Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level 9688 Marathi November 2016 Principal Examiner Report for Teachers - Paper 9688/02 Reading and Writing

Oct 1, 2026

Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level 9688 Marathi Principal Examiner Report for Teachers provides guidance on candidates’ performance in the Reading and Writing component. It emphasizes demonstrating understanding of the given passage, answering with one’s own vocabulary, and increasing vocabulary through wider general reading. It highlights common issues such as incorrect word/grammar use, non-selective copying from the text, vague responses, weak spellings, and limited use of complex structures. Specific comments address difficult synonym tasks, errors in paraphrasing, and misunderstanding of obstacles and facilities questions.

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Reading Time15 min

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Section 1

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Paper 9688/03 Essay - Key messages

General comments - Essay

Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level 9688 Marathi November 2016 Principal Examiner Report for Teachers MARATHI Paper 9688/02 Reading and Writing Key messages In order to do well in this paper, candidates should demonstrate understanding of the passage given. Candidates are expected to answer the questions using their own vocabulary as far as possible. Candidates should therefore have enough resources to increase their vocabulary in order to achieve this. Experience of wider general reading is advisable. General comments In general, better teaching resources can help better achievement, especially improvement in vocabulary. Incorrect use of words and grammar has been often observed. Candidates should be trained to express their views in fine language with complex and varied structures. In the comprehension question candidates should understand the full demands of the question before attempting to answer. Many candidates copied out long portions of the text, which was not always selective enough to demonstrate adequate comprehension. Some candidates tried hard to use their own language, while others did not. Stronger candidates successfully showed their ability to suggest a range of ideas and their ability to express their views. However, the candidates of lower ability tend to be vague or express their ideas with limited vocabulary or tend to copy from the text. Particular areas of improvement include spellings, vocabulary and complex structures. Comments on specific questions Section 1 Question 1 A number of candidates were struggling to provide synonyms of the words given . मह×वाकां¢ा (ambition) and पातळी (level), were found most challenging. Question 2 This question was successfully tackled by the majority of candidates. However, a few wrote a similar sentence to what was given in the passage for‘ͧसंहाचा वाटा असणे’(to have a major share) Question 3 Response to Question 3 has been attempted by all the candidates. Candidates found the topic accessible. The answers were mostly informative; however most of the candidates copied out of the relevant part of the text, and thus lost language marks. Candidates should use their own words as far as possible. Question 4 This question has been successfully attempted by most candidates. Again, many candidates resorted to copying out long portions of the text, which was not always selective enough to demonstrate adequate comprehension. Candidates should be encouraged to be selective in their answers and to use a wide range of vocabulary in their own words. The meaning of‘गुǽͩकãलȣ’(the key to success) was not clear to some candidates. © 2016 Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level 9688 Marathi November 2016 Principal Examiner Report for Teachers Question 5 Many of the responses to Question 5(a) were unsatisfactory and a number of candidates appeared not to have understood the demands of the question. In this part of the question, candidates were expected to analyse the paragraphs and write about the possible obstacles in achieving success in education and career. Part of the problem was that the meaning of‘अडथळे’(obstacles) seemed to be unclear to many candidates. In Question 5(b) candidates were asked to write about different‘योजना’ facilities in their country to fulfil their dream. Many did not understand the full scope of the question and therefore did not give a satisfactory reply to this question. © 2016 Cambridge International Advanced Level 9688 Marathi November 2016 Principal Examiner Report for Teachers MARATHI Paper 9688/03 Essay Key messages In order to perform well on this paper, candidates should: • select a title which they understand and focus on the terms in the question • write a clear, concise and logical argument with appropriate exemplification • use accurate and idiomatic Marathi with a range of grammatical structures and appropriate vocabulary • plan their

FAQs

How should candidates answer comprehension questions in Paper 9688/02 Reading and Writing?

Candidates should understand the full demands of the question first and then answer using their own vocabulary. Over-copying long parts of the text is not selective enough to demonstrate comprehension and loses language marks.

What language weaknesses are frequently observed in the Reading and Writing responses?

Incorrect use of words and grammar is often observed, along with weak spellings, limited vocabulary, vague expression, and difficulty using complex and varied structures. Candidates are encouraged to write views in fine language with complex structures.

What should candidates do to improve performance in the Essay paper (Paper 9688/03)?

Candidates should select a title they understand, plan their essay so the opening paragraph sets out the argument, write a clear and logical argument with appropriate examples, and provide a conclusion based on the prior arguments.

Oct 1, 2026

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