Secondary 3 Higher Malay Composition Quiz

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Secondary 3 Higher Malay Quiz - Composition

Name: ___________________________
Class: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________
Score: _____ / 50

Duration: 60 minutes
Total Marks: 50

Instructions:

1. This quiz consists of 20 questions divided into three sections.
2. Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
3. Write clearly in standard Malay (Bahasa Melayu Baku).
4. Marks are indicated in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or sub-part.
5. Manage your time wisely; aim to spend approximately 3 minutes per question.

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Section A: Language Mechanics & Vocabulary Precision (Questions 1–5)

[10 marks]

1. Identify the incorrect spelling in the following sentence and write the correct spelling in the space provided.
"Pelajar itu berjaya mencapai matlamatnya walaupun menghadapi cabar yang sukar dan kecewa."
Incorrect word: _______________
Correct spelling: _______________
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2. Choose the most appropriate imbuhan (affix) to form a word that fits the context of the sentence. Write the complete word.
"Kepimpinan sekolah itu _______________ (hormat) sangat oleh guru-guru dan pelajar kerana sikapnya yang rendah hati."
Answer: _______________
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3. Rewrite the following sentence by replacing the underlined phrase with a single peribahasa (proverb) that carries the same meaning.
"Dia sangat malas dan tidak mahu berusaha untuk menyelesaikan tugasan itu."
Answer: ___________________________________________________________________________
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4. The following sentence contains a kesalahan tatabahasa (grammatical error). Underline the error and rewrite the correct sentence.
"Buku-buku ini dibaca oleh Ali dan Ahmad semalam."
Corrected sentence: ___________________________________________________________________________
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5. Complete the pantun below by filling in the two missing lines (baris 2 dan 4) with appropriate rhymes and meaningful imagery related to kebijaksanaan (wisdom).
Gunung tinggi dipuncak awan,
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Ilmu pelita di gelap malam,
__________________________________________________
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Section B: Text Structure, Coherence & Style (Questions 6–15)

[20 marks]

6. Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent expository paragraph (karangan ekspositori) about Kepentingan Membaca. Write the correct sequence (e.g., B, D, A, C, E).
A. Oleh itu, membaca hendaklah dikulturkan sejak kanak-kanak.
B. Membaca membuka minda dan menambah pengetahuan.
C. Ia juga memperkaya kosa kata dan memperbaiki tatabahasa.
D. Kebiasaan membaca membawa banyak faedah kepada individu.
E. Selain itu, membaca dapat mengurangkan tekanan dan menenangkan fikiran.
Sequence: _______________
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7. The following introduction for a persuasive essay (karangan persuasif) on Penggunaan Telefon Pintar di Kalangan Pelajar is weak. Rewrite it to include a clear thesis statement (pernyataan tesis) and three preview points of scope points (ruang lingkup).
Weak version: "Telefon pintar sangat popular sekarang. Pelajar semua ada telefon pintar. Ia ada kebaikan dan keburukan. Saya akan bincangkan."
Improved introduction:

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8. Identify the jenis karangan (essay type) for each description below.
(a) Menceritakan pengalaman peribadi dengan unsur perasaan dan refleksi.
Answer: _______________
(b) Membentangkan hujah untuk dan menentang satu isu sebelum membuat keputusan.
Answer: _______________
(c) Menerangkan proses atau cara melakukan sesuatu dengan langkah-langkah berurutan.
Answer: _______________
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9. The paragraph below lacks penanda wacana (discourse markers). Insert four appropriate connectors in the blanks to improve cohesion.
"Kebudayaan Melayu kaya dengan tradisi lisan. _______________, pantun dan syair warisan nenek moyang. _______________, globalisasi mengancam kelangsungan tradisi ini. _______________, usaha pemupukan perlu digalakkan. _______________, generasi muda harus bangga dengan warisan mereka."
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10. Transform the following active voice sentences into passive voice (suara pasif) without changing the tense or meaning.
(a) Guru mengajar pelajar dengan sabar.
→ ___________________________________________________________________________
(b) Persatuan itu telah mengumpul derma untuk mangsa banjir.
→ ___________________________________________________________________________
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11. Expand the following simple sentence into a complex sentence (ayat majmuk) by adding a subordinate clause (anak ayat) showing cause/reason (sebab/akibat). Use the conjunction kerana or sebab.
"Ali gagal dalam peperiksaan."
Expanded sentence: ___________________________________________________________________________
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12. Replace the colloquial/informal words (perkataan tidak baku) in the dialogue below with standard formal Malay (Bahasa Melayu Baku).
Amir: "Eh, macam mana nak pergi ke stesen bas tu?"
Siti: "Tak tau la. Tunggu dulu, aku tanya orang lain."
Formal version:
Amir: ___________________________________________________________________________
Siti: ___________________________________________________________________________
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13. Write a topic sentence (ayat topik) for a body paragraph in an argumentative essay supporting the stand: "Pendidikan percuma sepatutnya diberi ke semua warganegara."
Topic sentence: ___________________________________________________________________________
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14. The following conclusion for a narrative essay (karangan naratif) is abrupt. Rewrite it to include a reflection (refleksi) and a moral value (nilai murni) learned.
Weak version: "Akhirnya, dia jumpa juga kucing hilang itu. Dia rasa gembira. Tamat."
Improved conclusion:

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15. Based on the stimulus below, write two distinct supporting details (butiran sokongan) for a body paragraph arguing that Sukan memupuk karakter.
Stimulus: A student trains daily for a marathon, wakes up at 5 AM, fails twice but persists, and finally completes the race.
Detail 1: ___________________________________________________________________________
Detail 2: ___________________________________________________________________________
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Section C: Guided Continuous Writing (Questions 16–20)

[20 marks]

16. Pendekatan Tajuk (Title Approach):
You are given the title: "Keputusan yang Mengubah Hidupku".
Write a paragraph plan (rancangan perenggan) for a narrative essay using the 5W1H technique. Fill in the table below.

Elemen	Jawapan Anda
Siapa (Tokoh utama)
Apa (Peristiwa utama)
Di mana (Tempat)
Bila (Masa)
Mengapa (Sebab/konflik)
Bagaimana (Penyelesaian/akhir)
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17. Pendekatan Gambar (Picture Approach):

Image pending generation: figure for Q17.

Study the image above. Write three possible themes (tema) and a suitable title (tajuk) for a narrative essay based on this picture.
Theme 1: ___________________________________________________________________________
Theme 2: ___________________________________________________________________________
Theme 3: ___________________________________________________________________________
Title: ___________________________________________________________________________
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18. Pendekatan Frasa (Phrase Approach):
Incorporate the phrase "...tidak pernah terfikir olehku..." into a descriptive paragraph (perenggan deskriptif) describing a surprise event. Write one paragraph (approx. 60–80 words).

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19. Pendekatan Isu (Issue Approach):
Write a thesis statement (pernyataan tesis) and two topic sentences (ayat topik) for the body paragraphs of an argumentative essay (karangan argumentatif) on the issue:
"Media sosial membunuh komunikasi fizikal antara remaja."
Stand: Setuju / Tidak Setuju (Circle one)
Thesis Statement: ___________________________________________________________________________
Topic Sentence 1: ___________________________________________________________________________
Topic Sentence 2: ___________________________________________________________________________
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20. Synthesis Task:
Combine the following three short sentences into one sophisticated complex sentence (ayat majmuk yang kompleks) using appropriate connectors, relative pronouns, and voice variation. Do not change the meaning.

1. Encik Rahman adalah guru cemerlang.
2. Beliau mengajar Bahasa Melayu.
3. Beliau baru sahaja menerima Anugerah Guru Cemerlang Kebangsaan.
   Combined sentence: ___________________________________________________________________________
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Secondary 3 Higher Malay Quiz - Composition (Answer Key)

Total Marks: 50

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Section A: Language Mechanics & Vocabulary Precision (Questions 1–5)

[10 marks]

1.
Incorrect word: cabar
Correct spelling: cabar → cabar is actually correct in standard Malay (KBBI), but in the context of "challenge", the standard formal spelling often tested is cabar vs cabar (no change). However, a common error tested at this level is kecewa (disappointed) vs kecewa (correct).
Wait, let's re-evaluate the sentence: "Pelajar itu berjaya mencapai matlamatnya walaupun menghadapi cabar yang sukar dan kecewa."
The error is likely kecewa used as a noun/adjective for the challenge. A challenge is cabar or cabaran. Kecewa is a feeling (disappointed). The word should be cabaran (noun) or the structure is wrong.
Correction based on standard Sec 3 exam patterns: The error is kecewa. It should be cabaran (noun) or the sentence should read "...cabar yang sukar dan mengecewakan."
Most likely intended error: kecewa (wrong part of speech/context).
Correct word in context: cabaran or mengecewakan.
Marking: 1 mark for identifying kecewa as the error; 1 mark for correct replacement (cabaran / mengecewakan). Since Q is 1 mark total: Identify kecewa and write cabaran.
Answer: Incorrect: kecewa | Correct: cabaran
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2.
Answer: dihormati
Reasoning: Prefix di- + root hormat + suffix -i = dihormati (passive voice, "is respected"). Menghormati is active. Context "Kepimpinan... ____ oleh guru" requires passive.
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3.
Answer: Malas malas kucing, tidur main mata OR Biar lambat asal selamat (less precise for lazy) OR Seperti kucing tidur (idiom).
Best fit for "very lazy and unwilling to make effort": Malas malas kucing, tidur main mata (Describes feigned laziness/sleeping) or simply Malas seperti kucing.
Standard Peribahasa for extreme laziness: Malas malas kucing, tidur main mata.
Marking: 1 mark for correct proverb, 1 mark for correct context/meaning fit.
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4.
Error: dibaca oleh (Redundant/Clumsy passive with multiple agents).
Rule: In standard Malay passive (suara pasif), if the agent (pelaku) is a proper noun/pronoun, the prefix di- is used without oleh if the agent follows immediately, OR oleh is used but the structure dibaca oleh Ali dan Ahmad is accepted but often considered clumsy compared to active Ali dan Ahmad membaca.... However, a stricter grammatical rule tested: dibaca implies the subject is Buku-buku. The sentence is grammatically passive correct but often the error tested is the use of oleh with di- when the agent is plural/proper nouns, or the tense marker.
Common Sec 3 Error: Tense inconsistency. Semalam (past) but dibaca (no tense marker). Should be telah dibaca or sudah dibaca.
Corrected sentence: "Buku-buku ini telah dibaca oleh Ali dan Ahmad semalam."
Marking: 1 mark for underlining dibaca (missing tense marker), 1 mark for telah dibaca / sudah dibaca.
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5.
Sample Answer (Baris 2 & 4 must rhyme with awan and malam):
Gunung tinggi dipuncak awan,
Ilmu tinggi di puncak ilmuan, (Rhymes: awan - ilmuan - imperfect)
Better rhyme for awan: Jalan ilmu penuh bunga dan (no).
Standard Pantun Rhyme Scheme: a-a-b-b or a-b-a-b.
Line 1 ends awan (a). Line 3 ends malam (b).
Line 2 must end with awan sound (e.g., insan, sugan, keman).
Line 4 must end with malam sound (e.g., hikmah, penawar, salam, ilham).

Suggested Answer:
Gunung tinggi dipuncak awan,
Dilangit tinggi bersinar **bintang sugan**, (Rhyme: awan/sugan - weak)
Menuju puncak buta **insan**, (Rhyme: awan/insan - acceptable assonance)
Ilmu pelita di gelap malam,
Menghapus kebodohan jadi **penawar**, (Rhyme: malam/penawar - no)
Menuntun ke jalan yang **terang benderang**, (no)
Menghasilkan hikmat dan **kebijaksanaan**, (no)
Menjadi panduan ke arah **ilham**, (Rhyme: malam/ilham - good)

Final Model Answer:
Baris 2: Dilangit tinggi bintang bersinar, (Rhyme: awan/bintang - no) -> Dicapai oleh orang bijak **insan**,
Baris 4: Menjadi panduan kehidupan **ilham**,
Marking: 2 marks per line (1 rhyme, 1 meaning/imagery related to wisdom).
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Section B: Text Structure, Coherence & Style (Questions 6–15)

[20 marks]

6.
Sequence: D, B, C, E, A
Logic: D (Topic Sentence/General Statement) → B (Elaboration 1: Knowledge) → C (Elaboration 2: Language) → E (Elaboration 3: Mental Health) → A (Conclusion/Recommendation).
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7.
Improved Introduction (Model):
"Penggunaan telefon pintar di kalangan pelajar semakin meluas dan menjadi keperluan asas di era digital ini. Walaupun ianya memberikan akses mudah ke maklumat dan komunikasi, penggunaan yang tidak terkawal membawa kesan negatif yang serius terhadap prestasi akademik, kesihatan mental, dan interaksi sosial pelajar. (Thesis) Oleh itu, karangan ini akan membincangkan tiga aspek utama: kesan kecanduan terhadap pengurusan masa belajar, impak sinar biru terhadap kesihatan fizikal dan mental, serta erosi nilai komunikasi bersemuka. (Scope Points)"
Marking: 1 mark for Hook/Context, 2 marks for clear Thesis Statement (Stand + Reason), 1 mark for 3 distinct Scope Points.
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8.
(a) Karangan Naratif / Naratif Peribadi (Personal Narrative / Reflective Narrative)
(b) Karangan Dialektik / Argumentatif Berimbang (Dialectic / Balanced Argumentative)
(c) Karangan Prosedur / Ekspositori Prosedur (Procedural / Expository Procedural)
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9.
Answers (Acceptable variations exist):

1. Contohnya / Antara lain (Introducing examples: pantun, syair)
2. Walau bagaimanapun / Namun / Malangnya (Contrast: Globalisation threat)
3. Oleh itu / Justeru / Maka (Consequence/Recommendation)
4. Oleh sebab itu / Kesimpulannya / Akhirnya (Conclusion/Call to action)
   Marking: 1 mark each. Must show logical relationship (Exemplification, Contrast, Consequence, Conclusion).
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10.
(a) Pelajar diajar oleh guru dengan sabar. (or Pelajar telah diajar... if past tense implied, but mengajar is present/habitual. Diajar is fine).
(b) Derma telah dikumpulkan oleh persatuan itu untuk mangsa banjir.
Marking: 1 mark for correct di-/ter- prefix (here di-), 1 mark for correct object-subject switch and oleh placement.
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11.
Expanded sentence: "Ali gagal dalam peperiksaan kerana dia tidak belajar dengan rajin."
Or: "Kerana tidak belajar dengan rajin, Ali gagal dalam peperiksaan."
Marking: 1 mark for correct conjunction (kerana/sebab), 1 mark for logical subordinate clause showing cause.
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12.
Amir: "Bagaimanakah cara pergi ke stesen bas itu?" (or Bagaimana cara...)
Siti: "Saya tidak tahu. Tunggulah sebentar, saya akan bertanya orang lain."
Changes: Eh (removed/filler), macam mana → bagaimanakah cara, tak tau → tidak tahu / saya tidak mengetahui, tunggu → tunggulah / sila tunggu, tanya → bertanya / menanyakan.
Marking: 1 mark per corrected utterance (Amir/Siti), 1 mark for overall formal register consistency.
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13.
Topic Sentence (Model): "Pertama, pendidikan percuma menjamin kesaksamaan peluang pendidikan untuk semua lapisan masyarakat, terutamanya golongan miskin dan marginal."
Marking: 1 mark for clear main idea (Equal opportunity), 1 mark for linking to stand (Free education) and target group.
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14.
Improved Conclusion (Model):
"Akhirnya, dia berjaya menemui kucing hilang itu bersembunyi di bawah kerusi sofa. Kelegaan meluap di hatinya, namun pengalaman itu meninggalkan pengajaran mendalam: kesabaran dan ketekunan adalah kunci mengatasi cabaran, manakala kasih sayang terhadap makhluk hidup mencerminkan kemanusiaan yang sejati."
Marking: 1 mark for Resolution (finding cat), 1 mark for Reflection (feeling/realization), 1 mark for Moral Value (Patience/Compassion).
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15.
Detail 1: "Disiplin dan pengurusan masa yang tinggi ditunjukkan melalui rutinan latihan harian pada pukul 5 pagi, yang melatih tanggungjawab dan komitmen."
Detail 2: "Ketahanan mental (resilience) terbentuk apabila pelajar itu gagal dua kali namun tidak putus asa, malah mempelajari kekurangan dan berusaha lagi sehingga berjaya menamatkan lumbaan."
Marking: 2 marks per detail (1 for identifying trait: Discipline/Resilience, 1 for evidence from stimulus + explanation of character building).
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Section C: Guided Continuous Writing (Questions 16–20)

[20 marks]

16.
Paragraph Plan (5W1H) - Sample Answers:

Elemen	Jawapan Contoh
Siapa	Ahmad, pelajar Tingkatan 3 yang pendiam dan kurang keyakinan diri.
Apa	Memutuskan untuk menyertai pasukan debat sekolah secara tiba-tiba.
Di mana	Bilik darjah, dewan debat sekolah, dan pentas pertandingan zon.
Bila	Semester 2, menjelang pertandingan debat antarabangsa.
Mengapa	Dorongan guru bahasa Melayu yang melihat potensi tersembunyi; konflik dalaman: takut gagal vs mahu berubah.
Bagaimana	Latihan intensif, gagal di ronde awal, bangkit, juara tempat pertama, kini berkeyakinan tinggi.
Marking: 1 mark per element (6 marks total). Must be coherent narrative arc.
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17.
Themes & Title (Based on Image Placeholder Q17-fig1):
Image: Teenager, night, park bench, phone light, worried, crumpled exam slip.

Theme 1: Tekanan Akademik dan Kesihatan Mental Remaja (Academic Pressure & Youth Mental Health)
Theme 2: Kesepian di Era Keterhubungan Digital (Loneliness in the Digital Connectivity Era)
Theme 3: Menemui Harapan di Tengah Keputusasaan (Finding Hope Amidst Despair)

Title: Cahaya di Ujung Keputusasaan / Kertas Hasil, Kertas Hidup / Malam Tanpa Bintang
Marking: 1 mark per theme (relevance to image details), 1 mark for title (evocative, relevant).
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18.
Descriptive Paragraph (Model - ~70 words):

"Hari ulang tahun ke-17 itu tiba dengan sunyi, berbeza dari tahun-tahun sebelumnya yang penuh sorak-sorai. Aku duduk sendirian di bilik tidur, menatap dinding kosong, tidak pernah terfikir olehku pintu bilik akan terbuka perlahan mengungkapkan ibu bapa dan adik-beradik bawa kek coklat berkelip-kelip lilin. Kejutan itu membasuh keputusasaan yang menusuk hati, menggantikannya dengan kehangatan yang tak terkatakan, mengingatkan aku bahawa cinta keluarga tidak memerlukan sambutan meriah untuk dirasakan."
Marking: 1 mark for phrase inclusion (exact), 2 marks for descriptive language (sensory details: sunyi, menatap dinding, kek coklat berkelip-kelip), 1 mark for emotional arc (sadness → surprise → warmth), 1 mark for length/coherence (60-80 words).
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19.
Stand: Setuju (or Tidak Setuju - marked based on consistency)

Thesis Statement (Model - Setuju):
"Walaupun media sosial memudahkan komunikasi tanpa sempadan, ia sebenarnya membunuh komunikasi fizikal remaja kerana menciptakan kecanduan skrin yang mengurangkan interaksi bersemuka, merosakkan kemahiran baca isyarat bukan verbal, dan menggantikan ikatan emosi mendalam dengan validasi maya yang dangkal."

Topic Sentence 1: "Pertama, kecanduan terhadap platform media sosial seperti TikTok dan Instagram menyebabkan remaja menghabiskan masa rata-rama 6-8 jam sehari di hadapan skrin, menggeser masa untuk interaksi fizikal dengan keluarga dan rakan sebaya."

Topic Sentence 2: "Kedua, komunikasi digital yang bergantung pada emoji dan teks singkat merosakkan kemahiran remaja dalam membaca ekspresi wajah, nada suara, dan bahasa badan, yang merupakan teras komunikasi fizikal yang bermakna."

Marking: Thesis: 2 marks (Stand + 3 reasons/arguments). Topic Sentences: 1.5 marks each (Clear main idea + Link to thesis + Scope for elaboration).
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20.
Combined Sentence (Model):
"Encik Rahman, seorang guru cemerlang yang mengajar Bahasa Melayu, baru-baru ini menerima Anugerah Guru Cemerlang Kebangsaan."
Alternative (Passive/Relative): "Anugerah Guru Cemerlang Kebangsaan baru-baru ini diterima oleh Encik Rahman, yang merupakan guru cemerlang pengajar Bahasa Melayu."
Marking: 1 mark for combining S1 & S2 (Relative clause yang mengajar... or appositive guru cemerlang yang mengajar...), 1 mark for combining S3 (Adverbial phrase baru-baru ini + passive/active verb), 1 mark for sophisticated structure (Complex sentence, not compound), 1 mark for accurate meaning retention.
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