Question 1

Mother ____ juice from the fruit to make a dessert.

Accepted Answer

(2) squeezed. To get juice from fruit, one typically 'squeezes' it. 'Plucked' means to pick, 'uprooted' means to pull out by the roots, 'unplugged' means to disconnect from a power source. 'Squeezed' is the most appropriate action.

Question 2

The ____ took the viewers through the live telecast of the football match.

Accepted Answer

(4) commentator. A 'commentator' provides commentary and analysis during a live broadcast of a sports event. A 'reporter' generally reports news, a 'spectator' watches, and an 'announcer' makes general announcements.

Question 3

Clarence ____ the receipt and tossed it into the bin.

Accepted Answer

(4) crumpled. To 'crumple' something like a receipt means to crush it into folds, typically before discarding it, which fits the action of tossing into a bin. 'Crashed' means to collide, 'crinkled' implies small wrinkles, and 'creased' means to make a fold, often intentionally or neatly.

Question 4

Please beware of the chained dog as it is ____.

Accepted Answer

(4) aggressive. If a chained dog requires one to 'beware', it implies the dog is 'aggressive' or prone to attack. 'Agile' means quick and nimble, 'energetic' means active, and 'observant' means watchful, none of which directly suggest danger.

Question 5

Being similar in pattern, the insect's wings act as a ____ among the flowers to prevent the predators from spotting it.

Accepted Answer

(3) camouflage. 'Camouflage' refers to disguising or concealing something by making it blend in with its surroundings, which is the precise function described for the insect's wings to avoid predators.

Question 6

Knowing that he had to have his tooth extracted by the dentist, Ali waited ____.

Accepted Answer

(2) nervously. A tooth extraction is typically an unpleasant or painful procedure, so one would generally wait 'nervously'. The other options imply positive anticipation, which is unsuitable.

Question 7

Sarah visited her grandparents ____ the school holiday.

Accepted Answer

(4) during. 'During' is the most appropriate preposition to indicate an action that occurred throughout the period of the school holiday.

Question 8

While walking to school last week, Fred ____ shocked when he witnessed an accident.

Accepted Answer

(2) are. The phrase 'last week' indicates a past event, and 'Fred' is a singular subject. Therefore, the past singular form of 'to be', 'was', is correct.

Question 9

Ali and his classmates ____ so nervous when their teacher handed out the examination papers.

Accepted Answer

(4) were. The subjects 'Ali and his classmates' form a plural subject, and the event happened in the past. Therefore, the past plural form of 'to be', 'were', is correct.

Question 10

“Don’t bother Father now. He ____,” said Mother.

Accepted Answer

(4) is working. The phrase 'Don’t bother Father now' implies that Father is currently engaged in an activity. The present continuous tense, 'is working', best describes an ongoing action.

Question 11

Yesterday, we ____ at the field before heading home.

Accepted Answer

(2) played. 'Yesterday' indicates a past event. The phrase 'before heading home' suggests an ongoing action that was happening at a specific time in the past. The past continuous tense, 'were playing', is appropriate.

Question 12

While the students ____ in the classroom, the lights suddenly went out.

Accepted Answer

(4) were talking. The phrase 'While the students ____' indicates an ongoing action that was interrupted by another past action ('the lights suddenly went out'). The past continuous tense, 'were talking', is correct for the ongoing action.

Question 13

____ boxes on the table here belong to my neighbours.

Accepted Answer

(2) That. 'Boxes' is a plural noun, and 'here' indicates proximity. Therefore, the plural demonstrative pronoun for close objects, 'These', is correct.

Question 14

The roller coaster ride was exciting ____ scary.

Accepted Answer

(3) then. The words 'exciting' and 'scary' express contrasting ideas (thrill vs. fear). The conjunction 'but' is used to connect contrasting or slightly contradictory statements.

Question 15

The garden is colourful all year round because it has ____ flowers in bloom.

Accepted Answer

(2) little. 'Flowers' is a countable noun. To describe a large quantity of countable nouns, 'many' is used. 'Any' is typically for questions/negatives, 'little' for uncountable nouns, and 'much' for uncountable nouns.

Question 16

There is ____ milk left in the fridge, so we need to get more.

Accepted Answer

(3) many. 'Milk' is an uncountable noun. The phrase 'so we need to get more' implies there is a small quantity left. 'Little' is used for a small amount of uncountable nouns. 'Few' and 'many' are for countable nouns, and 'a lot of' implies a large quantity.

Question 17

Children who wish to attend the camp must ____

Accepted Answer

(4) register at www.astro.sg before 2 December 2025. The poster explicitly states: 'Register and pay online at www.astro.sg by 1 December 2025.' Option (4) 'register at www.astro.sg before 2 December 2025' correctly reflects this instruction and deadline.

Question 18

The participants must try to work well with others as they ____

Accepted Answer

(4) participate in a computer game. Under 'Space Exploration,' the poster mentions 'taking part in a team mission. The first team to complete the mission wins a prize!' Team missions require participants to work well with others. The other options describe individual activities or general goals.

Question 19

What is included in the camp fee?

Accepted Answer

(4) two meals and snacks. The 'Fee: $20 (lunch and dinner provided)' includes two meals. Additionally, under 'Stargazing,' it states 'Snacks will be provided too.' A prize is only for the winning team, not a general inclusion for all participants.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

(2) Participants do not need to pack a blanket.. (1) False: The camp is for 'aged 9 to 12 years old,' so 10-year-olds can attend. (2) True: Under 'Stargazing,' it says 'comfortable blankets provided.' (3) False: The poster states 'Here are some of the exciting activities,' implying there may be others. (4) False: The camp helps 'build up your fitness,' implying it's not exclusively for already fit children.

Question 21

The main purpose of this poster is to ____

Accepted Answer

(1) attract children to a camp. The poster's overall design, 'Calling all space enthusiasts... Come to Space Hub,' and registration information are all typical elements of an advertisement designed to 'attract children to a camp'.

P4 English SA2 2025 — Red Swastika

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