Some of the weaknesses of the candidates include:

• poor knowledge of set texts and literary appreciation;

• misinterpretation of questions;
• inability to write good English;
• illegible handwriting;
• writing of irrelevancies;
• poor expression. 

Suggested Remedies

To ameliorate the observed weaknesses,

• Candidates should buy and read the set texts.
• Candidates should not depend on study aids and summary notes alone.
• Candidates should read the questions and make sure they understand what is required of them before answering the questions.