Question 5 (AQA GCSE English Language): Quizzes
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What does SPaG stand for in GCSE English Language?
What does SPaG stand for in GCSE English Language?
Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar
How many marks is SPaG worth in Paper 2, Question 5?
How many marks is SPaG worth in Paper 2, Question 5?
16 marks
What is the primary function of a semi-colon?
What is the primary function of a semi-colon?
To link closely related clauses
What do colons introduce in writing?
What do colons introduce in writing?
Lists or explanations
When should apostrophes be used?
When should apostrophes be used?
For contractions and possession
What are three uses of commas?
What are three uses of commas?
Lists, clauses, and pauses
What is the rule for subject-verb agreement?
What is the rule for subject-verb agreement?
Singular with singular, plural with plural
What three types of sentences should you vary in writing?
What three types of sentences should you vary in writing?
Simple, compound, and complex
What must pronouns agree with?
What must pronouns agree with?
Their antecedents
Which are examples of discourse markers from the note?
Which are examples of discourse markers from the note?
However, furthermore, in contrast
Why should you read your work aloud during proofreading?
Why should you read your work aloud during proofreading?
To identify awkward phrasing & punctuation
Which words are cited as sophisticated vocabulary in the example?
Which words are cited as sophisticated vocabulary in the example?
Fosters, crucial, initiative