C1 Spanish grammar
Edit Cohesion and Reference in Spanish
Cohesion editing checks how readers move across sentence boundaries. References must be recoverable, connectors must state the real relation, and each sentence should advance accessible information.
Edit Cohesion and Reference in Spanish decision map
1. Use Spanish cohesion editing to repair reference chains → 2. Repair connectors that misstate the logic → 3. Improve thematic progression and remove empty repetition
Work through these meaning and discourse decisions in order before choosing the final structure.
Edit Cohesion and Reference in Spanish: choices and models
| Decision | Guidance | Model |
|---|---|---|
| Use Spanish cohesion editing to repair reference chains | Track each noun through pronouns, demonstratives, synonyms, and omissions. Repeat a precise noun when a shorter form could point to more than one candidate. | El comité remitió la propuesta al consejo. Este último la aprobará el lunes. |
| Repair connectors that misstate the logic | Identify the actual relation—addition, cause, result, concession, reformulation, or example—before choosing a marker. | La muestra es pequeña; por lo tanto, las conclusiones son provisionales. |
| Improve thematic progression and remove empty repetition | Begin from an established topic, add new information, and use that information as a later point of departure without empty repetition. | El informe identifica una caída de la demanda. Este descenso afecta sobre todo al sector rural. |
The model illustrates the decision; preserve its meaning and discourse effect when adapting it.
Spanish cohesion editing: Use Spanish cohesion editing to repair reference chains
Track each noun through pronouns, demonstratives, synonyms, and omissions. Repeat a precise noun when a shorter form could point to more than one candidate.
El comité remitió la propuesta al consejo. Este último la aprobará el lunes.Quick check
Choose the Spanish translation.
The committee sent the proposal to the council, which will approve it on Monday.
Repair connectors that misstate the logic
Identify the actual relation—addition, cause, result, concession, reformulation, or example—before choosing a marker.
La muestra es pequeña; por lo tanto, las conclusiones son provisionales.Improve thematic progression and remove empty repetition
Begin from an established topic, add new information, and use that information as a later point of departure without empty repetition.
El informe identifica una caída de la demanda. Este descenso afecta sobre todo al sector rural.Build the sentence
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Translate into Spanish
The committee sent the proposal to the council. The latter will approve it on Monday.
Choose the opening of the sentence.
Common mistakes
El comité remitió la propuesta al consejo. Este la aprobará.
El comité remitió la propuesta al consejo, que la aprobará el lunes.
The relative clause attaches the approval directly to consejo.
La muestra es pequeña; por ejemplo, las conclusiones son provisionales.
La muestra es pequeña; por lo tanto, las conclusiones son provisionales.
The second clause is a consequence, not an example.
El informe identifica una caída. El informe dice que la caída es una caída rural.
El informe identifica una caída de la demanda, concentrada en el sector rural.
The revision removes empty repetition while preserving the relationship.
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Edit cohesion and reference FAQ
What does edit cohesion and reference cover?
Cohesion editing checks how readers move across sentence boundaries. References must be recoverable, connectors must state the real relation, and each sentence should advance accessible information.
What is the first rule to remember?
Track each noun through pronouns, demonstratives, synonyms, and omissions. Repeat a precise noun when a shorter form could point to more than one candidate.
What is another important C1 pattern?
Identify the actual relation—addition, cause, result, concession, reformulation, or example—before choosing a marker.
How can I practise Spanish cohesion editing?
Complete the focused round, review each correction, and repeat the lesson when its skills become due again.