(a)  Candidates were expected to write an essay on “A competition held in my school”.
Most of the candidates did not explain properly the particular competition and their contribution to it.

(b) Here, candidates were required to write on the topic: “My favourite friend”.  
     Most of the candidates that attempted this question gave the required points.

(d) This is an expository essay and candidates were expected to write on the topic:     
          “Riches contain dregs”.
     Most of the candidates did not back-up their views with short story to buttress their points.

(e) In this question candidates were required to give their opinion on the topic “Religion has been commercialised in this country”.
     Most candidates focused on the pros and thus overlooked the cons of this topic.

(e) Candidates were to write a letter to explain government activities to improve on the provision of electricity in the country. 
     Most candidates were not really familiar with the activities. Emphasis was on the epileptic nature of power supply in most communities in the country.