Common Errors in English Language Paper 2

Section 1 (Reading for Ideas)

Note Making:

· Notes are not precised. Details and examples are mentioned.

· Some points are not extracted from the specified paragraphs.

· Points are written out of the given space.

· Points are illegible.

· Own points/ opinions are included.

· Two given points are also added to complete 15 points.

Summary:

· Own words are not used

· Linking Words are missing.

· Word count is either not mentioned or wrongly written.

· Word Count is exceeded. (More than 160 words.)

· All the points of notes are not included.

  

Short Question/ Answers:

· Facts and opinions are not taken from the specified paragraphs.

· No conclusion is drawn in conclusion question.

· In personal experience or opinion question, information or examples from the given   

  passage are taken.

Section 2 (Reading for Meanings)

·  Types of questions are not identified so answered inaccurately.

·  In own words questions, mere keywords are written than mentioning synonyms.

·  In quotation question, sentences are written instead of a word or phrase.

·  In vocabulary question, more than one meaning is given or more than seven words are

   used for description.

·  In vocabulary question, literal meaning is written instead of contextual meaning.

·  Conclusion is not drawn for inferential questions.