(1)       Most of the candidates lacked the tool to  express their ideas.  Many of them did  not demonstrate a good understanding of the questions and as such gave  unimaginable answers.
                    (2)       Some candidates still copied portions of  the set passages verbatim and gave them as answers.
                                SUGGESTED  REMEDIES
                    (1)       Candidates should endeavour to learn the basic  principles of the language as this will enable them to express their ideas  clearly.  
                      (2)       They should also learn the techniques of  answering questions.