P3 English SA2 2025 — Rosyth | Singapore Past Year Paper

Q: Mrs Lee ____ the students not to play in the field yesterday.

C. warned. The time marker 'yesterday' indicates simple past tense, so 'warned' is correct.

Q: We must keep quiet. The movie ____ starting now.

A. is. 'The movie' is singular and 'now' signals present continuous, so 'is starting' is correct.

Q: She did not miss the school bus ____ she overslept.

D. although. There is a contrast between oversleeping and not missing the bus, so 'although' is correct.

Q: ____ magazines over there should be sent to the recycling bin.

D. Those. 'Magazines' is plural and 'over there' indicates distance, so the plural distal demonstrative 'Those' is correct.

Q: He is taking the train home from school, ____ he?

A. isn't. The main clause uses 'is', so the matching negative tag question is 'isn't he'.

Q: My grandmother starts preparing dinner ____ 5 p.m. as it usually takes her an hour to finish cooking.

B. at. The preposition 'at' is used with specific clock times like '5 p.m.'.

Q: My father waited a long time to see the doctor as there were ____ people at the clinic.

C. many. 'People' is a plural countable noun and the long wait indicates a large number, so 'many' is correct.

Q: "I have ____ to do as my groupmate has completed the project," Leon complained to his brother.

A. nothing. Since the groupmate has completed the project, Leon has 'nothing' left to do.

Q: On our school trip, we visited a ____ to learn about history and view old items on display.

D. museum. A 'museum' is the place where historical items are displayed.

Q: The man walked ____ past the sleeping dog, afraid that it might jump at him.

C. warily. Being afraid the dog might jump means he walked cautiously, i.e. 'warily'.

Q1 MCQ 1 mark

Mrs Lee ____ the students not to play in the field yesterday.

Q2 MCQ 1 mark

We must keep quiet. The movie ____ starting now.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark

She did not miss the school bus ____ she overslept.

Q4 MCQ 1 mark

____ magazines over there should be sent to the recycling bin.

Q5 MCQ 1 mark

He is taking the train home from school, ____ he?

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

My grandmother starts preparing dinner ____ 5 p.m. as it usually takes her an hour to finish cooking.

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

My father waited a long time to see the doctor as there were ____ people at the clinic.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

"I have ____ to do as my groupmate has completed the project," Leon complained to his brother.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

On our school trip, we visited a ____ to learn about history and view old items on display.

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

The man walked ____ past the sleeping dog, afraid that it might jump at him.

Q11 MCQ 1 mark

John accidentally dropped his toy into the shallow and dirty pond. He could not see his toy as the water was ____.

Q12 MCQ 1 mark

The snow rabbit changes the colour of its fur to white during winter to ____ with the snow.

Q13 MCQ 1 mark

The children enjoyed watching the ____ of dancers perform during the concert.

Q14 MCQ 1 mark

The boy gobbled down the food after his football match since he was ____.

Q15 Open-ended 1 mark

[Grammar Cloze — choose from box: (A) his, (B) he, (C) it, (D) him, (E) her, (F) you. USE EACH WORD ONCE ONLY.] Mia wanted to cheer up her friend who was feeling sad. He had just lost (15) ____ pet hamster.

Q16 Open-ended 1 mark

She knew how much he loved (16) ____.

Q17 Open-ended 1 mark

Mia drew a picture of his hamster and gave it to (17) ____ during recess.

Q18 Open-ended 1 mark

Her friend smiled and said, "Mia, (18) ____ are such a kind friend."

Q19 Open-ended 1 mark

[Fill in each blank with the correct word from the box below: hide / hides / hid / hiding. USE EACH WORD ONCE ONLY.] At night, Ben always hears strange noises coming from his cupboard. He often (19) ____ under his blanket and tries not to make a sound.

Q20 Open-ended 1 mark

Last week, he even (20) ____ behind the sofa when he thought he saw a shadow move.

Q21 Open-ended 1 mark

Ben knows he cannot (21) ____ every time he feels scared.

Q22 Open-ended 1 mark

He tells himself he has to stop (22) ____ and must learn to be brave.

Q23 Open-ended 1 mark

[Editing — the underlined word contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word.] Sunflowers are tall plants that grow well in gardens with a lot of sunlight. Some people like to keep a small keleskhen of sunflower seeds to plant every year. (23) ____

Q24 Open-ended 1 mark

When the flowers bloom, they turn their heads to face the sun. Bees often crawling around the big flower head, looking for nectar. (24) ____

Q25 Open-ended 1 mark

If you lean over and look closely, they may see tiny insects hiding between the seeds. (25) ____

Q26 Open-ended 1 mark

Luca was reading the newspaper. Father came home from work. [Rewrite as ONE sentence using:] ____ when ____.

Q27 Open-ended 1 mark

They had to walk back home. They missed the last bus. [Rewrite as ONE sentence starting with:] Since ____.

Q28 Open-ended 1 mark

[Vocabulary — choose from box: (A) appear, (B) bouncing, (C) groaned, (D) growled, (E) slither, (F) pounding, (G) shiver, (H) tremble. USE A WORD ONCE ONLY.] Near the foot of a mountain, a small rabbit was searching for fresh grass when it heard leaves rustling. It froze and its long ears stood up straight, listening carefully for danger. The rabbit saw a huge wolf with menacing eyes (28) ____ from behind the bushes.

Q29 Open-ended 1 mark

The wolf (29) ____ at the rabbit and bared its sharp teeth.

Q30 Open-ended 1 mark

The rabbit felt a (30) ____ run through its body when it realised it could not fight back.

Q31 Open-ended 1 mark

With its heart (31) ____, the rabbit bolted into the bushes and did not stop running until it felt safe.

Q32 Open-ended 1 mark

[Comprehension Cloze — use ONE word for each blank.] Going to the supermarket is something many people do every week. Some bring their children along so they can learn how to choose healthy food. Before heading out, they usually make a shopping (32) ____ of the items that they will need.

Q33 Open-ended 1 mark

In the supermarket, shoppers push a trolley and carefully compare the (33) ____ of different items on the shelves. This helps them decide which brand is cheaper for them to buy.

Q34 Open-ended 1 mark

After (34) ____ for the groceries at the cashier, shoppers carry their groceries home in reusable bags.

Q35 Open-ended 1 mark

[Passage: In a small village, there was only one narrow road leading in and out. One day, a big lorry got stuck under an old stone bridge on this road. The driver tried many times to move the lorry but it would not budge. The villagers gathered around. Some shouted instructions while others argued about what to do. Even the village chief could not think of a solution. A young boy named Amir stood at the back of the crowd, listening carefully. He noticed that the gap between the lorry and the bridge was too small for the lorry to pass through. Amir stepped forward and politely suggested to the village chief, "Uncle, what if we let some air out of the tyres? We could also remove some boxes from the lorry to make it lighter. The lorry will then be lower and the driver can move it forward." The village chief listened intently and flashed a smile. The driver and villagers were surprised by Amir's suggestion. They worked together to unload the heavy boxes. Then, they slowly let out some air from the tyres. At last, the lorry moved! Everyone cheered and praised Amir for his clever thinking. Amir felt proud but reminded everyone that listening is just as important as speaking. The villagers learned that even a child's idea could solve a big problem if people are willing to listen.] Tick (✓) your chosen answer. The villagers gathered around because ____. [Options: the village chief called them / they wanted to build a new road / a big lorry was stuck under the bridge]

Q36 Open-ended 1 mark

For Questions 36 and 37, read each statement and tick (✓) "True" or "False". Statement: The village chief told Amir to step forward. [True / False]

Q37 Open-ended 1 mark

Statement: Amir felt proud after his idea worked. [True / False]

Q38 Open-ended 1 mark

Which word tells you that the villagers complimented Amir for his idea? Circle either (A) or (B). [Sentence: Everyone cheered (A) and praised (B) Amir for his clever thinking.]

Q39 Open-ended 1 mark

For Questions 39 and 40, decide whether the statements below refer to Amir or the village chief. Tick (✓) your chosen answer. Statement: He made a suggestion for the problem. [Amir / The village chief]

Q40 Open-ended 1 mark

Statement: He flashed a smile. [Amir / The village chief]

Q41 Structured 1 mark

Write 1, 2 and 3 in the blanks below to indicate the order in which the events happened. ____ Amir heard about the problem. ____ The villagers carried the heavy boxes. ____ A lorry driver got his vehicle stuck under a bridge.

Q42 Open-ended 1 mark

What was the reminder that Amir gave to the villagers?

Q43 Structured 2 marks

[Passage: It began as a quiet Saturday morning when Maya and her younger brother, Mason, decided to explore a small park near their home. Armed with a magnifying glass, a notebook and their curiosity, the siblings hoped to spot spiders or beetles in the garden there. What they discovered was something far more surprising. Near the pond, under a pile of fallen leaves, Maya noticed tiny movements. Carefully lifting a leaf, she found a spiky caterpillar munching on the remains of a milkweed plant. "Look at it!" Maya whispered. "It's a monarch caterpillar!" She gasped when she spotted more. The children had learned from a Science lesson at school that monarch butterflies were endangered and that these caterpillars would one day transform into beautiful butterflies. They also knew it was rare to find them in the garden. What an unexpected discovery! However, there was a problem. The garden was scheduled for cleaning the next day and the leaves the caterpillars depended on might be removed. That evening, Maya told their parents what they had found. The family contacted the town council and suggested keeping that part of the garden untouched. The next day, the town council put up signs asking visitors not to disturb the caterpillars. Soon, neighbours took turns to watch over the area and the gardener promised to leave the caterpillars alone. Weeks later, the family returned to the garden. This time, bright orange butterflies fluttered through the air. Maya and Mason watched with pride, knowing they had helped the caterpillars survive. The children learned that caring for nature was not just about observing. It was also about taking action. Even the smallest creatures mattered in the big web of life.] List two items the children brought to the park.

Q44 Open-ended 1 mark

What does "it" in line 7 refer to?

Q45 Open-ended 1 mark

Maya and Mason knew finding the caterpillars was an unexpected discovery because ____. 1) it was rare to find them in the garden 2) the garden was scheduled for cleaning the next day 3) the caterpillars would transform into beautiful butterflies

Q46 Open-ended 1 mark

For Questions 46 and 47, read each statement and tick (✓) "True" or "False". Statement: The family suggested keeping the whole garden untouched. [True / False]

Q47 Open-ended 1 mark

Statement: Maya and Mason felt proud of themselves for helping the caterpillars. [True / False]

Q48 Open-ended 1 mark

How did the town council prevent visitors from disturbing the caterpillars?

Q49 Open-ended 1 mark

Which word in the last paragraph has the same meaning as "tiniest"?

P3 English SA2 2025 — Rosyth

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