Enrichment Worksheets Grade 12-Foundation: English Department

English Department
Enrichment Worksheets
Grade 12-Foundation
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Name:……………………………………….Class:……..
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Use of Language
1. Read the following.
She was able to breathe easyly when she stood outside the massive fortress that sat on a
clearing the size of two football fields.
Which of the following is misspelt in the above sentence?
A. breathe
B. easyly
C. massive
D. fortress

I. M. Pei has designed some of the world’s most famous structures such as the stuning
Pyramid at the Louvre Museum in Paris.
A. famous
B. stuning
C. museum
D. designed

We do not really understand how minds and bodys interact.
A. really
B. bodys
C. interact
D. understand
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Horse rideing is one of the best sports I have ever seen.
A. rideing
B. sports
C. have
D. seen

I stoped criticizing people for the mistakes they might do.
A. might
B. stoped
C. mistakes
D. criticizing
Hamad tryed to do some activities through his life, but he could not.
A. tryed
B. could
C. through
D. activities

He was the outstanding performer in the theatrical production.
Which of the following idioms is closest in meaning to the underlined phrase?
A. Stole the show

B. Brought the house down
C. Kept his feet on the ground
D. Swept the board
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7.Read the following
He excited the audience when he started playing the piano.
A. Stole the show

D. Swept the board

His latest story won all the major prizes at the awards ceremony.
A. Stole the show

D. Swept the board

Fahad was _____________ the moon when he passed his exams.
Which of the following words best completes the above idiom?
A. over
B. above
C. an
D. under

I only go to the cinema once in a__________ moon.
A. blue
B. full
C. crescent
D. red
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Ever since he won the science award, he’s____________for the stars.
A. grabbed
B. reached
C. snatched
D. held
12. Read the following
We wentWhich
_______________ every word
of the following day when wethe
fits in were in Spain.
above gap?
Which of the following best fits in the above blank?

A. to swim
B. for swim
C. for swimming
D. swimming
A : “I’m going to the supermarket.”

Which of the following word fits in the above gap?
B : “Take an umbrella with you ________________ it rains.”
A. unless
B. so that
C. provided
D. in case
I’m looking for a(n) ______________________ . Have you ever seen him?
Which of the following adjective order fits in the above blank?
A. Italian,tall,dark
B. Italian,dark,tall
C. dark,tall,Italian
D. tall,dark,Italian
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______________________ the bad weather, the plane managed to land.

Which of the following linker’s best fits in the above blank?
A. Despite of
B. Despite the fact that
C. In spite
D. In spite of
I prefer reading books ___________ watching TV.

A. than
B. from
C. to
D. over
The school cannot _______________ this kind of behavior to continue.

Which of the following verbs best fits in the above blank?
A. allow
B. tolerate
C. consent
D. let
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Living abroad is a great way for you to ______________ your horizons.

A. enlarge
B. increase
C. broaden
D. widen
This report is extremely well written. I’m very pleased __________it.

Which of the following prepositions best fits in the above blank?
A. to
B. with
C. of
D. for

“Did you enjoy the seminar?”
Which
“No,it was of the following word fits in the above gap?
___________________
Which of the following words best fits in the above blank?
A. boringly
B. boredom
C. boring
D. bored
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I have to decide _________________ I want the job by next week.

Which of the following linkers best fits in the above blank?
A. however
B. unless
C. whether
D. whereas
The event was put _____________ due to rain.

A. off
B. on
C. out
D. up
The plane is due to _______________ off at 10:15 .

A. get
B. pick
C. check
D. take
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I’d like to try the shirt that’s __________ display

A. on
B. at
C. in
D. for
We’ve run out __________ money. We’ve spent it all.

A. of
B. off
C. in
D. for
He’s been putting money ____________ for his holiday all year. He’s saved over 800 dollars.
A. in
B. of
C. by
D. out
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If patients act on their doctors ‘advice, they ______________ better.
A. will get
B. could get
C. would get
D. would have got
If students ________________ well, they would have got high marks.

Which of the following tenses best fits in the above blank?
A. study
B. studied
C. have studied
D. had studied
While we _______________ in the Arabian Gulf, we took amazing self-photos with the horizon.
Which of the following best completes the sentence above?

A. sail
B. sailed
C. are sailing
D. were sailing
30.. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
A. Where have you been Ahmad.

B. We are going to france next Friday
C. If you didn’t study math you would fail.
D. Fahad said, “Let’s go shopping in Carrefour.”
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Cloze Tests
For the following reading passages, select the correct words or phrases to fill in the
blanks
1. Question 1
English is increasingly becoming a universal language, but 1________ should
not replace Arabic. Arabic is a rich language, 2 __________ it should be
preserved. 3 ____________, Arabic is the language of more than 500 million
people, and it represents a unique culture. 4 __________, preserving Arabic
should go hand in hand with learning foreign languages. Furthermore, native
languages help a speaker understand himself or herself, while foreign
5__________ help him understand others.
1- A) it b) he C) this D) that
2- A) for B) that C) because D) so
3- A) Another B) Similarly C) Moreover D) Although
4- A) Because B) However C) Whereas D) Although
5- A) ones B) one C) other D)others
2. Question 2
Communication -----1---------humans involves the systematic use ----2--------
symbols, signs, or behaviors for ------3-------- purpose of exchanging information.
The basic types of human communication --------------4---------------- body language,
speech and writing
1- A- among B- to C- for D- inside
2- A- by B- through C- to D- of
3- A- the B- an C- over D- its
4- A- is B- will be C- are D- was
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3. Question 3
In the past, robots ----------------1---------------- found only in science fiction movies
and books. Today, they have become science fact ------------2---------------technology
has turned them into a possible means of increasing productivity. The robot
industries ------------3------------------still be in their early life, but their -------------4---
------------- is no longer being ridiculed as impossibility.
1- A) are B) were C) have D) was

2- A) although B) because C) therefore D) if
3- A) shall B) have C) ought D) may
4- A) produce B) products C) production D)productive
4. Question 4
Although file-sharing websites are useful tools for spreading information

around, 1________ raise many copyright issues. 2 ________ many laws
are passed to regulate copyright theft. Sharing copyrighted materials
without permission costs the owners of such materials a lot of money, 3
________ it is prohibited.4 ________, some sharing websites discourage
illegal sharing of copyrighted files.
1- A) It B) he C) we D) they
2- A) There B) For C) Therefore D) Since
3- A) So B) while C) since D) because
4- A)Because B) However C) Whereas D) Although
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5. Question 5
The world’s colorful coral reefs, the most spectacular of all marine
ecosystems, are turning white. ----1------ amazing underwater habitats
normally gleam with vibrant colors, -------2---------- now many are
bleached out and faded. Why? Some scientists claim global -------3-------- is
a contributing factor. Earth’s temperatures have steadily risen over the
last century , and, -------------------4---------------, the ocean’s surface
temperatures have risen, too. -----------5---------, in turn, may be killing off
the algae that give the coral reefs their colors.
1- A) This B) That C- These D- Those

2- A) but B) and C- thus D- as
3- A) pollution B) violence C- weather D- warming
4- A)as a result B) in any case C- for one thing D- regardless
5- A) this B) some C- people D- scientists
6. Question 6
Studies show that seat belts, when -----1-------- properly, save lives. Seat
belts reduce -----2------- risk of fatal injury to front-seat passengers by 45
percent. They ------3------- help protect back-seat passengers from
serious injury. ----------4------------ it is easy to forget to buckle up,
wearing a seat belt is vitally important
1- A- use B- using C- used D- usage

2- A- a B- its C- the D- your
3- A- also B- seldom C- specifically D- alternatively
4- A- Besides B- In case C- In fact D- while
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7. Question 7
Living in the muddy waters of South America's northern Amazon and
Orinoco River is a shocking creature: the Electrophorus electricus,
commonly known as the electric fish …..(1) it looks like a snake, the electric
eel is actually a fish, with long body, flat head and thick slimy skin. The
electric eel has unique organs in…..(2)belly that produce two types of
electricity. The first…..(3) is a low-level charge of less than 10volts that the
eel uses like radar to navigate the (4)….. waters and help it find prey. The
(5)…..is a much more powerful, high level charge-as much as 600 volts of
energy- which the eel uses to stun fish and birds for food and protect ….(6)
from predators. (7)….. is a shock strong enough to knock a horse off its feet!
1- A) since B) when C) however D) Although

2- A) one's B) their C)his D)its
3- A) type B)organ C) unique D)electrical
4- A)clear B) ocean C)muddy D)empty
5- A) further B) second C)electricity D)remainder
6- A)him B) them C)itself D)oneself
7- A) that B) which C) charge D) electricity
8. Question 8
Camping in the wilderness is an American tradition that recalls
the pioneer days, -----1----- families travelled west across the united
states in covered wagons. Sleeping under the stars was a way of life
then, and the joy of living in the great outdoors has been passed down
from one generation to the -----2-----. Today, camping is seen as a way
to connect with nature and escape from the incessant demands of
modern life.
A well prepared list of camping gear and basic safety
precautions are two essential requirements for -----3----- enjoyable
trip. Some gear is obviously necessary, -----4-----tents, sleeping bags,
and cooking utensils. Other items on the list – a flash light, pocket
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knife, matches, and insect repellent– may seem less important, but ----
-5----- can help to make the experience more enjoyable.
Staying safe is even more important than having the right gear.
-----6----- bears can come into your camping area at night if you don’t
have a bear box to store your food. Understanding the potential -----7--
--- of the wilderness is a must.
1- A) that B) then C) when D) where

2- A) past B) next C) campers D) pioneers
3- A) an B) the C) your D) their
4- A) that is B) in fact C) such as D) of course
5- A) it B) this C) that D) they
6- A) For instance B) In addition C) Although D) Because
7- A) gear B) areas C) dangers D) animals
9. Question 9
Ducks are able to stay warm 1________dry even though they spend most of
their time in cold water. Most birds get wet when it remains or when
2_________ jump into a birdbath. Ducks, 3________use their bills to spread
oil from a small gland in their backs over their feathers. 4________ oil and
water do not mix, the water cannot get through the oil to wet the duck's
feathers. Oil also helps ducks glide more easily through water.
1- A) when B) and C) but D) or

2- A) they B) their C) he D) it
3- A) admittedly B) however C) besides D) finally
4- A) Whenever B) Although C) Since D) Until
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10.Question10
Coral reefs provide homes and protection for an amazing array of reef-
dwelling also fish, 1__________ parrot fish and sturgeon. 2_______unique
ecosystems also shelters myriad sea urchins, sea anemones, and other
creatures. Most coral reefs exist in tropical and semitropical areas where
3__________ water temperature ranges from 16 to 30 degrees Celsius.
4________ a few reefs are found outside this zone. 5________, some small,
yet interesting, reefs exist in the shallow seas off Qatar and in 6_________
locations in the Gulf. Recent conservation efforts have helped the reefs
around Halul lsland to recover from damage caused by high water
temperatures.
1- A) such as B) instead of C) in addition to D) due to the

2- A) No B) Any C) That D) These
3- A) a B) one C) the D) this
4- A) However B) Frequently C) Sometimes D) Furthermore
5- A) Thus B) For example C) In contrast D) Consequently
6- A) few B) some C) other D) another
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Narrative Handouts
Narrative Strategy Points
Narrative Point Usage
 A 1st person method of narration allows the reader to know the point
Using 1st person of view (including opinions, thoughts, and feelings) only of the
method of narration narrator, and no other characters.
3rd person  In the 3rd person method of, the 'omniscient' narrator can describe
(he/she/they) all the characters’ points of view (including their opinions, thoughts,
narration and feelings)
 Detailing the events in the story in the order they happened &
structuring the sequencing them in chronological order
events in the story
Time words/phrases
e.g. when – while – as soon as – after – before – at that moment – by
the time – eventually – meanwhile – after a while – suddenly – at first
– finally – as - then - next - soon - before long -after along - soon -
immediately - etc.
Varying between direct and indirect speech:
1. This brings a story alive,
2. This helps the reader learn more details about the characters'
Direct & indirect attitudes, view, tone, etc
speech 3. The narration becomes more interesting.
Using direct speech :
1. It gives the reader the feeling of being there.
2. We know immediate information about the characters (thoughts,
Direct speech feelings, attitudes, views, intentions)
Using indirect (reported) speech :
Indirect speech 1. It allows the narrator to describe all the character’s thoughts and
emotions without being always tied to that person’s point of view.
Flashback - In flashback narration the writer jumps backwards and forwards
between events to provide background information.
Foreshadowing - In foreshadowing the writer gives hints about what comes later in
the story.
- This happens when ending a section of a text with an exciting
Cliff-hanger 'cliff-hanger' which leaves you wanting to know what will happen next.
- A problem faced by the characters;
Conflict  Conflict between a character and another
 Inner conflict of a character (e.g. to do or not to do)
 Conflict between character and nature (e.g. bad weather)
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 It is where more than one modifier (adjective/adverb) is used to
Multiple Pre- describe a noun and make the description more vivid.
modification e.g. The wet green grass.
 These are aspects of communication that do not involve actual

words.
 They include: body language, gestures, facial expressions, tone and
pitch of voice.
 Paralinguistic features can often convey far more than the words
we use.
Paralinguistic Some paralinguistic techniques that writers use include:
features • Reporting verbs
“Give me the book,” he demanded.
 Adverbs of manner
She walked slowly and hesitantly.
 pre- and post-modifying adjectives
His low voice was calm and collected.
• punctuation
“No!” he yelled. “Er … I’m not sure,” she replied.
 It is speech linked with an action suggesting that the two things
Parallel happen simultaneously (at the same time).
Action e.g. I shouted ‘Goodbye’ as I waved from the platform.
• Use past simple for
 actions which happened at a specific time in the past
 Past actions which happened one immediately after the other
 Use past continuous for

 to give background information in a story
 a past action which was in progress when another action
Various past tenses interrupted it
in a story  two or more actions which were happening at the same time in
the past
 an action which was in progress at a stated time in the past
• Use past perfect for

 for an action which finished before another past action or
before a stated time in the past
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 To start our story we can :
 Set the scene
e.g. When you write a story, you can begin by setting the scene. This
is important because it gives the reader vital information such as
where and when the story takes place as well as who the story is
about. It is also a chance to capture the reader’s interest and make
them want to read more.
e.g. It was pouring with rain (weather) as Amy (who) angrily
(feelings) pushed her way through the city centre crowds (where)
 use senses to set the scene and describe the atmosphere or create
Techniques to mystery and suspense
START a story e.g. As I stroked its fine fur (touch), the tiny kitten (sight) purred
happily (sound).
 use direct speech , either a statement or a question
e.g. "Watch out! That branch is about to fall!" he shouted urgently.
 ask a rhetorical question
e.g. Have you ever felt so terrified that you thought you would faint?
e.g. Have you ever had the feeling that you were being watched?
 address the reader directly
e.g. You’ve probably heard a few scary ghost stories before.
 refer to feelings by describing someone’s mood or feelings
e.g. They couldn’t believe their eyes.
 To end our story we can:
 use direct speech
e.g. “I’ll never do it again,” said the girl.
 ask a rhetorical question
e.g. Why did it have to happen to me?
Techniques to END a
 describe people’s feelings or reactions
story
e.g. They were exhausted but were relieved to be alive.
e.g. Wafaa was so nervous that, just as she was about to deliver her
speech, she froze and stared blankly at the audience.
 use a variety of adjectives and adverbs that bring the text to life
e.g. The lovely old lady smiled warmly at me.
 Avoid using simplistic adjectives or adverbs (e.g. good, bad, nice,
well, etc. as these will make your story sound monotonous and
boring. Try using a variety of adjectives and adverbs that will bring
Descriptive the text to life.
Techniques e.g. The big old house stood alone at the end of the village.
• use direct speech and a variety of verbs
e.g. exclaimed, uttered, screamed, announced, mentioned, stated,
expressed, shouted, etc.
• use your senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch)
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e.g. I heard the sound of shattering glass and saw people
running hurriedly towards the exit. I could smell something
burning and a blast of hot air blew past me and I could feel
the heat from it.
 Make sure your story illustrates how the characters feel. This
Feelings brings the characters to life.
e.g. thrilled, depressed, worried, annoyed, etc.
o When you describe a person, you can describe:
• what they look like moving from general adjectives to more

specific ones (i.e. their height, age, build, facial features, hair,
clothes, etc.)
e.g. Sue was a short tiny woman in her late thirties. She had blonde
Describing people hair and an oval face and blue eyes. She looked quite carefree in
her baggy trousers and light blue blouse.
• what they are like, giving reasons for the qualities you mention
e.g. She was a very reliable person. You could always count on her
to help.
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Figurative Language
1. Alliteration is when the beginning consonant sounds of words repeat. The
words do not need to be directly next to each other in the sentence (though
they often are).
Examples
2. He acts silly at times, but he was blessed with a brilliant brain.
3. Erin cooked cupcakes in the kitchen.
4. Despite their mother’s warnings, the children chose to chew gums.
5. There is nothing but death in the desert during the day.
6. That’s the first photo of France from the Moon.
7. The girl grabbed the golden goose and ran.
8. She happily helped the homeless.
9. Jellyfish have germs and jarring toxins.
10. The lion licked his lips.
11. My mother makes a mouthwatering mincemeat pie.
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12. Assonance is the repetition of the same vowel sounds either at the beginning
of words or inside the words.
Examples
1. Anna’s nana asked for bananas and apples.
2. Everyone excitedly exclaimed for Emily.
3. He was an obstinate tot named Otto
4. Bellowing yellow yaks always bite elbows.
13. Hyperbole is an exaggeration of ideas for the sake of emphasis or effect. It is

a device that we employ in our day-to-day speech.
Examples
1. I am dying of shame.
2. Your suitcase weighs a ton!
3. He is as heavy as an elephant!
4. My grandmother is as old as the hills.
5. I am trying to solve a million issues these days.
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14. A metaphor is used to make a comparison between two people, things,
animals, or places to give effect to a statement. But without using” like “or
“as”
Examples
1. The clouds sailed across the sky.
2. The wheels of justice turn slowly.
3. Laughter is the music of the soul.
4. I was lost in a sea of nameless faces.
5. Words are the weapons with which we wound.
6. She was fairly certain that life was a fashion show.
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5. A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things that are alike in some
way. To help you identify a simile, know that the words “like” or “as” are
typically used. Similes can make our language more descriptive and enjoyable.
Writers use similes often to add depth and emphasize what they are trying to
convey to the reader or listener.
Examples:
 “cute as a kitten,” comparing the way someone looks to the way a kitten looks
 “as busy as a bee” comparing someone’s level of energy to a fast-flying bee
 "as black as coal" comparing the color of something dark to the very-dark coal color
 "as blind as a bat" indicating that the person cannot see any better than a bat
 As cold as ice
 As hard as nails
 As easy as ABC
 As hot as hell
 As innocent as a lamp
 As light as a feather
 As tall as a giraffe
 As sweet as sugar
 As brave as a lion
 They fought like cats and dogs.

 He is as strong as an ox.
 They are as different as night and day.
 She is as thin as a toothpick.
 I am so thirsty that my throat is as dry as a bone.
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6. Personification is a figurative language technique. It is when an author or
speaker gives an object or idea human characteristics, abilities, or qualities.
Examples
1. The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.
2. The run down house appeared depressed.
3. She did not realize that opportunity was knocking at her door.
4. He did not realize that his last chance was walking out the door.
5. The bees played hide and seek with the flowers.
6. The river swallowed the earth as the water continued to rise higher and higher.
7. Time flew and before we knew it, it was time for me to go home.
8. The sun glared down at me from the sky.
9. The moon winked at me through the clouds above.
10. The car was suffering and was in need of some TLC.
7. Onomatopoeia is when a word’s pronunciation imitates its sound. When

you say an onomatopoeic word, the word itself is suggestive to the sound to
which the word refers.
Examples
1. Both bees and buzzers buzz.
2. Daryl gargled the mouthwash.
3. The wounded soldier groaned.
4. The large dog said, “Bow-wow!”
5. Did you forget to flush the toilet?
6. Someone is knocking on the door.
7. If you’re going to cough, please cover your mouth.
8. It is not unusual for a dog to bark when visitors arrive.
9. Nothing annoys me more than rapidly clicking your pen.
10. We roasted marshmallows over the crackling fire.
11. That cat will keep meowing until you pet it.
12. Janet murmured the answer under her breath.
13. Most cats purr if you pet them behind the ears.
14. He took off so quickly that his tires screeched.
15. Our peaceful dinner ended when the phone began ringing.
16. The lion’s mighty roar could be heard across the Savannah.
17. He could not sleep with the steady drip-drop of water coming from the sink.
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8. An idiom is a word or phrase that is not taken literally (exactly), like “bought
the farm” has nothing to do with purchasing real estate, but refers to dying.
I’m all ears You have my attention
A piece of cake very easy
Slipped my mind I forgot
Be in hot water Be in trouble
It’s in the bag It’s a certainty
Be second to none Be the best
A grey area Something unclear
Out of the blue with no warning
Speak your mind Say what you really feel
It cost an arm and a leg It was expensive
Read between the lines Find the hidden meaning
Be in the same boat Be in the same situation
Give someone the cold shoulder Ignore someone
Made up a story; outcome of imagination

A cock and bull story
Be in the dark Not know the truth about sth
Hide behind closed doors To be locked away somewhere
The truth will come out The truth will be made known
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Be so surprised that the body makes a sudden
Jump out of my skin
sharp movement
To argue with determination to achieve a
Drive a hard bargain
favourable deal
Never stay in the same place for long or
Have itchy feet
Want to leave a place and travel
Hit the road To set off on a journey
To be constantly travelling or
Live out of a suitcase
Continuously travel from place to place
To make the audience laugh, clap or cheer
Bring the house down loudly for a long time because they liked the
performance.
To remain practical and see things as they
Keep one’s feet on the ground
really are.
To get a lot of attention or praise because one
Steal the show performs better than anyone else in a show
/events
Sweep the board To win everything that is available
Out of this world Amazing
Be over the moon Be very happy
Once in a blue moon Rarely
Reached for the stars Be very ambitious
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Reading( 1 )
Read the following story and then answer the questions that follow.
(1) Yesterday, I had an interview and I didn’t want to be late. The
weather was awful so I set off in plenty of time and I was an hour early. I
decided to spend the time in a small cozy restaurant.
(2) Straight away, I noticed a handsome young man. He seemed
familiar. He was slim but muscular and rather tall. I was trying to think
where I knew him from when he looked up and smiled at me. I smiled back.
He waved me over to his table.
(3) He was John Stevens, an old friend of my brother’s. He was
friendly, interesting and funny. I was laughing at one of his jokes when we
heard the sound of screeching tyres from outside. We looked out of the
window and saw some car headlights heading towards us. I was terrified.
(4) Instantly, John grabbed me and pulled me into the
restaurant’s kitchen. We heard the sound of shattering glass and smashing
furniture and then everything went quiet.
(5) Ambulances and police arrived within minutes, and thankfully no
one was injured. “You saved my life. How can I repay you?” I cried. “How
about dinner? Not here though, it needs some remodelling,” he replied
jokingly.
1. How effective is the first paragraph in creating the setting of the story?
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2. How does the narrator portray John Stevens? Give one example to show why he
describes John like that.
3. Find onomatopoeic words in the story. Say how they affect the structure of the
story?
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4. Is the extract written using 1st or 3rd person narration? How does this affect the
structure / reader of the story?
5. Find examples of direct and indirect speech and write them down. What effect does
this have on the (reader) / structure of the text?
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6. Find examples of linking words and phrases. Say how they serve the structure of the
story.
7. The writer uses sensory details to describe the events. Find examples from the story
and say how they affect the structure of the story.
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8. Find thee different examples of paralinguistic features in the text. How do they affect
the structure of the story?
9. Which technique has the writer used to start / end the story?
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10. Find pre modifiers in paragraph 2 and post modifiers in paragraph 4. Say why the
writer uses them.
11. What does paragraph one say about the narrator. Support your answer with
evidence from the paragraph.
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12. What event makes the climax in the story? How significant is it to the development
of the story?
13. Create a title for the story and justify your answer with evidence from the text.
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14. Find the adjectives the writer uses to describe the following. Say why the writer
uses so many adjectives.
(weather  restaurant  man  tyres  glass  furniture)
Weather
restaurant
Man
Tyres
glass
furniture
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Reading (2)
Read the following story and then answer the questions that follow.
(1) Running out of work, I could feel the 0) blazing heat of the sun on the back of
my neck. I’d been working all day, but it was the Word Cup final and it was essential that
I get back home before it started. I had been looking forward to the match for ages
and had even bought the most expensive TV on the market.
(2) I ran down the street, sweat pouring like a waterfall from my brow. As I
turned the corner, I slipped and crashed heavily onto the pavement, but I picked myself
up and carried on, limping down the street.
(3) After fifteen dreadful minutes, I arrived at my tiny apartment, exhausted
and in considerable pain. I dived for the TV and switched it on. But nothing happened!
Immediately, I started to panic. Was the TV broken? How could this happen to me now?
Was I the unluckiest man in the world?
(4) I got on my hands and knees and crawled with difficulty around the back of
the TV. The plug for the TV wasn’t in the socket! I plugged it in and collapsed joyfully
on the sofa as the teams kicked off. It was probably an impressive match, but I’ll never
know as I fell fast asleep during the first half! At least I have the next World Cup to look
forward to – in four years!
16. Find a figurative language in paragraph 1, 2 , 3 . Say how they affect the structure
of the story?
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17. Is the story written using 1st or 3rd person method of narration? How does this
affect the structure / reader of the story?
18. Find examples of linking words and phrases. Say how they serve the structure of
the story.
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19. The writer uses sensory details to describe the events. Find examples from the
story and say how they affect the structure of the story.
20. Find two different examples of paralinguistic features in the text. How do they
affect the structure of the story?
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22. Find pre modifiers in paragraph 2 and post modifiers in paragraph 4. Say why the
writer uses them.
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23. What does paragraph one say about the narrator. Support your answer with
24. What event makes the climax in the story? How significant is it to the development
of the story?
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26. The story was written using the narrator's perspective. . Re-write paragraph four
from Tony's point of view. Make any grammatical or content changes.
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Reading (3)
I will never forget my first day at high school. I had butterflies in my stomach as I
walked up to the large gloomy-looking old-fashioned red brick building and through the
school gates. The school bell rang loudly and my heart raced as I asked myself “What if
no one likes me and I don’t make any friends?”
I walked nervously into the noisy classroom, took a seat and waited anxiously to
see what the teacher would be like. I actually got a pleasant surprise because she turned
out to be a young woman with brown curly hair and blue eyes. She was cheerful and
friendly and smiled happily at the class as she introduced herself. I started to feel more
relaxed and breathed a little sigh of relief to myself.
“At least the teacher’s OK” I said to myself. The girl behind me agreed. I turned
around and noticed her cheeks were flushed and she was looking down so I guessed she
was a bit shy. I decided to seize the opportunity and introduced myself with a smile. It
worked and soon we were chatting away happily. By the end of the day we were firm
friends.
Now, as I am packing my favourite trendy pink cotton blouse, which my
mother bought me last year, into my suitcase, I am not nervous about going away to
university at all. I know that we will have three amazing fun-filled years there together
because we are best friends forever.
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28. Illustrate how the feelings of the narrator has changed throughout the story.
29. Find an idiom in paragraph 1. Say how it affects the structure of the story?
30. Is the extract written using 1st or 3rd person narration? How does this affect the
structure / reader of the story?
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31. Find examples of time phrases. Say how they serve the structure of the story.
32. The writer uses sensory details to describe the events. Find example from the
story.
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33. Find two different examples of paralinguistic features in the text. How do they
affect the structure of the story?
35. Find pre and post modifiers in the story. Say why the writer uses them.
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36. What does paragraph three say about the narrator? Support your answer with
37.
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Reading (4)
1 It was a quiet Friday evening on 19 December 1997 when mother returned
from a concert at 10:30 pm. As she was about to retire for the night, the telephone rang
“bring - bring – bring – bring”, she answered the phone and from her response, we knew
something was amiss.
2 Hanging up the telephone, she dashed for the door, shouting, “There’s a plane
crash! One of my colleagues may be on it! I’m going back to the office. Don’t wait up for
me!”
3 It was so worrying message! It turned out that the colleague was indeed on that
ill-fated flight returning from Jakarta to Singapore. She was initially due back in
Singapore on Wednesday, 17 December, but a series of meetings with clients had delayed
her return to Friday instead.
4 The airplane, SilkAir MI 185, had taken off from the Jakarta airport at 3.30 pm.
However, shortly after take-off, the plane radioed the Jakarta air-control tower that it
would be heading back to land at the airport due to some areas of concern regarding the
plane. The air-control tower directed the plane to the nearest airport at Palembang.
Unfortunately, it never made it to the airport. It crashed, taking all one hundred and four
people on board to their watery graves.
5 Salvage efforts were soon undertaken by the Singapore Navy and the Indonesian
authorities. They managed to search the plane’s wreckage and some body parts, but no
complete body was ever recovered. The two black boxes that were designed to record
dialogues between the pilot and the co-pilot, and the exchange between the pilots and the
air-control tower were recovered from the sea, but no message could be retrieved from
them.
6 Singapore Airlines and SilkAir flew families of the deceased to and from
Singapore to Palembang in the initial days of the rescue and salvage work at the site of
the crash. However, it was a heartrending scene portrayed time and again on local
television of family members weeping over the inevitable outcome that they would never
be able to see their loved ones again.
7 A last rite, performed by the various religious leaders of the various faiths, was
organized by the Singapore government at the Indoor Stadium. Thousands turned up to
pay their respects to the one hundred and four victims of the plane crash. It was a time of
national grieving for the mother’s colleagues banded together to lend emotional support
to the latter’s family. There was only so much anyone could do for the families and loved
ones at the dead. The last rite provided some consolation for those left behind as the dead
could now rest in peace.
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1. What best describes the tone of the story?
A. gloomy
B. apologetic
C. optimistic
D. enthusiastic
2. Read the following from paragraph 1:
As she was about to retire for the night, the telephone rang “bring - bring – bring –
bring”, she answered the phone and from her response, we knew something was
amiss.
Which figure of speech describes the underlined words?

A. Metaphor
B. Personification
C. Onomatopoeia
D. Cause and effect
3. Did the rescue team find any complete body from the wrecked plane?
Justify your answer by providing a piece of evidence form the story.
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4. Imagine that you are the mother, and then rewrite the first two paragraphs
using the first person perspective. Make any necessary grammatical and content
changes.
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6. Find examples of direct and indirect speech and write them down. What effect does
this have on the (reader) / structure of the text?
7. Find examples of linking time phrases. Say how they serve the structure of the story.
8. The writer uses sensory details to describe the events. Find example from the story.
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9. Find two different examples of paralinguistic features in the text. How do they affect
the structure of the story?
11. What does paragraph one say about the mother's character? Support your answer
with evidence from the paragraph.
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Passage (6):
You are going to read a story entitled ‘Mother Wolf’.
1 One evening, I was passing through the cold wilderness of South Canada. Suddenly, I
heard a growl and there before me was a white timber wolf caught in a trap. I tried
approaching the wolf but it backed away, furiously straining at the steel jaw trap. On
closer observation, I noticed that the wolf was a mother. That could only mean one thing,
somewhere in the wilderness were wolf pups anxiously waiting for her.
2 I knew that earning the wolf’s trust was impossible, so I decided to look for the pups.
The search seemed fruitless at first but thankfully, it had been snowing and after
sometime, I found paw marks in the snow. I followed the trail deeper into the forest and
finally came to a small cave. I could not hear anything, but I was sure the pups were inside.
It was too much of a risk to enter; the pack might be inside. I decided to imitate the sound
of a mother wolf calling out to its young. My attempt was not in vain for soon, five little
pups appeared. The pups looked shy but when I extended my hands, they came toward
me and started sucking my fingers. Apparently, they were very hungry. Slowly, I picked
them up and put them in my bag and headed to where their mother was trapped.
3 The mother wolf was not thrilled to see me. It stood erect and started growling.
Immediately, I released the pups and they rushed to their mother, sucking milk. After a
while, I walked towards the wolf in the hope of freeing it but every time I moved in its
direction, the wolf would growl threateningly. To my surprise, the wolf had actually
marked its territory. I could also sense its agitation and I knew it was hungry at the same
time. I decided to find some food for it.
4 By then, it was snowing heavily and so, I opened a can of chicken stew which I extended
to the wolf. It was hesitant at first but extreme hunger prompted it to gobble the food up.
This went on for two days. The wolf was still trapped and I still did not win its confidence.
Meanwhile, I played with the pups much to the agitation of their mother.
5 On the third day, I awoke suddenly because the pups were sniffing at my face. I looked
at the mother and saw its tail wag a little. Had I won its trust? I slowly placed my hand on
the wolf’s injured leg. The wolf winced but did not attack or threaten me. I inspected the
steel jaw trap and realized that only three toes were trapped. Using a fork, I applied
pressure on the trap. The trap sprang open and the wolf was free.
6 Whimpering, the wolf limped about while nursing its swollen toes. I knew my presence
was not further needed, so I took my bag and began to set off. Just then, the wolf limped
towards me and started licking my fingers. I was shocked. Such an event went against the
laws of nature. A few minutes later, the wolf gave a howl and left with her pups. I did not
know what that meant, but in the three days spent with the wolf and her pups, I realized
that despite the laws of nature, a bridge had been created between our worlds.
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1. How did the narrator find the pups?
A. He called out to them.

B. He heard them growling.
C. He tricked them with chicken stew.
D. He followed their trails in the snow.
I did not know what that meant, but in the three days spent with the wolf and
her pups, I realized that despite the laws of nature, a bridge had been created
between our worlds.
What does the above statement imply?
A. The pups did not want to live with their mother.

B. The narrator was fearful of being attacked by the wolf.
C. The narrator felt safe once the wolf had crossed a bridge.
D. The wolf appreciated what the narrator did for her and the pups.
To my surprise, the wolf had actually marked its territory.
What is the narrator trying to prepare the reader for by mentioning the underlined
phrase above?
A. A change in the setting.

B. Approaching the climax.
C. A new character will appear.
D. An unexpected act will take place.

‘’By the end of the story, the mother wolf had developed an attitude of trust
towards the narrator.”
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Describe the events that took place throughout the story that led to this conclusion.
Provide at least two pieces of evidence from the story.
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I awake suddenly because the pups were sniffing at my face. I looked at the mother and
saw its trail wag a little. Had I won its trust? I slowly placed my hand on the wolf’s injured
leg. The wolf winced but did not attack or threaten me. I inspected the steel jaw trap and
realized that only three toes were trapped.
6. Which part of the story does the above extract represent? Justify your answer
with a piece of evidence.
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7. The writer has used a variety of narrative techniques in the passage. Mention
two narrative techniques, justifying your answer with two pieces of evidence
from the text.
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Passage (7)
Dear Sir,
I am currently deciding on my accommodation for the upcoming school year. I would

really appreciate if you could send me some information regarding the different types of
accommodation offered by the university, particularly hosting families.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
1. Which type of letters is the above excerpt most likely from?
A. a letter of complaint
B. a letter of application
C. a letter of appreciation
D. a letter of information request
2. Who is the target reader for the above letter?
A. a housing official
B. a school teacher
C. a magazine editor
D. a university professor
3. What is the purpose of writing the letter above?

A. to apply for a job opportunity at the university
B. to inquire information regarding accommodation
C. to announce about the new academic university year
D. to complain against the bad housing the university offers
4. Which style is used in the above letter?
A. slang
B. formal
C. informal
D. semi-formal
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Writing
Write in the following topics.
(1)
Situation:
You were going to the bank when a bank robber held hostages.
Task:
Write a narrative essay, describing what happened exactly, and how the police arrested
the robbers.
(2)
Situation:
In everyone’s life, there are plenty of memories that always be remembered.
Task:
Write a story about a day you can never forget, describing what happened exactly.
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Which of the following is misspelt in the above sentence?

2. Read the following.

Which of the following is misspelt in the above sentence?

3. Read the following.

Which of the following is misspelt in the above sentence?

4. Read the following.

Which of the following is misspelt in the above sentence?

6. Read the following.

Which of the following is misspelt in the above sentence?

Which of the following is misspelt in the above sentence?

6. Read the following.

A. Stole the show

He excited the audience when he started playing the piano.

Which of the following idioms is closest in meaning to the underlined phrase?

A. Stole the show

8. Read the following.

A. Stole the show

9. Read the following.

10. Read the following.

12. Read the following

Which of the following best fits in the above blank?

13. Read the following

A : “I’m going to the supermarket.”

Which of the following best fits in the above blank?

14.Read the following

______________________ the bad weather, the plane managed to land.

Which of the following linker’s best fits in the above blank?

16. Read the following

I prefer reading books ___________ watching TV.

Which of the following best fits in the above blank?

17. Read the following

The school cannot _______________ this kind of behavior to continue.

Which of the following verbs best fits in the above blank?

Living abroad is a great way for you to ______________ your horizons.

Which of the following verbs best fits in the above blank?

19. Read the following

This report is extremely well written. I’m very pleased __________it.

Which of the following prepositions best fits in the above blank?

20. Read the following

Which of the following words best fits in the above blank?

I have to decide _________________ I want the job by next week.

Which of the following linkers best fits in the above blank?

22.Read the following

The event was put _____________ due to rain.

Which of the following prepositions best fits in the above blank?

23.Read the following

The plane is due to _______________ off at 10:15 .

Which of the following verbs best fits in the above blank?

I’d like to try the shirt that’s __________ display

Which of the following prepositions best fits in the above blank?

25. Read the following

We’ve run out __________ money. We’ve spent it all.

Which of the following prepositions best fits in the above blank?

26. Read the following

Which of the following prepositions best fits in the above blank?

If patients act on their doctors ‘advice, they ______________ better.

Which of the following best fits in the above blank?

If students ________________ well, they would have got high marks.

Which of the following tenses best fits in the above blank?

29. Read the following.

Which of the following best completes the sentence above?

A. Where have you been Ahmad.