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FORM 2 PT2 FINAL TERM ASSESSMENT - ENGLISH LANGUAGE [100 MARKS]

SECTION A - Question 1: (a) to (j) (10 marks)
(a) Candidate must first identify the word which is grammatically incorrect and then provide the correct
response (with accurate spelling) to get 2 marks.
(b) If the candidate correctly identifies the error but fails to provide the correct response or leaves it
blank, award 1 mark.
(c) Award 0 for the following: (i) Candidate writes more than one word as a response for a question.
(ii) Candidate fails to identify the error but gives the correct response.

(d) CALCULATION OF MARKS FOR SECTION A

Identification of errors
a maximum of
10 marks

Correction of errors
a maximum of
10 marks

Total
20 2 = 10 marks
Example 1 : Candidate obtained a total of 14 marks
14 2 = 7 marks
Example 2 : Candidate obtained a total of 11 marks
11 2 = 5.5 marks ~ 6 marks

ANSWERS
Dear Nadal,
Sorry to hear that you broke your leg in the accident. Novak told me that
your motorcycle crashed into a tree when you want to avoid hitting a cat. It

e.g : wanted

must be truly awful to have your leg plastered during one whole month. (a) for
Anyway, you need to occupy your time well. I am sure you will be played (b) playing
online games. Well, instead of spending you time on cyberspace, it would be a (c) your
good opportunity to catch on with your reading. Correct me if Im wrong, but (d) up
you do have the interest in British authors, right? I will bring you Jane Austens (e) an
Pride & Prejudice where I drop by on Tuesday. Since you will miss four (f) when
weeks of school, I have made arranging with Novak to come over after school (g) arrangments
to get you up to speed. Dont worry about the month test. Miss Ivanovic said (h) monthly
that you should sit for the test once you are back in school. In the meantime, (i) can / could
please took good care of yourself and follow the doctors advice. If you ever (j) take
need anything, dont hesitate to call me. Hope youll recover fast. Bye.
Sincerely,
Federer

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SECTION B Question 2: (a) to (j) (10 marks)

Assessment Objectives
This part assesses students ability to:

identify and understand the text.

identify and transfer the correct information from one text type to another accurately.

Note:
1.

Do award marks for answers with minor grammatical errors. Correct spelling is
mandatory if the word exists in the text. Words in brackets are not mandatory.

2.

Do not award marks for over lifting that includes irrelevant sections of the text.

3.

There should only be one answer for each question. If a student writes more than one
answer, only take the first answer into consideration.
Answers for Question 2
Question

Key / Answer

Mark

(a)

The Wellness Group

1 mark

(b)

Nexus Corporation

1 mark

(c)

5th to 7th September / 5-7 Sep / 5.9.2014 7.9.2014

1 mark

(d)

10.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. / 10am 9pm / 10am till 9pm

1 mark

(e)

(a) colouring contest

The answers are

1 mark

(f)

(a) dental check-up

interchangeable

1 mark

(g)

(a) talk for parents

The answers are

1 mark

(h)

(a) fire safety workshop

interchangeable

1 mark

(i)

Piano recitals /fun games ( if candidate writes both answers,

award 0 )
None / No charges / RM 0 / Nil / No payment

(j)

No / 0

1 mark
1 mark

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SECTION B Question 3: (a) to (j) (20 marks)

Assessment Objectives
This part assesses students ability to:

identify and understand a non-linear text

respond to a non-linear text using established reading skills

write a short note:

i. recommending ways to manage with the hot weather of a particular country.
ii. providing appropriate reasons to support ideas mentioned.

Note:
1.

Do award marks for answers with minor grammatical and spelling errors that do not disrupt
meaning.

2.

Do remember to use your discretion and good judgement for correct answers that appear
different from the suggested answers especially for questions that require a personal response.

3.

Do award full marks for intelligent lifting.

4.

Do not award marks for over lifting that includes irrelevant sections of the text.

5.

Do not award marks for answers where meaning is totally unintelligible.

Answers for Question 3: (a) to (i)

(a). FALSE

(b). TRUE

(c). TRUE

(d).FALSE

(e). Labour Day / Wesak Day (1 mark)

(f) a trip to Indah Childrens Home / a visit to an orphanage
(g)
Meaning
(i)

Word

clear out unwanted things

(ii) to trim the grass

spring-clean

[spring clean

* mow (the lawn)

(1 mark)
(1 mark)

st

* although mow has 3 definitions, the 1 of which means to cut with a blade, it is predominantly used in the
context of cutting grass, wheat or hay. So, the word mow is accepted as the answer. But since grass refers
to the lawn in the given text, so mow the lawn is another acceptable answer.

(h). to sell the fruits she picked / wants his help in choosing a present for Mum
(Any relevant response)
(i). To complete her school project / to learn more about South East Asia
(Any relevant response)
To complete homework is NOT ACCEPTED

(1 mark)

(1 mark)

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General Guidelines for Marking Question (j)

1. Marked on a 5-band impression scale with marks ranging from 1-10.
2. Read and understand the instructions about the following:A. How writing is assessed and
B. What is expected of students
3. Read the response provided for relevance to task and assessment objectives specified for the
question.
4. Check whether response fulfils the criteria specified in a given band.
5. Indicate merit and demerit expressions.
6. Look for additional details which make the writing interesting.
i. Responses which are generally free from serious errors should be placed in the upper bands.
ii. Responses with frequent minor and serious errors should be placed in the lower bands.
7. Place a response with total or almost wholesale lifting in the lower bands. For responses with
intelligent lifting, award marks accordingly based on the given criteria.
8. Students are allowed to use the points in the notice when writing out their responses.
9. Read the response again to confirm or change bands.
10. If there is a change in the band, read the response again to check the general criteria specified in
the new band selected.
11. Award marks accordingly.
Note:

The general criteria in the bands are common to ALL tasks with specific examples given
to aid the examiners. All responses must be marked using the criteria given in the bands.
Please read the criteria carefully for all five bands BEFORE marking.

The length of the response should not be a criterion in awarding marks. Award marks
based on the quality and relevance of the response.

Band/Criteria
Task
fulfilment
Language
accuracy

Fulfilled

Fulfilled

Fulfilled

Partially fulfilled

Hardly fulfilled

Largely

Sufficiently

Partially

Hardly

accurate

accurate

accurate

accurate

Accurate

Organisation

Well organised

Organised

Sufficiently

Lacking

Hardly any

&

& well

&

organised with

organisation &

organisation &

Development

developed

developed

some details

details

details

Sentence

Varied and

Largely

structure

effective

varied

Some variety

Lacks variety

Lifting from

Hardly any

text

lifting

A little lifting

Some lifting

Almost
wholesale lifting

Distorted
structures
Total lifting

Note : Award 0 mark when there is no response or response is written in language other than English or mindless lifting of
irrelevant chunks from other sources including rubric.

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SECTION C Question 4: (a) to (i) (20 marks)

Assessment Objectives
This part assesses students ability to:

read and understand a linear text.

demonstrate understanding of a poem.

respond appropriately to the comprehension task.

use language completely to convey meaning in a task.

Note:
1.

Do award marks for answers with minor grammatical and spelling errors that do not disrupt
meaning.

2.

Do remember to use your discretion and good judgement for correct answers that appear
different from the suggested answers especially for questions that require a personal response.

3.

Do award full marks for intelligent lifting.

4.

Do not award marks for over lifting that includes irrelevant sections of the text.

5.

Do not award marks for answers where meaning is totally unintelligible.

6.

Words in brackets are not compulsory.

Answers for Section C (Question 4)

(a) (Up to) five years

(1 mark)

(b) They are easier to tame

(1 mark)

(c) (i) they are easy to keep [ easy to keep

(ii) they are inexpensive

[ expensive

(iii) they are furry, lovable animals

]
]

CHOOSE
ANY TWO
ANSWERS

(d) (In) a location away from direct sunlight

(e) i. inexpensive
ii. (a) nocturnal creature
iii. foul odour
iv. curious

[smells bad

(1 mark)
(1 mark)

(1 mark)
(paragraph 1 )

(1 mark)

(paragraph 3 )

(1 mark)

(paragraph 5 )

(1 mark)

(paragraph 6 )

(1 mark)

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(f) Wet pine chips may rot and cause the hamster to get sick

(1 mark)

If candidate copies the entire sentence If the chips get wet, they may rot
and cause your hamster to get sick DO NOT award mark. If candidate
uses the pronoun your in your hamster as part of his or her answer,
DO NOT award mark.
(g) at a height where the spout is reachable by the hamster.

(1 mark)

(h) i. they will breed (immediately) [ breed

(1 mark)

ii. they will fight (which often leads to death) [ fight

(i)

(1 mark)

i. Accept any relevant response

(1 mark)

ii. Accept any relevant response

(1 mark)

Answers taken from the text are NOT ACCEPTED

Answers for Section C ( Question 5: (a) (d) )

(a) Advice given by granddad / grandma / grandparent(s) to the grandchild.
(Any relevant or suitable response)

(1 mark)

(b) Grandchild

(1 mark)

(c) (Any relevant or suitable response)

(1 mark)

(d) (Any relevant or suitable response)

(2 marks)

Note: Refer to the table below:

Answer

Marks

1 invention AND reason

1 invention but reason is

implied and not explicit
0 invention / no answer

1
0

INVENTION (choose one)

air cons OR air conditioners
faxes
long distance calls
NOTE : if candidate gives an invention
NOT STATED in stanza 1, DO NOT
award marks. ( e.g. : computer,
smartphone, etc. )

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Mark Scheme for Section D (Questions 6 & 7) - 40 marks

Marking Criteria for Question 6

BAND
A (25-30)
EXCELLENT
Task is fulfilled.
D
Ideas are wellE
developed and wellS
organised with
supporting details.
C

NOTE : Do not penalise candidates heavily if they do not follow all the instructions given in the
question. Conduct a holistic assessment and award marks accordingly.

B (19-24)
GOOD
Task is fulfilled.

C (13-18)
SATISFACTORY
Task is fulfilled.

Ideas are
developed and
organised with main
ideas and
supporting details.

Ideas are
sufficiently
developed with
some organization
and supporting
details.
Language is
sufficiently
accurate. Errors
are mostly SWEs.
Sentence structures
are sufficiently
varied.
Vocabulary is
sufficient but lacks
precision.
Interest is
sufficiently aroused.

R
I
P
T
O
R
S

Language is
accurate with few
first draft slips.

Language is largely
accurate with some
minor errors.

Sentence structures
are varied and used
effectively.
Vocabulary is wide
and precise.

Sentence structures
are mostly varied.

Interest is aroused
and sustained.

Vocabulary is wide
enough and mostly
precise.
Interest is largely
aroused.

Note:
Award 0 mark when there is

no response or responses written in language other than English; or

mindless lifting of irrelevant chunks from other sources including rubric.

D (7-12)
WEAK
Task is partially
fulfilled.
Ideas are partially
developed and lack
organization.

E (1-6)
VERY WEAK
Task is hardly
fulfilled.
Ideas are not
developed and not
organised.

Language is
partially accurate.
Errors are mostly
MWEs.
Sentence structures
lack variety and are
repetitive.
Vocabulary is very
limited.

Language is
inaccurate.

Interest is partially
aroused.

Interest is hardly
aroused.

Sentence structures
are distorted.
Vocabulary is
inappropriate.

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Marking Criteria for Question 7

BAND

NOTE : If candidate writes on more than one character, choose the dominant response.

A (9-10)
EXCELLENT
Task is fulfilled.

B (7-8)
GOOD
Task is fulfilled.

C (5-6)
SATISFACTORY
Task is fulfilled.

Ideas are welldeveloped and wellorganised. Wellsupported with

evidence from the
text.

Ideas are largely

developed and
organised. Largely
supported with
evidence from the
text.

Language is
accurate with few
first draft slips,

Language is largely
accurate with some
minor errors.

Sentence structures
are varied and used
effectively.
Vocabulary is wide
and precise.

Sentence structures
are mostly varied.

Ideas are
sufficiently
developed but lack
organisation.
Supported with
some evidence from
the text.
Language is
sufficiently
accurate. Errors
are mostly SWEs.
Sentence structures
are sufficiently
varied.
Vocabulary is
sufficient but lacks
precision.
Interest is
sufficiently aroused.

D
E
S
C
R
I
P
T
O
R
S

Interest is aroused
and sustained.

Vocabulary is wide
enough and mostly
precise.
Interest is largely
aroused.

Note:
Award 0 mark when there is

no response or responses written in language other than English; or

mindless lifting of irrelevant chunks from other sources including rubric

D (3-4)
WEAK
Task is partially
fulfilled.
Ideas are partially
developed and lack
organisation.
Minimal evidence
from the text.

E (1-2)
VERY WEAK
Task is hardly
fulfilled.
Hardly any ideas.

Language is
partially accurate.
Errors are mostly
MWEs.
Sentence structures
lack variety and
often repetitive.
Vocabulary is
limited.

Language is
inaccurate.

Interest is partially
aroused.

Interest is hardly
aroused.

Sentence structures
are distorted.
Vocabulary is
inappropriate.