P4 English SA2 2023 — Methodist Girls | Singapore Past Year Paper

Q: Last Saturday, my sister ____ surprised when she saw fireworks in the sky.

3) was. The phrase "Last Saturday" indicates that the event happened in the past. Since "my sister" is a singular subject, the past tense singular verb "was" is the correct choice.

Q: ____ feet under the curtain over there showed where Shu Hui was hiding.

4) Those. The noun "feet" is plural. "Over there" suggests distance. Therefore, the plural demonstrative pronoun for distant objects, "Those", is the correct option.

Q: Muthu enjoys Art lessons ____ not Music lessons.

2) but. The word "not" indicates a contrast between enjoying Art lessons and not enjoying Music lessons. The conjunction "but" is used to show contrast.

Q: The park is nearby. It is only ____ apartment blocks down the road.

2) a few. "Apartment blocks" are countable nouns. "A few" is used with countable nouns to indicate a small quantity. The word "only" reinforces the idea of a small number.

Q: After the rain yesterday, we ____ many tadpoles in the school pond.

2) saw. The adverb "yesterday" indicates that the action happened and completed in the past. Therefore, the simple past tense verb "saw" is appropriate.

Q: Mavis ____ to the children at the moment. Please come back later.

3) is attending. The phrase "at the moment" indicates an action that is currently in progress. "Mavis" is a singular subject, so the present continuous form "is attending" is correct.

Q: As Salma ____ her school bag, the doorbell rang.

3) was packing. The sentence describes two actions: one ongoing action in the past ("was packing") interrupted by another sudden past action ("the doorbell rang"). The past continuous tense "was packing" fits this context.

Q: You should go outside to take a picture because there is not ____ light here.

1) much. "Light" in this context is an uncountable noun. In negative sentences, "much" is used with uncountable nouns.

Q: You ____ so generous when you shared your snacks with everyone.

4) were. The phrase "when you shared your snacks" indicates a past event. For the pronoun "you" in the past tense, the verb "were" is used.

Q: My cousin stayed at a holiday bungalow ____ the seaside.

2) by. The preposition "by" means next to or near. Staying "by the seaside" means staying close to the sea, which is appropriate for a holiday bungalow.

Q1 MCQ 1 mark

Last Saturday, my sister ____ surprised when she saw fireworks in the sky.

Q2 MCQ 1 mark

____ feet under the curtain over there showed where Shu Hui was hiding.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark

Muthu enjoys Art lessons ____ not Music lessons.

Q4 MCQ 1 mark

The park is nearby. It is only ____ apartment blocks down the road.

Q5 MCQ 1 mark

After the rain yesterday, we ____ many tadpoles in the school pond.

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

Mavis ____ to the children at the moment. Please come back later.

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

As Salma ____ her school bag, the doorbell rang.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

You should go outside to take a picture because there is not ____ light here.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

You ____ so generous when you shared your snacks with everyone.

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

My cousin stayed at a holiday bungalow ____ the seaside.

Q11 MCQ 1 mark

The ____ at the grandstand cheered when the last runner crossed the finishing line.

Q12 MCQ 1 mark

The tray was too ____ to hold that many bowls of soup.

Q13 MCQ 1 mark

Carrying a heavy bag, Haida ____ home under the hot sun.

Q14 MCQ 1 mark

Mother brought Lily to the latest attraction, Bird Paradise, as a ____ for doing well in her recent test.

Q15 MCQ 1 mark

James ____ the invitation politely as he was unable to attend the party.

Q16 MCQ 1 mark

Mrs Lee ____ how to use the equipment before letting her students try it.

Q17 Structured 3 marks

Read each statement and put a tick in the correct box. [3m] Statement: The narrator never wanted to be a popular student in class. The narrator went to ask Fast Five if he could join them. The other members of Fast Five encouraged the narrator to do what Hong Rui suggested.

Q18 Open-ended 1 mark

What does 'it' from line 10 refer to? Write your answer in the box below. [1m]

Q19 Structured 1 mark

Write the numbers 1, 2 and 3 in the boxes below to show the order of events. [1m] The members of Fast Five surrounded the narrator. Hong Rui approached the narrator. Hong Rui could not believe what he heard.

Q20 Open-ended 1 mark

Which five-word phrase from lines 10-14 suggests that the narrator knew what the right decision was? [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] quick-thinking honest ungrateful brave mean hardworking

Q22 Open-ended 1 mark

Mother, Father, Lisa and Larry had an amazing ten-day vacation in Bali, Indonesia. (22)____ decided to go to Bali as none of them had been there. The beautiful beaches were the highlight of (23)____ trip. Lisa loved visiting the ancient temples but (24)____ was afraid of the monkeys there. Dad enjoyed eating delicious satay by the beach as (25)____ was so cheap. When it was time to fly home, the children were sad to leave. Word Bank: (A) It, (B) she, (C) there, (D) they, (E) their, (F) we

Q23 Open-ended 1 mark

Mother, Father, Lisa and Larry had an amazing ten-day vacation in Bali, Indonesia. (22)____ decided to go to Bali as none of them had been there. The beautiful beaches were the highlight of (23)____ trip. Lisa loved visiting the ancient temples but (24)____ was afraid of the monkeys there. Dad enjoyed eating delicious satay by the beach as (25)____ was so cheap. When it was time to fly home, the children were sad to leave. Word Bank: (A) It, (B) she, (C) there, (D) they, (E) their, (F) we

Q24 Open-ended 1 mark

Mother, Father, Lisa and Larry had an amazing ten-day vacation in Bali, Indonesia. (22)____ decided to go to Bali as none of them had been there. The beautiful beaches were the highlight of (23)____ trip. Lisa loved visiting the ancient temples but (24)____ was afraid of the monkeys there. Dad enjoyed eating delicious satay by the beach as (25)____ was so cheap. When it was time to fly home, the children were sad to leave. Word Bank: (A) It, (B) she, (C) there, (D) they, (E) their, (F) we

Q25 Open-ended 1 mark

Mother, Father, Lisa and Larry had an amazing ten-day vacation in Bali, Indonesia. (22)____ decided to go to Bali as none of them had been there. The beautiful beaches were the highlight of (23)____ trip. Lisa loved visiting the ancient temples but (24)____ was afraid of the monkeys there. Dad enjoyed eating delicious satay by the beach as (25)____ was so cheap. When it was time to fly home, the children were sad to leave. Word Bank: (A) It, (B) she, (C) there, (D) they, (E) their, (F) we

Q26 MCQ 1 mark

Honeybees have provided us with honey throughout history. They (26) [is/are) like tiny workers in a bustling city inside their beehive homes.

Q27 MCQ 1 mark

These bees (27) [work/works] together to collect nectar from flowers and turn it into sweet honey.

Q28 MCQ 1 mark

Did you know that a honeybee (28) [visit/visits] hundreds of flowers daily?

Q29 MCQ 1 mark

As a result, the nectar (29) [turn / turns) into honey.

Q30 Open-ended 1 mark

Mia is a ten-year-old girl with an adventurous spirit and a deep love for dolphins. She lives in a house with a lovely view of the (30)____ and spends her weekends exploring the beach. Her favourite moments by the ocean are (31)____ she spots dolphins playing in the waves.

Q31 Open-ended 1 mark

Her favourite moments by the ocean are (31)____ she spots dolphins playing in the waves.

Q32 Open-ended 1 mark

Mia often convinces her family to take her on boat rides on their family boat so that she can get (32)____ to the playful dolphins in the ocean.

Q33 Open-ended 1 mark

She can even recognise them by the markings on their (33)____.

Q34 Open-ended 1 mark

One day, Mia read about a dolphin rescue mission in a (34)____ she borrowed from the school library,

Q35 Open-ended 1 mark

Inspired, she wanted to (35)____ a marine activist in the future so that she could (36)____ the dolphins and their home from poachers.

Q36 Open-ended 1 mark

so that she could (36)____ the dolphins and their home from poachers.

Q37 Open-ended 1 mark

Mia (37)____ of a future where she can help her beloved marine friends. Her mother supports Mia's aspirations and thinks that she will change the world.

Q38 Open-ended 1 mark

Who are Nana and Poppa? [1m]

Q39 Open-ended 1 mark

What does the word "they" in paragraph 1 refer to? [1m] Write your answer in the box below.

Q40 Open-ended 1 mark

From paragraph 1, pick out a two-word phrase that tells us that Nana's cookies were very popular at the fair. [1m]

Q41 Structured 1 mark

List two things that Nana did which showed that she had become forgetful. [1m] a) b)

Q42 MCQ 1 mark

Which word has the same meaning as 'demanding'? Circle either (A) or (B). [1m] Throughout this difficult time, Poppa was a pillar of strong support. (A) difficult (B) strong

Q43 Structured 1 mark

From the passage, we know that Emily was a ____ person. Tick [ ] the correct box. [1m] forgetful friendly patient

Q44 Structured 2 marks

Nana could not remember the names of the flowers when she was in the garden with Emily. [2m] Emily made Nana feel better by a) b)

Q45 Open-ended 2 marks

45a. What is a word or phrase that best describes the relationship between Nana and Poppa? [1m] 45b. Give an example from the passage that supports your answer. [1m]

P4 English SA2 2023 — Methodist Girls

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