Primary 5 English Weighted Assessment 1 (Term 1) Paper 1

TUITIONGOWHERE PRIMARY SCHOOL

2026 WEIGHTED ASSESSMENT 1

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

PRIMARY 5

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Name: _____________________ ( )
Class: P5 _____
Date: 12 March 2026
Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
Parent's Signature: _____________________

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Section	Marks
A: Grammar MCQ	/10
B: Vocabulary Cloze	/10
C: Grammar Cloze	/10
D: Editing	/10
E: Synthesis & Transformation	/10
F: Comprehension	/20
G: Situational Writing	/15
H: Continuous Writing	/15
TOTAL	/100

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INSTRUCTIONS TO PUPILS

DO NOT TURN OVER THE PAGES UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

Follow all instructions carefully.

There are 8 sections in this booklet.

Answer ALL questions.

You may use a dictionary for this paper.

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Section A: Grammar MCQ (10 marks)

Questions 1 to 10 carry 1 mark each.
For each question, four options are given. One of them is the correct answer.
Write your choice (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided.

1. My grandmother _________ in this shophouse for over fifty years. (1) lives
(2) lived
(3) has been living
(4) will live
Answer: ( )

2. The principal asked all students _________ in the hall for the assembly. (1) gathering
(2) gathered
(3) to gather
(4) will gather
Answer: ( )

3. _________ it was raining heavily, the match was cancelled. (1) Although
(2) Because
(3) Despite
(4) However
Answer: ( )

4. Neither the teacher _________ the students were late for class. (1) or
(2) and
(3) nor
(4) but
Answer: ( )

5. The book _________ I borrowed from the library was very interesting. (1) who
(2) which
(3) where
(4) when
Answer: ( )

6. If I _________ enough money, I would buy a new bicycle. (1) have
(2) had
(3) will have
(4) would have
Answer: ( )

7. The students were _________ excited that they could not sit still. (1) so
(2) such
(3) very
(4) too
Answer: ( )

8. Mother told us not _________ noise while father was sleeping. (1) make
(2) made
(3) to make
(4) making
Answer: ( )

9. The hawker _________ his stall every morning at five o'clock. (1) set up
(2) sets up
(3) setting up
(4) has set up
Answer: ( )

10. By the time we reached the cinema, the movie _________. (1) starts
(2) started
(3) had started
(4) will start
Answer: ( )

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Section B: Vocabulary Cloze (10 marks)

Study the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a suitable word.

Singapore's Hawker Culture

Hawker centres are an important (11) _________ of Singapore's food culture. These open-air food courts can be (12) _________ in almost every neighbourhood across the island. They offer a (13) _________ variety of local and international dishes at affordable prices.

The tradition of hawker food (14) _________ back to the early days when street vendors sold food from mobile carts. Over time, the government (15) _________ proper hawker centres to improve hygiene and provide better facilities for both vendors and customers.

Today, hawker centres (16) _________ as community gathering places where people from all walks of life come together to enjoy meals. Many famous hawker stalls have been (17) _________ down through generations, preserving traditional recipes and cooking methods.

Visitors to Singapore often (18) _________ hawker centres as must-visit destinations. The authentic flavours and multicultural dining experience make these places truly (19) _________ to Singapore's identity. In 2020, hawker culture was even (20) _________ as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

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Section C: Grammar Cloze (10 marks)

Fill in each blank with a suitable word.

The Amazing Durian

The durian (21) _________ often called the "King of Fruits" in Southeast Asia. This spiky fruit (22) _________ famous for its strong smell, which some people find unpleasant (23) _________ others absolutely love it.

Durian trees (24) _________ grow in tropical climates and can live for many decades. The fruit itself (25) _________ quite large and heavy, sometimes weighing up to three kilograms. (26) _________ the durian is ripe, it will fall naturally from the tree.

In Singapore, durian season usually (27) _________ from May to August. During this time, many durian stalls (28) _________ up along the streets, selling fresh durians (29) _________ customers who queue patiently to buy their favourite varieties.

Despite its controversial smell, durian (30) _________ considered a delicacy and is enjoyed by millions of people across Asia.

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Section D: Editing (10 marks)

There are 10 errors in the following passage. They could be in spelling, grammar or punctuation. Underline each error and write the correction in the space provided.

My Visit to the Singapore Zoo

Last saturday, my family and I visited the Singapore Zoo. We woke up early because we wants to avoid the crowd. The weather was perfect for a day out.

When we arrived, we was amazed by how clean and well-maintained everything was. The first animal we seen was a white rhinoceros. It was much more bigger than I had expected.

We spend the whole morning walking around the different exhibits. The orangutan show were particularly interesting. I learned that these animal are very intelligent and can use tools.

For lunch, we ate at one of the restaurant in the zoo. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. After lunch, we took the tram to see more animal.

Before leaving, we visited the gift shop and bought some souvenior. It was truly a memorable day for our hole family.

Errors and Corrections:

31. _________________ → _________________
32. _________________ → _________________
33. _________________ → _________________
34. _________________ → _________________
35. _________________ → _________________
36. _________________ → _________________
37. _________________ → _________________
38. _________________ → _________________
39. _________________ → _________________
40. _________________ → _________________

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Section E: Synthesis and Transformation (10 marks)

For each of the following items, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word given in brackets. Do not change this word. You must use between 2 and 5 words including the word given.

Example: The weather was so hot that we decided to go swimming.
It was _________ that we decided to go swimming. (such)
Answer: such hot weather

41. "I will help you with your homework," said David.
David promised _________ with my homework. (to)

42. It is impossible for children to enter this area.
Children _________ to enter this area. (allowed)

43. She started learning Chinese five years ago.
She _________ Chinese for five years. (learning)

44. The box was too heavy for me to carry.
The box was _________ that I could not carry it. (so)

45. Although it was raining, we continued with our picnic.
_________ the rain, we continued with our picnic. (despite)

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Section F: Comprehension (20 marks)

Read the passage below and answer questions 46 to 55.

The Importance of Sleep

Sleep is one of the most important activities that our bodies need to function properly. During sleep, our brains process information from the day and our bodies repair themselves. Unfortunately, many people, especially students, do not get enough sleep.

For children and teenagers, sleep is particularly crucial for growth and development. When we sleep, our bodies produce growth hormones that help us grow taller and stronger. Sleep also helps to strengthen our immune system, making us less likely to fall sick.

During sleep, our brains are very busy. They sort through all the information we learned during the day and decide what to keep and what to discard. This process is essential for forming memories and learning new skills. Students who get adequate sleep often perform better in school than those who are sleep-deprived.

Many factors can affect the quality of our sleep. Using electronic devices before bedtime can make it harder to fall asleep because the blue light from screens tricks our brains into thinking it's still daytime. Eating heavy meals late at night can also disrupt sleep patterns.

Sleep experts recommend that children aged 6-12 should get 9-11 hours of sleep each night, while teenagers need 8-10 hours. Adults typically need 7-9 hours of sleep. Creating a consistent bedtime routine and keeping the bedroom cool and dark can help improve sleep quality.

The consequences of not getting enough sleep can be serious. People who are sleep-deprived often have difficulty concentrating, making decisions, and controlling their emotions. Long-term sleep deprivation has been linked to various health problems including obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.

In our modern society, it's easy to prioritise work or entertainment over sleep. However, we should remember that sleep is not a luxury – it's a necessity for our physical and mental well-being.

46. According to the passage, what happens to our brains during sleep?

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47. Why is sleep particularly important for children and teenagers?

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48. Name two factors that can affect the quality of sleep.
(a) ____________________________________________________________ (b) ____________________________________________________________ (2 marks)

49. How many hours of sleep do children aged 6-12 need each night?
_________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

50. What does the phrase "sleep-deprived" in paragraph 3 mean?
_________________________________________________________________ (2 marks)

51. Based on the passage, explain why using electronic devices before bedtime makes it harder to fall asleep.

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52. List three consequences of not getting enough sleep mentioned in the passage.
(a) ____________________________________________________________ (b) ____________________________________________________________
(c) ____________________________________________________________ (3 marks)

53. The author states that "sleep is not a luxury – it's a necessity." What do you think the author means by this statement?

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54. Give two suggestions from the passage on how to improve sleep quality.
(a) ____________________________________________________________ (b) ____________________________________________________________ (2 marks)

55. In your opinion, why might students choose to sacrifice sleep for studying or entertainment? Do you agree with this choice? Give reasons for your answer.

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Section G: Situational Writing (15 marks)

You are the chairperson of your school's English Language Society. Your society is organising a storytelling competition for Primary 3 and 4 students. Write an email to the Principal, Mrs. Tan, asking for permission to use the school hall and requesting her support for the event.

In your email, you should:

• explain the purpose of the storytelling competition
• provide details about when and where you want to hold the event
• mention what support you need from the school
• explain how this event will benefit the students

Write between 120-150 words.

From: [Your email]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Request for Permission: Storytelling Competition

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Section H: Continuous Writing (15 marks)

Choose ONE of the following topics and write a composition of about 150-200 words.

Topic 1: "A Day I Will Never Forget"
Write about a particularly memorable day in your life. Describe what happened and explain why this day was so special to you.

Topic 2: "If I Could Have Any Superpower"
Imagine you could have any superpower you wanted. Write about which power you would choose and how you would use it to help others.

Topic 3: Look at the picture below. Write a story based on what you see.
[Picture description: A group of children helping to clean up a beach, collecting litter and recyclable materials. Some children are wearing gloves and carrying garbage bags, while others are picking up plastic bottles. There are seabirds in the background and waves washing up on the shore.]

Use this space to plan your composition:

Beginning: ________________________________________________

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Middle: ___________________________________________________

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End: ______________________________________________________

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Write your composition here:

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TUITIONGOWHERE PRIMARY SCHOOL

2026 WEIGHTED ASSESSMENT 1 - ANSWER KEY

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

PRIMARY 5

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Section A: Grammar MCQ (10 marks)

1. (3) travelled - Past simple tense for completed action in the past
2. (3) to gather - Infinitive after "asked"
3. (2) Because - Causal relationship
4. (3) nor - "Neither...nor" construction
5. (2) which - Relative pronoun for things
6. (2) had - Second conditional structure
7. (1) so - "So...that" construction
8. (3) to make - Infinitive after "told not"
9. (2) sets up - Simple present for habitual action
10. (3) had started - Past perfect for action before another past action

Section B: Vocabulary Cloze (10 marks)

11. part - "part of Singapore's food culture"
12. found - "can be found in"
13. wide/great/diverse - variety of dishes
14. dates/goes - "dates back to"
15. established/built - government action
16. serve/function - "serve as gathering places"
17. passed - "passed down through generations"
18. consider/regard - visitors view them
19. unique/special - characteristic of Singapore
20. recognised/listed - UNESCO designation

Section C: Grammar Cloze (10 marks)

21. is - Singular subject "durian"
22. is - Present tense for general fact
23. while - Contrast conjunction
24. can/may - Modal verb possibility
25. is - Present tense description
26. When - Time conjunction
27. runs/lasts - Duration
28. set/spring - "set up" phrasal verb
29. to/for - Preposition
30. is - Passive voice

Section D: Editing (10 marks)

31. saturday → Saturday (capital letter)
32. wants → wanted (past tense)
33. was → were (subject-verb agreement)
34. seen → saw (past tense)
35. more bigger → bigger (comparative form)
36. spend → spent (past tense)
37. were → was (subject-verb agreement)
38. animal → animals (plural form)
39. restaurant → restaurants (plural form)
40. animal → animals (plural form)

Section E: Synthesis and Transformation (10 marks)

41. to help me - Reported speech transformation
42. are not allowed - Passive voice
43. has been learning - Present perfect continuous
44. so heavy - "So...that" transformation
45. Despite - Despite + noun phrase

Section F: Comprehension (20 marks)

46. Process information and repair themselves (2 marks)
47. Essential for growth and development / produces growth hormones (2 marks)
48. (a) Electronic devices before bedtime (b) Eating heavy meals late at night (2 marks)
49. 9-11 hours (1 mark)
50. Not getting enough sleep / lacking sleep (2 marks)
51. Blue light tricks brains into thinking it's daytime (2 marks)
52. (a) Difficulty concentrating (b) Making decisions (c) Controlling emotions (3 marks)
53. Sleep is essential for health, not optional luxury (3 marks)
54. (a) Consistent bedtime routine (b) Keep bedroom cool and dark (2 marks)
55. Open-ended response about student priorities and time management (3 marks)

Section G: Situational Writing (15 marks)

Assessment Criteria:

• Content (5 marks): Purpose, details, support needed, benefits explained
• Language (5 marks): Email format, appropriate register, clear expression
• Organisation (3 marks): Logical structure, appropriate paragraphing
• Accuracy (2 marks): Grammar, spelling, punctuation

Sample Response:

Subject: Request for Permission: Storytelling Competition

Dear Mrs. Tan,

I am writing to request permission to organize a storytelling competition for Primary 3 and 4 students on 15th April 2026.

The purpose is to encourage creative expression and boost confidence in public speaking. Students will present original stories based on themes like friendship and courage.

We need the school hall from 9 AM to 12 PM, microphone system, and judges from the English department. Refreshments will be provided by our society.

This event supports the school's goal of developing confident communicators and creative thinkers. We will ensure all safety protocols are followed.

Thank you for considering our request.

Yours sincerely,
[Name]

Section H: Continuous Writing (15 marks)

Assessment Criteria:

• Content/Ideas (5 marks): Relevance, creativity, development
• Organisation (4 marks): Introduction, body, conclusion, coherence
• Language (4 marks): Vocabulary, sentence structure, expression
• Accuracy (2 marks): Grammar, spelling, punctuation

Marking Guidelines:

• Excellent (13-15 marks): Engaging content, excellent organisation, sophisticated language
• Good (10-12 marks): Relevant content, clear structure, good language use
• Satisfactory (7-9 marks): Basic content development, adequate organisation
• Needs Improvement (4-6 marks): Limited content, unclear structure
• Poor (1-3 marks): Minimal content, very poor organisation/language

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Total Marks: 100