P2 English SA2 2025 — Nanyang | Singapore Past Year Paper

Q: Where did ___ owl go?

C. the. Use 'the' for a specific owl already known in context; 'an' would be possible only if introducing for the first time, but 'the' is the marked answer indicating a specific owl.

Q: There are ___ oranges left in the box.

A. no. 'Oranges' is a plural countable noun. 'Much' and 'little' are for uncountable nouns. Only 'no' works with plural countables.

Q: Jane and John ___ up early this morning.

C. woke. 'This morning' refers to a completed past action, so the past tense 'woke' is needed.

Q: "___ better to be safe than sorry," Mother warned.

C. It's. The blank needs 'It is' contracted, which is 'It's'. 'Its' is possessive; 'It' alone needs a verb.

Q: The goose ___ laying some eggs earlier.

B. was. 'Goose' is singular and 'earlier' indicates past, so the singular past 'was' is correct.

Q: I made a ___ at this restaurant for my party.

C. reservation. You 'make a reservation' at a restaurant to book a table — the standard collocation.

Q: The snake ___ back to its nest.

B. slithered. Snakes move by 'slithering'. 'Cringed' is reacting in fear; 'shrieked' is making a loud cry.

Q: The paper was ___ as a result of his rough handling.

C. crumpled. Paper is 'crumpled' when crushed or wrinkled. 'Cracked' and 'broken' apply to hard objects.

Q: A ___ digs for precious minerals underground.

A. miner. A 'miner' specifically digs for minerals underground; farmers grow crops; contractors build structures.

Q: The airplane glides along the ___ before takeoff.

C. runway. Aeroplanes accelerate along a 'runway' before takeoff. The sky is after takeoff; tunnels are for cars/trains.

Q1 MCQ 1 mark

Where did ___ owl go?

Q2 MCQ 1 mark

There are ___ oranges left in the box.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark

Jane and John ___ up early this morning.

Q4 MCQ 1 mark

"___ better to be safe than sorry," Mother warned.

Q5 MCQ 1 mark

The goose ___ laying some eggs earlier.

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

I made a ___ at this restaurant for my party.

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

The snake ___ back to its nest.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

The paper was ___ as a result of his rough handling.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

A ___ digs for precious minerals underground.

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

The airplane glides along the ___ before takeoff.

Q11 Open-ended 1 mark

Jon spotted a beehive hanging from a tree branch. He wanted to get some honey (21)___ of it. [Choose from: (A) from (B) into (C) on (D) out (E) over (F) with]

Q12 Open-ended 1 mark

When he used a stick to prod at the beehive, a bee flew out and stung him (22)___ the nose.

Q13 Open-ended 1 mark

Jon became angry and started hitting the beehive. Soon, all the bees swarmed after him and he was stung all (23)___ his body.

Q14 Open-ended 1 mark

Jon ran quickly and jumped (24)___ a nearby pond to save himself.

Q15 Open-ended 1 mark

White storks migrate during the change in season. Each bird (25)___ from one place to another in search of food and shelter. [Choose from: (A) fly (B) flew (C) has flown (D) flies (E) will fly (F) were flying]

Q16 Open-ended 1 mark

To make their long journey safe, the birds (26)___ closely as part of the flock in a V formation.

Q17 Open-ended 1 mark

Last autumn, these white storks (27)___ to Africa to spend winter there.

Q18 Open-ended 1 mark

I wonder where these migratory birds (28)___ to this year.

Q19 Open-ended 1 mark

"Stop Thief ( )" the old lady screamed.

Q20 Open-ended 1 mark

"Have you had your recess ( )" Mr Lee asked.

Q21 Open-ended 1 mark

A Happy Meal includes a burger ( ) fries and a small cup of drink.

Q22 Open-ended 1 mark

Rearrange into a correct sentence beginning with the underlined word: had / a / March / We / concert / last

Q23 Open-ended 1 mark

Rearrange into a correct sentence beginning with the underlined word: parents / pleased / with / My / were / results / my

Q24 Open-ended 1 mark

Rearrange into a correct sentence beginning with the underlined word: before / my / road / raised / the / crossing / hand / I

Q25 Open-ended 1 mark

Combine the two sentences using 'because': Jill likes animals. Jill wants to be a vet.

Q26 Open-ended 1 mark

Combine the two sentences using 'When': The school bell rang. The pupils were having their English lesson.

Q27 Open-ended 1 mark

Combine the two sentences using 'and': We bought a packet of chips. We bought a bottle of juice.

Q28 Open-ended 1 mark

[Refer to the 'Flowerpot Bread' recipe poster] This poster is a ___ showing how to bake flowerpot bread.

Q29 Open-ended 1 mark

After mixing the ingredients, we have to ___ the dough for ten minutes.

Q30 Open-ended 1 mark

We should wear ___ when touching hot objects.

Q31 MCQ 1 mark

Luke went with his ___ for a hiking trip.

Q32 MCQ 1 mark

What did Luke do after becoming impatient with his mother?

Q33 Open-ended 1 mark

How did Luke feel after he heard those rude words? Put a tick beside the box with the correct answer. [Options: Luke was upset / Luke was joyful / Luke was thrilled]

Q34 Open-ended 1 mark

[Refer to the sentences: "Go away!" Luke finally bellowed. When he heard the same nasty words echoed back to him, he buried his head and wailed loudly.] Which word in the two sentences has the same meaning as 'roared'?

Q35 Open-ended 2 marks

What did Luke do after he heard the same nasty words echoed back to him?

Q36 Open-ended 2 marks

Which sentence in the passage tells you that Luke was happy to see his mother? The sentence is ___.

Q37 Structured 2 marks

How do we know Luke's mother forgave him? What was the lesson Luke learnt?

Q38 MCQ 1 mark

There ___ an ant in my soup when I had dinner yesterday.

Q39 MCQ 1 mark

I like listening to ___ girl singing over there.

Q40 MCQ 1 mark

The boy ___ when the teacher walked into the classroom.

Q41 MCQ 1 mark

The children ___ playing in the garden.

Q42 MCQ 1 mark

Taking too ___ sugar is not good for your health.

Q43 MCQ 1 mark

The mouse ___ in the kitchen.

Q44 MCQ 1 mark

My puppy went ___ a week ago.

Q45 MCQ 1 mark

These books were ___ from my aunt.

Q46 MCQ 1 mark

A ___ of birds flew in the sky.

Q47 MCQ 1 mark

You should get your teeth checked by a ___ at least twice in a year.

Q48 Open-ended 1 mark

The little boy sat on the table near the window. To get his attention, I stamped my feet (21)___ the rug. [Choose from: (A) at (B) from (C) in (D) of (E) on (F) under]

Q49 Open-ended 1 mark

When the boy saw the dog, he jumped down (22)___ the table.

Q50 Open-ended 1 mark

He picked the dog up (23)___ his arms.

Q51 Open-ended 1 mark

Breaking free from the boy, the dog dived (24)___ the bed.

Q52 Open-ended 1 mark

Peter and Mary packed the things for their vacation. They took many things with (25)___. [Choose from: (A) her (B) him (C) me (D) you (E) us (F) them]

Q53 Open-ended 1 mark

Uncle Charlie raised his hand and signalled them to follow (26)___.

Q54 Open-ended 1 mark

"Hurry up, Peter and Mary! Follow (27)___!" said Uncle Charlie excitedly.

Q55 Open-ended 1 mark

"Wait for (28)___, Uncle Charlie!" shouted the children happily.

Q56 Open-ended 1 mark

"Which hotel will we be staying in ( )" Peter asked his mother.

Q57 Open-ended 1 mark

"Save this man ( ) He has fainted!" shouted the girl anxiously.

Q58 Open-ended 1 mark

I love to eat mangoes ( ) strawberries and apples.

Q59 Open-ended 1 mark

Rearrange into a correct sentence beginning with the underlined word: had / cried / terrible / She / a / toothache / loudly / as / she

Q60 Open-ended 1 mark

Rearrange into a correct sentence beginning with the underlined word: his / present / birthday / for / a / He / bought / mother

Q61 Open-ended 1 mark

Rearrange into a correct sentence beginning with the underlined word: room / waved / the / Ken / and / left / goodbye

Q62 Open-ended 1 mark

Combine the two sentences using 'but': John likes apples. His brother likes pears.

Q63 Open-ended 1 mark

Combine the two sentences using 'because': It was too windy. Sarah switched off the fan.

Q64 Open-ended 1 mark

Combine the two sentences using 'when': I told him my secret. He was shocked.

Q65 Open-ended 1 mark

[Refer to the Children's Day Carnival poster] The carnival is to celebrate ___.

Q66 Open-ended 1 mark

The second prize winner of the lucky draw will receive a $20 ___.

Q67 Open-ended 1 mark

Each ticket holder will receive a ___ before entering the carnival.

Q68 MCQ 1 mark

Harry participated in the ___ competition.

Q69 MCQ 1 mark

What happened to Harry while he was running?

Q70 Open-ended 1 mark

What was the first thing Mr Tan did after Harry fell? [Options: He patted Harry's shoulder / He helped Harry up / He comforted Harry]

Q71 Open-ended 1 mark

[Refer to: Harry crushed a piece of paper he was holding tightly in his hands. With every last bit of his strength, he hurled the ball of paper into the dustbin.] Which word in the 2 sentences above has the same meaning as 'threw'?

Q72 Open-ended 2 marks

Why was everyone shocked when Harry wailed loudly?

Q73 Open-ended 2 marks

Why did the children apologise to Harry?

Q74 Open-ended 2 marks

Why did Harry nod happily?

Q75 MCQ 1 mark

There are ___ coins in the piggy bank.

Q76 MCQ 1 mark

They ___ at the movies just now.

Q77 MCQ 1 mark

___ boy at the other end of the field is flying a kite.

Q78 MCQ 1 mark

They ___ at the playground now.

Q79 MCQ 1 mark

The elephant is carrying a log with ___ trunk.

Q80 MCQ 1 mark

The train travelled through a ___ in the mountains.

Q81 MCQ 1 mark

The mouse ___ into the hole when it saw the cat.

Q82 MCQ 1 mark

The angry giant ___, "Give me some bread!"

Q83 MCQ 1 mark

The butterfly ___ from flower to flower.

Q84 MCQ 1 mark

His shirt is ___ and he needs to iron it.

Q85 Open-ended 1 mark

I searched high and low for my toy bunny. Usually, it would be lying (11)___ my bed where I would hug it to sleep. [Choose from: (A) above (B) for (C) in (D) on (E) to (F) under]

Q86 Open-ended 1 mark

I bent down to look (12)___ the bed as I might have dropped it, but it was not there.

Q87 Open-ended 1 mark

Then, I searched (13)___ my toy box and still could not find my toy bunny.

Q88 Open-ended 1 mark

Jane was walking to school. Suddenly, (14)___ saw something. [Choose from: (A) he (B) her (C) it (D) she (E) they (F) you]

Q89 Open-ended 1 mark

(15)___ was a very colourful drawing.

Q90 Open-ended 1 mark

To her surprise, (16)___ had also drawn a rainbow.

Q91 Open-ended 1 mark

"May I know the way to the canteen ( )" asked the lady.

Q92 Open-ended 1 mark

The bus will be arriving in five minutes ( )

Q93 Open-ended 1 mark

The drink stall serves coffee ( ) tea and soft drinks.

Q94 Open-ended 1 mark

Rearrange into a correct sentence beginning with the underlined word: girl / park / walking / in / her / The / is / dog / the

Q95 Open-ended 1 mark

Rearrange into a correct sentence beginning with the underlined word: ask / his / Ben / bring / homework / Please / to / tomorrow

Q96 Open-ended 1 mark

Rearrange into a correct sentence beginning with the underlined word: won / in / a / first / contest / He / prize / singing

Q97 Open-ended 1 mark

Combine the two sentences using 'and': Butterflies are insects. Ants are also insects.

Q98 Open-ended 1 mark

Combine the two sentences using 'because': She went to see a doctor. She had a stomachache.

Q99 Open-ended 1 mark

Combine the two sentences using 'but': Mrs Tan told the boy to keep his book. The boy did not listen.

Q100 Open-ended 1 mark

[Refer to the Doggie Carnival poster: Sunday, 12 March 2018, 4 pm to 6 pm, East Coast Park] The Doggie Carnival will be held at ___.

Q101 Open-ended 1 mark

The first 100 people who bring their dogs will get a ___ each.

Q102 Open-ended 1 mark

Learn how to take care of your dog by attending a ___ given by Dr. Tan.

Q103 MCQ 1 mark

The monkey wished he could ___.

Q104 Open-ended 2 marks

Why did the monkey tie one end of the net to the tree branch?

Q105 Open-ended 1 mark

[Refer to: The monkey could not swim. It got tangled up in the net and nearly drowned.] Which word in the two sentences above tells you the monkey was trapped?

Q106 Structured 1 mark

Write 1, 2 and 3 in the brackets below to show the order of events that took place in the passage. ( ) The monkey nearly drowned. ( ) The monkey pulled a net to the river. ( ) The monkey watched the fishermen drop a net into the river.

Q107 Open-ended 2 marks

What did the fishermen do when they saw the monkey in the river?

Q108 MCQ 1 mark

Although they are twins, Megan and Kate like different things and ___ not have the same hobbies.

Q109 MCQ 1 mark

Sandy and Tom ___ for their drawing class later this afternoon.

Q110 MCQ 1 mark

"This is ___ hotel room. We will be staying here for the week," Father told us.

Q111 MCQ 1 mark

I do not know ___ people in that car.

Q112 MCQ 1 mark

This wallet is ___ than the other one.

Q113 MCQ 1 mark

"Stop running!" the policeman ___ at the thief.

Q114 MCQ 1 mark

The deer scampered away ___ when it heard a loud gun shot.

Q115 MCQ 1 mark

The child ___ in fear at the sight of the fierce dog.

Q116 MCQ 1 mark

Tania sealed the ___ to her birthday party in an envelope and mailed it to her best friend.

Q117 MCQ 1 mark

The ___ is the person who draws the pictures in a story book.

Q118 Open-ended 1 mark

It was raining heavily. I was on my way home (11)___ school. [Choose from: (A) at (B) for (C) from (D) in (E) on (F) to]

Q119 Open-ended 1 mark

Unfortunately, I had left my umbrella (12)___ home and was thoroughly drenched.

Q120 Open-ended 1 mark

After the shower, I lay (13)___ the sofa to rest as I felt sick.

Q121 Open-ended 1 mark

Somehow, I managed to reach (14)___ the phone to call my mother.

Q122 Open-ended 1 mark

It was a Sunday morning. Jane and (15)___ parents were at a food centre when she saw a sign. [Choose from: (A) her (B) his (C) I (D) their (E) we (F) you]

Q123 Open-ended 1 mark

Father said that the sign encouraged people to clear (16)___ tables after eating.

Q124 Open-ended 1 mark

Just then, Jane saw a man leaving (17)___ dirty plates on a table.

Q125 Open-ended 1 mark

"Do (18)___ think we should remind him to clear up the table?" Jane asked Mother.

Q126 Open-ended 1 mark

Write the correct spelling of the underlined word: Vivian was exsited to hear that she had been selected for the singing competition.

Q127 Open-ended 1 mark

Write the correct spelling of the underlined word: We had a sumptous meal for dinner.

Q128 Open-ended 1 mark

Write the correct spelling of the underlined word: We could not complite our homework in time.

Q129 Open-ended 1 mark

Write the correct spelling of the underlined word: Paul loves baking and enjoys collecting reciepes for cakes.

Q130 Open-ended 2 marks

Arrange the words in the correct order to form a sentence beginning with the underlined word: night / mother / cooked / last / My / eggs / dinner / for

Q131 Open-ended 2 marks

Arrange the words in the correct order to form a sentence beginning with the underlined word: going / my / camp / for / are / the / of / All / friends

Q132 Open-ended 2 marks

Combine the two sentences using 'because': It had rained heavily. The beach was muddy.

Q133 Open-ended 2 marks

Combine the two sentences using 'when': The doorbell rang suddenly. She jumped out of her seat.

Q134 MCQ 1 mark

At first, Adam could not sleep because ___.

Q135 MCQ 1 mark

The loud banging sounds came from ___.

Q136 Open-ended 1 mark

[Refer to: The toilet door moved as something banged on it from the inside. "Who's there?" Adam asked nervously.] Which word in the sentences above tells you that Adam was scared?

Q137 Structured 2 marks

Put a tick beside each sentence to indicate if it is true or false: a) David was Adam's older brother. b) David and Adam slept in the same room.

Q138 Open-ended 2 marks

What was David doing when Adam ran into his room?

Q139 Structured 1 mark

Write 1, 2 and 3 in the brackets below to show the order of events that took place in the passage. ( ) David told Adam a riddle. ( ) Apple hid in the toilet. ( ) Adam had dinner with his family.

Q140 Open-ended 2 marks

Why did Adam not know that he had locked Apple in the toilet?

P2 English SA2 2025 — Nanyang

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