adj · academic
coherent
UK/kəʊˈhɪərənt/US/koʊˈhɪrənt/co·HER·ent
Logical and consistent; easy to understand because parts are connected in a clear way
Examples
“A coherent argument is essential in Task 2 to get a high score.”
“Her presentation was coherent and well structured.”
“The report lacks coherence; the sections seem unrelated.”
Band 8 sentence
“To achieve Band 7 in writing, present a coherent line of argument supported by relevant examples and evidence.”
Collocations
- coherent argument
- coherent structure
- coherent policy
Word family
Common mistakes
translate 'coherent' as simply 'clear' and use it for language only→use 'coherent' for ideas/arguments/structure, not just 'clear' language
Say it for a higher band
5clear→6logical→7+coherent
Synonyms
logical
consistent
Easily confused
coherent vs cohesive
“A text can be cohesive with good linking words but still not coherent if ideas are illogical.”
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