ENGLISH PAPER 1

English Paper 1 contains 40 multiple choice questions. They cover the vocabulary, social situation,
grammar and comprehension aspects of the language.
In Section A, pupils are to answer questions which test their vocabulary.

Pupils are given three different types of questions namely word level questions, phrase level
questions and sentence level questions.

For this section pupils need to study the pictures given in order to answer most of the questions.
Pupils can use the 'Wh' questions to derive the information from the pictures.

Make sure you read all the options given. Understand them and finally make your choice. Remember
to choose the best answer.

In Section B, different social situations are given through the speech bubbles in the pictures.

Before proceeding to the options (A, B, C and D), look at the picture and then read the dialogues in
the speech bubbles. Understand the social function in the questions (to enquire, to assure, to
inform, to explain, to apologise). Then choose the best sentence that fits the empty speech bubble
base on the social function.

In the grammar section (Section C) pupils are required to answer questions on grammar,
punctuation and spelling.

For grammar, pupils need to read the questions and understand the grammar rules that need to be
applied. After choosing the answer, you need to think whether the answer you have chosen is the
best answer. Reason out the answer by recalling the grammar rules you have learnt.

When choosing the answer for the punctuation questions, pupils need to read all the options given.
While reading the sentences, circle the errors. Then compare the sentence with the other options in
the question until you find the sentence without errors.

When answering questions on synonym or antonym, make sure you give the synonym or antonym in
context (the meaning of the word used in the sentences) and not its general meaning.

For questions that test spelling, pupils need to read the options given carefully. After that compare
the words with the other options and choose the word that has the correct spelling.

Usually questions in Section D test pupils on vocabulary and grammar.

Read the text given first then determine the tense. Look for clues (words that show the tense) in the
text to help you. You also need to refer to the picture given.

A linear and a non linear text are given in the comprehension section. Pupils need to read the text
given at least twice. During the first reading, pupils need to get an idea what the text is about. This
will help them to get a general view of the text. During the second reading, make sure you
understand the whole text especially the important points. If there is a word in a sentence that you
don't understand, underline it and read the sentence again a few more times. You may be able to
guess the meaning of the word. Then read the questions carefully and choose the best answer.
Make sure you read all the options given before choosing the best answer.