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Essay scoring rubrics include control of language as one of the criteria for a high-scoring essay and lack of control of language as a criterion for a low-scoring essay. For example, at the highest score point of 6, a TOEFL essay \u201cdisplays consistent ability in the use of language.\u201d A mid-range essay, with a score of 3, may reveal one of the following weaknesses: \u201ca noticeably improper choice of words or word forms\u201d or \u201cnumerous errors in sentence structure and\/or usage.\u201d A poor essay, with the lowest score of 1, \u201cmay contain severe and persistent writing errors.\u201d<a class=\"msr-external-link glyph-append glyph-append-open-in-new-tab glyph-append-xsmall\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.routledgehandbooks.com\/doi\/10.4324\/9780203122761.ch15#fn15_1\">\u00a0<sup>1<\/sup>\u00a0<span class=\"sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>This chapter is based on the assumption that the absence of grammatical errors in an essay, that is, correct usage and syntax, is a clear marker of a student\u2019s control of the English language. 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