Q1
MCQ
1 mark
My mother ____ some ingredients to bake a cake yesterday.
P4 English SA1 2025 — St Hildas
Source: St Hildas, 2025
This P4 English SA1 paper from St Hildas (2025) contains 18 questions worth 40 marks. Use it as a study reference for English topics typically tested at P4 level in Singapore schools.
Q2
MCQ
1 mark
Even though we ____ the movie, we want to watch it again.
Q3
MCQ
1 mark
I like sunny days ____ my sister likes rainy days.
Q4
MCQ
1 mark
Ravi is not going to the park. He is going to the mall ____.
Q5
Open-ended
1 mark
Section B Passage 1: Read the passage carefully. Choose the correct word from the words given in the box and write its letter (A to F) in each blank. USE A WORD ONCE ONLY. Word box: (A) eat, (B) ate, (C) eating, (D) is eating, (E) has eaten, (F) have eaten. Susan sat at the table, staring at the last slice of chocolate cake. She wanted to (5) ____ it because she was famished but she was worried that her younger brother, Paul, wanted it too. "He (6) ____ a whole packet of cookies so I'm sure he will not mind me finishing up the cake," she thought. As she pondered over what she should do, Paul skipped out of his room merrily, (7) ____ an apple. "You can have the cake," he said with a grin. "I know you have not tried it." Delighted, Susan picked up a fork and (8) ____ the slice of cake. "Thanks! It's really good," she told Paul. "You are welcome! I am glad you like it," Paul replied gleefully.
Q6
Open-ended
1 mark
Section B Passage 1 blank (6): "He (6) ____ a whole packet of cookies so I'm sure he will not mind me finishing up the cake."
Q7
Open-ended
1 mark
Section B Passage 1 blank (7): "Paul skipped out of his room merrily, (7) ____ an apple."
Q8
Open-ended
1 mark
Section B Passage 1 blank (8): "Delighted, Susan picked up a fork and (8) ____ the slice of cake."
Q9
Open-ended
1 mark
Section B Passage 2: Read the passage carefully. Choose the correct word from the words given in the box and write its letter (A to F) in each blank. USE A WORD ONCE ONLY. Word box: (A) he, (B) him, (C) his, (D) it, (E) they, (F) their. John raced through the forest, his heart pounding with each step. He wiped the sweat from (9) ____ forehead before coming to a sudden stop, surprised at what he saw. The sight of an old hut greeted John. "Why is there a hut here?" he thought. Before he could check (10) ____ out, he heard a loud rustling among the leaves. Afraid, John hid behind a bush for his own safety. A pride of lions appeared out of nowhere, went past (11) ____ and headed towards the river. John emerged from the bush and ran in the opposite direction. He was relieved (12) ____ had not noticed him. Otherwise, he might have ended up as their lunch!
Q10
Open-ended
1 mark
Section B Passage 2 blank (10): "Before he could check (10) ____ out, he heard a loud rustling among the leaves."
Q11
Open-ended
1 mark
Section B Passage 2 blank (11): "A pride of lions appeared out of nowhere, went past (11) ____ and headed towards the river."
Q12
Open-ended
1 mark
Section B Passage 2 blank (12): "He was relieved (12) ____ had not noticed him. Otherwise, he might have ended up as their lunch!"
Q13
Open-ended
1 mark
Section C: Sentence Combining. A. Read the sentences carefully. Circle the correct word from the words given in the brackets. My cousin loves swimming [and / or] cycling.
Q14
Open-ended
1 mark
Section C: I fell [so / but] I was not hurt.
Q15
Open-ended
2 marks
Section C B. For questions 15 to 17, link the two sentences using the word provided. Your answer must be in one sentence. The meaning of your sentence must be the same as the meaning of the given sentences. The girl is my sister. The girl is wearing a blue dress. [Linking word: who]
Q16
Open-ended
2 marks
Section C: Ali bought a drink. He was thirsty. [Linking word: because]
Q17
Open-ended
2 marks
Section C: It was raining. The children wanted to play outside. [Linking word: although]
Q18
Open-ended
20 marks
🖼 Visual
Guided Writing (20 marks). Write a composition of at least 120 words about witnessing an accident. The pictures, not arranged in sequence, are provided to help you think about this topic. Your composition should be based on one, two or all of these pictures. Consider the following points when you plan your composition: Where did the accident take place? What did you do? How were you or others affected? You may use the points in any order and include other relevant points as well. Helping words and phrases: dashed across; fell with a loud thud; scraped his knee; frightened out of my wits; rushed to help; comforted.