Worksheet on Paragraphing - Coherence
English
Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet focusing on identifying and correcting coherence errors in paragraphing for Grade 8 students.
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Worksheet on Paragraphing - Coherence
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Grade Grade 8
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Understanding Coherence in Paragraphs
Last summer, I went to the beach. The weather was perfect, and the water was warm. I spent the whole day swimming and playing volleyball. However, I forgot my sunscreen at home. The sand was very hot under my feet, and I got sunburned the next day. Overall, it was a fun day despite the minor mishap.
1.
Identify two coherence errors in the paragraph.
[2 marks]2.
Rewrite the paragraph to improve its coherence, correcting the identified errors.
3.
Which transitional phrase could be used to better connect the ideas about the day at the beach and forgetting sunscreen?
[2 marks]4.
Select the best option that improves the paragraph’s coherence.
Aa) I went to the beach. The weather was perfect. I forgot my sunscreen.Then I got sunburned.
Bb) I went to the beach, and I had fun. The weather was perfect, but I forgot my sunscreen.
Cc) The weather was perfect, and I went to the beach. I spent the whole day swimming and playing volleyball. However, I forgot my sunscreen.
Dd) I spent the day at the beach. It was hot. I got sunburned because I was careless.
5.
Write a brief explanation of why coherence is important in paragraph writing.
[2 marks]6.
Identify the technique used to connect ideas in the corrected paragraph.
[2 marks]7.
Create your own paragraph about a recent experience. Make sure your ideas are connected smoothly and coherently.
8.
What is one common mistake students make that affects paragraph coherence?
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- 12/31/2025
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