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To End A Composition

Some suggested conclusions

• Everyone went home tired but happy.
• He was glad he had done a good job.
• They enjoyed themselves very much.
• They had a wonderful time.
• It was a memorable day for them.
• He is a responsible boy.
• I am proud to be his friend.
• He had learnt a good lesson.
• He promised he will never do it again.

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Some Suggested Similies That Can Be Used

• as beautiful as the rainbow
• as proud as a peacock
• as big as an elephant
• as busy as a bee / an ant
• as clear as crystal
• as cold as ice
• as deep as well
• as fast as lightning
• as green as grass
• as hungry as a wolf
• as loud as thunder
• as white as snow
• as slow as a tortoise / snail
• as sweet as honey / sugar

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Some Suggested Expressions That Can Be Used Before Starting A New Sentence

1. Quickly .................................
2. Suddenly ..............................
3. Immediately ........................
4. After that ..............................
5. A few minutes later ..............
6. Later on ................................
7. The next day ........................
8. After some time ....................
9. While ....................................
10. As ..........................................

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Question 2B
Sample reasons for items chose....

1. Food / drinks / menu / meal

• It is delicious and tasty.
• It is my favourite food.
• It is easy to cook / to prepare / to serve.
• It is good for health because it contains vitamins / minerals and protein.
• I like the taste.
• It is nutritious.
• It offers free ........

2. Transport / vehicles

• It is the most comfortable way of travelling.
• It is an economical way of travelling.
• It is more convenient / comfortable.
• It is a faster means of transport, so I will not feel bored.
• I can reach the destination earlier.
• I like to see the beautiful scenery along the way.

3. Free discount offer / prices / free gifts

• The offer is attractive. I like it very much.
• I can save my money. ( discount )
• I can use the money to buy something else.
• I can use my money to buy books.
• I can add to my collection.
• I can get it cheaper.
• I can get it at a lower price.
• I can keep it as a souvenir.

4. Activities / contest / competition

• The activities are very interesting and challenging.
• The activities are suitable for my age.
• I can get a lot of knowledge.
• I can meet a lot of new friends by joining the contest / competition.
• I am talented in ...... , so I can have the opportunity to show my talent.
• This activity is very useful and has a lot of benefits.
• This activity is simple and easy to do.

5. Pets

• It is a cute animal.
• It is easy to look after.
• I can take care of it easily.
• I can play with it.
• I can have a company.
• It helps to look after the house.
• It is easier to manage as it eats only.....

6. Society / club

• The activities are interesting.
• It can increase my knowledge.
• It teaches me to be independent.
• It gives me chance to mix around.
• I can get many new friends.
• I can cooperate with the other members.
• It has a lot of benefits.
• I can learn many new things.

7. Colours / patterns / fashion

• It is beautiful.
• It is attractive and nice.
• It suits me.
• It is the lastest design and fashion.
• I like the colour.
• It is my favourite colour.

8. Hobby / interest

• I will enjoy myself doing it.
• I can share my hobby with my friends as we have the same interest.
• I can do something beneficial during my free time.
• I can widen my knowledge / interest.
• I can get many friends.

9. Time taken / duration of time

• It takes a shorter time to finish my work.
• It takes a shorter time to reach the destination.
• the time given is enough for me to complete my work.

10. Topic / title / theme

• The topic is suitable for my age.
• The topic is very interesting.
• The topic is very simple and easy.
• The topic is related to our daily life.

11. Facilities

• I will feel comfortable with the facilities provided.
• I will feel more convenient.
• I can use the facilities provided.
• I can save the money and time.

12. Occupations

• I can earn more money for a living.
• It teaches me to be responsible.
• It teaches me to be independent.
• I am commited to my job.
• I can support my parents.

13. Age group

• It is suitable for me as I am .... years old.
• I am eligible as .... , so I can take part.

14. Pen-pal

• He / She is from ..... . If I have the chance, I will visit his / her country one day.
• We have the same hobbies, so we can exchange ideas.
• We share the same hobby / interest / idea.
• We are of the same age.
• She / He is older than I, so I can learn many new things from her / him.
• He / She can be my foster brother / sister.

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Making Simple Sentences

Sample 1

Amin walks.

Ai Ling sings.

They study.

A fish swims.

Sample 2 ( with story line )

Amin walks to school.

Ai Ling sings on the stage.

They study in the library.

A fish swims in the aquarium.

Sample 3 ( with story line )

Amin walks to school in the morning.

Ai Ling sings on the stage every night.

They study in the library every evening.

A fish swims in the aquarium everyday.

COMPOUND SENTENCES

Sample 1

1. Amin walks to school everyday.
2. Ai Ling walks to school everyday.
3. Amin and Ai Ling walk to school everyday.

Sample 2

1. Amin is a handsome boy.
2. Amin is a lazy boy.
3. Amin is a handsome but lazy boy.

COMPLEX SENTENCES

1. The man whom you saw lives near the flats.
2. Here is the book that is worth reading.
3. They visited the spot where the accident took place.
4. While he was on his way to school this morning, he saw an accident.

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English Workshop
Paper 2

Question 1

• To write 5 sentences based on the situation in the picture.
• Sentences must be correct in grammar and structure
• You may or may not use the words given in the box

Very Important

• Identify the words given in the box that you know.
• Identify the main idea of the situation shown.
• DO NOT write more than 1 sentence for each number.
• AVOID putting yourself in the situation.
• AVOID using names for people shown UNLESS you can clearly describe them from the rest.
• AVOID using colour to describe someone or something.
• DO NOT use Malay words in your writing UNLESS it has no words in English. Eg. ' nasi goreng' ... ( Fried rice )
• AVOID using time frame to avoid writing story ( eg. Last week, Once ... )

Question 2B

The Task

To make a choice and give reason/ reasons for the choice made.

Very Important

• Do not use memorized expressions.
• Do not write in bullets.
• Do not use sequence connectors blindly.

Tips

• Read the question carefully to understand on what you are supposed to write and answer. ( ...for your mother... / ...for your brother... / etc. )
• Take your time and think before answering.
• State your choice clearly and write the reasons for your choice.
• Use 'cheap' or ' expensive' for the objects and 'low' or 'high' for the price.
• Draw a mind map to see the points and reasons clearly.
• Write the reasons in an organized manner.

Question 3

The Task

• To write a story about the given pictures by using a variety of sentence patterns.
• To use new words and expressions to make one's story interesting.
• To write in a paragraph/ paragraphs.
• You may or may not use all the words given.

Very Important

• Do not repeat your ideas. ( Eg: He plays football everyday. He plays football everyday with his friends. )
• You may change the order of the words/ notes given but it must fit the context.
• It is not necessary to replace the dashes with words.
• You may break up the phrases by inserting your own words correctly.
• Correct spelling and punctuation are very important.
• AVOID changing the tenses used in the given words/ notes. ( To avoid confusion )
• All given words may or may not be used and you may change or replace with other words that are similar in meaning. ( in context / suitable )
• All sentences are considered as a whole.

Tips

• READ THE INSTRUCTIONS. ( You may use the words given ... / Use all the words given ... )
• HAVE A SHORT INTRODUCTION AND CONCLUSION TO THE STORY ( If possible )
• Study the words / notes given - identify the tenses and the words used.
• Draft your sentences before writing them in the question paper.
• Try to have variety of sentences. Eg: Simple sentences and compound sentences. ( Azmi was walking. He was alone. * Azmi was walking alone. )
• Add new words and interesting expressions but must be according to the context of the sentences.

Examples of suitable and interesting expressions

geese - clever / brave window - opened window running - quickly

house - wooden / old etc.

• Check all the sentences - the grammar and the flow / sequence of the sentences and ideas.
• Handwriting should be clear and legible.
• There is no limit in the number of words or sentences.

Apprciation and Reflection

Firstly,I would like to thank my English teacher, Pn. Ng for helping to complete my folio. Without her guidance, I would never had completed this folio. Next, I would like to thank my parents for helping me to complete this folio. Lastly, I would like to thank my friends who helped me in this folio.

Before this folio, I did not understand what is the meaning of 'conflict'. After this folio, I begin to understand more about it.