Question 1

Pete ______ some water when he finished his workout.
(1) drink
(2) drank
(3) drunk
(4) drinking

Accepted Answer

B. drank. The word 'finished' indicates that the action happened in the past. 'Drank' is the simple past tense form of 'drink', which correctly fits the context of a completed action in the past.

Question 2

Sea urchins have sharp spines. ______ barrier against predators.
(1) This
(2) That
(3) These
(4) Those

Accepted Answer

C. These. The subject 'Sea urchins' and the object 'spines' are plural. Therefore, the demonstrative pronoun used to refer back to 'sharp spines' should also be plural. 'These' is used to refer to plural items that are close by or have just been mentioned.

Question 3

Sacks of rice ______ delivered to the old folks' home every week.
(1) is
(2) are
(3) was
(4) were

Accepted Answer

B. are. The subject 'Sacks of rice' is plural ('Sacks'). The phrase 'every week' indicates a habitual or regular action in the present tense. Therefore, the plural present tense verb 'are' is the correct choice.

Question 4

Fanny shouted with joy when she won first prize in the lucky draw, ______ she?
(1) did
(2) does
(3) didn't
(4) doesn't

Accepted Answer

C. didn't. The main verb in the sentence is 'shouted', which is in the past simple tense and is positive. For a tag question, we use the auxiliary verb in the same tense but in the negative form, followed by the pronoun. Thus, 'didn't she?' is correct.

Question 5

When the firefighters arrived, they found that the house had been completely destroyed. The flames had burned ______ inside.
(1) everything
(2) something
(3) anything
(4) nothing

Accepted Answer

A. everything. If the house was 'completely destroyed', it logically implies that 'everything' inside it had burned. 'Nothing' would mean the opposite, and 'something' or 'anything' would not convey the completeness of the destruction.

Question 6

I like to go jogging in the morning ______ Ben likes to exercise at night.
(1) as
(2) and
(3) when
(4) while

Accepted Answer

D. while. 'While' is the most suitable conjunction here as it is used to introduce a contrasting or parallel situation, highlighting that two different activities are preferred at different times by two different people.

Question 7

"The bus ______ at the bus stop. Quickly, let's run to catch it!" James shouted to Gopal.
(1) arrives
(2) arrived
(3) is arriving
(4) was arriving

Accepted Answer

C. is arriving. The phrase 'Quickly, let's run to catch it!' indicates an urgent action in the present, meaning the bus is in the process of arriving or is about to arrive very soon. The present continuous tense 'is arriving' expresses an action happening at or around the time of speaking.

Question 8

Kate wanted to ______ a song for her mother to celebrate her birthday.
(1) sing
(2) sang
(3) sung
(4) sings

Accepted Answer

A. sing. After a verb followed by 'to' (an infinitive phrase), the base form of the verb is used. Therefore, 'wanted to sing' is the correct construction.

Question 9

The sunset painted the sky in ______ shades of orange and pink, brighter than anyone had seen before.
(1) loud
(2) busy
(3) strong
(4) vibrant

Accepted Answer

D. vibrant. 'Vibrant' means full of energy and life, or bright and striking in color. This best describes the intense and beautiful colors of a spectacular sunset, especially one described as 'brighter than anyone had seen before'.

Question 10

The mountain was covered in snow and sparkled in the sunlight. The view was ______!
(1) unique
(2) unusual
(3) shocking
(4) astounding

Accepted Answer

D. astounding. 'Astounding' means surprisingly impressive or notable. A mountain covered in sparkling snow creates an awe-inspiring view, making 'astounding' the most fitting adjective.

Question 11

My aunt is a ______ who studies about plants that grow in the rainforest.
(1) florist
(2) farmer
(3) botanist
(4) gardener

Accepted Answer

C. botanist. A 'botanist' is a scientist specializing in the study of plants, which accurately describes someone who 'studies about plants that grow in the rainforest'.

Question 12

The children kept asking for ice cream again and again. Their mother finally ______ and bought them some.
(1) gave in
(2) gave off
(3) gave out
(4) gave away

Accepted Answer

A. gave in. To 'give in' means to finally agree to something that you have opposed, often after being pressured. This fits the context of the children repeatedly asking and the mother eventually yielding to their request.

Question 13

When did Jon and Sam become very close friends?
(1) When they played tag together
(2) When they found out they were neighbours
(3) When they realised they had the same favourite video game

Accepted Answer

C. When they realised they had the same favourite video game. This is a listening comprehension question. The specific audio text is not provided in the document. Based on the answer key, option (3) is correct.

Question 14

It was ______ hot yesterday. We drank lots of water to stay hydrated.
(1) badly
(2) wildly
(3) barely
(4) terribly

Accepted Answer

D. terribly. 'Terribly' is an intensifier meaning extremely or very. 'Terribly hot' is a common idiom used to express that the heat was extreme, which is consistent with the need to drink 'lots of water to stay hydrated'.

Question 15

Rangers warned the hikers to be careful as a ______ of wolves had been spotted nearby.
(1) herd
(2) pack
(3) team
(4) group

Accepted Answer

B. pack. The correct collective noun for a group of wolves is a 'pack'.

Question 16

Why did Jon look for Sam after the weekend?
(1) To ask Sam if he knew anyone who wanted to adopt the kittens
(2) To share that he had bought the newest video game
(3) To share that he had adopted a kitten

Accepted Answer

B. To share that he had bought the newest video game. This is a listening comprehension question. The specific audio text is not provided in the document. Based on the answer key, option (2) is correct.

Question 17

Tom reached the airport ______ and managed to catch his flight in time.
(1) at one's fingertips
(2) to bury the hatchet
(3) at the eleventh hour
(4) to turn over a new leaf

Accepted Answer

C. at the eleventh hour. The idiom 'at the eleventh hour' means at the last possible moment. This fits the context of someone barely managing to catch their flight, implying they arrived just in time.

Question 18

What did Jon do immediately when he arrived at home after school?
(1) He put his kitten into a blanket.
(2) He made his way straight to Sam's house.
(3) He told his mother that he would visit Sam.

Accepted Answer

C. He told his mother that he would visit Sam.. This is a listening comprehension question. The specific audio text is not provided in the document. Based on the answer key, option (3) is correct.

Question 19

If Sam misses the first Magic Performance, what time is the next show he can catch?
(1) 3 p.m.
(2) 7 p.m.
(3) 2.45 p.m.
(4) 6.45 p.m.

Accepted Answer

A. 3 p.m.. According to the 'Magic Performances' section, Session 1 is at 11 a.m., Session 2 is at 3 p.m., and Session 3 is at 7 p.m. If Sam misses the first performance (11 a.m.), the next one he can catch is at 3 p.m.

Question 20

Peter is eleven years old and his height is 135 cm. Which of the following activities will he not get to enjoy during the carnival?
(1) Pirate Ship
(2) Bouncy Castle
(3) Spinning Teacups
(4) Roller Coaster Ride

Accepted Answer

B. Bouncy Castle. The 'Bouncy Castle' has a 'Maximum height: 120cm'. Since Peter is 135 cm tall, he exceeds this limit and thus cannot enjoy the Bouncy Castle. The 'Roller Coaster ride' has a 'Minimum height: 130cm', which Peter meets.

Question 21

Trina arrives at the carnival at 4.15 pm and can only stay for 2 hours. Which of the following activities can she enjoy?
(1) Bouncy Castle
(2) Magic Caricature
(3) Spinning Teacups
(4) Magic Performance

Accepted Answer

C. Spinning Teacups. Trina arrives at 4:15 p.m. and leaves at 6:15 p.m.
- Bouncy Castle: Sessions end at 4 p.m. and start at 7 p.m., so she misses both.
- Magic Caricature: Has a break time from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., so she arrives and leaves during the break.
- Magic Performance: Sessions are at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m., so she misses all.
- Carnival Rides (like Spinning Teacups) are generally available throughout the carnival hours (10 a.m. - 10 p.m.) with no specific time restrictions mentioned, making them accessible to Trina.

Question 22

Sally has queries and would like to find out more. Due to her work, she only has time to do so after 7 p.m. daily. She should ______.
(1) call the organisers at 65552222
(2) head down to Marina Bay Community Centre
(3) email the organisers at MBCC@onepa.gov.sg
(4) check the organisers' website www.onepa.gov

Accepted Answer

C. email the organisers at MBCC@onepa.gov.sg. The contact information states that phone calls and visits to the Marina Bay Community Centre are available from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Monday to Sunday). Since Sally can only enquire after 7 p.m., these options are not suitable. The poster offers 'Alternatively, you can email us at MBCC@onepa.gov.sg', which can be done at any time.

Question 23

Which of the following statements is True?
(1) All participants can get a goodie bag.
(2) The event is being held for the first time.
(3) All children and elderly get free entry to the carnival.
(4) You cannot buy tickets at the entrance of the carnival on 20 December.

Accepted Answer

D. You cannot buy tickets at the entrance of the carnival on 20 December.. Let's evaluate each option:
(1) 'Limited to first 100 participants' for goodie bags, so not all participants. (False)
(2) The event was 'Voted 'The best 2024 Family Carnival'', indicating it was held before. (False)
(3) 'Free Entry for Children below 12 years old' only, no mention of elderly. (False)
(4) 'Tickets can only be purchased online by scanning the QR code.' This implies tickets cannot be bought at the entrance. (True)

P3 English SA2 2025 — Maha Bodhi

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