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Paper 103/3 is intended to test the candidate’s ability to communicate in writing.
Communication is established at different levels of intelligibility, correctness, accuracy,
fluency, pleasantness and originality. Within the constraints set by each question, it is
the linguistic competence shown by the candidate that should carry most of the marks. In
a factual essay, attention must also be given to the format, tone, and ability to follow
instructions.
Examiners should not hesitate to use the full range of marks for each essay. In a two
essay paper, it is the final, total mark that counts. It is important to determine FIRST
how each essay communicates and in which category A, B, C or D in fits
(The marks indicated below are for each essay in a 2 – essay paper)
D CLASS The candidate does not communicate at all. 01-05 or his/ her language
ability is so minimal that the examiner practically has to guess what the
candidate wants to say. The candidate fails to fit English words he/ she
knows into meaningful sentences. The subject is glanced at or distorted.
Practically no punctuation. All kinds of errors. 'Broken English' is
evident.
D-01-02 Chaotic. Little meaning whatsoever. Questions paper or some words
from it simply copied
D 03 Flow of thought almost impossible to follow. The errors are continuous
D+04-05 Although the English is often broken and the essay is full of errors of all
types, we can at least guess what the candidate wants to say.
C CLASS The candidate communicates understandably but only more or less
clearly. He/ she is not confident with his language. The subject is often
undeveloped. There may be some digressions. Unnecessary repetitions
are frequent. The arrangement is weak and the flow jerky. There is
economy of language. Mother tongue influence is felt.
C-06-07 The candidate obviously finds it difficult to communicate his ideas. He./
she is seriously hampered by his/ her very limited knowledge of structure
and vocabulary. This results in many gross errors of agreement, spelling,
misuse of prepositions, tenses, verb agreement and sentence construction.
C 08 The candidate communicates but not with consistent clarity. His/ her
linguistic abilities being limited, he / she cannot avoid frequent errors in
sentence structure. There is little variety or originality. Very bookish
English links are weak, incorrect and repeated at times.
C+ 09 – 10 The candidate communicates clearly but in a flat and uncertain manner.
Simple concepts, sentence forms are often strained. There may be an
overuse of clichés, unsuitable idioms. Proverbs are misquoted or
misinterpreted. The flow is still jerky.
B CLASS This class is characterized by greater fluency and ease of expression. The
candidate demonstrates that he/ she can use English as a normal way of
expressing himself/ herself. Sentences are varied and usually well
constructed. Some candidates become ambitious and even overambitious.
There may be items of merit of the word or one expression
type. Many Essays in this category may be just clean and unassuming, but
they still show that the candidate is at ease with the language.
B- 11- 12 The candidate communicates fairly and with some fluency. There may be
little variety in sentence structure. Gross errors are still found
occasionally.
B 13 The Sentences are varied but rather simple. Straightforward. The
candidate does not strain himself in an effort to impress. There is a fair
range of vocabulary and idiom. Natural and effortless. Some items of
merit. Economy of language.
B-f 14-15 The candidate communicates his ideas pleasantly and without strain. There
are errors and slips. Tenses, spelling and punctuation are quite good. A
number of items of merit of the ' whole sentence' or the whole
expression” type CLASS The candidate communicates not only fluently, but attractively with
originality and efficiency. He/ she has the ability to make us share his/ her
deep feelings, emotions, enthusiasms. He/ she expresses himself/ herself
freely and without any visible constraint. The script gives evidence of
maturity, good planning and often humour. Many items of merit which
indicate that the candidate has complete command of the language.
There is no strain, just pleasantness, clever arrangement, felicity of
expression.
16- 17 The candidate shows competence and fluency in using the language. He
may lack imagination or originality which usually provides the “ spark”
in such essays. Vocabulary, idiom, sentence structure, links, variety are
impressive. Gross errors are very rare.
18 Positive ability. A few errors that are felt be slips. The story or argument
has a definite impact. No grammar problem. Variety of structures. A
definite spark. Many margin ticks.
+ 19- 20 The candidate communicates not only information and meaning but also
and especially the candidate’s whole self: his / her feelings, tastes points
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