Q1
MCQ
1 mark
Sammy was upset that his friends did not ____ him to the party.
P3 English SA1 2025 — Anglo Chinese
Source: Anglo Chinese, 2025
This P3 English SA1 paper from Anglo Chinese (2025) covers cloze passage across 45 questions worth 50 marks. Practise English the way it's tested at P3 level in Singapore, with step-by-step answers on LearnBuddy.
Q2
MCQ
1 mark
"If you would like to purchase the famous painter's artwork, you should visit the ____ tomorrow," the art dealer told me.
Q3
MCQ
1 mark
The glass ____ into pieces when it dropped onto the floor.
Q4
MCQ
1 mark
Ah Hao is as stubborn as a ____, so do not waste your breath trying to persuade him to change his mind.
Q5
MCQ
1 mark
Raju fell into a deep sleep after taking the medicine ____ by the doctor.
Q6
MCQ
1 mark
To Mr Tan's horror, a dog suddenly ran across the road. He was unable to stop his car in time and ____ it.
Q7
MCQ
1 mark
Once a week, Alex ____ his grandmother who is living in Australia.
Q8
MCQ
1 mark
Samuel should ____ swimming from Coach Tan if he wants to fulfil his dreams of taking part in the Olympics.
Q9
MCQ
1 mark
I was sick ____ I did not go to school.
Q10
MCQ
1 mark
You ____ carry an umbrella to school today as there is a possibility that it would rain.
Q11
MCQ
1 mark
"____ are the books you are looking for. I have kept them over there by the window," Tom informed Susan.
Q12
MCQ
1 mark
My mother starts preparing dinner ____ 5 o'clock as it usually takes her an hour to finish cooking.
Q13
MCQ
1 mark
"I do not need ____ money as I will not be buying anything," Sam told his mother.
Q14
MCQ
1 mark
"My brother ____ for the marathon now. It will take place next month," Sam told Lisa proudly.
Q15
MCQ
1 mark
"Sally is not coming for your birthday party, ____ she?" Mrs Lim asked Jane.
Q16
MCQ
1 mark
June ____ when the doorbell rang.
Q17
Structured
1 mark
After classes, I wait by the road as I see ____ friends boarding the school bus. They chat and laugh together, and I cannot help but feel envious as I
Q18
Structured
1 mark
watch ____. The laughter and joy they share while riding the bus
Q19
Structured
1 mark
make ____ wish I could join them.
Q20
Structured
1 mark
Although I appreciate my father's efforts, I often daydream about the experience of riding the bus with my friends, imagining how great it would be to be part of ____ group. Fun, most definitely!
Q21
Structured
1 mark
They ( play / plays ) a crucial role in nature by providing food
Q22
Structured
1 mark
One of the most popular flowers in the world [ is / are ] the rose.
Q23
Structured
1 mark
They are popular gifts, often given on special [ occasion / occasions ] like Mother's Day.
Q24
Structured
1 mark
the Rafflesia is notorious for [ it's / its ] foul odour.
Q25
Structured
1 mark
Did the curse turn the prince into a frog or a toad? Frogs and toads are both amphibians, meaning they live both at land and in water.
Q26
Structured
1 mark
Frogs need to be near water to survive, whereas toads can live ferthur away from water.
Q27
Structured
1 mark
They differ significantly in appearing: frogs have narrow bodies, bulging eyes, and wet, shiny
Q28
Structured
1 mark
skin, while toads have broader bodies, less protruding eyes, and dry, ruff skin.
Q29
Structured
2 marks
Devi will attend the party. Fariz will attend the party too.
Both ____
Q30
Structured
2 marks
She is a good singer. She is not a great dancer.
____ but ____
Q31
Open-ended
1 mark
Which word in paragraph 1 has the same meaning as "lovingly"?
Q32
Structured
2 marks
Based on information from paragraph 1, fill in the blanks below. [2m]
Mr Kansei was an energetic farmer.
What he did with his vegetables: ____
How he felt about farming: ____
Q33
Structured
1 mark
Mr Kansei only ate vegetables.
Q34
Structured
1 mark
Mr Kansei's neighbours and friends enjoyed staying active.
Q35
Structured
1 mark
Write 1, 2 and 3 in the blanks below to show what Mr Kansei did first, next and last in paragraph 3. [1m]
____ He arranged fun activities.
____ He cycled to the mini farm.
____ He chatted with his friends.
Q36
Open-ended
1 mark
Refer to paragraphs 2 and 3. What was an activity Mr Kansei did daily that showed that he was fit? [1m]
Q37
Structured
1 mark
Why is Ogimi village known as "the village of longevity"?
Tick ✔ your chosen answer. [1m]
[ ] It was an old village in Japan.
[ ] It had more than 20 active 100-year-olds.
[ ] The seniors liked to work on mini farms.
Q38
Open-ended
1 mark
What did soldiers have to deal with when they were hurt badly in the 19th century? [1m]
Q39
Open-ended
1 mark
Which word in paragraph 1 has the same meaning as "put up with"? [1m]
Q40
Structured
2 marks
From paragraph 1, state two reasons why the soldiers were given bullets to bite on.
(i) ____ [1m]
(ii) ____ [1m]
Q41
Open-ended
1 mark
What does "bite the bullet" mean in paragraph 2? [1m]
Q42
Open-ended
2 marks
Based on paragraph 2, what is one example of "biting the bullet"? [2m]
Q43
Open-ended
1 mark
What does the word 'it' (line 15) refer to? [1m]
Q44
Structured
1 mark
Which word has the same meaning as 'positive'?
Circle (A) or (B). [1m]
However, it is important to be strong and face them with a good attitude.
(lines 15-16)
(A) (B)
Q45
Structured
1 mark
Tick ✔ your chosen answer. [1m]
"Just like those soldiers who had to be brave during their surgeries, we also need to find our inner strength when dealing with tough situations in our lives." (lines 16-18).
From the statement above, we can tell that the idiom explains the value of
[ ] curiosity
[ ] resilience
[ ] collaboration