Topic Three (1.3): Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar- Key Technical Skills

The final topic in Module 1 looks at the key skills of spelling, punctuation and grammar. It has a particular focus on the different types of sentence that you will need to be able to use at IGCSE level, and on punctuation. There are separate marks throughout the IGCSE mark scheme for spelling, punctuation and grammar, so you need to make sure that they are as correct and accurate as possible when you write your answers in the exam. If they are not, you will find yourself losing marks unnecessarily, so the sooner you work on them, the better. Please make sure that you use a dictionary (in book form) to check all spellings, and to ensure that you are using the right word for the meaning and context.

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Please start by reading through pages 56 to 65.

The following key areas are covered:

  • Accurate sentences
  • Tense and verb agreement
  • Sentence punctuation
  • Reported and directed speech

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Now work through the activities on pages 56 to 65, focussing on one key area at a time. We have added the following resources to support you in each of these areas:

  • Accurate sentences

Complete the tasks on the PowerPoint Sentence Functions after completing question 1 of the work on accurate sentences.

Download READ - Sentence Functions (PowerPoint)

  • Tense and verb agreement

After you have completed question 1 of the work on tense and verb agreement, check your answer using PowerPoint Tenses and Verb Agreement. Then complete the task on slide 2.  You can check your answer to this on slide 3.

Download READ - Tenses and Verb Agreements (PowerPoint)

Complete the Worksheet Using Modal Verbs.

Download COMPLETE - Using Modal Verbs (Worksheet)

  • Sentence punctuation

Complete the Worksheets About Apostrophes, Commas and Colons / Semi-colons which contain further activities to help you practise the correct use of these punctuation marks.

Download COMPLETE - Apostrophes (Worksheet)

Download COMPLETE - Commas (Worksheet)

Download COMPLETE - Colons and Semi-colons (Worksheet)

You can check your answers for questions 1, 2 and 4 of the work on sentence punctuation using the PowerPoint Sentence Punctuation Answers. On the last three slides there is also an additional activity you can complete.

Download CHECK - Sentence Punctuation Answers (PowerPoint)

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Please watch our Wolsey Hall revision guides on Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar:

WATCH - Revision Guides: Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar

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Complete the worksheet Reported and Direct Speech as an extension task.

Download COMPLETE - Reported and Direct Speech (Worksheet)

Worksheet Icon.png Assignment

When you are fully prepared and feel confident with the material, you should complete Assignment One (A) and submit it to your tutor for marking and feedback. You can then complete Assignment One (B) - Spelling and Grammar Quiz.