SEA English Language Arts 2024 Past Paper

Video games, commonly refered to as electronic games,

necessitate engagemant with a controller and a screen.

Video games can enhance hand-eye cordination, creativity

and problem-solving competensy They can also strengthen

memory and releive stress. Contrary to popular belief

these gadgets can be quite fascinateing and entertaining.

"Jason, can you help carry these tools " asked Mr.

Green, his elderly neighbour who lived adjacent to.

Jasons residence. He assisted the old man by carrying

the following items to the garage rake, garden hose and

shears Mr. Green was so grateful that he gave the boy

one of his favourite novels, To Kill a Mockingbird".

The mother aggressive refused to allow any humans near

the newborn puppies. Many attempt to rescue the puppies

from the drain resulted on booming barks, fierce growls

and vicious snarls. Fortunately, the people was able to

distract him and so saved the puppies. The mother was

distressed and the puppies were rescuea from the drain.

What time of day did the story take place? <lines />

Identify one example of a simile and one example of a metaphor used in the story. Simile <lines /> Metaphor Metaphor <lines />

Give the meaning of the following words "topple" (line 8) <lines /> "serene" (line 19)

"serene" (line 19) <lines />

State two reasons why the father thought the son was ready to receive the ring. Reason 1 <lines /> Reason 2 Reason 2 <lines />

Give two reasons which suggest that the ring was extremely special. Reason 1 <lines /> Reason 2 Reason 2 <lines />

Explain how the author's feelings at the beginning of the story are different from his feelings at the end. <lines />

What is your view of the father in the story? Give a reason for your answer. <lines />

Identify the figures of speech in the following lines "I throw off my cover, leaving the safety of my fortress," (line 5) <lines /> "It's a well-calculated attack, like a tiger pouncing on its prey." (line 7)

"It's a well-calculated attack, like a tiger pouncing on its prey." (line 7) <lines />

How long did the battle with Mr Toothbrush and Mrs Toothpaste last? <lines />

Give the meaning of the following words, as used in the poem "ferocious" (line 4) <lines /> "retreating" (line 12)

"retreating" (line 12) <lines />

Suggest two battles the narrator faces every day. Battle 1 <lines /> Battle 2 Battle 2 <lines />

"I accept my kiss of victory and grab my prize, evidence she cares." (line 14) Explain what is meant by "victory" <lines /> "my prize" "my prize" <lines />

How does the poem make you feel about the narrator? Give a reason for your answer. Feeling <lines /> Reason Reason <lines />

Suggest a suitable title for the poem. Give a reason for your answer. Title <lines /> Reason Reason <lines />

Using details from the notice, fill in the following information.

Who is responsible for the notice? <lines />

Who is invited?

Who is invited? <lines />

Give two reasons why the word, 'NOTICE' is written in big, bold, capital letters. <lines />

Suggest two pieces of information that should be included in the notice. <lines />

Suggest two reasons why someone might attend this meeting.

Reason 1 <lines /> Reason 2 Reason 2 <lines />