In Syntax Construction, how do I handle responses that are semantically meaningful and grammatically correct but do not include the target grammatical form?
In trying out the test, we tried to omit items that prompted a wide variety of responses and include only items that the majority of examinees answered with the expected structure. As with every open-ended test, however, it is impossible to make all examinees respond the way you want them to respond. If you get a response that you feel is correct but does not fit the scoring rule, count it as correct and notify AGS. It’s helpful to have that information for reprint. If you question whether a response is correct, call us.
