Identify the function of the cohesive device used in the following sentence Prices fell by more than 20% last year, as a result sees increased by 154 1. Addition
2. Contrast
3. Generalising
4. Result

4. Result

Explanation:

Cohesive devices refers to the conjunctions, connectives, pronouns, words or phrases used to link and connect different parts of a text when writing.

Cohesive devices can serve as different functions such as addition, contrast, comparison, enumeration, summary, time, result and so on. This functions can be determined by the Transitional Words/Linkers. Below are some functions and their Transitional Words/Linkers:

Addition: again, also, finally, moreover

Comparison: in compared with, similarly, likewise

Contrast: besides , but , however, whereas

Result: as a result, accordingly, since

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