Primary 5 Higher Malay Writing Quiz

Primary 5 Higher Malay Quiz - Writing

Answer Key

Section A: Sentence Construction (10 marks)

1. (2 marks) Sample answer: Kerjasama antara ahli pasukan itu telah membawa kejayaan dalam pertandingan itu. Marking notes: Award 2 marks for a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence using both words. Award 1 mark if the sentence is partially correct (e.g., one word used correctly but the sentence is awkward). Award 0 marks if the sentence is grammatically incorrect or meaningless.

2. (2 marks) Sample answer: Walaupun dia tidak mengenal erti kegagalan, dia terus berusaha untuk berjaya. Marking notes: Award 2 marks for a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence using the phrase. Award 1 mark if the phrase is used but the sentence has minor errors. Award 0 marks if the phrase is not used correctly.

3. (2 marks) Sample answer: Kita harus menghargai kebijaksanaan orang tua supaya hidup kita lebih bermakna. Marking notes: Award 2 marks for a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence using both words. Award 1 mark if the sentence is partially correct. Award 0 marks if the sentence is grammatically incorrect or meaningless.

4. (2 marks) Sample answer: Saya berazam untuk berjaya dalam peperiksaan tahun ini. Marking notes: Award 2 marks for a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence using the phrase. Award 1 mark if the phrase is used but the sentence has minor errors. Award 0 marks if the phrase is not used correctly.

5. (2 marks) Sample answer: Kebersihan kawasan sekolah terjejas akibat kemalasan beberapa orang murid. Marking notes: Award 2 marks for a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence using both words. Award 1 mark if the sentence is partially correct. Award 0 marks if the sentence is grammatically incorrect or meaningless.

Section B: Grammar and Vocabulary (10 marks)

6. (1 mark) Answer: (A) telah Explanation: "Telah" is used to indicate a completed action in the past. The sentence "Kami telah pergi ke perpustakaan itu semalam" correctly uses "telah" to show that the action of going to the library was completed yesterday. "Sedang" indicates an ongoing action, "akan" indicates a future action, and "masih" indicates a continuing state.

7. (1 mark) Answer: (A) dibaca Explanation: "Dibaca" is the passive form of the verb "membaca" (to read). In passive sentences, the subject receives the action. The sentence "Buku itu dibaca oleh Ali semalam" correctly uses the passive voice to show that the book was read by Ali. "Membaca" is active voice, "terbaca" implies accidental reading, and "baca" is the root word without proper conjugation.

8. (1 mark) Answer: (A) rajin Explanation: "Rajin" means hardworking or diligent. The sentence "Pelajar itu sangat rajin dalam pelajarannya" means "That student is very hardworking in his/her studies." The other options are antonyms or unrelated: "malas" (lazy), "leka" (negligent), and "cuai" (careless).

9. (1 mark) Answer: (B) riang Explanation: "Riang" is a synonym for "gembira" (happy/joyful). Both words express a positive emotion of happiness. "Sedih" (sad) is an antonym, "marah" (angry) is a different emotion, and "takut" (afraid) is also a different emotion.

10. (1 mark) Answer: (C) penakut Explanation: "Penakut" (cowardly/fearful) is the antonym of "berani" (brave). "Gagah" (gallant) and "hebat" (great) are synonyms or related positive traits. "Kuat" (strong) is a different quality.

11. (1 mark) Answer: (A) menjadi bukit Explanation: The complete proverb is "Sikit-sikit, lama-lama menjadi bukit" which means "Little by little, it becomes a hill" — equivalent to "Many a little makes a mickle" or "Every little bit counts." This proverb teaches the value of patience and consistent effort.

12. (1 mark) Answer: (A) Dia menari dengan cantik. Explanation: The prefix "me-" is used to form active verbs. "Menari" is the correct form of the verb "tari" (dance) with the prefix "me-". Option (B) uses reduplication which changes the meaning, option (C) uses the suffix "-kan" which is a different affix, and option (D) is grammatically correct but uses a different verb form.

13. (1 mark) Answer: (B) Nasi dimasak oleh ibu di dapur. Explanation: A passive sentence has the structure: Object + di-verb + oleh + Subject + Location/Time. Option (B) follows this structure correctly. Option (A) is active voice, option (C) is missing "oleh" which is needed for a complete passive sentence, and option (D) is active voice with "sedang" indicating ongoing action.

14. (1 mark) Answer: (B) Dia tidak datang kerana dia sakit. Explanation: "Kerana" (because) is a conjunction that connects two clauses. Option (B) correctly uses "kerana" to connect the main clause "Dia tidak datang" with the reason clause "dia sakit." Option (A) is incomplete (missing the subject after "kerana"), option (C) is redundant ("kerana" and "sebab" have the same meaning), and option (D) is grammatically awkward.

15. (1 mark) Answer: (A) Kami pergi ke sekolah setiap hari. Explanation: "Kami" is the first-person plural pronoun (we, excluding the listener). Option (A) uses "kami" correctly. Option (B) is redundant ("kami" and "saya" refer to different groups), option (C) is redundant ("kami" already includes the speaker), and option (D) is grammatically correct but less natural than option (A).

Section C: Guided Writing (20 marks)

Question 16: Picture-Based Writing (10 marks)

Marking Scheme:

Sample answer:

Di kantin sekolah waktu rehat, seorang murid berbaju merah telah menjatuhkan baki makanannya ke lantai. Makanan itu berserakan di seluruh lantai. Seorang murid berbaju biru yang baik hati telah membantu mengutip makanan itu. Guru yang berdekatan memerhatikan kejadian itu dengan wajah risau. Murid-murid lain pula memerhatikan kejadian itu dengan terkejut. Saya rasa murid baju merah itu berasa malu dan sedih. Saya harap murid baju biru itu akan terus membantu dan semua orang akan belajar untuk lebih berhati-hati pada masa hadapan.

Marking notes:

• Award marks for describing the scene accurately (dropped tray, helping student, teacher watching)
• Award marks for expressing feelings (embarrassment, concern, surprise)
• Award marks for predicting what will happen next (learning from the incident, helping behaviour)
• Deduct marks for grammatical errors, poor vocabulary, or lack of coherence
• The response should be at least 80 words

Question 17: Situational Writing (10 marks)

Marking Scheme:

Sample answer:

HARI KEBERSIHAN SEKOLAH

Tarikh: Jumaat, 15 Mac 2024 Masa: 8:00 pagi - 10:00 pagi Tempat: Kawasan sekolah

Semua murid diminta hadir pada Hari Kebersihan ini. Sila bawa penyapu, kain lap, dan beg sampah. Aktiviti yang akan dijalankan termasuk membersihkan kelas, menyapu kawasan sekolah, dan mengasingkan sampah. Semua murid digalakkan menyertai acara ini untuk menjadikan sekolah kita lebih bersih dan selamat. Terima kasih.

Marking notes:

• Award marks for including all required elements (title, date, time, venue, items to bring, activities, closing statement)
• Award marks for using appropriate notice format (heading, clear sections, formal tone)
• Award marks for grammatical accuracy and appropriate vocabulary
• Deduct marks for missing elements, poor format, or grammatical errors
• The response should be at least 80 words

Section D: Comprehension and Composition (10 marks)

Question 18: Comprehension (5 marks)

(a) (1 mark) Answer: Kel keluarga Ahmad pergi ke pantai pada hari Sabtu yang lalu. Marking notes: Award 1 mark for the correct answer. Accept any answer that clearly states "hari Sabtu" or "Sabtu yang lalu."

(b) (1 mark) Answer: Mereka bertolak dari rumah pada pukul tujuh pagi. Marking notes: Award 1 mark for the correct answer. Accept "pukul tujuh pagi" or "7:00 pagi."

(c) (1 mark) *Answer: Ahmad dan Siti terus berlari ke arah pantai. Ahmad membina kubu pasir dan Siti mengutip kulit kerang. Marking notes: Award 1 mark for mentioning at least one activity correctly. Accept answers that describe running to the beach, building sandcastles, or collecting seashells.

(d) (1 mark) *Answer: Ahmad dan Siti tidak mahu pulang kerana mereka berasa sangat gembira. Marking notes: Award 1 mark for the correct reason. Accept answers that mention happiness or enjoyment.

(e) (1 mark) *Answer: Ayah Ahmad duduk di bawah pokok dan membaca akhbar. Marking notes: Award 1 mark for the correct answer. Accept answers that mention reading the newspaper under a tree.

Question 19: Composition – Informal Letter (5 marks)

Marking Scheme:

Sample answer:

Jalan Mawar 1, Taman Bunga Indah, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah.

10 Mac 2024

Mei Ling yang tercinta,

Apa khabar? Saya harap khabar baik. Saya ingin berkongsi pengalaman saya bersama keluarga ke Pantai Teluk Cempedak pada hari Sabtu yang lalu.

Kami bertolak dari rumah pada pukul tujuh pagi. Ayah memandu kereta dan ibu menyediakan makanan. Apabila tiba di pantai, adik saya dan saya terus berlari ke pantai. Kami bermain air laut dan mengutip kulit kerang. Saya berasa sangat gembira kerana dapat menghabiskan masa bersama keluarga. Saya berharap kita dapat pergi bersama pada masa hadapan.

Sekian, daripada saya. Siti

Marking notes:

• Award marks for including all required elements (when, who, activities, feelings)
• Award marks for using appropriate informal letter format (address, date, greeting, body, closing)
• Award marks for grammatical accuracy and appropriate vocabulary
• Deduct marks for missing elements, poor format, or grammatical errors
• The response should be at least 60 words

Question 20: Composition – Formal Letter (5 marks)

Marking Scheme:

Sample answer:

Ahmad bin Ismail, 5A Mawar, Sekolah Kebangsaan Indah, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah.

10 Mac 2024

Encik Razak bin Abdullah, Pengetua, Sekolah Kebangsaan Indah, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah.

Tuan,

Cadangan Menganjurkan Lawatan Sekolah ke Zoo Negara

Saya ingin mencadangkan agar sekolah kita menganjurkan lawatan ke Zoo Negara. Saya percaya ini adalah tempat yang sesuai kerana murid-murid dapat mempelajari tentang hidupan liar secara langsung.

Di Zoo Negara, murid-murid dapat melihat pelbagai jenis haiwan dan mempelajari tentang habitat mereka. Selain itu, murid-murid juga dapat menyertai program pendidikan yang dianjurkan oleh zoo tersebut.

Saya berharap Encik Razak dapat mempertimbangkan cadangan ini. Terima kasih atas perhatian Tuan.

Yang benar, Ahmad bin Ismail (5A Mawar)

Marking notes:

• Award marks for including all required elements (place suggested, reasons, activities, polite closing)
• Award marks for using appropriate formal letter format (sender's address, date, recipient's address, salutation, subject, body, closing, signature)
• Award marks for grammatical accuracy and appropriate vocabulary
• Deduct marks for missing elements, poor format, or grammatical errors
• The response should be at least 60 words

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