TIPS on ENGLISH PAPER 2

English Paper 2 - Format

Paper 2 comprises three sections, Section A, 

Section B and Section C.

Section A :  Sentence Construction

(Based on the given words and graphic)

(10 marks)

- Pupils construct sentences based on the

 composite picture.

- Construct 5 sentences about the picture.

- Pupils should be creative and possessed good

thinking skills.

- Must show variety of sentences (Simple

sentence,Compound sentence and  Complex

sentence) in order to score high marks.

- Pupils must have a good command

of the language,minimal grammatical, 

spelling and punctuation errors.

Section B : Information Transfer

(2a - 10 marks)

(2b - 5 marks)

- Pupils are required to read and understand

 the information in the notes.

- Transfer will be at word or phrase level.

- Pupils are required to transfer the information

correctly in the answer's table provided.

- Strictly marking.

- Pupils should avoid any spelling and

punctuation mistakes when transferring

 the information.

- Provide good reasons for the choice made.

- Pupils must have a good command of the

language, minimal grammatical, spelling and

punctuation errors.

Section C : Note Expansion

(15 marks)

- This question requires a pupil to study

carefully the pictures based on a theme.

A set of words are also given with each

pictures.

- Pupils are encouraged to make one,

two or more sentences depending on their  

proficiency.

- Write in paragraphs with an introduction

and a suitable ending.

- Pupils must have a good command of

the language,minimal grammatical, spelling

and punctuation errors.

- Pupils should possess good writing skills,

 construct interesting essay, able to use

idiom or simile (sometimes),adjectives, adverbs

and use variety of sentences in order to score 

high marks.

- Grammar is essential as marks are given

based on the sentences that are well constructed.