Wow My Grammar!

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Duration Module I have completed my work.

Practice 1 Yes/No
28/6/2021
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2/7/2021
Practice 2 Yes/No

Practice 3 Yes/No
5/7/2021
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9/7/2021
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Practice 5 Yes/No
12/7/2021
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16/7/2021
Practice 6 Yes/No

TIPS & TECHNIQUES - ERROR CORRECTION

 This practice tests your ability in applying the grammar knowledge

that you have learnt.
 Each practice consists of 8 errors that have been identified.
 You are required to correct the errors.
 You can refer to the grammar notes in the textbook for any rules
that you are unsure of.
 Read the text once through to have a general idea of what the text is
about.
 Read the text again while paying attention on the errors underlined.

SHAHZILLA MOHD SALLEH 1

PANITIA BAHASA INGGERIS
SMKA KOTA KINABALU
PRACTICE 1

Read the text below and correct the underlined errors.

My First Job
During the last school holidays, I (0) spend over a month living
with my aunt and her family.My aunt owns a restaurant near the
beach (1) in the island of Langkawi. I was excited because it was my
first job. I (2) weren’t nervous because I was working with family. The
main reason I decided to work was to (3) earning extra money for my
university fund. I wanted (4) a working experience too. My aunt was
patient and eager to teach me. Her staff was (5) friendship so working
alongside them was easy. I cleared tables, wiped (6) it and did the
washing up. It was hard work and I was on my feet (7) to hours. When
I wasn’t working, I spent time with my cousins. I also went to the
beach or went sightseeing. (8) On the end of the month, I received my
salary. It was an exciting moment. I was very proud of myself. I used a
little to buy a few storybooks but saved most of it.

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SHAHZILLA MOHD SALLEH 2

PANITIA BAHASA INGGERIS
SMKA KOTA KINABALU
PRACTICE 2

Read the text below and correct the underlined errors.

Space Exploration
Humanity’s interest in the heavens has been universal (0) but
enduring. Humans are (1) drive to explore the unknown and discover
new worlds. We push the boundaries of (2) ours scientific and
technical limits, and then push further. The desire to explore and
challenge the boundaries of (3) whom we know and where we have
been has provided benefits to our society for centuries. Human space
exploration helps to address questions about our place in the
Universe and (4) a history of our solar system. Through addressing the
challenge related (5) too human space exploration, we expand
technology as well as create new industries. It also (6) help to foster a
peaceful connection with other nations. Curiosity and exploration
(7)is vital to the human spirit. Accepting the challenge of going deeper
(8) onto space will invite the citizens of the world today and the
generations of tomorrow to join space agencies on this exciting
journey.

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SHAHZILLA MOHD SALLEH 3

PANITIA BAHASA INGGERIS
SMKA KOTA KINABALU
PRACTICE 3

Read the text below and correct the underlined errors.

Cell Phone Novel

Have you heard of a cell phone novel? A cell phone (0) and
mobile novel is a piece of work written on a cell phone (1) use text
messaging. It started in Japan and has grown in popularity. (2) On the
beginning, the novels were mostly on romantic fiction, written and
read (3) from young women. As their popularity (4) spreading to other
countries, cell phone novels on a variety of subjects were written.
Each chapter in a novel is written (5) from 70 - 100 words. Most of
them are not (6) writing in SMS language. Novels are sent directly to
the readers (7) along text message, email or online subscription.
Readers will receive the novels a chapter at a time. They (8) has
dramatic plots with multiple cliff hangers to keep readers waiting for
each chapter.

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SHAHZILLA MOHD SALLEH 4

PANITIA BAHASA INGGERIS
SMKA KOTA KINABALU
PRACTICE 4

Read the text below and correct the underlined errors.

Exciting Water Sports in Malaysia

One of the most popular water sports (0) at Malaysia is
Scuba-diving. Malaysia has beautiful islands. You can (1) goes to
Sipadan Island, Mataking Island or Mabul Island, all off the coast of
Sabah, to (2) exploring underwater life. One water sport you can
enjoy all year long is parasailing. This activity is (3) offer in many
beaches in the country (4) so Langkawi Island is the best place to go.
Another year-long water sports is jet-skiing. (5) Rides the waves at top
speed is a lot of fun and the best place to do this is (6) by Pantai
Chenang on Langkawi Island. (7) Surfers is another water sport to try
if you are in the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Head to Batu Burok
Beach in Terengganu (8) from October to March to catch some waves.
If you are fit, then, kayaking is for you. The best place for it is
Langkawi Island or the Seribuat Archipelago, off the east coast of
Johor.

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SHAHZILLA MOHD SALLEH 5

PANITIA BAHASA INGGERIS
SMKA KOTA KINABALU
PRACTICE 5

Read the text below and correct the underlined errors.

Hot-Air Ballloon
A hot air balloon is a lighter-than-air aircraft of a bag, called an envelope,
(0) whose contains heated air. Suspended (1) above is a gondola or wicker basket,
which carries passengers and a source of heat. The heated air inside the envelope
(2) made it buoyant since it has a lower density than the cooler air outside the
envelope. As with all aircraft, hot air balloons cannot fly beyond the atmosphere.
Unlike gas balloons, the envelope does not have to be sealed at the bottom, since
the air near the bottom of the envelope is (3) on the same pressure as the
surrounding air. In modern sport balloons, the envelope is generally made (4) for
nylon fabric and the inlet of the balloon is made from a fire resistant material.
Modern ball0ons have been made in all kind of shapes, such as rocket ships and
the shapes of various commercials products, (5) but the traditional shape is still
used widely. The hot air balloon is the first (6) success human-carrying flight
technology. The first untethered manned hot air balloon flight was performed (7)
with Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier and Francois Laurent d’Arlandes on
November 21, 1783 in Paris, France. The first hot-air balloon flown (8) at the
Americas was launched from the Walnut Street Jail in Philadelphia on January 9,
1793 by the French aeronaut Jean Pierre Blanchard.

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SHAHZILLA MOHD SALLEH 6

PANITIA BAHASA INGGERIS
SMKA KOTA KINABALU
PRACTICE 6

Read the text below and correct the underlined errors.

The Social Behaviour of Orang Utans

Orang utans display interesting social behaviour. They (0) were
solitary animals. But adult females are (1) lesser solitary than males.
Females live with their offspring and stay in close contact with
(2)theirs for the first two years of their lives. Offspring (3) sleeps
with their mothers until they are five to seven years old. (4) While
males grow older, they move on to be on their own and females make
their homes near their mothers. Adult males (5) avoids each other. If
they do meet, a confrontation (6) happened. Females are more
tolerant. They, sometimes, spend time together with other when
(7)fed. They also use different calls to express (8) itself. There is a call
to convey a threat or to show annoyance. Besides using sounds to
communicate, they use visual expressions. They shake tree branches
to warn off intruders or bare their teeth as a threat to others.

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SHAHZILLA MOHD SALLEH 7

PANITIA BAHASA INGGERIS
SMKA KOTA KINABALU