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Quick questions on Vocabulary and spelling: precise word choice and accuracy for AO6 - AQA GCSE English Language core skills
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What is no range?Show answer
Repeating the same few words limits AO6; vary your vocabulary deliberately.
What is thesaurus padding?Show answer
Swapping every plain word for a longer synonym distorts meaning; choose the precise word, not the rarest.
What is q1?Show answer
Why is precision more valuable than long words in AO6? [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
What is the risk of reaching for an ambitious word you are unsure of? [2 marks]
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