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TINGKATAN 5
MODUL BAHASA INGGERIS 1

Choose the best answer from the options A, B, C and D.

Tom Hanks is a top movie actor. ___1___ he is talented and popular, he is ___2___ ordinary
man off-screen. He is rather ___3___ and does not like to talk much about ___4___. This is
partly because he had an unsettled childhood. Constantly ___5___ from house to house and
changing schools meant he didn't have many ___6___. However, he says he had a lot of fun
growing up ___7___ the drawbacks. Most of the ___8___ he plays are lovable. He has acted
as a perplexed businessman, as an absent-minded policeman and as a teenage romantic
___9___ others. His ___10___ known film is Forrest Gump which became a big hit.
1.
(A) Although

6. (A) peers

(B) However

(B) friends

(C) Since
(D) Nevertheless

(C) comrades
(D) partners

2. (A) a

7. (A) though

(B) an

(B) even

(C) the

(C) despite

(D) --

(D) however

3. (A) timid
(B) humble

8. (A) people
(B) actors

(C) reserved

(C) films

(D) retired

(D) characters

4. (A) it
(B) his
(C) him

9. (A) with
(B) for
(C)
among

(D) himself

(D) between

5.
(A) move

10. (A) best

(B) moves
(C) moved

(B) most
(C) famous

(D) moving

(D) popular

Answers : 1A

2B

3C

4D

5D

6B

7C

8D

9C

10A

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MODUL GURU GANTI TERANCANG
TINGKATAN 5

MODUL BAHASA INGGERIS 2


Choose the best answer from the options A, B, C and D.

Students today have to sit for exam after exam. Studying for exams is ___1___ inevitable part
of a ___2___ life. Some study regularly and systematically. ___3___ do it in fits and starts,
finally cramming at the last minute, ___4___ themselves unnecessary stress. When you study
or read, write brief notes on ___5___ points in the margin. Write a summary of each chapter.
Writing the notes in your own ___6___ means that you have ___7___ what you have read or
studied. Then there is no need to reread everything ___8___ the exam. Looking ___9___
your notes or your summaries will help ___10___ remember or recall what you have read as
you can't memorize everything you read.
1.
(A) a

6. (A) words

(B) an

(B) ideas

(C) the
(D) --

(C) way
(D) writing

2. (A) student
(B) students

7. (A) understand
(B) understands

(C) student's

(C) understood

(D) students'

(D) understanding

3. (A) Other

8. (A) near

(B) Others

(B) before

(C) Any
(D) Another

(C) during
(D) prior

4.
(A) cause

9. (A) at

(B) causes
(C) caused

(B) by
(C) for

(D) causing

(D) after

5. (A) certain
(B) special

10. (A) one


(B) us

(C) important

(C) you

(D) interesting

(D) them

Answers : 1B

2C

3B

4D

5C

6A

7C

8B

9A 10C

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MODUL GURU GANTI TERANCANG
TINGKATAN 5

MODUL BAHASA INGGERIS 3

He kept beating around the ______ and


1.
did not get to the point.

6.

(A)street
(B) wood
(C) bush
(D)grass

The cat disappeared in the dark in the


twinkling of a/an ______.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

star
eye
light
flash

2. Let's be patient and continue to work at 7. Romeo takes up two jobs to make ends
it. Every cloud has a silver ______.
______.
(A)lining
(A) meet
(B) spark
(B) stay
(C) streak
(C) float
(D)line
(D) burn
3. It's a trivial matter. Don't make a
mountain out of a ______.
(A)hill
(B) peak
(C) molehill
(D)hillock
4.

8. He is a Jack of all ______ but master of


none.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

The news was like a bolt from the


______. I never expected it to happen to
me.

sorts
trades
things
tricks
9.
He turned ______ and ran away
immediately.

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

(A)blue
(B) shock
(C) sky
(D)cloud

head
feet
tail
back

5. He arrived in the ______ of time to save 10 Let's bury the ______ and be friends again.
her from a lot of embarrassment.
.
(A)crux
(B) nick
(C) tip
(D)tick

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

hatchet
weapon
gun
knife

Answers
1C 2A 3C 4A 5B 6B 7A 8B 9C 10A
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MODUL GURU GANTI TERANCANG
TINGKATAN 5

MODUL BAHASA INGGERIS 4

Read the text in ach of the following situations and choose the best meaning for the phrases
that are underlined.

Selvam woke up bright and early last Saturday. He was in seventh heaven ! First of all, he
had just got his O level results. As everyone had expected, he had passed with flying colors.
Then came the surprise ! In the garden was a brand new car ! It was a gift from his father.
Bursting with pride, Mr Krishnan gazed at the apple of his eye and said, 'Happy birthday,
son, and congratulations on your excellent results ! Your mother and I are so proud of you !'

1.

2.

in seventh heaven
A utterly discontented
B

extremely happy

C
D

amazingly dreamy
very imaginative

had passed with flying colors


A had excelled in Art
B had mediocre grades
C had just scraped through
D

3.

had done very well

the apple of his eye


A his beloved wife
B his family members
C

his favorite child

his many possessions

Answer
1B 2D 3C

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MODUL GURU GANTI TERANCANG
TINGKATAN 5

MODUL BAHASA INGGERIS 5


Read the conversation in each of the following situations and choose the best meaning for
the phrases that are underlined.
Rashid and Dev are talking about Kamal.
Rashid

Why did Kamal go home early today ?

Dev

He told the teacher that he was a bit under the weather.

Rashid

What a tale ! Do you buy that ?

Dev

With his reputation for playing truant ? You've got to be kidding !

Rashid
Dev

Well, I'll give him a call later to find out how he's doing !
If you discover anything interesting, be sure to call me.

Rashid

I'll do that, bye.

Dev

Bye
1. a bit under the weather
A worried about the change in weather
B concerned that it might rain heavily
C not feeling well
D irritated by recent weather reports
2. Do you buy that ?
A Do you believe his story ?
B Do you often buy things from him ?
C Does he often fall ill ?
D Does the teacher send him on errands ?
3. playing truant
A being crazy about games
B constantly falling ill
C skipping school for no reason
D cheating people all the time

Answer
1C 2A 3C

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MODUL GURU GANTI TERANCANG
TINGKATAN 5

MODUL BAHASA INGGERIS 6


1. What will you do ______ you ever see a ghost ?
(A) when
(B) if
(C) although
(D) and
2. Don't leave the room ______ you are told to do so.
(A) or
(B) either
(C) unless
(D) bit
3. Come early tomorrow ______ we can arrange the chairs in the hall.
(A) and
(B) until
(C) although
(D) so that
4. Radzi was taking his dinner ______ the light went off.
(A) but
(B) when

(C) if
(D) yet
5. We worked tirelessly ______ night came.
(A) unless
(B) although
(C) until
(D) while
6. He may be talented ______ he is very arrogant.
(A) and
(B) so that
(C) yet
(D) but
7. We went straight to see the principal ______ that our complaint would be looked into.
(A) until
(B) in order
(C) unless
(D) since
8. He has achieved success, ______ he is not satisfied.
(A) and
(B) nor
(C) or
(D) yet
9. ______ we were very angry, we kept our cool.
(A) Until
(B) Yet
(C) Although
(D) As
10. The new clerk reported ______ duty this morning.

(A) at
(B)
for
(C) on
(D) to

Answers
1B

2C

3D

4B

5C

6D

7B

8D

9C

10B

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MODUL GURU GANTI TERANCANG
TINGKATAN 5

MODUL BAHASA INGGERIS 7


Each of the following sentences contains at least one preposition error. Correct the
errors and rewrite the corrected sentences.
1.

I tried to interrupt into their conversation but was told on.

2.

It is important to take pride of whatever we do on life.

3.

I left home at Sunday morning to catch a flight for England.

4.

He was scolded from the teacher for failing to pass the test.

5.

For all that excitement. I had forgotten to take my present for him.

6.

My parents are not in good terms so we tried to patch things on.

7.

I accused her with stealing my wallet but she insisted about her
innocence.

8.

I sympathize for you over your mother's death.

9.

He is one of the best players of Singapore and he takes pride of it.

10.

In ten o'clock in the morning. I went to the beach to catch fish by my


net.

Answers
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

I tried to interrupt their conversation but was told off.


It is important to take pride in whatever we do in life.
I left home on Sunday morning to catch a flight to England.
He was scolded by the teacher for failing to pass the test.
In all that excitement, I had forgotten to take my present from him.
My parents are not on good terms so we tried to patch things up.
I accused her of stealing my wallet but she insisted on her innocence.
I sympathize with you over your mother's death.
He is one of the best players in Singapore and he takes pride in it.
At ten o'clock in the morning. I went to the beach to catch fish with my net.

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MODUL GURU GANTI TERANCANG
TINGKATAN 5

MODUL BAHASA INGGERIS 8


1.

No one expected ______ Felix ______ Ben to be selected. They must be extremely
happy.

(A) neither ... nor


(B) both ... and
(C) both ... or
(D) not only ... and
2. I don't think we can make it ______ you pitch in.
(A) If
(B) Unless

(C) And
(D) and yet
3. ______ night fell, the children packed their things and were ready to leave.
(A) Despite
(B) Unless
(C) As
(D) For
4. They did not do well in the physical test. ______, they were accepted.
(A) Yet
(B) Consequently
(C) Thus
(D) Therefore
5. We mentioned it to him ______ we ran into him outside the school.
(A) When
(B) Whenever
(C) Where
(D) Wherever
6. They were told to practice more ______ they would face elimination in the final game.
(A) or
(B) and
(C) so
(D) but
7. _______ the blue dress ______ the yellow one look cheap. I like neither.
(A) Either ... or
(B) Neither ... nor
(C) Both ... or
(D) Both ... and
Answers
1B 2B 3C 4A 5A 6A 7D

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MODUL GURU GANTI TERANCANG
TINGKATAN 5

MODUL BAHASA INGGERIS 9


Fill in each blank with the most suitable word from the box. Use each word once only

(I)
eventually

deal

helpful

always

helpless

do

opinion

resort

Have you ever been bullied before ? If you have, then you will know how ___1___ and

small someone who is being bullied feels. However, most times, bullies are people who
themselves feel small. They actually have a very low ___2___ of themselves. So, they
___3___ to bullying to feel big and powerful. One of the best ways to ___4___ with bullies
is to stand up firmly to them. If you can show a bully that you are not scared of him, he will
no longer feel big and will ___5___ stop bullying you.

(II)
corridor

nearby

full

thought

packed

floor

inquired

saw

It was the eve of Christmas. The shopping center was ___1___ with people. Angeline was
there, looking for a gift for her father. While walking along the ___2___ of the shopping
center, she spotted an old man sitting on the floor. He looked so tired and weak. Angeline
felt sorry for him instantly. She went over to him and ___3___ if he was all right. He spoke
so softly and Angeline had to strain her ears to hear him. He was hungry. Without giving a
second ___4___, Angeline helped the old man to his feet and brought him to the foodcourt
___5___. She ordered some food and watched him eat. Afterwards, she gave the old man
some money.

(III)
work

pedestrians

places

shelter

crowds

destinations

drenched

journey

The sky was overcast. Dark clouds covered the sky and a strong wind blew about. It looked
like it was about to rain. ___1___ on the street looked anxious as they walked quickly.
Everyone was in a hurry to get to their ___2___ and to avoid the rain. Suddenly, a flash of
lightning streaked across the sky. That was followed by a thunderous clap of thunder that
gave some people a shock. Big fat drops of rain began to fall. People scurried to find
___3___ in the nearby buildings. Some took cover at the bus stops. in an instant, the rain
began to pour. Those who were slow found themselves totally ___4___ within seconds.
People huddled together to wait for the rain to stop before they could continue on their
___5___.
Answers

(I) 1. helpless 2. opinion 3. resort 4. deal 5. eventually


(II) 1. packed 2. corridor 3. inquired 4. thought 5. nearby
(III) 1. Pedestrians 2. destinations 3. shelter 4. drenched 5. journey
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MODUL GURU GANTI TERANCANG
TINGKATAN 5

MODUL BAHASA INGGERIS 10


1. Since it was only an informal gathering, Rosemary ______ dressed for it.

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

incidentally
casually
irregularly
unexpectedly

2. That businessman intends to send his children ______ for tertiary education.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

abroad
ashore
outdoors
outside

3. The couple held hands and walked ______, neither of them saying a word for a
while.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

apart
by
alongside
side by side

4. As the examination drew nearer, the students began to revise their lessons
______.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

meticulously
completely
efficiently
thoroughly

5. Which is the correct sentence ?


(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

She tightly pulled the belt round her waist.


She pulled tightly the belt round her waist.
She pulled the belt tightly round her waist.
Tightly, she pulled the belt round her waist.

6. At only six months of age, the baby was already able to walk rather ______.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

securely
steadily
consistently
firmly

7. "Are you going ______ over the long weekend ?"


Yes, I might go to Nansha Island if I can get the train tickets."
(A) somewhere
(B) anywhere

(C) everywhere
(D) nowhere
8. Adam is thrilled with the parcel he received from his Italian pen-friend ______.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

sometime
presently
now
today

9. Which is the correct sentence ?


(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

Upon hearing her cry for help, he instantly rushed to her aid.
Upon hearing her cry for help, he rushed instantly to her aid.
Upon hearing her cry for help, instantly he rushed to her aid.
Instantly upon hearing her cry for help, he rushed to her aid.

10. The Miss Universe beauty pageant with be televised ______ from Los Angeles,
California.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Answers

nationally
generally
worldwide
widely
1B

2A

3D

4D

5C

6B

7B

8D

9A

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MODUL GURU GANTI TERANCANG
TINGKATAN 5

MODUL BAHASA INGGERIS 11

10C

1. The substance gives a peculiar smell.

(1) strong

(2) strange

(3) good

(4) bad

2. She plays a passive role in the committee.

3.

(1) an active

(2) an important

(3) an inactive

(4) an unimportant

Joei appeared as bashful as a schoolgirl when her boss praised her in front of
her colleagues.
(1) proud

(2) fresh

(3) shy

(4) lively

4. She sews beautiful garments with quick fingers.


(1) gradual

(2) nimble

(3) humble

(4) neat

5. Owls are active during the nights.


(1) sleepless

(2) naughty

(3) insomniac

(4) nocturnal

6. He is not caring about the sufferings of other people.


(1) ignorant of

(2) aware of

(3) careless about

(4) indifferent to

7. This product is up-to-date.

(1) old

(2) vintage

(3) antique

(4) modern

8. The young mother is singing a soft gentle song to make the child go to sleep.
(1) a lullaby

(2) a musical

(3) an opera

(4) an anthem

9. A female rabbit has been caught by the children.


(1) buck-rabbit

(2) doe-rabbit

(3) bob-rabbit

(4) dolly-rabbit

10. Please put out your cigarette in the container meant for that purpose.
(1) ash-tray

(2) dustbin

(3) bucket

(4) compact

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