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coherence vs cohesion
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| coherencenoun/koʊˈhɪr.əns/ | Meaning the quality of being logical and well connected, so that all the parts fit together | Goes with lack coherence | Example The essay lacks coherence because the paragraphs are in a random order. |
| cohesionnoun/koʊˈhiː.ʒən/ | Meaning the state of sticking together closely, as members of a group or parts of a text | Goes with social cohesion | Example Shared festivals help to build social cohesion in diverse neighborhoods. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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