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Key Facts: SIF3 (Year 9) Exam

27–30 October 2026

2026 scheduled date

https://solomons.gov.sb/mehrd-announces-2026-national-examination-dates-and-times/

Year 9

National examination level

https://www.mehrd.gov.sb/national-education-services/national-examination

27–30 October 2026: Four papers of 2 hours each; English adds 15 minutes reading time, the other three add 10 minutes each. Independent English-language MCQ study adaptation for SIF3 (Year 9). This is not an official translation, official paper or format simulation. Written communication, listening practice and worked solutions remain necessary; this bank does not assess audio listening or extended writing.

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1Choose the verb form that correctly completes the sentence: 'Neither the teacher nor the students ____ aware that the ferry from Auki had been delayed.'

A.was

B.were

C.is

D.has been

Explanation: When two subjects are joined by 'neither... nor', the verb agrees in number with the subject closer to the verb. Because the plural noun 'students' is closer to the verb and the main clause is in the past tense ('had been delayed'), the plural past-tense verb 'were' is required.

2Read the sentence: 'The villagers worked tirelessly to reinforce the seawall before the cyclone reached the coast.' Which word is closest in meaning to 'reinforce' as used in this sentence?

A.strengthen

B.demolish

C.abandon

D.measure

Explanation: In this context, the villagers are preparing the seawall to withstand an approaching cyclone. 'Reinforce' means to make a structure stronger or more resilient by adding extra support, so 'strengthen' is the closest synonym.

3Select the correct preposition to complete the sentence: 'The community high school principal congratulated the Year 9 graduates ____ their strong performance in the national examinations.'

A.about

B.at

C.on

D.with

Explanation: In standard English usage, the verb 'congratulate' takes the preposition 'on' (or 'upon') before the achievement or occasion being praised. Therefore, 'congratulated the Year 9 graduates on their strong performance' is idiomatic and grammatically accurate.

4Which sentence uses apostrophes and quotation marks accurately?

A.The science teacher asked, 'Have you checked the womens' cooperative garden after last nights rain?'

B.The science teacher asked, 'Have you checked the women's cooperative garden after last night's rain?'

C.The science teacher asked, 'Have you checked the womens cooperative garden after last night's rain'?

D.The science teacher asked 'Have you checked the women's cooperative garden after last nights' rain?'

Explanation: Because 'women' is already an irregular plural noun that does not end in 's', its possessive form is written by adding an apostrophe followed by 's' ('women's'). Likewise, the singular noun 'night' forms its possessive as 'night's', and the question mark belongs inside the closing quotation mark because the quoted speech itself is a question.

5Choose the correct relative pronoun to complete the sentence: 'The health worker ____ visited our village clinic in Makira explained how mosquito nets prevent malaria.'

A.whom

B.which

C.whose

D.who

Explanation: The relative pronoun serves as the subject of the verb 'visited' in the relative clause ('____ visited our village clinic'). When referring to a person as the subject of a clause, the subjective relative pronoun 'who' is required.

6Read the notice below: 'NOTICE TO ALL FORM 3 CANDIDATES: All library books borrowed during Term 3 must be returned to the school librarian no later than Friday, 16 October. Students with overdue books will not receive their examination clearance slips until all items are accounted for.' What is the main purpose of this notice?

A.To invite Form 3 students to apply for part-time work in the school library

B.To inform Form 3 students of a strict deadline and condition for returning library books

C.To announce the new opening hours of the school library during the October examinations

D.To list the textbooks that Form 3 students should bring into the examination room

Explanation: The notice explicitly states a deadline ('no later than Friday, 16 October') for returning borrowed Term 3 library books and warns students of the consequence ('will not receive their examination clearance slips') if books remain overdue.

7Which word is an antonym (opposite in meaning) of 'scarce' in the sentence: 'Fresh water was scarce on the outer coral atoll during the long dry season'?

A.plentiful

B.rare

C.brackish

D.precious

Explanation: 'Scarce' means insufficient for the demand or existing only in very small quantities. Its opposite is 'plentiful', which means existing in large, abundant amounts.

8Under the conventional British formal-letter pairing, which closing accompanies a job application addressed to 'Dear Mrs Talo,'?

A.Yours affectionately,

B.Best wishes always,

C.Yours sincerely,

D.Yours faithfully,

Explanation: The conventional British pairing uses 'Yours sincerely' when the recipient is named. 'Yours faithfully' conventionally accompanies 'Dear Sir or Madam'; actual organisational styles may differ, so the question specifies this convention.

9Which sentence correctly rewrites the following active statement in the passive voice while preserving its tense and meaning? 'The Ministry of Education is distributing new science textbooks to all provincial secondary schools.'

A.New science textbooks were distributed to all provincial secondary schools by the Ministry of Education.

B.New science textbooks have been distributed to all provincial secondary schools by the Ministry of Education.

C.All provincial secondary schools are distributing new science textbooks for the Ministry of Education.

D.New science textbooks are being distributed to all provincial secondary schools by the Ministry of Education.

Explanation: The original verb 'is distributing' is in the present continuous tense. To convert a present continuous active verb into the passive voice with a plural new subject ('New science textbooks'), the structure 'are being + past participle' ('are being distributed') is required.

10Report this statement at a later date, using conventional tense backshift and changing the time reference: 'I will submit my social studies project tomorrow,' Joy told her teacher.

A.Joy told her teacher that she will submit her social studies project tomorrow.

B.Joy told her teacher that she would submit her social studies project the following day.

C.Joy told her teacher that I would submit my social studies project the next day.

D.Joy told her teacher that she had submitted her social studies project the day before.

Explanation: When reporting speech introduced by a past-tense reporting verb ('told'), first-person pronouns shift to third-person ('I' becomes 'she', 'my' becomes 'her'), the modal 'will' backshifts to 'would', and the time expression 'tomorrow' shifts to 'the following day' (or 'the next day').

About the SIF3 (Year 9) Exam

Independent English-language MCQ study adaptation for SIF3 (Year 9). This is not an official translation, official paper or format simulation. Written communication, listening practice and worked solutions remain necessary; this bank does not assess audio listening or extended writing. Practice topic counts below describe this bank, not official examination weights.

Exam sponsor: Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), National Education Assessment Division (NEAD), Solomon Islands. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The 2026 timetable lists English, Mathematics, Science and Social Science. The linked 2022 English guide includes listening, reading, grammar and written composition; the other subject guides include multiple-choice and constructed responses. A complete 2026 item-type breakdown was not located. No current separate assignment, practical, oral or case-study requirement was verified for this examination. The historical English guide includes listening comprehension; it is not an oral speaking test. Ask the school for the complete 2026 assessment instructions.

Time Limit

Four papers of 2 hours each; English adds 15 minutes reading time, the other three add 10 minutes each.

Passing Score

No fixed 2026 subject pass mark or placement cutoff was verified in the official sources checked. Confirm current certification and selection rules with NEAD through the school.

Exam / Certification Fees

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

MEHRD official 2026 national examination timetable · Source checked 2026-10-13
NEAD examination mandate and school-based assessment resources · Source checked 2026-10-13
MEHRD 2022 COVID-adjusted subject assessment guide — historical scope, not a 2026 blueprint · Source checked 2026-10-13Use for documented subject learning areas. Temporary 2022 reductions, counts, durations and assessment weights must not be presented as 2026 rules.
MEHRD January 2026 instruction on school examination fees · Source checked 2026-10-13
MEHRD 2022 Year 9 Maths adjusted guide — historical scope · Source checked 2026-10-13
MEHRD 2022 Year 9 Science adjusted guide — historical scope · Source checked 2026-10-13
MEHRD 2022 Year 9 Social Studies adjusted guide — historical scope · Source checked 2026-10-13

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

25 practice questions

English Language

Reading, vocabulary, grammar, punctuation and written communication concepts.

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Mathematics

Number, money, measurement, geometry, algebra, data and probability.

25 practice questions

Science

Matter, resources, the human body, electricity, light and environment.

25 practice questions

Social Science / Social Studies

Resources and development, Solomon Islands history, governance, environment and population.

Preparing for the SIF3 (Year 9) Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: No fixed 2026 subject pass mark or placement cutoff was verified in the official sources checked. Confirm current certification and selection rules with NEAD through the school.
Assessment: The 2026 timetable lists English, Mathematics, Science and Social Science. The linked 2022 English guide includes listening, reading, grammar and written composition; the other subject guides include multiple-choice and constructed responses. A complete 2026 item-type breakdown was not located. No current separate assignment, practical, oral or case-study requirement was verified for this examination. The historical English guide includes listening comprehension; it is not an oral speaking test. Ask the school for the complete 2026 assessment instructions.
Time limit: Four papers of 2 hours each; English adds 15 minutes reading time, the other three add 10 minutes each.
Exam / certification fees: Schools are not authorised to charge national examination fees to Year 9, Year 11 or Year 12 students under the January 2026 MEHRD instruction. Other school, materials or special-entry costs are not established by that instruction. Official sources

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SIF3 (Year 9): Suggested Study Strategy

1Use the official subject guide to identify learning areas, and obtain current assessment instructions from your school.

2Written communication, listening practice and worked solutions remain necessary; this bank does not assess audio listening or extended writing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current examination identity and date?

Solomon Islands Junior Secondary Certificate (SIJSC), historically SIF3 / SIY9. The official 2026 timetable schedules it for 27–30 October 2026.

What is the assessment format?

Which assignments or practical components must I complete?

No current separate assignment, practical, oral or case-study requirement was verified for this examination. The historical English guide includes listening comprehension; it is not an oral speaking test. Ask the school for the complete 2026 assessment instructions.

What are the official languages?

The sources checked are in English but do not explicitly establish the permitted 2026 delivery and response languages. Confirm language arrangements with NEAD through the school.

Is this an official exam simulation?

Are these the official topic weights?

No. These are practice-bank counts. The linked subject guides document 2022 COVID-adjusted arrangements; current numerical topic weights were not verified.

What are the fee and pass mark?

Schools are not authorised to charge national examination fees to Year 9, Year 11 or Year 12 students under the January 2026 MEHRD instruction. Other school, materials or special-entry costs are not established by that instruction. No fixed 2026 subject pass mark or placement cutoff was verified in the official sources checked. Confirm current certification and selection rules with NEAD through the school.