Writing

Writing – Level I: అచ్చులు / హల్లులు

• Test Content:
  • Twenty words will be dictated for participants to write:
    • 5 two-letter words
    • 5 three-letter words
    • 5 four-letter words
    • 5 words with sunna (e.g., అండ)
• Pronunciation Procedure:
  • Proctors in the room will pronounce each word three times.
  • Approximately 60–90 seconds will be allotted per word.
• Participant Rules:
  • Participants are not allowed to speak during the dictation period.
  • After all words have been pronounced, participants may ask the proctors if they have any doubts.
• Tie-Breaking Rules:
  • Judges may increase the complexity of the words and/or reduce the time limit in case of a tie.
  • Words will contain Achulu and Hallulu without Guninthalu.

Writing – Level II: గుణింతాలు

• Test Content:
  • Twenty words (ranging from three to five letters) containing గుణింతాలు (Gunintaalu) will be dictated for participants to write.
• Pronunciation Procedure:
  • Proctors in the room will pronounce each word three times.
  • Approximately 60–90 seconds will be allotted per word.
• Participant Rules:
  • Participants are not allowed to speak during the dictation period.
  • After all words have been pronounced, participants may ask the proctors if they have any doubts.
• Tie-Breaking Rules:
  • Judges may increase the complexity of words and/or decrease the time limit if a tie-breaker is needed.
  • Words will contain Guninthalu but no Ottulu.

Writing – Level III: ఒత్తులు

• Test Content:
  • Level 3 students will be evaluated on their ability to write sentences containing Gunintaalu and Ottulu.
  • Sentences will vary in complexity and length.
• Judging Criteria:
  • Participants will be judged on their writing accuracy and spelling proficiency.
• Tie-Breaking Rules:
  • In the case of a tie, judges may provide additional sentences with increased complexity to determine the winner.