PRACTICE FOR PAPER 2 QUESTION 3

Section C Question 3

( Pictures with short notes are given . Write sentences to describe the pictures given. Use the notes given to help you write the sentences )

You are advised to spend 35 minutes on this section.

TIPS

1. Read the instructions carefully.
2. Look at the pictures carefully. 
3. Read and understand the notes given for each picture. Understand the story.
4. Pay attention to the words given to give you a clue to what tense to use.
5. Try to use the same tense throughout. The introduction maybe in Present Tense if you are describing the main character of the story. 
6. Using the notes given , write 3 or 4 paragraphs to describe the pictures or story. Write neatly.
7. Have an opening and a closure. 
8. Write a variety of sentences. Use simple, compound and complex sentences. 
9. Write creatively. Use proper vocabulary to express your ideas.
10. Use adjectives and adverbs to make them interesting. 
11. If you are confident, use idioms, similies or proverbs.
12. Your sentences should link well so that your story has a smooth flow in your story. (Meanwhile, Within a few minutes, As he was walking home, Immediately, Firstly,Then, After that , Suddenly , etc )
13. Check for mistakes in spelling, grammar and punctuation. Check that you have used the full-stop, comma and capital letters. 
14. Use the correct sentence structures. 
15. You may change the order of the words as long as the meaning is clear.
16. Plan your ideas well. Do not repeat your ideas. 

MARKS FOR PAPER 2 QUESTION 3

Full Marks - 15

Excellent - 13 – 15 

Language used is very good. Ideas are clear, well-planned and interesting. Simple, compound and complex sentences.New words are used. No spelling and 

punctuation errors.

Good 9 – 12 

Language used is good. Tried to make simple, compound and complex sentences. Some errors made. Most ideas are well-planned, relevant and clear. New words are used. Some spelling and punctuation errors. Meaning is clear.

Average 5 – 8 

Language used is correct. Simple sentences with errors. Meaning is clear. Ideas are quite good and vocabulary is enough.Vocabulary is adequate to convey meaning. A few punctuation and spelling errors.

Weak 1 – 4 

Poor use of the language. Many errors in sentences, spelling and punctuation. Ideas cannot be understood. Vocabulary is very weak. Sentences must have meaning.