P3 English CA2 2025 — Tao Nan | Singapore Past Year Paper

Q: The last school bus often ____ at 1.45pm every Tuesday.

(2) leaves. The phrase "often ... every Tuesday" indicates a habitual action, which requires the simple present tense. For a singular subject "The last school bus", the simple present form is "leaves".

Q: After lunch, Sumei still felt hungry because her mother had given her too ____ to eat.

(2) little. "Food" (implied by "to eat") is an uncountable noun. "Little" is used with uncountable nouns to mean a small amount. "Few" and "many" are for countable nouns, and "much" implies a large amount, which contradicts "still felt hungry" if given "too much".

Q: Emily and Rani are not feeling well. They will not be going swimming later, ____ they?

(1) will. This is a tag question. The main clause is negative ("will not be going"), so the tag question should be positive. The auxiliary verb in the main clause is "will", so the tag question uses "will".

Q: Janet ____ to watch the soccer match tomorrow.

(3) is going. "Tomorrow" indicates a future action. "Is going" (present continuous used for future plans) is appropriate for a singular subject "Janet". "Are going" is for plural subjects. "Go" and "goes" are simple present, not suitable for a definite future plan.

Q: John's stomach growled ____ he was having his Art lesson.

(3) while. "While" is used to connect two actions happening at the same time. John's stomach growled at the same time as he was having his Art lesson.

Q: "____ bunch of grapes is very juicy," said Megan, pointing to the grapes on her plate.

(1) This. Megan is "pointing to the grapes on her plate", which implies the grapes are near her. "This" is used for singular nouns that are close, and "bunch" is singular. "These" would be for plural items nearby.

Q: Next week, Jacob ____ the library books that he has borrowed.

(4) will be returning. "Next week" indicates a future action. "Will be returning" (future continuous) implies an action that will be ongoing or planned for the future.

Q: A huge swarm of bees ____ flown out of their hive.

(3) has. "A huge swarm of bees" acts as a singular collective noun. The past participle "flown" requires an auxiliary verb from "to have" (has/have) for the present perfect tense. Since "swarm" is singular, "has" is the correct choice.

Q: The children are being praised by their parents ____ excellent dance performance at the concert.

(2) for. People are praised "for" something they have done or achieved.

Q: The tourists were able to follow the directions provided by the guide as the instructions were as clear as ____.

(4) crystal. The idiom "clear as crystal" means very easy to understand or see.

Q1 MCQ 1 mark

The last school bus often ____ at 1.45pm every Tuesday.

Q2 MCQ 1 mark

After lunch, Sumei still felt hungry because her mother had given her too ____ to eat.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark

Emily and Rani are not feeling well. They will not be going swimming later, ____ they?

Q4 MCQ 1 mark

Janet ____ to watch the soccer match tomorrow.

Q5 MCQ 1 mark

John's stomach growled ____ he was having his Art lesson.

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

"____ bunch of grapes is very juicy," said Megan, pointing to the grapes on her plate.

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

Next week, Jacob ____ the library books that he has borrowed.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

A huge swarm of bees ____ flown out of their hive.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

The children are being praised by their parents ____ excellent dance performance at the concert.

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

The tourists were able to follow the directions provided by the guide as the instructions were as clear as ____.

Q11 MCQ 1 mark

"Please walk carefully around the museum. These are ____ sculptures, costing millions of dollars," cautioned Mother.

Q12 MCQ 1 mark

Mrs Chong ____ the tear in her skirt with a needle and thread.

Q13 MCQ 1 mark

The coach ____ the soccer match as soon as the first raindrops hit the field.

Q14 MCQ 1 mark

"Congratulations, Lily! You have been selected to represent the class for the Annual Storytelling Competition," Mrs Tan, the English teacher, said ____.

Q15 MCQ 1 mark

The firefighters were ____ to rescue all the people from the burning building.

Q16 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Visual context

The visual is an advertisement for the "Junior Einsteins Science Club". It features a cartoon drawing of a child with a magnifying glass and a thought bubble asking "Do you love Science? Are you 8 to 12 years old?". The ad outlines "Members can participate in:" which includes exciting learning journeys, international science fairs, fun team-building activities, and amazing flying machine competitions. It also lists "Member Benefits:" such as monthly issues of the Junior Einsteins Science magazine, 50% discount on the annual Science Camp, and a yearly Science experiment kit. A "Special Promotion!" box states: "Sign up by 22 November 2025 and enjoy a $10 discount!". "Registration is open from 1 October 2025." Instructions on "To apply:" include downloading a form from www.junioreinsteins.com.sg or emailing junioreinsteins@gmail.com, or visiting the club at 24 Marine Cove, Singapore 413234. A call number 6315 2105 is provided for more information. A "GOODIE BAG!" image is shown next to a text: "The first ten members who join our club will get a goodie bag filled with simple experiments you can do in your very own home!". Membership fee is stated as "$35. per year."

The main aim of the Junior Einsteins Science Club is to ____.

Q17 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Visual context

The visual is an advertisement for the "Junior Einsteins Science Club". It features a cartoon drawing of a child with a magnifying glass and a thought bubble asking "Do you love Science? Are you 8 to 12 years old?". The ad outlines "Members can participate in:" which includes exciting learning journeys, international science fairs, fun team-building activities, and amazing flying machine competitions. It also lists "Member Benefits:" such as monthly issues of the Junior Einsteins Science magazine, 50% discount on the annual Science Camp, and a yearly Science experiment kit. A "Special Promotion!" box states: "Sign up by 22 November 2025 and enjoy a $10 discount!". "Registration is open from 1 October 2025." Instructions on "To apply:" include downloading a form from www.junioreinsteins.com.sg or emailing junioreinsteins@gmail.com, or visiting the club at 24 Marine Cove, Singapore 413234. A call number 6315 2105 is provided for more information. A "GOODIE BAG!" image is shown next to a text: "The first ten members who join our club will get a goodie bag filled with simple experiments you can do in your very own home!". Membership fee is stated as "$35. per year."

Which one of the following statements is true?

Q18 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Visual context

The visual is an advertisement for the "Junior Einsteins Science Club". It features a cartoon drawing of a child with a magnifying glass and a thought bubble asking "Do you love Science? Are you 8 to 12 years old?". The ad outlines "Members can participate in:" which includes exciting learning journeys, international science fairs, fun team-building activities, and amazing flying machine competitions. It also lists "Member Benefits:" such as monthly issues of the Junior Einsteins Science magazine, 50% discount on the annual Science Camp, and a yearly Science experiment kit. A "Special Promotion!" box states: "Sign up by 22 November 2025 and enjoy a $10 discount!". "Registration is open from 1 October 2025." Instructions on "To apply:" include downloading a form from www.junioreinsteins.com.sg or emailing junioreinsteins@gmail.com, or visiting the club at 24 Marine Cove, Singapore 413234. A call number 6315 2105 is provided for more information. A "GOODIE BAG!" image is shown next to a text: "The first ten members who join our club will get a goodie bag filled with simple experiments you can do in your very own home!". Membership fee is stated as "$35. per year."

Children who would like to join the club ____.

Q19 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Visual context

The visual is an advertisement for the "Junior Einsteins Science Club". It features a cartoon drawing of a child with a magnifying glass and a thought bubble asking "Do you love Science? Are you 8 to 12 years old?". The ad outlines "Members can participate in:" which includes exciting learning journeys, international science fairs, fun team-building activities, and amazing flying machine competitions. It also lists "Member Benefits:" such as monthly issues of the Junior Einsteins Science magazine, 50% discount on the annual Science Camp, and a yearly Science experiment kit. A "Special Promotion!" box states: "Sign up by 22 November 2025 and enjoy a $10 discount!". "Registration is open from 1 October 2025." Instructions on "To apply:" include downloading a form from www.junioreinsteins.com.sg or emailing junioreinsteins@gmail.com, or visiting the club at 24 Marine Cove, Singapore 413234. A call number 6315 2105 is provided for more information. A "GOODIE BAG!" image is shown next to a text: "The first ten members who join our club will get a goodie bag filled with simple experiments you can do in your very own home!". Membership fee is stated as "$35. per year."

To learn more about the club, I can ____.

Q20 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Visual context

The visual is an advertisement for the "Junior Einsteins Science Club". It features a cartoon drawing of a child with a magnifying glass and a thought bubble asking "Do you love Science? Are you 8 to 12 years old?". The ad outlines "Members can participate in:" which includes exciting learning journeys, international science fairs, fun team-building activities, and amazing flying machine competitions. It also lists "Member Benefits:" such as monthly issues of the Junior Einsteins Science magazine, 50% discount on the annual Science Camp, and a yearly Science experiment kit. A "Special Promotion!" box states: "Sign up by 22 November 2025 and enjoy a $10 discount!". "Registration is open from 1 October 2025." Instructions on "To apply:" include downloading a form from www.junioreinsteins.com.sg or emailing junioreinsteins@gmail.com, or visiting the club at 24 Marine Cove, Singapore 413234. A call number 6315 2105 is provided for more information. A "GOODIE BAG!" image is shown next to a text: "The first ten members who join our club will get a goodie bag filled with simple experiments you can do in your very own home!". Membership fee is stated as "$35. per year."

As a member of the club, Meiling will be entitled to ____.

Q21 Structured 1 mark

She received it as ____ prize in a charity draw.

Q22 Structured 1 mark

____ had been organised to raise money for needy families.

Q23 Structured 1 mark

The bicycle, ____ had been offered as the top prize, was the latest model.

Q24 Structured 1 mark

An avid cyclist ____ Claudia is thrilled about owning her very first mountain bicycle.

Q25 Structured 1 mark

Tan Tock Seng Hospital is the first hospital in Singapore. It was ____ in 1844 with donations from Mr Tan Tock Seng.

Q26 Structured 1 mark

The hospital was originally ____ as the Chinese Pauper's Hospital.

Q27 Structured 1 mark

At that time, there were no ____ medical facilities to treat the sick.

Q28 Structured 1 mark

Mr Tan's ____ and care has made this hospital possible.

Q29 Open-ended 2 marks

I love to read. My cousin loves to read too. Both ____.

Q30 Open-ended 2 marks

My brother is jogging at the park. My brother has a test tomorrow. Although ____.

Q31 Open-ended 2 marks

The man entered the building because he was curious. Out of ____.

Q32 Open-ended 2 marks

The people did not like Vincent. Vincent left the town. ____ because ____.

Q33 Structured 1 mark

Children can be seen ____ reading stories to dogs at this kennel.

Q34 Structured 1 mark

By reading to these dogs, children become relaxed and ____ anxiety is greatly reduced.

Q35 Structured 1 mark

The dogs are also more ____ when meeting strangers.

Q36 Structured 1 mark

Children love helping out at the kennel. "I enjoy reading to these adorable puppies____ exclaimed one of the young readers.

Q37 Structured 1 mark

Whenever the puppies move towards the children____ they are rewarded with delicious treats.

Q38 Structured 1 mark

The dogs ____ happy in the company of these young readers.

Q39 Open-ended 2 marks

How did the scouts travel to their campsite? (2m)

Q40 Open-ended 1 mark

Where did the scouts pitch their tents? (1m)

Q41 Open-ended 2 marks

Which sentence in paragraph 3 tells you how the scouts crossed the stream? (2m)

Q42 Open-ended 2 marks

Everyone burst out laughing because ____ (2m)

Q43 Open-ended 1 mark

Write a suitable title for this passage. (1m)

P3 English CA2 2025 — Tao Nan

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