USING GRAMMAR CORRECTLY

Objects
People + Articles
+ SN / PN Verbs
+ Articles 4 basic
+ Quantifier
+ SN / PN tenses
+ Quantifier
+ Present tense
+ Present Cont’ Tense
WHO? WHAT? + Past tense
Ways + Future tense

5W1H
How many
There is Place
There are
HOW? WHERE? + prepositions
of location
How long
measurement WHY? WHEN?

Time
Reasons + prepositions
+ because of time
+ infinitive to
+ for

SAMPLE OF SENTENCES
Article One day, Siti saw an old woman. The old woman was walking on the road.
She held a basket in her hand.
Quantifiers Mother prepares some food for breakfast for us every morning. We usually
drink a little milk and eat a few slices of bread before we go to school.

Pronouns This is my father. He is a carpenter. He makes furniture. I always help him.

I am so proud of him.

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Singular & Plural Mak Limah wants to cook chicken rice. She buys a chicken, five tomatoes,
two cucumbers and ten chilies.
Present Tense Pak Abu is a hawker. He sells drinks and local cakes in a stall in front of his
house. Every day, many customers come to buy the food he sells.
Present Azman is at his grandfather ‘s orchard. His grandfather is plucking
Continuous tense
rambutans. He is helping him. His brother Hazim is coming. They are
eating the rambutan happily.
Past tense Ali brought a cat home and showed it to his mother. He cleaned and fed it
with milk and fish. He kept it as his pet. His family loved the kitten so much.
Future tense My mother will bake a cake for my birthday. She will invite my friends. I
will celebrate my birthday with them.
Preposition Aiman was in the library. He climbed up the ladder to get a book. The book
(of place)
was on the top shelf. Then, he got down and walked through the door.

Preposition Hazan is waiting for the next train. It will arrive in five minutes. The station
(of time)
operates from 6.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m.

Adjective Aisyah used some colourful papers , hard board and a pair of sharp
scissors to make a birthday card.
Verb – to- be Badrul is an active boy. He likes jogging.
The twins are pretty. Their mother loves them very much.
Verb – to -have Zalina has a fish. It is a gold fish.
The children have new toys. They are very happy.
Adverbs It was raining. A man got in the car quickly. He drove his car
carefully. When he arrived home, his wife opened the door immediately
SECTION A

prepare

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SECTION A
Practice
Study the notes below and use the information to complete the text. 1

SEKOLAH KEBANGSAAN SERI KEMBANGAN

NOTICE

28 May 2019

Title : Child Safety Protection Carnival

Date : Saturday ( 1st June 2019 )

Time : 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Venue : school hall

Aims : to raise awareness and educate everyone on the importance

of

child safety and protection.

Fee : free

Activities:

* Talk on Self Protection

* Poster competition on Self Protection

· Self-defence demonstrations and parenting advice

· Indoor Games

Let’s make our school and community safe.

Miss Alya Mohd Zain
Carnival Coordinator

Sekolah Kebangsaaan Seri Kembangan is organising ……………………..

…………………………………...………………………………………………… …….( 1 )
It will be held ………..................…………………. ( 2 ) The carnival will start at
………………………………. ( 3 ) in the school hall.
The organising committee is inviting all the pupils and parents to join hands to
………………………………………………………………………………………… ( 4 ) and
educate everyone on the importance of child safety and protection. There will be many
interesting activities such as talk on Self Protection, a poster competition on Self Protection,
self- defence demonstrations, and parenting advice. Admission
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SECTION A
Practice
Study the passage and use the information to complete the text. 5

Spending Wisely
“Hi, Kim Seng!” said Jagjit.
“Hello, Jagjit!” replied Kim Seng. “You look like you are in a hurry.
Where are you going?”
“My brother’s birthday is tomorrow. I’m going to the department
store to buy him a present,” said Jagjit excitedly.
“Wow, that’s great! What are you going to buy for him?” asked Kim
Seng.
“At first, I wanted to buy him a new backpack. The one that he has
now is old,” replied Jagjit with a smile. She continued, “The type of
backpack my brother likes cost at least RM100.00. That is too expensive!
However, his favourite singer just released a new CD. It is RM49.90. That
is within my budget.”
“That’s great. Now I know how you spend wisely and save money,”
said Kim Seng.
“A penny saved is a penny earned,” replied Jagjit. “It is always a
good idea to have a budget when you plan to buy things. I have to go now.
See you tomorrow.”
“See you. Goodbye,” said Kim Seng.

Jargit met Kim Seng in a hurry. He was on the way to

__________________________ (1) She wanted to buy
_________________________ (2) for her brother. At first she decided to get
___________________________(3) for him, but it was too expensive.
Finally, she bought _____________________(4) instead. She remembered
her teacher`s advice ___________________________________________
(5) before buying things.

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SECTION A
Practice
Study the notes below and use the information to complete the text. 2

harvest rattan – remove – leaves -

spiny sheaths -whips

Go along Jalan Harimau until you come to a roundabout. At the

roundabout, take the _____________________ (1) into Jalan Telawi. As you travel

along this road, you will pass _________________________________(2) on your

left. On your right is the library. Keep going straight until you reach a crossroad with

traffic lights.

Turn ___________________ (3) Jalan Perwira. Along Jalan Perwira, you will

see the police station on your left and Kinrara Cinema on your right. When you come

to ________________________ (4) turn left into Jalan Kucing.

_______________________________ (5) and you will find the railway station on

your left. (10 marks)

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SECTION B
2a)

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF LIME

High in vitamin C

Reduce body odour

Flavanoids that
help reduce
cholesterol

Contain folate to
prevent heart
desease

Help weight loss

Organic Facts
www.organicfacts.net

Word
Aids

content benefits healthy prevent reduce

kandungan faedah sihat mencegah mengurangkan
loose disease refreshing contain drink
kurang penyakit menyegarkan mengandungi minuman

List three contents in lime

1………………………………………………………………………………………

2………………………………………………………………………………………

3………………………………………………………………………………………

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SECTION B
2(b)
Useful tips to write format writing

Sample Opening (email/letter/post card)

1. How are you? I hope you are fine.
2. How are you? I hope you are doing well.
3. How are you? I hope you are in the best of health.
4. How are you? I hope you are doing great.
5. How are you? I hope you had a great weekend.

Content
6. I would like to tell you ……………………………………..
7. The purpose of this email is………………………………..
8. I’m writing this……………to tell you about……………...
9. I suggest you should………………………………………..
10. I’m writing to share with you about ……………………….
11. I’m writing to invite you to …………………………………

Sample Closure
12. I think that’s all for now. See you soon.
13. I think that’s all the time I’ve got.
14. I want to hit the hay now. See you soon.
15. That’s all for now. Can’t wait to see you again.
16. I hope to hear more from you. Bye for now.

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TIPS and STEPS
1. Read the instruction carefully and circle / underline the verbs and nouns.
2. Tell the pupils the task and show the sample of the task. (e.g: email)
3. Use the ‘WH’ questions to get the information. (choose three questions)
4. Give the pupils the vocabulary related to the content. (verbs, nouns and adjectives)

What The activities or verbs action and the noun in the

situation
Who The character / subject in the stimulus

Where? The place

When? The time

Why? The reasons

How? The ways / distance/ numbers / process

Write a note
Your sister wants to know about the health benefits of lime. Write a note to describe at
least 3 benefits of limes. Write your answer between 50 to 80 words.

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF LIME

High in vitamin C

Reduce body odour

Flavanoids that
help reduce
cholesterol

Contain folate to
prevent heart
desease

Help weight loss

Organic Facts
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www.organicfacts.net
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What?
has vitamin c What? has vitamin C.
can make juice
Lime can reduce cholesterol.
What? What?
loose body Topic: It helps to body weight.
can reduce loose
weight Lime
cholesterol
prevent a heart disease.
What? What?
prevent a can make lime juice.
heart refreshing
disease drink Is a refreshing drink.

Dear ……………….
(introduction) I would like to tell you about ………………………………………
(content) Here are the benefits of lime. First, it has……………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
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It contains flavonoids that can ……………….………..…… …………. so, lime helps to
loose……………………………………………………. Next, it has folate which prevent
………………………………………………………………….. (closure) Lastly, we can
make……………. …………………… It is…………………………………….. It’s best
to drink during hot day. I hope you can get the ……………………………………… of
lime.

Me,

Julia.

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SECTION B

2a)

Pulau Pangkor

Word
Aids

snorkeling factory Water sport Waterfall sunset

menyelam kilang Sukan air Air Terjun Matahari 

terbenam

hanging bridge picnic holiday Taste Enjoy water

jambatan  berkhemah percutian merasa sport
gantung

List three activities that you can do at the island.

1………………………………………………………………………………………

2………………………………………………………………………………………

3………………………………………………………………………………………

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You are going for a holiday with your cousin. Write an email to your cousin suggesting three
places for the holiday. You may include details such as activities, interesting features and
other useful information. Write your answer between 50 to 80 words.

S V O/C

…………………… We can have a holiday at Pulau

…………………… Pangkor.
What?
………………… Can have a can go to the waterfall.
picnic
…………
waterfall
………… What?
………… Swim in the
………….. cold water

………… What?
………… can dive
………….

From:
To:
Subject: Invitation to Holiday Destinations

Dear…………………………………………

It’s been a long time since we last met. How are you now? I m glad that you
would……………………… in Pulau Pangkor. First, we can go to the waterfall. We can
…………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………. Next,
……………………………………………………………………. Lastly, we can go to
………………………………………………………………………… Please respond if
you agree. Hope to hear from you soon. Bye.

Regards,

…………………………..
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SECTION B

2a)

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th

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includes :
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Word
Aids

Summer camp recommending explore venue highlight

kem musim  mencadangkan meneroka tempat menonjolkan
panas

rainforest Self defense register transport accommodation

Hutan hujan Seni pertahankan diri daftar kenderaan penginapan

List three activities you can do at the camp.

1………………………………………………………………………………………

2………………………………………………………………………………………

3………………………………………………………………………………………
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Your classmate plan to join the summer camp in July. She wants to know about the camp.
Write a note to your friend recommending her about the camp. You may include details such
as date, place, highlight activities, benefits gained, or any other useful information. Write your
note between 50 to 80 words.

Organize your ideas

What ? –
activities Format note

When? Sender you

- date What much?
-number/amount Receiver your classmate

Who? – Purpose recommend to join a

The summer camp
organiser What?
Benefits gained Date ?

Time ?

Dear …………..,
I’m so excited to hear that you will join me ……………………………………………
I hope you will…………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………
This camp will …………………………………………………………………………………
It is a perfect choice for you…………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
The package cost ………………………………………………. but the organizer
offers……………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………..
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 Word Level:
Theme : People Practice
4

Brainstorm the nouns and verbs.

Use root word for the verbs.

People Animal / Plants Places Verbs

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 Present Present
tense tense
answer fall

arrange carry

assemble choose

eat clap

bake clean

bargain clear

bathe cook

blow cross

borrow cry

boil catch

brush cheer

bring cut
Phrase Level:
Practice
Theme : World of family and friends
2
Brainstorm the verbs and label according to the number.

3.

4.
5.

1.

2.

List out the verbs from the picture.

Direct Verbs Make phrases
(things / places)
1. collect / collected collected firewood

2. boil / boiled boiled the water

3.

4.

5.

Indirect Verbs Make phrases

(things / places)
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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Phrase Level:
Theme : World of family and friends. Practice
5
Brainstorm the verbs and label according to the number.

1. 5.
2.

4.

3.

List out the verbs from the picture.

Direct Verbs Make phrases
(things / places)
1. climb / climbed climbed the hill

2. catch / caught caught the fish

3.

4.

5.

Indirect Verbs Make phrases

(things / places)
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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AND VERBS GIVEN UNDER THE PICTURE

holiday- family-visited –farm - rears – animals – helped - feed-

workers- helped – harvest – fishing – fish pond- caught –cooked

vegetables-sold -dinner

SUBJECT WHO? VERBS WHAT? THINGS/PLACES WHAT?

WHERE?
visited their grandfather`s
animal farm/
were many cows ,goats and
sheep
helped to feed the animals in the
farm
helped To take the vegetables at
the farm.
sold the vegetables at the
market
Went fishing in the pond
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Constructing Sentences- Present tense Practice 1

VERB NOUN

wash the dishes

People (who? what?) Verbs (what?) Things (what?)

Places (where?)

VERB NOUN
deliver the letters

People (who? what?) Verbs (what?) Things (what?)

Places (where?)

VERB NOUN

People (who? what?) Verbs (what?) Things (what?)

Places (where?)

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Sentence Level:
Practice
Constructing Sentences-past tense
2

VERB NOUN

buy the fruit

People (who? what?) Verbs (what?) Things (what?)

Places (where?)

VERB NOUN

People (who? what?) Verbs (what?) Things (what?)

Places (where?)

VERB NOUN

People (who? what?) Verbs (what?) Things (what?)

Places (where?)

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TIPS FOR SECTION C 

1. Expand the sentences by adding suitable new words and phrases.

2. Make sure the information added appropriate to the story line.
3.The quality of the sentence carries more marks and not the
number or length of sentences written.
4. Check your answers for grammatical or spelling errors.
 Tenses
 Spelling
 Punctuation
 Infinitive to – helped to catch
 Flow of ideas and proper sequencing.
 Suitable vocabulary – adjectives adverbs /linking words/
conjunctions.
 Interesting expressions and use of similies and proverbs where
possible.
 Writing must be neat and legible.

Follow these steps to write a good composition

 
Write at least 3 paragraphs – introduction
contents
closure
 
Introduction – 1 paragraph only
 look at all the pictures.
 find the main character and the other character in the pictures
 get the ideas of the story
 ask questions like who is the main character? What is he?
 where is the place? something special about the place of the events

Contents- most important part and can be more than 1 paragraph

· brainstorm the verbs related to the pictures one by one
· write them down in the verbs column in the sentence table or SVO table
· then arrange according to time which happened first and the next
 
Closure – 1 paragraph only
the conclusion of the story
write about the feelings ,hopes, lesson learnt and experience gained from
the incidents
 Writing sentences based on the picture and words given
1. Study the picture.
Practice
2. Brainstorm the verbs and make phrases.
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3. Use the Past Tense if possible.
4. Then , add the subject to form sentences.

Went (v)
Who?
Pitch (v)
Scout master/He
River (n)
Boy scout/He
Campsite (n)
The quarter master
Firewood (n)
A few boys

He Food(n)

The boys Slept (v)

List out the verbs and make phrases.

People Verbs Object (what?)
(Who?) (What?) Place (where?)

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Paragraph level One day, last week
1. Study the picture. Later,
2. Brainstorm the verbs and circle them. Add more verbs and make phrases. After that,
3. Use the Past Tense if possible. Then,
4. Then , add the subject to form sentences. Practice Finally,
5. Arrange the sentences according to the flow of the story. 1
6. Write in paragraphs and add in simple time expression, or linkers.
picnic
Who?
Played
played

sat
sat
ate
ate
mat

enjoyed
enjoyed
home

People (Who?) Verb (What?) Object (what?) Sequence

Place (where?
En. Musa and his played the ball in the water. 6
family
sat on the mat. 3

ate the food. 5

enjoyed themselves very much. 8

went to the waterfall for a picnic. 1

found a place under a big shady tree. 2

swam in the pool. 7

were happy. 9

went home. 10

served the food. 4

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AND VERBS GIVEN UNDER THE PICTURE

holiday- family-visited –farm - rears – animals – helped - feed-

workers- helped – harvest – fishing – fish pond- caught –cooked

vegetables-sold -dinner

Subject/People Verbs (what) Object(what?where)

(who)
Subject (who?) Verbs (what) Object (what?
where ?)
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1. Study the picture.
2. Brainstorm the verbs and make phrases based on the picture and words given
3. Use the Past Tense if possible.
4. Then , add the subject to form sentences.
5. Arrange the sentences according to the flow of the story.
6. Write in paragraphs.

organised – sport day – field – took part- raised – ran – fast -

parents – school-tents
KEJOHANAN SUKAN
SK CINCAU

won - first place - cheered gave away – prizes – winners – happy

- proud

People (Who?) Verb (What?) Object (what?) Sequence

Place (where?
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 LETS PRACTISE WRITING A STORY
The pictures below describe an incident. You may use all the words given to describe what 
happened. You are advised to spend about 35 minutes on this question.

Mr. Karam Singh – sitting – heard – scream – help – thief -

bench – waiting – bus stop snatched

chased – caught – returned –

thanked – kind deed

Subject/people Verbs (what) Object (who?

where?

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Subject/people Verbs (what) Object (who?
where?

SIMPLE ENHANCEMENT

Time Frame One day / Last week

Connectors Later, After that, Finally
Adjectives tall tree, big box, long house, delicious food
heavy rain, short hair, fat girl, small boy, kind
honest, clever, brave , helpful
Adverbs walk slowly, run quickly, drive carefully, jump joyfully,
shout loudly, read silently

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