Candidates’ weaknesses include:

1. Lack of proper understanding of some essay topics;
2.     Lack of exposure to selected Literature texts (Oral and Written);
3.     Poor orthography e.g. dotting of letters, poor use of tone marks;
4.     Inability to write correct Yoruba words and correct spelling of terms;
5.     Lack of in-depth knowledge of the set texts;
6.     Illegible handwriting;
7.     Writing only the pros and neglecting the cons of an argumentative

    essay;

Lack of in-depth knowledge of the phonological and grammatical aspects    of the subject. 

SUGGESTED REMEDIES

1. Cooperation on the part of parents and candidates in the teaching and learning of the subject, especially through the procurement of literature and language textbooks.
2. Candidates should imbibe the habit of using the school and public libraries.
3. Candidates should imbibe the habit of studying the set texts thoroughly.
4. Candidates should equip themselves with the rudiments of the language   and the correct usage of punctuation marks.
5. Candidates should use appropriate tone marks since Yoruba is a tonal language.
6. Candidates should give special attention to the identified weaknesses in preparation for the examination.
7. Candidates should endeavour to write legibly to avoid losing marks, especially in essay writing.