KSSR Primary Standard Five English Exercises Set 3

Standard 5 Subject Lists

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A. Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.

1. There are plenty of dried ________ on the ground.
A. leaf
B. leaves
C. leavies
D. leafs
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2. Would you like to have porridge ____ fried rice?
A. and
B. because
C. so
D. or
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3. _______ are you going to the stadium?
A. Who
B. How
C. What
D. Where
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4. The goats _______ on the field now.
A. were grazing
B. are grazing
C. is grazing
D. was grazing
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5. The woman waited ______ for her lost child to return home.
A. pleasantly
B. hurriedly
C. anxiously
D. easily
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6. Joanna was __________ after her best friend transferred to a new school.
A. feeling blue
B. cold feet
C. a piece of cake
D. give me a hand
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Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks in the passage that follows.

Aisha's grandmother lives by the _______.(7) It is holidays now. Aisha is visiting her grandmother. Aisha builds sandcastles and ____________(8) seashells. She has a collection of seashells in her bedroom. She likes sitting on the beach in the evening. She sits ___________(9) a coconut tree and listens to the waves crashing against the beach.

7.
A. desert
B. city
C. river
D. sea
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8.
A. collect
B. collects
C. collected
D. collecting
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9.
A. on
B. above
C. with
D. under
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Choose the word that has the opposite meaning of the underlined word.

10. The group of men destroyed the forest
A. wiped out
B. damage
C. preserved
D. spoiled
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Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

11.
A. "Did you get enough sleep last night?" asked mother.
B. "Did you get enough sleep last night", asked mother.
C. Did you get enough sleep last night?, asked mother.
D. "Did you get enough sleep last night" asked mother.
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Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks in the passage that follows.

During Christmas eve last year, Monica and her family enjoyed a _______(12) dinner of roast chicken. They had a rich fruit cake for dessert._________(13) an enjoyable dinner, all of them gathered near the Christmas tree. The younger _________(14) opened their presents eagerly. Monica took some photos of the happy occasion with her brand new________(15).

12.
A. horrible
B. unpleasant
C. delicious
D. flavourless
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13.
A. Before
B. During
C. After
D. At
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14.
A. child
B. childs
C. children
D. childrens
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15.
A. remote control
B. computer
C. notebook
D. camera
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Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks in the passage that follows.

There once lived two wise men in a small village. One day, one wise man sold, "Wealth increases when you keep your money safely." The second wise man did not agree. He said that wealth only grew when it was used wisely. They started to argue and then decided to test their views.

The first wise man saw a poor man walking and called out to him. He gave him RM100 and said, "Keep this money carefully and you will be rich." The poor man wrapped the money in his handkerchief and kept it in his hat. He worried so much about the money that he could not even work. Then one day, while walking to a nearby shop, an eagle flew down and snatches his hat along with the money. The man was very upset. He went to see the wise men and told them what had happened.

The second wise man, then, gave him another RM100 and told him to use it wisely. The poor man did not let grass grow under feet. He decided to use the money to start a small business selling fruits. Soon he had regular customers. He even had some extra money every month which he saved. After some times, he bought a shop and became a rich man.

However, he did not forget the wise man who gave him the money and good advise. He gave him a lot of fruits each time he visited him.

16. How many men are there in the story?
A. Three
B. Four
C. Five
D. Six
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17. The phrase did not let grass grow under feet shows that the poor man _______
A. cut the grass
B. did not delay
C. walked quickly
D. procastinated
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18. What did the man do after he received the first RM100?
A. He bought some fruits.
B. He hid it under his hat.
C. He started a small business.
D. He wrapped it in a handkerchief.
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19. Why was the poor man upset?
A. He lost the money.
B. He become poorer.
C. He worried too much.
D. He did not become rich.
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20. The following will happen if the eagle did not snatch the poor man's hat except
A. The man starts a business
B. The man does not go to work.
C. The man believes that his wealth will increase.
D. The second wise man does not have a chance to prove his opinion.
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Based on the given pictures, give the correct answers in full sentences. Write your answers in the spaces provided.

21(a).
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21(b).
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21(c).
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Read the story below and answer the questions

My name is Roger. I am a puppy. My fur is as white as snow. I have two big eyes and ears. I looked so cute and lovely when I was born.

I was born in an alley. My mother died shortly after giving birth to me. I spent most of the time wandering in the streets and looking for food in dustbins. I was always hungry and cold.

Soon my fur was dirty and I smelled. People looked at me with disgust. Small children never dared to go near to me. I didn't have any friends and I felt lonely.

One day, I became sick. My body felt weak and I was hungry. I lay down beside a dustbin. Just as I thought I was about to go to heaven, a small boy came and took me home. He bathe and fed me. He took good care of me. Slowly, I gained my strength I look as lovely as when I was born.

I am very grateful to the boy who is now my owner, Tim.

Tick (/) the correct answer.

22(a). What is Roger?
A. rabbit
B. puppy
C. kitten

22(b). Roger's mother was most probably?
A. a stray dog
B. a beautiful dog
C. a fierce dog

22(c). Why do you think Roger was dirty and smelly?
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22(d). Roger thought that he was going to heaven. Why?
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22(e). What kind of person is Tom? Why do you say so?
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Study the information given below and answer the questions that follow.

Tick (/) the correct answer.

What would I do
If my dad saw my marks in red!
He would get very upset
And cut down on my pocket money.
Hoping I would know what I did wrong.

What would I do
If my mum nags about my messy room!
I would try to make her happy,
And finish the household chores,
Hoping she would still prepare my snack.

What would I do...
If I was feeling blue!
I would still try to be happy,
Put on a big smile,
And obey the family rules.

But one thing I'm sure about...
I love my mum and dad!
I am thankful and grateful for my family,
We have each other and always lend a hand,
Because we are a family.

23(a). If the poet did badly in his exams, his father would...
A. feel blue
B. be angry
C. be proud

23(b). According to the poem, the poet...
A. makes his father angry
B. breaks the rules at home
C. loves his parents very much

23(c). How would you best describe the poet? Give a reason.
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23(d). What do you understand by the phrase 'lend a hand'?
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Study the label and information given below and answer the questions that follow.

Father:
Wow, that's a lot of cotton balls! What are you two up to?
Mei Fun:
Oh, Dad! Welcome home. Mum is trying to make a lamb mask to show to the children in her class tomorrow. I'm just giving her a hand.
Father:
Is there anything special going on at school, Dear?
Mother:
Well, the children are performing in a play soon. I'm planning to make their costumes together with them. The children are all very excited about their upcoming play after all.
Father:
That's nice. What's the play about?
Mother:
Oh, you know the story. It's from the table,'The Wolf in the Sheep Clothing'.
Mei FUn:
We're going to make a wolf mask next.
Father:
Ha! Ha! The children are going to look adorable in their masks and costumes!

Tick (/) the correct answer.

24(a). Why shouldn't you use too much glue to stick the cotton balls?
A. Because the mask will dry too fast.
B. Because the glue will be all used up.
C. Because the mask will take longer to dry.

24(b). Mei Fun's mother works as...
A. a nurse
B. an actress
C. a teacher

25(a). Why should children request for an adult's assistance in using the utility knife?
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25(b). What does the phrase 'giving her a hand' mean in the text?
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25(c). Mei Fun's mother wants to make lamb masks in colours other than white. What material can be added into the list of materials mentioned in the steps? How should Mei Fun's mother use the material?
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