Concept and Task 12

QUIZ - Language and Culture

Instruction: Read the following sentences carefully and answer accordingly.

Part A
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word.

1. Pantun is traditional storytelling in Malaysia by poetic structure. Synonym of 'traditional' is ____.
2. Mak Yong is one of the most authentic Malay performing arts with its unique musical repertoire. Synonym of 'repertoire' is ____.
3. "Tarian Ulek Serekap is an ethnic dance of the farming community to appease the spirit of padi crop." Antonym of 'appease' is ____.
4. Menora is a type of dance drama traditionally practiced in Northern Malaysia ____ involves dance performed by the main character and followed by a play or skit.
5. Ulek Mayang is a unique trance dance in Malaysia originating ____ the pre-Islamic era.

Part B

Spot the error(s) in the following sentences and rewrite.

1. Tarian Rodat is a Terengganu folk dance origin from Arabian peninsular. It include 20 or more performers dance to the Rebana drums.
2. Jakun is an endangered language in Malaysia only 10000 native speakers available.
3. Gamelan is a performing art storytelling in Terengganu, Malaysia. It has 39 different dance and its accompanied by various musical instruments.
4. Sumazau a traditional Malaysian dance performed by Kadazan community is from Sabah, usually accompanied a symphony of gongs called 'Tagung'.
5. Silat is a traditional Malaysian dance from that based in martial art and weaponless self-defense.

Part C

Identify if the following sentences are fragment (F) or complete (C). Also, identify the error and rewrite the fragments into complete sentences.

1. Awang Batil is musical storytelling practiced in Perlis within.
2. Being traditional and oral in nature to use various musical instruments.
3. Also known as Candle dance, Tarian Lilin is performed by Malay women who dance delicately while balancing candles in small dishes.
4. Ngajat is a traditional warrior dance performed by Iban community in Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia celebrating the tribe's victorious warriors.
5. Joget is a popular fast-paced folk dance while performing with liveliness and cheerfulness in Malaysia.

Part D

Identify the correct sequence.

1. Dikir Barat is a musical form ____ involves singing in groups ____ its origins are not clear. ____ it is performed in two segments. ____ it also uses Pantuns for performance. (A. that, B. usually, C. sometimes, D. although)
• A, B, C, D
• A, D, B, C
• C, D, A, B
• C, A, B, D
2. Tarian Kuda Kepang is a traditional Malaysian dance ____ depicts a group of horsemen. ____ it incorporates trances and magic tricks. Dancers ride horses made ____ woven bamboo and decorated ____ colorful clothes. (A. moreover, B. that, C. from, D. with )
• A, B, C, D
• B, A, D, C
• B, A, C, D

Part E

Match the following sentences of X with the ones of Y according to the appropriate meaning.

X Sentences

1. With only 700 native speakers left, Belait language is spoken in North Sarawak of Malaysia.
2. Malaysia is home to various ethnic groups including Murut, Iban, Bidayuh, Tamil, Chinese, Bajau, and so on.
3. Kensiu language is spoken across Malaysia and Thailand, and has four different varieties.
4. Malaysian population comprises of three major races and various other ethnic groups with their unique languages and practices.

Y Sentences

1. Cultural diversity is a common phenomenon across Malaysia.
2. Malaysia is a melting pot for culture and language.
3. Some languages have dialects.
4. Malaysia has endangered languages.

Happy Learning!