Now let’s bring together Modules 6–10 — syntax, wordplay, collocation, persuasion, and style editing.

Notice

  • Complex syntax (Module 6): fronting, periodic/loose sentences, stylistic inversion.
  • Wordplay and ambiguity (Module 7): puns, double meanings, humour devices.
  • Precision collocation (Module 8): advanced collocations, binomials, proverbs.
  • Persuasion and debate (Module 9): claim-evidence-warrant, rebuttal, polite interruption.
  • Editing for style (Module 10): cutting redundancy, sentence rhythm, cohesion.

Rule

Rule: these five skills are what separate polished, native-like writing and speech from merely “correct” English — they are largely about editing, refining, and structuring what you already know how to say grammatically.

Practice

  1. Which module covered fixed binomials like “safe and sound”?
    Answer: Module 8: Precision Collocation & Fixed Expressions.
  2. Which module covered claim-evidence-warrant argument structure?
    Answer: Module 9: Persuasion, Debate & Spontaneous Argumentation.
  3. Rewrite this sentence more concisely, using a skill from Module 10: “It is absolutely essential that each and every person attend.”
    Answer: “It is essential that everyone attend.”
  4. Which module covered periodic vs loose sentences?
    Answer: Module 6: Complex Syntax and Stylistic Variation.

Connect

Review Modules 6–10 with a mixed round of Error Correction.

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CEFR: C2

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