How can you check your writing for cohesion after drafting?

• A. Read for logical connections, ensure transitional phrases connect ideas, and verify that each paragraph serves the thesis.
• B. Rely on spell-check and ignore transitions.
• C. Rearrange paragraphs randomly to test flexibility.
• D. Focus only on sentence lengths rather than transitions.

Answer: (A)

Cohesion in writing comes from smooth connections between ideas, which you strengthen by ensuring transitions link thoughts and that each paragraph clearly supports the central argument. After drafting, read for how ideas flow from one sentence to the next and from paragraph to paragraph, using transitional phrases to show relationships like addition, contrast, or consequence. Check that every paragraph stays on task and ties back to the main point, so the overall argument feels continuous and purposeful. Relying on spell-check handles spelling and basic grammar but doesn’t address how ideas connect, so it won’t reveal cohesion gaps. Randomly rearranging paragraphs would disrupt the flow rather than test cohesion, and focusing only on sentence length ignores the crucial links between ideas. So the best approach is to examine the flow of ideas, the effectiveness of transitions, and each paragraph’s alignment with the thesis.