GCEEnglish LanguageEssay Writing2022

A WAEC examiner deducts marks from a candidate's essay for 'register violation.' This means the candidate has

Aexceeded the required word limit for the essay
Bused a level or style of language inappropriate to the essay type or audienceCORRECT
Cfailed to include a title for the essay
Dcopied sentences directly from a published text without attribution
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Register refers to the variety of language used in a particular social situation or for a specific purpose. A register violation occurs when a writer uses language inappropriate to the context, such as using slang in a formal essay or using overly technical language in a letter to a layperson. This is a distinct error from exceeding word limits, omitting titles, or plagiarism.
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