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SHORT TEXT
This section has eight questions based on notices, text messages, dialogues, advertisements, and other types of
text. Follow the guidelines below to answer short text questions:
Answering short text questions effectively requires the use of the following approaches:
TYPE STRATEGIES
Short text  Read each text carefully

 Pay attention to footnotes
 Examine the options provided because the statements may appear to
be very similar in context
 Before deciding on the best alternative, eliminate the implausible
options.
a) Understanding advertisement:
• First, read the headline, which summarizes the
advertisement’s major point.
• If the advertisement is about a job vacancy find out:
- The qualification required
-What the fringe benefits are
- How to get in touch with the advertiser
• -If the advertisement is for a contest find out:
- The norms and regulations
Elligiblity to participate
- How to participate
- When to send the completed contest entry form.
• If the advertisement is about a holiday tour package
determine:
- The destination
- Price of the tour
- Duration of the tour
- Departure and return dates.
• If the advertisement is about sales find out:
- What is being offered
- If the price is negotiable
- If there is any discount.
b) Understanding notices and short texts
- Read the notices and short text carefully
- Find out what is being asked.

FORECAST # 1
Attention Fifth Formers!

Sego College is organizing an intensive workshop for all
SPM students on 21st and 22nd August 2021, from
9.30a.m. to 3.30 p.m. in our school library. The workshop
will cover History, Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Quick! Register now. Seats are allotted on a first come,
first served basis! ONLY 100 seats are available
The notice to the Form Five students says that
A seats are limited
B the workshop is held for one whole day
C Sego College will conduct the workshop together with Ms Shamila.
Tips for Forecast question
The answer is ‘A’ because it is mentioned in the notice that only 100 seats are available. This mean
Students need to identify the word ‘ONLY’ which is important for this questions.
FORECAST # 2
Reduce dark spots in 3 days
with 30x Vitamin Cwith Javier Face Serum
Exclusive de
als FREE Light complete single sheet
up to
face mask with every purchase
off
All you have to do isgrab a product and a free gift awaits
Which of the following is true?
A Anyone who visits the store will receive a free gift
B Spots on the body and face can be reduced by using serum.
C There is a maximum of 30% discounts on certain products purchased

Tips for Forecast question 2
The answer is ‘C’ because it is mentioned in the advertisement that exclusive deals up to 30% when
you purchase the item.
FORECAST # 3
Which of the following statement is true?

A The dance lessons are affordable
B The dance lessons are only for beginners
C The dance lessons are only for members of
the club
The answer is ‘A’ which refers to reasonable coaching fees
FORECAST # 4
The purpose of the advertisement is
A to inform customers that there is a discount for the Blueberry Cheesecake

B to inform customers that they must go to the shop to buy their cakes
C to introduce a new type of the cake which is Blueberry Cheesecake
The answer is ‘A’ because it is mentioned Blueberry Cheesecake promotion is on Mother’s Day

FORECAST # 5
CHILDREN’S CAMP
A children’s camp will be organized by the Interact Club of Tanjung Malim on 20th and
21st May 2021. It is held to help raise the standard of English among pupils from
rural areas. Participants will spend an exciting and fun-filled weekend in Selesa Resort,
Tanjung Malim. Some of the activities are a treasure hunt,a quiz,telematches and a talent
contest. For further information,call Encik Azrul on 05-4529 2753
The notice says that

A the Interact Club will organise a camp for pupils from the city
B The pupils need to call Encik Azrul to join the Interact Club
C the children’s camp will be held for two days.
The answer is ‘C’ because it is mentioned that the camp will be organised by the Interact Club on 20th and
21st May 2021, which covers two days
FORECAST # 6
FILM R EVIEW
SKYFALL ( ACTION FILM)
The movie is about a genius computer hacker who is an ex-spy. He wants to take revenge on the
organisation he used to work for and James Bond has to prevent this from happening. The film is set is
a variety of locations including Instanbul,Shanghai,Macau,London and Scotland. The soundtrack is also
impressive including the theme song. I would highly recommend ‘Skyfall’, especially if you are keen on
action films. You will be on the edge of your seat untill the end.
Which of the following statements is true about the film review?

A As an audience, you need to sit at the edge of the seat to enjoy the film
B James Bond wants to take revenge on the organization he used to work for
C The movie ‘Skyfall’ would be preferred by those who like to watch action film
The answer is ‘C’ . Students need to carefully check on the sentence where the person who wrote
the review highly recommends the movie for those keen on action films.

RATIONAL CLOZE
TYPE STRATEGIES
Rational  A rational cloze passage with 10-11 numbered blanks can be found in
Cloze this section. This section assesses both grammar and vocabulary.
 Effective strategies to answer a rational cloze:
• First, skim through the section to get a sense of what it's about.
Pay particular attention to the words or sentences before and
after each blank while selecting an answer.
• Look over the options given as a possible answer and eliminate the
ones that seem unlikely as the answer
• Check to see if the option you selected is in the same tense as the
rest of the sentences.
• Finally, go over the passage again to make sure your answers are
correct.
 Grammar items which are commonly tested in the examination are :
• Tenses
• Articles
• Conjunctions
• Prepositions
• Adjectives
• Adverbs
• Pronouns

FORECAST # 1
1. A is B are C was D were
2. A scan B scans C scanned D scanning
3. A on B by C for D with
4. A few B most C least D little
5. A income B proceeds C monetary D finance
6. A promote B promoted C promotes D promoting
7. A original B traditional C conservative D fixed
8. A because B though C so that D then
9. A ways B steps C methods D procedures
10. A his B her C our D their
11. A number B fraction C amount D finance

Questions Tips for questions
1 The answer is ‘B- are’----- the verb that agrees with the subject
‘organizations,’ which is in the plural form is ‘are.’
2 The answer is ‘D’ –scanning’------ the preposition ‘by’ should be followed
by an ‘-ing’ word; in this case it’s the gerund, ‘scanning.’
3 The answer is ‘D-with’------the key word ‘share,’ should be followed by

the preposition ‘with’ that precedes ‘family members and friends.’
4 The answer is ‘A-few’-----the phrase to name ‘a few’ is a fixed expression,

referring to a small number.
5 The answer is ‘B- proceeds’------ it refers to the money collected through
the donation.
6 The answer is ‘D’-promoting’------ the preposition ‘by’ should be followed

by an ‘-ing’ word; in this case it’s the gerund, ‘promoting.’
7 The answer is ‘B-traditional ‘------ it refers to the long-established way of

doing something.
8 The answer is ‘C-so that’------ the statement shows cause and effect.
9 The answer is ‘B – steps’------ users have to follow the instruction given

accordingly.
10 The answer is ‘D – their’ ------possessive adjective should be used to refer

with reference to the pronoun ‘they’ as subject.
11 The answer is ‘C- amount’------ it refers to the money users want to
donate.

FORECAST # 2
1. A joined B joining C joins D join
2. A consist B consisting C consisted D consists
3. A on B between C in D over
4. A those B this C these D that
5. A start B operate C activation D actuate
6. A be B for C of D to
7. A they B them C their D it
8. A on B at C it D by
9. A enable B enabling C enables D enabled
10. A over B under C up D above
11. A number B fraction C amount D other

1 The answer is ‘A- joined.’------this is to show the present result of a past

action, using the past perfect tense.
2 The answer is ‘D- consists’------ the preposition ‘of’ is preceded by the
bare infinitive ‘consists,’ in the present tense.
3 The answer is ‘B-between’------ between is often used to refer to the time,

space or differences that separate two things, people, places, ideas, etc.
4 The answer is ‘A- those’------- referring to a specific thing previously

mentioned, known, or understood.
5 The answer is ‘C- activation’-------- it refers to the act of making
something start or making it to start working.
6 The answer is ‘B -for’ ------refers to having a purpose.
7 The answer is ‘A-they ‘------ ‘they’ refers to a group of people, animals, or

things as a pronoun to substitute a plural noun in the third person.
8 The answer is ‘D- by’------- ‘by’is used as the preposition to show the
means by which something is done.
9 The answer is ‘C- enables’------- the verb ‘enables’ is for third
person singular noun. ‘Pairing,’ a gerund in the true sense, has been
substituted by the pronoun, ‘this’ in the sentence.
10 The answer is ‘A - over ‘-------over’ is the preposition used to compare the

advantage of this service above other services.

FORECAST # 3
A good night’s sleep is essential for our mental and physical health. Lack of sleep causes lethargy
(0) and it affects our mood as well. In the long run, it will (1) the health of our brain and heart
health, immune system and even our weight. To gain quality health , we need to develop healthy
sleep habits.
We can fall asleep easily if our bedroom makes us feel comfortable and relaxed. We can create a good
sleeping enviroment (2) by using good quality mattress, pillo w, bedsheets and blankets. We should
also pay attention to the lighting in the bedroom (3) bright lights intefere with our sleep . Keeping our
bedroom clean and quiet is also important. If there are noises that we cannot (4) , then we need to
wear earplugs. Some people sleep better if they (5) some soothing music. A light scent from
essential oils such as lavender can be calming and it promotes better sleep.
We must also b aware of the (6) of our sleep routine. To sleep better at night,refrain from napping
too long or late during the day. If there is a need to nap, then we should take a power nap of (7)
10 and 20 minutes. Going to bed at the same time and waking up at the same time everyday can help
tremendously in inducing a (8) night. Keeping a regular sleep wake cycle enables us to feel more
(9) .
Poor bed time habits are major contributor to sleep problems like imsonia. A (10) bedtime
routine enables the mind and body to wind down so that we can doze off without tossing and turning
in bed.
1. A effect B affect C defect D reflect
2. A area B place C situation D environment
3. A as B then C yet D although
4. A abolish B extinguish C eliminate D terminate
5. A listen with B listen to C listen by D listen in
6. A value B priority C importance D relevance
7. A between B about C from D after
8. A inactive B motionless C contented D restful
9. A replenished B refreshed C regained D stimulated
10. A rational B persistent C consistent D logical

1 The answer is ‘B’- affect’ ------this is to show affect as a verb – ‘to affect’
meaning to influence or have an impact on something.
2 The answer is ‘D’- environment’------- environment consists of the
particular natural surroundings in which you live or exist.
3 The answer is ‘A-as’ -------used to indicate by comparison the way that

something happens or is done as a consequence of a certain situation.
4 The answer is ‘C- eliminate’------ to completely remove something that is

not wanted or needed.
5 The answer is ‘B- listen to’------give attention to someone or something.
to hear what is being said, sung, played.
6 The answer is C’- importance’------- the state or fact of being of great

significance or value.
7 The answer is ‘A-between’------- meaning ‘ in the intervening space or

time.’
8 The answer is ‘D-restful’------ suggesting ‘rest’ as an adjective.
9 The answer is ‘B – refreshed ’-------to give new energy and strength to

someone.
10 The answer is ‘C– consistent’ ------- always behaving or happening in

a similar, especially positive, way or routine.

TIPS TO USE VERBS IN CLOZE TEST
ACTION VERBS, LINKING VERBS AND HELPING VERBS

1. A transitive action verb describes an action taken. Here are some linking verbs (in bold) as examples.
However, this type of verb also affects a direct • Benny is my favourite rabbit.
object. • That bullet train was incredibly fast.
Example: • I am happy that I got through my driving test!
• Kumar buys a necktie. • The carpet smells musty.
• Johnny feels under the weather today.
Action is taken on the direct object (in this case a ‘Figuratively ‘Under the weather,’ means sick.
necktie) which is what Kumar buys. That’s what
makes the word buy transitive. Smells and feels, are used in these examples of
linking verbs to describe a state of being.
The next two are also action verb examples:
4. A helping verb adds both emphasis to your
• Violet washes her dirty clothes. sentences and describes the possibility of something
Violet (the subject) washes (the verb) her dirty happening. There are two types of helping verbs:
clothes (the direct object.) auxiliary and modal.
The first type of helping verb, the auxiliary verbs (in
• Can you check whether the shop is locked? black, bold letters) include the tenses of to be, to
have, and to do.
You (the subject) should check (the verb. The action Here are some auxiliary verb examples with the main
is done on the shop (the direct object) to determine if verb (in red, bold letters):
it’s locked.
• Freddy is running for President this weekend.
• Her mother has not/hasn’t made dinner for us
yet.
2. An intransitive action verb does not affect a direct • I am reading my favourite magazine now.
object. That’s because these action verbs describe • She does not/doesn’t come to school
what the subject of a sentence does to itself. regularly
The following are intransitive action verb examples:
• She does come to school regularly.
• I cry for the poor. The second type of helping verb is known as the
This action only impacts the subject, I, that cry for modal verb (in black, bold letters) with main verbs
the poor. (in red, bold letters). Modal verbs include the
words: can, could, might, may, should, shall, will,
• Jillian arrives home twenty minutes late. would, must, and ought to.
Here are a few modal verb examples:
The action verb arrives is followed by the location
‘home.’ In this case, home is not a direct object. You • May I borrow your pen please?
can also say, ‘Jillian arrives twenty minutes late,’
• You must complete this puzzle to win the game!
and the sentence would still retain its meaning.
• Could Alice help me with the groceries?
3. To be, to feel involving the senses and to
Auxillary verbs change to indicate tense but modal
become are linking verb examples. What is a linking
verbs remain as they are with changes in tense. The
verb? A linking verb connects a subject to the words verbs in red and bold are the main verbs in the
that describe what the subject is. Linking verbs,
sentences.
unlike action verbs, do not state actions. Instead,
a linking verb describes a state of being.

SUBJECT - VERB AGREEMENT
One must remember that the verb must agree with 1.i) The simple present tense.
the subject. A singular noun or pronoun must go Ex: I eat my food.
along with the verb that agrees with the singular ii)The present continuous/progressive tense.
noun or pronoun. Ex: I am eating my food.
Example:
John has a car / He has a car 2. i) The simple past tense.
Mary is here/ She is here Ex: I ate my food.
ii) The past continuous/progressive tense.
A plural noun or pronoun must go along with a verb
Ex: I was eating my food.
that agrees with the plural noun or pronoun.
Example:
The children are hungry/ They are hungry. 3. i) The simple future tense.
The buses have a lot of room/ They have a lot of Ex: I will eat my food.
room. ii) The future continuous/progressive tense.
Students must also notice that there are regular and Ex: I will be eating my food.
irregular verbs. Find out which are regular and which
are irregular. Find out how they are used according 4. i) The present perfect tense.
to tenses. Ex: I have eaten my food.
Past Tense Regular Verbs ii) The present perfect continuous /progressive
Present Tense Past Tense tense.
Ex: I have been eating my food.
Jump/jumps Jumped
Type/types Typed
5. i) The past perfect tense.
try/tries Tried
Ex: I had eaten my food.
drop/drops dropped
ii) The past perfect continuous/progressive tense.
Ex: I had been eating my food.
Irregular Verbs
Present Tense Past Tense 6. i) The future perfect tense.
Come/comes Came Ex: I will have eaten my food.
Eat/eats Ate ii) The future perfect continuous/progressive tense.
Writes/writes wrote Ex: I will have been eating my food.

TIPS TO USE VERBS IN CLOZE TEST
Present Tense Past Tense Negative
is/are was was not
were were not
has/have had did not have
do/does did did not do
say/says said did not say
get/gets got did not get
make/makes made did not make
go/goes went did not go
take/takes took did not take
see/sees saw did not see
Using the past tense in the positive and the negative.
1. I was there
2. I was not/wasn’t there.
3. We were there.
4. We were not / weren’t there.
5. I had a dog.
6. I did not have/ didn’t have a dog.
7. I did it.
8. I did not do/ didn’t do it.
9. She took my book.
10. She did not take/didn’t take my book.
11. We made some cakes.
12. We did not make / didn’t make some cakes.

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Short text  Read each text carefully

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Attention Fifth Formers!

The notice to the Form Five students says that

A seats are limited

B the workshop is held for one whole day

C Sego College will conduct the workshop together with Ms Shamila.

Tips for Forecast question

All you have to do isgrab a product and a free gift awaits

Which of the following is true?

A Anyone who visits the store will receive a free gift

B Spots on the body and face can be reduced by using serum.

C There is a maximum of 30% discounts on certain products purchased

Which of the following statement is true?

Tips for Forecast question 3

The answer is ‘A’ which refers to reasonable coaching fees

The purpose of the advertisement is

A to inform customers that there is a discount for the Blueberry Cheesecake

Tips for Forecast question 3

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The notice says that

Which of the following statements is true about the film review?

Tips for Forecast question 3

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1. A is B are C was D were

2. A scan B scans C scanned D scanning

4. A few B most C least D little

5. A income B proceeds C monetary D finance

6. A promote B promoted C promotes D promoting

7. A original B traditional C conservative D fixed

8. A because B though C so that D then

9. A ways B steps C methods D procedures

10. A his B her C our D their

11. A number B fraction C amount D finance

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3 The answer is ‘D-with’------the key word ‘share,’ should be followed by

4 The answer is ‘A-few’-----the phrase to name ‘a few’ is a fixed expression,

6 The answer is ‘D’-promoting’------ the preposition ‘by’ should be followed

7 The answer is ‘B-traditional ‘------ it refers to the long-established way of

9 The answer is ‘B – steps’------ users have to follow the instruction given

10 The answer is ‘D – their’ ------possessive adjective should be used to refer

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1. A joined B joining C joins D join

2. A consist B consisting C consisted D consists

4. A those B this C these D that

5. A start B operate C activation D actuate

7. A they B them C their D it

9. A enable B enabling C enables D enabled

10. A over B under C up D above

11. A number B fraction C amount D other

1 The answer is ‘A- joined.’------this is to show the present result of a past

3 The answer is ‘B-between’------ between is often used to refer to the time,

4 The answer is ‘A- those’------- referring to a specific thing previously

6 The answer is ‘B -for’ ------refers to having a purpose.

7 The answer is ‘A-they ‘------ ‘they’ refers to a group of people, animals, or

10 The answer is ‘A - over ‘-------over’ is the preposition used to compare the

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1. A effect B affect C defect D reflect

2. A area B place C situation D environment

3. A as B then C yet D although