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Task 3 Adding Detail to Sentences
2 points

Either
 Find a sample of written work where you have used four or more compound
or complex sentences to make your writing interesting and colourful for
the reader.
Or

 Choose a sample of your written work (about four sentences long) and
rewrite it below, adding extra detail to make it more interesting.

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Summary

Adding detail to sentences:
 Using only simple sentences in your writing can

make your writing dull and colourless.
 Varying the length of your sentences by also using

compound and complex sentences will keep your
reader interested, involved and wanting to read
more.

 Making good use of adjectives and adverbs also will
add detail and interest to your writing.

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