Question 1

1. Both boys ____ injured during the soccer match earlier.

Accepted Answer

(4) were. The subject "Both boys" is plural, and the adverb "earlier" indicates past tense. Therefore, the past plural form of the verb 'to be', which is 'were', is the correct choice.

Question 2

2. The father told his sons, "Do take care of ____ at the camp."

Accepted Answer

(3) yourselves. The father is speaking directly to his "sons," which is a plural group being addressed. The reflexive pronoun for the plural 'you' is 'yourselves'.

Question 3

3. While we ____ in the field, it suddenly began to rain heavily.

Accepted Answer

(4) were playing. The sentence describes a continuous action in the past ("while we were playing") that was interrupted by another sudden past event ("it suddenly began to rain"). This structure requires the past continuous tense.

Question 4

4. Xin Hui & Mary ____ swimming. They go for their swimming lessons regularly.

Accepted Answer

(1) enjoy. The subject "Xin Hui & Mary" is plural. The second sentence "They go for their swimming lessons regularly" indicates a habitual action, which requires the simple present tense. For plural subjects in the simple present, the base form of the verb is used.

Question 5

5. My parents gave my sister and ____ a handsome reward when we passed our examinations with flying colours.

Accepted Answer

(2) me. The phrase "my sister and ____" functions as the indirect object of the verb "gave." An object pronoun is required here, and 'me' is the correct object pronoun.

Question 6

6. I ____ be home by seven o'clock, or else I will be scolded by my father.

Accepted Answer

(2) must. The phrase "or else I will be scolded by my father" indicates a strong obligation or necessity. 'Must' is the modal verb used to express strong obligation or necessity.

Question 7

7. There was ____ butter left so Mohan and Rani could only bake a small cake with what they had.

Accepted Answer

(3) some. "Butter" is an uncountable noun. "Few" and "several" are for countable nouns. While "much" can be used for uncountable nouns, it's typically used in negative statements or questions. "Some" is used for an unspecified quantity of uncountable nouns in affirmative statements and fits the context of having a limited amount for a small cake.

Question 8

8. The train passed ____ an underground tunnel in the mountain.

Accepted Answer

(3) through. "Through" is used to describe movement from one side or end of an opening or enclosed space to the other. A train moves through a tunnel.

Question 9

9. ____ houses at the end of that street were badly destroyed in a fire accident.

Accepted Answer

(4) Those. "Houses" is a plural noun. "This" and "That" are singular demonstratives. "At the end of that street" implies the houses are distant, making "Those" (plural demonstrative for things further away) the appropriate choice.

Question 10

10. You should ____ try your best and never give up if you want to be successful.

Accepted Answer

(2) always. The advice to "try your best and never give up" implies a continuous and consistent effort to achieve success. "Always" best conveys this consistent effort.

Question 11

11. "____ the key to the safe to me now!" the robber yelled at the bank manager.

Accepted Answer

(3) Hand over. "Hand over" means to give something to someone, especially when surrendering it or passing it to their control. This fits the context of a robber demanding a key.

Question 12

12. The proud peacock ____ around the garden, showing off its colourful feathers.

Accepted Answer

(1) strutted. "Strutted" means to walk with a proud, confident air, often to impress others. This perfectly describes a peacock showing off its feathers.

Question 13

13. The thief managed to escape from the police again. He is ____.

Accepted Answer

(4) as slippery as an eel. The idiom "as slippery as an eel" describes someone who is cunning, evasive, and difficult to catch or hold onto, which accurately fits a thief who repeatedly escapes from the police.

Question 14

14. It was Shaun's ____ that helped him achieve his goals despite numerous setbacks.

Accepted Answer

(4) determination. Overcoming "numerous setbacks" to achieve goals requires persistence and resolve. "Determination" is the quality of being resolute and unwavering in purpose.

Question 15

15. The gymnast performed the challenging moves so ____ that the audience clapped and cheered in amazement.

Accepted Answer

(3) effortlessly. If the audience was "amazed" by the performance of "challenging moves," it implies the gymnast made them look easy. "Effortlessly" means without apparent effort, fitting the context of an amazing display.

Question 16

16. A ____ of thieves stole the most expensive diamonds from that renowned jewellery shop.

Accepted Answer

(2) gang. "Gang" is the correct collective noun for a group of criminals or thieves.

Question 17

17. When the singer won the Most Popular Singer award, she was ____ and shed tears of joy.

Accepted Answer

(2) over the moon. "Over the moon" is an idiom meaning extremely happy or delighted. Shedding "tears of joy" is a sign of extreme happiness.

Question 18

18. The chef ____ some herbs and spices over the pasta before serving it to the customer.

Accepted Answer

(3) sprinkled. "Sprinkled" means to scatter small drops or particles over a surface. This is the appropriate action for adding herbs and spices to pasta.

Question 19

19. Rahim is very ____ to others' feelings and always tries to help when someone is upset.

Accepted Answer

(3) sensitive. Someone who "always tries to help when someone is upset" is demonstrating an ability to perceive and understand others' emotions. "Sensitive" to others' feelings means being quick to detect and respond to them.

Question 20

20. "Be careful with the ____ vase! It will break if you drop it," Mother warned my brother.

Accepted Answer

(3) fragile. The warning "It will break if you drop it" directly indicates that the vase is easily broken or damaged. "Fragile" means exactly that.

P4 English CA1 2025 — Catholic High

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