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Paper 101/3 is intended to test the candidates ability to communicate in English. Communication is established in
different levels of intelligibility, correctness, accuracy, fluency, pleasantness and originality. It is the linguistic
competence shown by the candidate that should carry most of the marks.
NB: The candidates should begin with the prescribed statement. If not deduct 2 marks – AD
Category – marks
A 10 – 20 The candidate deliberately manipulates language to serve his purpose.
B 11- 15 This class is characterized by greater fluency and ease of expression. The
candidate demonstrates that he can use English as a normal way of expressing
himself.
C 6 – 10 The candidate communicates understandably but only more or less clearly. He is
not confident with the language.
D 01-05 There is generally no communication.
1. (a)
Must be a story. If not deduct 4 mks AD
Must begin with the given sentence. If not deduct 2 mks AD
. (b)
- Candidate must write an introduction.
- He or she should develop the points raised in the body.
- There should be a conclusion.
- NB: The candidate should come up with measures to combat flooding in urban areas.
- The examiner should consider the ability of the candidate to discuss the measures raised.
- Deduct 2 mks AD for an essay that exceeds 450 words
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