The sentences in each word group below are coherent because they are linked by repetition of the same word, by synonyms and by pronouns. Type the words that tie the sentences together in each group.

Each day Gina stuck to her routine. She rose at six o'clock and sat at her desk writing until noon. At noon she had a light lunch of fruit and milk. After this sparse repast she headed into town to do her shopping. She shopped fro groceries, stamps, and other such items. She would trudge home carrying her small bundles and be at her desk typing away by four.

"routine" links to "noon" ; then "noon" links to the next "noon". "Lunch" links to "repast" .

"shopping" links to "shopped".

Do you see the connections? OK, what would be the links in the last sentence?

groceries to bundles.

The words that tie the sentences together in each group are:

Group 1: routine
Group 2: noon
Group 3: shopping
Group 4: desk