SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

SPM WRITING – QUICK QUIZ

1. List the four sub-scales for writing assessment.

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2. What three main aspects of writing does the Language sub-scale focus on?

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3. What do you understand by the term ‘overlength’?

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4. Under which two sub-scales would you consider spelling and punctuation?

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5. Which sub-scale is the same for all CEFR levels? ___________________________

6. What is the difference between ‘simple connectors’ and ‘cohesive devices’?

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7. What is the primary focus for the Communicative Achievement sub-scale?

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8. Give an example of simple idea.

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9. Give two examples of ‘cohesive devices’.

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10. Under which subheading would you reward good paragraphing? ___________________________

11. What is an ‘error’?

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12 The assessment scales refer to things being done ‘appropriately’ – what does this mean?

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