Compulsory Schooling Until Age 18

The response addresses the task with a relevant position and supporting examples, but ideas are unevenly developed and the argument is sometimes muddled, such as the contradictory conclusion about following one's heart versus compulsory schooling.

Progression is broadly clear with paragraphing and cohesive devices, yet links between sentences are at times mechanical or abrupt, and the short third paragraph feels under-integrated.

Vocabulary is adequate for the task with some apt collocations like 'lifts the population out of poverty', though phrases such as 'proverbial sheep' and 'most desirable easy path' show imprecision and occasional awkwardness.

A mix of simple and complex structures conveys meaning clearly overall, but errors in verb coordination ('and being ready'), possessive form ('one heart') and capitalisation after 'On the other hand,' show lapses in grammatical control.

The position is clear throughout, both sides of the argument are addressed, and ideas are relevantly developed, though support is somewhat general rather than fully extended.

Ideas are organised logically into clear paragraphs with appropriate cohesive devices, although linkers such as 'firstly' and 'for example' are used somewhat mechanically.

Vocabulary is sufficiently flexible for the topic, with natural expressions such as 'pursue a career' and 'a suitable career path', alongside awkward collocations such as 'develop their education' and 'practical based learning'.

A range of sentence structures is used with generally good control, and errors such as 'produce a number benefits' are occasional and do not impede meaning.

The response supports compulsory schooling with relevant academic and social benefits, but explains the value of education more fully than the specific requirement to remain until 18. The essay is below the 250-word minimum, and the teamwork example needs further development.

Ideas progress logically across well-managed paragraphs with effective use of cohesive devices, although some linking phrases are slightly mechanical.

Vocabulary is sufficiently flexible and precise for the topic, with occasional less natural collocations such as 'a deeply rooted process' and 'knowledge is impressive'.

A good range of sentence structures is used with generally accurate control, and errors such as 'In most of the countries' are minor and do not impede meaning.

The response opposes a universal schooling requirement and develops relevant points about individual suitability and family finances. However, the financial argument confuses age 18 with 18 years of education, the crime-related causal claim lacks support, and the conclusion makes the degree of opposition less explicit.

The concession and objections create a logical overall progression, with clear signposting. The long objections paragraph combines individual suitability and family finances, and “In other words” introduces an interpretation rather than a straightforward restatement.

There is a good range of topic-appropriate vocabulary including 'juvenile delinquency', 'disadvantaged families', and 'mandatory school education', though occasional unnatural collocations reduce precision.

A variety of complex structures, including cleft and relative clauses, are used with flexibility, and errors are minor and non-impeding.