Which of the following is an example of cohesion?

• A. Conjunctions
• B. Adverbial
• C. Punctuation
• D. Subject-verb agreement

Answer: (A)

Cohesion is about linking sentences and ideas to form a single, flowing piece of writing. Conjunctions do this directly by joining clauses and signaling how they relate—for example, adding, contrasting, or explaining. In a sentence like “I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain,” the conjunction creates a clear bond between the two ideas and shows how they relate, which is the essence of cohesion. Adverbials can connect ideas too, but they often function at a broader level or indicate a relation in a different way; punctuation helps readability but doesn’t establish the semantic links themselves; subject-verb agreement is about grammar form. So the device that best demonstrates cohesion by explicitly tying together ideas across clauses is conjunctions.