Q1
MCQ
1 mark
____________ left the dirty tray on the table?
P3 English CA1 2025 — Tao Nan
Source: Tao Nan, 2025
This P3 English CA1 paper from Tao Nan (2025) contains 43 questions worth 50 marks. Use it as a study reference for English topics typically tested at P3 level in Singapore schools.
Q2
MCQ
1 mark
____________ the concert was cancelled, the organiser refunded us the money.
Q3
MCQ
1 mark
Mr Smith told his sons that he would be painting the treehouse ____________.
Q4
MCQ
1 mark
The library has a large collection of books, including ____________ rare editions.
Q5
MCQ
1 mark
____________ news article which I am reading now is interesting.
Q6
MCQ
1 mark
Shanti's sister laid the table as their mother ____________ dinner.
Q7
MCQ
1 mark
My grandfather collects old coins. Some ____________ no longer valuable.
Q8
MCQ
1 mark
The participants have started brisk walking, ____________ they?
Q9
MCQ
1 mark
The librarian reminded the boys not to lean ____________ the bookshelf.
Q10
MCQ
1 mark
Filled with ____________, Alvin eagerly touched the Venus Flytrap.
Q11
MCQ
1 mark
Jake rehearsed his speech daily. However, when he was on stage, he ____________.
Q12
MCQ
1 mark
Zhiyi is ____________. She hardly speaks in class.
Q13
MCQ
1 mark
Worried that she would be late for her meeting, my aunt searched ____________ for her car keys.
Q14
MCQ
1 mark
My cousin's flight was ____________ for two hours due to bad weather.
Q15
MCQ
1 mark
Rose believes everything that people say. She is so ____________.
Q16
MCQ
1 mark
[Visual text: Advertisement for City Farm tour. Location: 67 Farm Road. Opening Hours: 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. (Weekends and public holidays only). Duration of tour: 1 hour. Age group: 3 years old and above. Admission fee: $20 per ticket. Organised by sgExplore. Includes QR code, sections on Farming with Aquaponics (clean water → Grow Bed → fish tank → Pump → Waste water; tilapias eat and produce waste; spinach grown using aquaponics; fish feeding at 9 a.m. for free), Cage-free Farming (silkie chickens, hens roam freely, survive up to 7 years, better eggs), Compost Station (turning food scraps into soil/fertiliser to nourish papaya trees; stag beetles).] The last tour starts at ____________.
Q17
MCQ
1 mark
Mrs Tan would like to visit the farm with her family. Which of the following statements is true?
Q18
MCQ
1 mark
In an aquaponics system, clean water is ____________.
Q19
MCQ
1 mark
You can see ____________ in the Compost Station.
Q20
MCQ
1 mark
Based on the advertisement, the main reason for cage-free farming is to ____________.
Q21
Open-ended
1 mark
Traditional games in Southeast Asia are loads of fun! One popular game is Sepak Takraw, (21)____________ players on each side kick a rattan ball over a net, bouncing it off their chests, heads and shoulders. [Word box: (A) by, (B) in, (C) their, (D) theirs, (E) to, (F) when, (G) where, (H) with]
Q22
Open-ended
1 mark
Chapteh challenges players to keep a special shuttlecock made (22)____________ a rubber disc and coloured feathers in the air using their feet.
Q23
Open-ended
1 mark
Gasing involves spinning big tops to see who can keep (23)____________ spinning the longest.
Q24
Open-ended
1 mark
In a game of Congkak, players compete to place the most marbles (24)____________ the large holes on the ends of the board, known as 'storehouses'. Which game would you like to try?
Q25
Open-ended
1 mark
Hey there, adventurous friend! Imagine a world where dinosaurs roam, and friends set off on exciting adventures! Let's (25)____________ to be explorers and uncover hidden treasures at the newly opened Dinosaur Park. [Word box: (A) camouflage, (B) cheerful, (C) disguise, (D) memory, (E) personal, (F) pretend, (G) thought, (H) thrilling]
Q26
Open-ended
1 mark
With our (26)____________ gear, we'll be well-hidden into the wild as we observe the giants.
Q27
Open-ended
1 mark
We can also hop on (27)____________ rides and enjoy ourselves as we journey through the theme park.
Q28
Open-ended
1 mark
Wearing our explorer uniforms, every journey feels like a match made in heaven. With carefree hearts, we'll make each day a pleasant (28)____________. So, are you ready to join me on this interesting mission?
Q29
Structured
2 marks
Mr Ray has to work very hard. He has a family of seven to support. Rewrite beginning with: 'To ____________.'
Q30
Structured
2 marks
Mrs Tan gazed at the special artwork. Mrs Tan wanted to buy the special artwork. Rewrite using: '____________ because ____________.'
Q31
Structured
2 marks
The students stood up to greet their principal when she entered the classroom. Rewrite beginning with: 'As soon as ____________.'
Q32
Structured
2 marks
The girl was hungry. The girl ate all the sandwiches on the plate. Rewrite beginning with: 'Out of ____________.'
Q33
Open-ended
1 mark
The family gathered in the backyard for a barbecue at sunset. Mr Lee (33)____________ grill the burgers while chatting with his daughter, who was showing off her new bicycle. Identify the spelling or grammatical error in 'grill' and write the correct word.
Q34
Open-ended
1 mark
She asked if he could teach her some tricks, (34)____________ exclaim, 'I can't wait to learn cool stunts!' Identify the error in 'exclaim' and write the correct word.
Q35
Open-ended
1 mark
Mrs Lee, watching from the porch, worried (35)____________ by their safety, called out to them to be careful. Identify the error in 'by' and write the correct word.
Q36
Open-ended
1 mark
'Don't worry, we'll be fine,' (36)____________ asured Mr Lee. Identify the spelling error in 'asured' and write the correct word.
Q37
Open-ended
1 mark
He smiled at his wife and said, 'By the way, I have bought you your favourite (37)____________ desart - strawberry pudding!' Identify the spelling error in 'desart' and write the correct word.
Q38
Open-ended
1 mark
Mrs Lee laughed. She then said, 'Thank you, but I'll have to (38)____________ excecise later.' Identify the spelling error in 'excecise' and write the correct word.
Q39
Structured
2 marks
[Passage about Josh and his grandparents visiting Pulau Ubin: they walked into lush greenery and admired the island's natural beauty; a monkey grabbed Josh's snacks; they encountered a wild boar and slowly backed away; Josh's backpack went missing and they retraced their steps to find it on a bench.] Write 'True' or 'False' in the boxes beside each statement. a) The group was impressed by the natural beauty of the island. b) The group hired transport to explore Pulau Ubin. [2m]
Q40
Open-ended
2 marks
Write down two things Grandma and Grandpa did once they saw the wild boar. [2m]
Q41
Open-ended
1 mark
From lines 17-18, tick (✓) one of the words that best describes how Josh felt. [1m] Options: excited / panic-stricken / embarrassed
Q42
Open-ended
1 mark
Which word in the sentence below has the same meaning as 'perseverance'? Circle (A) or (B). [1m] 'With (A) determination and (B) teamwork, the trio scoured the jungle until they found the backpack on a bench.'
Q43
Open-ended
2 marks
Did Josh enjoy his trip to Pulau Ubin? Give a reason. Your answer must be based on the text. [2m]