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P3 English SA2 2025 — St Hildas
P3
English
2025
SA2
46 questions
70 marks
Source: St Hildas, 2025
This P3 English SA2 paper from St Hildas (2025) contains 46 questions worth 70 marks. Use it as a study reference for English topics typically tested at P3 level in Singapore schools.
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Q1
Open-ended
20 marks
🖼 Visual
Visual context
Three images. The top image shows several wrapped gifts, suggesting a celebration. The middle image shows a group of children, some in party hats, one blindfolded, seemingly playing a game indoors. The bottom image shows a knocked-over object, possibly a bottle or cup, with liquid spilling out, indicating an accident.
Write a composition of at least 100 words about an accident. The pictures, not arranged in sequence, are provided to help you think about this topic. Your composition should be based on one, two or all of these pictures. Consider the following points when you plan your composition:
• Where did the accident happen?
• How did the accident happen?
• What happened as a result?
• What happened in the end?
You may use the points in any order and include other relevant points as well. Helping words:
• birthday party
• suggested a game
• wore a blindfold
• cheered and laughed loudly
• toppled over
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Q1
MCQ
1 mark
The boys ____ soccer when it started to rain.
(1) play
(2) played
(3) are playing
(4) were playing
Explanation
The sentence describes an action that was ongoing in the past ('were playing') when another past action ('started to rain') interrupted it. 'Were playing' is the past continuous tense, which is appropriate here.
Q2
MCQ
1 mark
You are coming to the party, ____ you?
(1) can't
(2) don't
(3) won't
(4) aren't
Explanation
This is a tag question. The main clause uses 'are coming,' which is a present continuous form. The tag question must match the auxiliary verb and tense, so 'aren't' is the correct negative tag.
Q3
MCQ
1 mark
The teacher ____ proud of her students as they showed sportsmanship during the competition.
(1) were
(2) was
(3) are
(4) is
Explanation
The subject 'The teacher' is singular, and the sentence describes a past event ('showed sportsmanship'). Therefore, the singular past tense verb 'was' is the correct choice.
Q4
MCQ
1 mark
There isn't ____ milk left in the bottle. It is empty.
(1) any
(2) little
(3) much
(4) some
Explanation
In negative sentences, 'any' is used with uncountable nouns like 'milk' to indicate zero quantity. The phrase 'It is empty' confirms that there is no milk left.
Q5
MCQ
1 mark
It was a hot day so the girls sat ____ the tree to get some shade.
(1) on
(2) under
(3) below
(4) between
Explanation
To get shade from a tree, one would sit 'under' it, where the tree's canopy provides cover from the sun.
Q6
MCQ
1 mark
"Look up! ____ planes zooming past are rehearsing for the National Day Parade!" Ali pointed to the sky excitedly.
(1) This
(2) That
(3) These
(4) Those
Explanation
'Planes' is a plural noun, and they are 'zooming past,' implying they are distant. 'Those' is the correct demonstrative pronoun for distant plural objects.
Q7
MCQ
1 mark
"These books belong to me. They are ____," Mrs Chan said.
(1) yours
(2) theirs
(3) mine
(4) his
Explanation
The first sentence establishes ownership with 'belong to me.' The possessive pronoun that refers to 'me' is 'mine'.
Q8
MCQ
1 mark
Gopal wanted to go to the beach with his friends ____ his parents did not allow it.
(1) so
(2) but
(3) and
(4) because
Explanation
The two clauses express a contrast: Gopal's desire versus his parents' prohibition. The conjunction 'but' is used to connect contrasting ideas.
Q9
MCQ
1 mark
To ____ in the wild, animals must be able to find food.
(1) camouflage
(2) survive
(3) escape
(4) hunt
Explanation
The ability to find food is crucial for animals to 'survive' or continue to live, especially in a challenging environment like the wild.
Q10
MCQ
1 mark
James was getting ____ as he had been waiting for a long time.
(1) impatient
(2) impulsive
(3) inattentive
(4) inconsiderate
Explanation
Waiting for a prolonged period typically leads to a feeling of 'impatient' (loss of patience).
Q11
MCQ
1 mark
Mr Lim ____ Mary as she was crying over her lost cat.
(1) pleased
(2) motivated
(3) comforted
(4) encouraged
Explanation
When someone is crying due to sadness or loss, the appropriate action is to 'comfort' them, offering support and solace.
Q12
MCQ
1 mark
Uncle Wong put the vase back on the shelf ____ after he had nearly knocked it down just now.
(1) calmly
(2) clumsily
(3) carefully
(4) confidently
Explanation
After almost causing an accident, one would handle the object 'carefully' to prevent a similar incident from happening again.
Q13
MCQ
1 mark
"Helping my friend brings me great ____," Jane smiled.
(1) joy
(2) trust
(3) honesty
(4) kindness
Explanation
Helping others typically evokes a positive emotion such as happiness or 'joy'.
Q14
MCQ
1 mark
I always ask my grandmother for advice because she is as ____ as an owl.
(1) thoughtful
(2) cunning
(3) wise
(4) sly
Explanation
The idiom 'as wise as an owl' is commonly used to describe someone who is very intelligent and judicious, especially in offering advice.
Q15
Structured
1 mark
Vincent Van Gogh was a famous painter. He loved to ____ and his paintings were known for their unique style.
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Q16
Structured
1 mark
He often used bright colours when he ____. One of his most famous works was Starry Night.
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Q17
Structured
1 mark
In this artwork, he ____ a swirling sky filled with stars.
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Q18
Structured
1 mark
Since then, many artists ____ in a similar style because of him. His artwork continues to inspire people.
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Q19
Structured
1 mark
The leaves of pitcher plants are shaped like deep cups. Insects which land ____ the pitcher plants often fall into them.
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Q20
Structured
1 mark
The inside walls of the pitcher plants are slippery so insects cannot climb ____.
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Q21
Structured
1 mark
The pitcher plants then digest the trapped insects ____ special juices from the leaves.
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Q22
Structured
1 mark
Many pitcher plants grow ____ forests. Pitcher plants are amazing insect catchers!
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Q23
Structured
1 mark
Upcycling means turning old items, like clothes, into something new instead of ____ them away.
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Q24
Structured
1 mark
By upcycling more and wasting less, we help ____ the planet.
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Q25
Structured
1 mark
We can change our ____ habits and use old things in new ways.
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Q26
Structured
1 mark
We can turn trash into ____ and take care of our Earth.
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Q27
Structured
1 mark
Jane was excited to visit the Night Safari with her family. She had been looking forward to them the longest time.
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Q28
Structured
1 mark
As Jane and her family rode the tram through the dark park, they spotted deer ____ owls and even a leopard!
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Q29
Structured
1 mark
Jane's favourite part is the Creatures of the Night show. She laufhed at the clever otters and gasped when a hissing snake slithered past.
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Q30
Structured
1 mark
Jane's favourite part is the Creatures of the Night show. She laufhed at the clever otters and gasped when a hissing snake slithered past.
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Q31
Structured
2 marks
The children were tired. They went for a run.
because
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Q32
Structured
2 marks
My uncle attended a baking class. My uncle wanted to learn how to bake.
As
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Q33
Open-ended
1 mark
Where did the writer have her birthday party? [1m]
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Q34
Structured
2 marks
For ____, tick (✔) whether the statements are about the author or Anna. Refer to lines 6-13 to help you. The first example has been done for you. [2m]
(a) She greeted her friends when she saw them.
(b) Her mother was waiting outside the school.
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Q35
Structured
1 mark
Which word has the same meaning as 'chewed'? Circle either (A) or (B). [1m]
We chatted happily and munched on titbits at the same time.
(A) chatted
(B) munched
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Q36
Structured
1 mark
The author spoke to Anna during the party.
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Q37
Structured
1 mark
Anna was unwell during the party.
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Q38
Open-ended
1 mark
Pick out a word from lines 13-15 which shows that Anna's mother did not understand what the author was saying. [1m]
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Q39
MCQ
1 mark
Tick (✔) your chosen answer. Which one of the following words best describes Anna as a friend? [1m]
A. thoughtful
B. generous
C. helpful
Explanation
Anna chose not to rollerblade so that the author would not feel left out (lines 15-16). This act demonstrates consideration for another's feelings, which is the definition of being 'thoughtful'.
Q40
Open-ended
1 mark
In line 4, what caught Jason's eye? [1m]
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Q41
Structured
2 marks
List two things Jason found in the wallet.
(i) [1m]
(ii) [1m]
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Q42
Open-ended
1 mark
What did Jason do with the wallet he had found? [1m]
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Q43
Structured
2 marks
Compare how Jason felt with how the owner felt. Complete the table with information from the story. Fill in each blank with one word only. [2m]
Jason was ____ when he found the wallet.
The man was ____ when his wallet was returned to him.
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Q44
MCQ
1 mark
Tick (✔) your chosen answer. Jason was on cloud nine as he skipped away merrily. (line 16) This suggests that Jason was ____ [1m]
A. proud
B. relieved
C. delighted
Explanation
The idiom 'on cloud nine' and the action 'skipped away merrily' both indicate extreme happiness or great pleasure. 'Delighted' best captures this feeling.
Q45
Open-ended
1 mark
Why was Jason pleased with himself? [1m]
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