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LANG- A06 technical accuracy
semi colons
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What is the focus of the video discussed?
Semicolons
in writing
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How many marks are awarded for spelling, punctuation, and grammar in the GCSE English exams?
16
marks
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What is assessment objective six in the GCSE English exams?
Technical accuracy
in writing
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What are the two sides to mastering spelling, punctuation, and grammar?
No mistakes and crafting for
effect
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What punctuation mark is referred to as the king of punctuation?
Semicolon
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What does Kurt Vut say about semicolons?
They show you've been to
college
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What is a common mistake people make when using punctuation between two complete sentences?
Using a comma instead of a
semicolon
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What is the correct way to connect two related complete sentences?
Using a
semicolon
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What must be true about the sentences on either side of a semicolon?
They must be
complete sentences
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What constitutes a complete sentence?
It contains a
subject
and a
verb
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What is the verb in the sentence "He wears a pink wig on Fridays"?
Wears
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Why can't semicolons be used with conjunctions like FANBOYS?
They
do
not
form
complete
sentences
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What is an example of a compound sentence?
I love
Derek's
wig but I don't want to wear it
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What punctuation is used to divide items in a list that are complete sentences?
Semicolon
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When should semicolons be used in a list?
When items are complete
sentences
or contain
commas
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How many semicolons should you use in an exam piece of writing?
Two
or three
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Where is it suggested to use a semicolon in your writing?
In your
opening paragraph
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What impression should you aim to make with semicolon usage in your writing?
Show knowledge of
punctuation
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What are the key points about using semicolons effectively?
Connect related complete sentences
Avoid
comma splicing
Use as a super comma in lists
Limit usage to two or three in
exams
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What are the common mistakes associated with semicolon usage?
Using a comma to connect
complete sentences
Using semicolons with
conjunctions
Overusing semicolons in writing
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What are the benefits of mastering punctuation in writing?
Improves
clarity
and
effectiveness
Enhances
technical accuracy
Increases chances of higher marks in
exams
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