Spelling & Grammar
What is the correct spelling of "definately"?
What is the correct spelling of the word that means "to receive or obtain"?
definitely, acquire/procure
What is a simple sentence? Provide an example.
A simple sentence has one independent clause. Example: "I love reading."
An implied comparison.
Metaphor
What does "clarity" mean in writing?
What is tone in writing?
Meaning is expressed with little to no ambiguity, tone is the writer's attitude toward the subject
What is the key difference between formal and informal letters?
Identify the main components of a formal letter.
Tone/register; key features include a salutation, formal register, clear thesis, supporting arguments, and an impersonal sign-off.
Identify the grammatical error in: "He go to the store."
Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: "She don’t like to read."
went/goes, doesn’t."
Give an example of a compound sentence.
Any grammatically correct example using FANBOYS conjunctions to connect two independent clauses.
How does an anecdote enhance a persuasive argument?
Personalises the argument and helps develop audience-writer rapport.
How can word choice affect the clarity of a message?
Word choice can clarify meaning or create confusion.
What are the conventions of a persuasive essay?
Introduction, clear thesis, supporting arguments, range of evidences, rhetorical devices and a call-to-action conclusion.
What is the past tense of "lie" (to recline)?
What is the rule for using apostrophes in possessive nouns?
laid, add an apostrophe + "s" for singular nouns (e.g., "the cat's toy") to indicate possession. After the ‘s’ if plural form.
What is the difference between a complex and compound sentence?
A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause; compound sentences contain two independent clauses.
Identify the use of ethos, pathos, or logos in a persuasive argument.
Make it more convincing by developing credibility, emotional appeal or logical argument.
Identify the tone of the following sentence: "I cannot believe you did that!"
The tone is likely angry or surprised (accept variants.)
Name two features of magazine articles.
What distinguishes discursive writing from argumentative writing?
Title/semi-formal register/third person voice
Discursive writing presents multiple viewpoints; argumentative writing supports a specific stance.
Transform the following sentence into passive voice: "The teacher assigned the homework."
"The homework was assigned by the teacher."
Identify the type of sentence: "Although it was raining, we went for a walk."
This is a complex sentence.
What is the purpose of hyperbole in writing?
Induce pathos (emotional appeal).
Give an example of a formal register vs. an informal register.
Any acceptable examples, thematically similar.
What is the purpose of an evaluation article?
To assess and reflect on the quality of the writer’s arguments and furnish your opinion.
What is the rule for using "who" vs. "whom"?
What are the three main types of verbs, and provide an example for each?
‘Who’ = subject of a verb (the one doing the action) and ‘Whom’ = object of a verb or preposition (the one receiving the action)
Action verbs (e.g., run), linking verbs (e.g., be), and helping verbs (e.g., have).
Create a compound-complex sentence using at least two independent clauses and one dependent clause.
Any grammatically correct example with at least two independent and one dependent clause. Example: "Although I was tired, I finished my homework, and I went to bed late."
Differentiate between figurative and emotive language with an example.
Figurative language is a type of emotive language – the latter includes powerful, non-literary diction as well. Example: “We have ravaged the earth with our hungry little hands.
Explain the impact of jargon on clarity.
Rewrite the following sentence to improve clarity: "Due to the unfortunate circumstances, we will not be proceeding."
Limits the understanding of a popular audience but depending on the text-type, can improve concision;
"We will not proceed due to the unfortunate circumstances."
Explain the key strategies and elements of evaluation in Paper 2.
Strengths, weaknesses, implications and stakes to be addressed as well as strategies to combat challenges. Rhetorical devices and tone must be attended to. Scan the text for arguments, counter them and structure your task effectively.