TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Science Primary 3 (SA2, Version 5)
TuitionGoWhere Exam Practice (AI)
Subject: Science
Level: Primary 3
Paper: SA2 Practice Paper — Version 5 (Topic Focus: Diversity)
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Marks: 45
Name: ______________________
Class: ______________________
Date: ______________________
Instructions
- Answer ALL 20 questions.
- For Section A, write the number (1, 2, 3 or 4) of the correct answer in the brackets provided.
- For Sections B and C, write your answers in the spaces given.
- The number of marks for each question is shown in brackets [ ].
- Check your answers before handing in your paper.
Section A: Multiple Choice (Questions 1–8, 8 marks)
Choose the correct answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets.
1. Which one of the following is a non-living thing?
(1) Fern
(2) Mushroom
(3) Raincoat
(4) Guppy
Ans: ( ) [1]
2. Mrs Tan forgot to water her potted chilli plant for one week. Its leaves drooped and the plant looked weak. After she watered it again, it stood upright again. What does this show?
(1) The chilli plant needs water to survive.
(2) The chilli plant responds to being touched.
(3) The chilli plant reproduces by seeds.
(4) The chilli plant grows towards the light.
Ans: ( ) [1]
3. An animal has a body covered with feathers, two wings, a beak, and it lays eggs with hard shells. In which animal group does it belong?
(1) Fish
(2) Bird
(3) Reptile
(4) Insect
Ans: ( ) [1]
4. Which animal group is described here: has moist skin, and can live both in water and on land?
(1) Fish
(2) Mammal
(3) Amphibian
(4) Reptile
Ans: ( ) [1]
5. Green fuzzy patches of mould were found on an old piece of bread. Which statement about the mould is correct?
(1) Mould is a plant because it grows.
(2) Mould is a living thing that is a type of fungus.
(3) Mould is non-living because it is very small.
(4) Mould is a type of bacteria.
Ans: ( ) [1]
6. Which material lets most light pass through, so it is used to make car windscreens?
(1) Metal
(2) Wood
(3) Fabric
(4) Glass
Ans: ( ) [1]
7. Tom needs a coat for rainy days. He wants a material that does not absorb water. Which material should he choose?
(1) Cotton
(2) Wool
(3) Plastic
(4) Paper towel
Ans: ( ) [1]
8. Four pupils sorted some things into two groups as shown in the table. One thing is placed in the wrong group.
| Living things | Non-living things |
|---|
| fern, ant, mushroom | plastic ruler, teddy bear, yeast |
Which thing is placed in the wrong group?
(1) fern
(2) ant
(3) teddy bear
(4) yeast
Ans: ( ) [1]
Section B: Short Answer (Questions 9–14, 12 marks)
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
9. Sort the following into the table below: bread mould, glass marble, chick, plastic spoon, fern, rubber ball [2]
| Living things | Non-living things |
|---|
| |
| |
| |
10. Match each characteristic of living things (A–D) to the correct example (P–S). Write the letter of the example in the blank. [2]
| Characteristic | Example |
|---|
| A: Needs air, food and water | P: A kitten's weight increased from 1 kg to 4 kg in six months. |
| B: Grows | Q: A mimosa leaf closes quickly when touched. |
| C: Responds to changes | R: A hen sat on her eggs and chicks hatched. |
| D: Reproduces | S: A thirsty dog drank water after its walk. |
A — ________ B — ________ C — ________ D — ________
11. Complete the table by writing the correct animal group for each animal. Choose from: fish, amphibian, reptile, bird, mammal, insect. [2]
| Animal | Features | Group |
|---|
| Rabbit | Has fur; feeds its young with milk | ____________ |
| Snake | Has dry scales; lays eggs on land | ____________ |
| Frog | Has moist skin; lives in water and on land | ____________ |
12. Circle the flowering plants in the list below. [2]
hibiscus fern orchid moss
13. Ravi bent four strips made of different materials. He recorded what happened.
| Strip made of | What happened when bent |
|---|
| Rubber | Bent easily; did not break |
| Thin wood | Bent a little; did not break |
| Metal | Bent a little; did not break |
| Glass | Broke into two pieces |
(a) Which material is the most flexible? [1]
Ans: ______________________
(b) Which material is not suitable for making a ruler that must not break easily? [1]
Ans: ______________________
14. Circle the natural materials in the list below. [2]
cotton plastic wool glass leather nylon
Section C: Open-Ended Questions (Questions 15–20, 25 marks)
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
15. Ali blew air into a balloon. The balloon became bigger and bigger. Ali said, "The balloon is a living thing because it grew."
Do you agree with Ali? Explain your answer. [4]
16. Study the four animals W, X, Y and Z.
Image pending generation: figure for Q16.
Complete the table by writing the animal group each animal belongs to, and one feature you used to decide. [4]
| Animal | Animal group | Feature used |
|---|
| W | | |
| X | | |
| Y | | |
| Z | | |
17. Siti has three pieces of fabric of the same size: cotton, wool and raincoat plastic. She wants to find out which fabric is the most waterproof.
Describe how Siti can carry out a fair test. In your answer, state what she should keep the same, what she should do, and what she should observe to decide which fabric is the most waterproof. [4]
18. A furniture shop makes chairs. The legs of a chair can be made of metal or cardboard.
(a) Which material is more suitable for the chair legs? [1]
Ans: ______________________
(b) Give a reason for your answer in (a), using a property of the material. [2]
(c) Name one other part of the chair where a soft material is more suitable, and state why. [1]
19. Study the classification chart.
Image pending generation: diagram for Q19.
(a) What does box X represent? [1]
Ans: ______________________
(b) Name the group in box A. [1]
Ans: ______________________
(c) Name the animal groups in boxes B and C. [1]
B: ______________________ C: ______________________
(d) Name one other animal group that could be added under "Animals". [1]
Ans: ______________________
20. Mr Lim runs a pet shop. He keeps his guppies in a glass tank placed on a metal stand.
(a) State two properties of glass that make it suitable for the fish tank. [2]
Property 1: _____________________________________________________
Property 2: _____________________________________________________
(b) The stand is made of metal instead of
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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Science Primary 3 (SA2, Version 5)
TuitionGoWhere Exam Practice (AI)
Subject: Science
Level: Primary 3
Paper: SA2 Practice Paper — Version 5 (Topic Focus: Diversity)
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Marks: 45
Name: ______________________
Class: ______________________
Date: ______________________
Instructions
- Answer ALL 20 questions.
- For Section A, write the number (1, 2, 3 or 4) of the correct answer in the brackets provided.
- For Sections B and C, write your answers in the spaces given.
- The number of marks for each question is shown in brackets [ ].
- Check your answers before handing in your paper.
Section A: Multiple Choice (Questions 1–8, 8 marks)
Choose the correct answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets.
1. Which one of the following is a non-living thing?
(1) Fern
(2) Mushroom
(3) Raincoat
(4) Guppy
Ans: ( ) [1]
2. Mrs Tan forgot to water her potted chilli plant for one week. Its leaves drooped and the plant looked weak. After she watered it again, it stood upright again. What does this show?
(1) The chilli plant needs water to survive.
(2) The chilli plant responds to being touched.
(3) The chilli plant reproduces by seeds.
(4) The chilli plant grows towards the light.
Ans: ( ) [1]
3. An animal has a body covered with feathers, two wings, a beak, and it lays eggs with hard shells. In which animal group does it belong?
(1) Fish
(2) Bird
(3) Reptile
(4) Insect
Ans: ( ) [1]
4. Which animal group is described here: has moist skin, and can live both in water and on land?
(1) Fish
(2) Mammal
(3) Amphibian
(4) Reptile
Ans: ( ) [1]
5. Green fuzzy patches of mould were found on an old piece of bread. Which statement about the mould is correct?
(1) Mould is a plant because it grows.
(2) Mould is a living thing that is a type of fungus.
(3) Mould is non-living because it is very small.
(4) Mould is a type of bacteria.
Ans: ( ) [1]
6. Which material lets most light pass through, so it is used to make car windscreens?
(1) Metal
(2) Wood
(3) Fabric
(4) Glass
Ans: ( ) [1]
7. Tom needs a coat for rainy days. He wants a material that does not absorb water. Which material should he choose?
(1) Cotton
(2) Wool
(3) Plastic
(4) Paper towel
Ans: ( ) [1]
8. Four pupils sorted some things into two groups as shown in the table. One thing is placed in the wrong group.
| Living things | Non-living things |
|---|
| fern, ant, mushroom | plastic ruler, teddy bear, yeast |
Which thing is placed in the wrong group?
(1) fern
(2) ant
(3) teddy bear
(4) yeast
Ans: ( ) [1]
Section B: Short Answer (Questions 9–14, 12 marks)
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
9. Sort the following into the table below: bread mould, glass marble, chick, plastic spoon, fern, rubber ball [2]
| Living things | Non-living things |
|---|
| |
| |
| |
10. Match each characteristic of living things (A–D) to the correct example (P–S). Write the letter of the example in the blank. [2]
| Characteristic | Example |
|---|
| A: Needs air, food and water | P: A kitten's weight increased from 1 kg to 4 kg in six months. |
| B: Grows | Q: A mimosa leaf closes quickly when touched. |
| C: Responds to changes | R: A hen sat on her eggs and chicks hatched. |
| D: Reproduces | S: A thirsty dog drank water after its walk. |
A — ________ B — ________ C — ________ D — ________
11. Complete the table by writing the correct animal group for each animal. Choose from: fish, amphibian, reptile, bird, mammal, insect. [2]
| Animal | Features | Group |
|---|
| Rabbit | Has fur; feeds its young with milk | ____________ |
| Snake | Has dry scales; lays eggs on land | ____________ |
| Frog | Has moist skin; lives in water and on land | ____________ |
12. Circle the flowering plants in the list below. [2]
hibiscus fern orchid moss
13. Ravi bent four strips made of different materials. He recorded what happened.
| Strip made of | What happened when bent |
|---|
| Rubber | Bent easily; did not break |
| Thin wood | Bent a little; did not break |
| Metal | Bent a little; did not break |
| Glass | Broke into two pieces |
(a) Which material is the most flexible? [1]
Ans: ______________________
(b) Which material is not suitable for making a ruler that must not break easily? [1]
Ans: ______________________
14. Circle the natural materials in the list below. [2]
cotton plastic wool glass leather nylon
Section C: Open-Ended Questions (Questions 15–20, 25 marks)
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
15. Ali blew air into a balloon. The balloon became bigger and bigger. Ali said, "The balloon is a living thing because it grew."
Do you agree with Ali? Explain your answer. [4]
16. Study the four animals W, X, Y and Z.
Image pending generation: figure for Q16.
Complete the table by writing the animal group each animal belongs to, and one feature you used to decide. [4]
| Animal | Animal group | Feature used |
|---|
| W | | |
| X | | |
| Y | | |
| Z | | |
17. Siti has three pieces of fabric of the same size: cotton, wool and raincoat plastic. She wants to find out which fabric is the most waterproof.
Describe how Siti can carry out a fair test. In your answer, state what she should keep the same, what she should do, and what she should observe to decide which fabric is the most waterproof. [4]
18. A furniture shop makes chairs. The legs of a chair can be made of metal or cardboard.
(a) Which material is more suitable for the chair legs? [1]
Ans: ______________________
(b) Give a reason for your answer in (a), using a property of the material. [2]
(c) Name one other part of the chair where a soft material is more suitable, and state why. [1]
19. Study the classification chart.
Image pending generation: diagram for Q19.
(a) What does box X represent? [1]
Ans: ______________________
(b) Name the group in box A. [1]
Ans: ______________________
(c) Name the animal groups in boxes B and C. [1]
B: ______________________ C: ______________________
(d) Name one other animal group that could be added under "Animals". [1]
Ans: ______________________
20. Mr Lim runs a pet shop. He keeps his guppies in a glass tank placed on a metal stand.
(a) State two properties of glass that make it suitable for the fish tank. [2]
Property 1: _____________________________________________________
Property 2: _____________________________________________________
(b) The stand is made of metal instead of cardboard. Explain why, using a property of the materials. [2]
(c) Give one reason why the fish tank should not be made of fabric. [1]
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