2012 Primary 1 English Mid Year Examination 1

Section A

Read each question carefully. Choose the correct answer (1, 2, 3 or 4).

1.

We add _______________ to the fruit juice to make it sweet.

1. honey
2. bread
3. butter

2.

I was so hungry this morning because I did not eat my _____________________.

1. lunch
2. dinner
3. breakfast

3.

My sister blew the six candles on her birthday _____________.

1. cake
2. sandwich
3. ice cream

4.

The angry giant threw a ___________ at the children.

1. knife
2. spoon
3. bommy-knocker

Section B

For each question, fill in each blank with the correct word from the box below. Use each word ONCE only.

1.

chatter

look

prowl

roar

see

swing

The monkeys are hungry. They (1) ______________ around for food. They (2) ______________ from trees to trees. The lions nearby cannot get to sleep because the monkeys (3) _____________ noisily. The angry lions (4) ___________ loudly. The monkeys are so frightened that they run away quickly.

Section C

For each question, choose the most suitable word from the box below. Use each word ONCE only.

1.

a

an

the

Last holiday, my parents and I took (1) _____________ aeroplane to visit my grandparents in Malaysia. I was very happy to see them at (2) _____________ airport. They took us to many interesting places around the country. We had (3) ______________ good time. I hope to visit my grandparents again.

Section D

For each question, fill in each blank with the most suitable conjunction. Use each word ONCE only.

1.

a

an

the

(a) My grandmother bought some meat, vegetables ____________ fruits from the market.

(b) The giant is angry ______________ he shouted at the people.

(c) Do you want to go to the library ____________ the canteen during your recess?

Section E

Look at the pictures below carefully. For each question, choose the correct preposition.

1.

There is a bus _________________ the car.

1. in front of
2. behind

2.

The bench is _________________ the trees.

1. across
2. between
   

3.

Mother put a pail _________________ the television while cleaning the house.

1. beside
2. through

Section F

Study the recipe carefully and answer the questions. Choose the correct answer (1, 2, 3 or 4).

1.

What do you do with the banana after peeling it?

1. Slice it.
2. Pour chocolate syrup on it.
3. Sprinkle chocolate chips on it.

2.

Where do you place the banana?
Place the banana ______________ of the ice cream.

1. on top
2. at the side
3. at the bottom

3.

How many cherries are needed for the recipe?

1. One cherry is needed.
2. Two cherries are needed.
3. Three cherries are needed.