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OBJECTIVE

The English Language Curriculum for Primary Schools

aims to equip pupils with basic language skills to enable

them to communicate effectively in a variety of contexts

that are appropriate to the pupils’ level of development.

 CURRICULUM STRANDS
• communicate with peers and adults confidently and appropriately
in formal and informal situations;
• read and comprehend a range of English texts for information and
enjoyment;
• write a range of texts using appropriate language, style and form
using a variety of media;
• appreciate and demonstrate understanding of English language
literary or creative works for enjoyment; and
• use correct and appropriate rules of grammar in speech and
writing.
ENGLISH PAPER 1
SECTION A
Section Question No. Item

A1 1-5 Grammar / Part of Speech

Idioms / Proverbs / Phrasal Verbs / Similes

A2 6 Idiom / Proverbs / Similes / Phrasal Verbs

Text Completions

A3 7-8 Grammar / Part of Speech

Punctuations
A4 11 Punctuations
Text Completion

A5 12-15 Grammar / Part of Speech

Comprehension
A6 16-20 Comprehension Questions

Section A 20 MCQ Questions / 20 Marks

 Identifying and analyzing questions.
The questions will be given based on grammar items taught in the
syllabus. Encourage pupils to identify the grammatical item in the
questions.
 Identifying and analyzing questions.

Step 1 : Read the question carefully.

Step 2 : Identify grammar item tested and circle the keywords.

Step 3 : Analyze the question and answers given.

Step 4 : Do the distracters elimination process.

For past tense, verb changes.
*The answer should be in past tense
form of eat – ate.

*The answer should be in past

tense form of eat – ate.
For present tense (1,2 I Love
You, +S –S) technique.
POINTS TO REMEMBER

 Make sure students transfer the answer carefully

 The answers should be darkened perfectly on the answer

sheets, do not leave marks

 Remind students to follow the 4 step process when doing the

paper

 Encourage students to read more to increase vocabulary

and practice, practice and practice!
ENGLISH PAPER 1

SECTION B

Question 21 (6 marks)

 in 3 parts (a), (b), (c)

 Social expressions e.g. Telephone conversation, Asking for

directions, Responding to someone

 Pupils need to write the answers

 No options given
SUGGESTED ANSWERS

a) Could I place my orders, please?

b) You are most welcome.
c) How long would it take for us to reach the airport?

WRONG WAYS TO ANSWER

d) “Could I place my orders please?” said the customer.
e) No problem.
f) When to reach?
POINTS TO REMEMBER

 Look at the position of the box when answering.

 Study the pictures carefully, do not misinterpret the pictures.

 Do not give one word/phrase answers, write in complete

sentences.

 Write in neat legible handwriting and punctuate correctly.

Wrong punctuation -1m.

 Contractions are acceptable here.

 Yes/No questions should be answered with a Yes/No answer.
Look at the question stem carefully.

 Wrong spelling of words may be awarded 0marks.

E.g. dessert vs. desert

 Must be polite, use ‘please’ and ‘thank you’. NO negative

answers.

E.g. I told you not to eat too many candies.

 No direct translation. E.g. Can I find John?

ENGLISH PAPER 1

SECTION B

Question s 22- 25 (24 marks)

 3 passages

 Each question comes in parts, depending on the length of each

passage

 Matching, True/False, Tick/Cross, Yes/No, Circle

 Answer structured questions, Wh-questions (answer in full)

 HOTS questions
He planned to share the coins with his best friend, Ramli.

No, I do not think so. This is because Ujang treated Ramli as his best
friend and he sincerely wanted to share his gold coins with Ramli.

No, it was not correct. This is because the action was rude.
I would feed the elephants at the Elephant Sanctuary.

It means 2 nights stay at the hotel.

She said that because …
Imran can buy some fishing equipment. His grandmother can
enjoy the great outdoors while fishing.

They do that because they want to attract more customers.

POINTS TO REMEMBER
 Answer in complete sentences, HOWEVER, need not be too long.

 If is it a two stem question, try to answer in two sentences to

explain the answer.

 Answer in past tense when needed.

 Write in neat legible handwriting and punctuate correctly.

 Contractions are NOT acceptable here.

 For HOTS questions, students have to employ logical thinking

because the answers are not in the text
THE END