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Primary 3 English Oral Quiz
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Questions
Primary 3 English Quiz - Oral
Name: _______________________
Class: _______________________
Date: _______________________
Score: _______ / 20
Duration: 15 minutes
Total Marks: 20
Instructions
- This quiz tests your oral English skills.
- Read each question carefully before answering.
- For Section A, choose the correct answer and write the letter (1, 2, 3, or 4) in the space provided.
- For Section B, write your answers in complete sentences.
- For Section C, read the passage aloud and answer the questions.
Section A: Grammar & Vocabulary (Questions 1–5)
Choose the correct answer and write its number in the blank.
1. My brother ________ to school every day.
(1) walk
(2) walks
(3) walking
(4) walked
Answer: _______
2. The children ________ playing in the park when it started to rain.
(1) is
(2) was
(3) are
(4) were
Answer: _______
3. There ________ three books on the table.
(1) is
(2) are
(3) was
(4) has
Answer: _______
4. Sarah ________ her homework before dinner yesterday.
(1) finish
(2) finishes
(3) finished
(4) finishing
Answer: _______
5. The cat is hiding ________ the sofa.
(1) in front of
(2) between
(3) under
(4) among
Answer: _______
Section B: Sentence Construction (Questions 6–10)
Rewrite each sentence correctly. Use the clues in brackets.
6. (Change to past tense)
She goes to the market every Saturday.
7. (Change to plural)
The child is reading a book.
8. (Add the correct preposition)
We arrived ________ the airport at noon.
9. (Correct the error)
He don't like eating vegetables.
10. (Join using "and")
I like apples. I like oranges.
Section C: Reading Aloud & Comprehension (Questions 11–15)
Read the passage aloud, then answer the questions.
A Day at the Zoo
Last Sunday, my family and I visited the Singapore Zoo. We arrived early in the morning because we wanted to see the animals before it got too hot. First, we watched the orangutans swinging from tree to tree. They were very playful! Next, we saw the white tigers resting near the water. My little sister was scared at first, but then she thought they were beautiful. After that, we had lunch at the food court. I ate chicken rice and drank some juice. Before we left, we bought a soft toy elephant from the gift shop. It was a wonderful day!
11. Where did the writer go last Sunday?
12. Why did the family arrive early?
13. What were the orangutans doing?
14. How did the writer's little sister feel about the tigers at first?
15. What did the writer buy from the gift shop?
Section D: Picture Description & Speaking (Questions 16–20)
Look at the picture described below and answer the questions.
Picture Description:
A picture of a busy playground. There are children playing on the swings, slides, and see-saw. A boy is kicking a ball. Two girls are skipping rope. An old man is sitting on a bench reading a newspaper. The sun is shining and there are clouds in the sky.
16. How many children can you see in the playground?
17. What is the boy doing?
18. Where is the old man sitting?
19. What is the weather like in the picture?
20. Would you like to play in this playground? Why or why not? Give at least two reasons.
End of Quiz
Answers
Primary 3 English Quiz - Oral | Answer Key
Topic: Oral (oral)
Total Marks: 20
Section A: Grammar & Vocabulary (Questions 1–5)
1. (2) walks
My brother is a singular subject, so the verb must agree with the singular form "walks."
Mark: 1
2. (4) were
The children is plural, and the past continuous tense requires "were + verb-ing."
Mark: 1
3. (2) are
Three books is plural, so the correct verb is "are."
Mark: 1
4. (3) finished
The time reference "yesterday" indicates past tense. The past tense of "finish" is "finished."
Mark: 1
5. (3) under
The cat is hiding beneath the sofa, so "under" is the correct preposition.
Mark: 1
Section B: Sentence Construction (Questions 6–10)
6. She went to the market every Saturday.
Method: Change the present tense verb "goes" to its past tense form "went."
Mark: 1
7. The children are reading books.
Method: Change singular "child" to plural "children," "is" to "are," "a book" to "books."
Mark: 1
8. We arrived at the airport at noon.
Method: Use the preposition "at" for specific locations like airports, stations, etc.
Mark: 1
9. He doesn't like eating vegetables.
Method: "He" is third-person singular, so use "doesn't" instead of "don't."
Mark: 1
10. I like apples and oranges.
Method: Join the two sentences using the conjunction "and" to combine the objects.
Mark: 1
Section C: Reading Aloud & Comprehension (Questions 11–15)
11. The writer went to the Singapore Zoo last Sunday.
Evidence: "Last Sunday, my family and I visited the Singapore Zoo."
Mark: 1
12. They arrived early because they wanted to see the animals before it got too hot.
Evidence: "We arrived early in the morning because we wanted to see the animals before it got too hot."
Mark: 1
13. The orangutans were swinging from tree to tree.
Evidence: "we watched the orangutans swinging from tree to tree."
Mark: 1
14. She was scared at first.
Evidence: "My little sister was scared at first."
Mark: 1
15. The writer bought a soft toy elephant from the gift shop.
Evidence: "we bought a soft toy elephant from the gift shop."
Mark: 1
Section D: Picture Description & Speaking (Questions 16–20)
16. There are five children in the playground. (Accept: 5 / five)
Evidence: Boy kicking ball + two girls skipping + children on swings/slides/see-saw = at least 5.
Mark: 1
17. The boy is kicking a ball.
Evidence: "A boy is kicking a ball."
Mark: 1
18. The old man is sitting on a bench.
Evidence: "An old man is sitting on a bench reading a newspaper."
Mark: 1
19. The weather is sunny / sunny with clouds.
Evidence: "The sun is shining and there are clouds in the sky."
Mark: 1
20. Sample answer:
Yes, I would like to play in this playground because there are many fun things to do like swinging and sliding. I also like playing with my friends there.
OR
No, I would not like to play there because it looks too crowded and I prefer quieter places.
Marking guide:
- 1 mark for stating preference (yes/no)
- 1 mark for giving at least two valid reasons
Mark: 2
Summary of Marks
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1–5 | 5 |
| B | 6–10 | 5 |
| C | 11–15 | 5 |
| D | 16–20 | 5 |
| Total | 1–20 | 20 |
Common Mistakes to Watch For
- Q1–Q4: Confusing singular/plural verb forms. Remind students to check the subject first.
- Q5: Mixing up prepositions of place (under/underneath vs. in front of vs. between).
- Q6: Forgetting to change the verb to past tense.
- Q7: Not changing all parts of the sentence to plural (e.g., forgetting "books").
- Q9: Using "don't" with third-person singular subjects (he/she/it).
- Q20: Giving only one reason instead of two. Students should be encouraged to elaborate.