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Quick questions on Proofreading for accuracy: protecting the AO6 marks - Eduqas GCSE English Language
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What is a vague reread?Show answer
Skimming without hunting for specific errors misses them; check sentence boundaries, apostrophes and spellings in turn.
What is only checking the first piece?Show answer
On Component 2, both tasks carry AO6; proofread each, not just the first.
What is q1?Show answer
Why are the last few minutes spent proofreading among the highest-value of the writing section? [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
List three common errors to hunt for when proofreading. [3 marks]
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