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Primary 4 English Quiz - Comprehension
Name: ________________________
Class: ________________________
Date: ________________________
Score: ______ / 20
Duration: 25 minutes
Total Marks: 20
Instructions
- Read the passage carefully before answering the questions.
- Answer all questions in complete sentences unless otherwise stated.
- Write your answers in the spaces provided.
- Marks are indicated in brackets [ ] at the end of each question.
Passage: The Lost Puppy
Last Saturday, Mei Ling was walking home from the library when she heard a soft whimpering sound coming from behind a row of bushes near the void deck. She stopped and listened carefully. The sound came again — a tiny, sad cry. Mei Ling knelt down and parted the bushes gently. There, curled up on a pile of dry leaves, was a small brown puppy with floppy ears and a white patch on its chest.
The puppy looked up at Mei Ling with big, frightened eyes. Its fur was dirty and tangled, and it was shivering slightly. Mei Ling noticed that the puppy had no collar or tag. She wondered if it was lost or if someone had left it there. She carefully picked up the puppy and held it close to keep it warm.
Mei Ling decided to take the puppy to the nearest veterinary clinic. The vet, Dr Tan, examined the puppy and said it was about three months old and slightly underfed but otherwise healthy. Dr Tan scanned the puppy for a microchip, but there was none. He told Mei Ling that the puppy was most likely abandoned.
Mei Ling felt sorry for the puppy. She asked her mother if they could keep it. Her mother agreed, but only if Mei Ling promised to take full responsibility for its care. Mei Ling happily agreed. She named the puppy "Coco" because of its brown fur. She bathed Coco, bought a new collar with a tag, and made sure it had plenty of food and water.
A week later, Mei Ling posted a photo of Coco on the community noticeboard with a description of where she had found the puppy. She hoped that if someone was looking for Coco, they would see the notice. No one came forward. Mei Ling was relieved. She knew that Coco had found a new home at last.
Questions
1. Where was Mei Ling walking from when she heard the whimpering sound? [1]
2. Describe two things Mei Ling noticed about the puppy's appearance. [2]
3. Why did Mei Ling kneel down and part the bushes? [1]
4. What does the word "abandoned" in paragraph 3 most likely mean? [1]
5. How did Mei Ling keep the puppy warm after she picked it up? [1]
6. What two things did Dr Tan do to check if the puppy had an owner? [2]
7. Why did Mei Ling's mother agree to let her keep the puppy? [1]
8. What does the word "relieved" in the last paragraph tell us about how Mei Ling felt? [1]
9. In your own words, explain why Mei Ling posted a photo of Coco on the community noticeboard. [2]
10. What is the main idea of this passage? [1]
11. Which of the following best describes Mei Ling's character? [1]
(1) Careless and forgetful
(2) Kind and responsible
(3) Shy and quiet
(4) Strict and serious
12. What can you infer about the puppy's life before Mei Ling found it? Give one reason from the passage to support your answer. [2]
13. Arrange the following events in the correct order by writing the letters (A to E) in the boxes below. [2]
(A) Mei Ling named the puppy Coco.
(B) Mei Ling heard a whimpering sound.
(C) Dr Tan examined the puppy.
(D) Mei Ling posted a photo on the noticeboard.
(E) Mei Ling picked up the puppy.
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
14. Do you think Mei Ling made the right decision to keep Coco? Give one reason for your answer. [1]
15. What lesson can we learn from this story? [1]
16. Find a word from paragraph 1 that means "a quiet crying sound." [1]
17. Why was the puppy shivering? Give one possible reason. [1]
18. What did Mei Ling do to take care of Coco after bringing it home? Mention two things. [2]
19. If someone had come forward to claim Coco, what do you think Mei Ling would have done? [1]
20. Based on the passage, do you think Coco is happy in its new home? Give one reason to support your answer. [2]
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Answers
Primary 4 English Quiz - Comprehension
Answer Key
1. Where was Mei Ling walking from when she heard the whimpering sound? [1]
Answer: She was walking home from the library.
Marking note: Award 1 mark for "the library" or "from the library." Accept "from the library" or "home from the library."
2. Describe two things Mei Ling noticed about the puppy's appearance. [2]
Answer: Any two of the following:
- It was small / a small brown puppy.
- It had floppy ears.
- It had a white patch on its chest.
- Its fur was dirty and tangled.
- It had big, frightened eyes.
Marking note: Award 1 mark for each correct detail, up to 2 marks. Answers must relate to appearance.
3. Why did Mei Ling kneel down and part the bushes? [1]
Answer: She wanted to find out where the whimpering sound was coming from / to see what was making the sound.
Marking note: Award 1 mark for a response that shows she was investigating the source of the sound.
4. What does the word "abandoned" in paragraph 3 most likely mean? [1]
Answer: Left behind / deserted / given up by its owner.
Marking note: Award 1 mark for any equivalent meaning. Do not accept "lost" alone, as the passage distinguishes between lost and abandoned.
5. How did Mei Ling keep the puppy warm after she picked it up? [1]
Answer: She held it close (to her body / to keep it warm).
Marking note: Award 1 mark for "held it close" or equivalent.
6. What two things did Dr Tan do to check if the puppy had an owner? [2]
Answer:
- He examined the puppy.
- He scanned the puppy for a microchip.
Marking note: Award 1 mark for each correct action, up to 2 marks.
7. Why did Mei Ling's mother agree to let her keep the puppy? [1]
Answer: Because Mei Ling promised to take full responsibility for its care.
Marking note: Award 1 mark for mentioning the promise to take responsibility.
8. What does the word "relieved" in the last paragraph tell us about how Mei Ling felt? [1]
Answer: She felt happy and comforted / glad that no one came forward because it meant she could keep Coco.
Marking note: Award 1 mark for expressing a positive emotion tied to the outcome.
9. In your own words, explain why Mei Ling posted a photo of Coco on the community noticeboard. [2]
Answer: She wanted to find out if anyone was looking for the puppy / she wanted to check if Coco had an owner who might be searching for it.
Marking note: Award 2 marks for a clear explanation in the student's own words. Award 1 mark for a partial answer (e.g., "to find the owner" without context). Do not award marks for direct copying of "she hoped someone would see it" without explaining the purpose.
10. What is the main idea of this passage? [1]
Answer: A girl finds a lost puppy, takes care of it, and gives it a new home.
Marking note: Award 1 mark for capturing the central narrative. Accept equivalent summaries.
11. Which of the following best describes Mei Ling's character? [1]
Answer: (2) Kind and responsible
Marking note: Award 1 mark for the correct option.
12. What can you infer about the puppy's life before Mei Ling found it? Give one reason from the passage to support your answer. [2]
Answer: The puppy was not well cared for / was living on its own. Reason: It was dirty, tangled, underfed, and had no collar or microchip.
Marking note: Award 1 mark for a reasonable inference and 1 mark for a supporting detail from the passage. Accept any valid inference with evidence.
13. Arrange the following events in the correct order by writing the letters (A to E) in the boxes below. [2]
Answer:
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | E | C | A | D |
Marking note: Award 2 marks for all five correct. Award 1 mark for three or four correct. Award 0 marks for two or fewer correct.
14. Do you think Mei Ling made the right decision to keep Coco? Give one reason for your answer. [1]
Answer: Yes, because she gave Coco a safe home and took good care of it / because no one came forward to claim Coco.
Marking note: Award 1 mark for a clear opinion with a valid reason. Accept "no" with a valid reason (e.g., "she should have waited longer"), though this is less supported by the text.
15. What lesson can we learn from this story? [1]
Answer: We should be kind to animals / we should take responsibility for those in need / helping others (animals) can bring happiness.
Marking note: Award 1 mark for a reasonable moral or lesson connected to the story.
16. Find a word from paragraph 1 that means "a quiet crying sound." [1]
Answer: Whimpering
Marking note: Award 1 mark for "whimpering" or "whimpering sound." The word must come from paragraph 1.
17. Why was the puppy shivering? Give one possible reason. [1]
Answer: It was cold / it was frightened / it was hungry and weak.
Marking note: Award 1 mark for any reasonable inference supported by the passage.
18. What did Mei Ling do to take care of Coco after bringing it home? Mention two things. [2]
Answer: Any two of the following:
- She bathed Coco.
- She bought a new collar with a tag.
- She made sure Coco had plenty of food and water.
- She named the puppy Coco.
Marking note: Award 1 mark for each correct action, up to 2 marks.
19. If someone had come forward to claim Coco, what do you think Mei Ling would have done? [1]
Answer: She would have returned Coco to its rightful owner.
Marking note: Award 1 mark for a reasonable response showing Mei Ling would have done the right thing. Accept variations such as "she would have given Coco back."
20. Based on the passage, do you think Coco is happy in its new home? Give one reason to support your answer. [2]
Answer: Yes, because Mei Ling takes good care of Coco by feeding it, bathing it, and giving it a collar and a home. / Yes, because the passage says Coco "had found a new home at last," which suggests it is safe and loved.
Marking note: Award 1 mark for a clear opinion and 1 mark for a reason supported by the passage. Accept "no" with a valid reason, though the passage supports a positive interpretation.
Total Marks: 20
Marking Summary
| Question | Marks | Question | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 | 12 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 13 | 2 |
| 4 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| 5 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| 6 | 2 | 16 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 | 18 | 2 |
| 9 | 2 | 19 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 | 20 | 2 |
| Total | 20 |
End of Answer Key