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Transactional writing (Paper 2 Section B)
Quick questions on Matching form, purpose and audience: reading the transactional task - Edexcel GCSE English Language Paper 2
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What is not reading the task fully?Show answer
Missing the stated audience or purpose leads to a mismatched piece; underline form, purpose and audience before planning.
What is q1?Show answer
What three things must you identify in a transactional task before writing? [3 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Why might a well-argued letter to a head teacher still lose AO5 marks? [1 mark]
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