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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 may be 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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