building sentences module
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QUESTION 1
(SECTION A) SENTENCE
CONSTRUCTION
QUESTION 1: SECTION A
SAMPLE SENTENCES AND MODEL ANSWERS
PLACE / EVENTS
This is a canteen.
This is a
classroom. This is
a hospital. This is
an accident.
This is a football match.
NOUNS (people, things, animals)
There is a boy in the picture.
There are many boys in the
picture. There is a cat under the
tree.
There are many pupils in the canteen.
There is some food on the table.
VERBS (activities)
The boy is reading.
The girl is listening to the radio.
The men are talking.
The women are shopping.
Mother is cooking in the
kitchen.
Brother is playing computer games.
ADJECTIVES (looks, feelings)
The classroom is clean.
The food is delicious.
The clothes are beautiful.
The children are happy.
The family is busy.
MODEL QUESTION AND ANSWER
Model 1
Sample sentences:
1. This is a beach.
2. There are many people at the beach.
3. There is a tree in the picture.
4. There is a bag under the tree.
5. The mother is feeding the little boy.
6. The girl is building a sandcastle.
7. The father is eating a sandwich.
8. The boys are swimming.
9. The beach is beautiful.
10.
The people look happy.
Score more marks by following these tips:
Tip number 1: Use adjectives
This is a beautiful beach.
This is a crowded beach.
Tip number 2: Use adverbs
The boys are swimming
happily.
The girl is building a sandcastle diligently.
The mother is feeding the little boy lovingly.
Tip number 3: Combine two or three simple sentences to form a
compound sentence.
This is a beautiful but crowded beach.
There is a tree and a bag in the picture.
The girl is building a sandcastle and the family is enjoying their meal.
The mother is feeding the little boy while the father is eating a
sandwich.
The people are swimming, playing volleyball, building sandcastles and
having a picnic under the tree.
Lastly, choose the best 5 sentences as your final
answer. Your final answer may look something like
this:
1.This is a beautiful but crowded beach.
2. There are many people at the beach.
3. The people are swimming, playing volleyball, building sandcastles
a nd
having a picnic at the beach.
4. The girl is building a sandcastle diligently while the family is having a
picnic under the tree.
5. The mother is feeding the little boy while the father is eating a
sandwich.
Excellent 10!
Model 2
Sample sentences:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
This is a classroom.
There is a teacher in the classroom.
There are many pupils in the classroom.
The teacher is writing on the blackboard.
The pupils are reading book.
The boy is sleeping.
The classroom is big.
The pupils are busy.
Try to follow the tips to score more marks:
Tip number 1: Use adjectives
Tip number 2: Use adverbs
Tip number 3: Form compound sentences
Final Answer (Choose the BEST sentences!):
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
TRY MORE EXERCISES!
EXERCISE 1
Hisham
celebrating
Hari Raya
shopping
trying on
shoes
clothes
Baju Melayu
like
wear
First, try to write as many sentences as you can:
Now, reread the sentences. Are there any adjectives or adverbs
that you can add in?
Are there any sentences that you can combine to form a compound
sentence? Check for any mistakes:
1.Plural nouns – (many shoes not many shoe; remember the ‘s’!)
2. Punctuation and capitalisation – Capital letter at the beginning of
sentences; a full stop at the end.
3. Make sure you use the correct articles – check the article „a‟. Do you put
„a‟ in the correct places? (e.g.: Writing “The woman is a shopping” is
wrong! Remember, „a‟ and „an‟ means ONE).
4. Do you use „is‟ and „are‟ correctly? (Remember: is – singular, are – plural).
5. „There‟ or „They‟? (Do not confuse these two words!)
5.
Make sure every sentence you write is related to the
picture. (Do not write any sentence that is not related to the
picture!)
6.
Spelling – Check and
double-check! Rewrite your
improved sentences below:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
EXERCISE 2
dinner
helping
lay
table
serve
roast chicken
happy
wash
dry
dishes
Draft:
Final answer:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
EXERCISE 3
Now, try to apply everything that you have learned. Write your
best 5 sentences for the picture below.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
busy
market
morning
bargaining
fishmonger
handcart
buying
meat
butcher
vegetables
EXERCISE 4
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
celebrating
twelfth
birthday
holding
party
home
cake
games
photographs
enjoy
EXERCISE 5
canteen
recess
pupils
queuing up
shouting
helper
buying
ice-cream
scolding
running
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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QUESTION 2(B)
MAKING A CHOICE AND GIVING
REASONS
(I WOULD CHOOSE…)
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Q U EST I ON 2( B) : SECT I ON B ( I wo uld cho o s e… )
CHOOSING A PRODUCT
INTRODUCTION
I would choose X because I think it is the
best. I would choose X because it is the most
suitable. I would choose X because I like it
very much.
I would choose X because my mother likes it very much.
PRICE
It is cheap.
It is reasonable.
It is not very
expensive. I can
aford it.
It is expensive, but worth it.
COLOUR
The colours are my favourite.
The colours are my father‟s favourite.
The colours are nice.
It is attractive.
I like the colours.
MATERIALS
The quality is
good. It is longlasting.
It is beautiful.
I like the materials.
FREE GIFT / OFFERS
It is useful.
I can use the free gift.
My brother can use the free
gift. It is interesting.
I like the free gift.
MODEL QUESTION AND ANSWER
Model 1
You would like to buy a handbag for your mother. Which handbag
would you choose? Give reasons for your choice.
Model answer:
I would choose Coco Leather Handbag because I think it is the most
suitable. First of all, the price is RM105.00. It is expensive, but worth it.
Besides, the material is soft leather. The quality is good. Other than
that, the colours are black, brown and red. The colours are my mother‟s
favourite. Lastly, the free gift is a lipstick case. My mother can use the
free gift. I believemy mother will be happy with my choice.
Try to answer this question again. Choose another handbag. Use the
sample sentences and model answer to guide you.
I would choose
because
CHOOSING AN ACTIVITY
TYPE OF ACTIVITY
Outdoor:
I am an active person, so I prefer outdoor activities.
My friend is an active person, so I recommend outdoor activities.
Indoor:
I am usually quiet and inactive, so I prefer indoor
activities. My friend is a quiet person, so I recommend
indoor activities.
THINGS NEEDED
I already have the things needed.
My friend already has the things
needed. The things needed are not
difcult to find. I can get all the things
needed easily.
My friend can get all the things needed easily.
BENEFITS / ADVANTAGES
I like the benefits.
My friend will like the benefits.
I like to learn new things.
My friend likes to learn new
things. I can improve myself.
My friend always wants to improve himself.
OTHER SENTENCES THAT CAN BE USED
It is a very interesting
activity. It is a challenging
activity.
It is good for health.
It is good for mental health.
It is a good way to spend leisure
time. It is a good hobby.
Model 2
You want to introduce your friend to an activity. Based on the
information given, which activity would you choose? Give reasons
for your choice.
I would choose football because it is the most suitable for my friend.
First of all, the type of activity is outdoor activity. My friend is an active
person, so I recommend outdoor activity. Besides, the things needed
are a ball and football boots. My friend can get the things needed
easily. Other than that, the benefit is it is a good form of exercise. My
friend will like the benefit. Lastly, the advantage is my friend can learn
football skills. My friend likes to learn new things. This is the best
choice for my friend.
Try to answer this question again. Choose another activitiy. Use the
sample sentences and model answer to guide you.
I would choose
because
CHOOSING A PERSON
AGE
We have the same age, so we will have many things in
common. I want to make friends with someone younger.
I want to make friends with someone older.
COUNTRY / NATIONALITY
I want to learn more about
Britain. Japan is an interesting
country.
I believeto visit Australia one day.
HOBBIES / INTEREST
We have the same
hobbies. We can discuss
our hobbies. The hobbies
are interesting.
AMBITION
I also want to be a pilot.
We can talk about our ambitions.
I want to know more about his ambition.
OTHER SENTENCES THAT CAN BE USED
I believewe can become good friends.
We can exchange ideas.
I can tell him about our country.
Model 3
Which pen pal would you choose to write to? Give reasons for your
choice.
I would write to Sam Richards because I like him. First of all, he is 12
years old. We have the same age, so we will have many things in
common. Besides, he is from Britain. I want to learn more about
Britain. Other than that, he likes to read and collect stamps. The
hobbies are interesting. Lastly, he wants to be a pilot. I also want to
be a pilot. I believe we can become good friends.
Try to answer this question again. Choose another person. Use the
sample sentences and model answer to guide you.
I would choose
because
CHOOSING A FOOD PRODUCT
PRODUCT OF / COUNTRY / MADE IN
I want to try products from Australia.
I prefer Malaysia product.
My sister likes product from England.
TASTE
The taste is nice.
I like the taste. It
is my favourite.
It is my sister‟s favourite.
It is delicious.
NUTRIENTS
The nutrients are good for
health. It is nutritious.
My body needs the nutrients.
It is a healthy product.
I like to take care of my health.
OTHER SENTENCES THAT CAN BE USED
I prefer this product.
This product is
better. I like this
product.
It is a high-quality product.
I will enjoy eating the biscuits with my family.
Model 4
You want to buy some biscuits. Based on the information given, which
packet of biscuits would you prefer? Give reasons for your choice.
I would choose Milk Cookies because I think it is the best. First of all,
the price is RM4. It is not very expensive. Besides, it is imported from
Australia. I want to try products from Australia. Other than that, the
taste is milky and it melts in the mouth. I like the taste. Lastly, it is
high in calcium. My body needs the nutrients. I will enjoy eating the
biscuits with my family.
Try to answer this question again. Choose another food product.
Use the sample sentences and model answer to guide you.
I would choose
because
CHOOSING A HOUSE FOR RENT
TYPE OF HOUSE
I prefer to stay in a bungalow.
I like wooden house better.
An apartment is more suitable for my family.
DESCRIPTION OF THE HOUSE
It has enough bedrooms for all the members in our family.
It has enough bathrooms for our family.
My family likes a large porch.
My family likes the balcony.
LOCATION
The location is very nice.
The location is
beautiful. I like the
location.
My family likes the location.
ADVANTAGES
It is convenient for my family.
It can make our life easier.
It can make our life more comfortable.
RENT
It is not very expensive.
It is reasonable.
My family can aford it.
It is expensive, but worth it.
OTHER SENTENCES THAT CAN BE USED
My family will like the house.
We will enjoy staying in the
house. It is a beautiful house.
It is a comfortable house.
Model 5
You are helping your father to choose a house to rent. Based on
the information given, which house would you choose? Give
reasons for your choice.
I would choose House A because it is the most suitable for my family.
First of all, the type of house is a bungalow. I prefer to stay in a
bungalow. Besides, it has 4 bedrooms. It has enough bedrooms for all
the members in our family. Other than that, it is located close to the
beach. The location is beautiful. Also, it is near to a school and town. It
is convenient for my family. Lastly, the rent is RM500 per month. My
family can aford it. We will enjoy staying in the house.
Try to answer this question again. Choose another house for rent. Use
the sample sentences and model answer to guide you.
I would choose
because
CHOOSING A PET
PHYSICAL FEATURE
I like the physical feature.
It is cute and nice.
It is beautiful.
I like it.
PLACE TO STAY
It is easy to
accommodate. It is easy
to look after.
It is convenient.
FOOD
It is easy to feed.
The food is easy to find.
It does not cost much.
CARE
It is not difcult to take care of.
I can take care of it well.
I can look after it easily.
OTHER SENTENCES THAT CAN BE USED
I always love
rabbit. I prefer
goldfish.
I can play with my pet.
My pet will make me happy.
Model 6
Try to answer this question using the sample sentences as your guide:
I would choose
because
PRACTISE MAKES PERFECT! HERE ARE MORE EXERCISES
FOR YOU TO DO:
EXERCISE 1
Tales from India
Tales from China
Tales from Africa
Price: RM16.00
Price: RM10.00
Price: RM12.00
Publisher: Andra Publishing
Malaysia
Publisher: Tai Publishing
Republic of China(R.O.C)
Publisher: Kang Publishing
Singapore
Available at: AWK Bookshop
Available at: A & S Bookshop
Available at: RBK Bookshop
Free gift: Colourful Bookmark
Free gift: Colouring book
Discount: 30% given
Discount: 40% given
Free gift: Colourful pocket
file
Discount: 20% given
(A) Complete the table base on the advertisement given.
Title
Tales from China
Tales from Africa
RM12.00
Price
Publisher
Andra Publishing
A & S Bookshop
Available at
Free gift
Colourful bookmark
Discount
30%
Country
Tai Publishing
RBK Bookshop
20%
Republic of China
(R.O.C.)
(B)
If you want to buy a birthday present for your younger sister, which book
would you like to buy? Give reasons based on your choice.
I would like to buy the
because
EXERCISE 2
Island Surprise
Hawaiian Chicken
Beef Barbecue
RM35.90
RM39.50
RM40.00
Size: Medium
Toppings: Shrimp,
tuna and Thousand
island dressing
Drinks: 2 orange
juice
Size: Medium
Toppings:
Chicken,
pineapple and
bell peppers
Drinks: 2 icedlemon tea
Size: Large
Toppings: Beef
sausages,
mushrooms and
barbecue sauce
Drinks: 2 soft
drinks
(A) Complete the table based on the menus given.
Hawaiian Chicken
Menus
Price
Toppings
Drinks
Beef Barbecue
RM35.90
1. Shrimp
2.
3.
orange juice
1.
2. Pineapple
3. Bell peppers
1.
2. Mushrooms
3.
(B) You and your mother want to have pizza for lunch, which set would
you choose? Give reasons based on your choice.
I would choose
because
EXERCISE 3
Mr. Vadetto
Price: RM80
Material:
leather
Made in Italy
Colour: black
and brown
Discount: 20%
Master Johan
Price: RM90
Material: silk
Made in
Indonesia
Colour: red and
blue
Discount: 10%
Anwar’s Batik
Price: RM100
Material: silk
Made in Malaysia
Colour:
yellow and
blue
Discount: 30%
(A) Complete the table based on the information given.
Brand
Price
Material
Mr. Vadetto
RM90
Anwar’s
Batik
Product of
Colour
Italy
black
and
brown
Discount
10%
silk
Malaysia
(B)
You want to give your father a present on his birthday. Which
present would you choose? Give reasons for your choice.
I would choose
because
EXERCISE 4
SWIMMING
READING
PLAYING CHESS
Outdoor activity
Swimsuit/swimming
trunks, goggles,
swimming cap
A full-body exercise,
fun
Time management, goal
setting, self confidence
Indoor activity
Books, magazines,
comics
Fun, relaxing
Creativity,
knowledge
Indoor activity
Chess
Mental exercise,
fun
Strategies, goal
setting,
self confidence
(A) Complete the table below based on the advertisements given.
Name of activity
SWIMMING
READING
Type of activity
Things needed
Benefits
Outdoor
1. Swimsuit
2. Swimming trunk
3.
1.
1.
1.
2.
2. Goal setting
3. Self confidence
3. Self confidence
1. Books
2. Magazines
3.
.
1.
2.
(B) You want to take part in one activity. Which activity would you choose? Give
reasons based on your choice.
I would choose
EXERCISE 5
because
Hi there! My name is Akiko Myama. I am
eleven years old. I live with my parents in
Tokyo, Japan. I enjoy swimming and
writing. I love to play bowling, too. When I
grow up, I want to be a singer like Utada
Hikaru. I wish to have a response from
someone with the same interest.
My email address:
akikomyama@yahoo.co
m
Hello, I am Anthony McGee. I live in East
London. I am twelve years old. I enjoy
swimming very much. I enjoy football and
badminton, too. I also like to play computer
games. I want to be a doctor. Hope to hear a
good response from you soon.
Email me at: anthonymcgee@aol.com
I am Sarsono Budianto. I am eleven years
old. I live in West Bali, Indonesia. I like to
surf very much. Besides that, I also love to
draw and write. I am a part time dancer in
our culture community. I enjoy it very
much. I wish that I could be an artist
someday. Email me if you are interested to
be my friend: sarsono177@hotmail.com
(A) Complete the table below based on the information given.
Name
Akiko Myama
Age
Hobbies
Ambition
twelve years old
swimming
writing
swimming
surf
football
draw
badminton
write
computer games
singer
Country
England
(B)
You want to have a pen friend oversea. Which one will you choose?
Give reason based on your choice.
I would like to be friends with
because
QUESTION 3
SECTION C
NOTE EXPANSION
QUESTION 3: NOTE EXPANSION
Model 1
Noni - walking – school – saw –
took beggar - tree
beggar – shivering – hungry –
- lunch box – gave - him
0
ate up – food – eating – smiled
- thanked – kindness
STEP 1: What is the story about?
It is about a girl who gave her food to a beggar.
STEP 2: Look at the verbs given. Try to identify the correct tense to use.
Find the verbs in the story:
walking
Continuous Tense
saw
Past Tense
shivering
Continuous Tense
took
Past Tense
gave
Past Tense
ate
Past Tense
eating
Continuous Tense
smiled
Past Tense
thanked
Past Tense
What is the Tense to be used?
Simple Past Tense and Past Continuous Tense
STEP 3: Write the story.
Introduction
Noni was a kind and helpful girl. She liked to help other people in trouble.
Picture 1
SUBJECT
Noni
She
The beggar
VERB
was walking
saw
was sitting
ROS
to school
a beggar
under a tree
One day, Noni was walking to school. On
her way, she saw a beggar. The beggar was
sitting under a tree.
Noni - walking – school – saw –
beggar - tree
Picture 2
SUBJECT
The beggar
45
- He
Noni
VERB
was
shivering
was
took out
ROS
hungry
her lunch
box
beggar – shivering – hungry – took
-lunch box – gave - him
Picture 3
SUBJECT
The beggar
He
He
He
VERB
ate up
finished
eating
smiled
thanked
ROS
the food
Noni for her
kindness
The beggar ate up all the food. After he
finished eating, he smiled and thanked Noni
for her kindness.
ate up – food – eating – smiled
- thanked – kindness
Ending:
Noni felt happy because she had helped the beggar. She
continued her walk to school with a big smile on her face.
STEP 4: Read the story again. Can you make it better?
Try to add some adjectives and adverbs. Change nouns to pronouns
wherever appropriate. Form compound sentences. You may also try to
add similes, idioms and proverbs* to make your writing
more interesting.
*Refer to Appendix 7-8.
Model 2
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Halim – washes – hands – before
– meals –
– weekend – he – breakfast
– together – parents
– after breakfast – helps – mother
– clear – table –
Identify the Tense:
Introduction:
Halim is a
Picture 1:
boy. He likes to
. He also likes to
.
SUBJECT
Halim
VERB
washes
ROS
his hands
before
meals
Halim – washes – hands – before
– meals –
Picture 2: Try to answer these questions:
_
SUBJECT
He
VERB
eats
ROS
breakfast
together
with his
parents
– weekend – he – breakfast
– together – parents
Picture 3: Try to answer these questions:
SUBJECT
Halim
-He
48 -
VERB
helps
clears
ROS
his mother
the table
– after breakfast – helps – mother
–clear – table –
Ending:
MORE EXERCISES!
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EXERCISE 1
- Aswad – Sports Day – parents
- came – support -
- took part – high jump - 200
metres race – first – both events
-received – trophies – headmaster parents - proud – Aswad – tired – happy-
EXERCISE 2
holidays – theme park –
morning restaurant
ride – spaceship – stars – got off
lunch
EXERCISE 3
father – entrance – excited
- rides
train ride – driver – places -
Kinabalu Park – rafflesia – biggest – Mount
Kinabalu – highest – South East Asia photographs
week – took – bus – airport – flew –
Kota Kinabalu
Manukan Island – boat – seawater – beautiful –
snorkeling – marine life – corals - enjoyed
_
EXERCISE 4
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Lotter - friend – went –
bird watching – jungle -
-evening – home - lost – way – tired
– frightened - decided – spend night
heard - voices – woke up – happy –
parents – hugged
EXERCISE 5
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- crow – found – meat – flew tree
- chicks -
fox – saw – wanted – told –
sing sweetly
- proud crow – opened mouth –
dropped –meat – fox - ran
away
APPENDIX 1
ADJECTIVES
FEELINGS
angry
anxious
bored
shy
scared
puzzled
surprised
happy
sad
excited
gloomy
joyful
sleepy
tired
hungry
ill
worried
confident
hungry
PERASAAN
CHARACTER
arrogant
brave
clumsy
courageous
diligent
hardworking
intelligent
clever
smart
funny
strict
selfish
pleasant
rude
polite
talkative
quiet
humble
friendly
SIFAT
CONDITIONS
KEADAAN
FEATURES
CIRI-CIRI
dirty
clean
tidy
neat
cold
hot
crowded
empty
hectic
bad
good
terrible
excellent
new
old
comfortable
enjoyable
dull
hectic
LOOKS
RUPA
attractive
beautiful
big
nice
dark
elegant
fair
gorgeous
handsome
tall
short
small
spacious
neat
large
tiny
good-looking
ugly
hideous
long-lasting
expensive
cheap
high-quality
delicious
modern
old-fashioned
challenging
easy
difficult
interesting
suitable
reasonable
useful
educational
nutritious
heavy
light
affordable
APPENDIX 2
ADVERBS
accurately
beautifully
carefully
diligently
excellently
faithfully
gracefully
hungrily
loudly
nicely
neatly
obviously
pleasantly
quickly
soundly
tidily
skillfully
slowly
softly
definitely
surely
truly
clearly
lovingly
gently
excitedly
joyfully
cheerfully
sadly
fast
well
badly
terribly
quietly
busily
attentively
accidentally
proudly
comfortably
patiently
APPENDIX 3
SC
CARDS
SC CARD
1
1. Place / Location / Event
This is a (name of place / location / event).
2. People / Animals / Things /
Plants There is a (singular
noun).
There are (plural noun).
3. Activities
(Singular subject) is (verb + ing).
(Plural subject) are (verb + ing).
4. Adjectives (Feelings / Look)
(Singular subject) is
(adjectives). (Plural subject)
are (adjectives).
SC CARD
2
1. Add adjectives
(beautiful, big, happy, excited, angry, busy,
etc.)
2. Add adverbs
(busily, happily, soundly, gracefully, sweetly,
etc.)
3. Write compound sentences
- Use conjunctions: and, but, while, because, or
4. Write complex sentences (if you
can) The (subject), who/which
(is/are) (verb+ing/adjective),
(is/are) (verb+ing/adjectives).
Appendix 4
SUBJECT GROUPS
Group 1
I
Group 2
Group 3
am
was
do
did
have
had
He
She
It Ali
(SN)
is
wa
s
doe
s
did
You
We
They
Ali and
Abu (PN)
ha
s
ha
d
are
wer
e
do
di
d
hav
e
had
FORMS OF VERBS
Present Tense
Every day I…
(G1 & G3)
bathe
beat
begin
bend
bite
blow
borrow
break
bring
brush
build
burn
bury
buy
climb
catch
comb
come
cycle
dig
Every day he…
(G2)
bathes
beats
begins
bends
bites
blows
borrows
breaks
brings
brushes
builds
burns
buries
buys
climbs
catches
combs
comes
cycles
digs
Present Tense
Every day I…
(G1 & G3)
Every day he…
(G2)
Continuou
s
Now Tense
I am/he
is/they are…
(G1, G2,
G3)
bathing
beating
beginning
bending
biting
blowing
borrowing
breaking
bringing
brushing
building
burning
burying
buying
climbing
catching
combing
coming
cycling
digging
Continuou
s
Now Tense
I am/he
is/they are…
Past Tense
Perfect Tense
Yesterday
I/he/they…
(G1, G2,
G3)
Already I
have/he
has/they have…
(G1, G2, G3)
bathed
beat
began
bent
bit
blew
borrowed
broke
brought
brushed
built
burnt/burned
buried
bought
climbed
caught
combed
came
cycled
dug
Past Tense
bathed
beaten
begun
bent
bitten
blown
borrowed
broken
brought
brushed
built
burnt/burned
buried
bought
climbed
caught
combed
come
cycled
dug
Perfect Tense
Yesterday
I/he/they…
Already I
have/he
Future
Tense
Tomorrow
I/he/we
will...
(G1, G2, G3)
bathe
beat
begin
bend
bite
blow
borrow
break
bring
brush
build
burn
bury
buy
climb
catch
comb
come
cycle
dig
Future
Tense
Tomorrow
I/he/we
Notes
Malay
Notes
Malay
dive
do
dance
draw
drink
drive
eat
fail
fall
fight
fly
forget
get
give
go
grow
hang
hide
hold
keep
kick
kneel
leave
lie
make
pay
ride
ring
sell
run
say
see
sell
send
sew
shake
shine
shout
shoot
show
skip
sing
smile
dives
does
dances
draws
drinks
drives
eats
fails
falls
fights
flies
forgets
gets
gives
goes
grows
hangs
hides
holds
keeps
kicks
kneels
leaves
lies
makes
pays
rides
rings
sells
runs
says
sees
sells
sends
sews
shakes
shines
shouts
shoots
shows
skips
sings
smiles
Present Tense
Every day I…
(G1 & G3)
Every day he…
(G2)
(G1, G2, G3)
(G1, G2, G3)
has/they have…
(G1, G2, G3)
diving
doing
dancing
drawing
drinking
driving
eating
failing
falling
fighting
flying
forgetting
getting
giving
going
growing
hanging
hiding
holding
keeping
kicking
kneeling
leaving
lying
making
paying
riding
ringing
selling
running
saying
seeing
selling
sending
sewing
shaking
shining
shouting
shooting
showing
skipping
singing
smiling
Continuou
s
Now Tense
I am/he
is/they are…
dived
did
danced
drew
drank
drove
ate
failed
fell
fought
flew
forgot
got
gave
went
grew
hung
hid
held
kept
kicked
knelt
left
lay
made
paid
rode
rang
sold
ran
said
saw
sold
sent
sewed
shook
shone
shouted
shot
showed
skipped
sang
smiled
Past Tense
dived
done
danced
drawn
drunk
driven
eaten
failed
fallen
fought
flown
forgotten
got
given
gone
grown
hung
hidden
held
kept
kicked
knelt
left
lain
made
paid
ridden
rung
sold
run
said
seen
sold
sent
sewn
shaken
shone
shouted
shot
shown
skipped
sung
smiled
Perfect Tense
Yesterday
I/he/they…
Already I
have/he
will...
(G1, G2, G3)
dive
do
dance
draw
drink
drive
eat
fail
fall
fight
fly
forget
get
give
go
grow
hang
hide
hold
keep
kick
kneel
leave
lie
make
pay
ride
ring
sell
run
say
see
sell
send
sew
shake
shine
shout
shoot
show
skip
sing
smile
Future
Tense
Tomorrow
I/he/we
Notes
Malay
sit
sleep
smile
speak
spend
stand
steal
strike
sweep
swim
take
talk
teach
tear
tell
think
throw
try
tie
wear
win
wind
write
add
allow
arrive
breathe
brush
carry
change
close
copy
cook
cry
divide
drop
fit
hand
drop
fit
hand
hope
hop
sits
sleeps
smiles
speaks
spends
stands
steals
strikes
sweeps
swims
takes
talks
teaches
tears
tells
thinks
throws
tries
ties
wears
wins
winds
writes
adds
allows
arrives
breathes
brushes
carries
changes
closes
copies
cooks
cries
divides
drops
fits
hands
drops
fits
hands
hopes
hops
Present Tense
Every day I…
(G1 & G3)
Every day he…
(G2)
(G1, G2, G3)
(G1, G2, G3)
has/they have…
(G1, G2, G3)
sitting
sleeping
smiling
speaking
spending
standing
stealing
striking
sweeping
swimming
taking
talking
teaching
tearing
telling
thinking
throwing
trying
tying
wearing
winning
winding
writing
adding
allowing
arriving
breathing
brushing
carrying
changing
closing
copying
cooking
crying
dividing
dropping
fitting
handing
dropping
fitting
handing
hoping
hopping
Continuou
s
Now Tense
I am/he
is/they are…
sat
slept
smiled
spoke
spent
stood
stole
struck
swept
swam
took
talked
taught
tore
told
thought
threw
tried
tied
wore
won
wound
wrote
added
allowed
arrived
breathed
brushed
carried
changed
closed
copied
cooked
cried
divided
dropped
fitted
handed
dropped
fitted
handed
hoped
hopped
Past Tense
sat
slept
smiled
spoken
spent
stood
stolen
struck
swept
swum
taken
talked
taught
torn
told
thought
thrown
tried
tied
worn
won
wound
written
added
allowed
arrived
breathed
brushed
carried
changed
closed
copied
cooked
cried
divided
dropped
fitted
handed
dropped
fitted
handed
hoped
hopped
Perfect Tense
Yesterday
I/he/they…
Already I
have/he
will...
(G1, G2, G3)
sit
sleep
smile
speak
spend
stand
steal
strike
sweep
swim
take
talk
teach
tear
tell
think
throw
try
tie
wear
win
wind
write
add
allow
arrive
breathe
brush
carry
change
close
copy
cook
cry
divide
drop
fit
hand
drop
fit
hand
hope
hop
Future
Tense
Tomorrow
I/he/we
Notes
Malay
hurry
join
drive
jump
laugh
live
lock
open
read
reply
row
stop
study
type
use
walk
wait
cut
hit
hurt
let
put
push
shut
pull
sink
hurries
joins
drives
jumps
laughs
lives
locks
opens
reads
replies
rows
stops
studies
types
uses
walks
waits
cuts
hits
hurts
lets
puts
pushes
shuts
pulls
sinks
(G1, G2, G3)
(G1, G2, G3)
has/they have…
(G1, G2, G3)
hurrying
joining
driving
jumping
laughing
living
locking
opening
reading
replying
rowing
stopping
studying
typing
using
walking
waiting
cutting
hitting
hurting
letting
putting
pushing
shutting
pulling
sinking
hurried
joined
drove
jumped
laughed
lived
locked
opened
read
replied
rowed
stopped
studied
typed
used
walked
waited
cut
hit
hurt
let
put
pushed
shut
pulled
sank
hurried
joined
driven
jumped
laughed
lived
locked
opened
read
replied
rowed
stopped
studied
typed
used
walked
waited
cut
hit
hurt
let
put
pushed
shut
pulled
sunk
will...
(G1, G2, G3)
hurry
join
drive
jump
laugh
live
lock
open
read
replied
row
stop
study
type
use
walk
wait
cut
hit
hurt
let
put
push
shut
pull
sink
APPENDIX 5
TENSES, SENTENCE STRUCTURE
AND TYPES OF SENTENCES
All English sentences are made up of three basic parts:
Subject
Verb
Ali
The girl
kicks
is
The Rest of the
the ball.
Sentence
pretty.
Study the sentences below:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Subject
Verb
Ali
Ali
Ali
Ali
kicks
is kicking
kicked
will kick
The rest of the
sentence
the
the
the
the
Time
every day.
now.
yesterday.
tomorrow.
Sentence 1 is in Simple Present Tense (happens daily or
regularly). Sentence 2 is in Present Continuous Tense
(is happening now). Sentence 3 is in Simple Past Tense
(happened in the past). Sentence 4 is in Future Tense (will
happen in the future).
These four tenses are the basic tenses that you may use in writing
English sentences.
Besides the four tenses above, there are another two important
tenses that you should know:
Past Continuous Tense
Ali was kicking the ball when I reached the field yesterday (was
happening at some time in the past).
Perfect Tense
Ali
has already kicked the ball (has already happened).
TYPES OF SENTENCES
1. Active and Passive Sentences
Active sentence:
Subject
Verb
Object
Ali
kicks
the ball.
Verb
is kicked
Subject
by Ali.
(Simple Present
Tense)
Passive
sentence
Object
The
ball
More examples:
Active sentences
Ali kicked the ball.
Mother cooks the
vegetables. He drove the
car.
Siti tears the book.
The policeman caught the thief.
Passive sentences
The ball was kicked by Ali.
The vegetables are cooked by
mother. The car was driven by
him.
The book is torn by Siti.
The thief was caught by the
2. Simple and Compound Sentences
Simple sentence 1: Ali goes to school.
Simple sentence 2: Abu goes to school.
Compound sentence: Ali and Abu go to
school.
A compound sentence is formed by joining two or more simple sentences
using conjunctions (and, but, or, because, so, while).
Another example:
Simple sentence 1: Ali is sick.
Simple sentence 2: Ali does not go to school.
Compound sentence: Ali is sick, so he does not go to school.
3. Complex sentence
A complex sentence is formed by adding a
clause. Example:
Sentence 1: The girl is my sister.
Sentence 2. The girl is wearing a blue dress.
Complex sentence: The girl
sister.
who is wearing a blue dress is my
clause
PRACTISE!
Sentence
Subject
Verb
Tense
I like to go to school.
One of the girls is missing.
Abu and Ali came here
yesterday.
She sells seashells by the
seashore.
The water is clear.
They were walking to the bus
stop.
The children are dancing
around
the rose bush.
My Bonnie lies over the ocean.
She has already given the
names
to the teacher.
Father cooks breakfast every
Sunday.
Wendy and her brothers played
badminton last week.
My sister and I will visit
grandmother next Tuesday.
I will get 5A in UPSR.
The cat was jumping over the
fence.
The dogs were chasing the cat.
We were happy and excited.
APPENDIX 6
PRACTISE!
Every day
I come
She buys
We eat
It flies
He gives
You grow
They sing
I hold
The girls go
My father drives
The water flows
The man rests
One of the ladies
shouts
The thief runs
The boat sinks
The flowers bloom
The postman
All of them see
Most girls play
The tiger roars
Both boys win
The fan turns
I sing
Many teachers
scold
More people leave
Each one brings
Everyone tells
Nobody pushes
No one keeps
Somebody hits
Several man see
Most of them put
It shines
The baby cries
Now
I am coming
She is buying
Yesterday
I came
She bought
Tomorrow
I will come
She will buy
Already
I have come
She has bought
The plant grows
APPENDIX 7
as agile as a monkey
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
alike as two peas
angry as a wasp
bald as an egg
bashful as a schoolgirl
beautiful as a rainbow
big as an elephant
black as coal
blind as a bat
busy as a bee
careless as the wind
clear as crystal
cold as ice
cool as a cucumber
cunning as a fox
deep as the sea
easy as ABC
faithful as a dog
fast as lightning
fit as a fiddle
gentle as a dove
graceful as a swan
green as grass
happy as a lark
hard as iron
playful as a kitten
sweet as honey
proud as a peacock
quiet as a mouse
steady as a rock
tall as a giant
tough as a leather
white as snow
wide as the ocean
wise as an owl
SIMILES
ENGLISH IDIOMS AND
EXPRESSIONS
APPENDIX 8
Bird in the Hand Is worth Two in the Bush: Apa yang sudah pasti lebih baik dari apa yang
belum pasti.
A Blessing In Disguise: Hikmah dalam kesusahan yang berlaku.
A Piece Of Cake: Sesuatu yang sangat mudah.
A Slip Of The Tongue: Tersilap cakap.
A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing: Kejahatan yang menyamar sebagai kebaikan.
Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder: Apabila jarang bertemu, semakin sayang.
Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Perbuatan lebih berkesan dari perkataan.
All That Glitters Is Not Gold: Tidak semua yang nampak menarik itu baik.
As Light As A Feather: Sangat ringan, seperti bulu burung.
Beating Around The Bush: Putar-belit.
Better Late Than Never: Lebih baik lambat, dari tidak ada langsung / tidak pernah.
Birds Of A Feather Flock Together: Orang yang mempunyai persamaan akan
berkumpul
bersama.
Burning The Midnight Oil: Bekerja hingga lewat malam.
Cross Your Fingers: Mengharapkan yang terbaik.
Cry Over Spilt Milk: Menyesal atas sesuatu yang sudah berlaku.
Curiosity Killed The Cat: Perasaan ingin tahu yang membawa kesusahan.
Don't Count Your Chickens Until They're Hatched: Jangan mengira hasil sebelum berusaha
(angan-angan Mat Jenin).
Don't Put All Your Eggs In One Basket: Jangan letakkan semua harapan pada satu tempat
sahaja.
Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining: Setiap kesusahan yang berlaku ada hikmahnya.
Great Minds Think Alike: Pemikiran yang sama.
Have No Idea: Tidak tahu langsung.
Head Over Heel: Jatuh cinta.
Icing On The Cake: Perkara yang baik / menggembirakan.
It Takes Two To Tango: Setiap pergaduhan melibatkan dua pihak.
Lend Me Your Ear: Tolong dengar apa yang saya ingin katakana.
Let Bygones Be Bygones: Yang berlalu biarlah berlalu.
Let The Cat Out Of The Bag: Membocorkan rahsia.
Out Of The Blue: Secara tiba-tiba
Out Of the Frying Pan and into the Fire: Dari satu kesusahan, ke satu kesusahan yang lain.
Practice Makes Perfect: Latihan berterusan akan memahirkan kita.
Pulling Your Leg: Bergurau.
Rome Was Not Built In One Day: Tidak ada jalan pintas ke arah kejayaan.
Second Nature: Kemahiran yang sudah menjadi satu kebiasaan harian.
Start From Scratch: Bermula dari bawah.
The Apple Of Your Eye: Kesayangan.
The Early Bird Catches The Worm: Orang yang awal bangun dan bekerja akan mendapat lebih
hasil.
The Pot Calling The Kettle Black: Orang yang bersalah tetap mempersalahkan orang lain.
The Pros And Cons: Kebaikan dan keburukan.
The Sky Is The Limit: Tidak ada batas.
Turn Over A New Leaf: Berubah / Insaf.
Two Wrongs Don't Make A Right: Jangan membalas kejahatan dengan kejahatan.
Under The Weather: Kurang sihat.
Variety Is The Spice Of Life: Kepelbagaian menjadikan kehidupan lebih menarik.
Without A Doubt: Tanpa sebarang syak-wasangka.
You Can't Judge A Book By Its Cover: Jangan menilai seseorang daripada luarannya sahaja.
PROVERBS
Where there’s a will there’s a way:
When a person really wants to do something, he will find a way of doing it.
First come, first served:
The first in line will be attended to first.
A friend in need is a friend indeed:
A friend who helps when one is in trouble is a real friend.
Discretion is the better part of valor:
If you say discretion is the better part of valor, you mean that avoiding a dangerous or unpleasant situation
is sometimes the most sensible thing to do.
A hungry man is an angry man:
A person who does not get what he wants or needs is a frustrated person and will be easily provoked to
rage.
Empty vessels make the most noise:
Those people who have a little knowledge usually talk the most and make the greatest fuss.
A man is as old as he feels:
A person’s age is immaterial – it is only when he thinks and feels that he is ageing that he actually becomes
old.
Great talkers are little doers:
Those people who talk a lot and are always teaching others usually do not do much work.
An idle brain is the devil’s workshop:
One who has nothing to do will be tempted to do many mischievous acts.
An ounce of discretion is worth a pound of wit:
It is better to be careful and discrete than to be clever.
Faint heart never won fair lady:
To succeed in life one must have the courage to pursue what he wants.
A penny saved is a penny gained:
By being thrifty one will be able to save up.
A rolling stone gathers no moss:
A person who never settles in one place or who often changes his job will not succeed in life ; one who is
always changing his mind will never get anything done.
As you sow, so you shall reap:
One will either enjoy or suffer the consequences of his earlier actions or inactions.
Barking dogs seldom bite:
Those who make loud threats seldom carry them out.
Better late than never:
To do something that is right, profitable, or good a little late is still better than not doing it at
all.
A bird in hand is worth two in the bush:
Something that one already has is better than going after something seemingly more worthwhile that one
may not be able to get.
Birds of a feather flock together:
People of the same sort of character or belief always go together.
Call a spade a spade:
If you say that someone calls a spade a spade, you mean that they speak frankly and directly, often
about embarrassing or unpleasant subjects; an informal expression.
Charity begins at home :
A person’s first obligation should be to help the member of his own family before he can begin thinking of
talking about helping others.
A great talker is a great liar:
A smooth and persuasive talker may be a good liar.
Every cloud has a silver lining:
If you say that every cloud has a silver lining, you mean that every sad or unpleasant situation has a
positive side to it. If you talk about silver lining you are talking about something positive
that comes out of a sad or unpleasant situation.
QUESTION 1
(SECTION A) SENTENCE
CONSTRUCTION
QUESTION 1: SECTION A
SAMPLE SENTENCES AND MODEL ANSWERS
PLACE / EVENTS
This is a canteen.
This is a
classroom. This is
a hospital. This is
an accident.
This is a football match.
NOUNS (people, things, animals)
There is a boy in the picture.
There are many boys in the
picture. There is a cat under the
tree.
There are many pupils in the canteen.
There is some food on the table.
VERBS (activities)
The boy is reading.
The girl is listening to the radio.
The men are talking.
The women are shopping.
Mother is cooking in the
kitchen.
Brother is playing computer games.
ADJECTIVES (looks, feelings)
The classroom is clean.
The food is delicious.
The clothes are beautiful.
The children are happy.
The family is busy.
MODEL QUESTION AND ANSWER
Model 1
Sample sentences:
1. This is a beach.
2. There are many people at the beach.
3. There is a tree in the picture.
4. There is a bag under the tree.
5. The mother is feeding the little boy.
6. The girl is building a sandcastle.
7. The father is eating a sandwich.
8. The boys are swimming.
9. The beach is beautiful.
10.
The people look happy.
Score more marks by following these tips:
Tip number 1: Use adjectives
This is a beautiful beach.
This is a crowded beach.
Tip number 2: Use adverbs
The boys are swimming
happily.
The girl is building a sandcastle diligently.
The mother is feeding the little boy lovingly.
Tip number 3: Combine two or three simple sentences to form a
compound sentence.
This is a beautiful but crowded beach.
There is a tree and a bag in the picture.
The girl is building a sandcastle and the family is enjoying their meal.
The mother is feeding the little boy while the father is eating a
sandwich.
The people are swimming, playing volleyball, building sandcastles and
having a picnic under the tree.
Lastly, choose the best 5 sentences as your final
answer. Your final answer may look something like
this:
1.This is a beautiful but crowded beach.
2. There are many people at the beach.
3. The people are swimming, playing volleyball, building sandcastles
a nd
having a picnic at the beach.
4. The girl is building a sandcastle diligently while the family is having a
picnic under the tree.
5. The mother is feeding the little boy while the father is eating a
sandwich.
Excellent 10!
Model 2
Sample sentences:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
This is a classroom.
There is a teacher in the classroom.
There are many pupils in the classroom.
The teacher is writing on the blackboard.
The pupils are reading book.
The boy is sleeping.
The classroom is big.
The pupils are busy.
Try to follow the tips to score more marks:
Tip number 1: Use adjectives
Tip number 2: Use adverbs
Tip number 3: Form compound sentences
Final Answer (Choose the BEST sentences!):
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
TRY MORE EXERCISES!
EXERCISE 1
Hisham
celebrating
Hari Raya
shopping
trying on
shoes
clothes
Baju Melayu
like
wear
First, try to write as many sentences as you can:
Now, reread the sentences. Are there any adjectives or adverbs
that you can add in?
Are there any sentences that you can combine to form a compound
sentence? Check for any mistakes:
1.Plural nouns – (many shoes not many shoe; remember the ‘s’!)
2. Punctuation and capitalisation – Capital letter at the beginning of
sentences; a full stop at the end.
3. Make sure you use the correct articles – check the article „a‟. Do you put
„a‟ in the correct places? (e.g.: Writing “The woman is a shopping” is
wrong! Remember, „a‟ and „an‟ means ONE).
4. Do you use „is‟ and „are‟ correctly? (Remember: is – singular, are – plural).
5. „There‟ or „They‟? (Do not confuse these two words!)
5.
Make sure every sentence you write is related to the
picture. (Do not write any sentence that is not related to the
picture!)
6.
Spelling – Check and
double-check! Rewrite your
improved sentences below:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
EXERCISE 2
dinner
helping
lay
table
serve
roast chicken
happy
wash
dry
dishes
Draft:
Final answer:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
EXERCISE 3
Now, try to apply everything that you have learned. Write your
best 5 sentences for the picture below.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
busy
market
morning
bargaining
fishmonger
handcart
buying
meat
butcher
vegetables
EXERCISE 4
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
celebrating
twelfth
birthday
holding
party
home
cake
games
photographs
enjoy
EXERCISE 5
canteen
recess
pupils
queuing up
shouting
helper
buying
ice-cream
scolding
running
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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QUESTION 2(B)
MAKING A CHOICE AND GIVING
REASONS
(I WOULD CHOOSE…)
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Q U EST I ON 2( B) : SECT I ON B ( I wo uld cho o s e… )
CHOOSING A PRODUCT
INTRODUCTION
I would choose X because I think it is the
best. I would choose X because it is the most
suitable. I would choose X because I like it
very much.
I would choose X because my mother likes it very much.
PRICE
It is cheap.
It is reasonable.
It is not very
expensive. I can
aford it.
It is expensive, but worth it.
COLOUR
The colours are my favourite.
The colours are my father‟s favourite.
The colours are nice.
It is attractive.
I like the colours.
MATERIALS
The quality is
good. It is longlasting.
It is beautiful.
I like the materials.
FREE GIFT / OFFERS
It is useful.
I can use the free gift.
My brother can use the free
gift. It is interesting.
I like the free gift.
MODEL QUESTION AND ANSWER
Model 1
You would like to buy a handbag for your mother. Which handbag
would you choose? Give reasons for your choice.
Model answer:
I would choose Coco Leather Handbag because I think it is the most
suitable. First of all, the price is RM105.00. It is expensive, but worth it.
Besides, the material is soft leather. The quality is good. Other than
that, the colours are black, brown and red. The colours are my mother‟s
favourite. Lastly, the free gift is a lipstick case. My mother can use the
free gift. I believemy mother will be happy with my choice.
Try to answer this question again. Choose another handbag. Use the
sample sentences and model answer to guide you.
I would choose
because
CHOOSING AN ACTIVITY
TYPE OF ACTIVITY
Outdoor:
I am an active person, so I prefer outdoor activities.
My friend is an active person, so I recommend outdoor activities.
Indoor:
I am usually quiet and inactive, so I prefer indoor
activities. My friend is a quiet person, so I recommend
indoor activities.
THINGS NEEDED
I already have the things needed.
My friend already has the things
needed. The things needed are not
difcult to find. I can get all the things
needed easily.
My friend can get all the things needed easily.
BENEFITS / ADVANTAGES
I like the benefits.
My friend will like the benefits.
I like to learn new things.
My friend likes to learn new
things. I can improve myself.
My friend always wants to improve himself.
OTHER SENTENCES THAT CAN BE USED
It is a very interesting
activity. It is a challenging
activity.
It is good for health.
It is good for mental health.
It is a good way to spend leisure
time. It is a good hobby.
Model 2
You want to introduce your friend to an activity. Based on the
information given, which activity would you choose? Give reasons
for your choice.
I would choose football because it is the most suitable for my friend.
First of all, the type of activity is outdoor activity. My friend is an active
person, so I recommend outdoor activity. Besides, the things needed
are a ball and football boots. My friend can get the things needed
easily. Other than that, the benefit is it is a good form of exercise. My
friend will like the benefit. Lastly, the advantage is my friend can learn
football skills. My friend likes to learn new things. This is the best
choice for my friend.
Try to answer this question again. Choose another activitiy. Use the
sample sentences and model answer to guide you.
I would choose
because
CHOOSING A PERSON
AGE
We have the same age, so we will have many things in
common. I want to make friends with someone younger.
I want to make friends with someone older.
COUNTRY / NATIONALITY
I want to learn more about
Britain. Japan is an interesting
country.
I believeto visit Australia one day.
HOBBIES / INTEREST
We have the same
hobbies. We can discuss
our hobbies. The hobbies
are interesting.
AMBITION
I also want to be a pilot.
We can talk about our ambitions.
I want to know more about his ambition.
OTHER SENTENCES THAT CAN BE USED
I believewe can become good friends.
We can exchange ideas.
I can tell him about our country.
Model 3
Which pen pal would you choose to write to? Give reasons for your
choice.
I would write to Sam Richards because I like him. First of all, he is 12
years old. We have the same age, so we will have many things in
common. Besides, he is from Britain. I want to learn more about
Britain. Other than that, he likes to read and collect stamps. The
hobbies are interesting. Lastly, he wants to be a pilot. I also want to
be a pilot. I believe we can become good friends.
Try to answer this question again. Choose another person. Use the
sample sentences and model answer to guide you.
I would choose
because
CHOOSING A FOOD PRODUCT
PRODUCT OF / COUNTRY / MADE IN
I want to try products from Australia.
I prefer Malaysia product.
My sister likes product from England.
TASTE
The taste is nice.
I like the taste. It
is my favourite.
It is my sister‟s favourite.
It is delicious.
NUTRIENTS
The nutrients are good for
health. It is nutritious.
My body needs the nutrients.
It is a healthy product.
I like to take care of my health.
OTHER SENTENCES THAT CAN BE USED
I prefer this product.
This product is
better. I like this
product.
It is a high-quality product.
I will enjoy eating the biscuits with my family.
Model 4
You want to buy some biscuits. Based on the information given, which
packet of biscuits would you prefer? Give reasons for your choice.
I would choose Milk Cookies because I think it is the best. First of all,
the price is RM4. It is not very expensive. Besides, it is imported from
Australia. I want to try products from Australia. Other than that, the
taste is milky and it melts in the mouth. I like the taste. Lastly, it is
high in calcium. My body needs the nutrients. I will enjoy eating the
biscuits with my family.
Try to answer this question again. Choose another food product.
Use the sample sentences and model answer to guide you.
I would choose
because
CHOOSING A HOUSE FOR RENT
TYPE OF HOUSE
I prefer to stay in a bungalow.
I like wooden house better.
An apartment is more suitable for my family.
DESCRIPTION OF THE HOUSE
It has enough bedrooms for all the members in our family.
It has enough bathrooms for our family.
My family likes a large porch.
My family likes the balcony.
LOCATION
The location is very nice.
The location is
beautiful. I like the
location.
My family likes the location.
ADVANTAGES
It is convenient for my family.
It can make our life easier.
It can make our life more comfortable.
RENT
It is not very expensive.
It is reasonable.
My family can aford it.
It is expensive, but worth it.
OTHER SENTENCES THAT CAN BE USED
My family will like the house.
We will enjoy staying in the
house. It is a beautiful house.
It is a comfortable house.
Model 5
You are helping your father to choose a house to rent. Based on
the information given, which house would you choose? Give
reasons for your choice.
I would choose House A because it is the most suitable for my family.
First of all, the type of house is a bungalow. I prefer to stay in a
bungalow. Besides, it has 4 bedrooms. It has enough bedrooms for all
the members in our family. Other than that, it is located close to the
beach. The location is beautiful. Also, it is near to a school and town. It
is convenient for my family. Lastly, the rent is RM500 per month. My
family can aford it. We will enjoy staying in the house.
Try to answer this question again. Choose another house for rent. Use
the sample sentences and model answer to guide you.
I would choose
because
CHOOSING A PET
PHYSICAL FEATURE
I like the physical feature.
It is cute and nice.
It is beautiful.
I like it.
PLACE TO STAY
It is easy to
accommodate. It is easy
to look after.
It is convenient.
FOOD
It is easy to feed.
The food is easy to find.
It does not cost much.
CARE
It is not difcult to take care of.
I can take care of it well.
I can look after it easily.
OTHER SENTENCES THAT CAN BE USED
I always love
rabbit. I prefer
goldfish.
I can play with my pet.
My pet will make me happy.
Model 6
Try to answer this question using the sample sentences as your guide:
I would choose
because
PRACTISE MAKES PERFECT! HERE ARE MORE EXERCISES
FOR YOU TO DO:
EXERCISE 1
Tales from India
Tales from China
Tales from Africa
Price: RM16.00
Price: RM10.00
Price: RM12.00
Publisher: Andra Publishing
Malaysia
Publisher: Tai Publishing
Republic of China(R.O.C)
Publisher: Kang Publishing
Singapore
Available at: AWK Bookshop
Available at: A & S Bookshop
Available at: RBK Bookshop
Free gift: Colourful Bookmark
Free gift: Colouring book
Discount: 30% given
Discount: 40% given
Free gift: Colourful pocket
file
Discount: 20% given
(A) Complete the table base on the advertisement given.
Title
Tales from China
Tales from Africa
RM12.00
Price
Publisher
Andra Publishing
A & S Bookshop
Available at
Free gift
Colourful bookmark
Discount
30%
Country
Tai Publishing
RBK Bookshop
20%
Republic of China
(R.O.C.)
(B)
If you want to buy a birthday present for your younger sister, which book
would you like to buy? Give reasons based on your choice.
I would like to buy the
because
EXERCISE 2
Island Surprise
Hawaiian Chicken
Beef Barbecue
RM35.90
RM39.50
RM40.00
Size: Medium
Toppings: Shrimp,
tuna and Thousand
island dressing
Drinks: 2 orange
juice
Size: Medium
Toppings:
Chicken,
pineapple and
bell peppers
Drinks: 2 icedlemon tea
Size: Large
Toppings: Beef
sausages,
mushrooms and
barbecue sauce
Drinks: 2 soft
drinks
(A) Complete the table based on the menus given.
Hawaiian Chicken
Menus
Price
Toppings
Drinks
Beef Barbecue
RM35.90
1. Shrimp
2.
3.
orange juice
1.
2. Pineapple
3. Bell peppers
1.
2. Mushrooms
3.
(B) You and your mother want to have pizza for lunch, which set would
you choose? Give reasons based on your choice.
I would choose
because
EXERCISE 3
Mr. Vadetto
Price: RM80
Material:
leather
Made in Italy
Colour: black
and brown
Discount: 20%
Master Johan
Price: RM90
Material: silk
Made in
Indonesia
Colour: red and
blue
Discount: 10%
Anwar’s Batik
Price: RM100
Material: silk
Made in Malaysia
Colour:
yellow and
blue
Discount: 30%
(A) Complete the table based on the information given.
Brand
Price
Material
Mr. Vadetto
RM90
Anwar’s
Batik
Product of
Colour
Italy
black
and
brown
Discount
10%
silk
Malaysia
(B)
You want to give your father a present on his birthday. Which
present would you choose? Give reasons for your choice.
I would choose
because
EXERCISE 4
SWIMMING
READING
PLAYING CHESS
Outdoor activity
Swimsuit/swimming
trunks, goggles,
swimming cap
A full-body exercise,
fun
Time management, goal
setting, self confidence
Indoor activity
Books, magazines,
comics
Fun, relaxing
Creativity,
knowledge
Indoor activity
Chess
Mental exercise,
fun
Strategies, goal
setting,
self confidence
(A) Complete the table below based on the advertisements given.
Name of activity
SWIMMING
READING
Type of activity
Things needed
Benefits
Outdoor
1. Swimsuit
2. Swimming trunk
3.
1.
1.
1.
2.
2. Goal setting
3. Self confidence
3. Self confidence
1. Books
2. Magazines
3.
.
1.
2.
(B) You want to take part in one activity. Which activity would you choose? Give
reasons based on your choice.
I would choose
EXERCISE 5
because
Hi there! My name is Akiko Myama. I am
eleven years old. I live with my parents in
Tokyo, Japan. I enjoy swimming and
writing. I love to play bowling, too. When I
grow up, I want to be a singer like Utada
Hikaru. I wish to have a response from
someone with the same interest.
My email address:
akikomyama@yahoo.co
m
Hello, I am Anthony McGee. I live in East
London. I am twelve years old. I enjoy
swimming very much. I enjoy football and
badminton, too. I also like to play computer
games. I want to be a doctor. Hope to hear a
good response from you soon.
Email me at: anthonymcgee@aol.com
I am Sarsono Budianto. I am eleven years
old. I live in West Bali, Indonesia. I like to
surf very much. Besides that, I also love to
draw and write. I am a part time dancer in
our culture community. I enjoy it very
much. I wish that I could be an artist
someday. Email me if you are interested to
be my friend: sarsono177@hotmail.com
(A) Complete the table below based on the information given.
Name
Akiko Myama
Age
Hobbies
Ambition
twelve years old
swimming
writing
swimming
surf
football
draw
badminton
write
computer games
singer
Country
England
(B)
You want to have a pen friend oversea. Which one will you choose?
Give reason based on your choice.
I would like to be friends with
because
QUESTION 3
SECTION C
NOTE EXPANSION
QUESTION 3: NOTE EXPANSION
Model 1
Noni - walking – school – saw –
took beggar - tree
beggar – shivering – hungry –
- lunch box – gave - him
0
ate up – food – eating – smiled
- thanked – kindness
STEP 1: What is the story about?
It is about a girl who gave her food to a beggar.
STEP 2: Look at the verbs given. Try to identify the correct tense to use.
Find the verbs in the story:
walking
Continuous Tense
saw
Past Tense
shivering
Continuous Tense
took
Past Tense
gave
Past Tense
ate
Past Tense
eating
Continuous Tense
smiled
Past Tense
thanked
Past Tense
What is the Tense to be used?
Simple Past Tense and Past Continuous Tense
STEP 3: Write the story.
Introduction
Noni was a kind and helpful girl. She liked to help other people in trouble.
Picture 1
SUBJECT
Noni
She
The beggar
VERB
was walking
saw
was sitting
ROS
to school
a beggar
under a tree
One day, Noni was walking to school. On
her way, she saw a beggar. The beggar was
sitting under a tree.
Noni - walking – school – saw –
beggar - tree
Picture 2
SUBJECT
The beggar
45
- He
Noni
VERB
was
shivering
was
took out
ROS
hungry
her lunch
box
beggar – shivering – hungry – took
-lunch box – gave - him
Picture 3
SUBJECT
The beggar
He
He
He
VERB
ate up
finished
eating
smiled
thanked
ROS
the food
Noni for her
kindness
The beggar ate up all the food. After he
finished eating, he smiled and thanked Noni
for her kindness.
ate up – food – eating – smiled
- thanked – kindness
Ending:
Noni felt happy because she had helped the beggar. She
continued her walk to school with a big smile on her face.
STEP 4: Read the story again. Can you make it better?
Try to add some adjectives and adverbs. Change nouns to pronouns
wherever appropriate. Form compound sentences. You may also try to
add similes, idioms and proverbs* to make your writing
more interesting.
*Refer to Appendix 7-8.
Model 2
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Halim – washes – hands – before
– meals –
– weekend – he – breakfast
– together – parents
– after breakfast – helps – mother
– clear – table –
Identify the Tense:
Introduction:
Halim is a
Picture 1:
boy. He likes to
. He also likes to
.
SUBJECT
Halim
VERB
washes
ROS
his hands
before
meals
Halim – washes – hands – before
– meals –
Picture 2: Try to answer these questions:
_
SUBJECT
He
VERB
eats
ROS
breakfast
together
with his
parents
– weekend – he – breakfast
– together – parents
Picture 3: Try to answer these questions:
SUBJECT
Halim
-He
48 -
VERB
helps
clears
ROS
his mother
the table
– after breakfast – helps – mother
–clear – table –
Ending:
MORE EXERCISES!
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EXERCISE 1
- Aswad – Sports Day – parents
- came – support -
- took part – high jump - 200
metres race – first – both events
-received – trophies – headmaster parents - proud – Aswad – tired – happy-
EXERCISE 2
holidays – theme park –
morning restaurant
ride – spaceship – stars – got off
lunch
EXERCISE 3
father – entrance – excited
- rides
train ride – driver – places -
Kinabalu Park – rafflesia – biggest – Mount
Kinabalu – highest – South East Asia photographs
week – took – bus – airport – flew –
Kota Kinabalu
Manukan Island – boat – seawater – beautiful –
snorkeling – marine life – corals - enjoyed
_
EXERCISE 4
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Lotter - friend – went –
bird watching – jungle -
-evening – home - lost – way – tired
– frightened - decided – spend night
heard - voices – woke up – happy –
parents – hugged
EXERCISE 5
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- crow – found – meat – flew tree
- chicks -
fox – saw – wanted – told –
sing sweetly
- proud crow – opened mouth –
dropped –meat – fox - ran
away
APPENDIX 1
ADJECTIVES
FEELINGS
angry
anxious
bored
shy
scared
puzzled
surprised
happy
sad
excited
gloomy
joyful
sleepy
tired
hungry
ill
worried
confident
hungry
PERASAAN
CHARACTER
arrogant
brave
clumsy
courageous
diligent
hardworking
intelligent
clever
smart
funny
strict
selfish
pleasant
rude
polite
talkative
quiet
humble
friendly
SIFAT
CONDITIONS
KEADAAN
FEATURES
CIRI-CIRI
dirty
clean
tidy
neat
cold
hot
crowded
empty
hectic
bad
good
terrible
excellent
new
old
comfortable
enjoyable
dull
hectic
LOOKS
RUPA
attractive
beautiful
big
nice
dark
elegant
fair
gorgeous
handsome
tall
short
small
spacious
neat
large
tiny
good-looking
ugly
hideous
long-lasting
expensive
cheap
high-quality
delicious
modern
old-fashioned
challenging
easy
difficult
interesting
suitable
reasonable
useful
educational
nutritious
heavy
light
affordable
APPENDIX 2
ADVERBS
accurately
beautifully
carefully
diligently
excellently
faithfully
gracefully
hungrily
loudly
nicely
neatly
obviously
pleasantly
quickly
soundly
tidily
skillfully
slowly
softly
definitely
surely
truly
clearly
lovingly
gently
excitedly
joyfully
cheerfully
sadly
fast
well
badly
terribly
quietly
busily
attentively
accidentally
proudly
comfortably
patiently
APPENDIX 3
SC
CARDS
SC CARD
1
1. Place / Location / Event
This is a (name of place / location / event).
2. People / Animals / Things /
Plants There is a (singular
noun).
There are (plural noun).
3. Activities
(Singular subject) is (verb + ing).
(Plural subject) are (verb + ing).
4. Adjectives (Feelings / Look)
(Singular subject) is
(adjectives). (Plural subject)
are (adjectives).
SC CARD
2
1. Add adjectives
(beautiful, big, happy, excited, angry, busy,
etc.)
2. Add adverbs
(busily, happily, soundly, gracefully, sweetly,
etc.)
3. Write compound sentences
- Use conjunctions: and, but, while, because, or
4. Write complex sentences (if you
can) The (subject), who/which
(is/are) (verb+ing/adjective),
(is/are) (verb+ing/adjectives).
Appendix 4
SUBJECT GROUPS
Group 1
I
Group 2
Group 3
am
was
do
did
have
had
He
She
It Ali
(SN)
is
wa
s
doe
s
did
You
We
They
Ali and
Abu (PN)
ha
s
ha
d
are
wer
e
do
di
d
hav
e
had
FORMS OF VERBS
Present Tense
Every day I…
(G1 & G3)
bathe
beat
begin
bend
bite
blow
borrow
break
bring
brush
build
burn
bury
buy
climb
catch
comb
come
cycle
dig
Every day he…
(G2)
bathes
beats
begins
bends
bites
blows
borrows
breaks
brings
brushes
builds
burns
buries
buys
climbs
catches
combs
comes
cycles
digs
Present Tense
Every day I…
(G1 & G3)
Every day he…
(G2)
Continuou
s
Now Tense
I am/he
is/they are…
(G1, G2,
G3)
bathing
beating
beginning
bending
biting
blowing
borrowing
breaking
bringing
brushing
building
burning
burying
buying
climbing
catching
combing
coming
cycling
digging
Continuou
s
Now Tense
I am/he
is/they are…
Past Tense
Perfect Tense
Yesterday
I/he/they…
(G1, G2,
G3)
Already I
have/he
has/they have…
(G1, G2, G3)
bathed
beat
began
bent
bit
blew
borrowed
broke
brought
brushed
built
burnt/burned
buried
bought
climbed
caught
combed
came
cycled
dug
Past Tense
bathed
beaten
begun
bent
bitten
blown
borrowed
broken
brought
brushed
built
burnt/burned
buried
bought
climbed
caught
combed
come
cycled
dug
Perfect Tense
Yesterday
I/he/they…
Already I
have/he
Future
Tense
Tomorrow
I/he/we
will...
(G1, G2, G3)
bathe
beat
begin
bend
bite
blow
borrow
break
bring
brush
build
burn
bury
buy
climb
catch
comb
come
cycle
dig
Future
Tense
Tomorrow
I/he/we
Notes
Malay
Notes
Malay
dive
do
dance
draw
drink
drive
eat
fail
fall
fight
fly
forget
get
give
go
grow
hang
hide
hold
keep
kick
kneel
leave
lie
make
pay
ride
ring
sell
run
say
see
sell
send
sew
shake
shine
shout
shoot
show
skip
sing
smile
dives
does
dances
draws
drinks
drives
eats
fails
falls
fights
flies
forgets
gets
gives
goes
grows
hangs
hides
holds
keeps
kicks
kneels
leaves
lies
makes
pays
rides
rings
sells
runs
says
sees
sells
sends
sews
shakes
shines
shouts
shoots
shows
skips
sings
smiles
Present Tense
Every day I…
(G1 & G3)
Every day he…
(G2)
(G1, G2, G3)
(G1, G2, G3)
has/they have…
(G1, G2, G3)
diving
doing
dancing
drawing
drinking
driving
eating
failing
falling
fighting
flying
forgetting
getting
giving
going
growing
hanging
hiding
holding
keeping
kicking
kneeling
leaving
lying
making
paying
riding
ringing
selling
running
saying
seeing
selling
sending
sewing
shaking
shining
shouting
shooting
showing
skipping
singing
smiling
Continuou
s
Now Tense
I am/he
is/they are…
dived
did
danced
drew
drank
drove
ate
failed
fell
fought
flew
forgot
got
gave
went
grew
hung
hid
held
kept
kicked
knelt
left
lay
made
paid
rode
rang
sold
ran
said
saw
sold
sent
sewed
shook
shone
shouted
shot
showed
skipped
sang
smiled
Past Tense
dived
done
danced
drawn
drunk
driven
eaten
failed
fallen
fought
flown
forgotten
got
given
gone
grown
hung
hidden
held
kept
kicked
knelt
left
lain
made
paid
ridden
rung
sold
run
said
seen
sold
sent
sewn
shaken
shone
shouted
shot
shown
skipped
sung
smiled
Perfect Tense
Yesterday
I/he/they…
Already I
have/he
will...
(G1, G2, G3)
dive
do
dance
draw
drink
drive
eat
fail
fall
fight
fly
forget
get
give
go
grow
hang
hide
hold
keep
kick
kneel
leave
lie
make
pay
ride
ring
sell
run
say
see
sell
send
sew
shake
shine
shout
shoot
show
skip
sing
smile
Future
Tense
Tomorrow
I/he/we
Notes
Malay
sit
sleep
smile
speak
spend
stand
steal
strike
sweep
swim
take
talk
teach
tear
tell
think
throw
try
tie
wear
win
wind
write
add
allow
arrive
breathe
brush
carry
change
close
copy
cook
cry
divide
drop
fit
hand
drop
fit
hand
hope
hop
sits
sleeps
smiles
speaks
spends
stands
steals
strikes
sweeps
swims
takes
talks
teaches
tears
tells
thinks
throws
tries
ties
wears
wins
winds
writes
adds
allows
arrives
breathes
brushes
carries
changes
closes
copies
cooks
cries
divides
drops
fits
hands
drops
fits
hands
hopes
hops
Present Tense
Every day I…
(G1 & G3)
Every day he…
(G2)
(G1, G2, G3)
(G1, G2, G3)
has/they have…
(G1, G2, G3)
sitting
sleeping
smiling
speaking
spending
standing
stealing
striking
sweeping
swimming
taking
talking
teaching
tearing
telling
thinking
throwing
trying
tying
wearing
winning
winding
writing
adding
allowing
arriving
breathing
brushing
carrying
changing
closing
copying
cooking
crying
dividing
dropping
fitting
handing
dropping
fitting
handing
hoping
hopping
Continuou
s
Now Tense
I am/he
is/they are…
sat
slept
smiled
spoke
spent
stood
stole
struck
swept
swam
took
talked
taught
tore
told
thought
threw
tried
tied
wore
won
wound
wrote
added
allowed
arrived
breathed
brushed
carried
changed
closed
copied
cooked
cried
divided
dropped
fitted
handed
dropped
fitted
handed
hoped
hopped
Past Tense
sat
slept
smiled
spoken
spent
stood
stolen
struck
swept
swum
taken
talked
taught
torn
told
thought
thrown
tried
tied
worn
won
wound
written
added
allowed
arrived
breathed
brushed
carried
changed
closed
copied
cooked
cried
divided
dropped
fitted
handed
dropped
fitted
handed
hoped
hopped
Perfect Tense
Yesterday
I/he/they…
Already I
have/he
will...
(G1, G2, G3)
sit
sleep
smile
speak
spend
stand
steal
strike
sweep
swim
take
talk
teach
tear
tell
think
throw
try
tie
wear
win
wind
write
add
allow
arrive
breathe
brush
carry
change
close
copy
cook
cry
divide
drop
fit
hand
drop
fit
hand
hope
hop
Future
Tense
Tomorrow
I/he/we
Notes
Malay
hurry
join
drive
jump
laugh
live
lock
open
read
reply
row
stop
study
type
use
walk
wait
cut
hit
hurt
let
put
push
shut
pull
sink
hurries
joins
drives
jumps
laughs
lives
locks
opens
reads
replies
rows
stops
studies
types
uses
walks
waits
cuts
hits
hurts
lets
puts
pushes
shuts
pulls
sinks
(G1, G2, G3)
(G1, G2, G3)
has/they have…
(G1, G2, G3)
hurrying
joining
driving
jumping
laughing
living
locking
opening
reading
replying
rowing
stopping
studying
typing
using
walking
waiting
cutting
hitting
hurting
letting
putting
pushing
shutting
pulling
sinking
hurried
joined
drove
jumped
laughed
lived
locked
opened
read
replied
rowed
stopped
studied
typed
used
walked
waited
cut
hit
hurt
let
put
pushed
shut
pulled
sank
hurried
joined
driven
jumped
laughed
lived
locked
opened
read
replied
rowed
stopped
studied
typed
used
walked
waited
cut
hit
hurt
let
put
pushed
shut
pulled
sunk
will...
(G1, G2, G3)
hurry
join
drive
jump
laugh
live
lock
open
read
replied
row
stop
study
type
use
walk
wait
cut
hit
hurt
let
put
push
shut
pull
sink
APPENDIX 5
TENSES, SENTENCE STRUCTURE
AND TYPES OF SENTENCES
All English sentences are made up of three basic parts:
Subject
Verb
Ali
The girl
kicks
is
The Rest of the
the ball.
Sentence
pretty.
Study the sentences below:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Subject
Verb
Ali
Ali
Ali
Ali
kicks
is kicking
kicked
will kick
The rest of the
sentence
the
the
the
the
Time
every day.
now.
yesterday.
tomorrow.
Sentence 1 is in Simple Present Tense (happens daily or
regularly). Sentence 2 is in Present Continuous Tense
(is happening now). Sentence 3 is in Simple Past Tense
(happened in the past). Sentence 4 is in Future Tense (will
happen in the future).
These four tenses are the basic tenses that you may use in writing
English sentences.
Besides the four tenses above, there are another two important
tenses that you should know:
Past Continuous Tense
Ali was kicking the ball when I reached the field yesterday (was
happening at some time in the past).
Perfect Tense
Ali
has already kicked the ball (has already happened).
TYPES OF SENTENCES
1. Active and Passive Sentences
Active sentence:
Subject
Verb
Object
Ali
kicks
the ball.
Verb
is kicked
Subject
by Ali.
(Simple Present
Tense)
Passive
sentence
Object
The
ball
More examples:
Active sentences
Ali kicked the ball.
Mother cooks the
vegetables. He drove the
car.
Siti tears the book.
The policeman caught the thief.
Passive sentences
The ball was kicked by Ali.
The vegetables are cooked by
mother. The car was driven by
him.
The book is torn by Siti.
The thief was caught by the
2. Simple and Compound Sentences
Simple sentence 1: Ali goes to school.
Simple sentence 2: Abu goes to school.
Compound sentence: Ali and Abu go to
school.
A compound sentence is formed by joining two or more simple sentences
using conjunctions (and, but, or, because, so, while).
Another example:
Simple sentence 1: Ali is sick.
Simple sentence 2: Ali does not go to school.
Compound sentence: Ali is sick, so he does not go to school.
3. Complex sentence
A complex sentence is formed by adding a
clause. Example:
Sentence 1: The girl is my sister.
Sentence 2. The girl is wearing a blue dress.
Complex sentence: The girl
sister.
who is wearing a blue dress is my
clause
PRACTISE!
Sentence
Subject
Verb
Tense
I like to go to school.
One of the girls is missing.
Abu and Ali came here
yesterday.
She sells seashells by the
seashore.
The water is clear.
They were walking to the bus
stop.
The children are dancing
around
the rose bush.
My Bonnie lies over the ocean.
She has already given the
names
to the teacher.
Father cooks breakfast every
Sunday.
Wendy and her brothers played
badminton last week.
My sister and I will visit
grandmother next Tuesday.
I will get 5A in UPSR.
The cat was jumping over the
fence.
The dogs were chasing the cat.
We were happy and excited.
APPENDIX 6
PRACTISE!
Every day
I come
She buys
We eat
It flies
He gives
You grow
They sing
I hold
The girls go
My father drives
The water flows
The man rests
One of the ladies
shouts
The thief runs
The boat sinks
The flowers bloom
The postman
All of them see
Most girls play
The tiger roars
Both boys win
The fan turns
I sing
Many teachers
scold
More people leave
Each one brings
Everyone tells
Nobody pushes
No one keeps
Somebody hits
Several man see
Most of them put
It shines
The baby cries
Now
I am coming
She is buying
Yesterday
I came
She bought
Tomorrow
I will come
She will buy
Already
I have come
She has bought
The plant grows
APPENDIX 7
as agile as a monkey
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
as
alike as two peas
angry as a wasp
bald as an egg
bashful as a schoolgirl
beautiful as a rainbow
big as an elephant
black as coal
blind as a bat
busy as a bee
careless as the wind
clear as crystal
cold as ice
cool as a cucumber
cunning as a fox
deep as the sea
easy as ABC
faithful as a dog
fast as lightning
fit as a fiddle
gentle as a dove
graceful as a swan
green as grass
happy as a lark
hard as iron
playful as a kitten
sweet as honey
proud as a peacock
quiet as a mouse
steady as a rock
tall as a giant
tough as a leather
white as snow
wide as the ocean
wise as an owl
SIMILES
ENGLISH IDIOMS AND
EXPRESSIONS
APPENDIX 8
Bird in the Hand Is worth Two in the Bush: Apa yang sudah pasti lebih baik dari apa yang
belum pasti.
A Blessing In Disguise: Hikmah dalam kesusahan yang berlaku.
A Piece Of Cake: Sesuatu yang sangat mudah.
A Slip Of The Tongue: Tersilap cakap.
A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing: Kejahatan yang menyamar sebagai kebaikan.
Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder: Apabila jarang bertemu, semakin sayang.
Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Perbuatan lebih berkesan dari perkataan.
All That Glitters Is Not Gold: Tidak semua yang nampak menarik itu baik.
As Light As A Feather: Sangat ringan, seperti bulu burung.
Beating Around The Bush: Putar-belit.
Better Late Than Never: Lebih baik lambat, dari tidak ada langsung / tidak pernah.
Birds Of A Feather Flock Together: Orang yang mempunyai persamaan akan
berkumpul
bersama.
Burning The Midnight Oil: Bekerja hingga lewat malam.
Cross Your Fingers: Mengharapkan yang terbaik.
Cry Over Spilt Milk: Menyesal atas sesuatu yang sudah berlaku.
Curiosity Killed The Cat: Perasaan ingin tahu yang membawa kesusahan.
Don't Count Your Chickens Until They're Hatched: Jangan mengira hasil sebelum berusaha
(angan-angan Mat Jenin).
Don't Put All Your Eggs In One Basket: Jangan letakkan semua harapan pada satu tempat
sahaja.
Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining: Setiap kesusahan yang berlaku ada hikmahnya.
Great Minds Think Alike: Pemikiran yang sama.
Have No Idea: Tidak tahu langsung.
Head Over Heel: Jatuh cinta.
Icing On The Cake: Perkara yang baik / menggembirakan.
It Takes Two To Tango: Setiap pergaduhan melibatkan dua pihak.
Lend Me Your Ear: Tolong dengar apa yang saya ingin katakana.
Let Bygones Be Bygones: Yang berlalu biarlah berlalu.
Let The Cat Out Of The Bag: Membocorkan rahsia.
Out Of The Blue: Secara tiba-tiba
Out Of the Frying Pan and into the Fire: Dari satu kesusahan, ke satu kesusahan yang lain.
Practice Makes Perfect: Latihan berterusan akan memahirkan kita.
Pulling Your Leg: Bergurau.
Rome Was Not Built In One Day: Tidak ada jalan pintas ke arah kejayaan.
Second Nature: Kemahiran yang sudah menjadi satu kebiasaan harian.
Start From Scratch: Bermula dari bawah.
The Apple Of Your Eye: Kesayangan.
The Early Bird Catches The Worm: Orang yang awal bangun dan bekerja akan mendapat lebih
hasil.
The Pot Calling The Kettle Black: Orang yang bersalah tetap mempersalahkan orang lain.
The Pros And Cons: Kebaikan dan keburukan.
The Sky Is The Limit: Tidak ada batas.
Turn Over A New Leaf: Berubah / Insaf.
Two Wrongs Don't Make A Right: Jangan membalas kejahatan dengan kejahatan.
Under The Weather: Kurang sihat.
Variety Is The Spice Of Life: Kepelbagaian menjadikan kehidupan lebih menarik.
Without A Doubt: Tanpa sebarang syak-wasangka.
You Can't Judge A Book By Its Cover: Jangan menilai seseorang daripada luarannya sahaja.
PROVERBS
Where there’s a will there’s a way:
When a person really wants to do something, he will find a way of doing it.
First come, first served:
The first in line will be attended to first.
A friend in need is a friend indeed:
A friend who helps when one is in trouble is a real friend.
Discretion is the better part of valor:
If you say discretion is the better part of valor, you mean that avoiding a dangerous or unpleasant situation
is sometimes the most sensible thing to do.
A hungry man is an angry man:
A person who does not get what he wants or needs is a frustrated person and will be easily provoked to
rage.
Empty vessels make the most noise:
Those people who have a little knowledge usually talk the most and make the greatest fuss.
A man is as old as he feels:
A person’s age is immaterial – it is only when he thinks and feels that he is ageing that he actually becomes
old.
Great talkers are little doers:
Those people who talk a lot and are always teaching others usually do not do much work.
An idle brain is the devil’s workshop:
One who has nothing to do will be tempted to do many mischievous acts.
An ounce of discretion is worth a pound of wit:
It is better to be careful and discrete than to be clever.
Faint heart never won fair lady:
To succeed in life one must have the courage to pursue what he wants.
A penny saved is a penny gained:
By being thrifty one will be able to save up.
A rolling stone gathers no moss:
A person who never settles in one place or who often changes his job will not succeed in life ; one who is
always changing his mind will never get anything done.
As you sow, so you shall reap:
One will either enjoy or suffer the consequences of his earlier actions or inactions.
Barking dogs seldom bite:
Those who make loud threats seldom carry them out.
Better late than never:
To do something that is right, profitable, or good a little late is still better than not doing it at
all.
A bird in hand is worth two in the bush:
Something that one already has is better than going after something seemingly more worthwhile that one
may not be able to get.
Birds of a feather flock together:
People of the same sort of character or belief always go together.
Call a spade a spade:
If you say that someone calls a spade a spade, you mean that they speak frankly and directly, often
about embarrassing or unpleasant subjects; an informal expression.
Charity begins at home :
A person’s first obligation should be to help the member of his own family before he can begin thinking of
talking about helping others.
A great talker is a great liar:
A smooth and persuasive talker may be a good liar.
Every cloud has a silver lining:
If you say that every cloud has a silver lining, you mean that every sad or unpleasant situation has a
positive side to it. If you talk about silver lining you are talking about something positive
that comes out of a sad or unpleasant situation.