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grammatical cohesion

grammatical cohesion

6.3
A way sentences connect using grammar like pronouns and conjunctions
  • noun
  • /ˌɡræməˈtɪkəl koʊˈhiːʒən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cohesión gramatical
  • Using pronouns and conjunctions are common ways to create grammatical cohesion in English texts.

Examples

  • Academic writing often relies on grammatical cohesion to maintain clarity and logical flow between sentences.

  • Effective writing relies on grammatical cohesion to connect ideas.

  • The teacher explained that grammatical cohesion helps readers connect ideas beyond word choice.

  • The text demonstrates strong grammatical cohesion.

  • Academic writing often relies on grammatical cohesion to maintain clarity and logical flow between sentences.

  • The teacher explained that grammatical cohesion helps readers connect ideas beyond word choice.

  • Using pronouns and conjunctions are common ways to create grammatical cohesion in English texts.

How Cohesive

grammatical cohesion
  • Specialized
6.3
cohesion
  • Specialized
1 5.8

Surface Forms

grammatical cohesion singular
grammatical cohesions plural

Morphology

grammatical + cohesion

The phrase is transparently compositional: 'grammatical' (relating to language structure) modifies 'cohesion' (the linking of parts of a text), so the meaning—cohesion achieved by grammatical devices—is directly derivable from the parts. This is a standard, cross-linguistic academic combination and a B1 learner who knows both words should understand the term's basic sense.

Etymology

Grammatical cohesion is like invisible glue made of grammar: small words and structures join sentences so the text stays together. Words such as pronouns and conjunctions act as that glue, so the term means 'grammar that links ideas' and helps readers follow the writing.