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Quick questions on Sentence variety and punctuation: writing for effect and accuracy (AO6) - Eduqas GCSE English Language
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What are comma splices?Show answer
Joining two sentences with only a comma is a frequent error; use a conjunction or a full stop.
What is ambition without accuracy?Show answer
Reaching for structures you cannot punctuate loses marks; use forms you can control and check them.
What is variety for its own sake?Show answer
Each sentence form should do a job; random variation is less effective than deliberate choices matched to purpose.
What is q1?Show answer
Name three sentence types and what each does. [3 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Why must ambition in sentence structures be matched by accurate punctuation? [2 marks]
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