Read the diary below. Then, answer questions (a) – (i).

Dear diary,

Something embarrassing happened to me today. It was recess. I was very hungry so I

headed to the canteen. When I got there, I saw a few boys playing noisily in front of a food
stall.

Just as I was carrying my bowl of noodle soup, one of the boys pushed me. I could not
avoid him so I tripped and fell. The noodle soup split on me.

I was upset. It was not only embarrassing to spill my food, but I was in a mess. The boys
laughed at me. Fortunately, two prefects saw what happened and caught them. The boys
were later sent to the principal’s office.

I hope what happened to me today will not happen again in the future. Students should
observe school rules at all times. They should be patient while waiting for their turn to buy
food. Students who misbehave and disturb others should be given warning letters and advice
so that they realise their mistakes and not do them again.

Read the diary entry carefully and answer questions (a) – (j).

(a) What is the diary entry about?

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(b) What did the writer see when she arrived at the canteen?

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[ 1 mark ]

(c) What did the writer buy at the canteen?

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(d) What happened when the writer was carrying her food?

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[ 1 mark ]

(e) How did she feel after that?

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[ 1 mark ]

(f) Fill in the table with an appropriate word from the diary entry.

Meaning Word

i. break _______________________________________

ii. stumbled _________________________________________

iii. a dirty or untidy state _______________________________________

iv. obey ______________________________________

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(g) Why were the boys sent to the principal’s office?

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[ 1 mark ]

(h) Provide one word to describe the boys’ behaviour. Give a reason for your answer.

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(i) According to the writer, how can the incident be avoided from happening again in the future?

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[ 1 mark ]

(j) Suggest two ways to ensure that school rules are observed at all times.

i. ______________________________________________________________________

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[ 1 mark ]

ii. _____________________________________________________________________

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[ 1 mark]