F4 ENG OPENER TERM 3 2026 MS

MARKING SCHEME

ENGLISH FORM 4

OPENER TERM 3 2026

SECTION A: FUNCTIONAL WRITING (20 Marks)

Format (8 marks):• Sender's address (2 marks)• Date (1 mark)• Recipient's address (1 mark)• Salutation (1 mark)• Reference/Subject line (1 mark)• Complimentary close (1 mark)• Signature (1 mark)

Content (12 marks):• Clear explanation of event (3 marks)• Date, time, and venue stated (3 marks)• Reason for inviting Chief (3 marks)• Request for speech (2 marks)• Tone appropriate and formal (1 mark)

SECTION B: CLOZE TEST (10 Marks)

1. at / from2. with3. all / many4. so / that5. faced / encountered6. Moreover / Additionally7. to8. better / well9. Therefore / Hence10. but(1 mark each)

SECTION C: ORAL SKILLS (20 Marks)

3. (a) (i) Capturing audience attention (2 marks)

• Clear throat• Whistle / clap• Start with a proverb/riddle• Use a dramatic pause(Any 2 acceptable answers)

3. (a) (ii) Performing the bold text (4 marks)

• Verbal: Mimic animal laughter, use long pause after dash for suspense, vary tone to show surprise.• Non-verbal: Stretch hands wide to express "how", use facial expressions showing shock/surprise, maintain eye contact.(Must show both verbal and non-verbal - 2 marks each)

3. (a) (iii) Encouraging the narrator (2 marks)

• Maintain eye contact• Lean forward to show interest• Nod occasionally• Avoid distracting movements(Any 2)

3. (b) Word differentiation (6 marks)