Section A

(60 marks)

1. List all the FOUR stages involved in the production of an essay. (4 marks)
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2. Define simple sentences and state TWO examples. (4 marks)

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3. Define compound sentences and state TWO examples. (4 marks)

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4. Define complex sentences and state TWO examples. (4 marks)

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5. Name SIX types of expository essays. (6 marks)

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6. State THREE differences between argumentative essay and discussion-type essay. (6 marks)
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7. Name FIVE sources for collecting materials for writing. (5 marks)
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8. State FOUR techniques that can be used to write a good introduction. (4 marks)
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9. Define thesis statement and state THREE examples of thesis statement. (5 marks)
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10. Define topic sentence. (5 marks)

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11. List THREE key features to address when revising and refining essays. (3 marks)
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12. Define parallel structures and state TWO examples. (4 marks)

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13. Define fragments and state THREE types of fragments with example. (6 marks)
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Section B
(40 marks)

Answer any TWO questions.

14. There are FIVE stages in pre-writing. State and explain all five stages in pre-writing.
(20 marks)
OR
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Students should be Allowed to Bring Mobile Phones to School. Do you agree?

Provide an outline or logical organisation for the above topic. (20 marks)
Your outline should include :

 Thesis statement
 Point 1
 Supporting details 1
 Point 2
 Supporting details 2
 Point 3
 Supporting details 3
 Conclusion
OR

16.
WATER POLLUTION

Based on above topic, Write FOUR different types of introduction using different techniques.
(20 marks)

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 LEMBAGA PEPERIKSAAN
EDUPEARL EDUCATION, KAMPUNG JAWA, KLANG

SKEMA PERMARKAHAN
WRITING SKILLS SPM

2016

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 Question Answer Mark(s)
1 Pre-writing / Brainstorming / Planning 1
Draft / Writing 1
Revising / Editing / Proofreading 1
Publishing 1

2 A simple sentence is known as independent clause. 1

It contains a subject, a predicate and a complete 1

thought.

Examples: (Accept any right answers)

 My aunt roasted a chicken 1
 The boy blew bubbles 1

3 A compound sentence has two independent clause 1

joined by coordinating conjunctions.

Two complete thoughts in a sentence 1

Examples: (Accept any right answers)

 The boy in the red shirt and the girl in the 1
green dress are good friends.
 The girl has beautiful eyes, but a difficult 1
character.

4 A complex sentence has an independent clause and 1

a dependent clause.

A dependent clause contains a subject, but a 1

predicate without complete thought.

Examples: (Accept any right answers)

 Although Johan works hard, he lost his job. 1
 Johan lost his job, although he works hard. 1

5 Definition essays 1
Topical essays 1
Cause-effect essays 1
Problem-solution essays 1
Compare and contrast essays 1
Process essays 1

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Argumentative Essay Discussion-type Essay
Stand / Position clearly Stand / Position is not
stated stated 1+1
Persuades or Provides information
convinces the readers from a broader point of 1+1
to change their belief view
Ideas are presented for Ideas are presented for
OR against the issue AND against the issue 1+1

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 7 Human interactions 1
Electronic media 1
Printed media 1
Personal life experiences 1
Observation and reflections on situations 1

8 Facts and Statistics 1

Quotations 1
Anecdotes 1
Questions 1

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