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Primary 4 English Composition Quiz
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Answer Key - Primary 4 English Quiz - Composition
Total Marks: 50
Answer 1.
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Answer Key - Primary 4 English Quiz - Composition
Total Marks: 50
Answer 1.
(3) It hooks the reader with sound, dialogue and feeling instead of simply announcing the topic.
Answer 2.
(2) One clear main idea supported by details.
Answer 3.
(2) exclaimed
Answer 4.
(3) His shaking knees and sweaty palms show the nervousness through actions.
Answer 5.
(3) Resolves the problem and may share what the writer learnt.
Answer 6.
Ken trudged home, dragging his feet. Reason: "Trudged" shows slow, heavy, tired walking, which fits someone worn out from carrying heavy boxes all afternoon. (Award 1 mark for word choice, 1 mark for a sensible reason.)
Answer 7.
Maya shouted, "Look out for the falling branch!" (Capital letters for Maya and Look; comma before the speech; quotation marks; exclamation mark.)
Answer 8.
Jun Kai missed the school bus because he woke up late.
Answer 9.
Accept either:
- The bell rang. The pupils packed their bags quickly.
- When the bell rang, the pupils packed their bags quickly.
Answer 10.
Sample answer: Ameera leapt into the air, hugged her trophy tightly and grinned from ear to ear when she won the spelling competition. (Accept any answer showing happiness through actions/expressions without happy, glad or joyful.)
Answer 11.
- (b) = 1
- (d) = 2
- (a) = 3
- (c) = 4 (1 mark for every two correctly ordered events.)
Answer 12.
(a) Problem: Siti forgot her lines and froze on stage during the class concert. (b) Solution: She remembered her teacher's advice, breathed slowly, took a deep breath, recalled the first line and finished her song bravely. (c) Lesson: Stay calm and do not give up when things go wrong. (Accept similar sensible lessons.)
Answer 13.
Sample topic sentence: The hawker centre was buzzing with activity. (Accept any sentence stating the main idea of a busy, crowded eating place.)
Answer 14.
| Plan row | Suggested answer |
|---|---|
| Setting | A park connector path on a sunny day |
| Characters | A boy wearing a red helmet and a kind man in a green T-shirt |
| Problem | The boy fell off his bicycle; his front wheel bent and his groceries scattered |
| Solution | The kind man helped him up and steadied his bicycle, and the boy thanked him |
Answer 15.
(2) A Kind Stranger Reason: Most of the story is about how a stranger kindly helped the boy after his fall, so this title captures the main idea best.
Answer 16.
Sample answer: One sunny Saturday morning, Ben strapped on his red helmet and pedalled quickly along the park connector. The cool breeze rushed past his face as he zoomed down the winding path. Little did he know that trouble was waiting just around the corner.
Answer 17.
Sample answer: Dark clouds gathered and thunder rumbled overhead. Bright lightning flashed across the sky, lighting up the whole neighbourhood. Rain drummed noisily on the roof while the wind howled outside. Through the window, I could smell the damp earth as puddles formed below.
Answer 18.
Sample answer: Mother sighed softly and helped him pick up the broken pieces. Instead of scolding him, she reminded him gently to play football outside next time. He apologised sincerely and promised himself always to be careful and honest about his mistakes.
Answer 19.
Corrected passage: Last Sunday, my family went to Pasir Ris Park for a picnic. We rented bicycles and rode along the coast. Suddenly, dark clouds gathered and it began to pour heavily. My sister and I shared an umbrella and quickly ran to a shelter. Mistakes corrected: goes → went; gather → gathered; me → I; quickely → quickly.
Answer 20.
Sample answer (about 95 words): One bright Saturday morning, Jason put on his red helmet and set off on his bicycle along the park connector. He pedalled faster and faster, enjoying the cool breeze on his face. Suddenly, he swerved to avoid a puddle and crashed onto the ground. His front wheel bent and his groceries scattered everywhere. Just then, a kind man in a green T-shirt rushed over and helped Jason up while steadying his bicycle. "Thank you so much," Jason said, feeling grateful. From that day on, he promised himself never to ride too fast again. (Award marks for: clear beginning, middle/problem, end/solution, feelings, use of helping words, grammar, spelling and punctuation.)