Guide to spelling, punctuation and grammar

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RACTICE
1. Write the opening paragraphs of essays written in response to these
assignment topics:
a) ‘The warming of the planet is the most serious issue that faces
mankind today.’ Discuss this statement.
b) ‘Celebrity culture is a prominent and unwelcome feature of
contemporary society.’ Discuss.
c) ‘Torture can never be condoned in any circumstances by a
civilised country.’ Discuss this statement making your own point
of view clear.
2. Look at past examination papers in the subjects you are studying.
Choose some questions and write opening paragraphs in response to
them.
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HE OPENING PARAGRAPH

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