Developing cohesion
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Introduction
Substitution refers to the various ways in which generally longer expressions can be replaced by a single word or just a few words. Consider the following example, in which the substitute word appears in bold and the expression it replaces is underlined:
Many people think that Hong Kong is a beautiful place and a rich city. However, I don't think so because I saw a terrible scene when I walked in Wanchai last Sunday. (TeleNex Students)
By using substitution, the writer is able to avoid repeating information and
to establish a link with the preceding sentence. The use of substitution makes the
reader's task easier and more enjoyable.
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Introduction
Using one/ones for nouns
