English Language (2020-2021)

Practice Test 1, Units 1 & 2 Term 1

(Going to School/ My Family and Friends)
Primary 1

Name: Marks: _______/20

Class: Primary 1 Duration: 30 mins.

Parent’s Signature: ______________ Date: ___________

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Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (5 x 1 = 5 marks)
Choose the correct answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the
brackets provided.

1) Jane does not have a car. She _____ to school every day.

(A) walk (B) walks

(C) is walking (D) has been walking

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2) Which of the following words below is written correctly?

(A) mr lee (B) mr Lee

(C) Mr Lee (D) Mr lee

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3) What is the noun or naming word in the sentence? “Marco is happy.”

(A) is (B) happy

(C) Marco (D) is happy
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4) Which of the following set of words is an example of a sentence?

(A) the kite (B) swimming pool

(C) in the kitchen (D) The room is clean.

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5) What is the action word or verb in the sentence? “Jack plays baseball.”

(A) Jack (B) plays

(C) baseball (D) baseball and Jack

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SECTION B: Vocabulary MCQ (3 x 1m = 3 marks)

Choose the most suitable answer and write its number in the brackets.

6) What part of the body is shown in the picture?

(A) eye (B) eyebrow

(C) eyeshade (D) eyelashes

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7) What action word best describes the picture?

(A) run (B) hop

(C) skip (D) Walk

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8) What part of the girl’s school uniform is shown in the picture?

(A) zip
(B) skirt
(C) button
(D) blouse
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SECTION C: Grammar Cloze (5 x 1m = 5 marks)
Read the passage carefully and fill in each blank with the article “a or
an.”

John is (9) healthy boy. He loves to

jog at (10) park nearby their house.

Sometimes, he uses (11) skipping rope

to exercise. He also eats healthy food. He believes that

(12) apple (13) day

keeps the doctor away.

SECTION D: Word Order (2 x 2m = 4 marks)

Rearrange the words to form a correct sentence. Use a capital letter where
it is needed. End your sentence with a full stop or a question mark.

14) church to go we

15) eats food sarah healthy

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SECTION E: Comprehension MCQ (3 X 1m = 3 marks) and
Comprehension Open-Ended (1 x 2m = 2 marks)
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

1 Hank is a cowboy. He lives on a farm. He has a horse named

Ginger. Hank loves Ginger. He rides on her every day. Sometimes

they walk slowly, and sometimes they run fast. They always have

a good time.

2 Ginger is Hank’s horse. She is light brown. Her tail and 5

mane are dark brown. She is three years old. She lives in the
stable by the house.
3 Ginger waits for Hank every morning. She enjoys their

time together. Often, Hank gives her apples. After long rides,

Hank always washes and brushes Ginger. He usually brushes 10

her tail. Then he gives her food and fresh water. Ginger loves

Hank.

Choose the correct answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the
brackets.

16) Who is Hank in the story?

(1) an animal
(2) a cowboy
(3) a farmer
(4) an elephant

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17) How old is the horse named Ginger?

(1) two years old

(2) five years old
(3) four years old
(4) three years old

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18) What does Hank give Ginger often?

(1) water
(2) bathe
(3) apples
(4) a long ride
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