English Language 2016 quick question

Just for reassurance is it correct that you wont lose marks for going over the 250 - 350 suggested word count in question 1 and 2 ??

Reply 1

nitthushz

Original post by LifeInEducation

Just for reassurance is it correct that you won't lose marks for going over the 250 - 350 suggested word count in question 1 and 2 ??

Yes, you will loose marks.But im not sure but apprantly if you go over the word count they will not mark you at all.

Reply 2

LifeInEducation

i was told by someone else i wont get penalised for it as long as its not question 3.

Reply 3

_Xenon_

If it's anything like Geography coursework they probably deduct a couple of marks, it's 2 for Geography as exceeding word count does not allow the highest band so if your answer was the top band it usually required answer to be within word limit. Best to check this though with your teacheer. Good luck!

(edited 7 years ago)

Reply 4

Leafy is beafy

You DO NOT lose marks for going over nor ignored by the examiner. However, you will not be able to get to the top band as you're not concise.

Reply 5

cliveusthe3rd

For the second question part a I said the overall effect is like a dream? Is that a good effect because I stressed out on that paper :biggrin:

Thanks Clive

Reply 6

sanu1999

the paper was so difficult... I didn't have time to check my word count hopefully it is within word count .... my teacher did say it is fine if you go over 10% of the word count :s-smilie: