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There are things you should do before leaving your

house: switch off lights, turn off taps, set your
security alarm and lock the door.

Task 2: (2 points)

Below is a sample conversation, showing correct punctuation. Award up to two points for
a correctly punctuated playscript.

Steve: Hi Gary, I’m off to play pool. Do you want to come?

Gary: I would love to , Steve, but I’ve got to go to the dentist. I’ve got an emergency
appointment.

Steve: That sounds bad! What’s wrong?

Gary: I was playing cricket yesterday and the field was very muddy. I slipped and the
ball hit me in the face.

Steve: That must have ben painful. Will you be able to come after your appointment?

Gary: Yes, I should be able to meet you after my treatment – if I’m not too sore!

Task 3: Find your own evidence (4 points)

Award up to four points for a sample of written work, from any subject, showing
correct use of colons.

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Target 10: Semi-colons Double point target
Task 1: (2 points)

The related ideas are shown joined up below:

The cat purred contentedly. I couldn’t walk another step.

The hinges were rusty and worn.
The necklace sparkled brightly.

The door creaked loudly. All the fish were gone.

I felt exhausted. The diamonds were real.

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