Candidates’ weaknesses were observed in the following areas:

1.       Content  -  Some candidates were unable to write the essay up to the
           required number of words. i.e. 300 words, which earned them low marks in the essay.
2.       Mechanical Accuracy  -  Spelling errors were rampant in their essays and grammar.  Most of them did not write with the official orthography.
3.       Literature  -  Some candidates found it difficult to answer questions on the literature aspect . It was obvious from the performance of the candidates that many of them did not read the prescribed textbooks, therefore they resorted to guess-work in answering the questions.
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In general, students should endeavour to prepare themselves well in readiness for the examination by buying and reading prescribed books and also study Igbo books that will build-up their written Igbo.