This P2 English SA2 paper from Catholic High (2019) covers cloze passage, grammar, comprehension, visual text and situational writing, vocabulary and editing and spelling across 43 questions worth 45 marks. Practise English the way it's tested at P2 level in Singapore, with step-by-step answers on LearnBuddy.
Vocabulary: Fill in each blank with the correct word. Each word can only be used once. Word box: bolts, chocolate, jelly, pocket, scallop, stage, sword, turtle.
He dug in his ____ and pulled out two keys on a key ring.
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Vocabulary: Fill in each blank with the correct word. Each word can only be used once. Word box: bolts, chocolate, jelly, pocket, scallop, stage, sword, turtle.
The ____ lays its eggs in the sand before going back to the sea.
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Vocabulary: Fill in each blank with the correct word. Each word can only be used once. Word box: bolts, chocolate, jelly, pocket, scallop, stage, sword, turtle.
Chi Ming had a ____ ice cream after dinner.
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Vocabulary: Fill in each blank with the correct word. Each word can only be used once. Word box: bolts, chocolate, jelly, pocket, scallop, stage, sword, turtle.
Damian froze on ____ when he saw the big crowd he was performing for in the theatre.
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Vocabulary: Fill in each blank with the correct word. Each word can only be used once. Word box: bolts, chocolate, jelly, pocket, scallop, stage, sword, turtle.
The knight drew his ____ to protect his queen.
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Grammar: Verbs. Fill in each blank with the correct form of the verb given in the brackets.
"Please ____ (take) these books to my table" Mrs Tan told Peter before leaving the class.
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Grammar: Verbs. Fill in each blank with the correct form of the verb given in the brackets.
Lisa ____ (jump) in a fright when she heard the sudden loud noise.
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Grammar: Nouns. Fill in each blank with the correct form of the noun given in the brackets.
"My ____ (crayon) are broken. May I borrow yours?" Li Hwa asked Devi.
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Grammar: Prepositions. Choose the correct preposition from the box and fill in each blank. Box: for, into, above, from.
Shaun went ____ the room angrily and shouted at his brother.
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Grammar: Prepositions. Choose the correct preposition from the box and fill in each blank. Box: for, into, above, from.
Max took the jar of cookies ____ the cupboard.
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Grammar: Conjunctions. Choose the correct conjunction from the box and fill in each blank. Box: but, so, when.
She fell down and hurt her knees ____ she did not cry.
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Grammar: Conjunctions. Choose the correct conjunction from the box and fill in each blank. Box: but, so, when.
Yogee dropped the bowl of cereal on the floor ____ he had to clean up the mess.
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Comprehension Cloze: Fill in each blank with the most suitable word of your own. The first letter of each word has been given.
A long time ago, there was a very beautiful candle. One night, the candle saw how well it was lighting up the room, and it was filled (1) w____ pride.
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Comprehension Cloze: Fill in each blank with the most suitable word of your own. The first letter of each word has been given.
"Even the sun could not do better!" it said proudly to its owner, "My flame is bright and I (2) l____ up the whole room!"
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Comprehension Cloze: Fill in each blank with the most suitable word of your own. The first letter of each word has been given.
The owner wanted to teach the candle a lesson not to be so proud. He left the window open (3) b____ he went to sleep.
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Comprehension Cloze: Fill in each blank with the most suitable word of your own. The first letter of each word has been given.
Soon, a strong gust of (4) w____ started to blow into the room and the flame went out.
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Comprehension Cloze: Fill in each blank with the most suitable word of your own. The first letter of each word has been given.
The candle was left shivering alone in the (5) c____ and dark room.
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Section A: Grammar MCQ. Choose the most suitable answer to complete each sentence.
Kelly ____ her homework every night.
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Section A: Grammar MCQ. Choose the most suitable answer to complete each sentence.
The children ____ excited when their teacher gave them their Children's Day presents.
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Section A: Grammar MCQ. Choose the most suitable answer to complete each sentence.
"Why is there so ____ apple juice in the cup?" asked Mark.
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Section A: Grammar MCQ. Choose the most suitable answer to complete each sentence.
We have to swim ____ the river to get to the other side.
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Section A: Grammar MCQ. Choose the most suitable answer to complete each sentence.
The puppy licked ____ paws.
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Section B: Vocabulary MCQ. Choose the most suitable answer to complete each sentence.
The ____ was raised when the show began.
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Section B: Vocabulary MCQ. Choose the most suitable answer to complete each sentence.
The ____ attracted the paper clips easily.
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Section B: Vocabulary MCQ. Choose the most suitable answer to complete each sentence.
The boy participated in the musical with ____ because he had been looking forward to it.
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Section B: Vocabulary MCQ. Choose the most suitable answer to complete each sentence.
The cloud of dust ____ across the floor when the wind blew.
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Section B: Vocabulary MCQ. Choose the most suitable answer to complete each sentence.
The angry monster ____ at the children who entered his den without permission.
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Section C: Grammar Cloze, Passage 1. Read the passage carefully. Choose the correct word from the words given in the box and write its letter (A to D) in each blank. Use each word ONCE only.
An adult female butterfly lays her eggs on a leaf. When the egg hatches, a small caterpillar crawls out ____ eats the eggshell.
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Section C: Grammar Cloze, Passage 1. Read the passage carefully. Choose the correct word from the words given in the box and write its letter (A to D) in each blank. Use each word ONCE only.
____, it begins eating the plant. At this stage, the caterpillar eats the most as it needs food in order to grow.
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Section C: Grammar Cloze, Passage 1. Read the passage carefully. Choose the correct word from the words given in the box and write its letter (A to D) in each blank. Use each word ONCE only.
____ time goes by, the caterpillar grows bigger.
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Section C: Grammar Cloze, Passage 1. Read the passage carefully. Choose the correct word from the words given in the box and write its letter (A to D) in each blank. Use each word ONCE only.
When it gets too big for its skin, it will shed its skin and become a pupa. When the butterfly is ready to emerge, it will dry its wings ____ flying off into the sky. Thereafter, the cycle will begin again.
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Section C: Grammar Cloze, Passage 2. Read the passage carefully. Choose the correct word from the words given in the box and write its letter (A to D) in each blank. Use each word ONCE only.
"Over there you will be able to see the African penguins! Two of the penguins are sitting on their eggs. Can you spot them?" the guide asked the students.
Upon hearing that, everyone was excited and ____ the students inched closer towards the enclosure to peer at the penguins as their guide explained more about them.
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Section C: Grammar Cloze, Passage 2. Read the passage carefully. Choose the correct word from the words given in the box and write its letter (A to D) in each blank. Use each word ONCE only.
It took the students ____ time before one of them excitedly pointed out the penguins that were keeping their eggs warm.
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Section C: Grammar Cloze, Passage 2. Read the passage carefully. Choose the correct word from the words given in the box and write its letter (A to D) in each blank. Use each word ONCE only.
Most of the students looked on in amazement as ____ of them had never seen an African penguin.
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Section C: Grammar Cloze, Passage 2. Read the passage carefully. Choose the correct word from the words given in the box and write its letter (A to D) in each blank. Use each word ONCE only.
At the end of the excursion, ____ of the students wanted to go home as they had an enjoyable time at the zoo. They simply cannot wait for the next trip to the zoo to see the penguin chicks.
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Section D: Editing for Punctuation. Fill in the blanks with the correct punctuation marks.
It was Mother's Day. Jessica and Jane woke up early to make breakfast for their mother. They fried an egg and added chopped tomatoes, onions ____ cheese and a pinch of salt to it.
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Section D: Editing for Punctuation. Fill in the blanks with the correct punctuation marks.
Jane then poured some orange juice into a large cup ____ They crept quietly into their mother's room with the food and drink they had prepared.
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Section D: Editing for Punctuation. Fill in the blanks with the correct punctuation marks.
When Jessica gave the signal, they both shouted, "Surprise ____"
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Section E: Word Order. Arrange the words in the correct order. Then write the sentence on the lines provided.
Ben / bring along / his / forgot / on that / day / rainy / to / umbrella
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Section E: Word Order. Arrange the words in the correct order. Then write the sentence on the lines provided.
both / red and white / garden / roses / in her / Jane / planted
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