P4 English CA2 2025 — Methodist Girls | Singapore Past Year Paper

Q: The students ____ thrilled when they learnt about the field trip.

(4) were. The subject "students" is plural, and the verb "learnt" indicates past tense. Therefore, the plural past tense verb "were" is appropriate.

Q: Yesterday, we ____ a strange bird in the canteen during recess.

(2) spotted. The adverb "Yesterday" indicates that the action happened and was completed in the past. The simple past tense "spotted" is the most suitable.

Q: Wei Ming wanted to go to the park ____ it started raining.

(3) but. The two clauses "Wei Ming wanted to go to the park" and "it started raining" present contrasting ideas. "But" is used to introduce a contrast.

Q: We will need to buy more sugar as there is ____ left in the container.

(1) little. "Sugar" is an uncountable noun. "Little" is used with uncountable nouns to indicate a small amount. The phrase "buy more sugar" implies that there is currently a small amount left.

Q: Jane and her brother enjoyed a picnic ____ the grass patch.

(2) on. A picnic is typically held *on* a surface like a grass patch. "On" indicates position on a surface.

Q: ____ pots of plants here need more sunlight.

(3) These. "Pots of plants" is a plural noun phrase, and the word "here" indicates proximity. Therefore, the demonstrative pronoun "These" is appropriate.

Q: Miss Siti is a neighbour who lives only ____ doors away from me.

(2) a few. "Doors" is a countable noun. "A few" is used with countable nouns to indicate a small, but positive, quantity. The word "only" reinforces the small quantity.

Q: The children were ecstatic when the clown ____ balloons for everyone.

(3) was making. The children "were ecstatic" (past tense), indicating that the clown's action was ongoing at that time. "Was making" is past continuous tense, which fits this context. The clown is singular, so "was making" is correct.

Q: While walking home just now, Tom and his sister ____ shocked when a rat suddenly dashed across their path.

(4) were. The subject "Tom and his sister" is plural. The phrase "just now" indicates a recent past event. Therefore, the plural past tense verb "were" is appropriate.

Q: "Be quiet! Mr Lim ____ us what to do for the test now," ordered the class monitor.

(4) is telling. The word "now" indicates an action happening at the moment of speaking. The present continuous tense "is telling" is suitable for this ongoing action.

Q1 MCQ 1 mark

The students ____ thrilled when they learnt about the field trip.

Q2 MCQ 1 mark

Yesterday, we ____ a strange bird in the canteen during recess.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark

Wei Ming wanted to go to the park ____ it started raining.

Q4 MCQ 1 mark

We will need to buy more sugar as there is ____ left in the container.

Q5 MCQ 1 mark

Jane and her brother enjoyed a picnic ____ the grass patch.

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

____ pots of plants here need more sunlight.

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

Miss Siti is a neighbour who lives only ____ doors away from me.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

The children were ecstatic when the clown ____ balloons for everyone.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

While walking home just now, Tom and his sister ____ shocked when a rat suddenly dashed across their path.

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

"Be quiet! Mr Lim ____ us what to do for the test now," ordered the class monitor.

Q11 MCQ 1 mark

The ____ driver swerved from left to right, overtaking many vehicles and almost caused an accident.

Q12 MCQ 1 mark

Mohan ____ out of the room in anger.

Q13 MCQ 1 mark

The athlete ran ____ to the finish line, determined to win the race.

Q14 MCQ 1 mark

All the ____ in the stadium cheered loudly when Ali scored the winning goal.

Q15 MCQ 1 mark

Due to the poor weather conditions, the trip was ____.

Q16 MCQ 1 mark

Aishah ____ into a smile when she saw her friend at the park.

Q17 Structured 3 marks

Read each statement and put a tick in the correct box. Statement: Liam walked to school that day. Liam found the puppy in a trash can. The puppy did not have a collar nor a tag.

Q18 Open-ended 1 mark

In line 5, what does 'the sound' refer to? [1m]

Q19 Structured 1 mark

Write the numbers 1, 2 and 3 in the boxes below to show the order of events. [1m] Liam looked around for the puppy's owner. Liam picked up the puppy. Liam asked his teacher for help.

Q20 Open-ended 1 mark

Which three-word phrase from lines 7 to 11 tells us that Liam's attempt to find the puppy's owner was not successful? [1m]

Q21 Structured 2 marks

Which two of the following words best describe the narrator's character? Put a tick in the boxes provided. [2m] proud careless caring cheerful impatient helpful

Q22 Open-ended 1 mark

Jane and Tim are siblings. ____ have two pet dogs, Whiskers and Rex.

Q23 Open-ended 1 mark

Every morning, Jane cleans the dogs and prepares nutritious breakfast for ____.

Q24 Open-ended 1 mark

Tim takes care of brushing the dogs' fur and he takes the dogs on walks by ____.

Q25 Open-ended 1 mark

Confident in ____ children's capabilities, the parents trust the siblings to be responsible pet owners. Indeed, the children are.

Q26 Open-ended 1 mark

There are many unusual plants around the world. One of them ____ is / are the pitcher plant.

Q27 Open-ended 1 mark

It ____ eat / eats insects by trapping them in its "pitcher".

Q28 Open-ended 1 mark

Rafflesia is another unusual plant that ____ have / has a strong smell to attract / attracts flies for pollination.

Q29 Open-ended 1 mark

Rafflesia is another unusual plant that have / has a strong smell to ____ attract / attracts flies for pollination.

Q30 Open-ended 1 mark

Suddenly, an alarm rang loudly, frightening everyone in the store. Everyone looked around the surroundings ____. Jerlyn noticed a man running ____ the store exit.

Q31 Open-ended 1 mark

Jerlyn noticed a man running ____ the store exit.

Q32 Open-ended 1 mark

Upon seeing the commotion, the security guard who was standing by the exit sprang into ____. He caught the man before he could leave the store.

Q33 Open-ended 1 mark

Everyone heaved a sigh of ____. The store manager ____ the security guard profusely for his swift movements. Jerlyn and her mother were grateful for the alertness of the security guard.

Q34 Open-ended 1 mark

The store manager ____ the security guard profusely for his swift movements. Jerlyn and her mother were grateful for the alertness of the security guard.

Q35 Open-ended 1 mark

Amirah and Ali are neighbours. They rarely see each other. Although ____

Q36 Open-ended 1 mark

My sister enjoys watching movies. My brother enjoys watching movies. Both ____

Q37 Open-ended 1 mark

I was washing the dishes. The phone rang. while ____

Q38 Open-ended 1 mark

What were the boys doing in the backyard? [1m]

Q39 Open-ended 1 mark

What does the word "damage" in paragraph 2 refer to? [1m] Write your answer in the box below. It refers to ____

Q40 MCQ 1 mark

Which word has the same meaning as 'said suddenly and without thinking'? Circle either (A) or (B). [1m] "I'm sorry... I didn't mean... to break your window," I stammered and blurted ⚫ut an apology. (A) (B)

Q41 Structured 2 marks

List two actions in paragraph 4 that showed Mr Soh was very angry. [2m] a) b)

Q42 Open-ended 1 mark

From paragraph 6, pick out a phrase that shows the writer was apprehensive. [1m]

Q43 Structured 2 marks

What were two things about Mr Soh that surprised the writer? [2m] The writer was surprised that a) b)

Q44 Structured 2 marks

How would you describe the character of the writer? [1m] The writer was ____ Give an example from the passage that supports your answer. [1m]

P4 English CA2 2025 — Methodist Girls

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