SECTION B

√ correct sentence BAND 5 [ DISTINCTION ] – DS

√√ new correct word phrase  Well-crafted paragraphs contributing to
ᴧ omission of words control of texts. Eg : clear, logical links
( ) chunking of words between paragraphs.
[ ] irrelevant idea / general  Range of punctuation is used accurately to
statement give clarity.
^^^ spelling error / minimum error  Vocabulary is used effectively to convey
_____ major error / grammar error / purpose / opinion.
structure of sentence
/ / total distortion / misrepresentation
11 - 12

BAND 4 [ EXCEPTION ] – EX BAND 3 [ GOOD] – GD

 Paragraphs are used to link the text.
 Use of a variety of sentence structures with
minimal errors.
 Range of punctuation is used almost correctly.
 Vocabulary is used almost effectively to convey
purpose / opinion.
 Paragraphs are sometimes used to sequence
ideas.
 Use a variety of sentence structures with some
errors.
 Most sentences are correctly demarcated
(clearly shown).
 Vocabulary is used correctly.

08 - 10 05 - 07

BAND 1 [ LIMITED ] – LT
BAND 2 [ SATISFACTORY ] – ST  Reader is given basic information
 Some attempts are made to sequence the ideas  Sentences have meaning
logically.  Sentences are sometimes demarcated by capital
 Use of simple sentences but with some errors. letters and full stops.
 Punctuation is mostly accurate.  Attempts are made to use vocabulary in a very
 Simple vocabulary is used. limited range.
 Ideas are grouped together although paragraphs
may not be shown.
Performance fails to meet the lowest description –
0

03 - 04 01 - 02
 SECTION C
BAND 5 [ DISTINCTION ] – DS
 The language is accurate with varied and
√ correct sentence sophisticated sentence structures.
√√ new correct word phrase  Ideas are well planned to sustain the interest of
ᴧ omission of words the reader.
( ) chunking of words  Well-crafted paragraphs contributing to control
of texts. Eg : clear, logical links between
[ ] irrelevant idea / general
paragraphs.
statement  Range of punctuation used is entirely accurate.
^^^ spelling error / minimum error  Vocabulary is used effectively to create a strong
_____ major error / grammar error / image
structure of sentence  Spelling is accurate
/ / total distortion / misrepresentation
24-25
22-23

BAND 4 [ EXCEPTION ] – EX BAND 3 [ GOOD] – GD

 The language is generally accurate with sentences
showing some variations.
 Ideas are almost well planned to sustain the interest of
the reader.
 Paragraphs are used to help structure the text with
some evidence of appropriate links between
paragraphs.
 Range of punctuation used is almost correctly.
 Vocabulary is used almost effectively to create a
strong image.
 Spelling is mostly accurate.
 The language is sufficient accurate with some
simple sentences
 Ideas are generally well planned to sustain the
interest of the reader
 Paragraphs are generally used to help structure the
text with some evidence of appropriate links
between paragraphs.
 Range of punctuation used is generally accurate.
 Some evidence of accurate choice of vocabulary
used
 Spelling is generally accurate

19 - 21 13 - 15
16 - 18 10 - 12

BAND 2 [ SATISFACTORY ] – ST BAND 1 [ LIMITED ] – LT

 Meaning is clear but with frequent errors in simple
sentences.
 Some attempts are made to sequence the ideas
logically.
 Some attempts are made to put the text in paragraphs.
 Some punctuation used are accurate.
 Attempts are made to use vocabulary in a very limited
range.
 Correct spelling of high frequency words is used.
 Paragraphs is shown
 Sentences are sometimes demarcated by capital
letters and full stops.
 Heavy frequency of serious errors / structural error,
impeding the reading in many places.
 Correct spelling of high frequency words is used
 Chucking of ideas.
Performance fails to meet the lowest description – 0

08 - 09 03 - 04
05 - 07 01 - 02