"That" (singular) and "Those" (plural) refer to an object or person further AWAY.
Demonstrative pronouns are pronouns that point to specific things.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Demonstrative Nouns (this, that, these, those)
"This" (singular) and "These" (plural) refer to an object or person NEAR the speaker.
"That" (singular) and "Those" (plural) refer to an object or person further AWAY.
Demonstrative pronouns are pronouns that point to specific things.
"That" (singular) and "Those" (plural) refer to an object or person further AWAY.
Demonstrative pronouns are pronouns that point to specific things.
Countable and uncountable nouns
(a) Nouns that can be counted are known as countable nouns. We can use ‘a few’, ‘several’, ‘many’ and ‘a large number of’ for these nouns.
There are only a few pupils in the classroom.
Several pages are missing from the book.
We can do many things with the computer.
(b) Nouns that cannot be counted are known as uncountable nouns. We use ‘a little’, ‘much’, and ‘a large amount’ for these nouns.
There is a little food left in the canteen.
There isn’t much work to be done at home.
There is a large amount of wheat in the sack.
(c) However, we can use ‘some’ ‘plenty of’ and ‘a lot of’ for both countable and uncountable nouns.
Some children are playing in the playground.
I saw a lot of people at the market.
Rena spread some butter on a piece of bread.
(d) We use ‘any’ to ask about the amount or number of nouns.
Do you have any pencils?
Is there any water in the pond?
(e) We also use ‘any’ to show that there is no quantity.
We couldn’t find any plates in the cupboard.
There isn’t any water in the flask.
There are only a few pupils in the classroom.
Several pages are missing from the book.
We can do many things with the computer.
(b) Nouns that cannot be counted are known as uncountable nouns. We use ‘a little’, ‘much’, and ‘a large amount’ for these nouns.
There is a little food left in the canteen.
There isn’t much work to be done at home.
There is a large amount of wheat in the sack.
(c) However, we can use ‘some’ ‘plenty of’ and ‘a lot of’ for both countable and uncountable nouns.
Some children are playing in the playground.
I saw a lot of people at the market.
Rena spread some butter on a piece of bread.
(d) We use ‘any’ to ask about the amount or number of nouns.
Do you have any pencils?
Is there any water in the pond?
(e) We also use ‘any’ to show that there is no quantity.
We couldn’t find any plates in the cupboard.
There isn’t any water in the flask.
Adverbs
Adverbs of Manner
These adverbs tell how/ describe the verbs.
Most of these adverbs are made by adding -ly to the adjectives.
Mark spoke clearly.
Sue danced gracefully.
They cheered happily.
The children crossed the road carefully.
The car skidded dangerously.
Babies cry loudly when they are hungry.
Adverbs of Place
These adverbs tell where something happens.
Sandy is studying upstairs.
Come, let’s eat here.
Dad is jogging around the field.
There are balloons flying everywhere!
Go to bed right now!
The chairs are over there.
Adverbs of Time
These adverbs tell when or for how long. They can be single words or phrases.
I’m going to Redang today.
Go to sleep immediately.
We will watch the sunrise at dawn.
The family has not seen him since June.
Refreshments will be served during the break.
The team has arrived already.
Adverbs of Frequency
These adverbs tell how often something happens.
You should exercise daily.
We usually read after dinner.
I’ve never seen snow.
Do you eat here often?
Lina seldom comes here.
Mr. Lee travels to China yearly.
Adverbs of Degree
These adverbs tell how much, in what degree or to what extent.
The weather was quite warm.
This is very comfortable.
Tan Leong is tall enough to play basketball.
It was almost dawn when we arrived at the mountain peak.
This is too sweet! Could you please add some water?
The desert is extremely dry.
Position of Adverbs
Adverbs can be placed:
1. before or after verbs or after the object if there is one
She quietly passed the note.
She passed the note quietly.
2. before other adverbs
They cleaned the car rather carelessly.
3. at the beginning or end of sentences
Quietly, she passed the note.
Wash your hands thoroughly.
Test yourself: Figure out which one is the adverb in each sentence below and what kind of adverb it is.
1. Kent did his homework carelessly.
2. We start our vacation next week.
3. Farah read the poem in a very clear voice.
4. The accident happened during the afternoon.
5. The man walked very slowly.
6. My cousin arrived yesterday.
7. I left my schoolbag in the car.
8. It stopped raining for a few minutes.
9. Dad goes jogging regularly.
10. We eat our meals in the dining room.
These adverbs tell how/ describe the verbs.
Most of these adverbs are made by adding -ly to the adjectives.
Mark spoke clearly.
Sue danced gracefully.
They cheered happily.
The children crossed the road carefully.
The car skidded dangerously.
Babies cry loudly when they are hungry.
Adverbs of Place
These adverbs tell where something happens.
Sandy is studying upstairs.
Come, let’s eat here.
Dad is jogging around the field.
There are balloons flying everywhere!
Go to bed right now!
The chairs are over there.
Adverbs of Time
These adverbs tell when or for how long. They can be single words or phrases.
I’m going to Redang today.
Go to sleep immediately.
We will watch the sunrise at dawn.
The family has not seen him since June.
Refreshments will be served during the break.
The team has arrived already.
Adverbs of Frequency
These adverbs tell how often something happens.
You should exercise daily.
We usually read after dinner.
I’ve never seen snow.
Do you eat here often?
Lina seldom comes here.
Mr. Lee travels to China yearly.
Adverbs of Degree
These adverbs tell how much, in what degree or to what extent.
The weather was quite warm.
This is very comfortable.
Tan Leong is tall enough to play basketball.
It was almost dawn when we arrived at the mountain peak.
This is too sweet! Could you please add some water?
The desert is extremely dry.
Position of Adverbs
Adverbs can be placed:
1. before or after verbs or after the object if there is one
She quietly passed the note.
She passed the note quietly.
2. before other adverbs
They cleaned the car rather carelessly.
3. at the beginning or end of sentences
Quietly, she passed the note.
Wash your hands thoroughly.
Test yourself: Figure out which one is the adverb in each sentence below and what kind of adverb it is.
1. Kent did his homework carelessly.
2. We start our vacation next week.
3. Farah read the poem in a very clear voice.
4. The accident happened during the afternoon.
5. The man walked very slowly.
6. My cousin arrived yesterday.
7. I left my schoolbag in the car.
8. It stopped raining for a few minutes.
9. Dad goes jogging regularly.
10. We eat our meals in the dining room.
Relative Pronouns
Relative Pronouns - To join two sentences about the same person or thing.
who, whose and whom – people
which and that – things
WHO
- Used for people and after who we usually put a verb.
- Examples:
The boy who plays badminton is Ali.
Marina who works as a teacher is my neighbour.
WHICH/THAT
- Used for inanimate things.
- After which and that we can put a verb, a noun or pronoun.
- Examples:
The dress which she bought is too small.
She has a ring which costs RM12, 000.
WHOM
- Used to replace who,
i. used after a preposition
The old lady to whom I gave the money thanked me.
ii. as an object of a verb
The naughty boy whom the prefect caught was taken to the discipline teacher.
WHOSE
- Used to show possession or relationship between two words. Usually followed by a noun.
- Example:
I have an uncle whose sons are all doctors.
who, whose and whom – people
which and that – things
WHO
- Used for people and after who we usually put a verb.
- Examples:
The boy who plays badminton is Ali.
Marina who works as a teacher is my neighbour.
WHICH/THAT
- Used for inanimate things.
- After which and that we can put a verb, a noun or pronoun.
- Examples:
The dress which she bought is too small.
She has a ring which costs RM12, 000.
WHOM
- Used to replace who,
i. used after a preposition
The old lady to whom I gave the money thanked me.
ii. as an object of a verb
The naughty boy whom the prefect caught was taken to the discipline teacher.
WHOSE
- Used to show possession or relationship between two words. Usually followed by a noun.
- Example:
I have an uncle whose sons are all doctors.
SECTION E ( READING COMPREHENSION )
SECTION E ( READING COMPREHENSION )
Questions 31 – 40 ( 2 Stimuli )
You are advised to spend only 15 minutes on this section.
- 5 multiple – choice questions are given after each stimuli.
Questions 31 – 35 (Non – linear ) Questions 36 – 40 ( Linear )
1. Notices 1. Letters
2. Advertisements 2. Speeches
3. Diary entries 3. Dialogues
4. Timetables 4. Factual Passages
5. Maps & Flow Charts 5. Narrative Passages
Tips
- Read the text or study the stimulus given carefully.
- Go through each question and all the options given.
- Choose the best answer from the options given
- Circle A,B,C or D to mark the correct answers. Shade the space provided in the answer sheet.
- Answer all the easy questions first. Then go back to the difficult questions.
- Do not waste time. Cross out the options one by one until you get the correct answer.
______________________________________
Types of Questions
1. Understanding main ideas.
2. Locating details or specific information
3. Sequencing ideas / events
4. Understanding meaning of words
5. Recognising cause and effect relationships
6. Predicting outcomes
7. Drawing conclusions.
Questions 31 – 40 ( 2 Stimuli )
You are advised to spend only 15 minutes on this section.
- 5 multiple – choice questions are given after each stimuli.
Questions 31 – 35 (Non – linear ) Questions 36 – 40 ( Linear )
1. Notices 1. Letters
2. Advertisements 2. Speeches
3. Diary entries 3. Dialogues
4. Timetables 4. Factual Passages
5. Maps & Flow Charts 5. Narrative Passages
Tips
- Read the text or study the stimulus given carefully.
- Go through each question and all the options given.
- Choose the best answer from the options given
- Circle A,B,C or D to mark the correct answers. Shade the space provided in the answer sheet.
- Answer all the easy questions first. Then go back to the difficult questions.
- Do not waste time. Cross out the options one by one until you get the correct answer.
______________________________________
Types of Questions
1. Understanding main ideas.
2. Locating details or specific information
3. Sequencing ideas / events
4. Understanding meaning of words
5. Recognising cause and effect relationships
6. Predicting outcomes
7. Drawing conclusions.
SECTION D ( TEXT COMPLETION )
SECTION D ( TEXT COMPLETION )
Questions 26 – 30 ( A picture and a short text with 5 missing words )
You are advised to spend only 6 minutes on Section D
Tips
- Study the picture. Read the text carefully.
- Study the options given for each blank.
- Get the clues to the answers from the picture and sentences given.
- Choose the most suitable word to fill in each blank.
- If you are unsure of the answers, make a good guess.
- Do not leave any question unanswered.
Types of Grammar Items Tested
1. Articles- a,an,the 6. Prepositions – along, across, from, against
2. Nouns – park, beach, broom 7. Conjunctions – so, but, while,
3. Pronouns- they, them, themselves 8. Wh- questions – whom , who, what, when
4. Adjectives – beautiful, heavy 9. Tenses – Present Continuous
5. Adverbs- slowly, quickly 10. Subject-Verb Agreement
11. Collective Nouns – herd , swarm , troop, flock
12. Infinitive-to
Questions 26 – 30 ( A picture and a short text with 5 missing words )
You are advised to spend only 6 minutes on Section D
Tips
- Study the picture. Read the text carefully.
- Study the options given for each blank.
- Get the clues to the answers from the picture and sentences given.
- Choose the most suitable word to fill in each blank.
- If you are unsure of the answers, make a good guess.
- Do not leave any question unanswered.
Types of Grammar Items Tested
1. Articles- a,an,the 6. Prepositions – along, across, from, against
2. Nouns – park, beach, broom 7. Conjunctions – so, but, while,
3. Pronouns- they, them, themselves 8. Wh- questions – whom , who, what, when
4. Adjectives – beautiful, heavy 9. Tenses – Present Continuous
5. Adverbs- slowly, quickly 10. Subject-Verb Agreement
11. Collective Nouns – herd , swarm , troop, flock
12. Infinitive-to
Section C ( Punctuation )
Section C ( Punctuation )
Questions 24 and 25 ( For each question, 4 sentences are given )
You are advised to spend only 2 minutes on Questions 24 and 25
Tips
-Look at all the options carefully and focus on the punctuation marks.
-Read each sentence carefully . Make sure that you choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
Questions 24 and 25 ( For each question, 4 sentences are given )
You are advised to spend only 2 minutes on Questions 24 and 25
Tips
-Look at all the options carefully and focus on the punctuation marks.
-Read each sentence carefully . Make sure that you choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
Section C ( Spelling )
Section C ( Spelling )
Questions 22 – 23 ( 2 sentences with a missing word in each sentence)
You are advised to spend 2 mins. on Questions 22 & 23
- Study the pictures and sentences given.
- It there are no pictures given, look for clues in the sentence.
- Check the options given and choose the correct spelling for the missing word.
- Read the sentence again and check your answers.
Categories of Words Tested
1. Places
2. Objects
3. Games
4. Vehicles – mode of transport
5. Clothing
6. Occupations
7. Hobbies
8. Animals - insects
9. Relationships
10. Buildings
11. Fruit
12. Vegetables
13. Food
14. Adjective – description
15. Food
16. Drinks
Questions 22 – 23 ( 2 sentences with a missing word in each sentence)
You are advised to spend 2 mins. on Questions 22 & 23
- Study the pictures and sentences given.
- It there are no pictures given, look for clues in the sentence.
- Check the options given and choose the correct spelling for the missing word.
- Read the sentence again and check your answers.
Categories of Words Tested
1. Places
2. Objects
3. Games
4. Vehicles – mode of transport
5. Clothing
6. Occupations
7. Hobbies
8. Animals - insects
9. Relationships
10. Buildings
11. Fruit
12. Vegetables
13. Food
14. Adjective – description
15. Food
16. Drinks
Section C ( Grammar )
Section C ( Grammar )
Questions 16 – 21 ( 6 sentences with a missing word in each sentence )
You are advised to spend only 8 mins. On Questions 16 – 21 .
- Pictures may be given for some questions.
- If no pictures are given, look for clues in the sentence.
- Make a good guess if you are unsure of the answers.
- Write the word in the blank and read the sentence aloud.
- If the sentence is logical and grammatically correct, circle that option as your answer.
- Answer all questions.
Grammar Items Tested
1. Articles
2. Nouns
3. Pronouns
4. Adjectives
5. Comparison of Adjectives
6. Adverbs
7. Prepositions
8. Conjunctions
9. WH-questions
10. Tenses – Present Tense, Present Continuous Tense, Past Tense, Past Continuous Tense,
Past Participle, Future Tense
11. Verbs – Interrogative Verbs, Main Verbs, Verbs-to-be,
12. Subject-Verb Agreement
13. Quantifiers
14. Determiners
15. Antonyms
16. Synonyms
Questions 16 – 21 ( 6 sentences with a missing word in each sentence )
You are advised to spend only 8 mins. On Questions 16 – 21 .
- Pictures may be given for some questions.
- If no pictures are given, look for clues in the sentence.
- Make a good guess if you are unsure of the answers.
- Write the word in the blank and read the sentence aloud.
- If the sentence is logical and grammatically correct, circle that option as your answer.
- Answer all questions.
Grammar Items Tested
1. Articles
2. Nouns
3. Pronouns
4. Adjectives
5. Comparison of Adjectives
6. Adverbs
7. Prepositions
8. Conjunctions
9. WH-questions
10. Tenses – Present Tense, Present Continuous Tense, Past Tense, Past Continuous Tense,
Past Participle, Future Tense
11. Verbs – Interrogative Verbs, Main Verbs, Verbs-to-be,
12. Subject-Verb Agreement
13. Quantifiers
14. Determiners
15. Antonyms
16. Synonyms
Section B ( Social Expressions )
Section B ( Social Expressions )
Questions 11 – 15 ( 5 questions with various situations )
You are advised to spend only 6 minutes on Section B.
Types of Situations and Responses
1. Greetings
2. Introducing yourself and others
3. Taking leave
4. Giving and seeking information
5. Giving instructions and carrying out instructions
6. Requesting for objects
7. Telephone conversations
8. Other social expressions
9. Giving directions
Tips
- Understand the situation and the sentences in each picture.
- Look at the pictures and ask yourself what the people are doing.
- Read through all the options given before you choose the best option.
- Use your common sense to decide on the best answer.
- Make a good guess if you are unsure of the answer.
Questions 11 – 15 ( 5 questions with various situations )
You are advised to spend only 6 minutes on Section B.
Types of Situations and Responses
1. Greetings
2. Introducing yourself and others
3. Taking leave
4. Giving and seeking information
5. Giving instructions and carrying out instructions
6. Requesting for objects
7. Telephone conversations
8. Other social expressions
9. Giving directions
Tips
- Understand the situation and the sentences in each picture.
- Look at the pictures and ask yourself what the people are doing.
- Read through all the options given before you choose the best option.
- Use your common sense to decide on the best answer.
- Make a good guess if you are unsure of the answer.
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 ) ,
Samples questions.
1. The hunter turned his head when he heard the low _____________of a bear.
A. growl B. bleat C. roar D. bark
2. Gopal is staying with his ___________because his parents have passed away.
A. host B. teacher C. friends D. guardian
3. Karim practices blowing the _____________during his leisure.
A. drum B. clarinet C. guitar D. cymbal
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 ) ,
Samples questions.
1. The hunter turned his head when he heard the low _____________of a bear.
A. growl B. bleat C. roar D. bark
2. Gopal is staying with his ___________because his parents have passed away.
A. host B. teacher C. friends D. guardian
3. Karim practices blowing the _____________during his leisure.
A. drum B. clarinet C. guitar D. cymbal
ANALYSIS OF UPSR ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1 ( 2006- 2010 )
Section A ,Questions 1 – 10 ( VOCABULARY )
Question No 1 : Animals, footwear, plants , adverbs, places
Question No 2 : Footwear, place, transport, clothes, adjectives
Question No 3 : Kitchen utensils, relationship, animals, verbs (past tense ), animals (home )
Question No 4 : Objects, animals, occupation, animals, adverb of manner
Questions No 5 – 7: Fishing, Personal hygiene, Gardening , Having dinner at a restaurant
Question No 8 : Situation – At a stall, Stroking a cat, Having breakfast, In the bedroom, In the garden.
Question No 9: Situation – Mending shoes, Returning a wallet, Hanging the clothes, In the garden,painting
Question No 10: Situation – Playing with rabbits, Mowing the lawn,Missed the bus,
Baking a cake, Tapping the rubber tree.
Section B , Questions 11 – 15 ( SOCIAL AND LANGUAGE EXPRESSIONS )
Question No 11: How is your new school? ( To enquire ) / Does it fit you? ( To enquire )
I enjoyed the chicken curry. ( To confirm ) / Thank you for switching on the
light . ( To express gratitude ) / I did , but it’s too spicy. ( To explain )
Question No 12: It will start at any time. ( To inform ) / I would suggest these roses. ( To suggest)
I would like another piece. ( To request ) / I’ll help you to look for them.
( To offer ) / These hibiscus are beautiful, aren’t they? ( To ask for confirmation)
Question No 13: Where did you buy the blouse? ( To enquire ) / Go straight and take the first junction. ( To explain) / There’s someone at the door. ( To explain ) /
It’s alright! I can manage. ( To decline ) / Where is the nearest bus stop?
( To enquire )
Question No 14 : Which one would you like? ( To offer ) / Oh, how kind of you .
( To express gratitude. ) / Let me give you a hand. ( To offer ) / Jenny bought it at the new bakery. ( To inform ) / Pleased to meet you. ( To greet )
Question No 15: I can’t find my keys. ( To inform ) / I need a room for tonight. ( To request )/
I’ll take you to the clinic. ( To inform) / Let me check it for you. ( To offer )/
Please help me clean the hutch. ( To request )
Section C , Questions 16 - 25 ( GRAMMAR , SPELLING & PUNCTUATI ON )
Ques. 16: Comparison of adjective / Adverbs / Adverbs / Articles/ Articles
Ques. 17: Preposition /Adjectives / Adjectives / Verbs ( Interrogative ) / Main Verbs
Ques. 18: Pronoun / Quantifiers /Conjunction / Verbs ( to-be ) / Subject-verb Agreement /
Ques. 19: Adverb / Comparison of Adjective/ Present Tense / Prepositions / Conjunctions
Ques. 20: Conjunction / Past Tense / Verb / Conjunctions / Determiners
Ques. 21: Synonyms / Synonyms / Synonyms / Antonyms - Opposites / Antonyms-Opposites
Ques. 22: Spelling- Object / Description / Mode of Transport / Insects / Vegetables
Ques. 23: Spelling – Part of the body/ Food / Object / Object/ Adjectives
Ques. 24: Punctuation: Full stop / Apostrophe / Comma / Question marks / Exclamation marks
Ques. 25: Punctuation: Question marks/ Exclamation marks / Exclamation marks / Exclamation marks / Comma
Section D, Questions 26 – 30 ( TEXT COMPLETION )
Yr 2006 2007 2008
Q. No. 26: Past Tense Q. No. 26: Present Tense No. No 26: Noun
27: Collective Noun 27: Common Noun 27: Preposition
28: Preposition 28: Verb 28: Noun
29: Noun 29: Adjectives 29: Past Continuous Tense
30: Adverb 30: Preposition 30: Noun
Yr 2009 2010
Q. No, 26: Noun Q. No. 26: Noun
27: Noun 27: Verbs
28: Noun 28: Infinitive ‘to’
29: Verbs 29: Prepositions
30: Verb-to-be 30: Pronouns
Section E , Questions 31 – 40 ( READING AND COMPREHENSION )
( NL ) : Non-linear ( L ): Linear
Qs 31 – 35 Qs 36 – 40
2006 - TV Programme ( NL ) Narrative ( L )
2007 - Diary ( NL ) Factual ( L )
2008 - Life Processes ( NL ) Dialogue ( L )
2009 - Process in making ( NL ) Letter ( L )
2010 - Notice ( NL ) Narrative ( L )
Types of Questions Question Number
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Main Idea
( Ide-ide penting ) 33 31 31, 36 - 32
Specific Information
( Maklumat tertentu ) 31 32,39,40 32, 37, 38 31,34,36 31, 33, 34
Predicting outcomes
( Meramalkan hasil-hasil) 32,40 - 33 37, 39 40
Drawing conclusion
(Membuat kesimpulan )
Cause and Effect
( sebab dan kesan ) 35 38 40 32, 38, 40 -
Relationship
( Perhubungan ) 34, 37 35 - 35 36, 38
Vocabulary
( Perbendaharaan Kata ) 38 33,37 35,39 33 35, 39
Inference
( Inferens ) 36 34,36 - - 37
Sequencing
( Urutan ) 39 - 34 - -
Question No 1 : Animals, footwear, plants , adverbs, places
Question No 2 : Footwear, place, transport, clothes, adjectives
Question No 3 : Kitchen utensils, relationship, animals, verbs (past tense ), animals (home )
Question No 4 : Objects, animals, occupation, animals, adverb of manner
Questions No 5 – 7: Fishing, Personal hygiene, Gardening , Having dinner at a restaurant
Question No 8 : Situation – At a stall, Stroking a cat, Having breakfast, In the bedroom, In the garden.
Question No 9: Situation – Mending shoes, Returning a wallet, Hanging the clothes, In the garden,painting
Question No 10: Situation – Playing with rabbits, Mowing the lawn,Missed the bus,
Baking a cake, Tapping the rubber tree.
Section B , Questions 11 – 15 ( SOCIAL AND LANGUAGE EXPRESSIONS )
Question No 11: How is your new school? ( To enquire ) / Does it fit you? ( To enquire )
I enjoyed the chicken curry. ( To confirm ) / Thank you for switching on the
light . ( To express gratitude ) / I did , but it’s too spicy. ( To explain )
Question No 12: It will start at any time. ( To inform ) / I would suggest these roses. ( To suggest)
I would like another piece. ( To request ) / I’ll help you to look for them.
( To offer ) / These hibiscus are beautiful, aren’t they? ( To ask for confirmation)
Question No 13: Where did you buy the blouse? ( To enquire ) / Go straight and take the first junction. ( To explain) / There’s someone at the door. ( To explain ) /
It’s alright! I can manage. ( To decline ) / Where is the nearest bus stop?
( To enquire )
Question No 14 : Which one would you like? ( To offer ) / Oh, how kind of you .
( To express gratitude. ) / Let me give you a hand. ( To offer ) / Jenny bought it at the new bakery. ( To inform ) / Pleased to meet you. ( To greet )
Question No 15: I can’t find my keys. ( To inform ) / I need a room for tonight. ( To request )/
I’ll take you to the clinic. ( To inform) / Let me check it for you. ( To offer )/
Please help me clean the hutch. ( To request )
Section C , Questions 16 - 25 ( GRAMMAR , SPELLING & PUNCTUATI ON )
Ques. 16: Comparison of adjective / Adverbs / Adverbs / Articles/ Articles
Ques. 17: Preposition /Adjectives / Adjectives / Verbs ( Interrogative ) / Main Verbs
Ques. 18: Pronoun / Quantifiers /Conjunction / Verbs ( to-be ) / Subject-verb Agreement /
Ques. 19: Adverb / Comparison of Adjective/ Present Tense / Prepositions / Conjunctions
Ques. 20: Conjunction / Past Tense / Verb / Conjunctions / Determiners
Ques. 21: Synonyms / Synonyms / Synonyms / Antonyms - Opposites / Antonyms-Opposites
Ques. 22: Spelling- Object / Description / Mode of Transport / Insects / Vegetables
Ques. 23: Spelling – Part of the body/ Food / Object / Object/ Adjectives
Ques. 24: Punctuation: Full stop / Apostrophe / Comma / Question marks / Exclamation marks
Ques. 25: Punctuation: Question marks/ Exclamation marks / Exclamation marks / Exclamation marks / Comma
Section D, Questions 26 – 30 ( TEXT COMPLETION )
Yr 2006 2007 2008
Q. No. 26: Past Tense Q. No. 26: Present Tense No. No 26: Noun
27: Collective Noun 27: Common Noun 27: Preposition
28: Preposition 28: Verb 28: Noun
29: Noun 29: Adjectives 29: Past Continuous Tense
30: Adverb 30: Preposition 30: Noun
Yr 2009 2010
Q. No, 26: Noun Q. No. 26: Noun
27: Noun 27: Verbs
28: Noun 28: Infinitive ‘to’
29: Verbs 29: Prepositions
30: Verb-to-be 30: Pronouns
Section E , Questions 31 – 40 ( READING AND COMPREHENSION )
( NL ) : Non-linear ( L ): Linear
Qs 31 – 35 Qs 36 – 40
2006 - TV Programme ( NL ) Narrative ( L )
2007 - Diary ( NL ) Factual ( L )
2008 - Life Processes ( NL ) Dialogue ( L )
2009 - Process in making ( NL ) Letter ( L )
2010 - Notice ( NL ) Narrative ( L )
Types of Questions Question Number
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Main Idea
( Ide-ide penting ) 33 31 31, 36 - 32
Specific Information
( Maklumat tertentu ) 31 32,39,40 32, 37, 38 31,34,36 31, 33, 34
Predicting outcomes
( Meramalkan hasil-hasil) 32,40 - 33 37, 39 40
Drawing conclusion
(Membuat kesimpulan )
Cause and Effect
( sebab dan kesan ) 35 38 40 32, 38, 40 -
Relationship
( Perhubungan ) 34, 37 35 - 35 36, 38
Vocabulary
( Perbendaharaan Kata ) 38 33,37 35,39 33 35, 39
Inference
( Inferens ) 36 34,36 - - 37
Sequencing
( Urutan ) 39 - 34 - -
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.
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.
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.
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.
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