Example Candidate Responses: Cambridge IGCSE Hindi As A Second Language 0549

Example Candidate Responses
Paper 1
Cambridge IGCSE™
Hindi as a Second Language 0549
For examination from 2019
Version 1
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Contents
Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................4
Exercise 1 Reading...........................................................................................................................................................6
Example Candidate Response – high............................................................................................................................6
Example Candidate Response – middle........................................................................................................................7
Example Candidate Response – low.............................................................................................................................8
Exercise 2 Multiple matching...........................................................................................................................................10

Example Candidate Response – high..........................................................................................................................10
Example Candidate Response – middle...................................................................................................................... 11
Example Candidate Response – low...........................................................................................................................12
Exercise 3 Note-making..................................................................................................................................................14
Example Candidate Response – middle......................................................................................................................15
Exercise 4 Summary.......................................................................................................................................................17
Exercise 5 Writing............................................................................................................................................................20
Exercise 6 Extended writing...........................................................................................................................................23

Example Candidate Responses – Paper 1
Introduction
The main aim of this booklet is to exemplify standards for those teaching Cambridge IGCSE Hindi as a Second
Language 0549, and to show how different levels of candidates’ performance (high, middle and low) relate to the
subject’s curriculum and assessment objectives.
In this booklet candidate responses have been chosen from June 2019 scripts to exemplify a range of answers.
For each question, the response is annotated with a clear explanation of where and why marks were awarded or
omitted. This is followed by examiner comments on how the answer could have been improved. In this way, it is
possible for you to understand what candidates have done to gain their marks and what they could do to improve their
answers. There is also a list of common mistakes candidates made in their answers for each question.
This document provides illustrative examples of candidate work with examiner commentary. These help teachers
to assess the standard required to achieve marks beyond the guidance of the mark scheme. Therefore, in some
circumstances, such as where exact answers are required, there will not be much comment.
The questions and mark schemes and pre-release material used here are available to download from the School
Support Hub. These files are:
June 2019 Question Paper 1

June 2019 Paper 1 Mark Scheme
Past exam resources and other teacher support materials are available on the School Support Hub:
www.cambridgeinternational.org/support
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Exericse 1 Reading
Example Candidate Response – high Examiner Comments

= 1 out of 1
1 The candidate manages to

write the correct answer in the
1
is no need to add any extra
wording. This could be seen as
a lack of confidence regarding
what the correct answer might
be. Therefore, full marks are not
awarded.
2 Mark awarded for Question 2
= 1 out of 1
= 2 out of 2
2 The candidate is able to

interpret the question successfully
3
= 1 out of 1
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8 out of 8

Here, all eight marks were safely secured. The candidate selected the correct answer for each question by underlining
the key word given in the question. The candidate managed to use all the information appropriately to unpack the
questions. The candidate also wrote the selected information precisely.

Example Candidate Response – middle Examiner Comments
1 The candidate successfully

1
states the reasons clearly.
= 1 out of 1
= 1 out of 1

2 mentions the name of the two
professions. This is the right way
of doing this exercise.
= 2 out of 2
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3
3 The question is about the

character Shagufta. It asks:
‘during her youth, what did
she used to think about her
future?’ The answer is incorrect
here because the candidate is
unsure about what the question
means. This could be because
the candidate struggles to
comprehend the key term in the
question, the word for ‘future’ or

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7 out of 8

The candidate was not awarded full marks here due to a lack of sufficient focus. The candidate should have
underlined the key words given in the question. The key words would have helped them to find the correct answer
in this exercise. In this case, the information selected by the candidate reflected a certain degree of uncertainty. For
example, the response to Question 5 clearly showed that the key word was unintelligible to the candidate. Therefore,
they were unable to select the correct information.

Example Candidate Response – low Examiner Comments

= 1 out of 1
1 The candidate writes that

‘Delhi’s Municipal authority was
1
shifting slums away from the city’.
Here it is clear that the candidate
was not able to interpret the key
word given in the question.
2
= 0 out of 1
2 This answer is an example

of the correct way of doing
3 this exercise. The candidates
are expected to write only the
information which is asked in the
question. For instance, candidates
are asked to ‘mention any two
occupations’ and the candidate
writes only two occupations i.e.,
4 ‘Rickshaw driving’ and ‘cleaners’.
= 2 out of 2
3 The candidate is able to give

the correct answer. The correct
answer to this question is the
phrase ‘now they work without
fear’. Although the candidate’s

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on one’s answer unnecessarily is
a practice that should be avoided.
= 1 out of 1
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4 The candidate clearly writes

two reasons as the correct
answers to the question. Although,
the candidate misspells a word,
the mark is awarded because
the candidate is able to write the
correct answer from the text.
= 2 out of 2

7 out of 8


This candidate was awarded 7 out of 8 marks for this question. However, the final mark was not awarded because the
candidate failed to do a close reading of the question and underline the key words in the question. After attempting
a close reading of the question, candidates should have focused closely on the information within the question and
identified the relevant part in relation to the question. They should then have carefully selected the relevant answers
and have written them. There was no need to write answers in full sentences in Exercise 1, however. Please read the
instructions given in the syllabus.

The question was about why people were shifted to new houses built in Seelampur. The correct answer: ‘They were
shifted to the newly built houses due to the cleanliness campaign’ was not offered by the candidate here and this was
a very common error. Instead they stated: ‘they were shifted to Seelampur flats’. Therefore, although many candidates
presented answers with some correct elements, they failed to offer sufficient detail within their response and missed
out on marks.

Exercise 2 Multiple matching
1 The candidate clearly marks

all the correct options. This is
the right way to complete this
exercise.
= 1 out of 1
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The candidate was able to identify the key matching words in each question. This reflected their knowledge of
vocabulary. The candidate could have improved their performance by practising reading and matching key words as
quickly as possible.


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this exercise.
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The candidate should have avoided reading the same text repeatedly and saved time on this exercise. Spending more
time on reading could have a negative impact on the time available to complete the remaining exercises.
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The candidate completed this exercise well. The candidate should have found the matching words given in the text to
answer the question. The key to securing full marks was to manage time efficiently.

• The candidate successfully secured full marks for Exercise 2. However, the candidate initially marked one box
before they changed their answer by crossing out their mark and ticking another different box. Although the
candidate arrived at the right answer in the end, crossing out and redoing answers made them difficult to read and
created unnecessary confusion. Therefore, it was important that before ticking the box each candidate should have
thought about which box they wanted to tick. A candidate should have been absolutely sure that the answer they
selected was the answer they wanted the examiner to see.
• This exercise expected the candidate to find the correct matching information asked in the question. Therefore,
it was important to find the matching information without spending too much time on reading the text again and
again. As soon as the candidate selected the matching word or phrase in the text, then cross checked with the
wording of the question they should have moved on swiftly.

Exercise 3 Note-making
1 Here, candidates are expected

to give two reasons for the
orchid’s popularity. Two separate
reasons should be mentioned,
1
however, the candidate only
mentions reasons related to the
beauty of the flower. Thus, they
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2 The candidate is able to identify

the correct information from the
text. They must then formulate
the information into appropriate
3
sentences. Both responses reflect
a clear understanding of the text.
= 2 out of 2
3 The candidate identifies three

correct points successfully and
writes them in precisely the right
order.
= 3 out of 3

8 out of 9

The candidate managed to read and identify the appropriate information from the text. Each response sharply
addressed these questions. Question 16 required candidates to give two reasons for the popularity of the orchid. The
candidate mentioned two reasons clearly. However, both reasons pertained to the beauty of the orchid and so the
candidate failed to secure the final mark. Here, the candidate should have given one more reason for the orchid’s
popularity, which was unrelated to the beauty of the orchid to be awarded both marks.
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have mentioned how widespread
3 the use of the flower is or that it
is widely used for decorations.
This could have been added as a
separate element to the answer
aside from the flower’s beauty.
= 1 out of 2
3 This question clearly asks

for the appropriate environment
for the growth of the orchid. The
candidate mentions two reasons
as one here. Therefore, they were
awarded only one mark for their
answer.
= 1 out of 2
= 2 out of 2
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7 out of 9

Here the candidate lost two marks. These could have been gained by reading the questions carefully and focusing on
the key words in the question while writing the answers. Candidates should have underlined the key words mentioned
in the questions and then selected answers on the basis of these key words. The candidate also missed out on a mark
by attempting to join two answers into one.
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5 out of 9

Here the candidate secured 5 of the 9 marks available. The candidate did not identify the appropriate content from the
text. The candidate should have paid more attention to the wording of the questions. The candidate lacked sufficient
focus on the wording of the questions. They also failed to identify the key elements of the question which would have
informed a better answer. Candidates should have been sure that the information they had selected was relevant; it
was only then that the candidate should have formulated the sentence.

This candidate gave the wrong answer to Question 16 and Question 17. This was because they gave the correct
answer for Question 17 to Question 16, and the correct answer for Question 16 to Question 17. This was a result of
not understanding what the question required: many candidates struggled with this. Candidates often also failed to
write in complete sentences which resulted in poor answers. Candidates should always have taken note of how many
marks were available for each question. This could have been a useful reference point for how much detail should
have been given when writing an answer. If the question was for two marks then it did not mean that the candidate
could divide one point into two separate statements. Therefore, it was important to write two separate points in terms
of content.
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1 1 This candidate not only covers

most of the points from the
rubric but also writes using good
vocabulary and an effective style
of expression.
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9 out of 10

The candidate was able to identify all four points from the text and demonstrated the ability to understand the
rubric clearly. After selecting the key points, the candidate’s response reflected a good command of writing and the
organisation of the material as well. The candidate could have improved by writing the summary using their own
expressions and vocabulary.
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6 out of 10

The candidate was unable to write all four points asked in the question. The candidate’s expression was simple and
limited. There was no attempt to use their own words whilst describing the selected points. The relevant points lacked
organisation and did not demonstrate the ability to express content clearly.
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is very important that candidates
write within the word limit to avoid
losing out on marks. Please note
that any extra words after the
count of one hundred words will
not be read and marked.
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0 out of 10

• It was important to pay attention to the rubric for writing the summary. Sometimes the candidate was not only
unable to identify the relevant points from the text, but also wrote more than the word limit. Exceeding the word
limit was not allowed. In this example, you could see that the candidate wrote a couple of relevant points but these

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marks in this exercise.

Candidates did not select points according to the issues highlighted in the rubric. As a result, they ended up rewriting
points they wrote as part of the note-making exercise. This not only affected their marks for the content but also had a
bearing on the language. Candidates should also have kept to the word limit.

Exercise 5 Writing

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1 This exercise asks candidates

1
to include three specific points
in their e-mail: (1) highlighting
their memories of being with
their friend (2) writing how they
felt when they met this friend on
social media and (3) expressing
their wish to meet them in person
2 now. This candidate is able to
elaborate these three points with
an effective style of expression.
The choice of words and phrases
in Hindi makes reading the piece
enjoyable.
2 The candidate is able to

use appropriate metaphors to
introduce the topic powerfully. An
appropriate register is selected
and there is a consistent style of
writing demonstrated throughout
the response.
3 This candidate follows the

rubric and includes all three points
in his letter. Also, the level of
Hindi is excellent. There is a good
3
command of words and natural-
sounding phrases are used.
This makes reading the answer
enjoyable.
= 3 out of 3
= 5 out of 5

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The candidate introduced the topic with good use of metaphors and idioms. The style of language was effective and
the candidate showed a good command of vocabulary. All three points were elaborated with a proper introduction and
end. The paragraphs were linked appropriately. A wide range of vocabulary was used throughout the response.

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1 1 The candidate makes several

spelling mistakes in this response.
Sometimes, too many spelling
mistakes make reading and
understanding the answer difficult
and this can affect the marks
awarded.
2 2 The candidate makes several

grammatical errors here resulting
in the meaning of the answer
becoming obscure.
3 The writing response is weak

and limited due to the inconsistent
3 register and lack of vocabulary.
= 3 out of 3
= 2 out of 5

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The candidate lost 3 marks due to spelling errors. When spelling errors hampered or created confusion of the meaning
of the phrase, this would have had an effect on the marks the candidate received. There was a lack of consistency in
the style and register of the writing. The candidate did not demonstrate the ability to express an appropriate command
of the language. Limited vocabulary and a lack of organisation of the material made reading difficult.

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1 1 The candidate makes a

spelling error here. Often spelling
errors can make reading and
understanding difficult.
2 The candidate’s use of

connections between sentences
are weak. The meaning is
2 obscured and makes reading
difficult.
= 2 out of 3
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The candidate lost marks because they failed to cover the bullet points given in the question. The response was
also beyond the word limit. The candidate’s response did not clearly elaborate the issues mentioned in the question.
The candidate also failed to secure full marks due to use of an inappropriate register and some ineffective language.
Finally, each paragraph should have dealt with one idea, using a wide range of vocabulary; here, the candidate failed
to do this well.

Sometimes candidates overlooked the points which they had to include in their response and covered only two points
out of the three. It was important to avoid spelling errors because excessive errors could mean that marks were lost.
Often a candidate’s lack of consistency of register and style in their writing response also hampered their answer. A
limited vocabulary and lack of use of effective phrases also brought the level of writing down.

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1 The candidate impresses here

1
with an excellent beginning by
using a beautiful idiom to illustrate
the importance of money.
2 The point is elaborated well

with good examples. However, the
impact of the same argument can
be made much more effective by
2 dividing each point into different
paragraphs.
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3 The candidate selects a
wide range of vocabulary and
writes with an excellent sense of
purpose. An appropriate register is
also chosen by the candidate.
3
4 Highlighting the significance of
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13 out of 16


This was a good answer but there was room for improvement, as all 16 marks were not secured. The candidate was
supposed to address the given topic in relation to the two comments reflecting opposing views mentioned in the rubric.
These two opposing viewpoints could have functioned as guidelines for the candidate’s answers. The candidate was
able to introduce the topic with an excellent opening paragraph by using an idiom which underlined the significance of
the issue of money. The candidate included good examples to elaborate both sides of the arguments with an excellent
sense of purpose and with an appropriate register. However, despite building the arguments with a wide range of
vocabulary, the candidate was unable to conclude the response in an appropriate manner. Therefore, writing in this
task should have included an introduction, a main section, elaborating the argument, and a good conclusion.

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ÿ 78
1 The beginning of the response

is underwhelming. Several
1
grammatical and spelling mistakes
make the meaning difficult to
understand.
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Example Candidate Response – middle, continued Examiner Comments
2 Both sides of the argument

are developed at a satisfactory
2 level. However, there is limited
expression and a lack of purpose
when the candidate writes. This,
ultimately, makes the piece
ineffective at points.
3 The linking sentences are often

vague and limited. This affects the
3
development of ideas significantly.
= 4 out of 8
= 4 out of 8

8 out of 16
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The candidate was awarded half the marks available because, although the candidate managed to give mostly
relevant points, the style of writing lacked a sense of direction. Moreover, the register used was inappropriate.
The ideas were developed to a satisfactory level but the expressions used were simple. There was also a limited
vocabulary used that made reading the piece difficult. Several spelling mistakes obscured the meaning. Grammatical
errors occured when the candidate attempted more ambitious language.

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ÿ 78
1 The content is expressed with

very basic language. The limited
1 vocabulary and several spelling
mistakes reduce the number of
marks that are awarded here.
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Example Candidate Response – low, continued Examiner Comments
2 2 The candidate makes some

attempt to use idiomatic language
here. However, this attempt is
not free from grammatical errors
limiting the total marks awarded.
3 Instead of giving a range of

examples related to the topic, the
3 candidate focuses excessively on
only one aspect of the topic.
= 4 out of 8
= 2 out of 8

6 out of 16
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The candidate was able to express the arguments in a limited and narrow sense. The writing style and sense of
purpose was limited. The actual content was repetitive and the absence of a wide range of vocabulary made it
restrictive. Several grammatical mistakes limited the clarity of meaning.

Often candidates made general comments with regard to the topic and did not attempt to highlight the two opposite
viewpoints given in the rubric. The writing tended to be general and lacked good examples related to the topic.
Therefore, the development of ideas were either absent or expressed inadequately. A wide range of vocabulary,
idioms and phrases could have been used in a meaningful way to convey a balanced position with regard to the two
opposite comments. Well-constructed paragraphs and linked paragraphs could have given a strong beginning and
end to a response.

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Exercise 2 Multiple matching...........................................................................................................................................10

Exercise 6 Extended writing...........................................................................................................................................23

June 2019 Question Paper 1

Cambridge IGCSE Hindi as a Second Language 0549 4

Example Candidate Responses – Paper 1

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Example Candidate Response – high Examiner Comments

Mark awarded for Question 1

1 The candidate manages to

2 The candidate is able to

3 The candidate selects the

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Total mark awarded =

How the candidate could have improved their answer

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Example Candidate Response – middle Examiner Comments

1 The candidate successfully

2 The candidate successfully

3 The question is about the

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Total mark awarded =

How the candidate could have improved their answer

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Example Candidate Response – low Examiner Comments

Mark awarded for Question 1

1 The candidate writes that

2 This answer is an example

3 The candidate is able to give

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4 The candidate clearly writes

Total mark awarded =

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How the candidate could have improved their answer

Common mistakes candidates made in this question

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Exercise 2 Multiple matching

Example Candidate Response – high Examiner Comments

1 The candidate clearly marks

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How the candidate could have improved their answer

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Example Candidate Response – middle Examiner Comments

1 The candidate successfully

Mark awarded for Question 15

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Total mark awarded =

How the candidate could have improved their answer

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Example Candidate Response – low Examiner Comments

Mark awarded for Question 7

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Total mark awarded =

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How the candidate could have improved their answer

Common mistakes candidates made in this question

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Example Candidate Response – high Examiner Comments

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