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Punctuation and Vocabulary in Writing

The document outlines various areas of weakness in writing, including issues with literal translation, grammar, coherence, and vocabulary usage. It emphasizes the importance of rephrasing, maintaining a consistent register, and avoiding digressions to improve clarity and structure. Additionally, it highlights the need for more detailed development of ideas and accurate spelling.

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Punctuation and Vocabulary in Writing

The document outlines various areas of weakness in writing, including issues with literal translation, grammar, coherence, and vocabulary usage. It emphasizes the importance of rephrasing, maintaining a consistent register, and avoiding digressions to improve clarity and structure. Additionally, it highlights the need for more detailed development of ideas and accurate spelling.

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Name:__________________ ISEE Oxford / Cambridge

June/Nov:______ ex:___ For


WHAT ARE Examiner's
YOUR AREAS Use
OF Punctuation
WEAKNESS? = destroys structure

Literal Translation
from Arabic Comma Splice
= makes no proper = destroys structure
sense in English so you
need to REPHRASE!

Sentence Fuse
= destroys structure
Complete Digression
OFF POINT!
you misunderstood the
question so REPEAT! Basic Grammar
1:2 or 2:1

Lack of Complex = 5C's


Partial Digression = Safe Structures
you've written irrelevant most sentences are
information = no credit correct but simple!
& time wasting or compound using
"and" or "but"

Inconsistent Register
switching from formal
Fulfillment of ALL to informal
Question's Tasks
you forgot a task / tasks
so please be careful
Wrong Register
used formal when you
should've used informal
OR used informal when
you should have used
Repetition of vocab formal
or linking words e.g. and
Use alternatives!
All Vocabulary is
Poor=Lacks OOMPH!
Density of Error
Obscures Meaning
meaning is NOT clear Some good vocabulary
= I don't understand is used BUT I
what you want to say! still need MORE

More to Add = More


Overuse of Details to Shine!
sophisticated vocab
= ideas lack development
that is making your
writing quite cheesy
= you're just
excessively stuffing
the sentence with Spelling!
= more accuracy needed
'forced' vocab.

C
+
__________
=
__________

L
__________

Word Count :___________

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