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VOCABULARY<br />
Sophistication of words used<br />
Rate the level of sophistication of words using the rating scale below, and insert the appropriate<br />
number in the box provided, e.g.<br />
Rating scale:<br />
1. unsophisticated<br />
2. fairly sophisticated<br />
3. very sophisticated<br />
Instances of informal language<br />
- List all instances of informal language used<br />
- Indicate the type of informal language used. Insert ‘N’ in the ‘Type’ box to indicate<br />
‘Non-Standard English’, and ‘C’ for any other instance which may be deemed as<br />
colloquial or inappropriate<br />
- Insert count of instances of informal language.<br />
SPELLING<br />
- Insert count of incorrect spellings<br />
- List all incorrect spellings in the ‘incorrect’ boxes – one word in each box. Identify the<br />
correct word by the context and write it in the adjacent ‘correct’ box, e.g.<br />
List all incorrect spellings with correct word given where necessary<br />
Incorrect Correct Incorrect Correct<br />
becase because laterly lately<br />
repply reply<br />
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