ENGLISH COMPREHENSION

MODUL NEAR MISS CEMERLANG

ADVERBS

An adverb :

Defination
Adds something to the meaning
of a verb
Tells us how an action is done
Tells us when and action is
done
Tells us where an action is
done
Tells us how often an action is
done
Examples
- My mother spoke angrily.
- The soldiers fought bravely
- He sings sweetly.
- The dog barked loudly.
- Do it now.
- Bring your books tomorrow.
- The bus stops here.
- The child looked up.
- I never go to the cinema.
- He always goes to school late.

1. The dog barked and woke everyone up in the house.

A softly C quietly
B loudly D soundly

2 .Amira tripped over a stone because she ran fast.

A too C much
B only D always

3.. Razwan is a hardworking boy. He forgets to do his homework.

A often C always
B never D usually

4.Kevin did his English test and he promised to do it better next time.
A badly C angrily
B quickly D carefully
 ART]CLES

l� an the

refers to specific
consonants
thing
bicycle eel ice
umbrella the pilot
postman
the camel
whale
the plane

Silent 'h'
'u' that sounds
before the
like 'v' hour superlative fom1
honest
univers ity heir the best
union the fastest
European the most handsome

I
before a singula.r
noun.'adjectiye
representing a whole
class

the pilot
the camel
the plane

I
Mention for second time

This is a book. The book is thick.

Only one

The sun
The earth
The KLCC
1. My sister is going out in ___________ hour’s time.
A a C -
B an D the
2. Let us walk outside and watch _______________ stars.
A a C an
B – D the
3. Murad has always wish to fly in____ hot air balloon to_______ Europe.
A a, a C -, the
B a, - D an, an

CONJUNCTIONS

DEFINITION : A conjunction is a linking word. We use conjunctions to join

words, phrases and sentences together.

And but although / so unless except therefore

though /
even though
If because / either..........or neither.........nor however so that or
as

1. It is a hot day I need an umbrella.

A A so C if
BBBBB
s B or D and
o 2.___-------- the boys were tired, they continued to climb up the mountain.
A so C Although
A B but D Therefore

3.___________Jenny Yoke Chen wants to mop the floor. They both

dislike housework.

A Either, nor C Either, or

B Neither,nor D Neither, or

4. I walk to school I live nearby.

A or C but
B as D therefore
 PREPOSITIONS
Place Direction location

above down across about

after far along after
against in around ahead (of)
along in front of below around
among inside by at
at near down before
at the back of next to for behind
before on from between
behind opposite into by
below outside off during
beneath over onto for
beside past out from
between under of in
beyond by underneath over on
up past over
through past
to since
towards to
up until
up
to
when

1.Marianti could not find the umbrella because it was the door.
A under C behind
B across D between

2. Alias is travelling plane from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bharu.

A on C by
B in D with

3.The train is going the tunnel.

C through
A to D between
B in

4.The motorcyclist took shelter a bridge to wait for the rain to stop.
A in C under
B on D across
 QUESTIONS 16 TO 20

Read the article below. Then answer the questions below.

Good morning everyone. How are you today? I am Mr. Tan, the Advisor to the Junior
Environment Club. I am here to talk about how young people like you can save our Mother Earth.
First, switch off and unplug all electrical gadgets when not in use. If we do not switch off televisions,

computers, laptops or telephone chargers, they would still consume electricity. Therefore, switch
off and unplug the gadgets to save on power consumption.

Next, switch to energy efficient lights. Fluorescent or LED light bulbs last longer and use less
electricity than conventional bulbs. So, switch to energy efficient lights because they are long-

lasting and economical.

You can also collect rain water. You can use it to water plants. Clean drains and porches. Thus,
collecting rain water helps to converse water and save on water bills.

Last but not least, please avoid using disposable items. Plastic cups, bags, and containers take

a minimum of 20 years to decompose. You can use your own bags or refuse to accept plastic bags
when shopping. Hence, you can reduce the amount of waste going into landfills.

To conclude, I hope you as the next generation would protect and save our Mother Earth.

1) When we unplug gadgets, it helps to ....................... power consumption.

(a) increase (b) reduce (c) stabilize (d) remove

2) The speech above is about ................................

(a) preserving the forest (c) saving the environment
(b) reuse and recycle (d) natural disaster

3) Which of these below does not decompose easily?

(a) plastic bags (c) glass bulb
(b) metal ruler (d) ceramic cup

4) All the activities below help us to save Mother Earth except

(a) reduce the use of electronic equipments.
(b) walk or ride to your destination.
(c) encourage the use of plastic cups and plastic plate
 GIVING ENCOURAGEMENT

Look at the situations. Give the correct answers in full sentences.

1.
I’ve let my parents
down. I failed my
English test.

I’m sorry, Mum. I

broke my doll.
2.

I lost my kitten. I’ve been

looking for it since last
week.

3.
 EXPRESSING SORROW

Look at the situations. Give the correct answers in full sentences.

1.
Son, always remember
you’re unique, just like
everyone else.

Answer:

2.
I’m sure you
can do your
Ans
wer:
Maths well if
you practise ___
often.
___

3.

Answer:

Don’t worry Lina.

Your cat will be
fine.
 ACCEPTING INVITATION

Look at the situations. Give the correct answers in full sentences.

Answ er:

2
Answ er:

3
Answ er:
 GIVING OPINIONS

Look at the situations. Give the correct answers in full sentences.

Answ er:

Do you think I should

buy this handbag?

2
Answ er:

3 What do you think

of Malaysia? Answ er:
 EXPRESSING SYMPATHY

Look at the situations. Give the correct answers in full sentences.

Answ er:

Answ er:

3
Answ er:
 MAKING AND RESPONDING TO SUGGESTIONS

Look at the situations. Give the correct answers in full sentences.

Answer

Let’s clean it up.

Answer

Answer
 SECTION B

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.

In an effort to promote recycling, the school has now provided coloured bins in the canteen
and in front of the hall. Pupils are encouraged to use these bins accordingly. You may also bring
recyclable item to school for disposal.
Please throw your rubbish into the correct bins. Blue is for paper products. Brown is for
glass products and orange is for aluminium and plastic products.
Besides that, the school is planning to start its own organic garden. Those who are
interested to participate, please give your name to Mr. Vijay, the Go For Green Club adviser.

Question 22

Write your answers in the spaces provided.

c)Kamal wants to throw empty plastic bottles. Which bin should he use to throw the bottles?
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d)Is canteen the best place to put the coloured bins? Why?
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e)Samantha’s mother cleaned her house and she had many plastic bottles, newspapers and
glass bottles in her storeroom. She threw them into a dustbin. Was her action correct? Why?
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Question 23
Write your answers in the spaces provided.

c) What would you get when you choose Dynamic Tuition Centre?

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d) What do you understand by the phrase ‘graduate teachers’?

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Study the flyer below. Answer the questions that follow.

Attention to all pupils of

Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Tamil) Kalam

Cleanliness Campaign
(13 January 2015 to 27 January 2015)

Beginning of the third week of the semester, our school will hold a Cleanliness
Campaign. Every class is entitled to participate in three competitions, which are:
1) The Cleanest Class
2) The Best Decorated Class
3) The Best Class of 2014

First prize for competitions (1) & (2) – RM200 and reading materials worth RM200
Second prize – RM 100 and reading materials worth
RM100
Third prize – Reading materials worth RM100
Three consolation prizes – Reading materials worth RM50

Special prize for The Best Class of 2014

RM300 and the latest set of Macmillan Encyclopedia worth RM250

Get the entry form from Miss Haema at the general office.

Questions 24
Tick ( √ ) the correct answer.
(a) Year 6 Cempaka is participating in the Cleanliness Campaign. How many weeks will they
take part in the campaign?

three weeks

one week

two weeks

(b) ‘Every class is entitled to participate in three competitions’.

The word entitled in the story can be replaced with …

allowed

forced

encouraged
Questions 25
Write your answers in the spaces provided.

a)Why do you think special prizes will be given to the best class?

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b)Year 6 Cempaka has targeted to win RM200 and reading materials worth RM200. Give
your opinion on what reading material they might win.

‘Special prize for The Best Class of 2014’

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c)What is the highest total prize a class can win? Give reasons to support your answer.

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