Consequently, thus, as a result, hence, To demonstrate that the following idea Therefore, I strongly disagree with the
so, therefore is a result of the previous idea writer’s opinions which were published
in your editorial column.

On the other hand, on the contrary, in To signal differences of alternatives Instead, we should make full use of the
contrast, alternatively, conversely, by between two ideas Internet to benefit mankind.
comparison, instead of, instead

Though, however, nevertheless, in spite To state an opposing idea However, I do agree up to a certain
of that point with the writer that the Internet
has the potential to distract students
from their studies

Not only…but also To put ideas together and to show that Information from various fields such as
they are on an equal level business, education, science and
entertainment from all over the world is
not only easily obtainable but most of it
also free of charge

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