Primary 5 Higher Malay Practice Paper 5

TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper (AI) — Answer Key

Higher Malay Primary 5 — Reading Comprehension & Language Use

Section A: Reading Comprehension — Passage 1

Question 1 [1 mark] Answer: Haiwan yang aktif pada waktu malam dan berehat pada waktu siang. (A nocturnal animal — active at night and resting during the day.)

Explanation: The word "nokturnal" is defined in the first paragraph itself: "iaitu aktif pada waktu malam dan berehat pada waktu siang." Students should look for the explanation that follows "iaitu" (that is) in the text.

Question 2 [2 marks — 1 mark each] Answer: (a) Sel batang (rod cells) (b) Sel kon (cone cells)

Explanation: In the second paragraph, the passage states: "mata burung hantu mempunyai lebih banyak sel batang (rod cells) ... dan kurang sel kon (cones cells)." Students need to identify both types of cells mentioned.

Question 3 [2 marks] Answer: Rod cells are sensitive to light, which helps owls see in the dark. Cone cells are responsible for seeing colour, which is not useful at night when there is little light. Therefore, having more rod cells is more useful for owls at night.

Explanation: The passage explains that rod cells are "sensitif kepada cahaya" (sensitive to light) while cone cells are "bertanggungjawab untuk melihat warna" (responsible for seeing colour). At night, there is little light and colour is not visible, so rod cells are more useful. Students should connect the function of each cell type to the nighttime environment.

Question 4 [3 marks] Answer: Owl feathers have edges with a brush-like structure (struktur seperti sikat). This structure breaks up the airflow (memecahkan aliran udara), which reduces the sound produced when the owl flies. This allows the owl to fly silently, so its prey cannot hear it approaching.

Mark breakdown:

• 1 mark for identifying the brush-like structure on feather edges
• 1 mark for explaining that it breaks up airflow / reduces sound
• 1 mark for explaining the benefit (silent flight helps hunting)

Explanation: The third paragraph describes the feather structure in detail. Students need to identify the structure, explain the mechanism, and state the benefit. This is a 3-part answer requiring comprehension and explanation.

Question 5 [2 marks] Answer: The ears are placed asymmetrically — one ear is higher than the other. This arrangement allows the owl to determine the exact location of a sound. It can detect the movement of mice or small insects under snow or thick grass using only its hearing.

Explanation: The fourth paragraph explains that the asymmetrical ear placement helps the owl pinpoint sound location precisely. This is important for hunting because the owl can locate prey even when it cannot see them (e.g., under snow or grass).

Question 6 [1 mark] Answer: There is less competition for food at night because other predators like eagles and tigers are more active during the day. (Any one valid reason from the passage.)

Explanation: The fifth paragraph states that competition for food is less at night. Other predators are active during the day, so owls avoid this competition by hunting at night.

Question 7 [4 marks] Answer: The owl is described as an effective night predator because all its physical features work together to help it hunt at night. Its large eyes with many rod cells allow it to see well in the dark. Its special feather structure allows it to fly silently so prey cannot hear it coming. Its asymmetrical ears allow it to locate prey by sound alone. All these features combine to make the owl a very successful hunter at night.

Mark breakdown:

• 1 mark for stating that the owl's features work together
• 1 mark for mentioning the eyes/vision adaptation
• 1 mark for mentioning the silent flight adaptation
• 1 mark for mentioning the hearing adaptation

Explanation: The last paragraph summarises that "setiap ciri fisiologi mereka — mata, bulu, dan telinga — bekerjasama untuk menjadikan mereka pemangsa malam yang berkesan." Students need to explain how each feature contributes to the owl's effectiveness as a night predator, using evidence from the passage.

Section B: Reading Comprehension — Passage 2

Question 8 [1 mark] Answer: She noticed an empty plot of land filled with rubbish near her apartment block. The land looked abandoned and uncared for.

Explanation: In the second paragraph, the passage states: "Amirah melihat sebidang tanah kosong yang dipenuhi sampah berhampiran bloknya. Tanah itu kelihatan terbiar dan tidak dijaga."

Question 9 [2 marks — 1 mark each] Answer: (a) They were too busy working / did not have time. (b) They were doubtful / unsure whether the project would succeed.

Explanation: The third paragraph states: "Ada yang berkata mereka terlalu bekerja dan tidak mempunyai masa. Ada juga yang ragu-ragu sama ada projek itu akan berjaya." Students need to identify both reasons.

Question 10 [2 marks] Answer: Amirah made posters in bright colours and wrote about the benefits of a community garden (such as a place to rest, a place for children to play, and a way to green their neighbourhood). She hung the posters on every floor of the apartment block.

Explanation: The fourth paragraph describes Amirah's actions: "Amirah membuat poster dan mengecatnya dengan warna-warna cerah. Beliau menulis manfaat taman komuniti... Beliau menggantung poster tersebut di setiap tingkat blok pangsapuri."

Question 11 [3 marks — 1 mark each] Answer:

Explanation: The fifth paragraph describes each person's contribution. Students need to match each person with their specific role in the project.

Question 12 [1 mark] Answer: Three months.

Explanation: The seventh paragraph states: "Selepas tiga bulan, tanah kosong itu telah bertukar menjadi taman yang indah."

Question 13 [3 marks — 1 mark each] Answer: (a) Pokok bunga kertas (bougainvillea) (b) Serai (lemongrass) (c) Kacang panjang (long beans)

Explanation: The seventh paragraph lists the plants: "Terdapat pokok bunga kertas, serai, dan kacang panjang." Students need to identify all three types of plants.

Question 14 [3 marks] Answer: Amirah learned that a small idea can bring about big changes if we work hard and cooperate with others. She realised that one person's initiative, combined with teamwork, can transform a community.

Mark breakdown:

• 1 mark for mentioning that a small idea can bring big change
• 1 mark for mentioning hard work / effort
• 1 mark for mentioning cooperation / teamwork with others

Explanation: The last sentence of the passage states: "Pengalaman ini mengajar Amirah bahawa satu idea kecil boleh membawa perubahan besar jika kita berusaha keras dan bekerjasama dengan orang lain." Students should paraphrase this lesson in their own words.

Section C: Language Use & Vocabulary

Question 15 [3 marks — 1 mark each] Answer: (a) cemerlang (b) terbiar (c) simetri

Explanation: (a) "Cemerlang" means brilliant/excellent, which describes Amirah's idea. (b) "Terbiar" means abandoned/neglected, which describes the empty land. (c) "Simetri" means symmetrical, which is the opposite of the asymmetrical ear placement described in the passage.

Question 16 [2 marks] Answer: Walaupun hanya beberapa orang yang berminat, Amirah tidak berputus asa.

Explanation: The original sentence uses "walaupun" implicitly. The task requires students to rewrite the sentence using "walaupun" explicitly at the beginning. The meaning must remain the same: Amirah did not give up even though only a few people were interested.

Question 17 [2 marks] Answer: Burung hantu mempunyai mata yang besar kerana mata yang besar membolehkan lebih banyak cahaya masuk.

Explanation: Students need to combine the two sentences using "kerana" (because) to show the cause-and-effect relationship. The first sentence is the result, and the second sentence is the cause.

Question 18 [3 marks — 1 mark each] Answer: (a) soalan (question) — The sentence asks "why" and ends with a question mark. (b) pernyataan (statement) — The sentence states a fact and ends with a period. (c) seruan (exclamation) — The sentence begins with "Marilah" (let us) and ends with an exclamation mark, expressing an enthusiastic call to action.

Explanation: Students need to identify sentence types based on punctuation and sentence structure. Questions end with "?", statements are factual sentences, commands give instructions, and exclamations express strong emotion.

Question 19 [2 marks] Answer: Incorrect word: kon Correct word: batang

Explanation: The passage states that owls have MORE rod cells (sel batang) and FEWER cone cells (sel kon). The sentence in the question incorrectly says owls have more cone cells and fewer rod cells, which is the opposite of what the passage states. The error is in the word "kon" — it should be "batang" to match the passage.

Question 20 [6 marks] Answer: (Sample response)

Saya ingin memulakan projek pembersihan di kawasan kejiranan saya. Projek ini akan melibatkan semua penduduk komuniti untuk bekerjasama membersihkan taman permainan dan longkang. Kita perlu berusaha keras untuk memastikan kawasan kita bersih dan selamat. Manfaat projek ini termasuk mengelakkan penyakit dan menjadikan kawasan kita lebih indah. Saya percaya projek ini akan membawa perubahan yang positif kepada komuniti kita.

Mark breakdown:

• 2 marks for content and ideas (clear description of a community project)
• 2 marks for correct use of at least THREE words from the given list (bekerjasama, perubahan, berusaha, manfaat, komuniti)
• 2 marks for language accuracy, coherence, and paragraph structure (4–5 sentences)

Explanation: Students are expected to write a coherent short paragraph about a community project. They must use at least three words from the given list correctly in context. The paragraph should have a clear topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding idea. Grammar, spelling, and vocabulary usage are assessed.

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Total Marks: 50