Practice Common Pitfalls To Avoid (1.6) - Composition - ICSE 12 English Language & Literature

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Question 1.
What is one way to avoid wandering off-topic in your writing?
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Think of a strategy to maintain focus.
Question 2.
Why is informal language generally discouraged in formal essays?
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Consider who the audience of an essay is.
3Question 3.
What is a common pitfall in essay writing?
- Wandering Off-Topic
- Strong Conclusion
- Clear Paragraphing
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Think about how staying focused affects understanding.
4Question 4.
True or False: Using slang is always acceptable in formal writing.
- True
- False
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Consider the audience of your writing.
Question 5.
Revise a given paragraph that has several flaws, such as lack of paragraphing, informal language, and redundancy.
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As you read, think about clarity and the main point.
Question 6.
Write a conclusion for a hypothetical essay on the importance of education that avoids weaker conclusion pitfalls.
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Focus on a strong final message that resonates with the reader.

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