P4 English CA1 2023 — Rosyth | Singapore Past Year Paper

Q: The puppy ____ shivering in fright when it was brought to the veterinarian.

(3) was. The sentence describes a past event ('was brought'). 'Puppy' is singular, so the past tense singular verb 'was' is appropriate.

Q: Yesterday, Julian ____ his homework before he went out to play.

(2) completed. The adverb 'Yesterday' indicates a completed action in the past. The simple past tense 'completed' is the correct form.

Q: She baked a cake ____ it was her mother's birthday.

(4) because. 'Because' is used to show a reason or cause. She baked a cake *because* it was her mother's birthday.

Q: My father and I cheered loudly for ____ favourite team. We were excited.

(3) our. 'My father and I' refers to two people, so the possessive pronoun for 'we' (inclusive of the speaker) is 'our'.

Q: The explorer ____ many scrolls before he could find the one showing the route to the secret cave.

(1) unrolled. Scrolls are typically 'unrolled' to be read. 'Unwound' is for things wound around something, 'unlocked' is for locks, and 'unravelled' implies intricate threads or problems.

Q: She ____ the chocolate chips onto the ice cream as a topping.

(4) sprinkled. Chocolate chips are small, discrete items that are typically 'sprinkled' over a topping. 'Spread' is for a continuous layer, 'drizzled' for liquid, and 'dissolved' means to mix into a liquid.

Q: The rabbit is ____ so we have to hold it gently when giving it a warm bath.

(3) delicate. If an animal needs to be held gently, it implies it is 'delicate' or easily harmed. 'Flimsy' refers to something poorly made or easily broken, usually not applied to living creatures in this context. 'Tough' and 'firm' are the opposite.

Q: Everyone applauded loudly when the ____ walked up onto the podium to receive their prizes.

(3) competitors. People receive prizes after a competition, so it is the 'competitors' who would walk up to the podium. 'Judges' and 'referees' officiate, and 'spectators' watch.

Q: Choose the correct option and write its number in the bracket. John went to see Dr Wong because ____ (1) his pet mouse was unwell (2) he was having a stomachache (3) he needed to get his teeth checked

(3) he needed to get his teeth checked. The passage states, 'Dr Wong immediately peered into John's mouth' for a 'dental check-up', indicating John was there to get his teeth checked.

Q: Choose the correct option and write its number in the bracket. Sandy's father asked her to put the items in the water to teach her ____ (1) how long it took each item to change (2) how to prevent problems from happening (3) that there are different ways to respond to a situation

(3) that there are different ways to respond to a situation. The father's explanation in paragraph 5 says: 'When people have difficulties, they react differently to each situation, just like these items.' He used the egg and potato as metaphors for different reactions (resilience vs. softening under pressure), illustrating that there are different ways to respond to situations.

Q1 MCQ 1 mark

The puppy ____ shivering in fright when it was brought to the veterinarian.

Q2 MCQ 1 mark

Yesterday, Julian ____ his homework before he went out to play.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark

She baked a cake ____ it was her mother's birthday.

Q4 MCQ 1 mark

My father and I cheered loudly for ____ favourite team. We were excited.

Q5 MCQ 1 mark

The explorer ____ many scrolls before he could find the one showing the route to the secret cave.

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

She ____ the chocolate chips onto the ice cream as a topping.

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

The rabbit is ____ so we have to hold it gently when giving it a warm bath.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

Everyone applauded loudly when the ____ walked up onto the podium to receive their prizes.

Q9 Open-ended 1 mark

Mother's Day was approaching. "Shall ____ bake some cookies together?" Timmy asked his sister. She agreed.

Q10 Open-ended 1 mark

Excitedly, the siblings sat down to discuss. They wondered what type of cookies ____ mother would like. Timmy's sister quickly suggested, "Timmy, why don't (11) ____ ask Mother what flavour of cookies she likes?" Timmy thought it was a good idea and he went to Mother to find out.

Q11 Open-ended 1 mark

Excitedly, the siblings sat down to discuss. They wondered what type of cookies mother would like. Timmy's sister quickly suggested, "Timmy, why don't ____ ask Mother what flavour of cookies she likes?" Timmy thought it was a good idea and he went to Mother to find out.

Q12 Open-ended 1 mark

Sam takes his pet cat to the veterinarian every month. He (12) [enjoy / enjoys] taking care of his cat.

Q13 Open-ended 1 mark

His parents often (13) [remind/reminds] him to take the cat for regular check-ups.

Q14 Open-ended 1 mark

At the clinic, everyone (14) [talk/ talks] softly so as not to disturb the animals. Sam is a responsible pet owner who looks after his pet cat well.

Q15 Open-ended 1 mark

Tom was feeling nervous as his PE teacher had selected him for a competition. He had been chosen to represented his school in the National Inter-School Triathlon.

Q16 Open-ended 1 mark

His coach shared, "A triathlon is a sport competition that consist of swimming, cycling and running over various distances. In a triathlon, competitors complete the three events without resting in between."

Q17 Open-ended 1 mark

His coach reassured him that he would be able to do well in the triathlon with adequate training and practice. Tom felt enkouraged. He planned to train hard for the competition.

Q18 Structured 1 mark

Dan felt hungry. Dan decided to make a peanut butter sandwich. SO

Q19 Structured 1 mark

He said, "It is raining heavily." He said

Q20 Open-ended 1 mark

Armadillos are small animals related to sloths and anteaters. They can be found in warm, wet climates and live in forested or grassland habitats. Armadillos have strong, curved claws. They can dig holes very quickly with these (20) ____.

Q21 Open-ended 1 mark

They have a hard armour that protects them (21) ____ enemies and other dangers. It is made of solid plates and flexible bands. Armadillos can also jump and curl when they are threatened by predators.

Q22 Open-ended 1 mark

Armadillos are nocturnals so they are active at night. They use their keen sense of smell to hunt for (22) ____ as they have poor eyesight.

Q23 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the correct option and write its number in the bracket. John went to see Dr Wong because ____ (1) his pet mouse was unwell (2) he was having a stomachache (3) he needed to get his teeth checked

Q24 Structured 1 mark

Find a word in paragraph 3 which has the same meaning as: (a) instantly

Q25 Structured 1 mark

For Questions 25-26, tick ✓ whether the statements describe Dr Wong or John. Refer to the example given. [2m] Example: He was the first person to spot the mouse. (John ticked) (25) He sat on a leather chair.

Q26 Structured 1 mark

(26) He hit a tray causing it to fall.

Q27 Structured 1 mark

For Question 27, what does the word refer to? [1m] The first example has been done for you. Words | Refers to Example 'They' (line 11) | the dental instruments (27) 'troublemaker' (line 18)

Q28 Structured 1 mark

Write 1, 2 and 3 in the blanks below to show the correct order of events in the story. [1m] ____ Dr Wong ran out of the room. ____ John found the mouse under the cupboard. ____ The mouse escaped from John's schoolbag.

Q29 Open-ended 1 mark

Why did Sandy look glum? [1m]

Q30 Structured 1 mark

For Questions 30-31, what does each word refer to? [2m] The first example has been done for you. Words | Refers to Example 'him' (line 3) | Sandy's father (30) 'it' (line 6)

Q31 Structured 1 mark

(31) 'them' (line 8)

Q32 Structured 1 mark

For Questions 32-33, read each statement and tick ✓ "True" or "False". Refer to paragraph 3 to help you. The first example has been done for you. [2m] Statement | True | False Example Sandy had to keep an eye on the items in the pot. (True ticked) (32) Sandy removed the items from the water ten minutes after the water started boiling.

Q33 Structured 1 mark

(33) Sandy's father removed the eggshell and peeled the potato.

Q34 Open-ended 1 mark

In paragraph 5, how did Sandy's father know that she was confused? [1m]

Q35 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the correct option and write its number in the bracket. Sandy's father asked her to put the items in the water to teach her ____ (1) how long it took each item to change (2) how to prevent problems from happening (3) that there are different ways to respond to a situation

P4 English CA1 2023 — Rosyth

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