Question 1

My little sister is afraid ____ an imaginary bear living in her closet.
(1) in
(2) of
(3) by
(4) with

Accepted Answer

B. of. The correct preposition to use after the adjective 'afraid' is 'of'. 'Afraid of' means scared or fearful of something.

Question 2

We ____ not have gone to the movie. It was so boring and a waste of time and money.
(1) could
(2) might
(3) would
(4) should

Accepted Answer

D. should. The phrase 'should not have gone' expresses regret or a missed opportunity to avoid an undesirable outcome, which fits the context of the movie being boring and a waste.

Question 3

When Mother walked into the apartment, she heard my brother ____ in the shower.
(1) sang
(2) sung
(3) sings
(4) singing

Accepted Answer

D. singing. When using the verb 'hear' followed by a person and an action that was ongoing at the time of hearing, the present participle (gerund) form of the verb is used. So, 'heard my brother singing' is correct.

Question 4

The party will be held indoors ____ it rains.
(1) if
(2) since
(3) unless
(4) because

Accepted Answer

A. if. The conjunction 'if' introduces a condition. The sentence states that the party will be held indoors conditionally, meaning 'if' it rains. Other options do not fit the conditional meaning.

Question 5

The police ____ the eye witnesses' account of the accident.
(1) took in
(2) took off
(3) took out
(4) took down

Accepted Answer

D. took down. The phrasal verb 'take down' means to write something down, especially information or a statement. This is appropriate for police recording an eyewitness account.

Question 6

Fire was the most important ____ of early man as it provided a source of warmth and protection from predators.
(1) mystery
(2) creation
(3) discovery
(4) exploration

Accepted Answer

C. discovery. Fire was not created by early man, but rather found or 'discovered' and then harnessed. Its use for warmth and protection makes it a significant discovery.

Question 7

Too much time spent looking at screens can cause ____ in your eyes as well as dimmed vision.
(1) misery
(2) failure
(3) collapse
(4) discomfort

Accepted Answer

D. discomfort. Prolonged screen time is commonly associated with 'discomfort' in the eyes, such as dryness, strain, or irritation, alongside potential vision problems.

Question 8

The teacher told the students that collecting and storing rainwater for a later use is a ____ way to conserve water in the long run.
(1) reliable
(2) profitable
(3) sustainable
(4) considerable

Accepted Answer

C. sustainable. 'Sustainable' means capable of being maintained over the long term without depleting natural resources. Collecting and storing rainwater is a sustainable method of water conservation.

Question 9

Polar bears are well adapted to ____ (survives/survive) in one of the most challenging environments on our planet.

Accepted Answer

B. survive. After the preposition 'to', the base form of the verb (infinitive) is used. Thus, 'to survive' is the correct grammatical construction.

Question 10

Besides their thick fur, they have a layer of fat, called blubber, that ____ (protects / protect) their bodies from the cold winds and water.

Accepted Answer

A. protects. The relative pronoun 'that' refers to 'a layer of fat', which is a singular subject. Therefore, the verb must also be singular, 'protects', to maintain subject-verb agreement.

Question 11

Polar bears also have black skin under their shiny coat, which helps them ____ (soaks/soak) up the Sun's rays and keep warm.

Accepted Answer

B. soak. The verb 'help' can be followed by an object and then either an infinitive with 'to' or a bare infinitive. In this case, 'helps them soak' uses the bare infinitive correctly.

Question 12

The biggest threat to polar bears ____ (is / are) climate change.

Accepted Answer

A. is. The subject of the sentence is 'The biggest threat' which is singular. The phrase 'to polar bears' is a prepositional phrase and does not affect the subject-verb agreement. Therefore, the singular verb 'is' is required.

P4 English CA1 2025 — Methodist Girls

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