Coherence

__ What is coherence? __ Coherence is achieved w hen something such as a piece of writing is easy to understand because its parts are connected in a clear and reasonable way. __**Example:**__ (a) While lecturing to his poetry class at Ain Shams University in Cairo, a British professor became so relaxed that he leaned back in his chair and revealed the bottom of his foot to the astonished class. (b) The following incident illustrates how conflicting nonverbal signals can cause serious misunderstandings. (c) The next day, the Cairo newspapers carried headlines about the student demonstration that resulted, and they denounced British arrogance and demanded that the professor be sent home. (d) Making such a gesture in Muslim society is the worst kind of insult.
 * Coherence **

Sentences in the correct order: Sentence 1 : (b) Sentence 2 : (a) Sentence 3 : (d) Sentence 4 : (c)

Source: Course pack for the Department of Commerce, Finance and Shipping. Set 1