Coherence and Cohesion

Coherence is not adding more connectors; it is helping the reader follow your thinking.

Many essays add however, therefore, and moreover, yet the paragraph still breaks. The real check is how each sentence relates to the previous and next one.

Repair relationships before connectors.

Paragraph jobs must be clear

Each paragraph should complete one clear job, not change position, give examples, and conclude at once.

Connectors cannot save broken logic

If adjacent sentences have no real relationship, a connector only exposes the problem.

Real IELTS essay diagnosis

First of all, technology saves a lot of time in our daily life. For example, when we go to a new place, we do not need to ask people or remember the way, we just use the map App on the phone. Besides, we can pay by phone, buy things online and talk with friend…

Marked line: where the diagnosis located the main blocker in this learner-written essay.Coherence & cohesion 6

Main blocker
Body paragraph role is unclear
67conservative band range
268 words

Sample diagnostic, not an official IELTS score.

Check whether sentences move forward

A strong body paragraph moves from claim to reason, then to example and consequence. Each step should answer the reader’s next question.

What to revise after checking

If coherence breaks, revise one body paragraph and label each sentence: claim, explanation, example, result.

  • What question this sentence answers from the previous one
  • Whether the next sentence moves the idea forward
  • Whether references are clear
FAQ
What problem does Coherence solve?

Many essays add however, therefore, and moreover, yet the paragraph still breaks. The real check is how each sentence relates to the previous and next one.

What evidence should I check first for Coherence?

Each paragraph should complete one clear job, not change position, give examples, and conclude at once.

What should I redo after reading Coherence?

If adjacent sentences have no real relationship, a connector only exposes the problem. If coherence breaks, revise one body paragraph and label each sentence: claim, explanation, example, result.

Is Coherence an AI essay checker?

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