Diocesan Boys’ School Primary Division

General English First Assessment (2024-2025)

Name: ____________________________ ( ) Class: G.3 ( ) Marks: ______/65

Date: 5th December 2024 Time Allowed: 1 hour Parent’s Signature: ________

Part 1 – General English (65 marks)

A. Proofreading: Present Continuous and Linking Words (4 marks)

Correct the errors in the following passage. Changes to punctuation should not be made. Do not
make unnecessary changes. No line has more than one mistake and some lines may be correct.

Corrections must be done as follows:

Wrong word: Underline the wrong word and write the correct word in the space provided.

E.g. He are my friend. is

Missing word: Mark the position of the missing word with “^” and write the missing word in the
space provided.

E.g. His parents gave him ^ laptop for his birthday . a

No mistake: Put a “✓” in the space provided.

E.g. He can swim very well. ✓

Extra word: Delete the extra word with an “X”, then write the word you have crossed out in the
space provided.

E.g. On Friday was a very hot day. On

Adapted from: Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief

The goddess of love, Aphrodite, and the god of war, Ares, is sitting together 1.

amongst the other Olympians. Zeus, the god of the sky, is spoken with Apollo, 2.

the god of the Sun. Even Zeus is the strongest god, he appears most humble, 3.

in his mere human form.

“Soon my lightning bolt is returned, I am putting Mount Olympia into lockdown 4.

indefinitely.” Zeus said with utmost resolution: his voice rang like thunder.

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B. Fill in the blanks with the correct adjectival forms (either “-ed” or “-ing”) of the words in
brackets. (4 marks)

Rapunzel: The Ending

Flynn’s journey to the tower was (1) __________________ (exhilarate). When he had finally

reached it, Rapunzel’s golden locks were already waiting for him.

And so, he began the (2) __________________ (tire) trek up the tower’s stone exterior,

using her hair as a rope. However, when he got to the top, Rapunzel’s warm smile was not there to

greet him. Instead, Mother Gothel’s (3) __________________ (shimmer) white teeth caught his

eye as the knife in her right hand began sawing away at Rapunzel’s hair.

Suddenly, Flynn felt a release of tension as he was heaved up into the tower. Rapunzel had

come to save him! With a heavy shove, Mother Gothel flew out the window like a bowling ball.

The couple ended up in happy marriage and Princess Rapunzel and Prince Flynn Rider were

absolutely (4) __________________ (adore) by the entire country.

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C. Put the verbs in brackets into the simple present or the present continuous tense. (5 marks)

1. The temperature of the human body normally ____________________ (range) from 36 to 38

Degrees Celsius.

2. Taylor cannot come to party tonight because he ____________________ (attend) a concert.

3. Nathan is not in the covered playground because he ____________________ (stand) outside

the staff room.

4. When Fatima and her family come to London on the 7th, they ____________________ (stay) at
my house.

5. Tom and Jerry ____________________ (eat) dinner alone when they are fighting.

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D1. Complete the story by putting the adjectives in brackets into either the comparative or
superlative form. (8 marks)

The Tragic Tale of Orpheus and Eurydice

Orpheus was (1) ____________________ (talented) musician in all of the land. On the day

of his wedding, his bride, the beautiful nymph Eurydice, fell dead after a snake bite. Orpheus was

overcome by (2) ____________________ (strong) of griefs, and he decided to venture into the

Underworld to save his meant-to-be wife.

All Orpheus had with him was his lyre. The spiralling roads of the underworld never seemed to

end: they just became (3) ____________________ (narrow) the last, filled with numerous hazards

and malevolent magics. Notably, he encountered the three-headed dog Cerberus. The fierce beast

was pacified through a (4) ____________________ (impressive) song, which was so evocative, the

furies burst into tears.

At last, he reached the lair of Hades and Persephone. It was a dark and barren room lined

with purple roses. Hades’ throne was mounted (5) ____________________ (high) Persephone’s, as

he was the king of the underworld. Nevertheless, Orpheus sang to the reluctant Hades. Hades was

touched by the melody and proposed to him a (6) ____________________ (peculiar) ultimatum: he

would be able to take Eurydice back as long as he didn’t look back during the journey back up.

Orpheus took this lightly, and caught one sight of his lover before he was sent to climb up.

This time around, the valleys seemed to be (7) ____________________ (steep) before, yet

through Orpheus’ struggle, he could not hear anything else except the gentle trickling of the River

Styx. And so, in a moment of true miscalculation, just as he was about to step out, he looked back.

There she was, Eurydice, in this light (8) ____________________ (beautiful) ever. Yet, she

was falling; falling into a darkness that could never be ventured again.

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D2. Circle the best answers. (4 marks)

1. The actors must have worked ____ for the show. It was excellent.
a. very hardly
b. very hard
c. more hard
d. most hardly

2. He hit the gold ball ____ than the other boy.

a. farrer
b. more far
c. more farly
d. further

3. She did this question ____ than the last one.

a. easier
b. more easy
c. more easily
d. easilier

4. The twins are ____ at squash than the couple.

a. badder
b. worse than
c. less good
d. less well
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E. Vocabulary: Circle the best word to complete the sentences. (10 marks)

1. Ms Trunchbull’s rabid dog is very ( monstrous / hideous / aggressive ). Once it senses a

threat, it won’t be scared to bite!

2. The car’s headlights created a/an ( magnificent / intimidating / dazzling ) glare on the wet

road, making it difficult for drivers to see.

3. The eagle ( swooped / snarled / burrowed ) down, its sharp talons barely touching the lake’s

surface, and caught a large, red salmon.

4. Carcasses of roadkill are swiftly consumed by ( scavengers / detectors / preservations ) like

vultures.

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 5. The teacher was a/an ( venomous / aggressive / ferocious ) beast, roaring and screeching

relentlessly at students.

6. The young boy had acquired a/an ( advanced / affectionate / sociable ) persona. He was

popular and friendly: there was no one who disliked him!

7. Peacocks’ feathers are coloured in ( attractive / magnificent / exquisite ) bright shades in

order to allure and catch the attention of the opposite sex.

8. Ingesting particles of alpha radiation could damage our ( capable / advanced / internal )

structures like our stomach lining, which could lead to death.

9. The feeling of suffocation is often likened with ( snarling / choking / defending ), leaving one

helpless as one cannot reach for air.

10. There is a group of protesters demanding the ( characteristic / preservation / defence ) of

protected cultural landmarks in the lobby.

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F. Join the two sentences using the word in brackets. You may need to place the dependant
clause first. (2 marks)

1. The mother gave the baby more milk. The baby was crying. (so)

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2. Henry would prefer to be an actor. Henry is a good debater. (but)

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G. Read the infographic below and answer the questions in Part G1.

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G1. Answer the questions in short phrases or Yes/No statements. (6 marks)

1. Who is the Inuit equivalent of the “Bogeyman”?

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2. Which mythical creature is a hybridization of an orca and a wolf?

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3. Which animal is “Tekkeitsertok” the leader of?

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4. Which two gods represent the Sun and the Moon?

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5. What does the “flying eye” punish?

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6. Do Inuits live in other parts of the world apart from Greenland?

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H. Fill in the blanks with the linking words from the table below. Use each word once only. Tick
if the sentences are simple, compound, or complex. (4 marks)

although however until while

as soon as because finally next

1. ____________________ he revised for six hours the day before the test, he still failed.

◻ simple ◻ compound ◻ complex

2. The students started chatting ____________________ the teacher left the room.

◻ simple ◻ compound ◻ complex

3. _____________________, the rocket reached the moon. It had been a dangerous mission.

◻ simple ◻ compound ◻ complex

4. The young girl would not stop whining ______________________ she got what she wanted.

◻ simple ◻ compound ◻ complex

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I. Reading Comprehension: Answer the questions in Parts I1-I4 based on the passage below.

The Journey to The West

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Long ago, in a time when gods and demons walked among mortals, a sacred mission was

entrusted to a devout monk named Tang Sanzang. He was to journey westward to retrieve ancient

scriptures that would bring enlightenment to the world. By his side travelled three unlikely disciples,

each sworn to protect him as penance for their past misdeeds. Sun Wukong, the mischievous and

powerful Monkey King, wielded his staff with unparalleled skill. Zhu Bajie, a gluttonous pig demon,

possessed strength equal to his appetite, though his courage often wavered. Sha Wujing, a local river

ogre, was a quiet but loyal ally. Together, they faced countless trials, their resolve tested at every

turn.

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One fateful day, the sun blazed high above the travellers as they ventured deeper into the

emerald expanse of the forest, their goal ever distant yet unwavering.

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As they pressed on, the air grew thick with the scent of blooming flowers, sweet yet cloying.

Tang Sanzang’s heart was troubled by an unspoken unease, and Wukong’s fur bristled.

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"Master," Wukong said, his voice low, "this place reeks of trickery. Stay close."

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Soon, a shimmering web glistened between the trees, so fine it was nearly invisible. Then, from

the shadows, six ethereal figures emerged—beautiful maidens dressed in silken robes, their

movements as graceful as the wind. They bowed low, their voices like tinkling bells.

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"Travellers," the eldest of the Spider Sisters said, her eyes gleaming, "you must be weary

from your journey. Please, rest in our humble abode. We have prepared food and drink to revive your

strength."

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Zhu Bajie’s eyes widened at the mention of food, but Wukong raised a warning hand. "Beware

of kindness that comes unbidden," he muttered.

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Despite the warning, the sisters led them to a clearing, where a grand feast awaited. Piles of

glistening fruits and fragrant pastries adorned the table. Bajie lunged forward, stuffing his snout

with delicacies, ignoring Wukong's glare.

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As the meal progressed, Tang Sanzang grew drowsy. "This is not ordinary food," Wukong

realized, leaping to his feet. "Show your true forms!"

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The sisters laughed, their melodious voices turning sharp. Their elegant figures twisted and

morphed, revealing their horrific forms—each half-woman, half-giant spider. Their silk threads shot

out, ensnaring the monk and his disciples.

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Bajie squealed in terror, dropping a bun as the spiders advanced. Sha Wujing swung his

crescent-bladed staff but found himself entangled in sticky webbing. Wukong, however, spun his

golden staff, creating a whirlwind that tore through the webs.

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"Master, close your eyes!" Wukong shouted. With a mighty leap, he soared into the air and

brought his staff crashing down on the webs. The sisters hissed in fury, retreating momentarily.

Seizing the chance, Wukong freed his companions, and they fled deeper into the forest. Behind them,

the Spider Sisters screeched in anger, their venomous threats echoing through the trees.

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Once they were safe, Tang Sanzang placed a hand on Wukong’s shoulder. "Your vigilance has

saved us once again, Great Sage," he said softly.

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Wukong smirked. "There’s no time for thanks, Master. We’ve still a long road ahead, and who

knows what other perils lie in wait?"

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With renewed determination, the group resumed their journey westward, their hearts steeled

for whatever adversities lay beyond the horizon.

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I1. Answer the questions in complete sentences. (8 marks)

1. What was “their goal” in paragraph 2 referring to? (2 marks)

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2. How did Sun Wukong free himself from the Spider Sisters’ sticky webs? (2 marks)

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3. How do we know Zhu Bajie is gluttonous? Find TWO examples from the passage. (2 marks)

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4. Give TWO ways the Spider Sisters lured the group to fall into their trap. (2 marks)

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I2. Complete the fact file below by filling in the blanks with words from the passage. (3 marks)

Name: Sun Wukong

A Monkey King who could fight with a/an 1) ___________________ to unmatchable levels of
prowess.

Name: 2) ___________________

A greedy demon who lacked guts but had brawn.

Name: Sha Wujing

A/An 3) ___________________, who was meditative, but was very loyal.

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I3. Circle either “True” for true statement or “False” for false statements. (4 marks)

1. Sun Wukong’s staff was crescent-bladed. ( True / False )

2. When the disciples first met the Spider Sisters, they were human. ( True / False )

3. Sun Wukong was disappointed when Tang Sanzang thanked him. ( True / False )

4. Tan Sanzang knew the food was tampered with as it tasted strange. ( True / False )

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I4. Answer the questions using one word only. (3 marks)

1. Which word in paragraphs 1-7 means “smells very strongly of”? _________________

2. Which word in paragraphs 8-15 means “for a short limited time”? _________________

3. Which word from the entire passage means “people who can die”? _________________

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End of Part 1 (General English)

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