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das Register
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register — formal (Sie) or informal (du); never mix them
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die Textlänge / der Umfang
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length — your answer must reach the required word count
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die Zeitform
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verb tense — Präsens, Perfekt/Präteritum, Futur; keep it correct and consistent
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die Textsorte
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text type — Blog, E-Mail, Artikel…; use its conventions
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eine Idee ausführen / entwickeln
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to develop an idea — expand it with reasons and examples, not just name it
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die Kongruenz / die Übereinstimmung
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agreement — articles, adjective endings and verbs must match (der neue Wagen)
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Which criterion does mixing du and Sie affect?
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Criterion C (conventions and register).
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Which criterion does a too-short text affect?
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Criterion B (message); you don't get to develop the ideas.
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Which criterion do verb-tense errors affect?
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Criterion A (language).
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What are the five steps of the final-check routine?
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Words → Register → Conventions → Verbs → Ideas.
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How long should you reserve for the final check?
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About five minutes at the end of the exam.
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What's the fix for a mixed register?
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Fix one register (du OR Sie) from the greeting to the sign-off and keep it consistent.
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Why does avoiding errors beat using rare vocabulary?
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A clear, consistent, well-developed answer with correct verbs scores higher than a flashy one full of slips.
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What's the fix for listing ideas without developing them?
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Develop 2–3 ideas with reasons and examples instead of naming many.
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