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Chief Examiner reports for BECE 2018 (English, Part A/B/C) assess paper clarity, alignment with curriculum, and candidate performance. The report notes the paper standard matched prior years, with questions clear and within range. Strengths include effective English usage and competence in understanding and literature. Weaknesses cover confusion in article writing requirements, limited vocabulary, grammatical errors, and low knowledge of selected texts and comprehension, with poor handling of wh-questions. Proposed remedies focus on grammar study, distinguishing article types, wider reading and dictionary use, writing exercises, careful question reading, and studying literary instruments.

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English 2 (BECE 2018)

Paper standard and structure

Strengths of candidates

Weaknesses of candidates

Proposed treatments

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How does the report describe the BECE 2018 English paper standard?

The report states the paper standard was similar to previous years. The questions were clear, within the curriculum, and at the level of the candidates.

What are the main strengths identified among candidates?

Candidates used English wisely and demonstrated knowledge of the official features of the articles they wrote. Their work in understanding and literature parts was generally good.

What weaknesses and difficulties are highlighted, and what remedies are proposed?

Weaknesses include confusion between similar writing requirements, loss of focus on question demands, limited vocabulary, and grammatical errors, along with low knowledge of selected texts and difficulties with wh-questions. Remedies recommend stronger grammar study, distinguishing article types, wider reading with dictionary use, more writing exercises, careful reading of selected texts and questions, and learning techniques for comprehension questions.

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