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Quick questions on Sentence variety and punctuation: securing AO6 - OCR GCSE English Language core writing skills
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What is the comma splice?Show answer
Joining two complete sentences with only a comma is the most common AO6 error; use a full stop, semicolon or conjunction.
What is ambitious but wrong punctuation?Show answer
A misused semicolon or colon lowers the band; only use punctuation you can place correctly.
What is no proofreading?Show answer
AO6 is guaranteed by accuracy, so skipping the final check throws away reliable marks.
What is q1?Show answer
Why can a piece written entirely in short sentences not reach the top AO6 band? [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Correct this comma splice: "The rain stopped, the sun came out." [2 marks]
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