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Imaginative composition
a) Points of interpretation
- It must be a story if not deduct 4 marks
- Must begin with the given statement if not deduct 2 marks
- The statement must be relevant to the story.
b) Points of interpretation
- The composition must be argumentative, candidate can argue for/ against the statement. If not deduct upto 4 marks
- Candidate must take a stand/ position. If not deduct upto 4 marks
- Must be in continuous prose
NB: Maximum deduction for both 1a and 1b is 4 marks
marto answered the question on June 12, 2019 at 02:19
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