GUIDELINE FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 2

Here some guideline to help our pupils to improve in their English Language Examination Paper especially in Paper 2.

SECTION A

SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION

General tips

• A picture with ten words is given to the pupils.
• The pupils are required to write five sentences based on the picture and the words given.
• The pupils are advised to answer the question in 15 minutes.
• 10 marks for this section

The picture

• Study the picture carefully.
• Note the scene, the activity and the people.
• Using the ‘Wh’ questions to expand your sentences regarding the picture.

The words

• Read the words given, use them to know the tenses and to make the sentences.

The answers

• Write sentences about what you see in the picture.
• Use the subject, verb and object formula to make sentences.
• Use a variety of sentences: simple, compound and complex sentences.
• Check for spelling, grammar and punctuation to avoid errors.
• Write the sentences clearly.

SECTION B

INFORMATION TRANSFER

General tips

• A text consisting of three pictures with short notes is given to the pupils.
• The pupils are required to answer the questions in 25 minutes.
• 10 marks for question (a) and 5 marks for question (b).

The stimuli

• The stimuli usually consists of three pictures and with short notes.
• Study the notes carefully before answering the questions.

Question (a)

• Transfer some correct information from the text to complete the table.
• Study the text carefully.
• Fill in the blanks according to the topic by topic.
• Spell correctly and  do not make mistake in spelling and punctuation.

Question (b)

• Make only one choice and give five reasons for making the choice.
• Give good and relevant reasons in a well-organised manner.
• Write a variety of sentences and use simple present tense.
• Check for spelling, grammar and punctuation to avoid errors.
• Write the sentences clearly.

  

SECTION C

NOTE EXPANSION

General tips

• It tests on the pupils writing skills.
• The pupils are required to answer the questions in 35 minutes.
• 15 marks for this question.

The pictures and notes

• Study the visual stimuli given carefully.
• Usually  three pictures series are given.
• Read, understand the short notes given for each picture.
• Decide the tense to use by looking at the verbs given.
• Do not change the tense and the order of the short notes given.

The answer

• Expand the notes based on the visual stimuli.
• Make sure use a variety of sentence structures.
• Add in some ideas to make the answer interesting.
• Use good and appropriate vocabulary, expressions, proverb or idioms and also always maintain a good flow between paragraphs
• Check for spelling, grammar and punctuation to avoid errors.
• Write the sentences clearly.