Question 1

While Hasan ____ up the mountain, his stomach growled.

Accepted Answer

(3) was climbing. The verb 'growled' is in the past tense, indicating a past event. The action of climbing happened concurrently with the stomach growling. Therefore, the past continuous tense 'was climbing' is appropriate for a singular subject 'Hasan'.

Question 2

Dan and his cousin sat ____ the river to fish.

Accepted Answer

(2) by. The preposition 'by' is used to indicate proximity or being beside something. Sitting 'by the river' correctly expresses that they were next to the river for fishing.

Question 3

"We were looking forward to the party. ____ did you cancel it?" Pam asked.

Accepted Answer

(1) Why. The question is asking for the reason or cause of the cancellation, which is best conveyed by the interrogative adverb 'Why'.

Question 4

Mrs Yaz told her pupils to distribute the gifts among ____

Accepted Answer

(4) themselves. 'Pupils' is a plural noun. The reflexive pronoun must agree in number with the subject, so 'themselves' is the correct choice to refer to the pupils.

Question 5

She did not ____ the meeting yesterday because she was feeling unwell.

Accepted Answer

(1) attend. When using the auxiliary verb 'did' (in 'did not'), the main verb that follows must be in its base form (infinitive without 'to'). Therefore, 'attend' is the correct choice.

Question 6

My neighbour Karen lives only ____ doors away from me.

Accepted Answer

(3) a few. 'Doors' is a countable noun. 'A few' is used with countable nouns to indicate a small, indefinite quantity. 'Little' and 'much' are used with uncountable nouns.

Question 7

Peter had a cold ____ he stayed at home to rest.

Accepted Answer

(2) so. The word 'so' is a conjunction used to indicate a consequence or result. Peter had a cold, and as a result, he stayed at home to rest.

Question 8

The boys ____ dinner by themselves every day as their parents come home late from work.

Accepted Answer

(1) prepare. The phrase 'every day' indicates a habitual action, requiring the simple present tense. Since 'The boys' is a plural subject, the verb should be 'prepare'.

Question 9

"The old family recipe is ____. It has been passed down by your grandmother to us," Mother explained.

Accepted Answer

(3) ours. The phrase 'to us' indicates that the recipe belongs to the speaker and the people being addressed. Therefore, the possessive pronoun 'ours' is the correct choice.

Question 10

Leah is a responsible and kind monitor. ____ traits make her a good leader.

Accepted Answer

(3) These. 'Traits' is a plural noun. Therefore, the plural demonstrative pronoun 'These' is needed to refer to the responsible and kind qualities mentioned in the preceding sentence.

Question 11

The old man in the crowd looks ____, but I am unable to remember who he is.

Accepted Answer

(2) familiar. If someone looks recognizable but you cannot remember their identity, they look 'familiar'. 'Similar' means alike, 'peculiar' means strange, and 'particular' means specific.

Question 12

The bully gave the timid boy a ____ look and snatched all his pocket money.

Accepted Answer

(2) menacing. A bully snatching money would likely give a threatening or intimidating look, which is best described as 'menacing'. 'Puzzled' means confused, 'suspicious' suggests distrust, and 'sympathetic' means showing pity or sorrow.

Question 13

His ____ remarks about his success made him seem arrogant.

Accepted Answer

(3) boastful. To seem 'arrogant' means to show an offensive attitude of superiority or self-importance. 'Boastful' remarks involve excessive pride and showing off, which would make someone seem arrogant. 'Humble' and 'modest' are antonyms, while 'confident' does not necessarily imply arrogance.

Question 14

Larry ____ on a solo trip around the world to explore new cultures.

Accepted Answer

(2) set out. The phrasal verb 'set out' means to start a journey or undertaking, which fits the context of embarking on a solo trip around the world.

Question 15

The camp is organised by ____

Accepted Answer

(4) Aspen Youth Outdoor Club. The advertisement clearly states 'Organiser: Aspen Youth Outdoor Club' under the 'YOUNG ADVENTURERS DAY CAMP' heading.

Question 16

The main purpose of this advertisement is to get youths to ____

Accepted Answer

(1) sign up for the camp. The advertisement's primary goal is to promote the 'Young Adventurers Day Camp' and encourage participation, as indicated by phrases like 'Register Now!' and 'Scan the QR code below to register!'. While membership offers a discount, the main call to action is for the camp itself.

Question 17

If Mr Lum wants to sign up his two children for the camp, he needs to ____

Accepted Answer

(4) scan the given QR code. The advertisement explicitly states, 'Scan the QR code below to register!' as the method for signing up. The phone number and website are listed under 'For more enquiries'.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

(1) The camp is held at Pulau Ubin.. Statement (1) is true as the ad says 'Discover the excitement of the great outdoors at Pulau Ubin!'. Statement (2) is false because the date is '6 September 2025 (Saturday)'. Statement (3) is false as the discount is 'Early Bird Discount: Register by 31 May', not for all participants. Statement (4) is not necessarily true; while a 9-year-old can join (age group 9-14), a 'younger sister' might be below the age limit (e.g., 7 or 8 years old).

Question 19

Which word has the same meaning as 'believed in'? Circle either (A) or (B). [1m]
She trusted Florence. Indeed, Florence Nightingale changed the future
of nursing forever.

Accepted Answer

(A) trusted. The word 'trusted' is synonymous with 'believed in'. The sentence 'She trusted Florence' directly uses this synonym.

P3 English SA1 2025 — CHIJ

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