P4 English CA2 2025 — Catholic High
Source: Catholic High, 2025
This P4 English CA2 paper from Catholic High (2025) contains 32 questions worth 30 marks. Use it as a study reference for English topics typically tested at P4 level in Singapore schools.
Q1
MCQ
Last Sunday, Jenny and her parents were having breakfast together. They were (1) a coffee shop near their home. While they were eating, Jenny talked (2) what she did in school that day. Jenny excitedly shared that she enjoyed her batik painting lessons in school. She also told them that her artwork was selected (3) an exhibition in the Art Museum. Her parents were proud (4) her achievement. They smiled and congratulated her.
Q1
Open-ended
1 mark
On Thursday, President Halimah Yacob joined students at Northbrooks Secondary School to celebrate Racial Harmony Day. She visited various booths which showcased fusion food, ethnic attire and crafts. She also observed students as they (1) part in various activities.
Q2
MCQ
Last Sunday, Jenny and her parents were having breakfast together. They were (1) a coffee shop near their home. While they were eating, Jenny talked (2) what she did in school that day. Jenny excitedly shared that she enjoyed her batik painting lessons in school. She also told them that her artwork was selected (3) an exhibition in the Art Museum. Her parents were proud (4) her achievement. They smiled and congratulated her.
Q2
Open-ended
1 mark
In a Facebook post, Madam Halimah expressed that (2) was heartening to see young people coming together to learn about our multicultural society.
Q3
MCQ
Last Sunday, Jenny and her parents were having breakfast together. They were (1) a coffee shop near their home. While they were eating, Jenny talked (2) what she did in school that day. Jenny excitedly shared that she enjoyed her batik painting lessons in school. She also told them that her artwork was selected (3) an exhibition in the Art Museum. Her parents were proud (4) her achievement. They smiled and congratulated her.
Q3
Open-ended
1 mark
She also stressed the importance (3) respecting diversity.
Q4
MCQ
Last Sunday, Jenny and her parents were having breakfast together. They were (1) a coffee shop near their home. While they were eating, Jenny talked (2) what she did in school that day. Jenny excitedly shared that she enjoyed her batik painting lessons in school. She also told them that her artwork was selected (3) an exhibition in the Art Museum. Her parents were proud (4) her achievement. They smiled and congratulated her.
Q4
Open-ended
1 mark
The visit concluded with an interaction session where students got a (4) to chat with Madam Halimah.
Q5
Open-ended
She was excited yet nervous. She was worried that the walking trails might not be lit up and they might have to walk in total (5) .
Q5
Structured
2 marks
We will go to the playground if the rain stops.
until
Q6
Structured
2 marks
Desmond went to the police station. His wallet was lost.
whose
Q6
Open-ended
When Elena and her parents became tired of walking, they decided to (6) the tram.
Q7
Structured
2 marks
Jane said, "I took a bus to school."
Jane said that
Q7
Open-ended
It was an eye-opening experience for Elena to see the animals moving around in (7) own environment.
Q8
Open-ended
1 mark
Where were Adam and his mother?
Q8
Open-ended
Soon, it was time to leave the park. Elena had (8) enjoyable time and also learned a lot about nocturnal animals.
Q9
Structured
1 mark
The food court was very crowded.
Q9
Structured
My mother was washing the dishes. I was cleaning my room.
While
Q10
Structured
Peter will put on weight. Peter keeps eating snacks in between meals.
If
Q10
Structured
1 mark
Adam could recognise the lady in the black dress.
Q11
Open-ended
1 mark
Which 3-word phrase in paragraph 3 has the same meaning as 'sounded familiar'? [1 mark]
Q11
MCQ
1 mark
Baobao's fur is cut really short because it [1m]
(1) is clean
(2) is silky white
(3) tangles easily
(4) grows really fast
Q12
MCQ
1 mark
Ben and Baobao formed a special bond because [1m]
(1) Ben nursed it back to health
(2) its previous owner abandoned it
(3) they first met at the Animal Shelter
(4) it was malnourished and extremely fearful
Q12
Open-ended
2 marks
What does the word 'it' in line 13 refer to? [2 marks]
Q13
Open-ended
2 marks
Why did Adam feel uneasy after the lady asked for his mother's number? [2 marks]
Q13
Open-ended
1 mark
In line 9, what does the phrase 'familiar sound' refer to? [1m]
Q14
Open-ended
2 marks
How did Adam feel when he and his mother returned to the table? Why did he feel so? [2 marks]
Q14
Open-ended
1 mark
Which sentence from paragraph 4 tells you that Baobao was curious? [1m]
Q15
Structured
1 mark
Write the number (1, 2 or 3) in the boxes beside the events below to show the order that they happened in the passage..
Baobao ran back into the kitchen.
Baobao lunged at the lizard.
Baobao was resting on the kitchen floor.
Q16
Structured
2 marks
State whether each statement in the table below is True or False. Use evidence from the passage to give a reason for your answer.
(a) Baobao greeted his owner by wagging his tail only.
(b) Ben was shocked and frightened when he first saw the lizard..
Q17
Open-ended
1 mark
Why did Baobao try to attack the lizard? [1m]
Q18
Structured
2 marks
Complete the table below using appropriate words/phrases that best describe the change in Baobao at the beginning and at the end of the passage.
At the beginning
(a)
(b) Baobao was timid.
In the end
Baobao is well-fed.