SECTION A: SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION

Read the information in the graphic. Read the

Hot tips:
passage given without looking at the answer.
- Your sentences should contain:
Eliminate the unwanted words.  Transfer the
correct answer. Check for your spelling.  Place
 Activities
 Facts
How to construct sentences. What to do? - Try to spend only 15 mins

A. List the nouns and verbs.

Nouns Verbs
- a word or a group of words that represent a - a word or a group of words that used to
person describe an action, experience or state
- a place, a thing or activity (cloth, tea,
football), a quality or idea (danger,
happiness)
Example: Example:
Boy Flying kite
Girl Sit
Children Kneeling
Park Playing

B. Write sentences based on the picture.

Nouns / Subject Verb Object / Information

(who) (what) (what / where / when / why)
Children are at the park
Boys are flying kites in the park
Girl is sitting on a bench
Women are sitting on a bench
Park is clean and beautiful
SECTION B (II)

COMMUNICATION TEXT FORMATS (BODY)

 Introduction
Hot tips:
- Greeting
- Try to spend 25 mins
- Purpose of writing
- Take an extra care when reading the
instruction and information
 Body - Give reasons
- Main ideas - You have to know all the writing format
- Supporting details such as formal letter, informal letter, email,
message, speech and greeting card.

 End
- Hope / Promise

Salutation Dear _____________,

Hi _____________,

Introduction Ask about well being

(1)  How are you? I hope all is well there.
 How are you? I hope you are fine.
 How are you? I hope this letter finds you well.
 It’s been a long time since I’d last met you. How are you?

Introduction Purpose of writing

(2)  I’m writing to tell you about ______________
 I want to share with you about _____________
 I want to tell you that ________________
 I have good news for you _____________
 I want to let you know that ____________
 I would like to invite you _____________
 I seek an apology from you.
 I would like to ask your permission.

Body Main idea Supporting details Supporting reasons

 Example: Example: Example:

My school will - It is on 1st August. - I am free on that

organize Road Safety date.
Campaign - It is on Sunday. - So, my weekend
would be a
productive day for
me / So, I can fulfill
my weekend with a
- It will start from 8 useful activity.
am to 1 pm. - The time is
convenient for me.

- ASP Mazlan will

give a speech.

- The activities are

drawing contest, spot - These activities are
quiz and poster. catchy / very
interesting.

End Hope / Wish

 I hope we can find a time to meet.
 I’m looking forward to meet you.
 I’m looking forward to hear more from you.
 I hope you can come.
 Bye for now.
 It’s all from me now.
 Based on these reasons, I think it is the best choice for me.
SUGGESTED EXAMPLES OF KEY WORDS/PHRASES WHEN WRITING
SUPPORTING REASONS

TOPIC SUGGESTED WORDS/PHRASES/SENTENCES

Price / fee / fare 1. It is cheap/the cheapest.

2. It is reasonable and affordable.
3. The price of RM ______ is reasonable and affordable.
4. The price is RM ______. It is cheap and within my budget.
5. The price is RM ______. It is cheap and I can afford it with
my own pocket money.
6. The price is low/high.

Time / Duration 1. The time is suitable for me as I am free on that time.

2. The time is convenient for me as I do not have a tight
schedule.
3. It starts from ______ to ______.
4. It lasts for ________ hours / days.

Facilities 1. The facilities available are ______. I love _______ because

it is ________.
2. The rooms are big, clean, spacious air-conditioned and
well-managed.

Colours 1. It is available in ______, ________ and _________.

2. It comes in __________ and __________.
3. _________ is my favourite.
4. I like _________ because it is bright / beautiful / attractive.

Products 1. It is more lasting.

2. It is of high quality.
3. It is stylish.
4. It is comfortable.
5. I like Malaysian products because they are of high quality.
6. As a Malaysian, I will always support our local products.
7. By buying Malaysian product, I would contribute towards
 my country’s economy.
8. Although it is an imported product, I would still buy it
because I really like it.

Contents of books, 1. The story is _______ interesting/ adventurous/ exciting/

magazines or thrilling/ informative/ amusing/ fascinating.
television programs 2. It is suitable for me because
- I can widen my knowledge.
- I can acquire information on ___________
- I can improve my vocabulary/ language.

Hobbies/ Interest
(a) Fishing 1. It is relaxing after a hard day’s work.
2. It is a good form of relieving tension.
3. While fishing I can make new friends.
4. If I get a good catch, I can cook the fish for dinner. I can
save marketing expenses.

(b) Reading 1. I can acquire new knowledge.

2. I can gain general knowledge.
3. I can widen my vocabulary/ improve my language.
4. I can learn good moral values from stories read.
5. I can learn to think creatively.
6. It is an enjoyable past time.
7. It is an educational pastime, which will help me improve on
the language.
8. It is fun and exciting.
9. I can make new friends. I can exchange books or share
ideas/opinions on reading.
(c) Gardening 1. It is a good form of exercise/relaxation.
2. I can relieve my tension.
3. I can appreciate the beauty of nature.
4. I can beautify my living room with colourful flowers.
5. I can sell my vegetable/ flowers and add to the monthly
income.
 (d) Games 1. It is challenging/ exciting/ interesting.
2. It is a good form of exercise.
3. I can relieve my tension.
4. I can learn to be co-operative, tolerant and understanding.
5. I can make new friends.

(e) Stamp-collecting 1. I can acquire and widen my knowledge about other

countries.
2. I would be able to know more about the cultures, religions
and belief of other people.
3. I can make new friends through exchanging stamps.
4. I can learn to be more patient
5. I need to have an album for the stamps. I already have one
which my _________ gave as my birthday present.

(f) Place 1. It is located near to __________.

2. I can easily walk/ reach there as it is near to my _________.
3. It is located in a strategic position/ location because
________.

(g) Clothing/ material 1. The material used is ____________. It is soft.

2. It is very comfortable to wear.
3. It is beautiful and trendy.
4. It is stylish and is in fashion now.
5. The size suit me well.
6. It is manufacture/ made from ________. I like the clothes
because they are of high quality.
7. It is suitable to be used for ________.

(h) Computer games/ 1. I can acquire information on anything I want to know.

Surfing the internet 2. I can widen my knowledge.
3. It can help me in completing my homework.
4. I can meet and make new friends through online chatting.
5. I can send e-mails to my friends. It is faster and cheaper.
(i) Camping / jungle 1. It is thrilling and I can test my endurance.
tracking
2. I can learn living skills like cooking which will be useful in
future.
3. There will be a lot of fun-filled activities.
4. It is fun and adventurous.
5. I can learn about team building and cooperation.
SECTION C: NOTE EXPANSION

 Read and understand the instruction. Hot tips:

 Study the pictures and words carefully.
- Try to spend 35 mins
 Circle the keywords – present OR past
- Take an extra care when reading the
tense. instruction and notes given
 Insert an appropriate words and write
sentences (adverbs, proverbs, adjectives etc)
 Using the notes given, write a paragraph to describe the pictures.
 Write a lot of simple sentences.
 Write a few compound and complete sentences.
 Write neatly and clearly.
 If you can write a story, that would be great!
 Write a paragraph of introduction, body and closing.
 Check your grammar, spelling and punctuation by reading the whole sentences.