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FIRST EDITION (2010)*

PREPARED BY:

CYNTHIA C. JAMES

ENGLISH PANEL

SK KUNAK 2



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UPSR WRITING TIPS AND MODEL ANSWERS

BY CYNTHIA C JAMES (English Panel, SKK2)

UPSR FORMAT FOR PAPER 2

NO. SUBJECT PAPER 2

1. Type of instrument Subjective type

2. Type of items Section A:

Sentence Construction (Based on

the given words and graphics)

Section B:

Information Transfer

Section C:

Note Expansion

3. Number of questions Question 1: Section A

Write complete sentences based

on a picture with the words given.

Question 2: Section B

a) Information transfer

b) Choose one item and givereasons for the choice

Question 3: Section C

Write sentences in paragraphs

based on a series of visual stimuli.

Total: 3 questions

Answer all questions

4. Marks Section A: 10 marks

Section B: 15 marks

Section C: 15 marks

Total: 40 marks



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QUESTION 1

(SECTION A)

SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION



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QUESTION 1: SECTION A

SAMPLE SENTENCES AND MODEL ANSWERS

PLACE / EVENTS

This is a canteen.This is a classroom.

This is a hospital.

This is an accident.

This is a football match.

NOUNS (people, things, animals)

There is a boy in the picture.

There are many boys in the picture.

There is a cat under the tree.There are many pupils in the canteen.

There is some food on the table.

VERBS (activities)

The boy is reading.

The girl is listening to the radio.

The men are talking.

The women are shopping.

Mother is cooking in the kitchen.

Brother is playing computer games.

ADJECTIVES (looks, feelings)

The classroom is clean.

The food is delicious.

The clothes are beautiful.

The children are happy.

The family is busy.



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MODEL QUESTION AND ANSWER

Model 1

Sample sentences:

1. This is a beach.

2. There are many people at the beach.

3. There is a tree in the picture.

4. There is a bag under the tree.

5. The mother is feeding the little boy.

6. The girl is building a sandcastle.

7. The father is eating a sandwich.8. The boys are swimming.

9. The beach is beautiful.

10. The people look happy.



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Score more marks by following these tips:

Tip number 1: Use adjectives

This is a beautiful beach.This is a crowded beach.

Tip number 2: Use adverbs

The boys are swimming happily.

The girl is building a sandcastle diligently.

The mother is feeding the little boy lovingly.

Tip number 3: Combine two or three simple sentences to form a compound

sentence.

This is a beautiful but crowded beach.

There is a tree and a bag in the picture.

The girl is building a sandcastle and the family is enjoying their meal.

The mother is feeding the little boy while the father is eating a sandwich.

The people are swimming, playing volleyball, building sandcastles and having a

picnic under the tree.

Lastly, choose the best 5 sentences as your final answer.

Your final answer may look something like this:

1. This is a beautiful but crowded beach.

2. There are many people at the beach.

3. The people are swimming, playing volleyball, building sandcastles and

having a picnic at the beach.

4. The girl is building a sandcastle diligently while the family is having a

picnic under the tree.

5. The mother is feeding the little boy while the father is eating a sandwich.

Excellent 10!



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Model 2

Sample sentences:

1. This is a classroom.

2. There is a teacher in the classroom.

3. There are many pupils in the classroom.

4. The teacher is writing on the blackboard.5. The pupils are reading book.

6. The boy is sleeping.

7. The classroom is big.

8. The pupils are busy.



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Try to follow the tips to score more marks:

Tip number 1: Use adjectives

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

Tip number 2: Use adverbs

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Tip number 3: Form compound sentences

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_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

Final Answer (Choose the BEST sentences!):

1. ______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

3. ______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________4. _______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

5. ______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________



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TRY MORE EXERCISES!

EXERCISE 1

First, try to write as many sentences as you can:

_________________________________________________________

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_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

Hisham

shoes

celebrating

clothes

Hari Raya

Baju Melayu

shopping

like

trying on

wear



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Now, reread the sentences. Are there any adjectives or adverbs that you

can add in?

Are there any sentences that you can combine to form a compound sentence?

Check for any mistakes:

1. Plural nouns – (many shoes not many shoe; remember the ‘s’!)2. Punctuation and capitalisation – Capital letter at the beginning of

sentences; a full stop at the end.

3. Make sure you use the correct articles – check the article „a‟. Do you put

„a‟ in the correct places? (e.g.: Writing “The woman is a shopping” is wrong!

Remember, „a‟ and „an‟ means ONE).

4. Do you use „is‟ and „are‟ correctly? (Remember: is – singular, are – plural).5. „There‟ or „They‟? (Do not confuse these two words!)

5. Make sure every sentence you write is related to the picture. (Do not

write any sentence that is not related to the picture!)

6. Spelling – Check and double-check!

Rewrite your improved sentences below:

1. _______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________2. _______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

4. _______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

5. _______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________



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EXERCISE 2

Draft:

_________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

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dinner

roast chicken

helping

happy

lay

wash

table

dry

serve

dishes



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Final answer:

1. _______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

4. _______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

5. _______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________



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EXERCISE 3

Now, try to apply everything that you have learned. Write your best 5

sentences for the picture below.

1. _______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

4. _______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

5. _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

busy

handcart

market

buying

morning

meat

bargaining

butcher

fishmonger

vegetables



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EXERCISE 4

1. _______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

4. _______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

5. _______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

celebrating

home

twelfth

cake

birthday

games

holding

photographs

party

enjoy



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EXERCISE 5

1. _______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

4. _______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

5. _______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

canteen

helper

recess

buying

pupils

ice-cream

queuing up

scolding

shouting

running



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QUESTION 2(B)

MAKING A CHOICE AND GIVING

REASONS

(I WOULD CHOOSE…)



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QUESTION 2(B): SECTION B (I would choose…)

CHOOSING A PRODUCT

INTRODUCTIONI would choose X because I think it is the best.

I would choose X because it is the most suitable.

I would choose X because I like it very much.

I would choose X because my mother likes it very much.

PRICE

It is cheap.

It is reasonable.

It is not very expensive.I can afford it.

It is expensive, but worth it.

COLOUR

The colours are my favourite.

The colours are my father‟s favourite.

The colours are nice.

It is attractive.

I like the colours.

MATERIALS

The quality is good.

It is long-lasting.

It is beautiful.

I like the materials.

FREE GIFT / OFFERS

It is useful.

I can use the free gift.My brother can use the free gift.

It is interesting.

I like the free gift.



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MODEL QUESTION AND ANSWER

Model 1

You would like to buy a handbag for your mother. Which handbag would you

choose? Give reasons for your choice.

Model answer:

I would choose Coco Leather Handbag because I think it is the most suitable.

First of all, the price is RM105.00. It is expensive, but worth it. Besides, thematerial is soft leather. The quality is good. Other than that, the colours are

black, brown and red. The colours are my mother‟s favourite. Lastly, the free

gift is a lipstick case. My mother can use the free gift. I believemy mother

will be happy with my choice.



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Try to answer this question again. Choose another handbag. Use the sample

sentences and model answer to guide you.

I would choose ___________________________ because ____________

_________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

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_________________________________________________________

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_________________________________________________________

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_________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________



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CHOOSING AN ACTIVITY

TYPE OF ACTIVITY

Outdoor:

I am an active person, so I prefer outdoor activities.My friend is an active person, so I recommend outdoor activities.

Indoor:

I am usually quiet and inactive, so I prefer indoor activities.

My friend is a quiet person, so I recommend indoor activities.

THINGS NEEDED

I already have the things needed.

My friend already has the things needed.The things needed are not difficult to find.

I can get all the things needed easily.

My friend can get all the things needed easily.

BENEFITS / ADVANTAGES

I like the benefits.

My friend will like the benefits.

I like to learn new things.

My friend likes to learn new things.

I can improve myself.

My friend always wants to improve himself.

OTHER SENTENCES THAT CAN BE USED

It is a very interesting activity.

It is a challenging activity.

It is good for health.

It is good for mental health.

It is a good way to spend leisure time.

It is a good hobby.



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Model 2

You want to introduce your friend to an activity. Based on the information

given, which activity would you choose? Give reasons for your choice.

I would choose football because it is the most suitable for my friend. First

of all, the type of activity is outdoor activity. My friend is an active person,

so I recommend outdoor activity. Besides, the things needed are a ball and

football boots. My friend can get the things needed easily. Other than that,the benefit is it is a good form of exercise. My friend will like the benefit.

Lastly, the advantage is my friend can learn football skills. My friend likes to

learn new things. This is the best choice for my friend.



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Try to answer this question again. Choose another activitiy. Use the sample


I would choose ___________________________ because ____________

_________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________



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CHOOSING A PERSON

AGE

We have the same age, so we will have many things in common.

I want to make friends with someone younger.I want to make friends with someone older.

COUNTRY / NATIONALITY

I want to learn more about Britain.

Japan is an interesting country.

I believeto visit Australia one day.

HOBBIES / INTEREST

We have the same hobbies.We can discuss our hobbies.

The hobbies are interesting.

AMBITION

I also want to be a pilot.

We can talk about our ambitions.

I want to know more about his ambition.


I believewe can become good friends.

We can exchange ideas.

I can tell him about our country.



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Model 3

Which pen pal would you choose to write to? Give reasons for your choice.

I would write to Sam Richards because I like him. First of all, he is 12 years

old. We have the same age, so we will have many things in common. Besides,

he is from Britain. I want to learn more about Britain. Other than that, he

likes to read and collect stamps. The hobbies are interesting. Lastly, he

wants to be a pilot. I also want to be a pilot. I believe we can become good

friends.



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Try to answer this question again. Choose another person. Use the sample


I would choose ___________________________ because ____________ _________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

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_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

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CHOOSING A FOOD PRODUCT

PRODUCT OF / COUNTRY / MADE IN

I want to try products from Australia.I prefer Malaysia product.

My sister likes product from England.

TASTE

The taste is nice.

I like the taste.

It is my favourite.

It is my sister‟s favourite.

It is delicious.

NUTRIENTS

The nutrients are good for health.

It is nutritious.

My body needs the nutrients.

It is a healthy product.

I like to take care of my health.


I prefer this product.

This product is better.

I like this product.

It is a high-quality product.

I will enjoy eating the biscuits with my family.



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Model 4

You want to buy some biscuits. Based on the information given, which packet

of biscuits would you prefer? Give reasons for your choice.

I would choose Milk Cookies because I think it is the best. First of all, the

price is RM4. It is not very expensive. Besides, it is imported from Australia.

I want to try products from Australia. Other than that, the taste is milkyand it melts in the mouth. I like the taste. Lastly, it is high in calcium. My

body needs the nutrients. I will enjoy eating the biscuits with my family.



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Try to answer this question again. Choose another food product. Use the

sample sentences and model answer to guide you.


_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________



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CHOOSING A HOUSE FOR RENT

TYPE OF HOUSE

I prefer to stay in a bungalow.I like wooden house better.

An apartment is more suitable for my family.

DESCRIPTION OF THE HOUSE

It has enough bedrooms for all the members in our family.

It has enough bathrooms for our family.

My family likes a large porch.

My family likes the balcony.

LOCATION

The location is very nice.

The location is beautiful.

I like the location.

My family likes the location.

ADVANTAGES

It is convenient for my family.

It can make our life easier.

It can make our life more comfortable.

RENT

It is not very expensive.

It is reasonable.

My family can afford it.

It is expensive, but worth it.


My family will like the house.We will enjoy staying in the house.

It is a beautiful house.

It is a comfortable house.



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Model 5

You are helping your father to choose a house to rent. Based on the

information given, which house would you choose? Give reasons for your

choice.

I would choose House A because it is the most suitable for my family. First

of all, the type of house is a bungalow. I prefer to stay in a bungalow.Besides, it has 4 bedrooms. It has enough bedrooms for all the members in

our family. Other than that, it is located close to the beach. The location is

beautiful. Also, it is near to a school and town. It is convenient for my family.

Lastly, the rent is RM500 per month. My family can afford it. We will enjoy

staying in the house.



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Try to answer this question again. Choose another house for rent. Use the

sample sentences and model answer to guide you.


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_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________



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CHOOSING A PET

PHYSICAL FEATURE

I like the physical feature.It is cute and nice.

It is beautiful.

I like it.

PLACE TO STAY

It is easy to accommodate.

It is easy to look after.

It is convenient.

FOOD

It is easy to feed.

The food is easy to find.

It does not cost much.

CARE

It is not difficult to take care of.

I can take care of it well.

I can look after it easily.


I always love rabbit.

I prefer goldfish.

I can play with my pet.

My pet will make me happy.



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Model 6

Try to answer this question using the sample sentences as your guide:

I would choose __________________________________ because

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________



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PRACTISE MAKES PERFECT! HERE ARE MORE EXERCISES FOR YOU

TO DO:

EXERCISE 1

(A) Complete the table base on the advertisement given.

Title Tales from China _______________ Tales from Africa

Price __________________ ________________ RM12.00

Publisher Andra Publishing Tai Publishing ___________________

Available at __________________ A & S Bookshop RBK Bookshop

Free gift Colourful bookmark ________________ _________________

Discount 30% ____________ 20%

Country ______________________Republic of China

(R.O.C.) ____________________

Tales from India Tales from China Tales from Africa

Price: RM16.00

Publisher: Andra Publishing

Malaysia

Available at: AWK Bookshop

Free gift: Colourful Bookmark

Discount: 30% given

Price: RM10.00

Publisher: Tai Publishing

Republic of China(R.O.C)

Available at: A & S Bookshop

Free gift: Colouring book

Discount: 40% given

Price: RM12.00

Publisher: Kang Publishing

Singapore

Available at: RBK Bookshop

Free gift: Colourful pocket

fileDiscount: 20% given



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(B) If you want to buy a birthday present for your younger sister, which book would you

like to buy? Give reasons based on your choice.

I would like to buy the _________________________________________because

___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________



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EXERCISE 2

Island Surprise Hawaiian Chicken Beef Barbecue

RM35.90 RM39.50 RM40.00

Size: Medium

Toppings: Shrimp,tuna and Thousand

island dressing Drinks: 2 orange

juice

Size: Medium

Toppings:Chicken,

pineapple and bell peppers

Drinks: 2 iced-lemon tea

Size: Large

Toppings: Beefsausages,

mushrooms and barbecue sauce

Drinks: 2 softdrinks

(A) Complete the table based on the menus given.

Menus _______________ Hawaiian Chicken Beef Barbecue

Price RM35.90 _____________ _____________

Toppings 1. Shrimp

2. _________3. _________

1. ___________

2. Pineapple3. Bell peppers

1. ______________

2. Mushrooms3. ______________

Drinks orange juice _________________ __________________



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(B) You and your mother want to have pizza for lunch, which set would you choose?

Give reasons based on your choice.

I would choose _________________________________________because

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________



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EXERCISE 3

Mr. Vadetto

Price: RM80

Material:leather

Made in Italy

Colour: black

and brown

Discount: 20%

Master Johan

Price: RM90

Material: silk Made in

Indonesia

Colour: red and

blue

Discount: 10%

Anwar’s Batik

Price: RM100

Material: silk

Made in Malaysia

Colour: yellow

and blue

Discount: 30%

(A) Complete the table based on the information given.

Brand Price Material Product of Colour Discount

Mr. Vadetto ____________ __________ Italy black

and

brown

______

___________ RM90 silk __________ ____________ 10%

Anwar’s

Batik

___________ ____________ Malaysia ____________ _______



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(B) You want to give your father a present on his birthday. Which present would you

choose? Give reasons for your choice.

I would choose _________________________________________because ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________



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EXERCISE 4

SWIMMING

Outdoor activity

Swimsuit/swimming

trunks, goggles,

swimming cap A full-body exercise,

fun

Time management, goalsetting, self confidence

PLAYING CHESS

Indoor activity

Chess

Mental exercise,

fun Strategies, goal

setting,

self confidence

READING

Indoor activity

Books, magazines,

comics

Fun, relaxing Creativity,

knowledge

(A) Complete the table below based on the advertisements given.

Name of activity SWIMMING ________________ READING

Type of activity _________________ Outdoor _________________

Things needed 1. Swimsuit

2. Swimming trunk

3. ______________

1. _____________ 1. Books

2. Magazines

3._______________

Benefits 1. _______________

2._______________

3. Self confidence

1. _______________.

2. Goal setting

3. Self confidence

1. _______________

2._______________

(B) You want to take part in one activity. Which activity would you choose? Give

reasons based on your choice.



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I would choose ____________________________________________ because

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

EXERCISE 5



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Hi there! My name is Akiko Myama. I am

eleven years old. I live with my parents inTokyo, Japan. I enjoy swimming and

writing. I love to play bowling, too. When Igrow up, I want to be a singer like Utada

Hikaru. I wish to have a response from

someone with the same interest.My email address:

[email protected]

Hello, I am Anthony McGee. I live in East

London. I am twelve years old. I enjoyswimming very much. I enjoy football and

badminton, too. I also like to play computergames. I want to be a doctor. Hope to hear agood response from you soon.

Email me at: [email protected]

I am Sarsono Budianto. I am eleven years

old. I live in West Bali, Indonesia. I like to

surf very much. Besides that, I also love to

draw and write. I am a part time dancer inour culture community. I enjoy it very much.

I wish that I could be an artist someday.Email me if you are interested to be my

friend: [email protected]

(A) Complete the table below based on the information given.



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Name Akiko Myama ______________ ____________

Age _____________ twelve years old ____________

Hobbies swimming

writing

_____________

swimming

football

badminton

computer games

surf

draw

write

_____________

Ambition singer _____________ ____________

Country ______________ England ____________

(B) You want to have a pen friend oversea. Which one will you choose? Give reason

based on your choice.

I would like to be friends with _________________________________ because ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________



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QUESTION 3

SECTION C

NOTE EXPANSION

QUESTION 3: NOTE EXPANSION



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Model 1

Noni - walking – school – saw – beggar – shivering – hungry – took

beggar - tree - lunch box – gave - him

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ate up –

food –

eating –

smiled- thanked – kindness

STEP 1: What is the story about?

It is about a girl who gave her food to a beggar.

STEP 2: Look at the verbs given. Try to identify the correct tense to use.



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Find the verbs in the story:

walking Continuous Tense

saw Past Tense

shivering Continuous Tense

took Past Tensegave Past Tense

ate Past Tense

eating Continuous Tense

smiled Past Tense

thanked Past Tense

What is the Tense to be used?

Simple Past Tense and Past Continuous Tense

STEP 3: Write the story.

Introduction

Noni was a kind and helpful girl. She liked to help other people in trouble.

Picture 1

Noni - walking – school – saw – beggar - tree

Picture 2

SUBJECT VERB ROS

Noni was walking to school

She saw a beggar

The beggar was sitting under a tree

One day, Noni was walking to school. On

her way, she saw a beggar. The beggar was

sitting under a tree.

SUBJECT VERB ROS

The beggar was

shivering

He was hungry

Noni took out her lunchbox



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beggar – shivering – hungry – took - lunch box – gave - him

Picture 3

ate up –

food –

eating –

smiled- thanked – kindness

Ending:

Noni felt happy because she had helped the beggar. She continued her

walk to school with a big smile on her face.

STEP 4: Read the story again. Can you make it better?

Try to add some adjectives and adverbs. Change nouns to pronouns wherever

appropriate. Form compound sentences. You may also try to add similes,

idioms and proverbs * to make your writing more interesting.

*Refer to Appendix 7-8.

Model 2

SUBJECT VERB ROS

The beggar ate up the food

He finished

eating

He smiled

He thanked Noni for her

kindness

The beggar ate up all the food. After hefinished eating, he smiled and thanked Noni

for her kindness.



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Identify the Tense: ___________________________

Introduction:

Halim is a _______________________________ boy. He likes to

__________________________________. He also likes to

____________________________________________________.

Picture 1:

Halim – washes – hands – before –

meals –

– weekend – he – breakfast

– together – parents

– after breakfast – helps – mother –

clear – table –



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Picture 2: Try to answer these questions:

Picture 3: Try to answer these questions:

Halim – washes – hands – before –

meals –

SUBJECT VERB ROS

Halim washes his hands

before

meals

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____________________________________ ____________________________________

____________________________________

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_

SUBJECT VERB ROS

He eats breakfast

together

with his

parents

____________________________________ ____________________________________

____________________________________

____________________________________

____________________________________ – weekend – he – breakfast

– together – parents

SUBJECT VERB ROS

Halim helps his mother

He clears the table

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Ending: _________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

MORE EXERCISES!

– after breakfast – helps – mother

– clear – table –



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EXERCISE 1

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EXERCISE 2

- took part – high jump - 200

metres race – first – both - events

- Aswad – Sports Day – parents -

came – support -

-received – trophies – headmaster -

parents - proud – Aswad – tired – happy-



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EXERCISE 3

holidays – theme park – morning -

restaurant

father – entrance – excited -

rides

ride – spaceship – stars – got off train ride – driver – places - lunch



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EXERCISE 4

Kinabalu Park – rafflesia – biggest – Mount

Kinabalu – highest – South East Asia - photographs

Manukan Island – boat – seawater – beautiful –

snorkeling – marine life – corals - enjoyed

week – took – bus – airport – flew – Kota

Kinabalu



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heard - voices – woke up – happy –

parents – hugged

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EXERCISE 5

Lotter - friend – went – bird

watching – jungle -

-evening – home - lost – way – tired

– frightened - decided – spend night



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APPENDIX 1

ADJECTIVES

- crow – found – meat – flew - tree

- chicks -

fox – saw – wanted – told – sing

sweetly

- proud crow – opened mouth –

dropped – meat – fox - ran away



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FEELINGS PERASAAN CHARACTER SIFAT LOOKS RUPA

angry arrogant attractive

anxious brave beautiful

bored clumsy big

shy courageous nice

scared diligent darkpuzzled hardworking elegant

surprised intelligent fair

happy clever gorgeous

sad smart handsome

excited funny tall

gloomy strict short

joyful selfish small

sleepy pleasant spacious

tired rude neat

hungry polite large

ill talkative tiny

worried quiet good-looking

confident humble ugly

hungry friendly hideous

CONDITIONS KEADAAN FEATURES CIRI-CIRI

dirty long-lasting

clean expensive

tidy cheap

neat high-quality

cold delicioushot modern

crowded old-fashioned

empty challenging

hectic easy

bad difficult

good interesting

terrible suitable

excellent reasonable

new useful

old educational

comfortable nutritious

enjoyable heavy

dull light

hectic affordable

APPENDIX 2

ADVERBS



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accurately surely

beautifully truly

carefully clearly

diligently lovingly

excellently gently

faithfully excitedlygracefully joyfully

hungrily cheerfully

loudly sadly

nicely fast

neatly well

obviously badly

pleasantly terribly

quickly quietly

soundly busily

tidily attentively

skillfully accidentally

slowly proudly

softly comfortably

definitely patiently

APPENDIX 3

SC CARDS



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Appendix 4

SUBJECT GROUPS

SC CARD 1

1. Place / Location / Event

This is a (name of place / location / event).

2. People / Animals / Things / Plants

There is a (singular noun).

There are (plural noun).

3. Activities

(Singular subject) is (verb + ing).

(Plural subject) are (verb + ing).

4. Adjectives (Feelings / Look)

(Singular subject) is (adjectives).

(Plural subject) are (adjectives).

SC CARD 2

1. Add adjectives

(beautiful, big, happy, excited, angry, busy,

etc.)

2. Add adverbs(busily, happily, soundly, gracefully, sweetly,

etc.)

3. Write compound sentences

- Use conjunctions: and, but, while, because, or

4. Write complex sentences (if you can)

The (subject), who/which (is/are)

(verb+ing/adjective), (is/are)

(verb+ing/adjectives).



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Group 1 I am

was

do

did

have

had

Group 2 He

She

ItAli (SN)

is

was

does

did

has

had

Group 3 You

We

They

Ali and Abu

(PN)

are

were

do

did

have

had

FORMS OF VERBS

Present Tense Continuous

Tense

Past Tense Perfect Tense Future

Tense

Notes

Every day I…

(G1 & G3)

Every day he…

(G2)

Now I am/he

is/they are…

(G1, G2, G3)

Yesterday

I/he/they…

(G1, G2, G3)

Already I

have/he

has/they have…

(G1, G2, G3)

Tomorrow

I/he/we

will...

(G1, G2, G3)

Malay

bathe bathes bathing bathed bathed bathe

beat beats beating beat beaten beat

begin begins beginning began begun begin

bend bends bending bent bent bend

bite bites biting bit bitten biteblow blows blowing blew blown blow

borrow borrows borrowing borrowed borrowed borrow

break breaks breaking broke broken break

bring brings bringing brought brought bring

brush brushes brushing brushed brushed brush

build builds building built built build

burn burns burning burnt/burned burnt/burned burn

bury buries burying buried buried bury

buy buys buying bought bought buy

climb climbs climbing climbed climbed climb

catch catches catching caught caught catch

comb combs combing combed combed comb

come comes coming came come come

cycle cycles cycling cycled cycled cycle

dig digs digging dug dug dig


Tense


Tense

Notes

Every day I…

(G1 & G3)

Every day he…

(G2)

Now I am/he

is/they are…

Yesterday

I/he/they…

Already I

have/he

Tomorrow

I/he/we

Malay



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(G1, G2, G3) (G1, G2, G3) has/they have…

(G1, G2, G3)

will...

(G1, G2, G3)

dive dives diving dived dived dive

do does doing did done do

dance dances dancing danced danced dance

draw draws drawing drew drawn draw

drink drinks drinking drank drunk drink

drive drives driving drove driven drive

eat eats eating ate eaten eat

fail fails failing failed failed fail

fall falls falling fell fallen fall

fight fights fighting fought fought fight

fly flies flying flew flown fly

forget forgets forgetting forgot forgotten forget

get gets getting got got get

give gives giving gave given give

go goes going went gone go

grow grows growing grew grown growhang hangs hanging hung hung hang

hide hides hiding hid hidden hide

hold holds holding held held hold

keep keeps keeping kept kept keep

kick kicks kicking kicked kicked kick

kneel kneels kneeling knelt knelt kneel

leave leaves leaving left left leave

lie lies lying lay lain lie

make makes making made made make

pay pays paying paid paid pay

ride rides riding rode ridden ride

ring rings ringing rang rung ringsell sells selling sold sold sell

run runs running ran run run

say says saying said said say

see sees seeing saw seen see

sell sells selling sold sold sell

send sends sending sent sent send

sew sews sewing sewed sewn sew

shake shakes shaking shook shaken shake

shine shines shining shone shone shine

shout shouts shouting shouted shouted shout

shoot shoots shooting shot shot shoot

show shows showing showed shown showskip skips skipping skipped skipped skip

sing sings singing sang sung sing

smile smiles smiling smiled smiled smile


Tense


Tense

Notes

Every day I…

(G1 & G3)

Every day he…

(G2)

Now I am/he

is/they are…

Yesterday

I/he/they…

Already I

have/he

Tomorrow

I/he/we

Malay



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(G1, G2, G3)

will...

(G1, G2, G3)

sit sits sitting sat sat sit

sleep sleeps sleeping slept slept sleep

smile smiles smiling smiled smiled smile

speak speaks speaking spoke spoken speak

spend spends spending spent spent spend

stand stands standing stood stood stand

steal steals stealing stole stolen steal

strike strikes striking struck struck strike

sweep sweeps sweeping swept swept sweep

swim swims swimming swam swum swim

take takes taking took taken take

talk talks talking talked talked talk

teach teaches teaching taught taught teach

tear tears tearing tore torn tear

tell tells telling told told tell

think thinks thinking thought thought thinkthrow throws throwing threw thrown throw

try tries trying tried tried try

tie ties tying tied tied tie

wear wears wearing wore worn wear

win wins winning won won win

wind winds winding wound wound wind

write writes writing wrote written write

add adds adding added added add

allow allows allowing allowed allowed allow

arrive arrives arriving arrived arrived arrive

breathe breathes breathing breathed breathed breathe

brush brushes brushing brushed brushed brushcarry carries carrying carried carried carry

change changes changing changed changed change

close closes closing closed closed close

copy copies copying copied copied copy

cook cooks cooking cooked cooked cook

cry cries crying cried cried cry

divide divides dividing divided divided divide

drop drops dropping dropped dropped drop

fit fits fitting fitted fitted fit

hand hands handing handed handed hand

drop drops dropping dropped dropped drop

fit fits fitting fitted fitted fithand hands handing handed handed hand

hope hopes hoping hoped hoped hope

hop hops hopping hopped hopped hop


Tense


Tense

Notes

Every day I…

(G1 & G3)

Every day he…

(G2)

Now I am/he

is/they are…

Yesterday

I/he/they…

Already I

have/he

Tomorrow

I/he/we

Malay



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(G1, G2, G3)

will...

(G1, G2, G3)

hurry hurries hurrying hurried hurried hurry

join joins joining joined joined join

drive drives driving drove driven drive

jump jumps jumping jumped jumped jump

laugh laughs laughing laughed laughed laugh

live lives living lived lived live

lock locks locking locked locked lock

open opens opening opened opened open

read reads reading read read read

reply replies replying replied replied replied

row rows rowing rowed rowed row

stop stops stopping stopped stopped stop

study studies studying studied studied study

type types typing typed typed type

use uses using used used use

walk walks walking walked walked walkwait waits waiting waited waited wait

cut cuts cutting cut cut cut

hit hits hitting hit hit hit

hurt hurts hurting hurt hurt hurt

let lets letting let let let

put puts putting put put put

push pushes pushing pushed pushed push

shut shuts shutting shut shut shut

pull pulls pulling pulled pulled pull

sink sinks sinking sank sunk sink

APPENDIX 5

TENSES, SENTENCE STRUCTURE AND

TYPES OF SENTENCES



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All English sentences are made up of three basic parts:

Subject Verb The Rest of the Sentence

Ali kicks the ball.The girl is pretty.

Study the sentences below:

Subject Verb The rest of the

sentence

Time

1. Ali kicks the ball every day.

2. Ali is kicking the ball now.3. Ali kicked the ball yesterday.

4. Ali will kick the ball tomorrow.

Sentence 1 is in Simple Present Tense (happens daily or regularly).

Sentence 2 is in Present Continuous Tense (is happening now).

Sentence 3 is in Simple Past Tense (happened in the past).

Sentence 4 is in Future Tense (will happen in the future).

These four tenses are the basic tenses that you may use in writing English

sentences.

Besides the four tenses above, there are another two important tenses that

you should know:

Past Continuous Tense

Ali was kicking the ball when I reached the field yesterday (was happening

at some time in the past).

Perfect Tense

Ali has already kicked the ball (has already happened).



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TYPES OF SENTENCES

1. Active and Passive Sentences

Active sentence:

Subject Verb Object

Ali kicks the ball. (Simple Present Tense)

Passive sentence

Object Verb Subject

The ball is kicked by Ali.

More examples:

Active sentences Passive sentences

Ali kicked the ball.

Mother cooks the vegetables.

He drove the car.

Siti tears the book.

The policeman caught the thief.

The ball was kicked by Ali.

The vegetables are cooked by mother.

The car was driven by him.

The book is torn by Siti.

The thief was caught by the policeman.

2. Simple and Compound Sentences

Simple sentence 1: Ali goes to school.



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Simple sentence 2: Abu goes to school.

Compound sentence: Ali and Abu go to school.

A compound sentence is formed by joining two or more simple sentencesusing conjunctions (and, but, or, because, so, while).

Another example:

Simple sentence 1: Ali is sick.

Simple sentence 2: Ali does not go to school.

Compound sentence: Ali is sick, so he does not go to school.

3. Complex sentence

A complex sentence is formed by adding a clause.

Example:

Sentence 1: The girl is my sister.

Sentence 2. The girl is wearing a blue dress.

Complex sentence: The girl who is wearing a blue dress is my sister.

clause

PRACTISE!

Sentence Subject Verb Tense



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I like to go to school.

One of the girls is missing.

Abu and Ali came here yesterday.

She sells seashells by the

seashore.

The water is clear.

They were walking to the bus

stop.

The children are dancing around

the rose bush.

My Bonnie lies over the ocean.

She has already given the names

to the teacher.

Father cooks breakfast every

Sunday.

Wendy and her brothers played

badminton last week.

My sister and I will visit

grandmother next Tuesday.

I will get 5A in UPSR.

The cat was jumping over the

fence.

The dogs were chasing the cat.

We were happy and excited.

APPENDIX 6

PRACTISE!



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Every day Now Yesterday Tomorrow Already

I come I am coming I came I will come I have come

She buys She is buying She bought She will buy She has bought

We eat

It flies

He givesYou grow

They sing

I hold

The girls go

My father drives

The water flows

The man rests

One of the ladies

shouts

The thief runs

The boat sinks

The flowers bloom

The postman comes

All of them see

Most girls play

The tiger roars

Both boys win

The fan turns

I sing

Many teachers

scoldMore people leave

Each one brings

Everyone tells

Nobody pushes

No one keeps

Somebody hits

Several man see

Most of them put

It shines

The baby cries

The plant grows

APPENDIX 7

as agile as a monkey



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SIMILES

APPENDIX 8

ENGLISH IDIOMS AND EXPRESSIONS

as alike as two peas

as angry as a wasp

as bald as an egg

as bashful as a schoolgirl

as beautiful as a rainbowas big as an elephant

as black as coal

as blind as a bat

as busy as a bee

as careless as the wind

as clear as crystal

as cold as ice

as cool as a cucumber

as cunning as a foxas deep as the sea

as easy as ABC

as faithful as a dog

as fast as lightning

as fit as a fiddle

as gentle as a dove

as graceful as a swan

as green as grass

as happy as a larkas hard as iron

as playful as a kitten

as sweet as honey

as proud as a peacock

as quiet as a mouse

as steady as a rock

as tall as a giant

as tough as a leather

as white as snowas wide as the ocean

as wise as an owl



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Bird in the Hand Is worth Two in the Bush: Apa yang sudah pasti lebih baik dari apa yangbelum pasti.

A Blessing In Disguise: Hikmah dalam kesusahan yang berlaku.

A Piece Of Cake: Sesuatu yang sangat mudah.

A Slip Of The Tongue: Tersilap cakap.

A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing: Kejahatan yang menyamar sebagai kebaikan.

Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder: Apabila jarang bertemu, semakin sayang.

Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Perbuatan lebih berkesan dari perkataan.

All That Glitters Is Not Gold: Tidak semua yang nampak menarik itu baik.

As Light As A Feather: Sangat ringan, seperti bulu burung.

Beating Around The Bush: Putar-belit.

Better Late Than Never: Lebih baik lambat, dari tidak ada langsung / tidak pernah.

Birds Of A Feather Flock Together: Orang yang mempunyai persamaan akan berkumpulbersama.

Burning The Midnight Oil: Bekerja hingga lewat malam.

Cross Your Fingers: Mengharapkan yang terbaik.

Cry Over Spilt Milk: Menyesal atas sesuatu yang sudah berlaku.

Curiosity Killed The Cat: Perasaan ingin tahu yang membawa kesusahan.

Don't Count Your Chickens Until They're Hatched: Jangan mengira hasil sebelum berusaha(angan-angan Mat Jenin).

Don't Put All Your Eggs In One Basket: Jangan letakkan semua harapan pada satu tempatsahaja.

Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining: Setiap kesusahan yang berlaku ada hikmahnya.

Great Minds Think Alike: Pemikiran yang sama.

Have No Idea: Tidak tahu langsung.

Head Over Heel: Jatuh cinta.

Icing On The Cake: Perkara yang baik / menggembirakan.

It Takes Two To Tango: Setiap pergaduhan melibatkan dua pihak.

Lend Me Your Ear: Tolong dengar apa yang saya ingin katakana.

Let Bygones Be Bygones: Yang berlalu biarlah berlalu.

Let The Cat Out Of The Bag: Membocorkan rahsia.





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Where there’s a will there’s a way:

When a person really wants to do something, he will find a way of doing it.

First come, first served:

The first in line will be attended to first.

A friend in need is a friend indeed:

A friend who helps when one is in trouble is a real friend.

Discretion is the better part of valor:

If you say discretion is the better part of valor, you mean that avoiding a dangerous or unpleasant situation is

sometimes the most sensible thing to do.

A hungry man is an angry man:

A person who does not get what he wants or needs is a frustrated person and will be easily provoked to

rage.

Empty vessels make the most noise:

Those people who have a little knowledge usually talk the most and make the greatest fuss.

A man is as old as he feels:

A person’s age is immaterial – it is only when he thinks and feels that he is ageing that he actually becomes

old.

Great talkers are little doers:

Those people who talk a lot and are always teaching others usually do not do much work.

An idle brain is the devil’s workshop:

One who has nothing to do will be tempted to do many mischievous acts.

An ounce of discretion is worth a pound of wit:



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It is better to be careful and discrete than to be clever.

Faint heart never won fair lady:

To succeed in life one must have the courage to pursue what he wants.

A penny saved is a penny gained:

By being thrifty one will be able to save up.

A rolling stone gathers no moss:

A person who never settles in one place or who often changes his job will not succeed in life ; one who is

always changing his mind will never get anything done.

As you sow, so you shall reap:

One will either enjoy or suffer the consequences of his earlier actions or inactions.

Barking dogs seldom bite:

Those who make loud threats seldom carry them out.

Better late than never:

To do something that is right, profitable, or good a little late is still better than not doing it at

all.

A bird in hand is worth two in the bush:

Something that one already has is better than going after something seemingly more worthwhile that one

may not be able to get.

Birds of a feather flock together:

People of the same sort of character or belief always go together.

Call a spade a spade:

If you say that someone calls a spade a spade, you mean that they speak frankly and directly, often about

embarrassing or unpleasant subjects; an informal expression.

Charity begins at home :



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A person’s first obligation should be to help the member of his own family before he can begin thinking of

talking about helping others.

A great talker is a great liar:

A smooth and persuasive talker may be a good liar.

Every cloud has a silver lining:

If you say that every cloud has a silver lining, you mean that every sad or unpleasant situation has a positive

side to it. If you talk about silver lining you are talking about something positive

that comes out of a sad or unpleasant situation.

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