English Language Review

Phase A – Class 1

For Teacher’s Use

Stipulated Time:
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Name ………………………………………………….………………………. 3

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No additional materials are allowed.
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READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
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Answer all questions. 7

Write in dark blue or black pen. 8

The total number of marks is 50. 9

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This document consists of 8 printed pages.

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SECTION A: COMPREHENSION MCQ (20 marks)

Carefully, read the story to answer questions 1 to 10. Make your choice and

tick the box (☑ ).

Spend 35 minutes on this section.

The Little Turtle's Adventure

Once upon a time, in a beautiful pond, there lived a little turtle named Timmy.
Timmy was a curious and adventurous turtle who loved exploring the world
around him.

1. Where did Timmy live?

In a pond In a burrow

In a forest In a lake

One sunny day, Timmy decided to go on an exciting adventure. He waddled

out of his cozy shell and into the water.

2. What did Timmy decide to do on a sunny day?

Take an exciting adventure Build a nest in the sunlight

Fly to a distant land Stay inside his cozy shell

His journey took him through tall reeds, over smooth rocks, and under a little
wooden bridge. Timmy was thrilled to discover the wonders of his pond.

3. What did Timmy met during his journey through the pond?
High mountains and deep valleys

Tall reeds, smooth rocks, and a wooden bridge

Dense forests and hidden caves

Desert landscapes and vast sand dunes

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 Timmy was thrilled to discover the wonders of his pond.
As Timmy swam deeper into the pond, he made new friends. A friendly
fish named Finny and a wise old frog named Freddie joined him on his
adventure.

4. Who joined Timmy on his adventure?

A cat A Fish and frog

A Lion A Mouse and Tiger

Together, they played games, shared stories, and had lots of fun.

5. What kind of activities did Timmy, the fish, and the frog engage in
together?
Art and craft sessions.

Competitive sports tournaments.

Playing games, sharing stories, and having fun.

Academic study sessions.

However, the adventure took an unexpected turn when they encountered

a naughty dragonfly.
6. What turned the adventure unexpected?
A Friendly Fish A wise old frog

A naughty dragonfly

The dragonfly zoomed around, making funny noises and causing a splash
in the pond.
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7. What is the dragonfly doing in the pond?
Making funny noises.
Building a nest
Climbing on rocks
Sleeping peacefully

Timmy and his friends giggled, realizing that sometimes surprises can be
delightful.

8. Did Timmy and his friends giggle because they realized that sometimes
surprises can be delightful?
Yes No

After a day filled with laughter and joy, Timmy decided it was time to head
back to his cozy shell.
9. Where did Timmy decide to go after a day filled with laughter and joy?
Under the big tree

To explore the mountains.

To visit his fish friends

Back to his cozy shell

With a happy heart, he said goodbye to Finny and Freddie, promising to

return for more adventures.

10. What did Timmy promise his friends?

To forget about them To have another adventure together

To love them To never come back

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SECTION B: GRAMMAR MCQ (5 marks)

Choose the most suitable word that complete the sentence for questions 11 to

15. Make your choice and tick the box (☑).

Spend 10 minutes on this section.

11. I have a cat. _____ name is Mittens.

its His her

12. The butterflies are beautiful. Look at _____ wings!

their our my

13. Tom and Sarah are friends. _______ are play together every day.

They we us

14. This is my sister, Lily. ___ is wearing a blue dress.

She He you

15. Tom and _____ are best friends.

Mine I My

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SECTION C: PUNCTUATION MCQ (5 marks)

Choose the correct punctuation to answer questions 16 to 20. Make your

choice and tick the box (☑).

Spend 15 minutes on this section.

16. Sally went to the park

Which punctuation mark is missing at the end of sentence?

Period (.)
Exclamation mark (!)
Comma (,)

17. grace played on the swings

What should be capitalized in the sentence?

Grace Played Swings

18. My teacher is Mrs. smith.

What needs to be capitalized in the sentence?

teacher smith sentence

19. Which of the following sentences is asking a question?

The sun is shining.

The sun is shining!
Is the sun shining?

20. Where is my lunchbag

What should be added to the end of the sentence to make it a complete
question?
Exclamation mark (!) Question mark (?) Period (.)
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SECTION D: VOCABULARY (20 marks)

Choose the correct word that completes the sentence for questions 21 to 30.

Make your choice and tick the box (☑).

Spend 15 minutes on this section.

21. The sky is usually ___________ during the day.

green blue yellow

22. I like to eat a juicy ___________ for a snack.

pizza bicycle book

23. We use a pencil to __________ on paper.

Write Jump swim

24. My favorite ___________ is to play football in the park.

food car game

25. The fish is ________ on the water.

Swimming Running Reading

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26. We use a ___________ to write and draw.

spoon pencil chair

27. The bird is ________ over the clouds.

Sitting Flying Walking

28. I can swim in the ___________ at the beach.

sand tree water

29. I like to read a ___________ before bedtime.

bicycle rainbow book

30. My cat has __________ fur.

Soft. Big Three

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