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B1 writing
Relevance and Appropriacy of Response, Coherence and Structure
The response addresses the task set and is fully appropriate.
Communication is clear and managed through markers such as however, whereas and although. Discrete elements are connected using simple markers and cause no confusion to the reader. Errors in structure, paragraphing, cohesion and coherence are minimal. Candidate’s response may not be directly related to the issue set out in the task or the response may not have addressed all bullet points. Communication is generally clear and ideas may be linked using a limited number of simple cohesive markers. Errors in structure, paragraphing, cohesion and coherence are evident but generally do not cause a strain on the reader. Candidate’s responses may be minimal in length and content. Candidate’s responses 1 may not be wholly related to the task, or the message may be unclear and communicate little to the reader. Where candidate responses are substantially short, off topic or do not address the task in any way, a maximum of 1 mark should be awarded. B1 writing
Candidate is absent or response is entirely unrelated to the task or task
is not attempted.
Grammar: Accuracy and Range
Attempts a mix of simple and complex forms, some of which are successful. Routine, straightforward expressions are accurate, and errors do not impede communication. More complex structures may be attempted but not always successfully. Punctuation is simple but accurate. Routine, simple and formulaic expressions are generally used with some accuracy. Errors may be more noticeable in number and may impede communication. Where complex structures are attempted, errors are frequent. There may be minor errors in punctuation which do not generally affect comprehension of message. Uses only a limited range of structures. Errors are frequent in all but the simplest of sentences. Basic sentence grammar is lacking. Punctuation is inconsistent, often impeding communication. Where candidate responses are substantially short, off topic or do not address the task in any way, a maximum of 1 mark should be awarded. B1 writing
Candidate is absent or response is entirely unrelated to the task or task is
not attempted.
Vocabulary: Accuracy and Range
The response shows a wide range of relevant everyday vocabulary used appropriately. Vocabulary is generally accurate when dealing with everyday topics. Spelling is generally accurate and any errors do not impede communication. A more limited range of vocabulary, although still used appropriately and sufficient to complete the task. There are spelling errors, however these do not generally impede communication. Vocabulary is limited, repetitive and frequently fails to convey meaning satisfactorily. Errors in spelling cause difficulty for the reader. Where candidate responses are B1 writing
substantially short, off topic or do not address the task in
any way, a maximum of 1 mark should be awarded. Candidate is absent, response is entirely unrelated to the task, or task is not attempted.