KEYS TO ANSWER

013 (SECTION B )
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“From zero to hero”
 Who……………………?
EXAMPLE : Who is your English teacher?
• a) Mr Dominic. (X)…0 mark because it is not a sentence.

• b) My English teacher is Mrs Linda (X) . ……..0 mark because the answer is
wrong.

• c) My English teacher is Mr. Dominic. (√)…2 marks (no errors and the answer is
correct)
 Where……………………..?
EXAMPLE : Where do you live?
• a) Kampung Opar. (X)…0 mark because it is not a sentence.

• b) I live on Kampung Opar. ……...1 mark because of a wrong word used

• I live in Kampung Opar. (√)…2 marks (no errors and the answer is correct)
 When ………………… ?

EXAMPLE : When is Ali’s birthday?

• a) 20th May. (X)…0 mark because it is not a sentence.

• b) Ali’s birthday is in 20th of May. ……..1 mark because of a wrong word used

• c) Ali’s birthday is on the 20th of May. (√)…2 marks (no errors and the answer is
correct)
 Which ……………………. ?

EXAMPLE : Which is Angel’s house?

• a) On the hill. (X)…0 mark because it is not a sentence.

• b) Angel’s house is rumah panjang. ……..0 mark because the answer is wrong

• c) Angel’s house is on the hill. (√)…2 marks (no errors and the answer is correct)
 What …………………. ?

EXAMPLE 1 : (i) What is your name?

• a) Thomas Hayden. (X)…0 mark because it is not a sentence.

• My name is a hippopotamus. ……..0 mark because the answer is wrong.

• c) My name is Thomas Hayden. (√)…2 marks (no errors and the answer is correct)
EXAMPLE 2 : (ii) What is Mr. Raju’s car?
• a) Proton Saga. (X)…0 mark because it is not a sentence.

• b) Mr. Raju’s car is fast. ……..0 mark because the answer is wrong.

• c) Mr. Raju’s car is Proton Saga. (√)…2 marks (no errors and the answer
is correct)
 HOW LONG……………… ?
EXAMPLE 1 : How long is the table?
• a) 100cm. (X)…0 mark because it is not a sentence.

• b) It is the 100. ……..0 mark because the answer is wrong.

• c) It is 100cm long. (√)…2 marks (no errors and the answer is correct)
 HOW LONG …. ?
EXAMPLE 2 : How long does it take to cook an egg?
• a) 4 minutes. (X)…0 mark because it is not a sentence.

• b) It takes a day to cook an egg. ……..0 mark because the answer is wrong

• c) It takes to cook an egg 4 minutes (√)… 1 mark because of grammar errors.

• d) It takes 4 minutes to cook an egg. (√)…2 marks (no errors and the answer is
correct)
 HOW MANY …. ?
EXAMPLE 3 (iii) How many children does Puan Aini have?
• a) 2 children. (X)…0 mark because it is not a sentence.

• Puan Aini has Ahmad children. ……..0 mark because the answer is wrong.

• c) Puan Aini has 2 children. (√)…2 marks (no errors and the answer is
correct)
 HOW MUCH …. ?
EXAMPLE 4 : How much is the apple?
• a) RM1.00. (X)…0 mark because it is not a sentence.

• b) It is the much. ……..0 mark because the answer is wrong.

• c) It is RM1.00. (√)…2 marks (no errors and the answer is correct)

PAPER 1 (Part B)
How to answer a HOTS question and get marks?
 Answer in a complete sentence.
Exercise 1: Why?
1) Why do you go to the library?
I go to the library because I want to read books. (√) 2
marks
It is because I want to read books. (√) 2 marks
EXERCISE : ANSWER THESE HOTS QUESTION.

1) Why do you need to wash your hands before meals?

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2) Why do you need to exercise?
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3) Why do you need to have a personal timetable?
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4) Why do you want to be a doctor?
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5) Why do you need to help your parents at home?
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6) Why do you love your parents?
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7) Why do you need to take care of your pets?
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8) Why do you need to be careful on the road?
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9) Why do you need to get permission from your parents before going camping?
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10) Why must not you bully people?
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11) Why must not you burn the garbage in an open area?
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12) Why should you not throw rubbish into the river?
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13) Why should you sleep early at night?
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Exercise 2: Why do/ does/ did he say that?
1) “The offers are amazing.”
a) Why do they say that?
They say that because the items are cheaper.
It is because the items are cheaper.

b) Why does Puan Jamilah say that?

Puan Jamilah says that because the items are cheaper.
It is because the items are cheaper.

c) Why did Puan Jamilah say that?

Puan Jamilah said that because the items are cheaper.
It was because the items are cheaper.
EXERCISE : ANSWER THESE.
2) “I have been longing to see you Monica.”
Why does Eddy say that?
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3) “My grandmother will scold me if she sees my
result.”
Why do Sani and Siti say that?
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4) “I cried when I heard him sang.”
Why did Mimi say that?
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5) “The classroom looks sad.”
Why does the teacher say that?
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 WHAT DOES IT MEAN ?
EXAMPLE :
• 1) “The offers are amazing.” What does it mean?
• It means the prices are reasonable and affordable.
EXERCISE : TRY TO ANSWER THESE.
1) “We must work hand-in-hand.” What does it mean?
It means ____________________________________________
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2) “An early bird gets the worm.” What does it mean?
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3) “A friend in need is a friend indeed.” What does it mean?
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4) “ The classroom looks sad.” What does it mean?
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5) “My grandfather is in a pink of health.” What does it mean?
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DO YOU THINK ……? WHY ?/ GIVE @
STATE YOUR REASON.
EXAMPLE :
Do you think playing with fireworks is dangerous? Why?
• Yes, I think it can hurt us.
• No, I think it can be handled carefully with adults in-charge. @
• Yes , I do. / No, I do not.
It is because it can hurt us. / It is because it can be handled carefully
with adults in charge.
EXERCISE : ANSWER THESE QUESTION.

2) Do you think eating snacks is healthy? Why?

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3) Do you think reading is a good hobby? Why?

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 DO YOU AGREE …..? WHY ? / GIVE @
STATE VYOUR REASON.
EXAMPLE :
Do you agree that fireworks are dangerous? Why?
• Yes, I agree because it can hurt us.
• No, do not agree because it can be handled carefully with adults in charge.
• Yes, I ( do / agree ).
It is because it can hurt us.
• No, I do not.
It is because it can be handled carefully with adults in charge.
EXERCISE : TRY TO ANSWER THESE.
1) Do you agree that a snake is dangerous? Why?
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2) Do you agree that too much playing makes you weak in study? Why?

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IS ……. ? WHY ? / GIVE @ STATE YOUR
REASON.
EXAMPLE :
Is smoking bad for your health? Why?
• Yes, it can cause health problems. @
• Yes, it is.
It is because it can cause health problems. @
It is because it is bad for our health.
EXERCISE : TRY TO ANSWER THESE .

1) Is walking alone in the forest dangerous? Why?

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2) Is replanting trees saves the endangered animals? Why?

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ARE …. ? WHY ? / GIVE @ STATE YOUR
REASON.
• Exercise 7: Are……..? Why?
• 1) Are orang utans endangered species? Why?
• Yes, it is because their numbers are decreasing. @
• Yes, it is.
It is because their numbers are decresing.
EXERCISE : ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS.
• 1) The boys laugh at Jerry because he is fat. Are they doing a good thing? Why?
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• 2) The sisters let their mother washes the dishes by herself. Are they good daughters? Why?
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 WAS …………. ? WHY?/ STATE @ GIVE
YOUR REASON.
EXAMPLE :
• Ali was doing the homework for his brother. Was the action correct? Why?
No, it is because his brother is responsible for his own study. @

No, it is not.
It is because his brother is responsible for his own study . @
It is because his brother must do his own homework.
EXERCISE : TRY THESE.
• 1) Mariam kept her friend’s secret well. Is she a good friend? Why?
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• 2) Jennifer scolded her mother for not buying her the expensive dress. Was the action correct?
Why?

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 WERE ……… ? WHY ? / GIVE 2 STATE
YOUR REASON.
• Exercise 9: Were……..? Why?
• Leo and Eddy did not go camping without their parents’ permission. Were
they obedient? Why?
Yes, they were because they respect their parents. @
Yes, they were.
It is because they respect their parents.
EXERCISE : TRY TO ANSWER THESE.
• 1) Rosdi and Watie replaced the vase which they broke yesterday. Were they good kids?
Why?
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• 2) The girls waited patiently for an hour for the teacher to come. Were they good
students? Why?
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 CAN ……. ? WHY ?/ GIVE @ STE YOUR
REASON.
EXAMPLE :
• Can we call our uncles or aunts by their names? Why?
No, it is because we should respect the elders. @
No, we can not.
It is because we should respect the elders.
EXERCISE : ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS.
• Can we play football during a rainy day? Why?
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• Can you pay your electric bill at the post office on public holidays? Why?
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 SHOULD ………? WHY? / GIVE@STATE
YOUR REASONS.

• It is raining cats and dogs now. Should you drive fast? Why?
No, it is because wet roads are dangerous . @
No, I should not.
It is because wet roads are dangerous.
EXERCISE : ANSWER THESE.
• Messi is going to slow us down. Should we just take him out of the team? Why?
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• The kitten is sick. Should we bath it? Why?
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WHAT ….. ? WHY ? /GIVE @ STATE
YOUR REASON

• What is the best cloth you should wear during winter? Why?
We should wear a jacket because it is cold during winter. @
It is jacket.
It is because it is cold during winter.
EXERCISE : TRY TO ANSWER THESE.
• What do you do when you see a house on fire? Why?
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• What will you buy for your grandmother’s birthday? Why?
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DO YOU AGREE ….. ? WHY? GIVE @
STATE YOUR REASON.
EXAMPLE :
• Do you agree that smoking is bad for our health? Give a reason.
Yes, I agree because it can cause cancer. @
Yes, I do.
It is because it can cause cancer.
EXERCISE : ANSWER THESE.
• Do you agree reading books makes us smart? Give a reason.
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• Do you agree too much playing makes us lose focus in the class? Give a reason.
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