Primary 3 English Oral Quiz

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

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.