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For Section B Viewpoint writing, which option best applies inference from evidence to this objective: Use discourse markers and transitions to connect ideas clearly.

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Section B Viewpoint writing

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A. Select a brief phrase, infer the implied meaning, then explain how the evidence supports it for Use discourse markers and transitions
B. Copy a long section without interpreting the implication in Developing viewpoint and argument
C. Guess an idea without using evidence for Use discourse markers and transitions
D. Retell the events instead of explaining the meaning in Section B Viewpoint writing

Answer

Use discourse markers and transitions answer: Select a brief phrase, infer the implied meaning, then explain how the evidence supports it for Use discourse markers and transitions.

Explanation

Use discourse markers and transitions uses Select a brief phrase, infer the implied meaning, then explain how the evidence supports it for Use discourse markers and transitions because it matches the inference from evidence focus for Developing viewpoint and argument. It separates the skill from weaker choices and keeps the response tied to the exact objective. Use AO1: select one brief phrase, infer the implicit meaning, and explain how the evidence proves the point for Developing viewpoint and argument. Developing viewpoint and argument should plan audience, purpose, form, tone, viewpoint, content and structure before drafting.

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discourse: summary instead of analysis

Students sometimes summarise Developing viewpoint and argument 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 "Use discourse markers and transitions to connect ideas clearly."

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For Section B Viewpoint writing, which option best applies language method and reader effect to this objective: Use discourse markers and transitions to connect ideas clearly.