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PAPER 2:
LANG- A06 technical accuracy
semi colons
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What punctuation mark is the focus of this video?
Semicolon
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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
spelling
,
punctuation
, and grammar
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What are the two sides to mastering spelling, punctuation, and grammar?
No mistakes and crafting usage for
effect
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What does the speaker refer to semicolons as?
The
king
of
punctuation
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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 an example of a verb in the sentence provided?
Wears
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Can semicolons be used with conjunctions from the FANBOYS list?
No
,
they cannot
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What is a compound sentence?
A sentence with two complete
clauses
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What punctuation is used to separate clauses in a compound sentence?
Comma
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When should semicolons be used in a list?
When items are complete
sentences
or contain
commas
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What is the purpose of using semicolons in a list?
To avoid confusion with
commas
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How many semicolons should you use in an exam piece of writing?
Two
or three
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When 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 on the examiner with semicolons?
Show you know how to use them
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What are the key points about using semicolons?
Connects two related complete sentences
Cannot be used with
FANBOYS
conjunctions
Acts as a
super comma
in
complex lists
Should be used sparingly in writing
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What are the common mistakes when using semicolons?
Using a comma to separate complete sentences
Using semicolons with
conjunctions
Overusing semicolons in writing
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How can semicolons improve your writing?
Clarifies
relationships
between ideas
Enhances
readability
in complex lists
Demonstrates technical accuracy to
examiners
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