TIPS TO SCORE A FOR PAPER 1 ( OBJECTIVE )

SK English Paper 1 Objective Paper

Time 50 mins Total marks 40 marks
No of questions 40 . Choose the correct or best answer marked A, B, C or D.
Then, on the
answer sheet , darken the space of the letter of the answer that has been
chosen. Also circle the
letter on the question paper.
Questions 1 10
Vocabulary word, phrase or sentence level.
Questions stimuli based with or without graphics.
Questions 11 15
Social and language expression.
- correct social expression with clues
- suitable vocabulary on given situations
- parts of speech based on clues.
Questions are based on pictures showing common social situations. Study each
picture carefully,
make sure of the situation. Choose appropriate response that fits the situation.
Questions 16 25
Grammar
- grammatical items, spelling and punctuation.
- synonyms and antonyms
- questions stimuli based with graphics.
Questions 26 30
Text Completion.
- A cloze passage a picture is given.
- 5 blanks test on the use of parts of speech ( grammar ) visual and textual
clues. Look carefully and choose the correct answers.
Questions 31 40
Reading and Comprehension. ( 10 multiple choice questions , 2 passages. )
- a non-linear passage and a linear passage.
Reading skills :
- main idea - specific information
- cause and effect relationships - drawing conclusions
- predicting outcomes - sequencing
- vocabulary - inference
TIP : To score excellently well , pupils must think beyond the text. Use own
experience and
knowledge in order to answer the questions correctly.

TIPS ON ANSWERING THE UPSR ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1

1. Read and understand the questions.
2. Look at the pictures or graphics given and relate them to the answers given.
3. Pupils have to understand the situation and dialogue before choosing the
correct response that fits the situation in the picture.
4. Look at all the punctuation marks.
5. Cloze passage look carefully at the picture.
6. Read the passage at least twice to get a general idea.
7. Read all the options A, B, C, D before choosing the best answer.
8. Answer all the questions given.
9. Comprehension question -Pupils should read the passage at least twice so that
they understand it better.
IMPORTANT NOTES & TIPS TO SCORE A
Section A Questions 1 4 ( a sentence with a missing word )
You are advised to spend 4 minutes on these questions.
TYPES OF VOCABULARY ITEMS
1.Animals ( Gender masculine and feminine ) , animals and their young,
Mammals, birds, fishes, reptiles, amphibians, insects, other animals
2.Animal homes barn, hutch, den, lair , burrow, sty, stable, aviary, apiary,
3.Places airport, harbour, helipad, quarry, reservoir, landfill, desert, cemetery,
sawmill etc
4.Objects - drawer, screwdriver, spanner, bucket, toothpaste, rake, hoe,
microscope etc.
5.Transport air, land and water transport, hovercraft, raft, scooter, yacht, cable
car etc.
6.Games sports equipment , sports attire , indoor games, outdoor activities,
telematch etc.
7.Clothing traditional costume, vest, jacket, pinafore, dothi , jippa, overall,
apron etc.
8.Footwear sneakers, sandals, slippers, boots, clogs, high-heeled shoes , spikes
etc.
9.Occupations things ,instruments or tools used by the people
10.Hobbies collecting stickers, making handicraft, gardening, flower
arrangement,
11.Plants fruit, flowers, trees
12.Kitchen Utensils ( pestle and mortar, fish slice, gas cylinder, chopping board ,
saucer etc.)
13.Relationships ( doctor-patient-nurse, aunt-uncle-niece-nephew, etc.
14.Buildings description of buildings , parts of the buildings ( minarets, arches,
porch etc. )
15.Food and Drinks

16.Parts of the body head, arm and leg

17.Collective nouns for people, things and animals
18.People Gender ( Masculine and Feminine ) ,

IPS TO SCORE A FOR PAPER 2 ( SUBJECTIVE )

SK English Paper 2 Subjective
Time 1 hour 15 mins.
No of questions 3 Total marks 40 marks
3 Sections Section A, Section B and Section C
* Pupils are tested on the ability to construct sentences with the correct structure
and grammar.
Pupils with a good command of the language are able to express ideas .
Section A - Question 1
- Sentence construction based on given words and graphics.
- A composite picture with helping words based on the picture.
- May use or may not use all the words given
- Must write 5 sentences based on the picture given.
Section B Question 2
- Information transfer question.
- Pupils have to read and understand information of the 3 items based on the
various topics .
- Question 2 a - Word transfer word and phrase level
- Question 2 b - Sentence level while making a preference into grid (b)
- Remember Spelling , punctuation ( tanda bacaan ) dan legibility ( tulisan yang
jelas )
Section C Question 3
-Note expansion question.
-Write a composition in a few paragraphs based on the pictures and words given.
-Read instructions carefully before answering the question.
-Pupils who have a good command of English are able to score high marks in this
section.
TIPS ON ANSWERING THE UPSR ENGISH LANGUAGE PAPER
PAPER 2
-Look at the pictures and observe the activities and situation in it.
-The helping words given will help pupils get a general idea of what the situation

is in the picture.
-Pupils may or may not use the helping words to construct sentences in SectionA
and C.
However read the instructions carefully.
-The sentences must be related to the situation in the pictures.
-Pupils must be careful with the spelling of words, capital letters and
punctuations when
transferring information from the original text.
-Try not to make grammatical and spelling errors when constructing sentences.
-Simple sentences, compound sentences and complex sentences can be used to
construct sentences.
-Write in paragraphs for Section C.
-Do constant revision of your teachers notes , use the dictionary and do a lot of
practices in answering the English papers. Do not forget to do all your
corrections.

IMPORTANT NOTES & TIPS TO SCORE A

UPSR PAPER 2, Section A Question 1
( 1 picture and 10 words are given . Write 5 sentences about the picture. )
You are advised to spend 15 minutes on this section.
TIPS:
1. Read the instructions carefully.
2. Study the picture and words given.
3. Use the words to make 5 complete sentences to describe the picture. You may
not use all the words given.
4. Use linkers or sentence connectors and conjunctions where appropriate.
5. Read the sentences and check if they are logical and grammatically correct.
6. Make sure the sentences describe the picture logically and correctly.
7. Make your sentences interesting. You may add adjectives and adverbs.
8. You must be consistent when using tenses to describe the picture. Eg. Present
and Present Continuous Tense. Pay attention to Subject-Verb Agreement.
9. Check your answers and correct any mistakes in grammar, spelling and
punctuation.
MORE USEFUL TIPS TO SCORE A IN SECTION A
-If you do not know the word given or unsure of its meaning, do not use it.
-You are not required to write a story.
-Sentences do not have to be in sequence.
-The tense used must be consistent.
-For Section A, pupils may use the Present Continuous Tense to describe the
actions that are happening at present.
-You may name the people in the picture but you must be specific. Eg. Puan
Kamariah, who is wearing a scarf, is carrying her baby.
-If there are two boys , you may say , The elder boy is walking away while his
younger brother is still buying the bread.
- Do not put yourself in the picture. Avoid writing , My family and I .. or I am

very happy.
-If you wish to use the Past Tense, state the time. Remember, the sentences must
be in the Past Tense . Look for the words that can guide you.
Eg. went , bought ,
Sample Answer
1. Last Sunday,Encik Ahmad,the bread vendor went to a housing area to sell
bread to his customers.
2. Women and children bought their favourite bread, buns and cakes from him.
3. There was a big container on his motorcycle and some bread hanging around
it.
4. Encik Ahmad got his fresh and delicious bread from a bakery.
5. His business was good that day and he was happy.
Table 1
Subject + Verb + Predicate
The bread vendor is selling fresh bread, buns and cakes to his customers.
The children are buying their favourite bread.
The two women are carrying their babies and walking towards the bread vendor.
The women and children bought a lot of bread, buns and cakes from Encik
Ahmad, the bread vendor.
CONSTRUCTING COMPOUND SENTENCES
Construct 2 simple sentences first. Join them together with conjunctions eg. and ,
so, while,but, because, as , when , so that .
1. The children are buying their favourite bread while their mothers are watching
them.
2. The players are rushing to take shelter because it is raining.
CONSTRUCTING COMPLEX SENTENCES.
1. NAME + WHO + ACTION + ACTION
Latipah, who is wearing a scarf , is sweeping the compound.
2. NAME + ADJECTIVE + ACTION
Siti Khatijah, a helpful pupil, is helping her teacher to carry her heavy bag.
3. NAME + OCCUPATION + ACTION + ACTION
Encik Ahmad, the bread vendor, who is wearing a helmet, is selling bread and
cakes to his customers.
4. NAME + OCCUPATION + ACTION + WHILE + ACTION
Pn Ashah, the teacher, is showing her pupils how to make paper flowers while
sitting on the floor.
5. NAME + DESIGNATION + ACTION + WHILE + ACTION
Farah and Rani , two active children, are in their tracksuits while waiting for their

coach to train them .

-------------------Scoring Good and Excellent marks for Question 1
Good marks - 7 and 8
- Most sentences are correct.
- Few single word errors.
- Few errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Ideas are relevant to the picture.
Excellent marks 9 and 10
- Simple and compound sentences - Sentences are correct. - Nearly no grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors.
- Ideas are relevant to the picture.
PRACTICE FOR QUESTION 2
Section B Question 2
( A stimulus is given. Pictures with short notes are given.
Complete a table with information from the stimulus.
Then write a paragraph giving reasons for a choice made. )
You are advised to spend 25 minutes on this section.
TIPS
1. Read the instructions and information given carefully.
2. For Question 2 a , look at the table and find the information you need to
complete the table.
Look for key words. Refer to the answers given as examples to follow.
3. Transfer the information to the blanks in the table. Check your spelling,
grammar and
punctuation . Write neatly and clearly.
4. For Question 2 b, choose one option from the choices given.
There is no right or wrong choice. You must try to give good reasons for making
your choice.
5. You can use the information from the table to help you list out reasons for your
choice.
6. You do not have to make a comparison with the other items.
7. List down the points and reasons .
8. Use a variety of sentences; simple and compound.
9. Use adjectives to make the description more interesting.
10. Use linkers to give the description a smoother flow. ( Besides, Therefore,
Moreover etc. ) However, use them appropriately ;and not for every sentence.
SCORING
1. Question 2 a Full marks is 10.
1 mark for each correct answer. No mark for an answer with spelling errors.
2. Question 2 b- Full marks is 5
Good mark - 4

Language used is good.

Simple and compound sentences.
Some errors. Most reasons are well planned, relevant and clear.
Some punctuation and spelling errors.
Meaning is still clear.

Excellent mark - 5
- Language used is very good.
- Hardly any errors.
- Reasons are clear and well planned, relevant and interesting.
- Simple and compound sentences.
- Spelling and punctuation correct.
SUGGESTED SENTENCES FOR ANSWERING QUESTION 2 B
( APPLY THEM APPROPRIATELY )
1. Price / Fee / Fare / Cost
The price is low .
The handbag is cheap. It costs RM20.
It is the cheapest among the three . (items )
The price is RM70. Although the racquet is expensive, it is affordable.
It is a reasonable fee and I think I can afford it.
The price, which is RM50, is reasonable and affordable.
The fee is not too expensive. Furthermore, I will get a RM10 discount if I
register early. This means I will pay less.
The whole chicken costs RM12 each and it is the cheapest of all.
It is worth buying.
I would choose SMART Tuition Centre because its fees is the lowest of all.
Although the price of the kitten is quite costly, I will get a lovely basket for free.
It is very economical to choose Package A because the price is within my
budget.
2.
Occupations
I like to be a teacher when I grow up because I can impart knowledge to pupils.
I prefer to be a doctor when I grow up because I can treat sick people and save
lives.
I can contribute my service to the poor people .
Being a pilot is interesting because I get to travel around the world. I can visit
many different countries all over the world. Besides, I can meet many kinds of
people and learn
about their culture and traditions.
I choose to be a policeman because I can keep law and order. It is my
responsibility to keep the town safe and peaceful. This job is challenging
although it is sometimes dangerous.
This job is enjoyable and I get to meet many people.
This occupation is suitable for me. / It suits me.
It is highly paid. / The salary is high.
The qualification needed is a university degree.

-----------------------------3. Houses / Homestay

The double-storey house in Taman Sri Selama is located quite near my school.
It is convenient to go to school because there is an efficient bus service in this
area.
The semi-detached bungalow is the most spacious of all the houses. Therefore,
it is the most suitable for my elder sisters big family. I am sure she and her
family will feel comfortable living in it.
I prefer the house on the hill over looking the park because of the beautiful
scenery and peaceful surroundings.
Living in a terrace house is interesting because we have many friendly
neighbours who can help one another.
In addition, there is a small garden in front of the house, where we can grow
many colourful flowering plants.
My father will like this house because the porch in front is big enough for
parking two cars.
The security around this apartment is tight and my family will feel safe living
here. Moreover, there are many facilities around such as a hair saloon,
gymnasium and a mini-market. Therefore, it is very convenient for us.
I would choose Homestay Sg. Bayor because my uncles family loves the
countryside. The surroundings are green and the scenery is beautiful. Besides, it
is quiet and peaceful. My uncles family can experience feeding the animals on
the farm and plucking rambutans from the orchard. The package is for 3 days
and 2 nights, which is sufficient for my uncles family.
Staying in Homestay Amanda will be a wonderful experience for my sisters
pen pal and her family who love nature. This place is quite far from the city and it
is located near a jungle. The air is fresh and cool. They can enjoy jungle-trekking
and looking at the beautiful flowers and plants. They can take photographs of
many insects too.
4. Activities
I prefer outdoor activities to indoor activities because they are more exciting,
adventurous and challenging.
I can enjoy the fresh air while cycling around the neighbourhood.
Working indoor is more comfortable and I am protected from the sun and rain.
Swimming is a good form of exercise because it strengthens the muscles of
every part of the body. It keeps me fit and healthy.
Collecting stamps is interesting and beneficial. We can gain a lot of knowledge
about countries all over the world.
Reading can improve our general knowledge, vocabulary and grammar. I can
become more knowledgeable.
Singing is entertaining and fun. It is my favourite activity and I am very
talented in singing.
Joining the Music Club gives the chance to play musical instruments and make
new friends.

 Co-curricular activities help me to become an active , responsible and

disciplined person.
I get the chance to represent my school in sports . I can keep up the good
name of my school. I will be proud if I win the first prize in the sports meet.
5.
Clothing / Shoes
I would choose the POLO sports shirt for my father because it is suitable for
him. He can wear it when he goes for his sports activities. It makes him look
stylish and sporty. It is comfortable to wear.
The long-sleeved shirt suits my father well as he will look smart in it. Besides,
he can wear it to important functions like meetings and business trips.
The batik shirt has beautifully-designed patterns and it is very attractive. It is
made of good quality silk material. It looks elegant.
I would choose the long skirt with flowered patterns for my mother because she
will look beautiful in it. Besides, it is fashionable and attractive. My mother can
wear it when she attends a party with her friends.
The sizes are large and medium. The large size fits me well.
The free gift is a wallet. It is very useful .
SPARK shoes are comfortable for my brother to wear. They are made from good
quality leather so they will last longer. Moreover, SPARK is the most popular
brand among children today. My brother can wear them to school or for an
outing.
The Happyfit sandals come in three colours which are pink, yellow and white.
So, I am going to choose pink as it is my favourite colour. These sandals are
made in Malaysia and I prefer local products. I can walk comfortably in them.
It is trendy .
It is durable because it is made from good quality material.

6. Fruits
I would choose the durian as it is my familys favourite fruit . Its flesh is creamy
and
delicious. It is rich in carbohydrates and vitamin. It is known as, The King of
Fruits and is very popular during the durian season.
The orange contains Vitamin C which keeps us healthy. We can either eat it
fresh or make it into a drink. We can buy them from the market or supermarket.
Eating fresh fruits is good for health. We will not fall sick easily if we eat fresh
fruits every day. I prefer local fruits because they are cheaper and fresher.
I prefer the sweet and sour juicy mangoes. They are rich in vitamins. It is good
to eat them when they are fresh. Mango juice is a popular drink too.
7. Shows / Movie / TV programme
It is an interesting show / movie / TV programme and it is my favourite

It is educational and I can gain a lot of knowledge from it.

It is suitable for children like me. I can learn good moral values from the movie.
It is entertaining and I would enjoy watching it. Laughing is good and I can

release stress.
This documentary provides me a lot of knowledge about sea animals and
marine life.
The ticket price is RM10 for an adult and RM6 for a child and it is reasonable.
It is shown at the Star Cineplex which is a walking distance away from my
house.
The 5.00 pm show is suitable for me as I am free at that time.
* Task .
Practise writing notes for the following topics and others:
- Trees ( fruit tree , flowering plant , ferns )
- Pets ( hamster , kitten , bird , fish )
- Events ( car race , mountain-climbing , canoe race )
- Books ( adventure , hobbies , grammar , magazine, encyclopedia , dictionary )
- Toys ( soft toy , jigsaw-puzzle , remote-controlled car )
- Food ( burger , sponge cake , muffins )
- Transport ( coach , train , plane )
- Objects ( watch , wallet, neck-tie , pen , handbag, computer )
- Traditional Games ( top-spinning , kite flying , marbles )
- Outdoor Games ( football, hockey , handball , netball, volleyball )
- Indoor Games ( scrabble , chess, snake and ladder , monopoly , computer game
)
- Hobbies ( painting , drawing cartoons, gardening , sewing, cooking, collecting
coins )
- Package Tours to holiday destinations ( Genting Highlands , Langkawi Island ,
Malacca , Penang Island )
---------------------POINT REASON
Fancy Blouse
Price: Only RM65.70
Material : Cotton
Free: Purse
Available in four colours
light blue, light green, light yellow, pink and brown.
Price: The price is RM65.70. It is reasonable and affordable.
Material The material is cotton and it is suitable for me. Besides, it
is comfortable to wear.
Free The gift is a purse.It is useful as I can keep my coins in
it.
Colours It comes in four colours. They are light blue, light green,
light yellow, pink and brown. My favourite colour is light blue.
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PRACTICE FOR PAPER 2 QUESTION 3

Section C Question 3
( Pictures with short notes are given .
Write sentences to describe the pictures given.
Use the notes given to help you write the sentences )
You are advised to spend 35 minutes on this section.
TIPS
1. Read the instructions carefully.
2. Look at the pictures carefully.
3. Read and understand the notes given for each picture. Understand the story.
4. Pay attention to the words given to give you a clue to what tense to use.
5. Try to use the same tense throughout. The introduction maybe in Present
Tense if you are describing the main character of the story.
6. Using the notes given , write 3 or 4 paragraphs to describe the pictures or
story. Write neatly.
7. Have an opening and a closure.
8. Write a variety of sentences. Use simple, compound and complex sentences.
9. Write creatively. Use proper vocabulary to express your ideas.
10. Use adjectives and adverbs to make them interesting.
11. If you are confident, use idioms, similies or proverbs.
12. Your sentences should link well so that your story has a smooth flow in your
story.
( Meanwhile, Within a few minutes, As he was walking home, Immediately,
Firstly,Then, After that , Suddenly , etc )
13. Check for mistakes in spelling, grammar and punctuation. Check that you
have used the full-stop, comma and capital letters.
14. Use the correct sentence structures.
15. You may change the order of the words as long as the meaning is clear.
16. Plan your ideas well. Do not repeat your ideas.