Candidate's Weakness

Candidates’ weaknesses include:

1. Inability to write extensively on the chosen topics. They wrote far below the required 300 words;
2. Inability to approach argumentative essay properly. They did not balance their arguments;
3. Improper use of punctuation marks;
4. Inability to use tone-marks appropriately;
5. Carelessness as regards the use of modern Yoruba orthography;
6. Inability to indicate correctly the question numbers attempted and in some cases, not indicating at all;
7. Inability to write good Yoruba and correct spelling of terms;
8. Lack of in-depth knowledge of the set texts;
9. Illegible handwriting.

Suggested Remedies

1. The use of Yoruba as a means of communication should be encouraged;
2. Candidates should be encouraged to buy the recommended textbooks;
3. Candidates should imbibe the habit of studying the set texts thoroughly;
4. Candidates should equip themselves with the knowledge and correct use of punctuation marks;
5. Candidates should give special attention to the identified weaknesses in the preparation for the examination.