| Items | S | T | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. When the stress pattern of a word is irregular and inconsistent. | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 2. When the intonation of a sentence is too monotonous and/or of no regular pattern. | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 3. When a sentence is uttered without proper pauses. | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 4. When too many pauses are inserted. | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 5. When hesitation or meaningless fillers frequently appear. | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 6. When a sentence is uttered either too slowly or too quickly. | 3 | 3 | 6 |