P5 English SA2 2025 — Ai Tong | Singapore Past Year Paper

Q: To Ben's relief, he arrived just ____ time for the test.

A. in. The fixed expression 'just in time' means arriving with little time to spare; the other prepositions do not collocate with 'time for' in this sense.

Q: "You will clean your room before the guests arrive, ____?" asked Mother.

B. won't you. A question tag for the modal 'will' in the affirmative is 'won't you?'.

Q: Members of the audience ____ the concert in the hall right now.

D. are watching. 'Right now' signals the present continuous; the plural subject 'Members' takes 'are watching'.

Q: All the boys except Raj ____ playing football as a hobby.

A. enjoy. The subject is the plural 'All the boys'; 'except Raj' is a parenthetical exclusion, so the verb stays plural and present simple: 'enjoy'.

Q: Jenny was exhausted as ____ of her time yesterday was spent shopping for her weekly groceries.

D. much. 'Time' is an uncountable noun and the sentence needs a large quantity to explain her exhaustion, so 'much' is correct.

Q: My teacher gave Rachel and ____ more instructions about the project.

B. me. After the verb 'gave', the indirect object pronoun must be in the objective case, so 'me' is correct.

Q: Becky saw lightning ____ the tall tree twice last night.

D. strike. After verbs of perception like 'saw', the bare infinitive 'strike' is used to describe a complete action witnessed from start to finish.

Q: "To ____ should I address this letter?" wondered Mr Ali.

C. whom. After the preposition 'To', the object pronoun 'whom' is required.

Q: "Brushing and flossing at least twice a day ____ important for healthy teeth," the dentist said.

D. is. The gerund subject 'Brushing and flossing... twice a day' is treated as a single activity and is a present general truth, so the singular present-tense verb 'is' is used.

Q: ____ the traffic jam, Father was not late for work.

B. Despite. The clause expresses a contrast (jam vs. not late); only 'Despite' shows concession. The other options express cause.

Q1 MCQ 1 mark

To Ben's relief, he arrived just ____ time for the test.

Q2 MCQ 1 mark

"You will clean your room before the guests arrive, ____?" asked Mother.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark

Members of the audience ____ the concert in the hall right now.

Q4 MCQ 1 mark

All the boys except Raj ____ playing football as a hobby.

Q5 MCQ 1 mark

Jenny was exhausted as ____ of her time yesterday was spent shopping for her weekly groceries.

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

My teacher gave Rachel and ____ more instructions about the project.

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

Becky saw lightning ____ the tall tree twice last night.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

"To ____ should I address this letter?" wondered Mr Ali.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

"Brushing and flossing at least twice a day ____ important for healthy teeth," the dentist said.

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

____ the traffic jam, Father was not late for work.

Q11 MCQ 1 mark

Unable to make a choice by myself, I decided to order the grilled chicken dish on the chef's ____.

Q12 MCQ 1 mark

Tim was ____ to the discipline master's office as he kept turning up in school with messy hair and long, dirty fingernails.

Q13 MCQ 1 mark

Minan regretted her ____ act of spreading rumours about her best friend without checking the truth of the matter first.

Q14 MCQ 1 mark

The rowdy boys were ____ by the teacher for running along the corridor and disrupting the lessons that were being conducted.

Q15 MCQ 1 mark

I was annoyed when the book I was reading ended ____ without a proper conclusion.

Q16 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'skeptically' in: 'Will eyed Harry skeptically.'

Q17 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'outrageous' in: 'Harry had gotten both of them into trouble several times previously with his outrageous ideas, one of which was to swim in the canal during a thunderstorm.'

Q18 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'shuddered' in: 'Will shuddered as he remembered that he had almost drowned.'

Q19 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'taunted' in: 'Smirking, Harry taunted, "Surely you are not scared? You are no longer my skinny little brother, you know! Look how tall and stout you've grown!"'

Q20 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'resolve' in: 'With firm resolve, Will knew he should not give in to Harry.'

Q21 MCQ 1 mark

According to the poster in Text 1, which of the following is true of EcoBreeze air-conditioners? [Text 1: advertisement poster for EcoBreeze air-conditioners with the headline 'Coolness in a blink!' over an image of a polar bear, the tagline 'PURE COOLING, GREENER LIVING.', a sub-headline that the EcoBreeze air-conditioners 'deliver superior cooling while minimising environmental impact', two customer testimonials from Casey Lim ('Efficient, powerful, and designed for comfort!') and Eliene Voo ('No more waiting. I get cool air instantly.'), an endorsement quote 'A responsible choice for sustainable cooling.' attributed to Singapore Green Energy Institute, an 'Energy Saving Certified' badge, and a call-out 'Visit us at our main showroom at Bright Hill Centre today!']

Q22 MCQ 1 mark

"Pure cooling, Greener living." Why did the writer include this phrase in Text 1?

Q23 MCQ 1 mark

"Coolness in a blink!" The picture supports this by giving the impression that the EcoBreeze air-conditioners ____.

Q24 MCQ 1 mark

Based on the poster in Text 1, which of the following best fits the purpose of this text?

Q25 MCQ 1 mark

We cannot trust the way Text 1 promotes EcoBreeze air-conditioners because Text 2 says that ____.

Q26 Open-ended 1 mark

There are 10 blanks, numbered 26 to 35, in the passage below. From the list of words given, choose the most suitable word for each blank. Write its letter (A to Q) in the blank. EACH WORD CAN BE USED ONLY ONCE. (Word list: A. a, B. around, C. as, D. below, E. by, F. for, G. had, H. has, J. in, K. on, L. than, M. the, N. then, P. which, Q. who) — Preparations have been underway for the public opening of Rainforest Wild Asia. The animal care team ____ been overseeing animal transfers over the past two months, based on a plan which is still in progress.

Q27 Open-ended 1 mark

...based on a plan which is still ____ progress.

Q28 Open-ended 1 mark

The task of mapping these details started more ____ 18 months ago...

Q29 Open-ended 1 mark

...to ensure a safe transition ____ the wildlife and staff involved.

Q30 Open-ended 1 mark

____ with any adjustments, time is crucial.

Q31 Open-ended 1 mark

The keepers are focused ____ training to help the animals explore and settle into their new surroundings.

Q32 Open-ended 1 mark

For future visitors, their journey in Rainforest Wild Asia would be enriched ____ a series of Ranger Talks held throughout the key zones of the park.

Q33 Open-ended 1 mark

These daily sessions offer visitors ____ deeper understanding of the animals...

Q34 Open-ended 1 mark

...understanding of the animals ____ thrive in the diverse layers of the rainforest.

Q35 Open-ended 1 mark

Visitors can plan their experience ____ these informative sessions or chance upon them during their trip.

Q36 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in each of the boxes. — '...a species that went ekstint some 12,500 years ago...' Correct 'ekstint'.

Q37 Open-ended 1 mark

'Research had led to the born of three pups...' Correct 'born'.

Q38 Open-ended 1 mark

'...whose genes are very close to that of the grey wolf.' Correct 'that'.

Q39 Open-ended 1 mark

'The dire wolf even served as the real-life inspireshion behind the pets in a television show...' Correct 'inspireshion'.

Q40 Open-ended 1 mark

'...a television show that was poppiullur with many!' Correct 'poppiullur'.

Q41 Open-ended 1 mark

'The dire wolf be once a dominant predator across North America.' Correct 'be'.

Q42 Open-ended 1 mark

'They had more muscle and a heavy build than other wolves.' Correct 'heavy'.

Q43 Open-ended 1 mark

'They could move stelthili through different environments...' Correct 'stelthili'.

Q44 Open-ended 1 mark

'They were considered fear by other animals because of their powerful bodies.' Correct 'fear'.

Q45 Open-ended 1 mark

'Magic has been created by bringing these impresif beasts back to our world.' Correct 'impresif'.

Q46 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: 'Police reported that a 10-year-old girl had passed away soon after she ____ the hospital.'

Q47 Open-ended 1 mark

'The police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted ____ the fire at Tomato Cooking School...'

Q48 Open-ended 1 mark

'...which is known to conduct cooking ____ for children.'

Q49 Open-ended 1 mark

'...they saw a fire ____ fiercely on the second and third floors of the shophouse.'

Q50 Open-ended 1 mark

'Some construction workers ____ use of metal scaffolding and a ladder to get to those who were trapped...'

Q51 Open-ended 1 mark

'...before bringing them to ____ on the ground.'

Q52 Open-ended 1 mark

'...firefighters proceeded to put ____ the fire.'

Q53 Open-ended 1 mark

'It was extinguished within 30 minutes ____ the help of three water jets.'

Q54 Open-ended 1 mark

'The road was ____ off by the police to prevent onlookers from going near the site.'

Q55 Open-ended 1 mark

'We would like to thank those who had rendered ____ during the fire, especially for their quick actions and bravery.'

Q56 Open-ended 1 mark

'...the building's structure was not affected, which means that it is ____ considered safe for use.'

Q57 Open-ended 1 mark

'However, as a precautionary ____, the building's owner was ordered to carry out renovation works...'

Q58 Open-ended 1 mark

'...to carry out renovation works for the damage that the fire had ____.'

Q59 Open-ended 1 mark

'The police suspects neither arson ____ any malicious intent to hurt.'

Q60 Open-ended 1 mark

'They have recorded statements ____ eyewitnesses.'

Q61 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the sentence using the word(s) provided. Your answer must be in one sentence. The meaning must stay the same. Original: 'Sheila enjoys baking. Her sisters enjoy baking too.' Start with: ____ as well as ____.

Q62 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite using 'Unless': 'You can get to the island only if you take a boat.'

Q63 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite starting with 'The trees': 'The gardener trims the trees in the orchard regularly.'

Q64 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite starting with 'Out of': 'I asked Jane about the bruise on her arm. I was curious.'

Q65 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite starting with 'Ming told his classmate': '"I went to East Coast Park last Sunday," Ming told his classmate.'

Q66 Open-ended 1 mark

What did Ryan plan to do after school that day?

Q67 Open-ended 2 marks

Explain clearly why Ryan 'sighed' (line 5).

Q68 Structured 2 marks

Complete the diagram showing how the books were supposed to be organised. (a) ____ (b) ____

Q69 Open-ended 2 marks

Which two words from lines 9–14 best describe Ryan when he was alone in the classroom? Put a tick in the box beside each of your answers. DO NOT TICK MORE THAN TWO BOXES. Options: afraid / depressed / frustrated / puzzled / relieved / startled

Q70 Structured 3 marks

Based on lines 9–20, state whether each statement in the table below is true or false, then give one reason why you think so. a) Some of the books were not in a good condition. b) The cleaner had just started working at the school. c) The floor of Ryan's classroom was clean.

Q71 Open-ended 2 marks

State two reasons why the cleaner cleaned everything 'so thoroughly' (line 21).

Q72 Open-ended 1 mark

Which two-word phrase from lines 23–28 shows that Ryan understood what the cleaner had meant?

Q73 Structured 3 marks

Look at the table below. What do the words in the left column refer to in the passage? a) a sound (line 12) b) it (line 28) c) the deeper purpose (line 32)

Q74 Structured 2 marks

Based on information from lines 29–36, fill in the following table. — Row 1: What the cleaner did: 'continued cleaning the classroom' → How Ryan reacted: (a) ____. — Row 2: What the cleaner did: (b) ____ → How Ryan reacted: 'gave the cleaner a thumbs-up'.

Q75 Structured 2 marks

Ryan 'saw his duty in a different light' (lines 39–40). a) Before this realisation, how did Ryan see his duty? [1m] b) What led to Ryan's realisation? [1m]

P5 English SA2 2025 — Ai Tong

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