> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://api-docs.speechace.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://api-docs.speechace.com/guides-on-common-topics/interpreting-overall-scores/fluency-bands.md). # Fluency Bands **9** Speaks fluently with only rare repetition or self-correction. Any hesitation in speech is content-related rather than from lack of vocabulary or proper grammar. Speaks coherently with appropriate cohesion between sentences. Develops topics fully and appropriately. *** **8** Speaks fluently with only occasional repetition or self-correction; hesitation in speech is usually content-related and only rarely to search for vocabulary or grammatical constructs. Develops topics coherently and appropriately. *** **7** Speaks at length without noticeable effort or loss of coherence. May demonstrate hesitation in speech due to inability to come up with appropriate vocabulary or grammar. At times, may demonstrate some repetition and/or self-correction. Uses a range of connectives and discourse markers with some flexibility. *** **6** Capable of willing to speak at length, though may lose coherence at times due to occasional repetition, self-correction or hesitation. Uses a range of connectives and discourse markers but not always appropriately. *** **5** Usually maintains a good flow of speech but uses repetition, self correction and/or slow speech to keep going. May over-use certain connectives and discourse markers. Produces simple speech fluently, but more complex communication causes fluency problems. *** **4** Cannot respond without noticeable pauses and may speak slowly, with frequent repetition and self-correction. Links basic sentences but with repetitious use of simple connectives and some breakdowns in coherence. *** **3** Speaks with long pauses. Has limited ability to link simple sentences. Gives only simple responses and is frequently unable to convey basic message. *** **2** Pauses lengthily before most words. Little communication possible. *** **1** No communication possible. No rate-able language. *** **0** User did not attempt any questions. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://api-docs.speechace.com/guides-on-common-topics/interpreting-overall-scores/fluency-bands.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.