Primary 3 English Quiz - Vocabulary
Subject: English
Level: Primary 3
Topic: Vocabulary
Practice Version: 1 of 5
Duration: 45 minutes
Total Marks: 40
Name: ________________________
Class: ________________________
Date: ________________________
Score: ________ / 40
Note: This is original practice content built from syllabus-aligned templates. It is not copied from any official past-year examination paper.
Instructions:
- Answer ALL 20 questions.
- For multiple-choice questions, write the number of the correct option in the brackets provided.
- Write your answers neatly in the spaces given.
- Check your work before handing in.
Section A: Choose the Most Suitable Word (Questions 1–5)
Choose the most suitable word for each blank. Each question carries 1 mark. (Section Total: 5 marks)
Question 1.
After running the whole race, Amir was completely ________. He could hardly lift his legs.
(1) refreshed
(2) exhausted
(3) excited
(4) bored
Answer: ( )
Question 2.
The ________ studied the muddy footprints carefully. She was looking for clues to solve the mystery.
(1) chef
(2) pilot
(3) detective
(4) dentist
Answer: ( )
Question 3.
Be careful when you touch the rose. Its stem feels ________ because of the tiny sharp thorns.
(1) velvety
(2) prickly
(3) waxy
(4) smooth
Answer: ( )
Question 4.
The firemen arrived quickly and worked together to ________ the fire before it spread to the next house.
(1) put out
(2) set up
(3) look after
(4) give away
Answer: ( )
Question 5.
On the hot afternoon, Ravi drank a tall glass of iced barley water. Soon he felt ________ again.
(1) thirsty
(2) sleepy
(3) refreshed
(4) hungry
Answer: ( )
Section B: Word Forms, Phrases and Meanings (Questions 6–10)
Each question carries 2 marks. (Section Total: 10 marks)
Question 6.
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The children played ________ in the field after school.
(1) happy
(2) happily
(3) happiness
(4) happier
Answer: ( )
Question 7.
Which word means "a person who writes books or stories"?
(1) author
(2) editor
(3) reader
(4) publisher
Answer: ( )
Question 8.
Complete the phrase: The teacher asked us to ________ attention during the lesson.
(1) give
(2) pay
(3) take
(4) make
Answer: ( )
Question 9.
What does the word "generous" mean?
(1) willing to give and share
(2) always angry
(3) very shy
(4) quick to run away
Answer: ( )
Question 10.
Choose the pair of words that best completes the sentence: A lion is a wild animal, but a kitten is a ________ animal that people keep at home as a ________.
(1) tame ... pet
(2) wild ... pet
(3) tame ... pest
(4) fierce ... toy
Answer: ( )
Section C: Vocabulary in Context (Questions 11–15)
Each question carries 2 marks. (Section Total: 10 marks)
Question 11.
Read the sentence: "Siti felt anxious before her piano performance." What does "anxious" tell us about Siti?
(1) She was worried and nervous.
(2) She was calm and relaxed.
(3) She was angry.
(4) She was sleepy.
Answer: ( )
Question 12.
Choose the word closest in meaning to "enormous".
(1) tiny
(2) huge
(3) narrow
(4) shallow
Answer: ( )
Question 13.
Choose the word that is the opposite of "ancient".
(1) old
(2) modern
(3) antique
(4) historic
Answer: ( )
Question 14.
Which group of words are all related to weather?
(1) storm, drizzle, thunder
(2) recipe, oven, whisk
(3) anchor, sail, harbour
(4) chalk, ruler, eraser
Answer: ( )
Question 15.
Fill in the blank: We should not litter because it makes our environment dirty and may harm ________ such as birds and fish.
(1) furniture
(2) animals
(3) buildings
(4) vehicles
Answer: ( )
Section D: Apply Your Vocabulary (Questions 16–20)
Each question carries 3 marks. (Section Total: 15 marks)
Read the passage below, then answer Questions 16 to 18.
Last Saturday, Jun Jie visited the zoo with his family. He was (16) ________ to see the elephants up close. The keeper told them that elephants have an excellent (17) ________ and can remember their friends for many years. Jun Jie also learned that some animals are (18) ________, so visitors must keep quiet and move slowly so as not to frighten them.
Question 16.
Choose the word for blank (16).
(1) excited
(2) bored
(3) tired
(4) upset
Answer: ( )
Question 17.
Choose the word for blank (17).
(1) memory
(2) appetite
(3) hearing aid
(4) temper
Answer: ( )
Question 18.
Choose the word for blank (18).
(1) timid
(2) brave
(3) fierce
(4) lazy
Answer: ( )
Question 19.
Give ONE word to describe a person who always tells the truth. Write your answer on the line. (3 marks)
Answer: ______________
Question 20.
Which word does NOT belong to this group: cheerful, joyful, gloomy, delighted? Write the word and give a short reason. (3 marks)
Word: ______________
Reason: ________________________________________
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