Primary 4 English Vocabulary Quiz

Primary 4 English Quiz - Vocabulary | Answer Key

Total Marks: 20

Section A: Synonyms (Questions 1–5)

1. (2) scared

• Mark: 1
• Reasoning: "Frightened" means feeling fear. "Scared" is the closest synonym. "Excited" and "curious" are unrelated emotions; "confused" means unable to think clearly.

2. (3) thin

• Mark: 1
• Reasoning: "Narrow" means having a small width. "Thin" is the closest synonym in this context. "Wide" is the opposite; "steep" and "muddy" describe different qualities.

3. (3) funny

• Mark: 1
• Reasoning: "Humorous" means causing laughter or amusement. "Funny" is the direct synonym. "Serious" and "boring" are near opposites; "frightening" is unrelated.

4. (1) significant

• Mark: 1
• Reasoning: "Important" means having great value or meaning. "Significant" is the closest synonym. "Useless" and "careless" are near opposites; "ordinary" means common or unremarkable.

5. (2) weak

• Mark: 1
• Reasoning: "Fragile" means easily broken or delicate. "Weak" is the closest synonym. "Sturdy" is the opposite; "shiny" and "enormous" are unrelated qualities.

Section B: Antonyms (Questions 6–10)

6. (1) dark

• Mark: 1
• Reasoning: "Bright" means giving out or reflecting much light. The opposite is "dark." "Colourful" and "warm" are not opposites of bright; "clean" is unrelated.

7. (3) fast

• Mark: 1
• Reasoning: "Slow" means moving at a low speed. The opposite is "fast." "Gentle" and "steady" are not opposites; "lazy" describes a person's attitude, not speed.

8. (2) noisy

• Mark: 1
• Reasoning: "Quiet" means making little or no sound. The opposite is "noisy." "Calm" and "polite" are not opposites of quiet; "careful" is unrelated.

9. (3) unpleasant

• Mark: 1
• Reasoning: "Pleasant" means enjoyable or agreeable. The opposite is "unpleasant." "Enjoyable" and "comfortable" are synonyms; "peaceful" is a near synonym.

10. (2) full

• Mark: 1
• Reasoning: "Empty" means containing nothing. The opposite is "full." "Hollow" is a synonym; "heavy" and "open" are unrelated qualities.

Section C: Context Clues (Questions 11–15)

11. (2) left empty

• Mark: 1
• Reasoning: The context clues "broken windows" and "no one living in it for years" indicate the house was deserted or left empty. "Newly built" and "beautifully painted" contradict the description; "recently sold" does not fit the abandoned state.

12. (3) extremely tired

• Mark: 1
• Reasoning: The context clues "after running the marathon" and "could barely stand" indicate extreme fatigue. "Energetic" and "refreshed" are opposites; "slightly hungry" does not match the severity of exhaustion.

13. (2) speak very softly

• Mark: 1
• Reasoning: The clue "so that others could not hear" indicates speaking in a very low voice, i.e., whispering. "Shout" and "sing loudly" are opposites; "write quickly" is unrelated to speaking.

14. (3) very large

• Mark: 1
• Reasoning: The clues "weighed more than five tonnes" and "largest animal in the zoo" indicate something extremely big. "Tiny" and "medium-sized" are opposites or too small; "lightweight" contradicts the weight mentioned.

15. (2) recently obtained

• Mark: 1
• Reasoning: The clue "from the market" and the contrast with what a chef would want for a "delicious meal" suggest ingredients that are new and not preserved. "Frozen" and "leftover" are opposites in this context; "artificial" does not fit the idea of fresh market ingredients.

Section D: Fill in the Blanks (Questions 16–20)

16. curious

• Mark: 1
• Reasoning: "Curious" means eager to know or learn something. The context "strange noise" and "went to investigate" show the boy wanted to find out more. Common mistake: Students may choose "patient," but patience does not lead to investigating a noise.

17. generous

• Mark: 1
• Reasoning: "Generous" means willing to give or share. The context "always share their home-cooked food" clearly describes a generous act. Common mistake: Students may choose "grateful," but grateful describes someone who receives, not someone who gives.

18. grateful

• Mark: 1
• Reasoning: "Grateful" means feeling thankful. The context "firefighters who saved our cat" indicates a situation where one would feel thankful. Common mistake: Students may choose "generous," but the sentence describes receiving help, not giving it.

19. miserable

• Mark: 1
• Reasoning: "Miserable" means very unhappy or uncomfortable. The context "sick puppy," "lay weakly," and "cold floor" all describe suffering. Common mistake: Students may choose "patient," but a sick, weak animal is not showing patience.

20. patient

• Mark: 1
• Reasoning: "Patient" means able to wait or endure without complaint. The context "explained the maths problem three times" shows the teacher was willing to repeat the explanation without frustration. Common mistake: Students may choose "curious," but the teacher is not investigating; the teacher is helping.

Marking Notes

• Each question carries 1 mark.
• Spelling must be correct for fill-in-the-blank questions (Questions 16–20). Award 0 if the word is misspelled.
• For multiple-choice questions, accept only the numeral (1), (2), (3), or (4) as the answer.
• No half marks are awarded for any question.