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.
