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a) Write a story ending with ...as I sat down wondering why all this had happened, I came to the realization that 'when the deal is...

a) Write a story ending with
...as I sat down wondering why all this had happened, I came to the realization that 'when the deal is too good, think twice'.
or

b) 'Both men and women should have equal rights in the job market.” Using adequate illustrations, write a composition for or against the statement.

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Imaginative composition
(a)
- It must by a story. If not deduct upto 4 AD
- It must end with the statement if not deduct 2AD.
- The story must present a credible scenario and buildup of events which must naturally lead to the given saying.
- The candidate must give an account which places him or her where she or he is at the moment showing how one was offered an attractive give and take deal which eventually leads to a serious defeat or loss.
- The experience should be a lesson that in future, one should be careful in similar circumstances. If this is not apparent, treat as an irrelevance and deduct up to 4AD.
- It must not exceed 2 pages, if more - 2AD for length.

OR

b)
- It must be an expository or discussive essay (accept an argumentive or debate format)
- Comparisons or contrasts must be shown.
- Accept a illustrating the stand taken.
- If a candidate discusses both sides, treat it as irrelevant and deduct up to 4AD.

marto answered the question on April 8, 2019 at 11:55

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