PSLE English Language Paper 1 2019 — Past Paper & Online Quiz

11. 1 mark

This subject is assigned how many periods per week?

A. two periods per week.

B. one period per week.

C. three periods per week.

D. four periods per week.

12. 1 mark

Which of the following is a main competency for Standard V?

A. Applying good grooming practices

B. Explaining good hygienic rules for cooking food

C. Preparing different types of foods

D. Making different drinks

13. 1 mark

Which of the following is a specific competency related to 'Applying good grooming practices'?

A. Caring for garments and maintaining proper sanitation

B. Applying good grooming practices

C. Explaining good hygienic rules for cooking food

D. Preparing different types of foods

9. 2 marks

The table shows the benchmarking of pupils' performance in different activities. Study the table and answer the questions that follow. (ix) Compare the performance of making collages 'following the rules of art correctly' and 'following only a few rules of the art'.

(ix) Compare the performance of making collages 'following the rules of art correctly' and 'following only a few rules of the art'. 2 mk

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10. 1 mark

The table shows the benchmarking of pupils' performance in different activities. Study the table and answer the questions that follow. (x) Which performance level is associated with 'making collages without following the rules of art'?

(x) Which performance level is associated with 'making collages without following the rules of art'? 1 mk

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1. 5 marks

Analysing financial services provided by banks. Competency Criteria: - Identifies financial services provided by banks. - Explains the financial services provided by banks. - Describes the financial services provided by banks. - Analyses the financial services provided by banks.

(i) Describe the performance of a pupil who has arranged cutlery and food following only some of the guidelines regarding table manners. 2 mk

(a) According to the rubric, how many periods are allocated for making things using materials available in the environment? 2 mk

(below) Identifies the tools used in various parts of the body have been elaborated correctly by observing safety and correct use of proper tools. 1 mk

(a) Prepares gardens for different vegetables considering the required tools and materials following correct procedures and creativity. 1 mk

(a)) Explain the importance of following hygienic rules in food preparation. 1 mk

(c)) Applying four decoration rules in preparing a bordering tape frame and mounting it around a pattern decoration. 0 mk

(a(i)) Which criterion shows the highest performance? 1 mk

(1.1) Give two purposes of assessment in schools as stated in the passage. 2 mk

(avera) Differentiates the tools used in various parts of the body have been elaborated correctly by observing safety and correct use of proper tools. 1 mk

(b)) Describe two good eating manners and suggest a solution for not following them. 2 mk

(b) Prepares gardens for different vegetables using tools and materials considering the required tools and materials following correct procedures and creativity. 1 mk

(ii) Draw stick pictures depicting people in various postures, as instructed, using a pencil, creatively. 10 mk

(b) Which criterion describes a pupil who has made a strip of plaited palm leaf and decorated it unevenly? 2 mk

(e)) Applying six basics of acting to act a play. 0 mk

(d)) To prepare a bordering tape frame using correct measurements, attractive colours, considering good quality and creativity. 0 mk

(a(ii)) Which criterion shows the lowest performance? 1 mk

(good) Explains procedures of caring for hairs that grow in various parts of the body by observing safety and correct use of proper tools. 1 mk

(none) Prepares an egg drink and fruit pudding with correct ingredients in the right amount with quality, cleanliness and creativity. 0 mk

(b(i)) Identify the criterion that shows the highest performance. 1 mk

(c) Prepares gardens for different vegetables. 1 mk

(c) Under the competency 'Producing useful items using discarded materials', what is the difference between 'Good' and 'Very good' in terms of the number of useful items produced? 3 mk

(d) List two specific activities mentioned under 'Understanding entrepreneurship skills' that help a pupil gain knowledge. 3 mk

(very ) Elaborates on procedures of caring for hairs that grow in various parts of the human body by observing safety and correct use of proper tools. 1 mk

(b(ii)) Identify the criterion that shows the lowest performance. 1 mk

(d) Prepares gardens for different vegetables. 1 mk

(e) Prepares gardens for different vegetables. 1 mk

(c(i)) Identify the performance level that describes "Explains the main principles in detail the principles of crop and livestock." 1 mk

(f) Which specific activity helps to identify the prices of various commodities compared to their production costs? 1 mk

(c(ii)) Identify the performance level that describes "Identifies the principles of crop and livestock." 1 mk

(g) Which competency is related to activity b) under 4.1? 1 mk

(d(i)) Identify the performance level that describes "Prepares gardens for different vegetables using different tools, materials and correct procedures with creativity." 2 mk

(d(ii)) Identify the performance level that describes "Prepares gardens for different vegetables using tools or materials or correct procedures." 2 mk

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2. 0 marks

Synthesizing the use of commodity and financial registers. Competency Criteria: - Identifies the uses of commodity and financial registers. - Explains the uses of commodity and financial registers. - Describes the uses of commodity and financial registers. - Synthesizes the use of commodity and financial registers.

(a) According to the rubric, how many periods are allocated for making things using materials available in the environment? 2 mk

(2.1) Name any three methods of assessment mentioned in the passage. 3 mk

(i) Draw a stick picture of a different thing using a pencil. 5 mk

(ii) How can a pupil's performance in cleaning the table up after eating be described if they follow all the guidelines and urge others to do the same? 3 mk

(below) Mentions materials used during menstruation. 1 mk

(a)) Applying rules of modelling to make domestic clay utensils. 0 mk

(a(i)) Which criterion shows the highest performance? 1 mk

(a) Packs commodities according to set standards. 1 mk

(b) Packs commodities according to set standards. 1 mk

(avera) Identifies materials used during menstruation. 1 mk

(a(ii)) Which criterion shows the lowest performance? 1 mk

(b) Which criterion describes a pupil who has made a strip of plaited palm leaf and decorated it unevenly? 2 mk

(b)) Applying rules to decorate domestic clay utensils according to the rules. 0 mk

(b(i)) Identify the performance level that describes "Describes good techniques for attracting and winning customers." 1 mk

(c)) Applying rules of burning clay objects to burn the modelled utensils in an open kiln the laid down rules. 0 mk

(c) Packs commodities according to set standards. 1 mk

(good) Explains materials used during menstruation. 1 mk

(c) Under the competency 'Producing useful items using discarded materials', what is the difference between 'Good' and 'Very good' in terms of the number of useful items produced? 3 mk

(b(ii)) Identify the performance level that describes "Lists good techniques for attracting and winning customers." 1 mk

(d) Packs commodities according to set standards. 1 mk

(d) List two specific activities mentioned under 'Understanding entrepreneurship skills' that help a pupil gain knowledge. 3 mk

(very ) Elaborates on materials used during menstruation and gives appropriate examples. 1 mk

(d)) Analyses the benefits of proper waste management and the consequences of not following the procedures. 4 mk

(none) Describes in details the techniques of singing in a four voice choir. 8 mk

(e) Packs commodities according to set standards. 1 mk

(f) Packs commodities according to set standards. 1 mk

(g) Packs commodities according to set standards. 1 mk

(h) Which activity is related to making items using a braided twill band and rope? 1 mk

(i) What is the highest level of performance for 'Participating in various subject clubs to develop important skills in learning'? 1 mk

(j) Describe the performance of a pupil rated as 'Average' in 'Asking various questions' to develop knowledge in the learning process. 1 mk

(k) Which activity under competency 4.2 is focused on understanding market demand for commodities? 1 mk

(l) What are the criteria for a pupil to be rated 'Very good' in making items using a braided twill band and rope? 1 mk

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3. 0 marks

Analysing the benefits the community gets from paying tax. Competency Criteria: - Identifies the benefits the community gets from paying tax. - Explains the benefits the community gets from paying tax. - Describes the benefits the community gets from paying tax. - Analyses in detail the benefits the community gets from paying tax.

(3.1) What is the difference between a project and an assignment according to the passage? 2 mk

(i) Draw a picture of people and other things in a single posture using a pencil. 5 mk

(iii) Identify the category for a pupil who can classify a single musical instrument correctly. 1 mk

(a) Lists good techniques for attracting and winning customers. 1 mk

(below) Identifies various places suitable for bedding or the required beddings. 1 mk

(a)) Developing readiness for learning in agricultural production. 5 mk

(b)) Analysing the best practices of crop and livestock production. 0 mk

(avera) Explains various places suitable for bedding or the required beddings. 1 mk

(b) Explains good techniques for attracting and winning customers. 1 mk

(ii) Draw a picture of both people and other things using a pencil in several postures correctly and with some innovation. 10 mk

(c)) Applies three rules to model domestic utensils. 0 mk

(c) Elaborates on good techniques for attracting and winning customers. 1 mk

(good) Describes the ways of maintaining a sleeping place and required beddings. 1 mk

(very ) Describes ways of maintaining a sleeping place and beddings and gives appropriate examples. 1 mk

(none) Sings a song in a four-voice choir. 0 mk

(d)) Applies four rules to model domestic utensils. 0 mk

(d) Describes good techniques for attracting and winning customers. 1 mk

(e)) Applies five rules to model domestic utensils and show creativity. 0 mk

(e) Identify the difference between a shop and a market to find out what kinds of products are needed in either outlet. 2 mk

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4. 4 marks

Techniques of dealing with dishonest people in a business.

(4.1) In your own words, explain the meaning of 'observation' as a method of assessment. 2 mk

(i) Identify one motif for printing in the environment. 1 mk

(iv) Which level of performance is achieved by a pupil who makes theatrical props relevant to the theme of the play with some innovations? 1 mk

(below) Identifies benefits of proper cleaning and ironing personal garments. 1 mk

(c)) Mentions six basics of composing a play. 0 mk

(a)) Making motifs according to the six identified rules. 0 mk

(a) Identifies techniques of dealing with dishonest people in a business. 1 mk

(b)) Applying the rules of motif printing to print different motifs. 0 mk

(b) Explains techniques of dealing with dishonest people in a business. 1 mk

(ii) Identify a few motifs for printing in the environment and explain their uses. 3 mk

(avera) Differentiates tools and materials used for cleaning and ironing personal garments. 1 mk

(good) Analyses the benefits of cleaning and ironing personal garments and the disadvantages of not adhering to them. 1 mk

(c) Elaborates on techniques of dealing with dishonest people in a business with relevant examples. 1 mk

(very ) Analyses the benefits of cleaning and ironing personal garments and the disadvantages of not adhering to them and gives relevant examples. 1 mk

(d)) Analyses the consequences of violating hygienic rules in food preparation. 4 mk

(none) Elaborates on six basics of composing a play. 0 mk

(d) Elaborates with relevant examples techniques of dealing with dishonest people in a business. 1 mk

(e) Identify the difference between a shop and a market to find out what kinds of products are needed in either outlet. 1 mk

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5. 4 marks

Measures to take in order to protect customers from using expired commodities.

(5.1) Why is feedback from assessment important? 1 mk

(i) Prepare a single item for printing. 1 mk

(v) A pupil performs dramatic poetry following all the rules correctly and creatively. What is the benchmark for this performance? 1 mk

(below) Mentions types of undergarments. 1 mk

(a)) The consequences of not following good eating manners have been described. Identifies good eating manners to follow when eating. 1 mk

(d)) Applies one to two basics of composing a short play. 0 mk

(a) Identifies measures to take in order to protect customers from using expired commodities. 1 mk

(ii) Prepare many items for printing with creativity. 3 mk

(avera) Identifies the correct use of undergarments. 1 mk

(b)) Identifies the consequences of violating good eating manners. 2 mk

(b) Explains measures to take in order to protect customers from using expired commodities. 1 mk

(c)) Describes the consequences of violating good eating manners and suggests relevant solutions. 3 mk

(c) Elaborates on measures to take in order to protect customers from using expired commodities. 1 mk

(good) Explains procedures of caring for undergarments by considering their correct use, cleaning and storage. 1 mk

(very ) Describes procedures of caring for undergarments by considering their correct use, cleaning and storage. 1 mk

(none) Applies all six basics of composing a short play. 0 mk

(d) Discusses measures to take in order to protect customers from using expired commodities. 1 mk

(e) Repair a worn-out garment while applying all the rules of mending garments, and assisting others to repair their garments. 5 mk

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6. 5 marks

Using the principles of financial management.

(i) Print a design of motifs in a single colour using the pressing method. 1 mk

(vi) Interpret the performance of a pupil who brags on mimicking traits of animals, birds and ailments in the environment but not following the rules. 2 mk

(below) Identifies items used in caring for shoes and socks. 1 mk

(a)) The consequences of violating the principles of deep frying foods have been analysed. Identifies the consequences of violating the principles of deep frying foods. 1 mk

(e)) Applies one to two basics of acting to act a play. 0 mk

(a) Identifies financial services provided by banks. 1 mk

(b)) Explains the consequences of violating the principles of deep frying foods. 2 mk

(ii) Print a design of motifs in various colours using the pressing method and add some innovation. 3 mk

(b) Explains financial services provided by banks. 1 mk

(avera) Explains procedures of caring for shoes and socks. 1 mk

(c)) Analyses the consequences of violating the principles of deep frying foods. 3 mk

(c) Describes financial services provided by banks. 1 mk

(good) Explains procedures of caring for shoes and socks as well as the consequences of not adhering to them. 1 mk

(very ) Analyses procedures of caring for shoes and socks and the consequences of not adhering to them and gives examples. 1 mk

(d)) Analyses the consequences of violating the principles of deep frying foods and gives solutions. 4 mk

(none) Applies six basics of acting to act a play. 0 mk

(d) Analyses financial services provided by banks. 1 mk

(e) Analyses financial services provided by banks. 1 mk

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7. 5 marks

Analysing six captivating scenes for capturing still pictures for commercial purposes.

(i) Model a single shape using the pinching method. 1 mk

(vii) What does it mean for a pupil to perform a single tableau? 1 mk

(a) Print one pattern of geometrical form motif in primary colours. 0 mk

(c)) Useful items have been produced using discarded materials in the environment. 0 mk

(c) Elaborating six basics of composing a play. 0 mk

(a)) Mentions six captivating scenes for capturing still pictures for commercial purposes. 0 mk

(b) Print a pattern of a few geometrical form motifs in primary colours correctly. 0 mk

(ii) Model a variety of shapes using the pinching method and add some creativity. 4 mk

(d) Listening to instructions carefully and follow them. 0 mk

(none) Analyses six captivating scenes for capturing commercial still pictures. 5 mk

(e) Listening to instructions carefully and follow them. 0 mk

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8. 0 marks

Applying six rules of photography in capturing still pictures.

(a) Various questions have been asked to develop knowledge in the learning process. 0 mk

(c) Participating in various subject clubs to develop important skills in learning. 4 mk

((viii) A pupil makes collages following all the rules of art and makes some additions. Which category does this performance fall into? 1 mk

(b)) Applies one to two rules of photography in capturing still pictures. 0 mk

(b) Various questions have been asked to develop knowledge in the learning process. 0 mk

(d) Various questions have been asked to develop knowledge in the learning process. 0 mk

(none) Applies six rules of photography in capturing still pictures. 0 mk

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14. 0 marks

Below is a benchmarking of pupil's performance in main specific activities related to theatrical costumes and performing activities. Read the description and answer the questions that follow.

(c) Reciting a four stanza traditional poem using different melodies. 0 mk

(d) Preparing various theatrical costume props according to the theme. 0 mk

(e) Performing various theatrical activities and explain their messages clearly. 0 mk

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15. 0 marks

Below is a benchmarking of pupil's performance in main specific activities related to drawing stick pictures. Read the description and answer the questions that follow.

(a) Drawing stick pictures depicting people carrying different social messages. 0 mk

(b) Drawing a variety of stick pictures using a pencil. 0 mk

(c) Drawing a stick picture using a pencil depicting people and other things in various postures. 0 mk

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English Language · Paper 1 · 2019

English Language · Paper 1 · 2019

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