(a) Paper 3 tests a candidate’s ability to communicate in writing. Communication is established at 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 candidate should end with the prescribed ending; if not, deduct two marks. AD
CATEGORY MARKS FEATURES
A 16 – 20 - The candidate deliberately manipulates language to serve
his purpose.
- An outstanding script with a message to pass.
- Excellent choice of words.
B 11 – 15 - Great fluency and ease of expression
C 06 – 10 - Weak communication as a result of many errors
D 01 – 05 - There is generally no communication
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Imaginative Composition (Compulsory).
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Imaginative Composition (Compulsory).
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Either
a) Write a story ending with:
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Either
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