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ENGLISH LANGUAGE

014CONSTRUCTS for Paper 1 ( Objectives )

1. Knowledge and understanding of vocabulary

2. Knowledge and understanding of grammar

3. Knowledge and understanding of spelling &punctuation

4. Reading skills

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Questions 1 4 word level )

What you need to do…

• Read the questions carefully• Check on the clue word / words

• Check all the possible answers

Questions 5-7 ( phrase level )Things to do before you answer thequestions… • Read the paragraph given• Study the pictures

• Check on clue word / words

VOCABULARY Section A - B)

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It was a _______________, Jason and Ronnie were very

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thirsty. They went to a stall to buy ___________________.

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After that, they went to read ______________7

(5) A. sunny day ( 7) A. at the bus stopB. rainy morning B. beside a houseC. windy evening C. under a shady treeD. cloudy afternoon D. behind a car

(6) A. some fruitsB. some drinksC. some snacks

D. some burgers



Ques tions 8-10 (sen tence level)

- Study the pictures carefully

- Check all the possible answers- Decide the answer.

A. Rani is watching Lily watering the plants.

B. Lily is picking some flowers for Rani.

C. Lily and Rani are planting flowers.

D. Lily and Rani are digging the soil

A. The boys are running a sack race.

B. The pupils are crawling in the sacks.

C. The children wear sarongs to school.

D. The three brothers are jumping on the road.



Examples of questions on Sec. B

Look at the pictures below carefully. Choose the best sentenceto fit the situation shown in the pictures.

A. I am arranging the books.

B. No, thanks. I can manage.

C. Which book do you want?

D. Yes, you can have the book.

A. Let’s play the game now. B. We are so happy to win again!

C. Hopefully we can play next

week.

D. Sorry, we promise to do better

next time.

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SECTION C GRAMMAR / PART OF SPEECH

Example of questions.

Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.

16. Mr. Tan bought ____________ orange but ____________orange is sour.

A a, aB an, anC an, theD __, the

17 This is the boy _______________ father is a taxi driver.

A whoseB whomC thatD who

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SECTION D TEXT COMPLETION)

- In this section, you will be requested to complete a text or passage.

There is one composite picture which is about people, an activity, anincident, an occasion…etc

- Study each picture carefully

- This section tests your understanding and knowledge of grammar and

vocabulary such as verbs, tenses, prepositions, conjunctions, articles,

nouns, pronouns, adjectives or adverbs ( part of speech )

i. Read the whole passage or text to get the rough idea of what it is about

ii. Next, read the text again and try to fill in the blanks as you read it moreclosely. Always read the whole sentence or paragraph where the blank is.

This would help you to make a good choice.iii. Pick the best answer and when doing so, you should:

- check that each option is in the correct part of speech to fill in the blank- check for agreement of subject and verb.

iv. Finally, read through it again to check for fluency and accuracy throughoutthe text.

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SECTION E ( READING COMPREHENSION )

1. In this section, you will be requested to read two passagesof linear and non-linear texts. The passages can benarrative or descriptive, in the form of a passage, diary,advertisement, table, notice …etc

2. This section tests your reading skills and your general

understanding of a particular text

1. Study and understand each text. Read The passage quicklythrough once. Look out for verbs and nouns in the passage

as they can tell you about the content of the passage.2. Look out for the title if it is given in the passage. From the

title you can guess roughly on the passage.3. Next, read the passage again, from paragraph to paragraph

to know what each paragraph is all about. Then, refer tothe questions

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4. Read the questions carefully. Look out for words or phrases inthe text that express the same ideas.

5. Questions may include working out the meaning of vocabularyor understanding the relation between words and phrases.

6. If you need to guess words you don’t understand, ask thefollowing questions;

- Is the word formed from a word you know?

- Is the word repeated anywhere else in the text?

- Is there a synonym, antonym or explanation elsewhere inthe text?

7. Sometimes, you need to cross out the options that you haveread until you come to the best answer.

8. Finally, check your choice of answer with the content of thepassage.



1. Writing sentences using correctgrammar, punctuation & spelling

2. Writing to express ideas

3. Matching words to linear & non-linear representations



PAPER 2

SECTION A ( SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION )

Introduction.

- In this section, you will be requested toconstruct five sentences based on acomposite picture and given words.

- The pictures can relate an activity, anaccident, an occasion, or an event.



General Information about the question/Guidelines:

. The construct of the question is to describe the situation in the picture.

. Test ability to write grammatically correct sentences.

. Consists of a picture that describe a scene. Ten words are given to give

you an idea of what to write.

Candidates are to write 5 logical/relevant sentences about the picture.

Some Useful Guidelines:

The dos/- Candidates have to study the picture carefully and pay attention to

the following details and ask yourself questions like:

- Who are the people in the picture?

- What is happening?

- Where is the place?

- What can you see in the picture?



- Add words to make your sentence complete / interesting.

- Use the same tense throughout.

- Edit your work to detect spelling or punctuation errors.

- You may or may not use all the words given provided your sentences are

relevant to the situation in the picture.

- You do not have to follow the sequence/order of the words given.

- Identify the character(s), circle them and describe the action.

The don’ts

. Do not write in the story form. ( Avoid stating the time like ….

… Yesterday, Last Monday…)

. Do not imply the characters as your family….( Avoid the use of I, My

or me). Never write 2 sentences for one number.

. Do not repeat the same idea



Example of question in Section A

Look at the picture carefully. Write five sentences about it You may

use the words in the boxes to help you.

children garden playing hide-and-seek closing

hiding branch under mother watching



Suggested sentences.

- The children are at the (beautiful) garden.

- The children are playing (happily ) at the garden.

- They are playing hide-and-seek.

- Ranjit is closing his eyes.

- Ranjit is closing his eyes while his friends are hiding.

- Ahmad is sitting on the branch of a tree.

- Ahmad is sitting on the branch of a tree to hide himself.

- Siti is hiding under the table.

- Siti’s mother is watching them ( from the kitchen)



family gardening lawn husband daughter

watering roses weeding scissors son



COMPOUNDOF A

HOUSE

1. People?

Where?

2. Man?

3. Woman?

4. Boy?

5. Girl?

Four people- Outside the house

mowing the lawn

plucking flowers

pulling grass

watering plants



Article/

Number

Subject Verb to be

(is/are)

Verb + ing Object

(What/Where/How)

A man is mowing the lawn.

A woman is plucking flowers.

A boy is pulling grass.

A girl is watering plants.

family gardening lawn husband daughter

watering roses weeding scissors son



1. There are four people in the picture.2. A man is mowing the lawn using a lawn mower .

3. A woman is plucking flowers using a pair of scissors.

4. A boy, who is wearing a cap, is pulling the grass atthe garden.

5. A girl, with a pony tail, is watering the plants with a

watering can.

Article/Number

Subject Verb to be(is/are)

Verb + ing Object(What/Where/How)

A man is mowing the lawn.

A woman is plucking flowers.A boy is pulling grass.

A girl is watering plants.



Article/Number

Subject Verb to be(is/are)

Verb + ing Object(What/Where/How)



Paper 2 - Section B

( Information Transfer )Introduction.

In this section, you are requested to transfer

information accurately and appropriately from atext to a given framework.

You are also requested to a short paragraph orparagraphs on your choices.

The information can be presented in the form ofadvertisements, menus, posters, descriptions oreven leaflets



hen answering task 2A pupils must :- read the information given carefully a few times

- understand the requirement of the text

- transfer only the required information

- look at the examples given when filling in theblanks

- make sure you take note of the punctuation,spelling and legibility. (Be careful with your capitalletters – P, M, L, K,S )

Guidelines for question 2a

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Section B - Question 2B

Some Useful guidelines:- Note carefully the differences between the three items.

- Make a choice and give your reasons why you wish to select a particularitem instead of the other.

- Build your sentences which include:- adjectives,- adverb and- the usage of comparison to describe and support your choice.

- You may use conjunctions to show contrast between two sentences ortwo clauses and to emphasise your choice, like.. Besides, in addition…

- Read your composition after you have completed it. Check for mistakes

in spelling, grammar and punctuation.

- Use variety of sentence pattern and write in paragraph to express yourideas.

- Ideas must be clearly expressed, well-presented and linked


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Paper 2 - Section C ( Note Expansion )

- In this section, candidates are tested on their ability to write

complete sentences in correct English.

- It requires candidates to write in sequence based on the

series of pictures.

- Pictures series given followed by helping words are usually

about:

- inc ident ,

- event- act iv i ty or

- som etimes descr ip t ion.

Introduction



Some Useful Guidelines

. Make short simple sentences first. Then change them to

compound or complex sentences by using conjunctions.

. Make sure that the sentences are grammatically correct.

. Make the description as interesting as possible by usingadjectives and adverbs.

. Use the same tense throughout.

. Make sure that there is a flow in the story.( Use sequence connectors )

. Read through to check for the accurate use of spelling,grammar and punctuation.

. Write neatly and legibly and use a variety of sentencestructures and wide range of vocabulary to express yourideas. Ideas must be clearly expressed, well-presented andlinked.



Example of Q.3 ( Note Expansion )



SAMPLE ANSWER FOR BAND C

This is Nordin. He is ten years old. He lives inTaman Mawar. He studies in SK Maju Jaya. He is a

hardworking boy. He cycles to school every day.

One day, Nordin was cycling home from

school. He was worried . The sky was getting dark.Soon, it started to rain. His clothes and

school bag got wet. Nordin cycled quickly. He was

cold. He was afraid.

At last he reached home. He took a bath.

Then, he drank some hot coffee. He covered himself

with a blanket. He was sick.



Analysis:

1. Examples of very simple but correct sentences :

a) He was worried.

b) He was cold.

c) He was afraid.

d) He took a bath.

e) He was sick.

2. Attempts to make very simple sentences more interesting.

a) He cycles to school every day.b) Soon, it started raining.

c) Nordin cycled quickly.

d) At last he reached home.

e) Then, he drank some hot coffee.



Example of Q.3 ( Note Expansion )

Ahmad – cycling – home – school – stall

thirsty – stopped – buy – drink

home – vomited – pain –

stomach – father - hospital



Suggested answer.

Ahmad is my classmate. He is a hardworking

boy. He goes to school by bicycle. Yesterday,when he was cycling home from school, hepassed by a stall selling drinks.

He was very thirsty because the weather was

very hot. Then, he stopped at the stall becausehe wanted to buy some drinks. After drinking, hewent home.

When he reached home he vomited. He toldhis father that he had pain in his stomach. Then,his father quickly brought him to the hospital.After the doctor had checked him, he was toldthat he had food poisoning. Ahmad promised tohimself not to buy drinks from the stall anymore.



The secret of success is to try harder. Youmust believe that you can succeed if youare to succeed.

To succeed you need to study hard.

There is no substitute for hardwork.Success depends on what you do with you.

Always remember that…

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