Question 1

Mrs Chan ________ me English last year.
(1) teach
(2) taught
(3) teaches
(4) teaching

Accepted Answer

taught. The phrase "last year" indicates that the action happened in the past. Therefore, the past tense form of the verb "teach," which is "taught," should be used.

Question 2

Sumei stood nervously on stage. She tried to speak but ________ words came out of her mouth.
(1) no
(2) all
(3) any
(4) some

Accepted Answer

no. The sentence indicates Sumei was nervous and "tried to speak but..." suggesting an inability to speak. "No words came out" fits this meaning. "Any" is typically used in negative or interrogative sentences, "some" implies a quantity, and "all" implies the entirety, none of which fit the context of inability to speak.

Question 3

Your sister is going to the library later, ________?

Accepted Answer

isn't she. This is a tag question. The main sentence uses the auxiliary verb "is" in the positive form ("is going"). Therefore, the tag question must be negative and use the same auxiliary verb, "isn't she."

Question 4

"The mail in the drawers ________ mine but Dad's," I told my mother.
(1) isn't
(2) aren't
(3) wasn't
(4) weren't

Accepted Answer

isn't. The subject "mail" is typically treated as a singular mass noun, even when referring to multiple items (e.g., "The mail *is* here"). Therefore, the singular present tense verb "isn't" is the most fitting without a specific past tense indicator. "Aren't" and "weren't" would be used if the subject were plural.

Question 5

It was Naomi, not my brother, who baked the cake ________
(1) herself
(2) himself
(3) myself
(4) ourselves

Accepted Answer

herself. The reflexive pronoun must agree with the subject "Naomi," which is a singular female noun. Therefore, "herself" is the correct choice.

Question 6

Camouflage helps some prey blend into their habitats. ________ makes them difficult for predators to find.
(1) This
(2) That
(3) These
(4) Those

Accepted Answer

This. The pronoun refers back to the singular concept of "camouflage" or the entire previous statement (that camouflage helps blend). Therefore, the singular demonstrative pronoun "This" is appropriate.

Question 7

Ramu ________ in the basketball tournament next week.
(1) play
(2) plays
(3) has played
(4) will be playing

Accepted Answer

will be playing. The phrase "next week" clearly indicates a future event. The continuous nature of the action (participating in a tournament) suggests the future continuous tense, "will be playing."

Question 8

Chek Jawa has a rich collection of plants, birds and animals. There, we can learn about and ________ nature.
(1) enjoy
(2) enjoys
(3) enjoyed
(4) can enjoy

Accepted Answer

enjoy. The sentence uses the modal verb "can" followed by a base form verb ("learn"). When coordinating verbs with "and" after a modal verb, the second verb should also be in its base form. Thus, "enjoy" is correct, forming "can learn about and enjoy nature."

Question 9

Father cannot go to work today as he is down ________ a bad cold.
(1) on
(2) by
(3) from
(4) with

Accepted Answer

with. The idiom for being ill with something is "down with" (e.g., "down with the flu," "down with a cold"). Therefore, "with" is the correct preposition.

Question 10

To find her missing cat, Lucy put up several ________ around her neighbourhood.
(1) posters
(2) banners
(3) brochures
(4) advertisements

Accepted Answer

posters. To find a missing pet, people typically put up "posters" in the neighborhood with information about the pet.

Question 11

My father bought the ________ computer model as his current one does not have the newest features.
(1) latest
(2) purest
(3) largest
(4) strongest

Accepted Answer

latest. The sentence states his current computer "does not have the newest features." This implies he bought the most recent or up-to-date model. "Latest" means the most recent in time or development, which fits the context of computer models and features.

Question 12

The icy mountain was so slippery that we ________ down the track instead of walking on it.
(1) strode
(2) strolled
(3) scuttled
(4) skidded

Accepted Answer

skidded. The word "slippery" indicates a loss of grip or control. "Skidded" means to slide unintentionally, typically on a slippery surface, which perfectly matches the context.

Question 13

Aminah's house was burgled last week. The police are ________ the case.
(1) looking up
(2) looking by
(3) looking for
(4) looking into

Accepted Answer

looking into. When the police deal with a crime like a burglary, they "look into" the case, which means to investigate or examine it.

Question 14

Melody waited ________ for her father to return home with her favourite fruit - durians.
(1) keenly
(2) eagerly
(3) determinedly
(4) wholeheartedly

Accepted Answer

eagerly. Melody is waiting for her "favourite fruit," which implies a strong desire and anticipation. "Eagerly" means with keen desire, enthusiasm, or anticipation, which perfectly describes her emotional state.

Question 15

Weiming's face turned red with ________ when he realised that he had worn his pyjama bottoms to school.
(1) fear
(2) disbelief
(3) hesitation
(4) embarrassment

Accepted Answer

embarrassment. Realizing that one has worn pyjama bottoms to school would typically cause a feeling of shame or self-consciousness. "Embarrassment" is the most appropriate emotion to describe this situation.

Question 16

The main aim of the camp is to
(1) introduce children to stargazing
(2) visit the Singapore Space Observatory
(3) teach children how to make a telescope
(4) recruit new members to join Channing Space Club

Accepted Answer

introduce children to stargazing. The camp is explicitly named "Stargazing Camp" and includes activities like "Learn how to identify the stars and planets" and "Camping under the stars," clearly indicating its primary purpose is to introduce children to stargazing.

Question 17

The camp is organised by
(1) Mr Joseph Lim
(2) Seablue Campsite
(3) Channing Space Club
(4) Singapore Space Observatory

Accepted Answer

Channing Space Club. The advertisement explicitly states at the top, "Organised by Channing Space Club." Mr Joseph Lim is the contact person, Seablue Campsite is the venue, and Singapore Space Observatory is a place they visit.

Question 18

Seablue Campsite is a suitable location for stargazing because it is
(1) dimly lit
(2) a popular spot
(3) equipped with telescopes
(4) located very near Channing Space Club

Accepted Answer

dimly lit. The advertisement states, "The dark skies of this campsite make it an ideal and popular spot for stargazers." "Dark skies" directly implies that the area is dimly lit, which is crucial for stargazing to minimize light pollution.

Question 19

The participants of the camp must
(1) pay an additional $100 for meals
(2) come prepared with sleeping bags
(3) go to Seablue Campsite on their own
(4) buy the T-shirt from Channing Space Club

Accepted Answer

come prepared with sleeping bags. Under "Camping under the stars," the advertisement explicitly states, "bring your own sleeping bags."

Question 20

Which one of the following statements is true?
(1) Participants have to bring their own tents.
(2) Participants must email their interest to Mr Joseph Lim.
(3) Participants will need to know how to use a telescope.
(4) Participants pay less if they register before 31 October 2025.

Accepted Answer

Participants pay less if they register before 31 October 2025.. The "Early bird offer" explicitly states, "$20 off if you register before 31 October 2025," meaning participants pay less if they register by that date. Other options are incorrect based on the advertisement details.

Question 21

Which word has the same meaning as 'continuously'? Circle (A) or (B). (1 mark)
Bill, who had been talking incessantly all this while, suddenly went quiet.
(A) incessantly (B) quiet

Accepted Answer

incessantly. "Incessantly" means without interruption; constantly. "Continuously" also means without interruption. Therefore, "incessantly" has the same meaning.

P3 English SA1 2025 — Tao Nan

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