Accuracy: Grammar, Spelling And Punctuation
Overview
Accuracy is the quiet half of a good language mark. Even with strong ideas, a wide vocabulary and varied sentences, frequent slips in grammar, spelling and punctuation slow the reader down and pull the mark back. The good news is that most errors that cost ESL candidates marks are a small, predictable set, which means they can be learned and checked for.
This lesson names the errors examiners penalise most often, shows how to spot and correct them, and gives you a quick proofreading routine for the end of the exam. You will compare an error-filled paragraph with a corrected one and see how clean, controlled writing reaches the higher bands.
Objectives
- Write with control of grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Recognise and correct the errors most often penalised by examiners.
- Proofread a response to remove slips before the end of the exam.
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Accuracy: Grammar, Spelling And Punctuation. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Which sentence uses the correct tense for a finished past time? A. Last week I have seen a great film. B. Last week I saw a great film. C. Last week I am seeing a great film. D. Last week I seeing a great film. Answer: B
- Which sentence is correct for subject-verb agreement? A. The machines is working well. B. The machines are working well. C. The machines be working well. D. The machines working well is. Answer: B
- Which version fixes the run-on 'The shop was shut I went home'? A. The shop was shut I went home. B. The shop was shut, so I went home. C. The shop was shut I, went home. D. The shop, was shut I went home. Answer: B
- According to the mark scheme, which errors damage a mark the most? A. Any error at all, equally B. Errors that impede communication, making the reader work out the meaning C. Only spelling errors D. Errors in very long words only Answer: B
- What is the best use of the last few minutes of a writing task? A. Adding more new ideas quickly B. Proofreading slowly for your common error types and run-on sentences C. Counting the words again D. Rewriting the whole answer Answer: B
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