Part 1
Examiner
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Candidate
I prefer happy music because it makes me happy.
Examiner
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Candidate
Yes it does because when I am sad I get my friends to play with me and eat treat.
Do you prefer sad or happy music?
Score: 68.0Suggestion: Make your answer more natural and informative by giving one clear reason and a brief example. Start with a topic sentence, then add a supporting detail using a linking word. Keep it within 2–3 sentences and avoid repeating the same word.
Example: I prefer happy music because it lifts my mood and helps me focus. For example, when I study or go for a run I play upbeat songs to stay motivated and energetic.
Does happy music make you feel more excited?
Score: 55.0Suggestion: Give a direct yes/no response followed by a clear, relevant reason and a specific example. Use linking words (for example, because, so) and avoid irrelevant actions. Keep it to 2–3 sentences and include details that relate to how music affects your emotions.
Example: Yes, it does, because upbeat music often lifts my spirits and increases my energy. For example, when I feel down I listen to cheerful songs and sometimes invite friends over to chat and have a snack, which together help me feel more excited.
× I prefer happy music because it makes me happy.
✓ I prefer happy music because it makes me happy.
No correction needed. The sentence correctly uses the present simple tense to express a general preference and a habitual effect. Suggestion: none.
× Yes it does because when I am sad I get my friends to play with me and eat treat.
✓ Yes, it does, because when I am sad I get my friends to play with me and eat treats.
Two issues matched the provided list: missing comma punctuation is not in the list, but the main grammatical problem is a quantifier/number issue with 'treat' (should be plural 'treats'), which falls under 'Verb + -ing form' less directly; however based on allowed list the closest is 'Verb + -ing form' (ID 8) for the coordination of verbs 'play' and 'eat' and the noun number. Correction: add commas and pluralize 'treat' to 'treats'. Reason: When mentioning multiple instances or shared snacks, use the plural 'treats'. The verbs 'play' and 'eat' are correctly in base form after 'get my friends to', so keep them. Suggestion: include commas for clarity: 'Yes, it does, because...'. Use 'treats' when more than one item or general treats are meant.