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Comparing texts (Paper 2 Question 7b)
Quick questions on Using comparative connectives: keeping the comparison live - Edexcel GCSE English Language Paper 2
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What is wrong connective?Show answer
Using "similarly" for a difference (or "whereas" for a similarity) confuses the comparison; match the connective to the relationship.
What are connectives joining unrelated points?Show answer
A connective bolted onto two observations that are not genuinely comparable does not make a real comparison; link comparable points (a shared idea, a contrasting attitude).
What is mechanical repetition?Show answer
Using "whereas" in every sentence reads robotically; vary your connectives to keep the answer fluent.
What is q1?Show answer
Which connective fits a similarity, and which fits a difference? [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Why is "Text 1 admires the city, whereas Text 2 dislikes it" a comparison, while "Text 1 admires the city. Text 2 dislikes it." is weaker?
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