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Band 1 vs Band 3: PSLE English Oral SBC Answer Example

A PSLE English Oral Stimulus-Based Conversation question with a generic Band 3 answer and a structured Band 1 answer side by side.

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Same question.
Different SBC score.

Examiner question

“Do you think children should learn to cook?”

Generic17 / 25

“Yes, I think children should learn to cook. It is good for them and they can help their parents.”

Structured22 / 25

“Yes — I started helping my mum make fried rice at nine. Now I can cook when my parents are late, and I appreciate the people who cook for us.”

OPINION → EXAMPLE → EXTENSION → IMPLICATION

One specific story beats four generic reasons. PSLEPrep.sg

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