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rare minor errors occur only as ‘slips’ | 􀂃 uses a wide range of structures with full flexibility and accuracy; rare minor errors occur only as ‘slips’ |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 8 | 􀂃 sufficiently addresses all parts of the task\u003Cbr>􀂃 presents a well-developed response to the question with relevant, extended and supported ideas | 􀂃 sequences information and ideas logically\u003Cbr>􀂃 manages all aspects of cohesion well\u003Cbr>􀂃 uses paragraphing sufficiently and appropriately | 􀂃 uses a wide range of vocabulary fluently and flexibly to convey precise meanings\u003Cbr>􀂃 skilfully uses uncommon lexical items but there may be occasional inaccuracies in word choice and collocation\u003Cbr>􀂃 produces rare errors in spelling and/or word formation | 􀂃 uses a wide range of structures\u003Cbr>􀂃 the majority of sentences are error-free\u003Cbr>􀂃 makes only very occasional errors orinappropriacies |\n| 7 | 􀂃 addresses all parts of the task\u003Cbr>􀂃 presents a clear position throughout the response\u003Cbr>􀂃 presents, extends and supports main ideas, but there may be a tendency to overgeneralise and/or supporting ideas may lack focus | 􀂃 logically organises information and ideas; there is clear progression throughout\u003Cbr>􀂃 uses a range of cohesive devices appropriately although there may be some under-/over-use\u003Cbr>􀂃 presents a clear central topic within each paragraph | 􀂃 uses a sufficient range of vocabulary to allow some flexibility and precision\u003Cbr>􀂃 uses less common lexical items with some awareness of style and collocation\u003Cbr>􀂃 may produce occasional errors in word choice, spelling and/or word formation | 􀂃 uses a variety of complex structures\u003Cbr>􀂃 produces frequent error-free sentences\u003Cbr>􀂃 has good control of grammar and punctuation but may make a few errors |\n| 6 | 􀂃 addresses all parts of the task although some parts may be more fully covered than others\u003Cbr>􀂃 presents a relevant position although the conclusions may become unclear or repetitive\u003Cbr>􀂃 presents relevant main ideas but some maybe inadequately developed/unclear | 􀂃 arranges information and ideas coherently and there is a clear overall progression\u003Cbr>􀂃 uses cohesive devices effectively, but cohesion within and/or between sentences may be faulty or mechanical\u003Cbr>􀂃 may not always use referencing clearly or appropriately\u003Cbr>􀂃 uses paragraphing, but not always logically | 􀂃 uses an adequate range of vocabulary for the task\u003Cbr>􀂃 attempts to use less common vocabulary but with some inaccuracy\u003Cbr>􀂃 makes some errors in spelling and/or word formation, but they do not impede communication | 􀂃 uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms\u003Cbr>􀂃 makes some errors in grammar and punctuation but they rarely reduce communication |\n| 5 | 􀂃 addresses the task only partially; 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