P4 English SA2 2025 — Ai Tong
Source: Ai Tong, 2025
This P4 English SA2 paper from Ai Tong (2025) contains 46 questions worth 70 marks. Use it as a study reference for English topics typically tested at P4 level in Singapore schools.
Q1
Open-ended
20 marks
Write a composition of at least 120 words about a class performance. 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: What was the performance about? What problems did the class face? How did the class overcome the problems? How did everyone contribute to the performance? You may use the points in any order and include other relevant points as well. Helping words: brainstormed, rehearsals, designed a backdrop, beamed with pride, achieved a common goal. [Picture 1: A classroom scene with students brainstorming ideas, one girl pointing to the word 'Ideas' on the board while children raise their hands. Picture 2: Four students standing with arms crossed looking upset/arguing, with a star-shaped costume hanging in the background. Picture 3: A boy and girl high-fiving on a decorated stage with stars and a moon backdrop, with a younger child holding a star costume.]
Q1
MCQ
1 mark
Our remedial classes will be held ____________ Monday afternoons.
Q2
MCQ
1 mark
During Art lesson just now, Jude and Swee Leng ____________ scolded by Mrs Lin for being late.
Q3
MCQ
1 mark
Jess ____________ relieved when she finally found her lost book.
Q4
MCQ
1 mark
"The team ____________ at the stadium now," the manager reported.
Q5
MCQ
1 mark
A few days ago, we ____________ some souvenirs after visiting the zoo.
Q6
MCQ
1 mark
While Sue ____________ to work, she witnessed an accident.
Q7
MCQ
1 mark
____________ toy beside me is broken and has to be thrown away.
Q8
MCQ
1 mark
I decided to buy that necklace ____________ I found it beautiful.
Q9
MCQ
1 mark
My brother had to empty his piggy bank as there were too ____________ coins in it.
Q10
MCQ
1 mark
We need to make a decision quickly as there is ____________ time left to complete our project.
Q11
MCQ
1 mark
The story my father told was ____________. We all had a good laugh after hearing it.
Q12
MCQ
1 mark
The earthquake that caused great damage was a/an ____________ that the villagers had not expected.
Q13
MCQ
1 mark
Mr Tan ____________ the assignment deadline because we needed more time to solve the difficult sums.
Q14
MCQ
1 mark
The arrogant king believed he was ____________ and his enemies would not be able to defeat him in battle.
Q15
MCQ
1 mark
"I can't wait to watch the latest movie," Ollie said ____________.
Q16
MCQ
1 mark
Peter and John ____________ because they could not agree on a solution to the problem.
Q17
Open-ended
1 mark
Mary and Janet enjoy spending time with Uncle Chua. He treats Mary and Janet like (17) ____________ own children. [Word list: (A) her, (B) his, (C) their, (D) them, (E) they, (F) we]
Q18
Open-ended
1 mark
Once, he took (18) ____________ to the beach. [Word list: (A) her, (B) his, (C) their, (D) them, (E) they, (F) we]
Q19
Open-ended
1 mark
Upon reaching, the girls changed into (19) ____________ swimming costumes and dived into the water. [Word list: (A) her, (B) his, (C) their, (D) them, (E) they, (F) we]
Q20
Open-ended
1 mark
When it was time to go, Mary and Janet chorused, "(20) ____________ had a great time today. Thank you for bringing us out, Uncle!" [Word list: (A) her, (B) his, (C) their, (D) them, (E) they, (F) we]
Q21
Open-ended
1 mark
Rahim went shopping with his mother. The mall (21) [ was / were ] a few bus stops from their house. Underline the correct word.
Q22
Open-ended
1 mark
As they entered the mall, Rahim thought, "The stores (22) [ sell / sells ] so many interesting things!" Underline the correct word.
Q23
Open-ended
1 mark
When it was time for lunch, Rahim's mother commented, "I'm amazed at the variety of dishes the stalls at the food court (23) [ has / have ]!" Underline the correct word.
Q24
Open-ended
1 mark
Rahim exclaimed, "I can't decide. There (24) [ is / are ] just too many choices!" Underline the correct word.
Q25
Open-ended
1 mark
"Mum! Guess (25) ____________ I learnt in school today!" he announced the moment he saw his mother.
Q26
Open-ended
1 mark
(26) ____________ waiting for a reply, Nathan continued, "Did you know that our earth is dying?"
Q27
Open-ended
1 mark
My Science teacher, Mr Lee, (27) ____________ us a video in class about global warming.
Q28
Open-ended
1 mark
We learnt that all of us have a (28) ____________ to play in saving the earth.
Q29
Open-ended
1 mark
His mother smiled and explained that she would always recycle empty drink cans and plastic bottles by (29) ____________ them in special collection bins.
Q30
Open-ended
1 mark
Nathan was surprised. He had no (30) ____________ that those cans and bottles could play a part in making the earth a better place.
Q31
Open-ended
1 mark
We can take the bus (31) ____________ of driving there.
Q32
Open-ended
1 mark
Before leaving, he reminded his mother, "(32) ____________ to bring our disposable bags. After all, we don't want the planet to pay for our groceries!"
Q33
Open-ended
1 mark
Tick your chosen answer. What does 'it' in line 5 refer to? [Options arranged in a vertical tick-box list: the hill / the summit / the view]
Q34
Open-ended
1 mark
Write 1, 2 and 3 in the blanks below to show the order of what the children did on the hill. ____ The children took photos of the scenery. ____ The children reached the top of the hill. ____ The children wandered through the hillside.
Q35
Open-ended
1 mark
The children stopped exploring the hillside as it was getting late. (Tick True or False.)
Q36
Open-ended
1 mark
Thomas had no trouble walking after his fall. (Tick True or False.)
Q37
Open-ended
2 marks
Name two things the children did to help Thomas make the climb down. i. __________ ii. __________
Q38
Open-ended
1 mark
Decide who had the following thought. Tick your chosen answer. Thought: did not want to be a burden to the group. (Beatrice / Thomas)
Q39
Open-ended
1 mark
Decide who had the following thought. Tick your chosen answer. Thought: believed teamwork was the main reason they made it down the hill. (Beatrice / Thomas)
Q40
Open-ended
2 marks
Why was Hana so engrossed in her book? [2m]
Q41
Open-ended
1 mark
Which word from lines 1-7 shows that Hana was not paying attention to what her mother said? [1m]
Q42
Open-ended
1 mark
What does "That" in line 9 refer to? [1m]
Q43
Open-ended
2 marks
From lines 12 to 16, what did Hana do to put out the fire? [2m] a) __________ b) __________
Q44
Open-ended
2 marks
Based on lines 12 to 20, state whether each statement in the table below is true or false, then give one reason why you think so. [2m] a) Hana knew how to deal with the fire immediately. (True/False + Reason) b) It took a lot of effort to put out the fire. (True/False + Reason)
Q45
Open-ended
2 marks
Explain what Hana meant when she said she had to 'face the music' (line 21) and why. [2m]