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Primary 3 English Quiz - Vocabulary

Name: ________________________________________

Class: ________________________________________

Date: ________________________________________

Score: ________ / 20

Duration: 30 minutes

Total Marks: 20

Instructions:

This quiz has 20 questions on Vocabulary.
Answer all questions.
For multiple-choice questions (MCQ), circle the correct option (1, 2, 3, or 4).
For fill-in-the-blank questions, write your answer clearly in the space provided.
Read each question carefully before answering.

Section A: Vocabulary in Context (MCQ) (10 questions x 1 mark = 10 marks)

Choose the most suitable word to complete each sentence. Circle the correct option (1, 2, 3, or 4).

The kitten was very ______ and hid under the bed whenever someone came near. (1) brave (2) timid (3) playful (4) curious

Answer: _____
My grandmother has a ______ garden where she grows roses and orchids. (1) messy (2) concrete (3) beautiful (4) noisy

Answer: _____
The children were ______ after playing in the park for two hours. (1) refreshed (2) exhausted (3) energetic (4) bored

Answer: _____
The detective tried to ______ the mystery of the missing bicycle. (1) create (2) solve (3) ignore (4) forget

Answer: _____
The surface of the table was very ______, so the book slid right off. (1) rough (2) sticky (3) smooth (4) soft

Answer: _____
Please ______ the milk in the refrigerator so it stays cold. (1) cook (2) store (3) pour (4) drink

Answer: _____
The old man walked with a ______ because his leg was injured. (1) smile (2) cane (3) hat (4) bag

Answer: _____
The artist used a ______ to paint a beautiful picture of the sunset. (1) hammer (2) brush (3) spoon (4) ruler

Answer: _____
The ______ of the cake filled the whole house with a sweet smell. (1) colour (2) shape (3) size (4) aroma

Answer: _____
It is important to ______ your teeth twice a day to keep them healthy. (1) wash (2) brush (3) cut (4) clean

Answer: _____

Section B: Vocabulary - Word Forms (5 questions x 1 mark = 5 marks)

Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word in the brackets. Write your answer in the blank.

The ______ of the story was very exciting. (begin)

Answer: ________________________________________
She is a very ______ girl who loves to draw and paint. (create)

Answer: ________________________________________
The children played ______ in the garden all afternoon. (happy)

Answer: ________________________________________
My father is a ______ who works in a hospital. (teach)

Answer: ________________________________________
Be ______ when you cross the road. (care)

Answer: ________________________________________

Section C: Vocabulary - Idioms and Phrasal Verbs (5 questions x 1 mark = 5 marks)

Choose the correct idiom or phrasal verb to complete each sentence. Circle the correct option (1, 2, 3, or 4).

My little brother is always ______. He never sits still! (1) as busy as a bee (2) as blind as a bat (3) as quiet as a mouse (4) as cold as ice

Answer: _____
I was so tired last night that I ______ as soon as my head hit the pillow. (1) ran away (2) slept like a log (3) ran into (4) woke up

Answer: _____
I ______ my old friend from kindergarten at the supermarket yesterday. (1) ran away (2) ran over (3) ran into (4) ran out

Answer: _____
The baby was ______ when the loud thunderclap sounded. (1) as brave as a lion (2) trembling like a leaf (3) as calm as ice (4) sleeping like a log

Answer: _____
We need to ______ of milk. Can you buy some more? (1) run into (2) run away (3) run over (4) run out

Answer: _____

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Answers

Primary 3 English Quiz - Vocabulary (Answer Key)

Total Marks: 20

Section A: Vocabulary in Context (MCQ) (10 marks)

Answer: (2) timid
- Explanation: The sentence says the kitten "hid under the bed whenever someone came near." This shows it is scared or shy. "Timid" means shy and easily frightened. "Brave" means not scared, "playful" means wanting to play, and "curious" means wanting to know things. Only "timid" fits the action of hiding.
- Marking: 1 mark for correct answer.
Answer: (3) beautiful
- Explanation: The sentence says the garden has "roses and orchids," which are pretty flowers. A garden with pretty flowers is usually described as "beautiful." "Messy" means untidy, "concrete" is a building material, and "noisy" means loud. None of these describe a nice garden.
- Marking: 1 mark for correct answer.
Answer: (2) exhausted
- Explanation: The children played for "two hours," which is a long time. Playing for a long time makes you very tired. "Exhausted" means very tired. "Refreshed" means feeling fresh and full of energy again, "energetic" means having lots of energy, and "bored" means not interested. Only "exhausted" fits the context of playing for a long time.
- Marking: 1 mark for correct answer.
Answer: (2) solve
- Explanation: A detective's job is to find answers to mysteries. "Solve a mystery" is a common phrase that means to find the answer or explanation. "Create" means to make, "ignore" means to not pay attention to, and "forget" means to not remember. The detective is trying to find the answer, so "solve" is correct.
- Marking: 1 mark for correct answer.
Answer: (3) smooth
- Explanation: The sentence says "the book slid right off." Things slide easily on surfaces that are flat and even, without bumps. "Smooth" describes such a surface. "Rough" means bumpy, "sticky" means things get stuck to it, and "soft" means it is not hard. A book would not slide off a rough or sticky surface easily.
- Marking: 1 mark for correct answer.
Answer: (2) store
- Explanation: The purpose of a refrigerator is to keep food and drinks cold so they stay fresh. "Store" means to keep something for later use. "Cook" means to prepare food with heat, "pour" means to make a liquid flow, and "drink" means to swallow a liquid. You store milk in the refrigerator.
- Marking: 1 mark for correct answer.
Answer: (2) cane
- Explanation: The sentence says the man's leg was injured. People with an injured leg often use a stick to help them walk. This stick is called a "cane." A "smile" is an expression, a "hat" is worn on the head, and a "bag" is for carrying things. A cane is the only item that helps with walking.
- Marking: 1 mark for correct answer.
Answer: (2) brush
- Explanation: An artist uses a tool with bristles to apply paint to a canvas. This tool is called a "brush." A "hammer" is for hitting nails, a "spoon" is for eating, and a "ruler" is for measuring. Only a brush is used for painting.
- Marking: 1 mark for correct answer.
Answer: (4) aroma
- Explanation: The sentence talks about a "sweet smell" coming from the cake. "Aroma" is a word that means a pleasant smell, especially from food or drink. "Colour" is what you see, "shape" is the form of an object, and "size" is how big or small something is. The sentence is about a smell, so "aroma" is the correct word.
- Marking: 1 mark for correct answer.
Answer: (2) brush
- Explanation: The common phrase for cleaning teeth is "brush your teeth." You use a toothbrush and toothpaste. "Wash" is usually for hands or face, "cut" is for paper or food, and "clean" is a general word. While "clean your teeth" is sometimes used, "brush your teeth" is the standard and most natural expression for this action.
- Marking: 1 mark for correct answer.

Section B: Vocabulary - Word Forms (5 marks)

Answer: beginning
- Explanation: The word in the brackets is "begin," which is a verb (an action word). The sentence needs a noun (a naming word) because it is the subject of the sentence ("The ______ of the story"). The noun form of "begin" is "beginning." It means the start of something.
- Marking: 1 mark for correct spelling and form. Accept "beginning".
Answer: creative
- Explanation: The word in the brackets is "create," which is a verb. The sentence needs an adjective (a describing word) to describe the girl ("a very ______ girl"). The adjective form of "create" is "creative," which means having the ability to make new things, especially art.
- Marking: 1 mark for correct spelling and form. Accept "creative".
Answer: happily
- Explanation: The word in the brackets is "happy," which is an adjective. The sentence needs an adverb (a word that describes a verb) to describe how the children played ("played ______"). The adverb form of "happy" is "happily," which means in a happy way.
- Marking: 1 mark for correct spelling and form. Accept "happily".
Answer: teacher
- Explanation: The word in the brackets is "teach," which is a verb. The sentence needs a noun (a naming word for a person) because it is the subject ("My father is a ______"). The noun form for a person who teaches is "teacher."
- Marking: 1 mark for correct spelling and form. Accept "teacher".
Answer: careful
- Explanation: The word in the brackets is "care," which can be a noun or a verb. The sentence needs an adjective (a describing word) to describe the state of being ("Be ______"). The adjective form of "care" that means "taking care to avoid danger" is "careful."
- Marking: 1 mark for correct spelling and form. Accept "careful". (Note: "careless" is the opposite and would be incorrect).

Section C: Vocabulary - Idioms and Phrasal Verbs (5 marks)

Answer: (1) as busy as a bee
- Explanation: The sentence says the brother "never sits still," which means he is always moving and doing things. The idiom "as busy as a bee" means very busy and active. The other options describe being unable to see ("as blind as a bat"), being very quiet ("as quiet as a mouse"), and being very cold or unfriendly ("as cold as ice").
- Marking: 1 mark for correct answer.
Answer: (2) slept like a log
- Explanation: The sentence says the person was "so tired" and fell asleep "as soon as my head hit the pillow." This means they fell into a deep sleep very quickly. The idiom "slept like a log" means to sleep very deeply. "Ran away" means escaped, "ran into" means met by chance, and "woke up" means stopped sleeping.
- Marking: 1 mark for correct answer.
Answer: (3) ran into
- Explanation: The sentence says the person met their "old friend from kindergarten" at the supermarket. Meeting someone unexpectedly is described by the phrasal verb "ran into." "Ran away" means escaped, "ran over" means drove over something or someone, and "ran out" means used up the supply of something.
- Marking: 1 mark for correct answer.
Answer: (2) trembling like a leaf
- Explanation: The sentence says there was a "loud thunderclap," which is a scary sound. A baby who is scared might shake or shiver. The idiom "trembling like a leaf" means to shake because you are very scared or cold. "As brave as a lion" means very courageous, "as calm as ice" means very relaxed, and "sleeping like a log" means sleeping deeply.
- Marking: 1 mark for correct answer.
Answer: (4) run out
- Explanation: The sentence says "We need to ______ of milk." This means there is no milk left. The phrasal verb "run out (of)" means to use up the entire supply of something. "Run into" means to meet by chance, "run away" means to escape, and "run over" means to drive over something.
- Marking: 1 mark for correct answer.

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