Question detail

For Section B Viewpoint writing, which option best applies writing for audience and purpose to this objective: Maintain Standard English where required by the task.

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Topic

Section B Viewpoint writing

Question

  1. A. Plan the audience, purpose, form, tone and viewpoint before choosing vocabulary and structure for Maintain Standard English where required
  2. B. Use the same register for every task in Technical accuracy in viewpoint writing
  3. C. Ignore form, paragraphing and argument for Maintain Standard English where required
  4. D. Add descriptive detail without controlling tone in Section B Viewpoint writing

Answer

Maintain Standard English where required answer: Plan the audience, purpose, form, tone and viewpoint before choosing vocabulary and structure for Maintain Standard English where required.

Explanation

Maintain Standard English where required uses Plan the audience, purpose, form, tone and viewpoint before choosing vocabulary and structure for Maintain Standard English where required because it matches the writing for audience and purpose focus for Technical accuracy in viewpoint writing. It separates the skill from weaker choices and keeps the response tied to the exact objective. Use AO5: choose audience, purpose, form, tone, viewpoint, content and paragraph structure before selecting vocabulary. Technical accuracy in viewpoint writing should plan audience, purpose, form, tone, viewpoint, content and structure before drafting.

Common mistake

maintain: summary instead of analysis

Students sometimes summarise Technical accuracy in viewpoint writing instead of explaining how the objective works in the answer.

Correct this by selecting a brief detail, explaining its effect, and linking the point back to "Maintain Standard English where required by the task."

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