MARK SCHEME

SECTION A : Error Identification [20 marks]

Identification of errors (A)
10 marks

No
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Correction of errors (B)

10 marks

Identification of errors (A)

object
off
were
close
difference
take
founded
with
a
make

Total
20

Correction of errors (B)

objects
of
are
closest
different
takes
found
and
an
makes

If identification is CORRECT, answer is CORRECT (1, 1)

If identification is CORRECT, answer is WRONG (1, 0)
If identification is WRONG, answer is CORRECT (0, 0)
If identification is WRONG, answer is WRONG (0, 0)
If more than 2 words are underlined/identified,answer is correct(0,0)
SECTION B: Non-linear text [20 marks]
11
12
13
14
15
16
17

False
True
False
True
False
Hockey
t-shirt/ key chain/ book vouchers
(accept any ONE answer)

18

i.
It enhances healthy relationship among students
ii.
It develops interest among students in sports
iii.
It educates students on the importance of sports
(accept any ONE answer)
i.
healthy relationship

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ii.
deadline
Candidates MUST fulfil the task by:
i)
naming the suitable game
ii)
giving the benefits

MARKING CRITERIA FOR QUESTION 20

Marks
A
(9-10)

B
(7-8)

C
(5-6)

D
(3-4)

E
(1-2)

Response
Task is successfully fulfilled.
Language is accurate with few first draft slips.
Sentence structures are varied.
Task is mostly fulfilled.
Language is mostly accurate.
Sentence structures are mostly varied.
Task is sufficiently fulfilled.
Language is sufficiently accurate.
Sentence structures are sufficiently varied.
Task is partially fulfilled.
Language is partially accurate.
Sentence structures lack variety and are
repetitive.
Task is hardly fulfilled.
Language is inaccurate.
Distorted sentence structures.

Award 0 mark when there is

- no response or response written in language other than English; or
- mindless lifting of irrelevant chunks form other sources including rubric

SECTION C: Linear Text [15 marks]

21
22
23
24

25

26

27

Kampung Pasir Puteh

He threw a sickle on the beast and hit it with a tree branch
They were tapping rubber
a. No/No, she didn't/No, she was too stunned to react.
b. The sight of blood from her wounds and the intense pain made her give up
c. Because they were in a remote area.
d. They plan to set up traps to prevent the wild animals from encroaching into
plantations.
a. Horrifying
b. Intense
c. lose hope
i.
It was hungry
ii.
It felt threatened/It was scared

Accept any other logical answers

i.
Never go into the jungle alone
ii.
Always be alert/careful/ always be aware of your surroundings
iii.
Always carry something to protect yourself

Accept any other logical answers

MARKING CRITERIA
Section D : Writing task [45 marks]
Question 28: Shorter writing task (15 marks)
BAND

A
EXCELLENT

B
GOOD

C
SATISFACTORY

D
WEAK
Task is
partially
fulfilled.
Ideas are less
developed,
lack
organisation
and relevance.

DESCRIPTOR

Task is fulfilled.

Task is
fulfilled

Task is adequately
fulfilled.

Ideas are welldeveloped and wellorganised with

consistent relevance.

Ideas are
developed and
organised
with
relevance.

Language is accurate
with few first draft
slips.

Language is
largely
accurate with
minor errors.

Ideas are
sufficiently
developed and
adequately
organised with
some relevance.
Language is
sufficiently
accurate with some
minor and major
errors.

Sentence structures are

varied and used
effectively.

Sentence
structures are
mostly varied.

Sentence structures
are sufficiently
varied.

Vocabulary used is
wide and precise.

Vocabulary
used is wide
enough and
mostly
precise.
Style and tone
used is largely
appropriate.

Vocabulary used is
sufficient but lacks
precision.

Style and tone used is

appropriate.

Style and tone used

is sufficiently
appropriate.

E
VERY
WEAK
Task is hardly
fulfilled.
Ideas are not
developed, not
organised and
irrelevant.

Language is
partially
accurate with
a higher
degree of
major errors.
Sentence
structures
lack variety
and are
repetitive.
Vocabulary
used is
limited.

Language is
inaccurate with
major errors
that distort
meaning.

Style and tone

used is
partially
appropriate.

Style and tone

is
inappropriately
used.

Sentence
structures are
distorted.

Vocabulary
used is
inappropriate.

Note:
Award 0 mark when there is
- no response or response written in language other than English; or
- mindless lifting of irrelevant chunks form other sources including rubric
When awarding marks, apply the best fit principle. No script will fit neatly into any one of the
bands. To determine the appropriate mark, identify the band the response belongs to and refer to
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the criteria in band. Examiners should assess the script holistically and always refer to the
coordinated scripts for consistency
Question 29: Longer writing task [30 marks]
BAND

A
EXCELLENT

B
GOOD

C
SATISFACTORY

D
WEAK

Task is
largely
fulfilled.
Ideas are
largely
developed and
organised
main ideas
and
supporting
details.
Language is
largely
accurate with
minor errors

Task is sufficiently
fulfilled.

Task is
partially
fulfilled.
Ideas are
partially
developed and
lack
organisation.

Sentence structures are

varied and used
effectively.

Sentence
structures are
mostly varied.

Sentence structures
are sufficiently
varied.

Vocabulary used is
wide and precise.

Vocabulary
used is wide
enough and
mostly
precise.
Interest of
reader is
largely
aroused.

Vocabulary used is
sufficient but lacks
precision.

Task is fulfilled.

Ideas are welldeveloped and wellorganised with

supporting details.

DESCRIPTOR

Language is accurate
with
first draft slips.

Interest of reader is
aroused
and sustained.

Ideas are
sufficiently
developed but lack
organization and
supporting details.

Language is
sufficiently
accurate with some
minor and major
errors.

Interest of reader is
sufficiently
aroused.

E
VERY
WEAK
Task is hardly
fulfilled.
Ideas are not
developed and
not
organised.

Language is
partially
accurate with
a higher
degree of
major errors.
Sentence
structures
lack variety
and are
repetitive.
Vocabulary
used is
limited.

Language is
inaccurate with
major errors
that distort
meaning.

Interest of
reader
is partially
aroused.

Interest of
reader is hardly
aroused.

Sentence
structures are
distorted

Vocabulary
used is
inappropriate.

Note:
Award 0 mark when there is
- no response or response written in language other than English; or
- mindless lifting of irrelevant chunks form other sources including rubric
When awarding marks, apply the best fit principle. No script will fit neatly into any one of the
bands. To determine the appropriate mark, identify the band the response belongs to and refer to

the criteria in the band. Examiners should assess the script holistically and always refer to
the coordinated scripts for consistency.