The document provides tips and examples for constructing sentences of varying complexity to score well in Section A of the exam. It recommends circling people to describe, labeling verbs and actions, and choosing descriptive words. Sample sentences include simple structures with a subject and verb, compound structures joining two simple sentences, and complex structures with subordinate clauses. The document advises using a combination of simple, compound, and complex sentences for a good score. It includes an example combining all three structures. Finally, it provides a picture for practicing constructing sentences applying the tips.

1. SECTION A PAPER 2
PREP TALK, TIPS AND PRACTICE ON HOW TO SCORE SECTION A:
SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION
(BAND GD:7,8 AND EX:9,10)

2. What to do?
(scribbling these steps-it may help you to brainstorm ideas on your sentences)
•Circle the people you wish to describe
•Label the verb/action the person is doing
•Jot appropriate choice of adjectives /descriptive words to guide you
running
rushing
carrying
lifting
moving
wearing
walking,
carrying
Busy, strong
cheerful
sturdy
robust
helpful

3. 1. The hardworking man is lifting the sofa.
2. A cheerful woman is walking.
3. The strong lad is lifting the box.
4. A helpful young man is running.
5. A robust teenage boy is carrying the box.
Simple
structures/
sentences
1. The hardworking man is lifting the sofa and is standing
behind the lorry.
2. A cheerful woman is carrying two plastic bags full with
groceries and is smiling gleefully.
3. The strong lad is trying to lift a big, heavy box and is using both
hands.
4. A helpful young man is running towards his friend and is
looking happy.
5. A robust teenage boy is helping to carry a box of materials into
the house and is walking briskly.
Compound
structures/
sentences

4. 1. The hardworking man, who is busy, is lifting the
sofa and is standing behind the lorry.
2. A cheerful woman, who is carrying two plastic bags
full with groceries, is smiling gleefully.
3. The strong lad is trying to lift a box which is big and
heavy, is using both of his hands.
4. A helpful young man who is running towards his
friend, is looking happy.
5. A robust teenage boy who is helping to carry a box of
materials into the house, is walking briskly.
Complex structures/
sentences
So, we have simple, compound and complex
structures.
To get a good and excellent score, you need a
combination of these 3-structures!

5. 1. The hardworking man, who is busy, is lifting the sofa and is standing behind
the lorry.
2. A cheerful woman is carrying two plastic bags full with groceries and is smiling
gleefully.
3. The strong lad is trying to lift a box which is big and heavy, is using both of his
hands.
4. A helpful young man is running towards his friend.
5. A robust teenage boy is helping to carry a box of materials into the house and is
walking briskly.
Complex
Compound
Complex
Simple
Compound
These 5-sentences are
a combination of
simple, compound and
complex structures

6. Task:
1. Look at the picture. Read the helping words.
2. Circle the people you want to write on. List the verbs and adjectives.
3. Construct the sentences. Plan your combination of structures carefully.
4. Read and check carefully for errors
Let’s
practice!

7. Place: in the classroom
1
2
5 4
3
Walking
towards
Sitting
making
chatting
Studying
Reading
Sleeping/
taking a nap
-book
-diligently
-noise
-merrily
-strict-looking face
-necktie
-hair in a plait
-bow
-soundly
-heads on the
desk
-Do jot down the verbs,
adjectives and nouns
…don’t forget that!!

8. 1. The four studious girls are reading some books diligently.
2. The mischievous boys are making a noise and are chatting
merrily with each other.
3. A male prefect with a strict-looking face, is walking towards
the noisy boys.
4. A pretty and neat girl whose hair in a plait, wears a bow and
sits in the second row.
5. There are two boys laying their heads down on the desks
and are sleeping soundly.
simple
compound
simple
complex
compound