P4 English CA2 2021 — Henry Park

Q: The soccer match was ____ because of the rain. (1) called on (2) called up (3) called for (4) called off

D. called off. 'Called off' means cancelled, which is the correct phrasal verb when an event like a soccer match is cancelled due to rain.

Q: John is a quiet boy and always ____ himself. (1) keeps to (2) keeps on (3) keeps off (4) keeps from

A. keeps to. 'Keeps to himself' means stays alone and does not socialise much, which fits a quiet boy.

Q: "Stir the cup of tea with a spoon until all the sugar is ____," instructed my mother. (1) mixed (2) dissolved (3) separated (4) evaporated

B. dissolved. Sugar 'dissolves' in tea when stirred — the solid disappears into the liquid. 'Mixed' is too general; 'dissolved' is the precise scientific term.

Q: A ____ was organised by the animal rights group to raise public awareness of endangered animal species. (1) lesson (2) donation (3) campaign (4) conservation

C. campaign. A 'campaign' is an organised effort to raise awareness about an issue, which fits the context of raising public awareness about endangered animals.

Q: I was amazed at how fast my baby brother could ____ across the floor. (1) float (2) loiter (3) crawl (4) slither

C. crawl. Babies 'crawl' across the floor on their hands and knees. 'Slither' is used for snakes, 'loiter' means to linger aimlessly, and 'float' is for things in liquid or air.

Q: "Where ____ you yesterday?" questioned my frustrated teacher. (1) is (2) are (3) was (4) were

D. were. 'Yesterday' indicates past tense, and 'you' takes 'were' (not 'was') in the past tense.

Q: "Run! A swarm of bees ____ flying towards you," Miss Teo warned me. (1) is (2) are (3) was (4) were

A. is. 'A swarm' is a singular collective noun and takes the singular verb 'is'. The action is happening now (present continuous: is flying).

Q: The boys taught ____ how to perform magic tricks by watching videos online. (1) myself (2) herself (3) ourselves (4) themselves

D. themselves. 'The boys' is a plural third-person subject, so the matching reflexive pronoun is 'themselves'.

Q: Father was so busy with his work that he had ____ time to read the newspaper. (1) little (2) some (3) much (4) many

A. little. 'Little' is used with uncountable nouns like 'time' to mean 'not much'. The context (so busy) signals limited time, making 'little' the best fit.

Q: I bought ____ packet of sugar over there so that we could bake a cake. (1) this (2) that (3) these (4) those

B. that. 'That' is used for a singular item that is far away ('over there'). 'Packet' is singular, ruling out 'these' and 'those'.

P4 English 2021 CA2 33 questions 35 marks

Source: Henry Park, 2021

This P4 English CA2 paper from Henry Park (2021) contains 33 questions worth 35 marks. Use it as a study reference for English topics typically tested at P4 level in Singapore schools.

Q1 Open-ended 1 mark

Time of incident: ____

Q1 MCQ 1 mark

The soccer match was ____ because of the rain. (1) called on (2) called up (3) called for (4) called off

Q2 MCQ 1 mark

John is a quiet boy and always ____ himself. (1) keeps to (2) keeps on (3) keeps off (4) keeps from

Q2 Open-ended 1 mark

Item stolen: ____

Q3 MCQ 1 mark

"Stir the cup of tea with a spoon until all the sugar is ____," instructed my mother. (1) mixed (2) dissolved (3) separated (4) evaporated

Q3 Open-ended 1 mark

Distinctive facial feature of the thief: ____

Q4 MCQ 1 mark

A ____ was organised by the animal rights group to raise public awareness of endangered animal species. (1) lesson (2) donation (3) campaign (4) conservation

Q4 Open-ended 1 mark

Number of boys who chased the thief: ____

Q5 Open-ended 1 mark

Type of vehicle used to escape: ____

Q5 MCQ 1 mark

I was amazed at how fast my baby brother could ____ across the floor. (1) float (2) loiter (3) crawl (4) slither

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

"Where ____ you yesterday?" questioned my frustrated teacher. (1) is (2) are (3) was (4) were

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

"Run! A swarm of bees ____ flying towards you," Miss Teo warned me. (1) is (2) are (3) was (4) were

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

The boys taught ____ how to perform magic tricks by watching videos online. (1) myself (2) herself (3) ourselves (4) themselves

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

Father was so busy with his work that he had ____ time to read the newspaper. (1) little (2) some (3) much (4) many

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

I bought ____ packet of sugar over there so that we could bake a cake. (1) this (2) that (3) these (4) those

Q11 Open-ended 1 mark

During the holidays, I went to the library with my sister. We went there by ourselves (11) ____ our mother was at work.

Q12 Open-ended 1 mark

There, I picked a book (12) ____ my favourite animal — leatherback turtles.

Q13 Open-ended 1 mark

One of the main causes (13) ____ pollution.

Q14 Open-ended 1 mark

Many leatherback turtles die (14) ____ eating plastic bags that float in the sea.

Q15 Open-ended 1 mark

My sister showed me the books she wanted to borrow (15) ____ I happily showed her mine.

Q16 Open-ended 1 mark

Many endangered species can be saved. We do our part. If ____

Q17 Open-ended 1 mark

I bought popcorn. Then, I watched a movie. ____ after

Q18 Open-ended 1 mark

Cindy did not prepare for the test. Her friends did not prepare for the test. Neither ____

Q19 Open-ended 1 mark

You will not be dismissed. You do not tidy the classroom. ____ unless

Q20 Open-ended 1 mark

Peter was afraid of heights. Peter tried the high elements at the camp. Although ____

Q21 MCQ 1 mark

Julio Iglesias is most famous for being ____. (a) a singer and songwriter (b) a professional footballer (c) courageous and talented (d) involved in a serious car accident

Q22 MCQ 1 mark

Why did he stop his football career? (a) He wanted to be a lawyer. (b) He lost interest in the sport. (c) He wanted to be a famous singer. (d) He met with a serious car accident.

Q23 Open-ended 1 mark

What does the word 'It' (line 8) refer to?

Q24 Open-ended 1 mark

Number the events (1, 2 and 3) in the order that they happened in the story. (a) He met with a car accident. (b) He became a world famous singer and songwriter. (c) He learnt how to play the guitar in the hospital.

Q25 Open-ended 1 mark

Which word in paragraph 4 means 'told the truth'?

Q26 Open-ended 1 mark

Put a tick (✓) in the box if the sentence is true. - The nurse taught Julio how to sing and play the guitar. - Julio taught himself how to play the guitar by listening to the radio.

Q27 Structured 2 marks

State whether each sentence below is True or False. Give a reason to support your answer. (a) Julio realised his talent for singing while studying law. (b) Julio did not give up his studies even after his recovery.

Q28 Open-ended 2 marks

According to the passage, do you think Julio's decision to be a singer is a good one? Why?

P4 English CA2 2021 — Henry Park

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