Writing guidelines for Section C – Note Expansion

   1.  Section C of the UPSR SJK(C) English Language Paper 2 requires you to construct sentences based on the notes and pictures given. You must answer this question.

   2.  You are required to construct simple and compound sentences.

   3.   You are also required to use correct grammar, spelling and punctuation in your sentences.

   4.   You must read the instructions and study each picture carefully before you start writing your sentences.

   5.   Look out for names as well as time frame given in the instructions.

   6.  You may / must use all the words given to construct the sentences depending on the instructions given.

   7.    You need to know that the 3 pictures are in sequence. Therefore, there must be a link between the sentences you are constructing and the pictures.

   8.   Look out for the verbs and time words given as they can help you to determine the tense that you have to write in. for example:

       a.       Simple Present Tense

              - teacher – drives – school – morning

             Mr. Wong is a teacher. He drives his car to school every morning.

       

        b.     Present Continuous Tense

            -sweeping – floor- sister- book- now

             I am sweeping the floor while my sister is reading a book now.

       

        c.       Simple Past Tense

             -fell – bicycle- yesterday- leg

             Amin fell fro his bicycle yesterday. He broke his leg.

        d.      Past Continuous Tense

             -drawing- picture – ago

             Patrick was drawing a picture an hour ago.

        

        e.      Future Tense

             -play – badminton- friends- tomorrow

             Mei Sim will play badminton with her friends tomorrow.

     9.  You are advised to spend about 35 minutes on this section.

    10.   You must always remember to read your sentences and understand what you have written. If you do not understand your own sentences, how can you expect the examiner to understand them.