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Section A : Grammar [ 20 marks ] [ Time suggested : 20 minutes ] Question 1 – 10 Each sentence contains ONE error. Underline the wrong word in each sentence. 1. The children was in the kitchen with their mother when the phone rang. 2. Zaara and Qistina tidies their rooms during weekends. 3. One of them climb the mango tree in Pak Ahmad’s orchard. 4. I drinks milk before going to school every day. 5. We drive to the beach on our last day of school holiday. 6. Hussainy ran faster then Kassim during the competition yesterday. 7. Uncle Farid brought some souvenirs for my family and I. 8. Haleem was hungry because he did not had his breakfast. 9. My brother was very tired, so she went to bed early. 10. The dripping water from the wet clothes are forming a big puddle. Question 11- 20 The following sentences contain one error which is underlined. Write the correct word in the boxes provided. 1. We’ve already watering the plants in the garden. 2. Myra write a long letter to her friend last week.

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Section A : Grammar

[ 20 marks ]

[ Time suggested : 20 minutes ]

Question 1 – 10

Each sentence contains ONE error. Underline the wrong word in each sentence.

1. The children was in the kitchen with their mother when the phone rang.

2. Zaara and Qistina tidies their rooms during weekends.

3. One of them climb the mango tree in Pak Ahmad’s orchard.

4. I drinks milk before going to school every day.

5. We drive to the beach on our last day of school holiday.

6. Hussainy ran faster then Kassim during the competition yesterday.

7. Uncle Farid brought some souvenirs for my family and I.

8. Haleem was hungry because he did not had his breakfast.

9. My brother was very tired, so she went to bed early.

10. The dripping water from the wet clothes are forming a big puddle.

Question 11- 20

The following sentences contain one error which is underlined. Write the correct word in the boxes provided.

1. We’ve already watering the plants in the garden.

2. Myra write a long letter to her friend last week.

3. I need any money to buy lunch today.

4. She got up and run to the door.

5. Who’s purse is on that dining table?

6. My grandmother will visit us in March 29.

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7. We are trying to find a good acomodation for our holiday.

8. Early bird catch the worm.

9. The girls had left they rooms a moment ago.

10. Did you went to the cinema with your sister yesterday?

Section B : Non-linear Comprehension

[ 20 marks ]

[ Time suggested : 20 minutes ]

Read the instructions below and choose the best answer for the questions that follow.

1. How long does it take to cook soybean milk?

____________________________________________________________________

2. Name three ingredients that are needed to make soybean milk.

a. _________________________________________

b. _________________________________________

c. _________________________________________

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3. List two other ingredients to boil in the saucepan apart from the soybean milk.

a. _________________________________________

b. _________________________________________

4. Soybean milk is thirst-quenching when it is taken _____________________________.

5. Match the words with their synonym from the text above.

a. Place = ______________________________

b. Mix = ______________________________

c. Attain = ______________________________

6. State TRUE (T) or FALSE (F) for the statements below.

a. Beans can be soaked for 5 hours. _____________

b. The beans have to be blended until a smooth pulp is obtained. _____________

c. Sugar must be added together with screw pine leaves and gingerslices. _____________

d. Soybean milk can be served while it’s still hot. _____________

7. Arrange and number these steps into the correct order.

Pour the pulp into a muslin cloth and squeeze it until it is dry.

After washing the beans, add them with 2 cups of water in a blender.

Serve the soybean milk either hot or cold.

Blend them until you get a smooth pulp.

Add sugar into the saucepan.

Then, pour soybean milk into saucepan and boil it together with screw pine leaves and ginger.

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Section C : Comprehension

[ 20 marks ]

[ Time suggested : 20 minutes ]

Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.

1. Who obtained independence for Malaysia?

___________________________________________________________________________

[ 1 mark ]

2. What is the purpose of the Merdeka day parade?

___________________________________________________________________________

[ 1 mark ]

3. From the passage, what can you infer is the Jalur Gemilang?

___________________________________________________________________________

[ 1 mark ]

4. Why did the older generation tear up during the shouting of Merdeka?

___________________________________________________________________________

[ 1 mark ]

5. What was the first and last thing done on the day?

___________________________________________________________________________

[ 1 mark ]

6. Which word in the passage that has the same meaning as ‘to get something’?

___________________________________________________________________________

[ 1 mark ]

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To :

From :

Subject :

Dear _______________,___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Your friend,___________________

7. Do you think the Merdeka Day Parade is important? Why?

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

[ 2 mark ]

8. In your opinion, what should teenagers do to show their love to the country?

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

[ 2 mark ]

9. Imagine that you went to the Merdeka Day Parade with your family. Write a short email to your friend and

tell him/ her about your experience and how you felt throughout the event. Use the passage above to help you.

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Section D : Writing

[ 45 marks ]

[ Time suggested : 1 Hour ]

A. You have just received a call from your cousin. She wants to know how to make carrot juice. Using the pictures and notes below, explain to her how to make carrot juice.

When explaining the steps: You may use all the notes given Elaborate on the given notes to make it interesting Add any other relevant information Make sure it is not less than 100 words.

[ 15 marks ]

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B. Last semester holidays, you went to your grandfather’s farm. Write a letter to your friend telling him/her about what you did with your grandparents. Use the pictures and words below to help you.

When writing your letter: You may use all the notes given Elaborate on the given notes to make it interesting Add any other relevant information Make sure it is not less than 150 words.

[ 30 marks ]