LITERATURE IN

ENGLISH F4
ANSWER KEYS FORM 4
ACTIVITY 1

1. MY SMALL GRANDMOTHER
2. WHITE ANGLAISE BRODERIE SHIRT
3. PLEATED SKIRT
4. CRINKLED SMILE IS STILL LIVING
5. HER SOUP FORGOT TO BOIL
6. HER BIG HANDS HOLD MINE
7. IN THE PHOTO WITH ME AT THREE
8. MY TALL GRANDMOTHER BECAME SMALL
9. BACK ROUND AND HUNCHED
10. WHITE HAND IN THE BLACK HAND
11. SOMEWHERE, UNKNOWN, UNTHINKABLE
12. A KIND, OLD SMILE ROUND HER EYES.
13. SHE WENT TO THE AWFUL PLACE GRANDMOTHERS GO
14. HER SHARP BLUE EYES
15. IT WAS TRUE AFTER ALL
16. HER OWN DEATH IN THE EYE

ACTIVITY 2

ACCEPT ANY ACCEPTABLE ANSWERS AS LONG AS ALL THE KEY WORDS ARE
USED IN THE DESCRIPTION.

ACTIVITY 3

1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE
6. FALSE
7. TRUE
8. TRUE
9. FALSE
10. TRUE
ACTIVITY 4

METAPHOR

HER SHARP BLUE EYES LOOK HER OWN DEATH IN THE EYE

IMAGERY

IMAGINING THE GRANDMOTHER IN THE PAST AS WEARING A BRODERIE

ANGLAISE SHIRT, STRAIGHT BACK, PLEATED SKIRT, FLAT SHOES, GREY
BUN,

IMAGINING THE GRANDMOTHER GOING TO AN UNKNOWN PLACE AND

REFERING TO IT AS AWFUL PLACE

PERSONIFICATION

SOUP FORGOT TO BOIL

SYMBOLISM PHOTOGRAPH

CONTRAST STRAIGHT BACK HUNCHED / BLACK HAND WHITE HAND

ACTIVITY 5A

1. Grandmother with her grandchild

2. Grandmother wears a broderie anglaise shirt
3. The grandmother was holding the granddaughters hand probably the granddaughter
was and adopted child.
4. Grandmother becomes forgetful
5. She went to the awful place where grandmothers go.
6. Probably because her grandmother will never come back from that place.since the
grandmother had to go to that place forever and never get to see her again, that is the
reason the granddaughter refers that place as awful.
7. One value that I have learnt from this poem is
8. One moral value that I have learnt from the poem is that we should appreciate our
elders for we do not know what future holds for us. We should show our appreciation,
love and care while they are still around.

ACTIVITY 5B

Accept any reasonable answers

ACTIVITY 1
Based on the poem Charge of the Light Brigade, answer all the questions below.

Charge of the Light Brigade

1. List three details you notice in the picture above.

a. soldiers look brave although stand defeated

b. mourning the lost lives

c. wondering where it all went horribly wrong

2. Write two ideas you have based on the picture.

a. I think the soldiers fought bravely although they knew they had no chance of winning

b. I think this tragedy could have been averted with a different battle plan

3. Write one question you have.

Why didnt the soldiers question the commanders order to charge at the waiting
Russian guns? (accept any possible answers).
ACTIVITY 2
Discuss in your group and complete the following chart by identifying the elements of plot in
the poem.
CHARACTERS who are the
characters in this story? Describe
the major players in this event?
SETTING where and when
does this story take place?
CONFLICT what is the major
problem in the story?
RISING ACTION what events
take place leading up to the
turning point in the story?
CLIMAX what event would be
considered the turning point or
peak of the action?
FALLING ACTION what
events follow the climax?
RESOLUTION is the problem
in the story resolved? If so how?
THEME what lesson or
message does this story teach?
British calvary
Russian forces
Crimea, Russia
1854
Miscommunication-The British cavalry commander
mistook his orders to retake some guns held by the
Russians. Instead he told his men to charge the main
Russian position, which was at the head of a valley
bristling with artillery.
Trumpets sounds, Light Brigade charges into valley,
surrounded by Russian artillery, fire coming from the
high ground
British cavalry break through the lines of opposing forces
Not many of the 600 soldiers make it back alive,
The British soldiers were seen as heroes
Courage
Duty
Respect and reputation
TANJONG RHU

Activity 1

1. Tolerant polite laughter from the women friends followed him as he left the room
2. Patient he watched as the old woman bowed in front of the altar holding the joss sticks
in her hands
3. Meticulous one by one he counted the ships: 78 that was the number for today
4. Respectful children these days have no respect for their elders. Aloud he said in
Cantonese
5. Filial son he had made sure that everything was done in the right way
6. Strict dont you have any respect? Shes your grandmother, not some toy to play with!

Activity 2
1. Old fashioned. She does not believe in having eye operation (any acceptable answer)
2. A lady with strong determination (any acceptable answer)
3. She clings to her traditional way of dressing
4. Refuse to accept changes (any acceptable answer)

Activity 3
1. Mr. Li: Patient waits for mother to finish prayers although he had to leave for the office
Filial son - he makes sure his mothers funeral is done in the right way

2. Ah Ma: Good memory recalls the childhood of Mr. Li

3. Ying: Loving takes care of her grandmother in the hospital and also donates blood for
the
grandmother

Activity 4
1. responsible 2. determination 3. strict
4. obedient 5. traditional 6. patient
7. meticulous 8. proud 9. filial
10. respectful 11. tolerant

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Activity 5

Activity 6
1. The binoculars reminded him of his mother
2. He tried to give Ah Ma the binoculars or see-far glasses
3. Next morning, Mr. Li waited for Ah Ma to take her to the office
4. Mr. Li directed Ah Ma to look at the ships
5. She said happily that she saw Mr. Li as a young boy on the beach
6. Mr. Li wanted to talk to her but could not say the words
7. Mr. Li went home and entered the altar room
8. He could not find the key to the drawer where the joss sticks were kept

Activity 7

d g h

i c
f

e b
a

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Activity 8
1. Character 2. Theme 3. Setting
4. Resolution 5. Main conflict

Activity 9
Title: Tanjong Rhu
Author: Minfong Ho
-conservative beliefs and custom versus modern ideas and ways
- generation gap the modern younger generation cares more for making to work on time
while the older generation cares more for proper praying tradition
- Mr. Li who does not observe the traditional and conventional ways his mother does
- Mr. Li realises the importance of following his mothers tradition
-respect for elders

Activity 10
(Sample answer)

To:.
Subject: Tanjong Rhu

Dear

Hi my dear friend, I think you will be interested to read this story which I just finished
reading a minute ago. It is entitled Tanjong Rhu. It really took me back to my
grandmothers village when I was 6 years old.

I found that the story made me realize about the generation gap between the older and the
younger generations. I am experiencing this effect right now. What I learnt from this story is
that I need to spend more time with my grandmother and give her due respect without
arguing much about the way she thinks. I do not want to regret later. I want to serve her
while she is still alive.

I personally feel that this story is a touching and interesting one. It made me feel that family
ties are important in each family. It is essential to families to build better relationships
among the family members; bringing them closer. Hence family members tend to have a
much better understanding about each other. As a result, they are able to live in a harmonious
and loving atmosphere.

I hope you will read it and I am sure you will enjoy the story.

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Activity 11
1. persuade
2. folklore
3. 3rd person omniscient
4. Summary:

Mr. Li recalls the day he bought his mother a pair of binoculars. He wanted his mother to
use them to have a better view of Tanjong Rhu; instead Ah Ma recollects her past memory of
Tanjong Rhu. She wanted Mr. Li to remember his roots and who he was before he became a
successful businessman. When Ah Ma passed away, Mr. Li realized that he had forgotten to
take care of the altar which was a traditional practice of the Chinese

6. A. Tanjong Rhu

B. Ah Mas traditional values contradict Mr.Lis and Yings modern ideas and ways of
thinking.

7. Rising Action: a) Mr. Li bought a pair of binoculars for his mother, Ah Ma

b) Ah Ma performed her prayer for the ancestors in the altar room

c) Ah Ma visited Mr. Lis office

8. Ah Ma was taken ill. Ah Mas last words were about the keys to the drawer of the altar,
hidden in a special place.

9. Falling Action: a) Mr. Li rushed home and went into the altar room

b) Mr. Li did not know where the key was, so all he could do was to talk to
his demised mother

10. Resolution: Mr. Li realized that the family tradition and rituals are important. He also
realized that he had forgotten to take care of the altar which his mother wanted him to do
before she died.

Activity 12

1. a) In the hospital

b) Mr. Li has given up and he is sure his mother is going to die

c) Ying believes her grandmother will recover soon/ Ying loves her grandmother so

much/any reasonable answers

2. a) The way prayer is carried out/The customary worship of the ancestors

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 b) The younger generation does not understand the proper way to pray to the ancestors

c) Accept any reasonable answers

3. Accept any reasonable answers.

LEAVING

Activity 1

Aloo___

Mother___
Razia___

CHARACTERS

Mehroon___ Sister___

Activity 2

Write True or False for the following statements.

1. Mother wants Aloo to stay near her in Africa. (T)

2. Mother wants whats best for Aloo. (T)

3. Mother insisted in not allowing Aloo to go for overseas study. ( F )

4. Aloo did not want to go to school in America. (F)

5. Money was not a problem for Aloo. (F)

6. Aloo loves his mother and wants to keep her happy. (T)

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 Activity 3
Write out the topic for each of the following situations.

Aloo realized to better his life for the future he had to leave home (Africa) and move
to America to go to school.
Leaving Home

Aloo had a once in life time opportunity.

Opportunity

It was a huge risk for Aloo to go to a new whole place and couture without knowing
anyone.

Risk

It was a complete change in heritage and culture changing from one continent to the
other.

Change

Aloos mother had to let him go and make his own decisions and create his own life.

Letting go

The whole short story was about seizing every opportunity and about how important a
proper education is.

Education

Aloo and his mother both or surrendered: his mom surrendered her values and Aloo
surrendered his tradition.

Surrendering

He had love for his family, heritage and tradition which made it so hard for him to
make a decision.

Love

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HOTS QUESTIONS

1. Aloos interest in studying overseas:

a) How did he become interested in studying overseas?

He became interested after Mr Datoo, a former teacher came back from America for a visit.

b) What did he do about it? Which two words would you use to describe Aloo at this point?
Give your reasons.

He began writing to universities in America for information. He can be said to have initiative
and diligence. He took the initiative to get the necessary information and he was diligent to
do so for the rest of the year.

c) What information did he gain from his efforts?

He learnt about the universities and the strange and interesting course available. It was a
whole new world waiting for him.

2. Letter of offer from the California Institute of Technology:

a) Did mother believe that Aloo had an offer from an American University?

No, she did not and told them to stop playing with her.

b) Who confirmed it for her?

The narrator

c) How did mother react to it? Why do you think she reacted the way she did?

She reacted by asking about the money required and how they would get it.

3. Concerning the money problem for Aloos going for further studies,

a) How much money was needed? What was the money needed for?

The amount would be more than three thousand shillingsand it was for spending purposesand
the plane ticket.

b) How did Aloo plan to solve the problem? Do you think this is the correct solution?

Aloo suggested they make a loan and he would work while studying and send the money
back to mother. I think this is the right way to do it and many students have done it.

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SPM Practice Question

The following is a short story studies in the literature component in English Language.

Leaving by M.G. Vasanji

Difference of opinion strengthens rather than weakens the family unit

With close reference to the text, how far is this true of the short story you have read.

The story Leaving is about awomanin Tanzania who raisedher five children single-handedly.
She made sure her children had a good future. The youngest boy wanted to further his studies
in America.

He took the trouble to write to American universities to get information about their
courses and schorlarships.Mother just smiled at this busy letter writing. She teased him about
this.Eventually, an offer of a place and a schorlarship from the California Institute of
Technology came to Aloo. A conflict arose as mother was not willing to let her son leave
home and go to such a faraway place.He might have a good future and a good education but
she was not willing to let him go.

Aloo was determined to accept the offer while mother was just as determined not to
allow him to leave. Besidesthe problem of not wanting him to go, mother brought up the
problem of finance. She refused to listen to Aloos suggestionof solving the money problem.
Tension built up and mother was angry while Aloo cried and even shouted at mother in
anger.

But, unfortunately allthe strife and difference of opinion did not affect their family
ties. In fact it made mother and son understand each other better. The narrator began to look
at her mother in a different light, as a person and not as a mother. She realized the hard life
and sufferings her mother went through.

Thus, it is true to say that difference of opinion strengthens rather than weakens the
family unit.

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THE RIGHT THING TO DO

Activity 1

Rebecca to get water from a nearby house

Patrick to check the mans pulse

David to call an ambulance

Activity 2

1-Climax 2 - Exposition 3 Resolution 4 Conflict 5 Falling Action

Activity 3

a. Michael Scott.
b. Yes, the doctor knew who the man was when he identified himself.
c. Concerned, authoritative, responsible ( or any reasonable answers)
d. They are rather irresponsible and apathetic. ( or any other acceptable answers )
e. Any acceptable answers.
f. The importance of being responsible. ( Any acceptable answers )

Activity 4

1. (a) The man fell ill and was lying on the side of the road.
(b) They were arguing about who was to help the man.

2. Rebecca felt annoyed and angry.

3. Quality 1 : Responsible

Quality 2 : Caring

( Any other qualities deemed suited to Rebecca )

4. Apathy/Indifference

5. They felt pleased thinking that the man had recovered due to their efforts.

6. They felt irritated.

7. They were given instructions to do certain things.

8. ( Accept any reasonable answers )

9. ( Accept any reasonable answers )

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10. She gets people into action and ensures the man lying on the ground gets the needed

attention.

11. ( Accept any reasonable answers )

12. ( Accept any reasonable answers )

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TANJONG RHU

Activity 1

1. Tolerant polite laughter from the women friends followed him as he left the room
2. Patient he watched as the old woman bowed in front of the altar holding the joss sticks
in her hands
3. Meticulous one by one he counted the ships: 78 that was the number for today
4. Respectful children these days have no respect for their elders. Aloud he said in
Cantonese
5. Filial son he had made sure that everything was done in the right way
6. Strict dont you have any respect? Shes your grandmother, not some toy to play with!

Activity 2
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1. Old fashioned. She does not believe in having eye operation (any acceptable answer)
2. A lady with strong determination (any acceptable answer)
3. She clings to her traditional way of dressing
4. Refuse to accept changes (any acceptable answer)

Activity 3
1. Mr. Li: Patient waits for mother to finish prayers although he had to leave for the office
Filial son - he makes sure his mothers funeral is done in the right way

2. Ah Ma: Good memory recalls the childhood of Mr. Li

3. Ying: Loving takes care of her grandmother in the hospital and also donates blood for
the grandmother

Activity 4
1. responsible 2. determination 3. strict
4. obedient 5. traditional 6. patient
7. meticulous 8. proud 9. filial
10. respectful 11. tolerant

Activity 5

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Activity 6
1. The binoculars reminded him of his mother
2. He tried to give Ah Ma the binoculars or see-far glasses
3. Next morning, Mr. Li waited for Ah Ma to take her to the office
4. Mr. Li directed Ah Ma to look at the ships
5. She said happily that she saw Mr. Li as a young boy on the beach
6. Mr. Li wanted to talk to her but could not say the words
7. Mr. Li went home and entered the altar room
8. He could not find the key to the drawer where the joss sticks were kept

Activity 7

d g h

i c
f

b
a e

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Activity 8

1. Character 2. Theme 3. Setting

4. Resolution 5. Main conflict

Activity 9
Title: Tanjong Rhu
Author: Minfong Ho
-conservative beliefs and custom versus modern ideas and ways
- generation gap the modern younger generation cares more for making to work on time
while the older generation cares more for proper praying tradition
- Mr. Li who does not observe the traditional and conventional ways his mother does
- Mr. Li realises the importance of following his mothers tradition
-respect for elders

Activity 10
(Sample answer)

To:.
Subject: Tanjong Rhu

Dear

Hi my dear friend, I think you will be interested to read this story which I just finished
reading a minute ago. It is entitled Tanjong Rhu. It really took me back to my
grandmothers village when I was 6 years old.

I found that the story made me realize about the generation gap between the older and the
younger generations. I am experiencing this effect right now. What I learnt from this story is
that I need to spend more time with my grandmother and give her due respect without
arguing much about the way she thinks. I do not want to regret later. I want to serve her
while she is still alive.

I personally feel that this story is a touching and interesting one. It made me feel that family
ties are important in each family. It is essential to families to build better relationships
among the family members; bringing them closer. Hence family members tend to have a
much better understanding about each other. As a result, they are able to live in a harmonious
and loving atmosphere.

I hope you will read it and I am sure you will enjoy the story.

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Activity 11

1. persuade
2. folklore
3. 3rd person omniscient
4. Summary:

Mr. Li recalls the day he bought his mother a pair of binoculars. He wanted his mother to
use them to have a better view of Tanjong Rhu; instead Ah Ma recollects her past memory of
Tanjong Rhu. She wanted Mr. Li to remember his roots and who he was before he became a
successful businessman. When Ah Ma passed away, Mr. Li realized that he had forgotten to
take care of the altar which was a traditional practice of the Chinese

6. A. Tanjong Rhu

B. Ah Mas traditional values contradict Mr.Lis and Yings modern ideas and ways of

thinking.

7. Rising Action: a) Mr. Li bought a pair of binoculars for his mother, Ah Ma

b) Ah Ma performed her prayer for the ancestors in the altar room

c) Ah Ma visited Mr. Lis office

8. Ah Ma was taken ill. Ah Mas last words were about the keys to the drawer of the altar,
hidden in a special place.

9. Falling Action: a) Mr. Li rushed home and went into the altar room

b) Mr. Li did not know where the key was, so all he could do was to talk to

his demised mother

10. Resolution: Mr. Li realized that the family tradition and rituals are important. He also
realized that he had forgotten to take care of the altar which his mother wanted him to do
before she died.

Activity 12

1. a) In the hospital

b) Mr. Li has given up and he is sure his mother is going to die

c) Ying believes her grandmother will recover soon/ Ying loves her grandmother so

much/any acceptable answer

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2. a) The way prayer is carried out/The customary worship of the ancestors

b) The younger generation does not understand the proper way to pray to the ancestors

c) Any acceptable answer

3.

The part of the story I would change is the scene in the hospital. Mr. Li would ask his mother
the question about his childhood and she would be able to answer him. Mr. Li would have a
satisfaction of talking to his mother and sharing the flashback of his childhood days that he
heeded when his mother told him what she saw through the binoculars.

After that, she would tell him where she hid the key to the drawer. I think that this would
give the story a more hopeful ending. Mr. Li would not have to live with so many regrets.
He would be able to revisit his memories of his happy and carefree childhood. If he could
accept the reality of his background, he would be a happier man.

Besides, if he had the key to the drawer, he would be able to continue the traditional practice
of ancestral worship. This too would free him of guilt because he would be able to do what
he knew his mother would want him to do. Changing this part of the story would lead to a
happier ending.

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Answer key:

Activity 1

Aloo___

Mother___
Razia___

CHARACTERS

Mehroon___ Sister___

Activity 2

Write True or False for the following statements.

1. Mother wants Aloo to stay near her in Africa. (T)

2. Mother wants whats best for Aloo. (T)

3. Mother insisted in not allowing Aloo to go for overseas study. ( F )

4. Aloo did not want to go to school in America. (F)

5. Money was not a problem for Aloo. (F)

6. Aloo loves his mother and wants to keep her happy. (T)

Activity 3

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 Write out the topic for each of the following situations.

Aloo realized to better his life for the future he had to leave home (Africa) and move
to America to go to school.
Leaving Home

Aloo had a once in life time opportunity.

Opportunity

It was a huge risk for Aloo to go to a new whole place and couture without knowing
anyone.

Risk

It was a complete change in heritage and culture changing from one continent to the
other.

Change

Aloos mother had to let him go and make his own decisions and create his own life.

Letting go

The whole short story was about seizing every opportunity and about how important a
proper education is.

Education

Aloo and his mother both or surrendered: his mom surrendered her values and Aloo
surrendered his tradition.

Surrendering

He had love for his family, heritage and tradition which made it so hard for him to
make a decision.

Love

HOTS QUESTIONS

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1. Aloos interest in studying overseas:

a) How did he become interested in studying overseas?

He became interested after Mr Datoo, a former teacher came back from America for a visit.

b) What did he do about it? Which two words would you use to describe Aloo at this point? Give your
reasons.

He began writing to universities in America for information. He can be said to have initiative and
diligence. He took the initiative to get the necessary information and he was diligent to do so for the
rest of the year.

c) What information did he gain from his efforts?

He learnt about the universities and the strange and interesting course available. It was a whole new
world waiting for him.

2. Letter of offer from the California Institute of Technology:

a) Did mother believe that Aloo had an offer from an American University?

No, she did not and told them to stop playing with her.

b) Who confirmed it for her?

The narrator

c) How did mother react to it? Why do you think she reacted the way she did?

She reacted by asking about the money required and how they would get it.

3. Concerning the money problem for Aloos going for further studies,

a) How much money was needed? What was the money needed for?

The amount would be more than three thousand shillingsand it was for spending purposesand the
plane ticket.

b) How did Aloo plan to solve the problem? Do you think this is the correct solution?

Aloo suggested they make a loan and he would work while studying and send the money back to
mother. I think this is the right way to do it and many students have done it.

SPM Practice Question

The following is a short story studies in the literature component in English Language.

Leaving by M.G. Vasanji

Difference of opinion strengthens rather than weakens the family unit

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With close reference to the text, how far is this true of the short story you have read.

The story Leaving is about awomanin Tanzania who raisedher five children single-handedly. She
made sure her children had a good future. The youngest boy wanted to further his studies in America.

He took the trouble to write to American universities to get information about their courses
and schorlarships.Mother just smiled at this busy letter writing. She teased him about this.Eventually,
an offer of a place and a schorlarship from the California Institute of Technology came to Aloo. A
conflict arose as mother was not willing to let her son leave home and go to such a faraway place.He
might have a good future and a good education but she was not willing to let him go.

Aloo was determined to accept the offer while mother was just as determined not to allow
him to leave. Besidesthe problem of not wanting him to go, mother brought up the problem of
finance. She refused to listen to Aloos suggestionof solving the money problem. Tension built up and
mother was angry while Aloo cried and even shouted at mother in anger.

But, unfortunately allthe strife and difference of opinion did not affect their family ties. In fact
it made mother and son understand each other better. The narrator began to look at her mother in a
different light, as a person and not as a mother. She realized the hard life and sufferings her mother
went through.

Thus, it is true to say that difference of opinion strengthens rather than weakens the family
unit.

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