Primary 6 PSLE Chinese Writing Quiz

Primary 6 PSLE Chinese Quiz - Writing

Name: _________________________
Class: _________________________
Date: _________________________
Score: _______ / 40

Duration: 60 Minutes
Total Marks: 40
Instructions:

1. This quiz focuses on Writing Skills (Composition planning, sentence construction, vocabulary application, and continuous writing structure).
2. Answer all questions.
3. For Section C, plan your composition carefully before writing.
4. Write your answers in the spaces provided or on the answer sheet.

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Section A: Vocabulary & Sentence Construction (10 Marks)

Choose the most appropriate word or phrase to complete the sentence. Then, rewrite the sentence using the specified structure.

1. Select the best idiom to describe the situation:
The magician’s performance was so amazing that the audience was left __________.
A. 目瞪口呆 (dumbstruck)
B. 心花怒放 (elated)
C. 垂头丧气 (dejected)
D. 七上八下 (anxious)
(1 mark)

2. Select the best conjunction to link the ideas:
__________ 天气十分恶劣，救援队 __________ 坚持前往灾区送暖。
A. 因为……所以……
B. 虽然……但是……
C. 不但……而且……
D. 既然……就……
(1 mark)

3. Sentence Expansion:
Expand the following sentence by adding two descriptive phrases (adjectives or adverbs) to make it more vivid.
Original: 弟弟吃苹果。
Expanded: _________________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

4. Sentence Transformation (Ba-Bei Conversion):
Rewrite the following sentence using the "被" (passive) structure.
Original: 大风把树上的叶子都吹落了。
Answer: _________________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

5. Correcting Logical Errors:
The following sentence has a logical error. Rewrite it correctly.
Original: 听了老师的教导，使我明白了做人的道理。
Answer: _________________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

6. Vocabulary Application:
Use the word “不仅……还……” (not only... but also...) to write a sentence about a classmate’s talent.
Answer: _________________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

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Section B: Composition Planning & Structure (10 Marks)

Read the prompt and answer the planning questions. Do not write the full composition yet.

Prompt:
Write a composition about “An Unforgettable Lesson” (难忘的一课).
Requirements:

• Word count: 150–200 words (for this planning exercise).
• Focus on a specific event where you learned a moral value (e.g., honesty, perseverance, kindness).

7. Brainstorming:
List three possible topics/events for this composition. Circle the one you will choose.

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(2 marks)

8. Character Development:
For your chosen topic, describe the main character’s initial feeling and their feeling at the end of the story.
Initial Feeling: ______________________________________________________
Final Feeling: _______________________________________________________
(2 marks)

9. Plot Structure (The Climax):
Briefly describe the climax (most tense/exciting part) of your story in 2–3 sentences.

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(3 marks)

10. Moral/Theme:
State the specific lesson learned in one clear sentence.

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(3 marks)

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Section C: Guided Writing & Editing (20 Marks)

This section tests your ability to write coherent paragraphs and edit for better expression.

11. Opening Paragraph:
Write an engaging opening paragraph (3–4 sentences) for a composition titled “A Rainy Day Surprise”. Use a sound effect or a description of the weather to start.

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(4 marks)

12. Using Show, Don’t Tell:
Rewrite the following "telling" sentence into a "showing" paragraph (3–4 sentences) that describes nervousness without using the word "nervous".
Original: 我很紧张。
Rewrite: _________________________________________________________________________

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(4 marks)

13. Dialogue Integration:
Write a short dialogue exchange (4–6 lines) between two friends arguing over a broken toy. Include action tags (e.g., he shouted, she whispered) to show emotion.

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(4 marks)

14. Transition Words:
Fill in the blanks with appropriate transition words to improve the flow of the paragraph.
Words to use: 首先 (First), 接着 (Next), 然而 (However), 最后 (Finally).

昨天我去公园散步。(1)，我欣赏了美丽的花朵。(2)，天空突然下起了大雨。(3)，我没有带伞，只好躲在亭子里。(4)，雨停了，我开心地回家了。
(4 marks)

15. Concluding Paragraph:
Write a concluding paragraph (2–3 sentences) for a story about “Helping a Stranger”. Reflect on how the act of kindness made you feel.

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(4 marks)

16. Vocabulary in Context:
Choose the correct word to fill in the blank:
面对困难，我们不能__________，而要勇敢面对。
A. 退缩 (shrink back)
B. 前进 (advance)
C. 坚持 (persist)
D. 努力 (work hard)
(1 mark)

17. Sentence Combination:
Combine the following two sentences into one smooth sentence using an appropriate conjunction (e.g., 因为...所以..., 虽然...但是...).
Sentences: 他生病了。他坚持来上学。
Answer: _________________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

18. Error Correction (Punctuation):
Add the correct punctuation marks to the following sentence.
Original: 妈妈问我你今天作业做完了吗
Answer: _________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

19. Descriptive Writing:
Describe the smell of a bakery using one simile.
Answer: _________________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

20. Reflection:
In one sentence, explain why planning is important before writing a composition.
Answer: _________________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)