GCSE English Vocabulary and Sentence Structure

I have noticed when reading A* essays, the students all have a similar style throughout their essay which makes it sound of a high standard. They also use appropriate vocabulary.

I am wondering how do you learn a range of vocabulary and switch old boring words for more impressive ones. I think these would improve my writing massively but I don't know where to look for the words which are a must to use.

Anyone who's good at writing with a range of vocabulary can please advice me some ways of improving and developing in that area.

Furthermore is there a certain way you should structure your sentence, for example, complex compound sentences? If anyone has any examples of their A* or A word that would love to share and give advice would be really appreciated.

There's no point, its more acquired rather than anything, not something you can simply memorise a few hours before the exam.

Some ways are:
- flicking through a thesaurus or dictionary
- reading a good book
- watching a good news channel

Good Luck with everything

Oh thank you, have you got any recommendations of books that would be intriguing to read as well as expanding my vocabulary?

Here are some, I hope you like them and they help you;
- The Book Thief
- A Thousand Splendid Suns
- The Kite Runner
- Life of Pi

Your school should provide you with guides on writing styles and punctuation and vocabulary which will help you, but reading on your own will ensure that the knowledge sticks.

lol i dont think hes doing gcses anymore mate