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Quick questions on Vocabulary and spelling: ambitious, accurate word choice (AO6) - Eduqas GCSE English Language
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What is vague vocabulary?Show answer
"Big", "nice", "got", "good" do no work; replace them with words that say something specific.
What is wrong register?Show answer
Vocabulary that does not fit the form and audience (too casual for a report, too stiff for a lively article) weakens the match; choose words that suit the task.
What is q1?Show answer
What does "ambitious vocabulary" actually mean? [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Why might a simpler accurate word be a better choice than a complex one you are unsure of? [2 marks]
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