Primary 5 English Quiz - Grammar
TuitionGoWhere Exam Practice (AI)
Assessment: SA2 Grammar Practice Paper — Version 1 of 5
| Field | Details |
|---|
| Subject: | English |
| Level: | Primary 5 |
| Paper: | SA2 Grammar Practice (Topic: Grammar), Version 1 of 5 |
| Duration: | 50 minutes |
| Total Marks: | 45 |
Name: ______________________ Class: __________ Date: ______________ Score: __________ / 45
Instructions:
- This paper contains 20 questions in three sections. Answer ALL questions.
- Section A (Questions 1–10): Multiple Choice, 2 marks each. Circle the best option and write its letter in the brackets provided.
- Section B (Questions 11–15): Grammar Cloze, 2 marks each. Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word.
- Section C (Questions 16–20): Synthesis, Transformation and Editing, 3 marks each. Write your answers on the lines provided.
- Check your work carefully before handing in your paper.
Section A: Multiple Choice (Questions 1–10, 20 marks)
Choose the most suitable answer. Circle (A), (B), (C) or (D), and write your choice in the brackets.
1. The flock of pigeons ________ in all directions when the firecracker went off.
(A) scatter (B) scatters (C) was scattering (D) were scattering
( )
2. By the time the firefighters arrived, the residents ________ the building safely.
(A) evacuate (B) evacuated (C) had evacuated (D) have evacuated
( )
3. My grandmother ________ in this neighbourhood since she was a young girl.
(A) lives (B) lived (C) has lived (D) is living
( )
4. The pupils congratulated Mei Ling ________ winning the inter-school spelling competition.
(A) for (B) on (C) at (D) about
( )
5. There is not ________ milk left in the bottle, so Mother will buy another carton on her way home.
(A) many (B) much (C) few (D) several
( )
6. The magician performed so ________ that the audience gasped in amazement.
(A) skilful (B) skilfully (C) skilfulness (D) more skilful
( )
7. If Aunty Lim ________ home earlier, she would not have missed the last train.
(A) leaves (B) left (C) had left (D) would leave
( )
8. The new community library ________ by the Minister for Education next month.
(A) will open (B) will be opened (C) opens (D) has opened
( )
9. At the assembly, the principal announced that the winner of the essay competition ________ a book voucher.
(A) will receive (B) would receive (C) receives (D) has received
( )
10. Wei Ming had prepared thoroughly for the oral examination; ________, he still felt nervous when his turn came.
(A) therefore (B) moreover (C) however (D) otherwise
( )
Section B: Grammar Cloze (Questions 11–15, 10 marks)
Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word. The passage tests grammar words such as prepositions, conjunctions and collocations.
Last Saturday, Amirah and four classmates took part (11) __________ a volunteer programme at a community garden in Jurong. Their teacher, Mrs Tan, had arranged the visit (12) __________ the pupils could learn where their food comes from. When they arrived, the garden coordinator handed each pupil a pair of gloves and a small trowel. "Watch out (13) __________ the thorns," she warned. Although the sun beat down relentlessly, nobody complained. By noon, the pupils had cleared three plots and planted rows of kangkong seedlings. Amirah felt proud (14) __________ herself; she had never imagined that gardening demanded such
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Primary 5 English Quiz - Grammar
TuitionGoWhere Exam Practice (AI)
Assessment: SA2 Grammar Practice Paper — Version 1 of 5
| Field | Details |
|---|
| Subject: | English |
| Level: | Primary 5 |
| Paper: | SA2 Grammar Practice (Topic: Grammar), Version 1 of 5 |
| Duration: | 50 minutes |
| Total Marks: | 45 |
Name: ______________________ Class: __________ Date: ______________ Score: __________ / 45
Instructions:
- This paper contains 20 questions in three sections. Answer ALL questions.
- Section A (Questions 1–10): Multiple Choice, 2 marks each. Circle the best option and write its letter in the brackets provided.
- Section B (Questions 11–15): Grammar Cloze, 2 marks each. Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word.
- Section C (Questions 16–20): Synthesis, Transformation and Editing, 3 marks each. Write your answers on the lines provided.
- Check your work carefully before handing in your paper.
Section A: Multiple Choice (Questions 1–10, 20 marks)
Choose the most suitable answer. Circle (A), (B), (C) or (D), and write your choice in the brackets.
1. The flock of pigeons ________ in all directions when the firecracker went off.
(A) scatter (B) scatters (C) was scattering (D) were scattering
( )
2. By the time the firefighters arrived, the residents ________ the building safely.
(A) evacuate (B) evacuated (C) had evacuated (D) have evacuated
( )
3. My grandmother ________ in this neighbourhood since she was a young girl.
(A) lives (B) lived (C) has lived (D) is living
( )
4. The pupils congratulated Mei Ling ________ winning the inter-school spelling competition.
(A) for (B) on (C) at (D) about
( )
5. There is not ________ milk left in the bottle, so Mother will buy another carton on her way home.
(A) many (B) much (C) few (D) several
( )
6. The magician performed so ________ that the audience gasped in amazement.
(A) skilful (B) skilfully (C) skilfulness (D) more skilful
( )
7. If Aunty Lim ________ home earlier, she would not have missed the last train.
(A) leaves (B) left (C) had left (D) would leave
( )
8. The new community library ________ by the Minister for Education next month.
(A) will open (B) will be opened (C) opens (D) has opened
( )
9. At the assembly, the principal announced that the winner of the essay competition ________ a book voucher.
(A) will receive (B) would receive (C) receives (D) has received
( )
10. Wei Ming had prepared thoroughly for the oral examination; ________, he still felt nervous when his turn came.
(A) therefore (B) moreover (C) however (D) otherwise
( )
Section B: Grammar Cloze (Questions 11–15, 10 marks)
Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word. The passage tests grammar words such as prepositions, conjunctions and collocations.
Last Saturday, Amirah and four classmates took part (11) __________ a volunteer programme at a community garden in Jurong. Their teacher, Mrs Tan, had arranged the visit (12) __________ the pupils could learn where their food comes from. When they arrived, the garden coordinator handed each pupil a pair of gloves and a small trowel. "Watch out (13) __________ the thorns," she warned. Although the sun beat down relentlessly, nobody complained. By noon, the pupils had cleared three plots and planted rows of kangkong seedlings. Amirah felt proud (14) __________ herself; she had never imagined that gardening demanded such patience. Before leaving, Mrs Tan reminded the pupils (15) __________ wash their hands thoroughly.
Section C: Synthesis, Transformation and Editing (Questions 16–20, 15 marks)
For Questions 16–18 and 20, rewrite the sentences as instructed without changing their meaning. For Question 19, correct the underlined errors in the passage.
16. Join the following sentences using the word who:
Mr Rahman is a retired teacher. He volunteers at the library every weekend.
17. Rewrite the sentence using unless:
If you do not submit your form by Friday, you cannot join the camp.
18. Rewrite the sentence in reported speech:
Siti said, "I have finished my art project."
19. Each of the following sentences contains one error. Underline the error and write the correction in the space provided.
(a) Last Monday, the Primary 5 pupils <u>goes</u> on an excursion to the Science Centre. Correction: __________
(b) Everyone <u>were</u> eager to see the dinosaur exhibition. Correction: __________
(c) The teachers <u>reminds</u> them to stay together at all times. Correction: __________
20. Join the following sentences using not only ... but also:
The charity sale raised money. It also brought the community closer.
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