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ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFECIENCY 1

DECLARATION OF INTEGRITY

I ………………………….hereby declare that this assignment is

my own work and all references are duly acknowledged. I

understand that plagiarism in any form is a serious affence and I

can be failed for doing so.

……………………………………

(Name: NORZUNITA BT. ABDUL LATIF)

Date:

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ABSTRACT

The English course of a core subject in the school system in Malaysia.This is due

to the country is still using the English language in the working environment in

particular.In addition it is the second most important language as it is the medium of the

world.

Hence, English has always been a basic subjects from pre-school until to a

higher level. Institut Pendidikan Guru

education in subjects 'English language proficiency 1' is a compulsory subject for this

course. The aim is to develop students improve the listening, speaking, reading and

writing. This course has been equipped with basic topics such as sound systems,

the speech, sentences, and so on.

Therefore, not surprising that the use of English became a very important

item in today even though some people consider it a very difficult thing to have learned.

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Section A: Acquisition Of Knowledge

Parts Of Speech-Prepositions

Exercise 1

Exercise 2

Parts Of The Speech-Conjuctions

Exercise 1

Exercise 2

Parts Of The Speech-Possessive Pronouns

Exercise 1

Exercise 2

Section B: Mastery Of Knowledge

Section C: Attitude and Reflection

Bibliography

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Parts Of Speech- Prepositions

A preposition is a word which shows relationships among other words in the sentence.

The relationships include direction, place, time, cause, manner and amount.

In the sentence : She went to the store.

to is a preposition which shows direction.

In the sentence :He came by bus.

by is a preposition which shows manner.

In the sentence: They will be here at three o’clock.

at is a preposition which shows time.

In the sentence : It is under the table.

under is preposition which shows place.

A preposition always goes with a noun or pronoun which is called the object of the preposition. The preposition is almost always before the noun or pronoun and that is

why it is called a preposition. The preposition and the object of the preposition together

are called a prepositional phrase. The following chart shows the prepositions, objects

of the preposition, and prepositional phrases of the sentences above.

Preposition Object of the Preposition Prepositional PhraseTo The store to the store

By Bus by bus

Under The table under the table

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Prepositional phrases are like idioms and are best learned through listening to and

reading as much as possible. Below are some common prepositions of time and place

and examples of their use.

Prepositions of time:

at two o’clock

on Wednesday

in an hour, in January, in 2011

for a day

Prepositions of place:

at my house

in New York, in my hand

on the table

near the library

across the street

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Exercise 1

Choose the best preposition of time in, on, at, or no preposition to complete the sentence. Write - when no preposition is needed.

1. yesterday afternoon, we went to the library to study.

2. tomorrow morning, I will have to get up early.

3. the summer, my brother and I play tennis.

4. six years ago, I met my best friend.

5. Sorry I missed football practice last week. I had a

headache.

6. She will graduate from university May.

7. My sister loves eating chocolate eggs Easter.

8. My parents got married the 1960s.

9. My favourite television programme is on 8pm.

10. My birthday is the twelfth of September.

11. Let's go to the cinema this evening.

12. Jane started learning English 1998.

13. I'm going shopping with my mother Saturday.

14. I hate getting out of bed cold mornings!

15. Does it snow here the winter?

16. Did your cousin get married last spring?

17. Are you going to visit your family Christmas?

18. Are you going to the beach the weekend?

19. Ann's going to see the doctor Tuesday morning.

20. Andrew finished high school 1997.

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Exercise 2

1. Mr. Martin is responsible ______ recruitment 2. I'm sorry but I don't understand the reason ________ the increase ________ price. 3. In this company, salaries depend ________ the level of responsibility. 4. You have to pay ________ the tickets the day you order them. 5. Our new Chairman reminds me ________ my old history teacher. 6. Do you think the report could be translated ________ English for the meeting tomorrow? 7. Thank you for offering to help. It's very kind ________ you. 8. Look ________ the woman ________ the picture. Who is she? 9. The manager didn't take part ________ the discussion. He didn't want to intervene. 10. It's no use taking him to the Louvre. He isn't interested _______ art. 11. The food in Japan is very different ________ European food. 12. I don't agree ________ you. ________ my opinion you're wrong. 13. John was late for the meeting as usual. That's typical ________ him. 14. We should invite Pete to the party. He's very good ________ telling jokes. 15. The car crashed ________ a fence ________ the other side of the road.

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Parts of Speech-Conjuctions

A conjuction is a word that connects other words or groups of words.

In the sentence : Fairos and Zunita are friends.

The conjuction and connects two nouns.

In the sentence: He will drive or fly.

The conjuction or connects two verbs.

In the sentence: It is early but we can go…..

The conjuction but connects two groups of words

Coordinating conjuctions are conjuctions which connect two equal parts of a sentence.

The most common ones are and, or, but and so which are used in the following ways:

and is used to join or add words together in the sentence; They ate and drank.

Or is used to show choice or possibilities as in the sentence;He will be here on Monday

or Tuesday.

But is used to show opposite or conflicting ideas as in the sentence ; She is small but

strong.

So is used to show result as in the sentence; I was tired so I went to sleep.

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Exercise 1

Choose the correct conjunction.

1. I need to work hard __________ I can pass the exam.

2. _____________he was the best qualified party candidate, he didn't win the

elections.

3. _________ you come back from your trip, we'll meet to discuss the problem.

4. They said that the movie was fantastic, _____________ I watched it.

5. _______________he was very ill, he didn't take any medicine.

6. I don't know _____________ I can buy a pair of jeans.

7. She went to the shops ___________ couldn't find anything she liked.

8. Everybody likes him because he is nice _____________ helpful.

9. _______________ he was angry with her, he didn't utter a word.

10.Keep quiet go out.

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Exercise 2

The following seven questions are sample conjunction exercises

1. I like chicken ____ not fish.

A. And B. Since C. But D. For E. Or

2. ____ it rains on Sunday, I will not be able to drive.

A. And B. Where C. Either D. If E. How

3. I like both dogs ______ cats.

A. Also B. But C. And D. If E. Until

4. The items are on sale in the local store _____ not online.

A. But B. And C. Though D. Or E. Nor

5. Neither my mother _____ my father will be able to attend the party on Sunday.

A. Or B. But not C. And D. Nor E. But also

6. Carrie didn’t know whether her bike would be fixed _____ if she would have to walk.

A. But B. And C. Nor D. Or E. Either

7. Luke was late to the party ______ his car broke down on the highway.

A. If B. Because C. While D. Although E. Where

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Parts Of Speech-Possessive Pronouns

Definition: We use the Possessive Pronouns when we want to substitute a group of

words that are indicating a possession relation.

For example:

This is my book.

* In this example, we can substitute "my book" for the possessive pronoun

"mine". => This is mine.

This is your disk and that's mine.

* Mine substitutes the word disk and shows that it belongs to me.

A possessive pronoun indicates it is acting as a subject complement or a subject of the sentence.

Subject PossessiveI Mine

You Yours

He His

She Hers

It Its

We Ours

You Yours

They Theirs

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Exercise 1

Replace the personal pronouns by possessive adjectives.

1. Where are (you) friends now?

2. Here is a postcard from (I) friend Peggy.

3. She lives in Australia now with (she) family.

4. (She) husband works in Newcastle.

5. (He) company builds ships.

6. (They) children go to school in Newcastle.

7. (I) husband and I want to go to Australia, too.

8. We want to see Peggy and (she) family next winter.

9. (We) winter!

your

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10.Because it is (they) summer.

Exercise 2

Choose the right answer (possessive adjective or possessive pronoun):

1. Jane has already eaten her lunch , but I'm saving _________ until later

2. She has broken __________ leg.

3. My mobile needs to be fixed, but _________ is working.

4. _________ computer is a Mac, but __________ is a PC.

5. We gave them _________ telephone number, and they gave us ___________.

6. _________ pencil is broken. Can I borrow ____________ ?

7. __________ car is cheap, but ____________ is expensive .

8. You can't have any chocolate! It's all ________.

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The Most Memorable Day Of My Life

Everyone has special memory that they will never forget it. Some are sweet

memories, some sad memories. For me,there are a lot memorable unforgettable.

Among them is taking my children on holiday in Terengganu, Langkawi and others. It is

the mind when the silence and become as companions and entertainment heart.

The most memorable day of my life is the first time I met my lover. I mean he is

my husband. He was not handsome, but he has the characteristics of my taste. One

day I want to go back to a place to study at ITM Shah Alam. So have to wait for busses

in Perhentian Bas Kuala Kangsar. That time I was accompanied by my father. The bus

will depart at 12.30 noon. So close this time, the bus came and I abroad it. A few

minutes later, one guy came and sitting beside me and he started to greet me. Then we

were talking along our travels.

When we arrived at Ipoh, we had to switch buses that took us to Kuala Lumpur

and until now when the bus is moving in front of me, the old memories will be refreshed.

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The name of that bus is ‘Bas Sri Maju’. Tickets we happened to sit next bus. Moreover,

the more vibrant our conversation. At that time I took a Diploma in Electrical Department

while he was working in connection with the installation of radar. It made me interested

to hear his talked.

Along the way, we talked and he is the most of the talking. I forgot to tell

something!He was wearing sunglasses, it makes me feel a bad attitude of him and

scared if he have a look cross-eyed. Thought that I fumble when he removes his

sunglasses. Oh! He looks like Amir vocalist from UK’s group which is the famous band

at that time.

Then we ate at Perhentian Tanjung Malim. We ate Mee Curry. Middle delicious

meal, he stopped eating and he told that meal was not good. I did indeed hungry but I

had to stop eating.

Starting on that day of our couple is closer but still be a good manner. The

choices he makes my heart to serve as my husband. Alhamdulillah now we had five

daughters and he was very devoted to his family.

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Reflection

Write an essay in English is a matter quite fussy for me, because my English is

not how good even in school, I taught English subjects. Actually I am interested in

English Language in which since school days, I like to sing English songs, even though

I do not know the meaning.

This assignment is a good job where we can add more our vocabulary. It also

gives me the opportunity to build the verses in the essay, in addition I have taught for

year 4 ‘note expansion’ of sophistication English. Although now has website, but we

must also ensure that it suits the verse that we needed. However we do not denied that

many websites can help students find appropriate information.

The most problem that I faced when completing this job is harassment of

children. So I have to complete it at late night or early morning. At this moment it is 2.30

am. In that times I will get the ideas and inspirations.

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However, even if I have to complete this work, but I need to inculcate a spirit to

succeed. Next 4 years I will be called as a degree’s teacher. InsyaAllah……

Correction

1) for 2)for/in 3) on 4) for 5) of 6) into 7) of 8) at/in

9) in 10) in 11) from 12) with/in 13) of 14) at 15) into/on

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