2026 Primary 5 English Test Papers

Introduction to the P5 2026 English EOY Preview Paper

Before pupils sit for the P5 2026 End-of-Year (EOY) Examination, it would be helpful for them to have an idea of what the school test paper may look like.

We have used ChatGPT to analyse questions from past and current-year examination question banks and generate a mock paper that gives pupils an indication of the type of questions they may encounter in this year's EOY examination.

The following sections are included in the mock paper:
Section A – Grammar
Section B – Vocabulary
Section C – Vocabulary Cloze

The questions below are intended to provide pupils with additional practice and familiarise them with the format, question types and level of difficulty they may encounter in the examination.

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Primary 5 Grammar 2026 – Multiple Choice Questions
Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence.

1. By the time we arrived at the theatre, the audience ______ their seats and the show was about to begin.
A. take
B. have taken
C. had taken
D. were taking

2. Neither the captain nor his teammates ______ willing to give up despite falling behind in the first half.
A. was
B. were
C. has been
D. is

3. If Sarah ______ more carefully to the instructions yesterday, she would not have made that mistake.
A. listens
B. listened
C. had listened
D. would listen

4. The scientist was praised ______ her remarkable contribution to the research project.
A. for
B. with
C. by
D. from

5. The pupils were made ______ their presentation again because several important points had been omitted.
A. rehearse
B. rehearsed
C. rehearsing
D. to rehearse

6. Hardly had the rain stopped ______ the children rushed outside to play.
A. than
B. when
C. while
D. since

7. The old bridge, ______ was built more than a century ago, is still used by the villagers today.
A. who
B. whom
C. which
D. whose

8. There is ______ information in the brochure for visitors to plan their trip without needing further assistance.
A. many
B. a few
C. several
D. sufficient

9. "You haven't submitted your project yet, ______?" the teacher asked firmly.
A. have you
B. haven't you
C. did you
D. didn't you

10. Although Marcus was exhausted after the demanding hike, he continued walking ______ he could reach the campsite before sunset.
A. so that
B. in case
C. until
D. unless

Answers: CBCAABCDAC


Primary 5 Vocabulary – Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1
Despite receiving several warnings from his coach, Daniel remained ______ and continued to ignore the safety instructions.
A. obedient
B. defiant
C. hesitant
D. considerate

Question 2
The sudden disappearance of the priceless painting from the museum has ______ the investigators, who have been unable to find any clues.
A. bewildered
B. delighted
C. persuaded
D. reassured

Question 3
The school principal gave a ______ speech, reminding the pupils that even a small act of kindness could make a meaningful difference to someone in need.
A. trivial
B. compelling
C. reluctant
D. accidental

Question 4
After months of practice, Mei Ling performed the complicated piano piece with remarkable ______, impressing everyone in the audience.
A. hesitation
B. precision
C. confusion
D. reluctance

Question 5
The teacher praised Amir for his ______ decision to return the wallet he had found instead of keeping the money inside it.
A. impulsive
B. deceptive
C. conscientious
D. extravagant

Answers: B, A, B, B, C



Primary 5 Vocabulary Cloze – Multiple Choice
Read the passage carefully. For each question, choose the word that best fits the blank.

The School Garden Project

Last term, our school launched a project to transform an unused patch of land into a thriving garden. At first, the area was overgrown with weeds and looked rather (1) ______. However, our teacher assured us that, with patience and teamwork, we could turn it into a pleasant space for everyone.

We began by removing the weeds and (2) ______ the soil so that it would be suitable for planting. Our teacher then explained that different plants required different amounts of sunlight and water. We had to be particularly (3) ______ when handling the young seedlings, as their delicate roots could easily be damaged.

After several weeks, tiny shoots began to emerge from the soil. We were delighted to see the (4) ______ of our hard work. Every morning, a group of pupils would take turns watering the plants and checking for pests.

One afternoon, we discovered that several leaves had been eaten by insects. Instead of immediately giving up, we tried to find a (5) ______ to the problem. Our teacher taught us how to protect the plants using a safe and environmentally friendly method. By the end of the term, our once-neglected patch of land had been transformed into a (6) ______ garden filled with colourful flowers and healthy vegetables.

________________________________________

Question 1
At first, the area was overgrown with weeds and looked rather ______.
A. neglected
B. polished
C. spacious
D. decorated

Question 2
We began by removing the weeds and ______ the soil so that it would be suitable for planting.
A. disturbing
B. cultivating
C. scattering
D. abandoning

Question 3
We had to be particularly ______ when handling the young seedlings, as their delicate roots could easily be damaged.
A. cautious
B. reckless
C. persistent
D. enthusiastic

Question 4
We were delighted to see the ______ of our hard work.
A. consequence
B. outcome
C. obstacle
D. hesitation

Question 5
Instead of immediately giving up, we tried to find a ______ to the problem.
A. solution
B. contradiction
C. disturbance
D. substitute

Question 6
By the end of the term, our once-neglected patch of land had been transformed into a ______ garden filled with colourful flowers and healthy vegetables.
A. flourishing
B. temporary
C. reluctant
D. cautious

Answers: A, B, A, B, A,A

Please note that this is a mock paper and the questions are generated by ChatGPT based on MOE standard format and are in line with current & past year questions from top schools. ChatGPT is trained on question bank of past & present top school test paper questions.

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