TIPS ON ANSWERING THE UPSR ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER- PAPER 2

• Look at the pictures and observe the activities and situation in it.
• The helping words given will help pupils get a general idea of what the situation is in the picture.
• Pupils may or may not use the helping words to construct sentences in Section A and C.
• However read the instructions carefully.
• The sentences must be related to the situation in the pictures.
• Pupils must be careful with the spelling of words, capital letters and punctuations when transferring information from the original text.
• Try not to make grammatical and spelling errors when constructing sentences.
• Simple sentences, compound sentences and complex sentences can be used to construct sentences.
• Write in paragraphs for Section C.
• Do constant revision of your teachers’ notes , use the dictionary and do a lot of practices in answering the English papers. Do not forget to do all your corrections. 

IMPORTANT NOTES & TIPS TO SCORE A
UPSR PAPER 2, Section A Question 1 

( 1 picture and 10 words are given . Write 5 sentences about the picture. )
You are advised to spend 15 minutes on this section.
TIPS:

1. Read the instructions carefully.
2. Study the picture and words given. 
3. Use the words to make 5 complete sentences to describe the picture. You may not use all the words given.
4. Use linkers or sentence connectors and conjunctions where appropriate. 
5. Read the sentences and check if they are logical and grammatically correct.
6. Make sure the sentences describe the picture logically and correctly. 
7. Make your sentences interesting. You may add adjectives and adverbs. 
8. You must be consistent when using tenses to describe the picture. Eg. Present and Present Continuous Tense. Pay attention to Subject-Verb Agreement. 
9. Check your answers and correct any mistakes in grammar, spelling and punctuation. 

MORE USEFUL TIPS TO SCORE A IN SECTION A

• If you do not know the word given or unsure of its meaning, do not use it. 
• You are not required to write a story. 
• Sentences do not have to be in sequence. 
• The tense used must be consistent. 
• For Section A, pupils may use the Present Continuous Tense to describe the actions that are happening at present. 
• You may name the people in the picture but you must be specific. Eg. Puan Kamariah, who is wearing a scarf, is carrying her baby. 
• If there are two boys , you may say , “ The elder boy is walking away while his younger brother is still buying the bread.” 
• Do not put yourself in the picture. Avoid writing , “My family and I …..” or “ I am very happy.”
• If you wish to use the Past Tense, state the time. Remember, the sentences must be in the Past Tense . Look for the words that can guide you. Eg. went , bought , 

Scoring Good and Excellent marks for Question 1
Good marks - 7 and 8
- Most sentences are correct.
- Few single word errors.
- Few errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Ideas are relevant to the picture.

Excellent marks – 9 and 10
- Simple and compound sentences - Sentences are correct. -
- Nearly no grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors.
- Ideas are relevant to the picture.