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Primary 4 English Quiz - Editing

Name: _________________________________________ Class: _________________________________________ Date: _________________________________________ Score: ________ / 20

Duration: 20 minutes Total Marks: 20

Instructions:

Read each passage carefully.
In Section A, identify the word with the spelling error and write the correct spelling in the blank.
In Section B, choose the correct word to fill in each blank.
In Section C, identify the grammatical error in each underlined word and write the correct word in the blank.
Each question is worth 1 mark.

Section A: Spelling (Questions 1 - 5)

Read the passage below. For each underlined word that contains a spelling error, write the correct spelling in the blank provided. The first one is done for you as an example.

Example: The children were very excited about the trip. → excited

Passage:

Last weekend, my family and I went to the beach. The weather was beautiful and the sun was shining brightly. My brother and I built a large sandcastle near the water. We used small shells to decorate the walls. Suddenly, a big wave came and washed the sandcastle away. We were sad but we still had a great time. My mother took many pitures of us playing in the sand. After that, we had a delicious picnic under a shady tree. We ate sandwiches and drank cold juice. It was a wonderful day. On the way home, my sister realised she had lost her favourite hat. We searched the car but could not find it. She was very disapointed. My father promised to buy her a new one. We all laughed and talked about our fun day. I hope we can go to the beach again soon.

decorate → ____________________
pitures → ____________________
wonderful → ____________________
disapointed → ____________________
favourite → ____________________

Section B: Grammar Cloze (Questions 6 - 10)

Read the passage below. Choose the correct word to fill in each blank. Write the letter (A, B, C, or D) in the blank provided.

Passage:

Last month, our class went on a learning journey to the Science Centre. We were all very excited. The bus arrived at school at eight o'clock in the morning. When we reached the Science Centre, a guide welcomed us. She told us that we (6) __________ follow the rules carefully. First, we watched a show about the solar system. The planets were huge and looked very real. After the show, we went to the interactive gallery. We (7) __________ to touch many of the exhibits. My friend, Ravi, and I tried a machine that showed how earthquakes happen. It was very interesting. At noon, we had our lunch. We sat under a big tree and shared our food. Everyone (8) __________ hungry after the long morning. After lunch, we visited the butterfly garden. There were many colourful butterflies flying around us. One butterfly landed on my shoulder! I (9) __________ very still so that it would not fly away. The guide took a picture of me with the butterfly. It was a memorable moment. At the end of the day, we thanked the guide and boarded the bus. We were tired but happy. I told my mother that I (10) __________ to go back to the Science Centre again.

A. must B. can C. might D. could

Answer: ______
A. are allowed B. were allowed C. was allowed D. is allowed

Answer: ______
A. is B. are C. was D. were

Answer: ______
A. stand B. stands C. stood D. standing

Answer: ______
A. want B. wants C. wanted D. wanting

Answer: ______

Section C: Grammar Editing (Questions 11 - 20)

Read the passage below. Each underlined word contains a grammatical error. Write the correct word in the blank provided.

Passage:

Last week, my cousin, Mei Ling, came to stay at my house. We have not seen each other for a long time. On the first day, we (11) decides to bake a cake for our families. We looked for a recipe in a cookbook. The recipe was simple and easy to follow. We gathered all the ingredients and put them on the table. First, we mixed the flour and sugar in a large bowl. Then, we added two eggs. Mei Ling (12) drop one of the eggs on the floor. We quickly cleaned it up. After that, we poured the mixture into a baking tin. We put the tin into the oven and waited. While the cake was baking, we (13) was playing games in the living room. Suddenly, we smelled something burning. We ran to the kitchen and saw smoke coming from the oven. My mother (14) come into the kitchen and turned off the oven. She opened the oven door and we saw the cake. It was black! We were all disappointed. My mother said, "Do not worry. We can try again." She (15) teach us how to set the correct temperature. The next time, we followed her instructions carefully. The cake (16) turn out perfectly. Everyone in my family (17) enjoys the cake. My father said it was the best cake he (18) has ever tasted. Mei Ling and I (19) was very proud of ourselves. We decided to bake another cake for our grandmother. She (20) live nearby and loves sweet treats. We could not wait to show her our new skill.

decides → ____________________
drop → ____________________
was → ____________________
come → ____________________
teach → ____________________
turn → ____________________
enjoys → ____________________
has → ____________________
was → ____________________
live → ____________________

END OF QUIZ

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Answers

Answer Key - Primary 4 English Quiz - Editing

Section A: Spelling (Questions 1 - 5)

1. decorate → decorate

Answer: decorate (no change)
Explanation: The word "decorate" is already spelled correctly. It means to make something look more attractive by adding things to it. The student should recognise that this word is correct and write it as is.
Marking note: 1 mark for writing "decorate" correctly.

2. pitures → pictures

Answer: pictures
Explanation: The correct spelling is "pictures" (p-i-c-t-u-r-e-s). The error in the passage is the missing "c" after the "pi". A common spelling mistake is to forget the "c" in the middle of the word. Remember the word "picture" has a "c" in it.
Marking note: 1 mark for writing "pictures" correctly.

3. wonderful → wonderful

Answer: wonderful (no change)
Explanation: The word "wonderful" is already spelled correctly. It means extremely good or impressive. The student should recognise that this word is correct and write it as is.
Marking note: 1 mark for writing "wonderful" correctly.

4. disapointed → disappointed

Answer: disappointed
Explanation: The correct spelling is "disappointed" (d-i-s-a-p-p-o-i-n-t-e-d). The error is the missing "p" after the "a". The word has a double "p". Remember the prefix "dis-" + "appointed" = "disappointed". A common mistake is to forget the second "p".
Marking note: 1 mark for writing "disappointed" correctly.

5. favourite → favourite

Answer: favourite (no change)
Explanation: The word "favourite" is already spelled correctly. This is the British/Commonwealth spelling used in Singapore. It means liked more than others of the same kind. The student should recognise that this word is correct and write it as is.
Marking note: 1 mark for writing "favourite" correctly.

Section B: Grammar Cloze (Questions 6 - 10)

6. Answer: A. must

Explanation: The guide is giving an instruction or rule. "Must" is used to express a strong obligation or necessity. The sentence "She told us that we must follow the rules carefully" means it is necessary for us to follow the rules. "Can" shows ability, "might" shows possibility, and "could" shows past ability or a polite request. Here, the guide is telling them what they have to do, so "must" is correct.
Marking note: 1 mark for the correct answer.

7. Answer: B. were allowed

Explanation: The passage is in the past tense ("we went", "we watched"). The sentence "We were allowed to touch many of the exhibits" needs the past tense form of "are allowed". Since "we" is a plural subject, we use "were". "Was" is for singular subjects. "Are" and "is" are present tense, which do not fit the past tense context of the story.
Marking note: 1 mark for the correct answer.

8. Answer: C. was

Explanation: The subject is "Everyone", which is an indefinite pronoun that is always singular. Therefore, we use the singular verb form. The story is in the past tense, so we use "was" instead of "is". "Were" is for plural subjects, and "are" is present tense plural.
Marking note: 1 mark for the correct answer. Common mistake: choosing "were" because "everyone" refers to many people. Remind students that "everyone" is singular.

9. Answer: C. stood

Explanation: The story is in the past tense. The sentence "I stood very still" requires the simple past tense of "stand". "Stand" is the base form, "stands" is present tense for a singular subject (he/she/it), and "standing" is the present participle. The action happened in the past, so "stood" is correct.
Marking note: 1 mark for the correct answer.

10. Answer: C. wanted

Explanation: The story is in the past tense. The sentence "I told my mother that I wanted to go back" requires the past tense of "want". The reporting verb "told" is in the past tense, so the verb in the reported statement should also be in the past tense. "Want" is present tense, "wants" is present tense for a singular subject, and "wanting" is the present participle.
Marking note: 1 mark for the correct answer.

Section C: Grammar Editing (Questions 11 - 20)

11. decides → decided

Explanation: The passage is written in the past tense ("came", "have not seen"). The action of deciding happened last week, so we need the simple past tense of "decide". The past tense of "decide" is "decided" (add "-d" because the word ends in "e").
Marking note: 1 mark for "decided".

12. drop → dropped

Explanation: The action happened in the past ("Mei Ling dropped one of the eggs"). The simple past tense of "drop" is "dropped". For a one-syllable verb ending in a single vowel + a single consonant (CVC pattern), we double the final consonant before adding "-ed". (drop → dropped)
Marking note: 1 mark for "dropped". Common mistake: writing "droped" without doubling the "p".

13. was → were

Explanation: The subject is "we" (referring to the narrator and Mei Ling). The pronoun "we" is plural, so we must use "were" instead of "was". The sentence should read "we were playing games". This is a subject-verb agreement error.
Marking note: 1 mark for "were".

14. come → came

Explanation: The story is in the past tense. The simple past tense of "come" is "came". The sentence should read "My mother came into the kitchen". "Come" is the base form and is used for the present tense.
Marking note: 1 mark for "came".

15. teach → taught

Explanation: The story is in the past tense. The simple past tense of "teach" is "taught". "Teach" is an irregular verb, so we do not add "-ed". The sentence should read "She taught us how to set the correct temperature".
Marking note: 1 mark for "taught". Common mistake: writing "teached". Remind students that "teach" is an irregular verb.

16. turn → turned

Explanation: The story is in the past tense. The simple past tense of "turn" is "turned" (add "-ed"). The sentence should read "The cake turned out perfectly".
Marking note: 1 mark for "turned".

17. enjoys → enjoyed

Explanation: The story is in the past tense. The simple past tense of "enjoy" is "enjoyed" (add "-ed"). The sentence should read "Everyone in my family enjoyed the cake". Also, "everyone" is singular, but the main issue here is the tense.
Marking note: 1 mark for "enjoyed".

18. has → had

Explanation: The sentence is "My father said it was the best cake he has ever tasted." When we report what someone said in the past, we often shift the tense back. The reporting verb "said" is in the past tense. The present perfect "has tasted" should become the past perfect "had tasted" in this context. The sentence should read "My father said it was the best cake he had ever tasted."
Marking note: 1 mark for "had".

19. was → were

Explanation: The subject is "Mei Ling and I", which is a compound subject and is plural. Therefore, we must use "were" instead of "was". The sentence should read "Mei Ling and I were very proud of ourselves."
Marking note: 1 mark for "were". Common mistake: not recognising that a compound subject is plural.

20. live → lives

Explanation: The subject is "She" (referring to the grandmother). The pronoun "she" is a third-person singular subject. In the present tense, we add "-s" or "-es" to the base form of the verb. The sentence should read "She lives nearby and loves sweet treats." The verb "live" must become "lives" to agree with the singular subject.
Marking note: 1 mark for "lives".

Total: 20 marks