Primary 5 English Composition Quiz

Answer Key: Primary 5 English Quiz - Composition

Total Marks: 40

Section A: Planning a Composition (10 marks)

1. Write a suitable title for your composition based on the topic above. (2 marks)

Answer: Accept any reasonable title that relates to making a difficult choice. Examples: "The Hardest Decision," "My Difficult Choice," "Choosing Between Friends," "A Decision I Will Never Forget."

Marking Notes:

• 2 marks: Title is creative, relevant, and engaging.
• 1 mark: Title is relevant but simple or generic (e.g., "A Choice").
• 0 marks: Title is not related to the topic.

Teaching Note: A good title should grab the reader's attention and hint at the main idea of the story. It should be specific enough to make the reader curious.

2. List three main events that will happen in your story. Write them in the order they will occur. (2 marks)

Answer: Accept any logical sequence of three events that build a story about making a difficult choice. Example:

1. I had to choose between going to my best friend's birthday party or attending a family reunion.
2. I talked to my parents and thought about what was more important.
3. I made my choice and explained it to my friend, who understood.

Marking Notes:

• 2 marks: Three events are listed in a clear, logical order that forms a complete story arc (beginning, middle, end).
• 1 mark: Events are listed but the order is not logical, or only two events are given.
• 0 marks: Events are not related to the topic or are missing.

Teaching Note: A story needs a clear sequence of events. The beginning introduces the problem, the middle shows the struggle, and the end shows the resolution. This is called a story arc.

3. Who will be the main character in your story? Describe one character trait that will be important for the story. (2 marks)

Answer: Accept any reasonable answer. Example: Main character: Myself. Important character trait: Honest (because I had to be honest about my feelings when making the choice).

Marking Notes:

• 2 marks: Both parts answered correctly, and the trait is clearly connected to the story.
• 1 mark: Only one part answered, or the trait is not connected to the story.
• 0 marks: No answer or irrelevant answer.

Teaching Note: The main character is the person the story is about. A character trait is a quality of their personality, like brave, kind, honest, or thoughtful. The trait should matter to the story—it should affect what the character does.

4. Write one sentence that could be the opening of your composition. It should make the reader want to continue reading. (2 marks)

Answer: Accept any engaging opening sentence. Example: "I never thought a simple invitation could make my heart feel so heavy."

Marking Notes:

• 2 marks: The sentence is engaging, creates curiosity, and relates to the topic.
• 1 mark: The sentence is related to the topic but is not very engaging (e.g., "I had to make a choice.").
• 0 marks: The sentence is not related to the topic or is missing.

Teaching Note: A good opening should hook the reader. You can start with a question, a surprising statement, a sound, or a feeling. The goal is to make the reader want to know what happens next.

5. Write one sentence that could be the ending of your composition. It should show what the main character learned from the experience. (2 marks)

Answer: Accept any reasonable ending that shows a lesson learned. Example: "I learned that being honest, even when it is hard, is always the right choice."

Marking Notes:

• 2 marks: The sentence clearly states a lesson learned and provides a satisfying conclusion.
• 1 mark: The sentence ends the story but does not clearly state a lesson.
• 0 marks: The sentence is not related to the topic or is missing.

Teaching Note: A good ending should wrap up the story and often includes a reflection on what the character learned. This is called the moral or theme of the story.

Section B: Writing a Composition (20 marks)

6. Write your composition in the space below. (20 marks)

Marking Scheme:

Total Marks for Composition: 20 (5 criteria × 4 marks each)

Teaching Note: A good composition needs a strong story (content), a clear structure (organisation), correct language (grammar and vocabulary), and accurate mechanics (spelling and punctuation). Always plan before you write, and leave time to check your work.

Section C: Editing a Composition (10 marks)

Questions 7–16 (1 mark each: 0.5 for identifying the error, 0.5 for the correction)

7. Error 1: goes → Corrected to: went 8. Error 2: was → Corrected to: were 9. Error 3: planed → Corrected to: planned 10. Error 4: blow → Corrected to: was blowing or blew 11. Error 5: hold → Corrected to: held 12. Error 6: to → Corrected to: too 13. Error 7: throw → Corrected to: threw 14. Error 8: fall → Corrected to: fell 15. Error 9: was → Corrected to: were 16. Error 10: unforgetable → Corrected to: unforgettable

Marking Notes:

• Award 0.5 marks for correctly identifying the error (underlining or writing the incorrect word).
• Award 0.5 marks for the correct correction.
• Accept if the student writes only the correction if the error is clearly indicated.

Teaching Notes:

• goes → went: The story is in the past tense, so the verb must be past tense.
• was → were: "We" is plural, so the verb must be "were" (past tense of "to be" for plural subjects).
• planed → planned: For verbs ending in consonant-vowel-consonant, double the final consonant before adding -ed.
• blow → was blowing/blew: The past continuous ("was blowing") describes an ongoing action in the past. The simple past ("blew") is also acceptable.
• hold → held: "Hold" is present tense; the story needs past tense "held."
• to → too: "Too" means "excessively" or "also." "To" is a preposition or part of an infinitive verb.
• throw → threw: "Throw" is present tense; the story needs past tense "threw."
• fall → fell: "Fall" is present tense; the story needs past tense "fell."
• was → were: "We" is plural, so the verb must be "were."
• unforgetable → unforgettable: The correct spelling has a double 't' because the root word "forget" has a consonant-vowel-consonant ending.

17. The student's composition has a problem with paragraphing. How many paragraphs should the composition have, and why? (2 marks)

Answer: The composition should have 3 paragraphs (or more). One paragraph for the beginning (introducing the characters and setting), one for the middle (describing the main events), and one for the end (showing the resolution and what was learned).

Marking Notes:

• 2 marks: Correct number of paragraphs (3) and a clear, logical reason.
• 1 mark: Correct number but weak explanation, or reasonable explanation but wrong number.
• 0 marks: Incorrect answer with no reasoning.

Teaching Note: A story is usually divided into paragraphs to organise ideas. The first paragraph introduces the setting and characters. The middle paragraphs describe the events in order. The last paragraph concludes the story. Each paragraph should focus on one main idea.

18. Suggest one way the student could improve the ending of the composition. (2 marks)

Answer: Accept any reasonable suggestion. Example: The student could add a sentence showing what the characters learned or how they felt after the kite was freed, such as "We learned to be more careful when flying a kite near trees."

Marking Notes:

• 2 marks: Suggestion is specific, relevant, and would clearly improve the ending.
• 1 mark: Suggestion is vague or only partially relevant.
• 0 marks: Suggestion is not relevant or missing.

Teaching Note: A good ending should not just stop. It should reflect on the events and show how the characters changed or what they learned. This gives the reader a sense of closure.

19. The student used the word "unforgetable". Is this word spelled correctly? If not, write the correct spelling. (1 mark)

Answer: No, it is not spelled correctly. The correct spelling is unforgettable.

Marking Notes:

• 1 mark: Correctly identifies the error and provides the correct spelling.
• 0.5 marks: Identifies the error but does not provide the correct spelling.
• 0 marks: Incorrect answer.

Teaching Note: The word "unforgettable" comes from the verb "forget." When adding the suffix -able, you double the 't' because "forget" ends in a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern and the stress is on the second syllable.

20. What is the main problem with the sentence "We was so happy!"? Rewrite the sentence correctly. (1 mark)

Answer: The main problem is subject-verb agreement. The subject "We" is plural, but the verb "was" is singular. The correct sentence is: "We were so happy!"

Marking Notes:

• 1 mark: Correctly identifies the problem (subject-verb agreement) and provides the correct sentence.
• 0.5 marks: Provides the correct sentence but does not identify the problem, or identifies the problem but does not rewrite the sentence.
• 0 marks: Incorrect answer.

Teaching Note: The verb "to be" changes form depending on the subject. "I" and singular subjects use "was." "You," "we," "they," and plural subjects use "were." This is called subject-verb agreement.

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