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Examples of open-ended questions:

Tell me about the star


What is the purswer?
UPSR 2017
ENGLISH 013
SECTION B

Notes and Tips


Close-ended questions

are questions which can


be answered

by a simple "yes" or "no,


open-ended questions
are questions which require more thought and

more than a simple one-word answer.

cannot be answered with a simple "yes" or "no.

are sometimes phrased as a statement which requires a


response.
Examples of close-ended questions

Are you feeling better today?


May I use the bathroom?
Will you please do me a favour?
Have you already completed your homework?
Is that your final answer?
Can I help you with that?
May I please have a bite of that pie?
Would you like to go to the movies tonight?
Is math your favourite subject?
Does four plus four equal eight?
QUESTIONS 21

(a) : 2 marks
(b) : 2 marks
(c) : 2 marks
Types of questions : Structural
Type of responses : Open ended
Topic/Skills tested : Social
Expressions
Tips on answering questions on social expressions:

Answers should be of good


moral values.
Dont answer with negative values.
Question 21:Social Expressions
To greet
To apologize
To decline
To invite
To offer
To request
To instruct
To persuade
To Complain
To thank
To encourage
To reject
To show sympathy
To congratulate
oTo suggest
oTo explain
oTo praise
oTo deny
oTo state
To disagree
To warn
To blame
To advise
To clarify
To give and ask direction
To console
To express happiness
;To defend
To compare & constrast
Can I order now?
Will you take my
order now?
Can I order some coffee and
toasted bread, please?
You are welcome.
RAGE TECHNIQUE

R : Restate the question.


A : Answer the question.
G : Give reasons / details.
E : Ensure grammar / spelling
How long will it
take us to reach

the airport?
COMPREHENSION PAPER

SECTION B
(4 QUESTIONS)
Question 22 -25
Comprehension
questions.
3 texts.
QUESTIONS 22

Comprehension (linear)
(a) : 1 mark
(b) : 1 mark

Types of questions : Tick best answer


Type of responses : MCQs
Topic/Skills tested : Closed ended/
QUESTION 22

(c) : 2 marks
(d) : 2 marks
(e) : 2 marks
Types of questions : Structural
Type of responses : Closed ended
Topic/Skills tested : Comprehension
(linear/opinion)
Type of Text (questions)

The questions text will be in


Linear or
non-linear representation.
LINEAR
Narrative / Story
Letter
Dialogue
Telephone Conversation
Chart
News / Report
Factual
Book Report
Speech
NON LINEAR
Table Form
Plan / Map Announcement
Picture TV Programme
Graph / Bar Menu / Recipe
Pie Chart Process / Method
Time Table Notice
Duty Roster Poem
Diary Label
Advertisement
List
TIPS
Step 1 : Read the question (passage/text/non-linear
presentation) carefully.

Step 2 : Identify main idea / what the text is about.

Step 3 : Read the questions, understand what the question


wants.

Step 4 : Use RAGE technique.


Step 2 :
Identify main idea / what the text is about.

Read and
understand the
story.

Underline/circle
keywords.

If you dont
understand the
story, make a
guess about the
story.
WHAT IS RAGE
R: Restate the question.

A: Answer the question.

G: Give reasons/details to support your answer.

E: Ensure/Check grammar and spelling.


ANSWERING TIPS

Sample 1
Step 1 :
Read the text/passage/non-linear presentation carefully.
.


. Step 3 : Question Words
Understand the question words and expected responses.
QUESTION WORDS MEANING EXAMPLES
who person Who's that? That's Nancy.

where place Where do you live? In Labuan

why reason Why do you sleep early? Because I've got to get up early

when time When do you go to work? At 7:00 a.m. every morning.

how manner How do you go to school? By car

what object, idea or action What do you do? I am an engineer

which choice Which one do you prefer? The red one.

whose possession Whose is book this? It's Alan's.

whom object of the verb

what kind description What kind of music do you like? I like quiet songs

what time time What time did you come home?

how many quantity (countable) How many students are there? There are twenty.

how much amount, price (uncountable) How much time have we got? Ten minutes

how long duration, length How long did you stay in that hotel? For two weeks.

how often frequency How often do you go to the gym? Twice a week.

how far distance How far is your school? It's one mile far.
Step 3 :
Read the questions, understand what the question wants.

What?
What - object,
idea or action
Step 4 :
Use RAGE technique.

RAGE
What?
plan R : Restate the question.
What - object, idea or A : Answer the question.
action What is the plan? G : Give reasons / details.
E : Ensure grammar / spelling
share
action
Step 4 :
Use RAGE technique.

Ujang planned to share the gold coins with Ramli.

What? plan R : Restate the question. E : Ensure / Check grammar.

action share Ujang plan to Ujang plan to share the


gold coins with Ramli.
A: Answer the question.
Question : did
share the gold coins
Answer : Past Tense
G: Give reasons/details.
with Ramli
Plan - planned
Answering Tips
Sample 2
Use RAGE technique

No, I dont. Ujang did not play a trick on Ramli


because he was an honest man.

Do you think? Think of what? Why? (always start with because)

No Ujang played a .trick on Ramli because he is a honest man.

R : Restate the question. E : Ensure grammar / spelling


No, I dont think Ujang played a trick on Ramli No, I dont think Ujang played a trick on Ramli
because he is a honest man.
(For this question, write your Y/N opinion first,
then restate the question. Use I instead of You.) Past Tense : is
A : Answer the question. Answer : was
(already answered Yes/No)
Article : a
G : Give reasons / details.
Because he is a honest person. Vowel : an
Answering Tips
Sample 3
Step 3 :
Read the questions, understand what the question wants.

Statement Questions

This question asks for your judgment / critical analysis.

There are 2 questions in this question item.


1.Was the action correct? (Literary Experience: Identify value)
2.Why? (Perform a Task: Make value judgment)
Step 4 :
Use RAGE technique

Was the action correct? Why? (always start with because)


Yes/No because

RAGE

R : Restate the question.


A : Answer the question.
G : Give reasons / details.
E : Ensure grammar / spelling
Step 4 :
Use RAGE technique.

Past tense

No, it was not. In my opinion It is not right to behave


as such.

Was the action correct? Why? (always start with because)


Right/Wrong because it is not right, and rude to behave as such.

R : Restate the question. (For this question, start with, In my opinion E : Ensure grammar / spelling
/ I believe that etc.) In my opinion, the action is wrong
In my opinion, the action was because it is not right and rude to
A : Answer the question. behave as such.
(Action is Wrong? / Right?) wrong
G : Give reasons / details. is - was
because it is not right and rude to behave as such.
Examples of Opinion Starters
I (really) think that
I believe (that)
Im sure that
In my opinion / My opinion is
I agree with
I feel that
I guess/imagine
I have no doubt that / Im certain that ..
I strongly believe that
Ive never really thought about this before, but
My personal opinion is that / Personally, my opinion is that
To be honest / In my honest opinion,
As far as I know,
UPSR 2017
ENGLISH 013
SECTION B

Notes and Tips


UPSR 2017
ENGLISH 013
SECTION B

Notes and Tips


Close-ended questions

are questions which can


be answered

by a simple "yes" or "no,


open-ended questions
are questions which require more thought and

more than a simple one-word answer.

cannot be answered with a simple "yes" or "no.

are sometimes phrased as a statement which requires a


response.
Examples of close-ended questions

Are you feeling better today?


May I use the bathroom?
Will you please do me a favour?
Have you already completed your homework?
Is that your final answer?
Can I help you with that?
May I please have a bite of that pie?
Would you like to go to the movies tonight?
Is math your favourite subject?
Does four plus four equal eight?
QUESTIONS 21

(a) : 2 marks
(b) : 2 marks
(c) : 2 marks
Types of questions : Structural
Type of responses : Open ended
Topic/Skills tested : Social
Expressions
Tips on answering questions on social expressions:

Answers should be of good


moral values.
Dont answer with negative values.
Question 21:Social Expressions
To greet
To apologize
To decline
To invite
To offer
To request
To instruct
To persuade
To Complain
To thank
To encourage
To reject
To show sympathy
To congratulate
oTo suggest
oTo explain
oTo praise
oTo deny
oTo state
To disagree
To warn
To blame
To advise
To clarify
To give and ask direction
To console
To express happiness
;To defend
To compare & constrast
Can I order now?
Will you take my
order now?
Can I order some coffee and toasted bread,
please?
You are welcome.
RAGE TECHNIQUE

R : Restate the question.


A : Answer the question.
G : Give reasons / details.
E : Ensure grammar / spelling
How long will it
take us to reach

the airport?
COMPREHENSION PAPER

SECTION B
(4 QUESTIONS)
Question 22 -25
Comprehension
questions.
3 texts.
QUESTIONS 22

Comprehension (linear)
(a) : 1 mark
(b) : 1 mark

Types of questions : Tick best answer


Type of responses : MCQs
Topic/Skills tested : Closed ended/
QUESTION 22

(c) : 2 marks
(d) : 2 marks
(e) : 2 marks
Types of questions : Structural
Type of responses : Closed ended
Topic/Skills tested : Comprehension
(linear/opinion)
Type of Text (questions)

The questions text will be in


Linear or
non-linear representation.
LINEAR
Narrative / Story
Letter
Dialogue
Telephone Conversation
Chart
News / Report
Factual
Book Report
Speech
NON LINEAR
Table Form
Plan / Map Announcement
Picture TV Programme
Graph / Bar Menu / Recipe
Pie Chart Process / Method
Time Table Notice
Duty Roster Poem
Diary Label
Advertisement
List
TIPS
Step 1 : Read the question (passage/text/non-linear
presentation) carefully.

Step 2 : Identify main idea / what the text is about.

Step 3 : Read the questions, understand what the question


wants.

Step 4 : Use RAGE technique.


Step 2 :
Identify main idea / what the text is about.

Read and
understand the
story.

Underline/circle
keywords.

If you dont
understand the
story, make a
guess about the
story.
WHAT IS RAGE
R: Restate the question.

A: Answer the question.

G: Give reasons/details to support your answer.

E: Ensure/Check grammar and spelling.


ANSWERING TIPS

Sample 1
Step 1 :
Read the text/passage/non-linear presentation carefully.
.


. Step 3 : Question Words
Understand the question words and expected responses.
QUESTION WORDS MEANING EXAMPLES
who person Who's that? That's Nancy.

where place Where do you live? In Labuan

why reason Why do you sleep early? Because I've got to get up early

when time When do you go to work? At 7:00 a.m. every morning.

how manner How do you go to school? By car

what object, idea or action What do you do? I am an engineer

which choice Which one do you prefer? The red one.

whose possession Whose is book this? It's Alan's.

whom object of the verb

what kind description What kind of music do you like? I like quiet songs

what time time What time did you come home?

how many quantity (countable) How many students are there? There are twenty.

how much amount, price (uncountable) How much time have we got? Ten minutes

how long duration, length How long did you stay in that hotel? For two weeks.

how often frequency How often do you go to the gym? Twice a week.

how far distance How far is your school? It's one mile far.
Step 3 :
Read the questions, understand what the question wants.

What?
What - object,
idea or action
Step 4 :
Use RAGE technique.

RAGE
What?
plan R : Restate the question.
What - object, idea or A : Answer the question.
action What is the plan? G : Give reasons / details.
E : Ensure grammar / spelling
share
action
Step 4 :
Use RAGE technique.

Ujang planned to share the gold coins with Ramli.

What? plan R : Restate the question. E : Ensure / Check grammar.

action share Ujang plan to Ujang plan to share the


gold coins with Ramli.
A: Answer the question.
Question : did
share the gold coins
Answer : Past Tense
G: Give reasons/details.
with Ramli
Plan - planned
Answering Tips
Sample 2
Use RAGE technique

No, I dont. Ujang did not play a trick on Ramli


because he was an honest man.

Do you think? Think of what? Why? (always start with because)

No Ujang played a .trick on Ramli because he is a honest man.

R : Restate the question. E : Ensure grammar / spelling


No, I dont think Ujang played a trick on Ramli No, I dont think Ujang played a trick on Ramli
because he is a honest man.
(For this question, write your Y/N opinion first,
then restate the question. Use I instead of You.) Past Tense : is
A : Answer the question. Answer : was
(already answered Yes/No)
Article : a
G : Give reasons / details.
Because he is a honest person. Vowel : an
Answering Tips
Sample 3
Step 3 :
Read the questions, understand what the question wants.

Statement Questions

This question asks for your judgment / critical analysis.

There are 2 questions in this question item.


1.Was the action correct? (Literary Experience: Identify value)
2.Why? (Perform a Task: Make value judgment)
Step 4 :
Use RAGE technique

Was the action correct? Why? (always start with because)


Yes/No because

RAGE

R : Restate the question.


A : Answer the question.
G : Give reasons / details.
E : Ensure grammar / spelling
Step 4 :
Use RAGE technique.

Past tense

No, it was not. In my opinion It is not right to behave


as such.

Was the action correct? Why? (always start with because)


Right/Wrong because it is not right, and rude to behave as such.

R : Restate the question. (For this question, start with, In my opinion E : Ensure grammar / spelling
/ I believe that etc.) In my opinion, the action is wrong
In my opinion, the action was because it is not right and rude to
A : Answer the question. behave as such.
(Action is Wrong? / Right?) wrong
G : Give reasons / details. is - was
because it is not right and rude to behave as such.
Examples of Opinion Starters
I (really) think that
I believe (that)
Im sure that
In my opinion / My opinion is
I agree with
I feel that
I guess/imagine
I have no doubt that / Im certain that ..
I strongly believe that
Ive never really thought about this before, but
My personal opinion is that / Personally, my opinion is that
To be honest / In my honest opinion,
As far as I know,
UPSR 2017
ENGLISH 013
SECTION B

Notes and Tips


Close-ended questions

are questions which can


be answered

by a simple "yes" or "no,


open-ended questions
are questions which require more thought and

more than a simple one-word answer.

cannot be answered with a simple "yes" or "no.

are sometimes phrased as a statement which requires a


response.
Examples of close-ended questions

Are you feeling better today?


May I use the bathroom?
Will you please do me a favour?
Have you already completed your homework?
Is that your final answer?
Can I help you with that?
May I please have a bite of that pie?
Would you like to go to the movies tonight?
Is math your favourite subject?
Does four plus four equal eight?
QUESTIONS 21

(a) : 2 marks
(b) : 2 marks
(c) : 2 marks
Types of questions : Structural
Type of responses : Open ended
Topic/Skills tested : Social
Expressions
Tips on answering questions on social expressions:

Answers should be of good


moral values.
Dont answer with negative values.
Question 21:Social Expressions
To greet
To apologize
To decline
To invite
To offer
To request
To instruct
To persuade
To Complain
To thank
To encourage
To reject
To show sympathy
To congratulate
oTo suggest
oTo explain
oTo praise
oTo deny
oTo state
To disagree
To warn
To blame
To advise
To clarify
To give and ask direction
To console
To express happiness
;To defend
To compare & constrast
Can I order now?
Will you take my
order now?
Can I order some coffee and toasted bread,
please?
You are welcome.
RAGE TECHNIQUE

R : Restate the question.


A : Answer the question.
G : Give reasons / details.
E : Ensure grammar / spelling
How long will it
take us to reach

the airport?
COMPREHENSION PAPER

SECTION B
(4 QUESTIONS)
Question 22 -25
Comprehension
questions.
3 texts.
QUESTIONS 22

Comprehension (linear)
(a) : 1 mark
(b) : 1 mark

Types of questions : Tick best answer


Type of responses : MCQs
Topic/Skills tested : Closed ended/
QUESTION 22

(c) : 2 marks
(d) : 2 marks
(e) : 2 marks
Types of questions : Structural
Type of responses : Closed ended
Topic/Skills tested : Comprehension
(linear/opinion)
Type of Text (questions)

The questions text will be in


Linear or
non-linear representation.
LINEAR
Narrative / Story
Letter
Dialogue
Telephone Conversation
Chart
News / Report
Factual
Book Report
Speech
NON LINEAR
Table Form
Plan / Map Announcement
Picture TV Programme
Graph / Bar Menu / Recipe
Pie Chart Process / Method
Time Table Notice
Duty Roster Poem
Diary Label
Advertisement
List
TIPS
Step 1 : Read the question (passage/text/non-linear
presentation) carefully.

Step 2 : Identify main idea / what the text is about.

Step 3 : Read the questions, understand what the question


wants.

Step 4 : Use RAGE technique.


Step 2 :
Identify main idea / what the text is about.

Read and
understand the
story.

Underline/circle
keywords.

If you dont
understand the
story, make a
guess about the
story.
WHAT IS RAGE
R: Restate the question.

A: Answer the question.

G: Give reasons/details to support your answer.

E: Ensure/Check grammar and spelling.


ANSWERING TIPS

Sample 1
Step 1 :
Read the text/passage/non-linear presentation carefully.
.


. Step 3 : Question Words
Understand the question words and expected responses.
QUESTION WORDS MEANING EXAMPLES
who person Who's that? That's Nancy.

where place Where do you live? In Labuan

why reason Why do you sleep early? Because I've got to get up early

when time When do you go to work? At 7:00 a.m. every morning.

how manner How do you go to school? By car

what object, idea or action What do you do? I am an engineer

which choice Which one do you prefer? The red one.

whose possession Whose is book this? It's Alan's.

whom object of the verb

what kind description What kind of music do you like? I like quiet songs

what time time What time did you come home?

how many quantity (countable) How many students are there? There are twenty.

how much amount, price (uncountable) How much time have we got? Ten minutes

how long duration, length How long did you stay in that hotel? For two weeks.

how often frequency How often do you go to the gym? Twice a week.

how far distance How far is your school? It's one mile far.
Step 3 :
Read the questions, understand what the question wants.

What?
What - object,
idea or action
Step 4 :
Use RAGE technique.

RAGE
What?
plan R : Restate the question.
What - object, idea or A : Answer the question.
action What is the plan? G : Give reasons / details.
E : Ensure grammar / spelling
share
action
Step 4 :
Use RAGE technique.

Ujang planned to share the gold coins with Ramli.

What? plan R : Restate the question. E : Ensure / Check grammar.

action share Ujang plan to Ujang plan to share the


gold coins with Ramli.
A: Answer the question.
Question : did
share the gold coins
Answer : Past Tense
G: Give reasons/details.
with Ramli
Plan - planned
Answering Tips
Sample 2
Use RAGE technique

No, I dont. Ujang did not play a trick on Ramli


because he was an honest man.

Do you think? Think of what? Why? (always start with because)

No Ujang played a .trick on Ramli because he is a honest man.

R : Restate the question. E : Ensure grammar / spelling


No, I dont think Ujang played a trick on Ramli No, I dont think Ujang played a trick on Ramli
because he is a honest man.
(For this question, write your Y/N opinion first,
then restate the question. Use I instead of You.) Past Tense : is
A : Answer the question. Answer : was
(already answered Yes/No)
Article : a
G : Give reasons / details.
Because he is a honest person. Vowel : an
Answering Tips
Sample 3
Step 3 :
Read the questions, understand what the question wants.

Statement Questions

This question asks for your judgment / critical analysis.

There are 2 questions in this question item.


1.Was the action correct? (Literary Experience: Identify value)
2.Why? (Perform a Task: Make value judgment)
Step 4 :
Use RAGE technique

Was the action correct? Why? (always start with because)


Yes/No because

RAGE

R : Restate the question.


A : Answer the question.
G : Give reasons / details.
E : Ensure grammar / spelling
Step 4 :
Use RAGE technique.

Past tense

No, it was not. In my opinion It is not right to behave


as such.

Was the action correct? Why? (always start with because)


Right/Wrong because it is not right, and rude to behave as such.

R : Restate the question. (For this question, start with, In my opinion E : Ensure grammar / spelling
/ I believe that etc.) In my opinion, the action is wrong
In my opinion, the action was because it is not right and rude to
A : Answer the question. behave as such.
(Action is Wrong? / Right?) wrong
G : Give reasons / details. is - was
because it is not right and rude to behave as such.
Examples of Opinion Starters
I (really) think that
I believe (that)
Im sure that
In my opinion / My opinion is
I agree with
I feel that
I guess/imagine
I have no doubt that / Im certain that ..
I strongly believe that
Ive never really thought about this before, but
My personal opinion is that / Personally, my opinion is that
To be honest / In my honest opinion,
As far as I know,
I could be wrong, but
Id definitely say that
Id guess/imagine that
Id say that
Im absolutely certain that
Im fairly confident that
Im no expert (on this), but
Im positive that
Im pretty sure that
It seems to me that
Its a complicated/difficult issue, but
My (point of) view (on this) is
Obviously,
Some people may disagree with me, but
This is just my opinion, but

Without a doubt, *You probably wont agree, but


QUESTIONS 23

(a) : 1 mark Tick best answer


(b) : 1 mark MCQs

Comprehension (linear)

(c) : 2 marks Matching phrases /


structural
(d) : 2 marks Closed ended / open
ended
(e) : 2 marks Comprehension
(non-linear/


I would take an elephant ride at the
Elephant Sanctuary.

( You change to I
)
R : Restate the question. (For this question, you can answer based E : Ensure grammar / spelling
on your experience or your knowledge.)
I would at the Elephant Sanctuary. Article the

A : Answer the question. Answer - an


take the elephant ride
G : Give reasons / details.

( no need to give reasons / details because there


is no why question.
What is your name?

My name is heroshan
To thank
To encourage
To reject
To show sympathy
To congratulate
The phrase 2 nights hotel accommodation
means two nights stay at the hotel.

R : Restate the question. (For this question, you can answer based E : Ensure grammar / spelling
on your experience or your knowledge.)
SVA the phrase (singular
The phrase 2 nights hotel accommodation . noun)
the phrase mean is wrong
A : Answer the question. must agree with singular verb
Answer = means
mean two nights stay at the hotel.
G : Give reasons / details.
( already given )
QUESTIONS 24

(a) : 1 mark
(b) : full Amark

Types of questions: Tick best answer


Type of responses : MCQs
Topic :


QUESTIONS 25

(a) : 2 marks
(b) : 2 marks
(c) : 2 marks

Types of questions: structural


Type of responses : open ended/two
stem
Topic : Give
opinion /
Meaning : doesnt want to drive

Past tense
I think Imrans mother said that because she was tired.
.

R : Restate the question. (For this question, start with, In my E : Ensure grammar / spelling
opinion / I believe that etc.)
Past tense is
I think Imrans mother said that .
A : Answer the question. Answer - was
because she is tired.
G : Give reasons / details.

Already answered
The supermarket gives a RM30 voucher for every RM300 spent in a
single receipt because it wants to attract more customers.

R : Restate the question. E : Ensure grammar / spelling


The supermarket give a RM30 voucher for SVA supermarket- singular noun
every RM300 spent in a single receipt - supermarket give is wrong
SVA - it singular pronoun
A : Answer the question. it want is wrong
because it want to attract more customers.
Answer - supermarket gives
G : Give reasons / details. - it wants
I would suggest a watering can because Imrans
grandmother loves gardening.

R : Restate the question. (For this question, start with, I


E : Ensure grammar / spelling
would suggest/ I think that etc.)

I would suggest . SVA grandmother- singular noun


- grandmother love is wrong
A : Answer the question.
a watering can Answer - grandmother loves

G : Give reasons / details.

because Imrans grandmother love gardening.


Tell me about the story you have
read. Examples of open-ended questions:
How do you see your future?
Tell me about the children in this
photograph.
What is the purpose of learning
ict?
Why did you choose that answer?
UPSR 2017
ENGLISH 013
SECTION B

NOTES AND TIPS


Close-ended questions

are questions which can


be answered
by a simple "yes" or "no,
Examples of close-ended questions
Are you feeling better today?
May I use the bathroom?
Will you please do me a favour?
Have you already completed your homework?
Is that your final answer?
Can I help you with that?
May I please have a bite of that pie?
Would you like to go to the movies tonight?
Is math your favourite subject?
Does four plus four equal eight?
open-ended questions

are questions which require more thought and


more than a simple one-word answer.

cannot be answered with a simple "yes" or "no.

are sometimes phrased as a statement which


requires a response.
QUESTIONS 21

(a) : 2 marks
(b) : 2 marks
(c) : 2 marks
Types of questions : Structural
Type of responses : Open ended
Topic/Skills tested : Social
Expressions
Tips on answering questions on social expressions:

Answers should be of good


moral values.
Dont answer with negative
values.
Social Expressions
To greet
To apologize
To decline
To invite
To offer
To request
To instruct
To persuade
To Complain
oTo suggest
oTo explain
oTo praise
oTo deny
oTo state
To disagree
To warn
To blame
To advise
To clarify
To give and ask direction
To console
To express happiness
To defend
To compare & constrast
Can I order now?
Will you take my
order now?
You are welcome
How long will it
take us to reach

the airport?
COMPREHENSION PAPER

SECTION B
(4 QUESTIONS)
Question 22 -25
Comprehension
questions.
3 texts.
QUESTIONS 22

Comprehension (linear)
(a) : 1 mark
(b) : 1 mark

Types of questions : Tick best answer


Type of responses : MCQs
Topic/Skills tested : Closed ended/
QUESTION 22

(c) : 2 marks
(d) : 2 marks
(e) : 2 marks
Types of questions : Structural
Type of responses : Closed ended
Topic/Skills tested : Comprehension
(linear/opinion)
Type of Text (questions)

The questions text will be in


Linear or
non-linear representation.
LINEAR
Narrative / Story
Letter
Dialogue
Telephone Conversation
Chart
News / Report
Factual
Book Report
Speech
NON LINEAR
Form
Table
Announcement
Plan / Map
TV Programme
Picture
Menu / Recipe
Graph / Bar
Process / Method
Pie Chart
Notice
Time Table
Poem
Duty Roster
Label
Diary
List
Advertisement
TIPS

Step 1 : Read the question (passage/text/non-linear


presentation) carefully.

Step 2 : Identify main idea / what the text is about.

Step 3 : Read the questions, understand what the question


wants.

Step 4 : Use RAGE technique.


WHAT IS RAGE

R: Restate the question.

A: Answer the question.

G: Give reasons/details to support your answer.

E: Ensure/Check grammar and spelling.


ANSWERING TIPS

Sample 1
Step 1 :
Read the text/passage/non-linear presentation carefully.
.
Step 2 :
Identify main idea / what the text is about.

Read and
understand the
story.

Underline/circle
keywords.

If you dont
understand the
story, make a
guess about the
story.


. Step 3 : Question Words
Understand the question words and expected responses.
QUESTION WORDS MEANING EXAMPLES
who person Who's that? That's Nancy.

where place Where do you live? In Labuan

why reason Why do you sleep early? Because I've got to get up early

when time When do you go to work? At 7:00 a.m. every morning.

how manner How do you go to school? By car

what object, idea or action What do you do? I am an engineer

which choice Which one do you prefer? The red one.

whose possession Whose is book this? It's Alan's.

whom object of the verb

what kind description What kind of music do you like? I like quiet songs

what time time What time did you come home?

how many quantity (countable) How many students are there? There are twenty.

how much amount, price (uncountable) How much time have we got? Ten minutes

how long duration, length How long did you stay in that hotel? For two weeks.

how often frequency How often do you go to the gym? Twice a week.

how far distance How far is your school? It's one mile far.
Step 3 :
Read the questions, understand what the question wants.

What?
What - object,
idea or action
RAGE TECHNIQUE

R : Restate the question.


A : Answer the question.
G : Give reasons / details.
E : Ensure grammar / spelling
Step 4 :
Use RAGE technique.

RAGE
What?
plan
R : Restate the question.
What - object, idea or A : Answer the question.
What is the plan?
action G : Give reasons / details.
share E : Ensure grammar / spelling

action
Step 4 :
Use RAGE technique.

Ujang planned to share the gold coins with Ramli.

What? plan R : Restate the question. E : Ensure / Check grammar.

action share Ujang plan to Ujang plan to share the


gold coins with Ramli.
A: Answer the question.
Question : did
share the gold coins
Answer : Past Tense
G: Give reasons/details.
with Ramli
Plan - planned
Answering Tips
Sample 2
Use RAGE technique

No, I dont. Ujang did not play a trick on Ramli


because he was an honest man.

Do you think? Think of what? Why? (always start with because)

No Ujang played a .trick on Ramli because he is a honest man.

R : Restate the question. E : Ensure grammar / spelling


No, I dont think Ujang played a trick on Ramli No, I dont think Ujang played a trick on Ramli
because he is a honest man.
(For this question, write your Y/N opinion first,
then restate the question. Use I instead of You.) Past Tense : is
A : Answer the question. Answer : was
(already answered Yes/No)
Article : a
G : Give reasons / details.
Because he is a honest person. Vowel : an
Answering Tips
Sample 3
Step 3 :
Read the questions, understand what the question wants.

Statement Questions

This question asks for your judgment / critical analysis.

There are 2 questions in this question item.


1.Was the action correct? (Literary Experience: Identify value)
2.Why? (Perform a Task: Make value judgment)
Step 4 :
Use RAGE technique

Was the action correct? Why? (always start with because)


Yes/No because

RAGE

R : Restate the question.


A : Answer the question.
G : Give reasons / details.
E : Ensure grammar / spelling
Step 4 :
Use RAGE technique.

Past tense

No, it was not. In my opinion It is not right to behave


as such.

Was the action correct? Why? (always start with because)


Right/Wrong because it is not right, and rude to behave as such.

R : Restate the question. (For this question, start with, In my opinion E : Ensure grammar / spelling
/ I believe that etc.) In my opinion, the action is wrong
In my opinion, the action was because it is not right and rude to
A : Answer the question. behave as such.
(Action is Wrong? / Right?) wrong
G : Give reasons / details. is - was
because it is not right and rude to behave as such.
Examples of Opinion Starters
I (really) think that
I believe (that)
Im sure that
In my opinion / My opinion is
I agree with
I feel that
I guess/imagine
I have no doubt that / Im certain that ..
I strongly believe that
Ive never really thought about this before, but
My personal opinion is that / Personally, my opinion is that
To be honest / In my honest opinion,
As far as I know,
I could be wrong, but
Id definitely say that
Id guess/imagine that
Id say that
Im absolutely certain that
Im fairly confident that
Im no expert (on this), but
Im positive that
Im pretty sure that
It seems to me that
Its a complicated/difficult issue, but
My (point of) view (on this) is
Obviously,
Some people may disagree with me, but
This is just my opinion, but
Without a doubt,
You probably wont agree, but
QUESTIONS 23

(a) : 1 mark Tick best answer


(b) : 1 mark MCQs

Comprehension (linear)

(c) : 2 marks Matching phrases /


structural
(d) : 2 marks Closed ended / open
ended
(e) : 2 marks Comprehension
(non-linear/


I would take an elephant ride at the
Elephant Sanctuary.

( You change to I
)
R : Restate the question. (For this question, you can answer based E : Ensure grammar / spelling
on your experience or your knowledge.)
I would at the Elephant Sanctuary. Article the

A : Answer the question. Answer - an


take the elephant ride
G : Give reasons / details.

( no need to give reasons / details because there


is no why question.
What is your name?
The phrase 2 nights hotel accommodation
means two nights stay at the hotel.

R : Restate the question. (For this question, you can answer based E : Ensure grammar / spelling
on your experience or your knowledge.)
SVA the phrase (singular
The phrase 2 nights hotel accommodation . noun)
the phrase mean is wrong
A : Answer the question. must agree with singular verb
Answer = means
mean two nights stay at the hotel.
G : Give reasons / details.
( already given )
QUESTIONS 24

(a) : 1 mark
(b) : full Amark

Types of questions: Tick best answer


Type of responses : MCQs
Topic :
QUESTIONS 25

(a) : 2 marks
(b) : 2 marks
(c) : 2 marks

Types of questions: structural


Type of responses : open ended/two
stem
Topic : Give
opinion /


Meaning : doesnt want to drive

Past tense
I think Imrans mother said that because she was tired.
.

R : Restate the question. (For this question, start with, In my E : Ensure grammar / spelling
opinion / I believe that etc.)
Past tense is
I think Imrans mother said that .
A : Answer the question. Answer - was
because she is tired.
G : Give reasons / details.

Already answered
The supermarket gives a RM30 voucher for every RM300 spent in a
single receipt because it wants to attract more customers.

R : Restate the question. E : Ensure grammar / spelling


The supermarket give a RM30 voucher for SVA supermarket- singular noun
every RM300 spent in a single receipt - supermarket give is wrong
SVA - it singular pronoun
A : Answer the question. it want is wrong
because it want to attract more customers.
Answer - supermarket gives
G : Give reasons / details. - it wants
I would suggest a watering can because Imrans
grandmother loves gardening.

R : Restate the question. (For this question, start with, I


E : Ensure grammar / spelling
would suggest/ I think that etc.)

I would suggest . SVA grandmother- singular noun


- grandmother love is wrong
A : Answer the question.
a watering can Answer - grandmother loves

G : Give reasons / details.

because Imrans grandmother love gardening.


Examples of open-ended questions:

Tell me about the star


What is the purswer?
UPSR 2016
ENGLISH 013
SECTION B

Notes and Tips


Close-ended questions

are questions which can


be answered

by a simple "yes" or "no,


open-ended questions
are questions which require more thought and

more than a simple one-word answer.

cannot be answered with a simple "yes" or "no.

are sometimes phrased as a statement which requires a


response.
Examples of close-ended questions

Are you feeling better today?


May I use the bathroom?
Will you please do me a favour?
Have you already completed your homework?
Is that your final answer?
Can I help you with that?
May I please have a bite of that pie?
Would you like to go to the movies tonight?
Is math your favourite subject?
Does four plus four equal eight?
QUESTIONS 21

(a) : 2 marks
(b) : 2 marks
(c) : 2 marks
Types of questions : Structural
Type of responses : Open ended
Topic/Skills tested : Social
Expressions
Tips on answering questions on social expressions:

Answers should be of good


moral values.
Dont answer with negative values.
Social Expressions
To greet
To apologize
To decline
To invite
To offer
To request
To instruct
To persuade
To Complain
To thank
To encourage
To reject
To show sympathy
To congratulate
oTo suggest
oTo explain
oTo praise
oTo deny
oTo state
To disagree
To warn
To blame
To advise
To clarify
To give and ask direction
To console
To express happiness
;To defend
To compare & constrast
Can I order now?
Will you take my
order now?
Can I order some coffee and toasted bread,
please?
You are welcome.
RAGE TECHNIQUE

R : Restate the question.


A : Answer the question.
G : Give reasons / details.
E : Ensure grammar / spelling
How long will it
take us to reach

the airport?
COMPREHENSION PAPER

SECTION B
(4 QUESTIONS)
Question 22 -25
Comprehension
questions.
3 texts.
QUESTIONS 22

Comprehension (linear)
(a) : 1 mark
(b) : 1 mark

Types of questions : Tick best answer


Type of responses : MCQs
Topic/Skills tested : Closed ended/
QUESTION 22

(c) : 2 marks
(d) : 2 marks
(e) : 2 marks
Types of questions : Structural
Type of responses : Closed ended
Topic/Skills tested : Comprehension
(linear/opinion)
Type of Text (questions)

The questions text will be in


Linear or
non-linear representation.
LINEAR
Narrative / Story
Letter
Dialogue
Telephone Conversation
Chart
News / Report
Factual
Book Report
Speech
NON LINEAR
Table Form
Plan / Map Announcement
Picture TV Programme
Graph / Bar Menu / Recipe
Pie Chart Process / Method
Time Table Notice
Duty Roster Poem
Diary Label
Advertisement
List
TIPS
Step 1 : Read the question (passage/text/non-linear
presentation) carefully.

Step 2 : Identify main idea / what the text is about.

Step 3 : Read the questions, understand what the question


wants.

Step 4 : Use RAGE technique.


Step 2 :
Identify main idea / what the text is about.

Read and
understand the
story.

Underline/circle
keywords.

If you dont
understand the
story, make a
guess about the
story.
WHAT IS RAGE

R: Restate the question.

A: Answer the question.

G: Give reasons/details to support your answer.

E: Ensure/Check grammar and spelling.


ANSWERING TIPS

Sample 1
Step 1 :
Read the text/passage/non-linear presentation carefully.
.


. Step 3 : Question Words
Understand the question words and expected responses.
QUESTION WORDS MEANING EXAMPLES
who person Who's that? That's Nancy.

where place Where do you live? In Labuan

why reason Why do you sleep early? Because I've got to get up early

when time When do you go to work? At 7:00 a.m. every morning.

how manner How do you go to school? By car

what object, idea or action What do you do? I am an engineer

which choice Which one do you prefer? The red one.

whose possession Whose is book this? It's Alan's.

whom object of the verb

what kind description What kind of music do you like? I like quiet songs

what time time What time did you come home?

how many quantity (countable) How many students are there? There are twenty.

how much amount, price (uncountable) How much time have we got? Ten minutes

how long duration, length How long did you stay in that hotel? For two weeks.

how often frequency How often do you go to the gym? Twice a week.

how far distance How far is your school? It's one mile far.
Step 3 :
Read the questions, understand what the question wants.

What?
What - object,
idea or action
Step 4 :
Use RAGE technique.

RAGE
What?
plan R : Restate the question.
What - object, idea or A : Answer the question.
action What is the plan? G : Give reasons / details.
E : Ensure grammar / spelling
share
action
Step 4 :
Use RAGE technique.

Ujang planned to share the gold coins with Ramli.

What? plan R : Restate the question. E : Ensure / Check grammar.

action share Ujang plan to Ujang plan to share the


gold coins with Ramli.
A: Answer the question.
Question : did
share the gold coins
Answer : Past Tense
G: Give reasons/details.
with Ramli
Plan - planned
Answering Tips
Sample 2
Use RAGE technique

No, I dont. Ujang did not play a trick on Ramli


because he was an honest man.

Do you think? Think of what? Why? (always start with because)

No Ujang played a .trick on Ramli because he is a honest man.

R : Restate the question. E : Ensure grammar / spelling


No, I dont think Ujang played a trick on Ramli No, I dont think Ujang played a trick on Ramli
because he is a honest man.
(For this question, write your Y/N opinion first,
then restate the question. Use I instead of You.) Past Tense : is
A : Answer the question. Answer : was
(already answered Yes/No)
Article : a
G : Give reasons / details.
Because he is a honest person. Vowel : an
Answering Tips
Sample 3
Step 3 :
Read the questions, understand what the question wants.

Statement Questions

This question asks for your judgment / critical analysis.

There are 2 questions in this question item.


1.Was the action correct? (Literary Experience: Identify value)
2.Why? (Perform a Task: Make value judgment)
Step 4 :
Use RAGE technique

Was the action correct? Why? (always start with because)


Yes/No because

RAGE

R : Restate the question.


A : Answer the question.
G : Give reasons / details.
E : Ensure grammar / spelling
Step 4 :
Use RAGE technique.

Past tense

No, it was not. In my opinion It is not right to behave


as such.

Was the action correct? Why? (always start with because)


Right/Wrong because it is not right, and rude to behave as such.

R : Restate the question. (For this question, start with, In my opinion E : Ensure grammar / spelling
/ I believe that etc.) In my opinion, the action is wrong
In my opinion, the action was because it is not right and rude to
A : Answer the question. behave as such.
(Action is Wrong? / Right?) wrong
G : Give reasons / details. is - was
because it is not right and rude to behave as such.
Examples of Opinion Starters
I (really) think that
I believe (that)
Im sure that
In my opinion / My opinion is
I agree with
I feel that
I guess/imagine
I have no doubt that / Im certain that ..
I strongly believe that
Ive never really thought about this before, but
My personal opinion is that / Personally, my opinion is that
To be honest / In my honest opinion,
As far as I know,
I could be wrong, but
Id definitely say that
Id guess/imagine that
Id say that
Im absolutely certain that
Im fairly confident that
Im no expert (on this), but
Im positive that
Im pretty sure that
It seems to me that
Its a complicated/difficult issue, but
My (point of) view (on this) is
Obviously,
Some people may disagree with me, but
This is just my opinion, but

Without a doubt, *You probably wont agree, but


QUESTIONS 23

(a) : 1 mark Tick best answer


(b) : 1 mark MCQs

Comprehension (linear)

(c) : 2 marks Matching phrases /


structural
(d) : 2 marks Closed ended / open
ended
(e) : 2 marks Comprehension
(non-linear/


I would take an elephant ride at the
Elephant Sanctuary.

( You change to I
)
R : Restate the question. (For this question, you can answer based E : Ensure grammar / spelling
on your experience or your knowledge.)
I would at the Elephant Sanctuary. Article the

A : Answer the question. Answer - an


take the elephant ride
G : Give reasons / details.

( no need to give reasons / details because there


is no why question.
What is your name?

My name is heroshan
The phrase 2 nights hotel accommodation
means two nights stay at the hotel.

R : Restate the question. (For this question, you can answer based E : Ensure grammar / spelling
on your experience or your knowledge.)
SVA the phrase (singular
The phrase 2 nights hotel accommodation . noun)
the phrase mean is wrong
A : Answer the question. must agree with singular verb
Answer = means
mean two nights stay at the hotel.
G : Give reasons / details.
( already given )
QUESTIONS 24

(a) : 1 mark
(b) : full Amark

Types of questions: Tick best answer


Type of responses : MCQs
Topic :


QUESTIONS 25

(a) : 2 marks
(b) : 2 marks
(c) : 2 marks

Types of questions: structural


Type of responses : open ended/two
stem
Topic : Give
opinion /
Meaning : doesnt want to drive

Past tense
I think Imrans mother said that because she was tired.
.

R : Restate the question. (For this question, start with, In my E : Ensure grammar / spelling
opinion / I believe that etc.)
Past tense is
I think Imrans mother said that .
A : Answer the question. Answer - was
because she is tired.
G : Give reasons / details.

Already answered
The supermarket gives a RM30 voucher for every RM300 spent in a
single receipt because it wants to attract more customers.

R : Restate the question. E : Ensure grammar / spelling


The supermarket give a RM30 voucher for SVA supermarket- singular noun
every RM300 spent in a single receipt - supermarket give is wrong
SVA - it singular pronoun
A : Answer the question. it want is wrong
because it want to attract more customers.
Answer - supermarket gives
G : Give reasons / details. - it wants
I would suggest a watering can because Imrans
grandmother loves gardening.

R : Restate the question. (For this question, start with, I


E : Ensure grammar / spelling
would suggest/ I think that etc.)

I would suggest . SVA grandmother- singular noun


- grandmother love is wrong
A : Answer the question.
a watering can Answer - grandmother loves

G : Give reasons / details.

because Imrans grandmother love gardening.


Tell me about the story you have
read. Examples of open-ended questions:
How do you see your future?
Tell me about the children in this
photograph.
What is the purpose of learning
ict?
Why did you choose that answer?
UPSR 2016
ENGLISH 013
SECTION B

NOTES AND TIPS


Close-ended questions

are questions which can


be answered
by a simple "yes" or "no,
Examples of close-ended questions
Are you feeling better today?
May I use the bathroom?
Will you please do me a favour?
Have you already completed your homework?
Is that your final answer?
Can I help you with that?
May I please have a bite of that pie?
Would you like to go to the movies tonight?
Is math your favourite subject?
Does four plus four equal eight?
open-ended questions

are questions which require more thought and


more than a simple one-word answer.

cannot be answered with a simple "yes" or "no.

are sometimes phrased as a statement which


requires a response.
QUESTIONS 21

(a) : 2 marks
(b) : 2 marks
(c) : 2 marks
Types of questions : Structural
Type of responses : Open ended
Topic/Skills tested : Social
Expressions
Tips on answering questions on social expressions:

Answers should be of good


moral values.
Dont answer with negative
values.
Social Expressions
To greet
To apologize
To decline
To invite
To offer
To request
To instruct
To persuade
To Complain
To thank
To encourage
To reject
To show sympathy
To congratulate
oTo suggest
oTo explain
oTo praise
oTo deny
oTo state
To disagree
To warn
To blame
To advise
To clarify
To give and ask direction
To console
To express happiness
To defend
To compare & constrast
Can I order now?
Will you take my
order now?
You are welcome
How long will it
take us to reach

the airport?
COMPREHENSION PAPER

SECTION B
(4 QUESTIONS)
Question 22 -25
Comprehension
questions.
3 texts.
QUESTIONS 22

Comprehension (linear)
(a) : 1 mark
(b) : 1 mark

Types of questions : Tick best answer


Type of responses : MCQs
Topic/Skills tested : Closed ended/
QUESTION 22

(c) : 2 marks
(d) : 2 marks
(e) : 2 marks
Types of questions : Structural
Type of responses : Closed ended
Topic/Skills tested : Comprehension
(linear/opinion)
Type of Text (questions)

The questions text will be in


Linear or
non-linear representation.
LINEAR
Narrative / Story
Letter
Dialogue
Telephone Conversation
Chart
News / Report
Factual
Book Report
Speech
NON LINEAR
Form
Table
Announcement
Plan / Map
TV Programme
Picture
Menu / Recipe
Graph / Bar
Process / Method
Pie Chart
Notice
Time Table
Poem
Duty Roster
Label
Diary
List
Advertisement
TIPS

Step 1 : Read the question (passage/text/non-linear


presentation) carefully.

Step 2 : Identify main idea / what the text is about.

Step 3 : Read the questions, understand what the question


wants.

Step 4 : Use RAGE technique.


WHAT IS RAGE

R: Restate the question.

A: Answer the question.

G: Give reasons/details to support your answer.

E: Ensure/Check grammar and spelling.


ANSWERING TIPS

Sample 1
Step 1 :
Read the text/passage/non-linear presentation carefully.
.
Step 2 :
Identify main idea / what the text is about.

Read and
understand the
story.

Underline/circle
keywords.

If you dont
understand the
story, make a
guess about the
story.


. Step 3 : Question Words
Understand the question words and expected responses.
QUESTION WORDS MEANING EXAMPLES
who person Who's that? That's Nancy.

where place Where do you live? In Labuan

why reason Why do you sleep early? Because I've got to get up early

when time When do you go to work? At 7:00 a.m. every morning.

how manner How do you go to school? By car

what object, idea or action What do you do? I am an engineer

which choice Which one do you prefer? The red one.

whose possession Whose is book this? It's Alan's.

whom object of the verb

what kind description What kind of music do you like? I like quiet songs

what time time What time did you come home?

how many quantity (countable) How many students are there? There are twenty.

how much amount, price (uncountable) How much time have we got? Ten minutes

how long duration, length How long did you stay in that hotel? For two weeks.

how often frequency How often do you go to the gym? Twice a week.

how far distance How far is your school? It's one mile far.
Step 3 :
Read the questions, understand what the question wants.

What?
What - object,
idea or action
RAGE TECHNIQUE

R : Restate the question.


A : Answer the question.
G : Give reasons / details.
E : Ensure grammar / spelling
Step 4 :
Use RAGE technique.

RAGE
What?
plan
R : Restate the question.
What - object, idea or A : Answer the question.
What is the plan?
action G : Give reasons / details.
share E : Ensure grammar / spelling

action
Step 4 :
Use RAGE technique.

Ujang planned to share the gold coins with Ramli.

What? plan R : Restate the question. E : Ensure / Check grammar.

action share Ujang plan to Ujang plan to share the


gold coins with Ramli.
A: Answer the question.
Question : did
share the gold coins
Answer : Past Tense
G: Give reasons/details.
with Ramli
Plan - planned
Answering Tips
Sample 2
Use RAGE technique

No, I dont. Ujang did not play a trick on Ramli


because he was an honest man.

Do you think? Think of what? Why? (always start with because)

No Ujang played a .trick on Ramli because he is a honest man.

R : Restate the question. E : Ensure grammar / spelling


No, I dont think Ujang played a trick on Ramli No, I dont think Ujang played a trick on Ramli
because he is a honest man.
(For this question, write your Y/N opinion first,
then restate the question. Use I instead of You.) Past Tense : is
A : Answer the question. Answer : was
(already answered Yes/No)
Article : a
G : Give reasons / details.
Because he is a honest person. Vowel : an
Answering Tips
Sample 3
Step 3 :
Read the questions, understand what the question wants.

Statement Questions

This question asks for your judgment / critical analysis.

There are 2 questions in this question item.


1.Was the action correct? (Literary Experience: Identify value)
2.Why? (Perform a Task: Make value judgment)
Step 4 :
Use RAGE technique

Was the action correct? Why? (always start with because)


Yes/No because

RAGE

R : Restate the question.


A : Answer the question.
G : Give reasons / details.
E : Ensure grammar / spelling
Step 4 :
Use RAGE technique.

Past tense

No, it was not. In my opinion It is not right to behave


as such.

Was the action correct? Why? (always start with because)


Right/Wrong because it is not right, and rude to behave as such.

R : Restate the question. (For this question, start with, In my opinion E : Ensure grammar / spelling
/ I believe that etc.) In my opinion, the action is wrong
In my opinion, the action was because it is not right and rude to
A : Answer the question. behave as such.
(Action is Wrong? / Right?) wrong
G : Give reasons / details. is - was
because it is not right and rude to behave as such.
Examples of Opinion Starters
I (really) think that
I believe (that)
Im sure that
In my opinion / My opinion is
I agree with
I feel that
I guess/imagine
I have no doubt that / Im certain that ..
I strongly believe that
Ive never really thought about this before, but
My personal opinion is that / Personally, my opinion is that
To be honest / In my honest opinion,
As far as I know,
I could be wrong, but
Id definitely say that
Id guess/imagine that
Id say that
Im absolutely certain that
Im fairly confident that
Im no expert (on this), but
Im positive that
Im pretty sure that
It seems to me that
Its a complicated/difficult issue, but
My (point of) view (on this) is
Obviously,
Some people may disagree with me, but
This is just my opinion, but
Without a doubt,
You probably wont agree, but
QUESTIONS 23

(a) : 1 mark Tick best answer


(b) : 1 mark MCQs

Comprehension (linear)

(c) : 2 marks Matching phrases /


structural
(d) : 2 marks Closed ended / open
ended
(e) : 2 marks Comprehension
(non-linear/


I would take an elephant ride at the
Elephant Sanctuary.

( You change to I
)
R : Restate the question. (For this question, you can answer based E : Ensure grammar / spelling
on your experience or your knowledge.)
I would at the Elephant Sanctuary. Article the

A : Answer the question. Answer - an


take the elephant ride
G : Give reasons / details.

( no need to give reasons / details because there


is no why question.
What is your name?
The phrase 2 nights hotel accommodation
means two nights stay at the hotel.

R : Restate the question. (For this question, you can answer based E : Ensure grammar / spelling
on your experience or your knowledge.)
SVA the phrase (singular
The phrase 2 nights hotel accommodation . noun)
the phrase mean is wrong
A : Answer the question. must agree with singular verb
Answer = means
mean two nights stay at the hotel.
G : Give reasons / details.
( already given )
QUESTIONS 24

(a) : 1 mark
(b) : full Amark

Types of questions: Tick best answer


Type of responses : MCQs
Topic :
QUESTIONS 25

(a) : 2 marks
(b) : 2 marks
(c) : 2 marks

Types of questions: structural


Type of responses : open ended/two
stem
Topic : Give
opinion /


Meaning : doesnt want to drive

Past tense
I think Imrans mother said that because she was tired.
.

R : Restate the question. (For this question, start with, In my E : Ensure grammar / spelling
opinion / I believe that etc.)
Past tense is
I think Imrans mother said that .
A : Answer the question. Answer - was
because she is tired.
G : Give reasons / details.

Already answered
The supermarket gives a RM30 voucher for every RM300 spent in a
single receipt because it wants to attract more customers.

R : Restate the question. E : Ensure grammar / spelling


The supermarket give a RM30 voucher for SVA supermarket- singular noun
every RM300 spent in a single receipt - supermarket give is wrong
SVA - it singular pronoun
A : Answer the question. it want is wrong
because it want to attract more customers.
Answer - supermarket gives
G : Give reasons / details. - it wants
I would suggest a watering can because Imrans
grandmother loves gardening.

R : Restate the question. (For this question, start with, I


E : Ensure grammar / spelling
would suggest/ I think that etc.)

I would suggest . SVA grandmother- singular noun


- grandmother love is wrong
A : Answer the question.
a watering can Answer - grandmother loves

G : Give reasons / details.

because Imrans grandmother love gardening.

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