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3. Makes occasional errors in grammar which may, at times,
obscure meaning; range and variety of syntactic structures
are relatively limited, some rephrasing in midcourse.
4. Makes sporadic errors in grammar that are nontypical of
most speakers of the same age; grammar is essentially
like that of native speakers with syntactic structures
resembling those of an average student in range and variety.
If rephrasing occurs, it does not interfere with understanding
5. Makes no systematic errors in syntax or morphology, except
for developmental errors common to most speakers of the
same age; range and variety of syntactic structures are
like those used by average speakers of the same age.
Vocabulary
If any words or phrases are used inappropriately, please list
them.
1. Vocabulary is severely limited and often hampers communication
2. Vocabulary is limited when compared to the average speaker,
frequent use of inappropriate terms.
3. Vocabulary is mostly adequate, but occasionally deficient,
frequent use of nonspecific vocabulary.
4. Vocabulary is essentially like that of the average speaker
of the same age, except for sporadic groping for appropriate
terms, and sporadic use of nonspecific terms.
5. For all practical purposes, vocabulary is like that of an
average speaker of the same age. It is rich in its variety
of words and expressions.
Comprehension
1. Understands very little speech, except for a limited number
of items frequently used in the classroom or social setting
(e.g., greetings); requires simplification, repetition, and/or
use of gestures.
2. Understands some adult or peer speech spoken at a normal
rate, but often requires simplification of speech or frequent
repetition or rephrasing.
3. Understands and responds to most adult or peer-group speech,
spoken at a normal rate, that would usually be understood by
the average native peers, but occasionally demonstrates lack
of, or only partial understanding. When speaking, frequently
has poor topic maintenance or inappropriate responses.