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 the argumentative essay properly, they did not balance their arguments,as a result wrote only in favour of the topic and failed to take a stand;
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.
10. Lack of in-depth knowledge of the phonological and grammatical aspects of the subject.

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 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.