Candidate's Weakness

The Chief Examiners reported the following as some of the candidates' weaknesses:

* Misinterpretation of questions.

* Inability to give detailed answers.

* Poor knowledge of set texts.

* Writing of irrelevancies.

Suggested Remedies

To remedy the observed weaknesses:

* Candidates should buy and read the set texts.

* Candidates should not depend on key points and summary notes alone.

* Candidates should always read the rubrics before answering questions.

* Competent teachers should be employed to teach Literature-in-English.

* Teachers should attend workshops and seminars occasionally to familiarize themselves with the demands of the subject.