Question 1

Elizabeth ____ at the senior citizen activity centre on Sundays.

Accepted Answer

(2) volunteers. Elizabeth is a singular third-person subject, and "on Sundays" indicates a habitual action. Therefore, the simple present tense with 's' for the verb is required: "volunteers".

Question 2

Please wash the dishes in the sink ____ you have finished your dinner.

Accepted Answer

(3) after. The action of washing dishes happens subsequent to finishing dinner. "After" correctly establishes this sequence of events.

Question 3

Molly, as well as her sisters, ____ cycling in the park every day.

Accepted Answer

(2) enjoys. When "as well as" is used, the verb agrees with the first subject ("Molly"). "Every day" indicates a habitual action, requiring the simple present tense singular form: "enjoys".

Question 4

We ____ the news on television when the burglary took place.

Accepted Answer

(4) were watching. The phrase "when the burglary took place" indicates a past continuous action ("were watching") that was happening at the same time as, or was interrupted by, another past simple action ("took place").

Question 5

I cannot carry ____ heavy sacks of rice over there myself!

Accepted Answer

(3) these. "Sacks" is a plural noun. While "over there" suggests distance, the context of "I cannot carry... myself!" implies the speaker is currently attempting to lift or is in close proximity to the sacks, making "these" (referring to plural items near the speaker) the most appropriate choice. If the sacks were primarily 'over there' and the speaker needed to go get them, 'those' would be more fitting, but 'these' suggests a direct current interaction.

Question 6

"Remember not to wander off by ____!" Mrs Lim reminded her pupils.

Accepted Answer

(3) yourselves. Mrs Lim is addressing "her pupils," which is a plural group. Therefore, the plural reflexive pronoun "yourselves" is the correct choice.

Question 7

"Please do not disturb your baby sister. She ____ now," my father said.

Accepted Answer

(4) is sleeping. The word "now" indicates an action happening at the moment of speaking. This requires the present continuous tense: "is sleeping".

Question 8

There is only a ____ tea left in the pot.

Accepted Answer

(2) little. "Tea" is an uncountable noun. "Only a little" correctly describes a small quantity of an uncountable noun. "Few" and "many" are for countable nouns, and "much" would imply a large quantity, contradicting "only a".

Question 9

Rose and her friends ____ to the National Museum last week.

Accepted Answer

(2) went. "Last week" indicates a completed action in the past, requiring the simple past tense of the verb "go", which is "went".

Question 10

You were at the party last night, ____ you?

Accepted Answer

(4) weren't. This is a tag question. The main verb in the statement is "were" (positive auxiliary verb). Therefore, the tag question must be negative and use the same auxiliary verb: "weren't you?".

Question 11

The ____ of the accident were rushed to the nearest hospital.

Accepted Answer

(1) victims. People who suffer harm or injury from an accident are called "victims" and are typically the ones rushed to the hospital. "Offenders" commit crimes, while "witnesses" and "bystanders" observe but are not necessarily injured.

Question 12

Our principal ____ the DEAR week programme by sharing her favourite book with the students.

Accepted Answer

(3) kicked off. To "kick off" means to start or launch an event, often with enthusiasm. This fits the context of a principal beginning a school programme.

Question 13

We managed to ____ Wendy to take part in the competition after much persuasion.

Accepted Answer

(4) convince. To "convince" someone means to make them believe or agree to something through reasoning or persuasion. The phrase "after much persuasion" directly supports "convince".

Question 14

Although her team lost, Pearlie showed ____ when she shook hands with her opponents at the end of the competition.

Accepted Answer

(4) sportsmanship. "Sportsmanship" refers to fair play, respect for opponents, and gracious behaviour in sports, especially after a loss. Shaking hands after losing is a classic example of good sportsmanship.

Question 15

When the police informed Mr. Tan that the thief had been hiding in his shop since last night, he was ____ and gasped in shock!

Accepted Answer

(3) astounded. To "gasp in shock" implies a feeling of great surprise or astonishment. "Astounded" means shocked or greatly surprised, fitting the context better than "amazed" (which can be positive surprise) or "disappointed" (negative but not typically accompanied by gasping in shock).

Question 16

I did not want to wake my parents up so I crept downstairs ____.

Accepted Answer

(3) stealthily. To "creep downstairs" without waking someone implies moving quietly and carefully, which is described by the adverb "stealthily".

Question 17

Dr Lee is a ____ scientist whose research work is recognised worldwide.

Accepted Answer

(1) famous. If someone's research work is recognized worldwide, it means they are widely known or "famous".

Question 18

Mrs Phua ____ every corner of the house to look for her missing glasses.

Accepted Answer

(4) observed. To "observe" every corner means to carefully look at or scrutinize every part. This fits the context of actively searching for a missing item.

Question 19

Paul was so disappointed with the poor service at the cafe that he decided to lodge a ____.

Accepted Answer

(4) complaint. When someone is disappointed with poor service, they typically "lodge a complaint" to express their dissatisfaction formally.

Question 20

When Dwayne first moved to the new school, he was like ____ as he did not know anyone there.

Accepted Answer

(2) a fish out of water. "A fish out of water" is an idiom meaning someone is in an unfamiliar environment and feels uncomfortable or out of place. This perfectly describes Dwayne's situation in a new school where he knows no one.

Question 21

The main aim of this poster is to ____

Accepted Answer

(4) introduce different dance types to the children. The poster is titled "JUZ DANSE PRESENTS DANCE FOR KIDS" and lists specific dance types (Salsa, Hip Hop, Ballet) offered to children, indicating its main aim is to introduce these dance types.

Question 22

The children will be taught ____ types of dance during this event.

Accepted Answer

(2) 3. The poster lists three dance types under the 'Dance Type' column: Salsa, Hip Hop, and Ballet.

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of dancing?

Accepted Answer

(3) Dance has steps that are easy to follow.. The poster lists "Increases flexibility", "Perfect stress reliever", and "Boosts self-confidence" as benefits of dancing. "Easy to follow moves" is listed separately as a feature of the program, not a general benefit of dancing itself.

Question 24

In order to enjoy the Early Bird rate, Mr Lee should sign up by ____

Accepted Answer

(1) 2 August 2023. The poster explicitly states: "Early Bird Ticket: $50 per child (Sign up by 2 August 2023)".

Question 25

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

(3) Children will learn different dance types... Statement (3) is true as the poster lists Salsa, Hip Hop, and Ballet. (1) is false, as it's for children 7-12. (2) is false, as times are 2 pm - 5 pm. (4) is false, as Marilyn's number is for queries, and registration is via email.

P4 English SA1 2023 — Pei Hwa

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