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P3 English SA1 2025 — Rosyth
P3
English
2025
SA1
29 questions
26 marks
Source: Rosyth, 2025
This P3 English SA1 paper from Rosyth (2025) contains 29 questions worth 26 marks. Use it as a study reference for English topics typically tested at P3 level in Singapore schools.
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Q1
MCQ
1 mark
The boys ____ playing soccer in the school field now.
(1) is
(2) was
(3) are
(4) were
Explanation
The word "now" indicates that the action is happening in the present. "The boys" is a plural subject, requiring the plural present tense verb "are" to form the present continuous tense "are playing".
Q2
MCQ
1 mark
They ____ for the bus when it started to rain.
(1) wait
(2) will wait
(3) are waiting
(4) were waiting
Explanation
The phrase "when it started to rain" indicates a past event that interrupted or occurred while another action was ongoing. This calls for the past continuous tense. "They" is plural, so "were waiting" is the correct form.
Q3
MCQ
1 mark
He was tired ____ he went to bed early.
(1) so
(2) or
(3) but
(4) because
Explanation
The second clause, "he went to bed early," provides the reason for the first clause, "He was tired." The conjunction "because" is used to introduce a reason or cause.
Q4
MCQ
1 mark
Last week, Emily was ____ because she was working on her projects and helping her classmates at the same time.
(1) as slow as a snail
(2) as busy as a bee
(3) as quiet as a mouse
(4) as cool as a cucumber
Explanation
The phrase "working on her projects and helping her classmates at the same time" describes a state of being extremely occupied. The idiom "as busy as a bee" perfectly conveys this meaning.
Q5
MCQ
1 mark
The kind and considerate student ____ gave up her seat on the bus to a pregnant lady.
(1) diligently
(2) hesitantly
(3) thoughtfully
(4) reluctantly
Explanation
A "kind and considerate student" would give up their seat with careful thought for the pregnant lady's comfort. "Thoughtfully" means showing careful consideration or thought, which aligns with the description of the student.
Q6
MCQ
1 mark
The librarian crossed her arms and ____ at the noisy students near the shelves.
(1) gazed
(2) beamed
(3) grinned
(4) frowned
Explanation
A librarian crossing their arms and looking at "noisy students" suggests displeasure or disapproval. "Frowned" indicates a look of annoyance or unhappiness, which is the most suitable reaction in this context.
Q7
MCQ
1 mark
🖼 Visual
Visual context
A visual advertisement for the "Young Readers Challenge 2025" with "Adventures Through Reading" explicitly stated as the theme.
The theme of the Young Readers Challenge 2025 is ____
(1) Love for Reading
(2) Exciting Adventures
(3) Imaginative Journeys
(4) Adventures Through Reading
Explanation
The advertisement clearly states under the main title: "Theme: 'Adventures Through Reading'".
Q8
MCQ
1 mark
🖼 Visual
Visual context
A visual advertisement for the "Young Readers Challenge 2025", which includes a paragraph describing its purpose: "The Young Readers Challenge 2025 is a reading and book review competition for primary school students. Students can go on imaginative journeys and share their thoughts in a fun and creative book review by reading exciting adventure books. They can choose from a list of recommended titles or select their own, allowing them to discover new stories and grow their love for reading."
The main purpose of the Young Readers Challenge is to ____
(1) encourage a love for reading and creative expression
(2) allow students to go on imaginative journeys
(3) get students to visit the community libraries
(4) promote Book Haven Club
Explanation
The section "An Annual Competition for Primary School Students" states: "Students can go on imaginative journeys and share their thoughts in a fun and creative book review by reading exciting adventure books. They can choose from a list of recommended titles or select their own, allowing them to discover new stories and grow their love for reading." Option (1) best encapsulates this goal.
Q9
MCQ
1 mark
🖼 Visual
Visual context
A visual advertisement for the "Young Readers Challenge 2025", with a "How to Participate" section that lists: "1) Read an adventure story. 2) Register online at www.bookhaven.com. 3) Write a short review on what you like about the book and your favourite part of the story."
Participants will need to submit a ____ for the competition.
(1) story of their choice
(2) list of books they have read
(3) story about their reading experience
(4) book review about an adventure story they have read
Explanation
Under "How to Participate", point 3 clearly states: "Write a short review on what you like about the book and your favourite part of the story." The preceding points and the general description mention "reading exciting adventure books," hence "book review about an adventure story they have read" is the most specific and accurate.
Q10
MCQ
1 mark
🖼 Visual
Visual context
A visual advertisement for the "Young Readers Challenge 2025", with an "Announcement and Exhibition" section that states: "Selected book reviews will be featured on the Book Haven Club website and displayed at the community libraries from 10 July 2025."
The selected book reviews will be displayed at ____
(1) school libraries
(2) primary schools
(3) Book Haven Club
(4) community libraries
Explanation
Under "Announcement and Exhibition," it states: "Selected book reviews will be featured on the Book Haven Club website and displayed at the community libraries from 10 July 2025."
Q11
MCQ
1 mark
🖼 Visual
Visual context
A visual advertisement for the "Young Readers Challenge 2025", containing details about prizes (Grand Prize: $300 Book voucher, Trophy; 10 finalists: $50 Book voucher, Certificate of Achievement), competition details (Submission Deadline: 30 June 2025, Date of Results: 5 July 2025), and target audience (primary school students).
Which of the following statements about the competition is true?
(1) The grand prize winner will receive $300 and a certificate.
(2) Students must submit their book reviews by 10 July 2025.
(3) The results of the competition will be announced on 5 July 2025.
(4) The competition is open to primary and secondary school students.
Explanation
Option (3) is true as the "Competition Details" section states: "Date of Results: 5 July 2025." Option (1) is false because the grand prize includes a $300 book voucher and a trophy, not a certificate. Option (2) is false because the submission deadline is 30 June 2025, not 10 July 2025. Option (4) is false as the competition is specifically for "Primary School Students."
Q12
Open-ended
1 mark
Sam and Jake were in the school garden. Jake wanted to help Sam learn how to plant. ____ gathered their tools while the teacher checked that they had placed their plants in the right spots.
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Q13
Open-ended
1 mark
With ____ watering can in hand, Sam looked at the small patch of soil and took a deep breath. He carefully dug a hole, placed the seedling inside,
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Q14
Open-ended
1 mark
He carefully dug a hole, placed the seedling inside, and covered ____ with soil. With one last sprinkle of water, they finished their planting.
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Q15
Open-ended
1 mark
Henry stood on the stage, his hands ____ as he got ready to tell his story in front of the audience.
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Q16
Open-ended
1 mark
As he began his humorous opening, he heard ____ from the audience as they giggled at his funny opening. He continued telling his story with confidence.
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Q17
Open-ended
1 mark
The audience was listening to his story attentively. His performance was ____.
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Q18
Structured
1 mark
The playground was crowded. The park was crowded too.
Both
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Q19
Structured
1 mark
The book was interesting. She finished reading the book in one day.
____ so ____ that
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Q20
Open-ended
1 mark
Betty had always been fascinated by sunflowers. Since she was little, she dreamed of having a garden ____ of these bright, golden flowers.
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Q21
Open-ended
1 mark
As she grew older, her passion only grew stronger. She ____ most of her free time learning about sunflowers.
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Q22
Open-ended
1 mark
Eventually, Betty organised a sunflower festival in her village, sharing ____ love and knowledge. Her efforts inspired many to plant sunflowers and Betty felt proud of the impact she had made.
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Q23
Open-ended
1 mark
Which word in the first paragraph shows that Lina was fearful of the water? (1m)
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Q24
Structured
🖼 Visual
Visual context
A table for True/False questions. The statement for question 24 is "Emma encouraged Lina to take up swimming lessons."
Emma encouraged Lina to take up swimming lessons.
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Q25
Structured
🖼 Visual
Visual context
A table for True/False questions. The statement for question 25 is "Lina's friends enjoyed swimming, but she did not."
Lina's friends enjoyed swimming, but she did not.
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Q26
Open-ended
2 marks
What were the two important lessons that Mr Tan taught Lina? (2m)
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Q27
Structured
🖼 Visual
What did she do? (Under 'Lina felt scared')
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Q28
Structured
🖼 Visual
What did she do? (Under 'Lina panicked')
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Q29
Structured
1 mark
🖼 Visual
Visual context
A list of three events with blanks next to them, asking to number them in chronological order from 1 to 3. The events are: "Lina took a deep breath and focused on her movements.", "Emma reminded Lina to trust herself.", "Lina reached the other side of the pool and smiled."
Write 1, 2 and 3 in the blanks below to indicate the order in which the events occurred in the story. [1m]
____ Lina took a deep breath and focused on her movements.
____ Emma reminded Lina to trust herself.
____ Lina reached the other side of the pool and smiled.
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