The function $f$  is defined as $f(x) = \frac{{3x + 2}}{{x + 1}},{\text{ }}x \in \mathbb{R},{\text{ }}x \ne  - 1$.

Sketch the graph of $y = f(x)$, clearly indicating and stating the equations of any asymptotes and the coordinates of any axes intercepts.

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Note:     Award A1 for correct shape, A1 for $x =  - 1$ clearly stated and asymptote shown, A1 for $y = 3$ clearly stated and asymptote shown, A1 for $\left( { - \frac{2}{3},{\text{ }}0} \right)$ and A1 for $(0,{\text{ }}2)$.

[5 marks]

Another standard question. On this occasion, specific coordinates were asked for, so some otherwise good candidates missed out on a couple of marks which they would have gained through greater care.