Question 1

Mrs Teo told Tommy and ____ to carry some books to the staffroom.

Accepted Answer

C. me. The blank requires an object pronoun as it is the object of the verb 'told'. 'Me' is the correct object pronoun to use after 'Tommy and'. 'I' is a subject pronoun, 'we' is a subject pronoun, and 'mine' is a possessive pronoun.

Question 2

Hassan runs fast, ____ he?

Accepted Answer

D. doesn't. This is a tag question. The main verb 'runs' is in the simple present tense and is affirmative. Therefore, the tag question must be negative and use the auxiliary verb 'does' (because 'Hassan' is third person singular). The correct tag is 'doesn't he?'.

Question 3

Mr Lee reminded the class firmly, "You ____ every day to stay hydrated."

Accepted Answer

B. must. The phrase "reminded the class firmly" indicates a strong instruction or obligation. 'Must' is the modal verb that expresses a strong necessity or obligation. 'May' expresses permission, 'could' expresses possibility or past ability, and 'would' expresses a conditional or habitual action.

Question 4

Jane and Sally did not have ____ time to complete the puzzle after the final countdown began.

Accepted Answer

A. much. 'Time' is an uncountable noun. 'Much' is used with uncountable nouns in negative sentences to indicate a large quantity. 'Many' and 'several' are used with countable nouns. 'Some' is typically used in affirmative sentences or offers/requests.

Question 5

____ you clean your room, you cannot watch television.

Accepted Answer

B. Unless. The sentence expresses a condition and its consequence. 'Unless' means 'if not'. So, 'Unless you clean your room' means 'If you do not clean your room', which logically leads to 'you cannot watch television'. 'If' would require a different structure (e.g., 'If you do not clean...'). 'Because' indicates a reason, and 'Although' indicates a contrast.

Question 6

"____ book in my hand belongs to Sarah. I need to return it to her," said Anna.

Accepted Answer

A. This. The speaker is holding the book in her hand, indicating proximity. 'This' is used for a singular item that is near the speaker. 'That' is for a singular item far away. 'These' and 'Those' are for plural items.

Question 7

Ever since Adam joined the school choir, he has been bent ____ improving his singing.

Accepted Answer

C. on. The phrasal verb 'bent on' means determined to do something or focused on achieving a goal. In this context, Adam is determined to improve his singing.

Question 8

Neither my sisters nor my mother ____ at home when I called.

Accepted Answer

C. was. In a 'neither...nor' construction, the verb agrees with the noun or pronoun closest to it. Here, 'my mother' is singular, so the verb should be singular. Since the sentence talks about a past event ('when I called'), the past tense singular verb 'was' is correct.

Question 9

The policeman asked the residents if they ____ anyone suspicious in the neighbourhood in the past few days.

Accepted Answer

C. had seen. The phrase "in the past few days" indicates an action completed before the time of asking (past perfect). The policeman is asking if, prior to his inquiry, they had seen anyone suspicious. Therefore, the past perfect tense 'had seen' is appropriate.

Question 10

The experienced coach is known for helping many young athletes ____ their potential.

Accepted Answer

D. realising. The preposition 'for' must be followed by a gerund (verb ending in -ing). Thus, 'realising' is the correct form. 'Helping' is also a gerund in this construction, so the parallel structure is appropriate.

Question 11

Despite failing several times in the competition, Ravi remained ____ and continued to try again.

Accepted Answer

C. determined. The phrase "continued to try again" implies persistence and a strong will to succeed despite setbacks. 'Determined' (option C) best fits this meaning, indicating that Ravi was resolute and persistent. 'Careless', 'distracted', and 'discouraged' all contradict the idea of continuing to try.

Question 12

I must tidy my table because it is ____ with books, worksheets and stationery.

Accepted Answer

D. cluttered. 'Cluttered' means to fill a space or place untidily with too many things. This perfectly describes a table that needs tidying because it has too many books, worksheets, and stationery on it. 'Clotted' refers to a thickened mass (like blood), 'clogged' means blocked (like a drain), and 'clouded' means obscured (like vision or judgment).

Question 13

The old posters on the wall were torn and faded, so the janitor was asked to ____ the posters.

Accepted Answer

D. take down. The posters were torn and faded, implying they needed to be removed. 'Take down' means to remove something that has been put up or fixed in place. 'Take in' has meanings like understand or receive; 'take up' means to begin a hobby or occupy space; 'take on' means to accept a responsibility or challenge.

Question 14

The leadership camp was designed to ____ a sense of responsibility in every student.

Accepted Answer

A. instil. 'Instil' means to gradually but firmly establish (an idea or attitude) in a person's mind. This fits the context of a leadership camp aiming to develop a sense of responsibility in students. 'Cause' is too general, 'impose' suggests forcing something, and 'coordinate' means to organize.

Question 15

Jacob was punished for ____ his parents' signatures on his test papers.

Accepted Answer

A. forging. 'Forging' means to produce a fraudulent copy or imitation of (a signature, banknote, or artwork). This is the specific act of creating fake signatures, which is a serious offence and grounds for punishment. 'Producing' is too neutral, 'prompting' means encouraging, and 'composing' means creating original work.

Question 16

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined words 'trembling'.

Accepted Answer

A. shaking. The word 'trembling' means to shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty. 'Shaking' is the most direct synonym for this action. 'Shivering' usually implies cold, 'staggering' implies unsteady walking, and 'stammering' relates to speech.

Question 17

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined words 'encourage'.

Accepted Answer

C. motivate. 'Encourage' means to give support, confidence, or hope to someone. 'Motivate' means to stimulate someone's interest in or enthusiasm for doing something. While 'guide', 'nurture', and 'energise' are related, 'motivate' most directly captures the coach's attempt to inspire Maya to jump.

Question 18

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined words 'smoothly'.

Accepted Answer

C. gracefully. When someone dives 'smoothly', it implies they move in an even, continuous, and effortless manner. 'Gracefully' means in a way that is elegant and fluid, which perfectly describes a smooth dive. 'Hastily' means quickly, 'eagerly' means with enthusiasm, and 'cautiously' means carefully, none of which primarily convey the manner of movement.

Question 19

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined words 'push away'.

Accepted Answer

D. overcome. To 'push away' doubts means to get rid of them or successfully deal with them. 'Overcome' means to successfully deal with (a problem or difficulty). This is the best fit. 'Control' means to manage, 'dismiss' means to treat as unworthy of serious consideration, and 'consider' means to think about, none of which convey eliminating the doubts.

Question 20

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined words 'grin'.

Accepted Answer

A. smile. A 'grin' is a broad smile. Therefore, 'smile' is the closest in meaning. 'Smirk' is an unpleasant or conceited smile, 'sneer' is a contemptuous smile, and 'scowl' is an angry or bad-tempered expression.

Question 21

According to the poster in Text 1, which of the following is true of Breez air conditioners?

Accepted Answer

C. They allow customers to save money.. Text 1 states, 'Spend less and stay cool while saving our planet.' and 'Our environmentally friendly air conditioners use the newest energy-efficient technology to reduce electricity consumption'. Reducing electricity consumption directly leads to saving money. Option A is the opposite of what the poster states. Options B and D are not mentioned.

Question 22

"Upgrade to a Breez Air Conditioner Today!" Why did the writer include this heading in Text 1?

Accepted Answer

D. to persuade readers to choose Breez air conditioners over other air conditioners. The heading "Upgrade to a Breez Air Conditioner Today!" is a call to action, commonly used in advertisements to encourage consumers to buy the product. Its purpose is to convince potential customers to choose Breez over competitors. The other options do not align with the persuasive nature of an advertisement heading.

Question 23

Based on the poster in Text 1, which of the following would be the most likely reason customers would want to purchase a Breez air conditioner?

Accepted Answer

D. It uses the latest technology.. The poster states: 'Our environmentally friendly air conditioners use the newest energy-efficient technology'. This highlights advanced technology as a key selling point. While 'Free installation provided with every purchase!' implies ease of installation, 'latest technology' is a stronger, more direct selling point mentioned for the product itself, promising benefits like reduced electricity consumption. Durability and repairability are not mentioned in Text 1.

Question 24

"A greener future starts with you making smarter choices today!" The picture supports this by giving the impression that Breez air conditioners ____.

Accepted Answer

B. are designed to protect the environment. The phrase "A greener future starts with you making smarter choices today!" directly links to environmental protection. The poster also explicitly states that Breez air conditioners "have no negative impact on our planet." Therefore, the impression given is that these air conditioners protect the environment. While they keep homes cool, the emphasis of the phrase is on 'greener future' and 'smarter choices' in an environmental sense.

Question 25

We cannot trust the way Text 1 promotes Breez air conditioners because Text 2 says ____.

Accepted Answer

A. eco-friendly air conditioners can harm the environment. Text 1 claims Breez ACs "have no negative impact on our planet." Text 2 contradicts this by stating: "However, these air conditioners may not be as good as they seem for our planet... they do not explain how these air conditioners affect the environment when they release harmful gases that contribute to global warming." This directly challenges the 'eco-friendly' claims of such products, making Text 1 untrustworthy in its environmental promotion.

Question 26

Based on lines 28-31, circle one word that best describes Aunty Nadia. [1m]
forgiving / kind / clever / casual

Accepted Answer

C. clever. In lines 28-31, Aunty Nadia devises a trick: she offers 'change' even though only two dollars (the exact amount for Devan) were on the counter. When Zen reaches for the change, it exposes him. This strategic thinking to uncover the truth without direct accusation demonstrates her 'cleverness'. While she is later kind and forgiving, the specific action described in these lines points to cleverness.

P5 English SA2 2025 — Anglo Chinese

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