Cambridge International Advanced Level 9688 Marathi November 2019 Principal Examiner Report for Teachers - Reading and Writing - Paper 9688/02

Oct 1, 2026

Cambridge International Advanced Level 9688 Marathi November 2019 Principal Examiner Report for Teachers assesses candidates’ performance in the Reading and Writing Paper (9688/02) and the Essay Paper (9688/03). It highlights the need for accurate comprehension, concise answers in candidates’ own words, and effective use of grammar and vocabulary. It emphasizes avoiding text-lifting, selecting relevant content for comprehension questions, and developing skills in finding and using synonyms. It also notes interference from Hindi affecting Marathi word choice and grammar, and provides feedback on specific questions and common response strengths and weaknesses.

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Section 1

Paper 9688/02 Reading and Writing

Paper 9688/03 Essay

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Cambridge International Advanced Level 9688 Marathi November 2019 Principal Examiner Report for Teachers MARATHI Paper 9688/02 Reading and Writing Key messages To excel in the Reading and Writing paper, it is imperative that candidates demonstrate understanding of the passage given. They are expected to answer the questions precisely and concisely and in their own words as far as possible. To this end , candidates could benefit from practice of grammar and vocabulary and guidance with resources (books, plays and TV serials in Marathi) . Wider general reading is advisable. Candidates would benefit from more practice in finding and understanding synonyms in Marathi. Candidates should not‘lift’the text and use it unaltered in their answer as this does not show understanding of the text and cannot be credited. General comments The influence of the Hindi language on the Marathi used by the candidates has been evident. This often resulted in incorrect use of words and grammar. Candidates should be trained to express their views in Marathi using complex and varied structures. Candidates often made grammatical mistakes of the kind that changes the meaning of the word completely, e.g. पहाट instead of पहात; नɉद -नɉड , दातून for दाटून. When answering the comprehension questions (Questions 3 and 4) candidates should make every effort to fully understand the demands of t he question before attempting to answer. Many candidates copied out long portions of the text, which was often not selective enough to demonstrate adequate comprehension. Some candidates tried hard to use their own words and the stronger candidates successfully showed their ability to express their views in their own words, using complex and varied language. However, some candidates tended to be vague or express their ideas with limited vocabulary and / or copy it all from the text. Particular areas of improvement include vocabulary and grammar in complex structures. Comments on specific questions Section 1 Question 1 Candidates are expected to answer the questions by finding the synonym of the given word from the passage. Responses to this question were good. Every word was attempted by all and many candidates have answered successfully found all five synonyms. Question 2 Responses to Question 2 (which was about clarifying phrases), were good. Many candidates achieved very good results in this question and some managed to score the maximum. 'जाणीव ह􀀟णे'- (to realise) and 'ताÞयात ठेवणे (to keep under control) were a challenging for some candidates. © 2019 Cambridge International Advanced Level 9688 Marathi November 2019 Principal Examiner Report for Teachers Question 3 It was evident that candidates found the topic accessible and all of them attempted to answer all questions. The answers were mostly informative, but some candidates copied out large chunks of text almost indiscriminately and thus their answers could not be credited. Candidates should use their own words as far as possible. Question 4 Response on the Question 4 has been attempted by all of the candidates – quite successfully in many cases. However, as was the case with Question 3 some candidates copied out long portions of the text, which was usually not selective enough to demonstrate adequate comprehension. Candidates should be encouraged to be selective in their answers and to use their own words. Question 5 (a) Responses to Question 5(a) were satisfactory. It was about activities people do to stay healthy. Most candidates understood the demands of the question and came up with reasonable summaries of the main points in the two reading texts. Some candidates wrote too much, almost retelling the passages in their entirety, while others struggled to use their own words. (b) Question 5(b) asked about the facilities available in the candidates’ country for maintaining good health. Responses were generally good, and many candidates described successfully th

FAQs

What are the key expectations for success in the Reading and Writing paper?

Candidates must demonstrate understanding of the given passage and answer questions precisely and concisely in their own words where possible. They should avoid copying text unchanged and should practice grammar, vocabulary, and finding synonyms in Marathi.

What common issue affected performance in the comprehension questions (Questions 3 and 4)?

Many candidates copied long portions of the text, which was not selective enough to show adequate comprehension. Examiners encourage candidates to understand the question first, then choose relevant parts and paraphrase using their own words.

How does the report explain language errors in candidates’ Marathi?

It notes clear influence from Hindi in candidates’ Marathi, leading to incorrect word choice and grammar. It also gives examples where grammatical mistakes change the meaning and emphasizes training candidates to express views using complex and varied structures.

Oct 1, 2026

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