1.6.2 Band Scores for Lexical Resource (LR)

A wide resource is fluently and flexibly used to convey precise meanings within the scope of the task.

There is skillful use of uncommon and/or idiomatic items when appropriate, despite occasional inaccuracies in word choice and collocation.

Occasional errors in spelling and/or word formation may occur, but have minimal impact on communication.

The resource is sufficient to allow some flexibility and precision.

There is some ability to use less common and/or idiomatic items.

An awareness of style and collocation is evident, though appropriacies occur. 

There are only a few errors in spelling and/or word formation, and they do not detract from overall clarity.

The resource is generally adequate and appropriate for the task.

The meaning is generally clear in spite of a rather restricted range or a lack of precision in word choice.

If the writer is a risk-taker, there will be a wider range of vocabulary used but higher degrees of inaccuracy or inappropriacy.

There are some errors in spelling and/or word formation, but these do not impede communication.