SECTION A

[10 marks]
[Time suggested: 15 minutes]

Question 1
Read the text below. There are grammatical errors in the text. The errors have been underlined
for you.
Write one word to correct the error in the space provided. An example has been given. The
correct word must not change the meaning of the sentence.

Two days ago, Encik Amir was going home after his Hari Raya shopping

at Menara Shopping Complex. He buys a lot of thing for his family as the e.g. bought

items sold at the shopping complex were cheap and sell at a discount. He had (a)_________

to carry the things yourself and took a bus home. As he was getting down (b)_________

from a bus, he accidentally dropped a little parcel. A kind boy saw this. He (c)_________

Quickly picks it up and chased after Encik Amir to return the parcel to him. (d)_________

Thinking that he was being followed, Encik Amir is worried. He walked (e)_________

even faster and then started to run. The boy continued to run before him. (f)_________

When Encik Amir finally reached home, he quickly unlocked his gate to gets (g)_________

into his house. The boy caught up with him and explained when had (h)_________

happened. He returned the parcel, Encik Amir felt silly about his behavior but (i)_________

apologised to the boy. He thanked the boy and we had a good laugh. (j)_________

After the incident, both of them became good friends.

Suggested answer for Question 1
No Answer Marks
a sold 1
b himself 1
c the 1
d picked 1
e was 1
f after 1
g get 1
h what 1
i and 1
j they 1