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SERI OMEGA PRIVATE & INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Subject : ENGLISH Level : F3 Revision No : 1

Error Correction

Read the text below and underline the errors.

For each question, write the correct word in the space provided below.

Sports Day

Every year, students in my school (0) took part in Sports Day. It ______ take _______
is a one-day event. It is usually held in the first Friday of June _________________
every year. Sports Day is usually held in a stadium. On these _________________
day, selected students compete with one another. There are
many field event. They include the 100-metre run, 400-metre _________________
run, relay, long jump or high jump. These students represent _________________
their house teams. Before the field events begin,
that students gather on the field, then march across it. Students _________________
which do not take part in the events stand among the _________________
spectators. They cheer for our favourite teams. After the events _________________
are successfully completed, the school principal
awarded prizes to the winners of the field events. Students _________________
who do not win are given certificates of participation. After the
prize-giving ceremony is over, the principal delivers a closing
speech. Then, all the students and teachers go home.

Example :

0 take

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Model Answer Analysis

Error Item Tested Explanation Answer

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

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Read the text below and underline the errors.
For each question, write the correct word in the space provided below.

An Unforgettable Incident

It was getting late. I (0) am returning home after sports practice. _____ was _______

The bus stop was almost empty. After I waited to almost ________________

twenty minutes, the bus finally arrived. I hopping onto the bus. ________________

Hardly a minute had passed when I heard a grinding noise but ________________

the bus came to a sudden stop. The bus driver announce that ________________

the bus had broken down. He asked all the passenger to get ________________

off the bus. So, I got off and decided to walk home. It was already

night and I almost lost my way in a dark. Suddenly, I stepped ________________

into a pothole and lost me balance. I fell down and hurt my ________________

knees and elbows. I tried to walk so the pain prevented me ________________

from going any further. Fortunately, a passing motorist stopped

to help me. The kind motorist offered to give me a ride home.

Gratefully, I got into the car and settled down for the drive home.

I will never forget this incident.

Example :

0 was

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Circle the correct grammar item for each error. Then, write the correct answer . Use the table
below.

Error Grammar Item Tested Correct Answer

to A preposition B conjunction

hopping A simple past B subject—verb

tense agreement

but A article B conjunction

announce A simple present B simple past

tense tense

passenger A pronoun B plural noun

a A article B adverb

me A pronoun B preposition

so A infinitive B conjunction

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Information Transfer

Read the text below and answer questions 1 to 8.

BEACH CLEAN-UP TIME !

Our beaches are covered with litter and the situation is getting worse. Help protect our

seas and beaches by taking part in the annual Tanjung Rhu Beach Clean-up sponsored by the

Penang Ocean Conservancy. The clean-up is scheduled for Sunday, 25 December from 9 a.m. to

noon.

The Conservancy's aim is to nurture a society that is caring and responsible. It also aims

to raise awareness on the importance of a pollution-free marine environment. Beach clean-ups

are a great way to protect the environment.

On the day of the event, participants must sign in and attend a short safety briefing.

Then, they will collect their gloves and trash bags and start the clean-up. They must pick up

plastic bags, food wrappers, plastic bottles, cigarette butts and other marine debris. After the

clean-up, participants can take part in outdoor activities, such as windsurfing and beach

volleyball.

Participants must be at least 18 years old. They must bring along their identity cards.

Those with pre-existing medical conditions must ensure that the activities are appropriate.

Participants are advised to wear closed-toe shoes, hats, T-shirts and track bottoms. Trash bags

and gloves will be provided. Light refreshments such as coffee, tea, doughnuts, cakes and

snacks will be served.

Join the beach clean-up to create a positive change for your beach!

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Complete the following table.
Choose no more than three words and/or a number from the text for each answer. For each
question, write your answer in the space provided below.

Beach Clean-up Time !

Date

1. _____________________________________________

Time

2. _____________________________________________

Sponsor

3. _____________________________________________

Minimum age of

participants 4. _____________________________________________

Documents to bring along

5. _____________________________________________

Footwear

6. _____________________________________________

Outdoor activities

7. _____________________________________________

8. _____________________________________________

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Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.

The mosque is one of the most noticeable places of worship in Malaysia and the call to

prayer by the muezzin reminds foreign visitors that Islam is the official religion of this country.

Islam first arrived in Malaysia in the 13th century when Arab traders sailed to the Golden

Chersonese (old name for the Malay Peninsula) in search of gold and spices.

During the expansion of the Melaka Empire, Islam was disseminated along, necessitating

places of worship to be built in various parts of the land. These early structures were wooden,

thatch-roofed mosques. Over the centuries, however, the architectural styles of mosques in

Malaysia have demonstrated splendid growth and aesthetic interpretations, making visits to

mosques an educational and enlightening experience in art, architecture and culture.

The design characteristics of a mosque can indicate the period in which it was built.

Traditional mosques dating back to the pre-18th century follow certain design elements of a

Malay house. These structures were made of timber and clay tiles and erected on stilts. A high

level of craftsmanship was usually invested in such structures as intricate carvings are always

found in the mimbar (pulpit) and mihrab (niche denoting the direction of Mecca).

A fine example of an ancient traditional mosque is the Kampung Laut Mosque in Nilam

Puri, Kelantan, that was constructed without any nails. Built in the 1730s, it is the country's

oldest mosque. Another traditional mosque is the Kampung Langgar Mosque in Kota Bahru,

built in 1871.

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 Alongside the period influences, there was also the impact of external culture on

mosque design. Admiral Cheng Ho of China brought along with him Chinese design elements.

Melaka's ancient mosques such as the Tengkera Mosque features a minaret resembling a

Chinese pagoda. Cultural influences also come from other ethnic groups as Muslim merchants

from Java, India and Pakistan established their communities in Melaka and Penang. When the

British arrived, local mosque design drew heavily from Moorish architectural styles as many of

the British architects had previously served in North India. The most famous being the Jamek

Mosque in Kuala Lumpur. During colonial times, even Art Deco elements were used in mosque

design. One such example is the Sultan Suleiman Mosque in Klang.

After Malaysia's independence in 1957, local architects handled the design of mosques.

To capitalise on advancements in building technology, they used modern materials such as

steel, marble and concrete. Aesthetics was also given high importance by incorporating

landscaped gardens, paved pathways, fountains and lighting. Latticed arches, onion-shaped and

top-shaped domes as well as tall minarets were popular features of early post-independence

mosques.

Such elements can be seen in the National Mosque at Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin in Kuala

Lumpur. Completed in 1965, it is made of reinforced concrete and Italian marble. Pools of

water in its courtyard create a serene ambience while Islamic geometric latticework adorns its

walls, exuding elegant beauty. Another impressive modern mosque is the Sultan Salahuddin

Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque in Shah Alam, Selangor. Inspired by an Ottoman mosque in Istanbul,

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Turkey and opened in1988, it boasts the world’s tallest minarets and biggest dome. Its roof is

made of steel, finished with vitreous enamel.

Currently, many newer mosques are based on the architectural styles from the Middle

East. Completed in 1998, the Al-Asyikin Mosque at KLCC is surrounded by a moat and its twin

minarets rise 45 metres, echoing the Petronas Twin Towers. Marble and water features are

prominent features of its design. One hour's drive from Kuala Lumpur, the Putra Mosque is a

big tourist draw. Overlooking the scenic Putra Lake, it showcases Persian architecture from the

Safavid period. Completed in 1999, it has a 116-metre high minaret and paved courtyards. The

minaret is divided into five levels to represent the Five Pillars of Islam and is influenced by the

design of the Sheikh Omar Mosque in Baghdad.

With so much historic and architectural grandeur, the mosques of Malaysia are a true

testament to the highly refined aesthetics of Islamic art that continues to awe and inspire.

Adapted from Going Places, May 2003

Answer all the questions.

1. From paragraph 1,

a) what is significant about the call to prayer in Malaysia?

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

b) when and who brought Islam to Malaya?

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

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2. From paragraph 2,

(a) describe the early designs of mosques in the country.

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

(b) what kind of experience can be derived when visiting a mosque?

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

3. From paragraph 3,

a) what does the design of a mosque indicate?

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

b) mention what early mosques were based on.

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

c) where are the intricate carvings found in mosques?

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

4. From paragraph 4, what is unique about the Kampung Laut Mosque in Nilam Puri, Kelantan?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

5. How are mosques in Malaysia a true testament to the highly refined aesthetics of Islamic
art?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

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 SERI OMEGA PRIVATE & INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Subject : ENGLISH Level : F3 Revision No : 1

Error Correction

Read the text below and underline the errors.

For each question, write the correct word in the space provided below.

Sports Day

Every year, students in my school (0) took part in Sports Day. It ______ take _______
is a one-day event. It is usually held (1) in the first Friday of June _______ on _______
every year. Sports Day is usually held in a stadium. On (2) these _______ this ______
day, selected students compete with one another. There are
many field (3)event. They include the 100-metre run,400-metre ______ events _____
run, relay, long jump (4) or high jump. These students represent _______ and ______
their house teams. Before the field events begin,
(5) that students gather on the field, then march across it. ______ these ______
Students (6) which do not take part in the events stand among ______ who _______
the spectators. They cheer for (7) our favourite teams. After the ______ their ______
events are successfully completed, the school principal
(8) awarded prizes to the winners of the field events. Students _____ awards _____
who do not win are given certificates of participation. After the
prize-giving ceremony is over, the principal delivers a closing
speech. Then, all the students and teachers go home.

Example :

0 take

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 Error Item Tested Explanation Answer

1. in preposition of We use 'in' with months and on

time years. We use 'on' with days and
dates.

2. these demonstrative The clue is 'day'. You should use this

pronoun a singular demonstrative
pronoun (this) because 'day' is
singular.

3. event plural noun The clues are the long list of events
field events and the word
'many'. Hence, 'event' should be
in the plural form.

4. or conjunction This conjunction connects the and

field events. The sentence
states, in general, that the
students must compete in all
the events.

5. that demonstrative 'That' is for a singular noun. The these

pronoun clue is 'students' (a plural noun),
so you should use 'these' (a
demonstrative pronoun for
more than one subject).

6. which relative pronoun 'Who' refers to people while who

'which' refers to things.

7. our possessive The clue is the word 'they'. Thus, their

pronoun the answer should be 'their'.

8. awarded simple present This sentence and text is in the awards

simple present.

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Read the text below and underline the errors.
For each question, write the correct word in the space provided below.

An Unforgettable Incident

It was getting late. I (0) am returning home after sports practice. _____ was ______

The bus stop was almost empty. After I waited (1) to almost ______ for ______

twenty minutes, the bus finally arrived. I (2) hopping onto the bus. _____ hopped____

Hardly a minute had passed when I heard a grinding noise (3) but _____and ______

the bus came to a sudden stop. The bus driver (4) announce that ___announced ___

the bus had broken down. He asked all the (5) passenger to get ___ passengers___

off the bus. So, I got off and decided to walk home. It was already

night and I almost lost my way in (6) a dark. Suddenly, I stepped _____ the ______

into a pothole and lost (7) me balance. I fell down and hurt my _____ my ______

knees and elbows. I tried to walk (8) so the pain prevented me _____ but______

from going any further. Fortunately, a passing motorist stopped

to help me. The kind motorist offered to give me a ride home.

Gratefully, I got into the car and settled down for the drive home.

I will never forget this incident.

Example :

0 was

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 Error Grammar Item Tested Correct Answer

to A preposition B conjunction for

hopping A simple past B subject—verb hopped

tense agreement

but A article B conjunction and

announce A simple present B simple past announced

tense tense

passenger A pronoun B plural noun passengers

a A article B adverb the

me A pronoun B preposition my

so A infinitive B conjunction but

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 BEACH CLEAN-UP TIME !
Sponsor -note
Our beaches are covered with litter and
the capital
the situation is getting worse. Help protect our
letters used.
seas and beaches by taking part in the annual Time
Tanjung Rhu Beach Clean-up sponsored by the
Penang Ocean Conservancy. The clean-up is
scheduled for Sunday, 25 December from 9 a.m.
to noon.

The Conservancy's aim is to nurture a

society that is caring and responsible. It also
aims to raise awareness on the importance of a
pollution-free marine environment. Beach
clean-ups are a great way to protect the
environment.

On the day of the event, participants

must sign in and attend a short safety briefing.
Outdoor
Then, they will collect their gloves and trash
activities
bags and start the clean-up. They must pick up
plastic bags, food wrappers, plastic bottles,
cigarette butts and other marine debris. After
Minimum age the clean-up, participants can take part in
of participants outdoor activities, such as windsurfing and
- the phrase ‘at beach volleyball.
Footwear is
least’ also
Participants must be at least 18 years something
means
old. They must bring along their identity cards. you wear to
minimum.
Those with pre-existing medical conditions must cover your
ensure that the activities are appropriate. feet - 'closed
Participants are advised to wear closed-toe –toe shoes'
Documents to shoes, hats, T-shirts and track bottoms. Trash are the only
bring along - bags and gloves will be provided. Light footwear
identity cards refreshments such as coffee, tea, doughnuts, mentioned.
cakes and snacks will be served.

Join the beach clean-up to create a

positive change for your beach!

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Complete the following table.
Choose no more than three words and/or a number from the text for each answer. For each
question, write your answer in the space provided below.

Beach Clean-up Time !

Date

1. 25 December

Time

2. 9 a.m. to noon / 9 a.m. – 12p.m.

Sponsor

3. Penang Ocean Conservancy

Minimum age of

participants 4. 18 years old

Documents to bring along

5. Identity cards

Footwear

6. Closed-toe shoes

Outdoor activities

7. Windsurfing

8. Beach Volleyball

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Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.

The mosque is one of the most noticeable places of worship in Malaysia and the call to

prayer by the muezzin reminds foreign visitors that Islam is the official religion of this country.

Islam first arrived in Malaysia in the 13th century when Arab traders sailed to the Golden

Chersonese (old name for the Malay Peninsula) in search of gold and spices.

During the expansion of the Melaka Empire, Islam was disseminated along, necessitating

places of worship to be built in various parts of the land. These early structures were wooden,

thatch-roofed mosques. Over the centuries, however, the architectural styles of mosques in

Malaysia have demonstrated splendid growth and aesthetic interpretations, making visits to

mosques an educational and enlightening experience in art, architecture and culture.

The design characteristics of a mosque can indicate the period in which it was built.

Traditional mosques dating back to the pre-18th century follow certain design elements of a

Malay house. These structures were made of timber and clay tiles and erected on stilts. A high

level of craftsmanship was usually invested in such structures as intricate carvings are always

found in the mimbar (pulpit) and mihrab (niche denoting the direction of Mecca).

A fine example of an ancient traditional mosque is the Kampung Laut Mosque in Nilam

Puri, Kelantan, that was constructed without any nails. Built in the 1730s, it is the country's

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oldest mosque. Another traditional mosque is the Kampung Langgar Mosque in Kota Bahru,

built in 1871.

Alongside the period influences, there was also the impact of external culture on

mosque design. Admiral Cheng Ho of China brought along with him Chinese design elements.

Melaka's ancient mosques such as the Tengkera Mosque features a minaret resembling a

Chinese pagoda. Cultural influences also come from other ethnic groups as Muslim merchants

from Java, India and Pakistan established their communities in Melaka and Penang. When the

British arrived, local mosque design drew heavily from Moorish architectural styles as many of

the British architects had previously served in North India. The most famous being the Jamek

Mosque in Kuala Lumpur. During colonial times, even Art Deco elements were used in mosque

design. One such example is the Sultan Suleiman Mosque in Klang.

After Malaysia's independence in 1957, local architects handled the design of mosques.

To capitalise on advancements in building technology, they used modern materials such as

steel, marble and concrete. Aesthetics was also given high importance by incorporating

landscaped gardens, paved pathways, fountains and lighting. Latticed arches, onion-shaped and

top-shaped domes as well as tall minarets were popular features of early post-independence

mosques.

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 Such elements can be seen in the National Mosque at Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin in Kuala

Lumpur. Completed in 1965, it is made of reinforced concrete and Italian marble. Pools of

water in its courtyard create a serene ambience while Islamic geometric latticework adorns its

walls, exuding elegant beauty. Another impressive modern mosque is the Sultan Salahuddin

Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque in Shah Alam, Selangor. Inspired by an Ottoman mosque in Istanbul,

Turkey and opened in1988, it boasts the world’s tallest minarets and biggest dome. Its roof is

made of steel, finished with vitreous enamel.

Currently, many newer mosques are based on the architectural styles from the Middle

East. Completed in 1998, the Al-Asyikin Mosque at KLCC is surrounded by a moat and its twin

minarets rise 45 metres, echoing the Petronas Twin Towers. Marble and water features are

prominent features of its design. One hour's drive from Kuala Lumpur, the Putra Mosque is a

big tourist draw. Overlooking the scenic Putra Lake, it showcases Persian architecture from the

Safavid period. Completed in 1999, it has a 116-metre high minaret and paved courtyards. The

minaret is divided into five levels to represent the Five Pillars of Islam and is influenced by the

design of the Sheikh Omar Mosque in Baghdad.

With so much historic and architectural grandeur, the mosques of Malaysia are a true

testament to the highly refined aesthetics of Islamic art that continues to awe and inspire.

Adapted from Going Places, May 2003

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Answer all the questions.

1. From paragraph 1,
a) what is significant about the call to prayer in Malaysia?
It reminds foreign visitors that Islam is the official religion of the country.
b) when and who brought Islam to Malaya?
When Arab traders sailed to Malaya in search of gold and spices.

2. From paragraph 2,
(a) describe the early designs of mosques in the country.
They were wooden, thatch-roofed mosques.
(b) what kind of experience can be derived when visiting a mosque?
The visit is an educational and enlightening experience in art, architecture and culture.

3. From paragraph 3,
a) what does the design of a mosque indicate?
It can indicate the period in which it was built.
b) mention what early mosques were based on.
They were based on the design elements of a Malay house.
c) where are the intricate carvings found in mosques?
They are in the pulpit and niche denoting the direction of Mecca.

4. From paragraph 4, what is unique about the Kampung Laut Mosque in Nilam Puri, Kelantan?
It was constructed without any nails.

5. How are mosques in Malaysia a true testament to the highly refined aesthetics of Islamic
art?
It is the fine craftsmanship shown in the building of the mosques.

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