Guide to spelling, punctuation and grammar

Paragraph 4
(1) The phrase ‘The next time’ acts as a linking phrase between paragraphs.
(2) The opening sentence tells the reader what this paragraph is to be
about: the beginnings of Pip’s move away from the values of the
forge to his embracing the values of Satis House.
(3) Sentences two, three and four ‘flesh out’ the key point with detailed
references to his feeling ashamed of Joe and his reactions to the scorn
of Estella.
Paragraph 5
(1) ‘too’ is used as a linking word between paragraphs.
(2) Sentence one is the key sentence indicating that the subject of the
paragraph is Biddy and her influence.
(3) Another short quotation is used (within quotation marks) which adds
relevant detail to the topic of the sentence.
(4) The closing sentence of the paragraph makes a general statement
about Biddy that ‘ties up’ the paragraph neatly.
Paragraph 6
(1) Sentence one acts as the key sentence to the paragraph by mapping
out what the rest of the paragraph is to deal with: the impact Pip’s
inheritance has on his relationship with Joe and the forge.
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(2) Sentences two to six provide plenty of detail and close references to
Joe’s visiting Pip in London and illustrate the key point of the
paragraph.
(3) The last sentence acts as a summarising sentence to the paragraph by
emphasising the break between Pip and his old life.
Paragraph 7
(1) ‘indeed’ is the linking word used to link the paragraphs.
(2) Sentence one is the key sentence indicating that Bentley Drummle
and the world he represents are the topics of the paragraph.
(3) Sentences two, three and four add relevant detail by references to
Drummle, Estella and the Finches. These references back up the
point about the kind of values Drummle stands for, which seem to be
influencing Pip.
(4) The last sentence draws a general conclusion about Pip’s loss of
values based on the points discussed in the paragraph.
Paragraph 8
(1) ‘ however’ is used a linking word.
(2) Sentence one indicates the key point of the paragraph is the return of
Magwitch.
(3) Sentences two to six add detailed references to back up the key point
by analysing Pip’s changing attitudes to Magwitch.
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(4) The last two sentences of the paragraph both emphasise the general
point that can be deduced from the points that have been made.
Paragraph 9
(1) Sentence one is the key sentence of the paragraph by mentioning
Pip’s descent into illness and depression.
(2) Sentences two, three, four and five develop this main point by
referring to Joe and Biddy’s kindness and Pip’s gradual regeneration.
(3) The last two sentences add additional value to the paragraph by
making a judgement about the ending of the novel with reference to
the possible marriage of Estella and Pip.