Want to pass your next English language paper with ease? Then these English language composition tips and tricks for success in BECE, WASSCE & NOV DEC are worth reading.
English composition is an important aspect of any English exam paper. Let us look at the following subheadings and how to deal with them.
Stages in writing essays
Before writing an essay, use this procedure below to get yourself ready to answer the questions.
(1). Identify the topic of the essay. Is it a letter, a narrative, or descriptive?
(2). Deciding on the purpose of the essay
(3). Identify the audience of the essay
(4). Gathering information of the essay
(5). Write the essay itself.
WRITING A COMPOSITION
The best English language composition tips and tricks for success in BECE, WASSCE & NOV-DEC must include the factors to consider when writing the essay properly.
In writing a composition, one must pay attention to grammar, punctuation, and style:
(1). Clearness is the most essential: therefore, words must be chosen accurately, phrases and clauses must be placed in the regular order: all pronouns must be clear in their references
(2). Slang and colloquial expression must be avoided.
(3) The first person should not be used in any essay in which the subject can be treated impersonally.
examples: I think, in my opinion, must not be used. It is always possible to use an impersonal expression such as it’s generally agreed. It’s probably a fact.
(4). Write simple words and do not endeavour to drag in long words.
(5) When you begin to write a composition you should remember that you will need the Introduction, a body, and a conclusion.
INTRODUCTION
The introduction should arise to the reader’s interest and state the main idea of the composition;
(1) It must catch the reader’s interest
(2). It must inform him or her about the main points of the composition
BODY OF THE LETTER
The body should state and develops the main points in the outline. In stating and developing your main points, you should pay special attention to the paragraphs comprising the body of your composition.
CONCLUSION
The conclusion should summarize the main points of the essay. Revise what have written. It’s most important that everything that’s written should be thoroughly revised. This will help you to detect a number of errors that can easily be detected.
PARAGRAPHING
A paragraph is a series of sentences developing one topic or point. The paragraphs of the essay must not be numbered.
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