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NCFE English and Maths Sample Assessment Papers - Issue 1 November 2013
Overview
This sample pack has been put together to introduce centres to the learning resources that support
the NCFE English and Maths qualifications. We have only included examples from one English unit
and one Maths unit here, but centres will receive full packs with one assessment and Mark Scheme
per unit for each level and skill when registering on the NCFE English and Maths qualifications.
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Section 2
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Constructing sentences
Time Allowed1 hour
In this test you will be assessed on your ability to:
• Know how to punctuate correctly
• Know how to use implicit and explicit grammatical knowledge when constructing sentences
• Be able to spell words used most often in work, studies and daily life, including familiar
technical words
Candidate instructions:
• Read the questions carefully.
• Write your answers on the test paper. For multiple choice questions, circle the letter of the correct
answer.
At the end of the assessment hand all documents over to the invigilator as instructed.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE OVER UNTIL YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY THE INVIGILATOR.
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Section A: Know how to punctuate
sentences correctly
A1. Put a colon in the correct position in the following
Joe needed to buy four items eggs, bacon, bread, beans.
A2. 1 mark
Tick the sentence with the correct use of apostrophes.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Annie put two children’s coats up for sale online.
The Smiths daughter was a successful doctor.
We visited the museums’ when we went to London.
My brother in laws a builder.
1 mark
A3. Put commas in the right places in this sentence.
When her bag was stolen Maria lost her glasses her purse and her phone.
2 marks
A4. Put the semi-colon in the correct position in this sentence.
Anton likes to get up early in the morning and get started his flatmate is unable to do much work
before ten o’clock.
1 mark
A5. Tick the sentence that uses a colon correctly.
a. Steve likes both: cats and dogs.
b. The police checked his tyres: insurance and licence.
c. The job required her to: be on time, look smart, be polite.
d. A compass has four main directions: north, south, east, west.
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A6. Put the apostrophes where they are needed in the following sentences.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Its below freezing today.
The dog lost its way home.
Joe will carry your bags, theyre too heavy for you.
The jigsaw had some of its bits missing.
2 marks
A7. Read this text and then add the 7 missing punctuation marks.
A lot of people were most concerned when they heard that there were plans to close some
departments in the towns local hospital. The rumour is that the services in the accident and emergency
department the neonatal unit and the intensive care unit will be severely reduced.
The mayor has launched a campaign to change this decision save the hospital and provide a service to
the nearby villages.
He said “I am amazed at the timescale for the proposed changes the lack of time for consultation and
the unavailability of NHS staff who are free for consultation. People will have problems if they have no
transport the elderly will find it difficult to travel a long way for treatment.”
“Well have to move quickly if we are going to reverse the decision,” replied one of the doctors in the
campaign team.
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7 marks
Section A total: 15 marks
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Section B: Know how to use implicit and explicit
grammatical knowledge when constructing sentences
B1. What is the main purpose of this sentence?
There will be no trains running after 10pm tomorrow evening.
a. to argue
b. to inform
c. to persuade
d. to instruct
B2.
1 mark
What is the main purpose of this sentence?
Always give way to traffic coming from the right at a roundabout.
a. to warn
b. to advertise
c. to persuade
d. to instruct
1 mark
B3. What is the main purpose of this sentence?
It is dangerous to take more than four of these tablets a day.
a. to argue
b. to inform
c. to warn
d. to sell
1 mark
B4. What is the main purpose of this sentence?
Don’t wait until your pipes burst, register with our plumbing service today.
a. to argue
b. to inform
c. to persuade
d. to advertise
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B5. What is the main purpose of this sentence?
The toaster you sold me always burns the bread even when I adjust it.
a. to amuse
b. to flatter
c. to apologise
d. to complain
1 mark
B6. What is the main purpose of this sentence?
I really enjoyed the fantastic speech you gave at the awards ceremony.
a. to amuse
b. to flatter
c. to apologise
d. to warn
1 mark
B7. Which one of these is most suitable for an email to a friend?
a. Hi there Joe, was just wondering if you were free to come to the cinema tonight?
b. Dear Mr Jones, I am delighted to invite you to the cinema this evening.
c. Please find attached invitation to the cinema for your perusal.
d. To Joe Jones: Meeting: 22nd May: 6.30: Croydon cinema.
1 mark
B8. What type of communication is this?
Dear Sir,
I would like you to send me some information about your holidays in Italy. I saw your advertisement in
the paper. I enclose a stamped addressed envelope.
Yours faithfully,
Ms B. Smith
a. a report
b. a formal letter
c. an informal letter
d. a memo
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B9. You forgot to send your friend a birthday card. Write a short note of apology.
1 mark
B10. Briefly describe what you think is the purpose of this text.
The swinging sixties were out in force when students at the local secondary school performed their
version of the musical ‘Hairspray’. The cast had special vintage hair and makeup created for them.
1 mark
B11. Circle four words or phrases in this text which encourage people to try out the recipe.
Why not make this truly delicious, pink, raspberry jelly that your family will absolutely love. It’s extremely
easy. Break up the jelly into a bowl and add boiling water. As an extra special treat you could add some
juicy fresh raspberries to make it extra fruity and greatly enhance the flavour. Serve it with thick, fresh
cream when cool. You could even sprinkle some flaky chocolate on top to make it even more attractive.
2 marks
B12. Rewrite the following letter below using three of the following words and phrases to enhance its message.
considerable / very / please / however / a lot / enjoyable / sadly
Dear headmaster
My daughter has been happy at your school. She has been crying in the mornings before school. This is
distressing for us and is causing me worry. Could you phone me to discuss what is wrong.
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3 marks
Section B total: 15 marks
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Section C: Be able to spell words used most often
in work, studies and daily life, including familiar
technical words
C1. Write the passive version of this sentence.
The police questioned a man.
1 mark
C2. Write this sentence in the past tense.
The athlete is running very fast and wins the race.
1 mark
C3. Underline the mistakes in this sentence.
Babies loves to be cuddled and often cry when they is put down.
1 mark
C4. Tick the correct sentence.
A team of top doctors were helping the very sick child.
A team of top doctors was helping the sick child.
1 mark
C5. Write the missing word in this sentence.
Abdul had just started a new job and introduced
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C6. Put the correct pronoun into this sentence.
Maria has to go to the airport tomorrow. Can you give
a lift?
1 marks
C7. Add the correct punctuation to the following paragraph.
Born on May 27th 1975 Jamie Oliver grew up above his parents Essex pub where he helped in the
kitchens and experimented with his mum’s cooker when she wasn’t looking.
After interviewing him, a leading journalist said, He’s a millionaire has cooked dinner for the prime
minister and has opened a chain of popular restaurants. His success is amazing.
4 marks
Section C total: 10 marks
End of assessment
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Constructing sentences mark scheme
Question
Marks
Answer
A1
Colon needs to go after the word items.
1
A2
a
1
A3
Comma after stolen and after glasses.1 mark for each correct comma.
2
A4
Colon after started
1
A5
d
1
A6
a in it’s and c in they’re - 1 mark for each correct apostrophe
2
A7
apostrophe in town: town’s: 1 mark comma after emergency department:
7
1 mark: Comma after decision 1 mark, Colon or comma after said 1 mark:
comma after changes 1 mark, semi colon after transport; 1 mark Apostrophe
in well=We’ll 1 mark
Available marks
15
Pass mark
10
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Question
Marks
Answer
B1
b
1
B2
d
1
B3
c
1
B4
c
1
B5
d
1
B6
b
1
B7
a
1
B8
b
1
B9
Free text: Learner should use appropriate informal language to a friend, as note
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form with an apology or similar.
B10
Fre text: Explainging that the text could be a newspaper or magazine review of
1
a musical or similar.
B11
The learner should select four words from the following list. Truly, delicious,
2
absolutely, extremely, juicy, extra special, fresh, fruity, extra. Half a mark for
each word.
B12
The learner should rewrite the letter. They have been asked to put in
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threeenhancing words or phrases.
Dear headmaster, My daughter has been very happy at your school. However,
she has been crying a lot in the mornings before school. This is very distressing
for us and is causing me considerable worry. Please could you phone me to
discuss what is wrong.
One mark for each appropriate and grammatically correct use of words given.
Available marks
15
Pass mark
10
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Question
Marks
Answer
C1
A man was questioned by the police.
1
C2
The athlete was running very fast and won the race. They need to identify both
1
verbs to get the mark.
C3
Babies loves to be cuddled and often cry when they is put down. They need to
1
identify both verbs to get the mark.
C4
Second sentence
1
C5
himself
1
C6
her
1
C7
There are four missing pieces of punctuation. They have been inserted into
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the following text. Born on May 27th 1975, Jamie Oliver grew up above his
parent’s Essex pub where he helped in the kitchens and experimented with his
mum’s cooker when she wasn’t looking.
After interviewing him, a leading journalist said, “”He’s a millionaire, has cooked
dinner for the prime minister and has opened a chain of popular restaurants.
His success is amazing.””1 mark for the comma after 1975. 1 mark for the
apostrophe in parent’s. 1 mark for the comma after millionaire. 1 mark for
opening the inverted commas after said and closing them after amazing.
Available marks
10
Pass mark
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Section 8
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2D and 3D shapes
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Time Allowed1 hour
In this test you will be assessed on your ability to:
• Know how to use common 2D representations of 3D objects
• Solve problems involving 2D shapes and parallel lines
Candidate instructions:
• Read the questions carefully.
• Write your answers on the test paper. For multiple choice questions, circle the letter of the correct
answer.
At the end of the assessment hand all documents over to the invigilator as instructed.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE OVER UNTIL YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY THE INVIGILATOR.
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Section A: Know how to use common
2D representations of 3D shapes
A1.
How many faces does this solid cuboid shape have?
a. 4
b. 8
c. 12
d. 6
1 mark
A2.
The number of lines of symmetry for a regular pentagon is:
a. 5
b.7
c. 8
d. 10
1 mark
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A3.
The diagram shows a model made from 8 cubes.
Complete shading the squares to show the side view of the model.
1 mark
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A4.
Complete the shading to make a net of a cuboid.
1 mark
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A5.
The diagram is the net of a cube.
The top side of the box is coloured in grey
Side 5
Side 3
Side 4
Side 2
Side 1
Which side will be at the bottom?
a. Side 1
b. Side 2
c. Side 3
d. Side 4
e. Side 5
1 mark
A6.
Complete the net to make a 2-D representation of a prism
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A7.
Which of the following nets is not a 2-D representation of a cube?
A
A8.
B
C
D
1 mark
This is a net of a 3-D object.
The 3-D object is:
a. a prism
b. a triangular pyramid
c. a rhombus
1 mark
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A9.
This is a net of a 3-D object.
The 3-D object is:
a. a rhombus
b. a cylinder
c. a cone
d. a sphere
1 mark
A10. This is a net of a 3-D object.
The 3-D object is
a. a cylinder
b. a sphere
c. a prism
d. a cone
1 mark
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A11. This map shows roads connecting a number of towns.
S
2km
R
2km
1.5km
3km
V
P
2km
1km
Z
X
T
2km
2.5km
4.5km
Y
1km
W
Which route from R to W is the shortest distance?
a. R - Z - W
b. R - S - P - X - Y - W
c. R - V - T - Y - W
1 mark
A12. The diagram shows the plan of an apartment.
8m
2m
The dimensions of Room G are:
W=
7.5m !
16m
8m
Room G
L =
L
W
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A13. The plan shows the details of the lawn and flower-beds in a rectangular walled garden.
63m
18.5m
FLOWER BED
FLOWER BED
length
45m
LAWN
23.5m
FLOWER BED
FLOWER BED
What is the total length of all the flower beds?
Answer
m
1 mark
A14. The plan of a common shows the route for walkers.
450m
410m
740m
340m
300m
370m
590m
1.2km
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What is the total length of the route? Give your answer in kilometres.
Answer
m
1 mark
Section A total: 14 marks
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Section B: Solve problems involving 2D shapes
and parallel lines
B1.
Look at the set of lines below.
Identify the lines that are parallel
A
B
C
B2.
1 mark
D
Lines have been drawn on a sheet of paper.
The number of pairs of parallel lines is
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
B3.
1 mark
Lines have been drawn on a sheet of paper.
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The size of angle P is
a. 105˚
b. 110˚
c. 115˚
d. 120˚
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B4.
Look at the set of lines below.
45˚
The size of angle W is
a. 150
b. 450
c. 550
d. 350
W
B5.
1 mark
An irregular shape is being used for a design.
Draw two parallel lines in the diagram to divide the shape into two parallelograms and a right-angled
triangle.
1 mark
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B6.
An irregular shape is being used for a design.
10m
15m
10m
14m
Calculate the area of the shape.
B7.
Look at the irregular shape below.
m2
1 mark
Draw lines to divide the shape into a trapezium, a right-angled triangle and an equilateral triangle.
1 mark
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B8.
An irregular shape is being used for a design.
22m
21m
15m
34m
Calculate the area of the shape.
B9.
Scale drawing.
m2
1 mark
S
7.5cm
T
R
Scale 1 : 150
V
The actual length of RS is
a. 20cm
b. 300cm
c. 750cm
d. 1125cm
1 mark
B10. Scale drawing.
3.2cm
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The actual perimeter length of this parallelogram is
a. 2.2m
b. 3.0m
c. 3.52m
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B11. Scale drawing.
Scale 1 : 6
2.5cm
The actual volume of this rectangular box is
a. 480cm3
b. 2880cm3
c. 17,280cm3
d. 28,800cm3
4cm
8cm
1 mark
B12. Scale drawing.
Scale 1 : 20
The actual area of this right-angled triangle is
a. 105cm2
b. 210cm2
c. 2100cm2
d. 4200cm2
3cm
3.5cm
1 mark
Section B total: 12 marks
End of assessment
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Working with 2D and 3D shapes
and space mark scheme
Question
Answer
Marks
A1
d
1
A2
a
1
A3
1
A4
1
or A5
1
A6
1
A7
c
1
A8
b
1
A9
b
1
A10
d
1
A11
c
1
A12
W = 7.5, L = 6.5
1
A13
84
1
A14
4.4km
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14
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Question
Answer
Marks
B1
a&c
1
B2
b
1
B3
c
1
B4
b
1
B5
1
B6
1
175
B7
1
B8
642
1
B9
d
1
B10
d
1
B11
c
1
B12
c
1
Available marks
12
Pass mark
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