A complete guide to Leaving Cert English Paper 1. Detailed, clear instructions on how to compose in every genre. Sample answers take the student step by step through composition. Marked sample answers show how marks are won and lost. Exercises that give the student confidence to compose in each genre. Clear advice on how to write the perfect paragraph. Detailed section on punctuation with exercises. Extensive comprehension section packed with sample answers, advice and exercises. There are 11 chapters in this book. The chapters are the following The Five Language Styles Paragraphs Letters and Reports Diary Entries Short Articles Short Talks Long Articles Personal Essays Speeches Short Stories Comprehension