Student uses minimal variety of vocabulary. Some vocabulary may be used inappropriately. Response may lack quantity of descriptive words. Some attempts are made to include less commonly used vocabulary. Student uses a variety of vocabulary.
Most vocabulary is used accurately and appropriately.
Attempts are made to include less commonly used vocabulary. 6 points - Rich use of vocabulary with some idiomatic expressions Student accurately uses a rich variety of vocabulary and some idiomatic expressions. Student may use known vocabulary to circumlocute unknown words. This domain measures the use and accuracy 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.