There may be some repetition of words and expressions. Some vocabulary may be used inappropriately. Response may include an English word which is difficult to circumlocute in the target language. Response may lack quantity of words. 3 points - Adequate and accurate use of vocabulary for this level Student uses a variety of vocabulary.
Most vocabulary is used accurately and appropriately.
4 points - Rich use of vocabulary, with some idiomatic expressions Student accurately uses a rich variety of vocabulary and some idiomatic expressions. Attempts may be made to include less commonly used vocabulary. Student may use known vocabulary to circumlocute unknown words. This domain assesses the level of accuracy and use of basic language structures . At this level formation of the present tense becomes more important and should be given more weight in determining control of basic language structures.