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2.0/ 5
DevelopingLimited to Partial Success
The response presents a relevant viewpoint but lacks depth and specificity in examples. Frequent grammatical errors and limited syntactic variety significantly detract from the overall clarity and effectiveness of the argument.
14 / 30
Basic
Content
2.5/5Breakdown
Clear purpose2.5/5
Complete response2.5/5
Addresses requirements2.5/5
Working well
- Acknowledgement of different viewpoints — “I think both students offers valid viewpoints”
- Identification of potential distractions — “its common encounter distraction such as drugs and addiction”
To improve
- Vague reasoning Try: therefore, families might prioritize immediate financial stability over a gap year
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