P5 English CA2 2025 — CHIJ | Singapore Past Year Paper

Q: This is by far ____ movie I have watched.

D. the most enjoyable. The phrase 'by far' is used with the superlative form to emphasise the highest degree. 'The most enjoyable' is the superlative form of 'enjoyable'.

Q: As soon as the clock ____ midnight, the fireworks will begin.

C. strikes. In a time clause introduced by 'as soon as' referring to a future event, the simple present tense is used. The subject 'the clock' is singular, so it takes 'strikes'.

Q: Mrs Chan was amused when she saw her son looking at his reflection in the mirror, smiling at ____.

D. himself. The son is smiling at his own reflection, so the reflexive pronoun referring to the male subject 'son' is required: 'himself'.

Q: ____ she knows what she wants to do, it will be hard for her to find a job she likes.

B. Until. 'Until' fits the meaning: she will have difficulty finding a job up to the point in time when she figures out what she wants to do.

Q: "I ____ all my life and will continue to teach for as long as my mind stays sharp!" Mrs Huang declared.

C. have taught. The present perfect 'have taught' is needed to express an action that began in the past and continues to the present, paired with 'will continue to teach'.

Q: With ____ clues to work on, we were impressed that the investigators managed to solve the mystery so quickly.

D. few. 'Clues' is a countable plural noun, so 'few' (not 'little') is used. The context — being impressed they solved it despite limited clues — fits 'few' (small number).

Q: They ____ missed the flight if they had not found their passports in time.

C. would have. This is a third conditional sentence (past unreal). The pattern is 'would have + past participle' in the main clause when the if-clause uses 'had + past participle'.

Q: "She'd be pleased that you got her a gift, ____?" Nadim asked.

D. wouldn't she. 'She'd' here is 'she would'. The question tag for a positive 'would' statement is the negative 'wouldn't she'.

Q: Mr Afiq, together with his children, ____ in the park every evening.

B. jogs. The subject is 'Mr Afiq' (singular). The phrase 'together with his children' does not change the subject's number, so the verb takes the singular form 'jogs'.

Q: The scientist conducted the experiment ____ accordance with strict safety guidelines.

A. in. The fixed prepositional phrase is 'in accordance with', meaning 'in agreement with' or 'following'.

Q1 MCQ 1 mark

This is by far ____ movie I have watched.

Q2 MCQ 1 mark

As soon as the clock ____ midnight, the fireworks will begin.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark

Mrs Chan was amused when she saw her son looking at his reflection in the mirror, smiling at ____.

Q4 MCQ 1 mark

____ she knows what she wants to do, it will be hard for her to find a job she likes.

Q5 MCQ 1 mark

"I ____ all my life and will continue to teach for as long as my mind stays sharp!" Mrs Huang declared.

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

With ____ clues to work on, we were impressed that the investigators managed to solve the mystery so quickly.

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

They ____ missed the flight if they had not found their passports in time.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

"She'd be pleased that you got her a gift, ____?" Nadim asked.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

Mr Afiq, together with his children, ____ in the park every evening.

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

The scientist conducted the experiment ____ accordance with strict safety guidelines.

Q11 MCQ 1 mark

Her singing career ____ after she won first place in the singing competition.

Q12 MCQ 1 mark

Jackie's ____ departure from the party before it ended left everyone puzzled.

Q13 MCQ 1 mark

Many people have the ____ that bats are blind but they can actually see quite well.

Q14 MCQ 1 mark

Everyone knew what to do when the fire broke out as they were ____ the evacuation procedure, having practised it many times.

Q15 MCQ 1 mark

When the pupils heard that the K-pop idol was in school, they ____ their lunch and rushed off to meet her.

Q16 MCQ 1 mark

For each question from 16 to 20, choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word. (Word: hushed) — 'The book shop was covered completely in a hushed stillness.'

Q17 MCQ 1 mark

For each question from 16 to 20, choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word. (Phrase: came out) — 'Suddenly, a piercing shriek came out from the back room.'

Q18 MCQ 1 mark

For each question from 16 to 20, choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word. (Phrase: where it came from) — 'She spun towards where it came from.'

Q19 MCQ 1 mark

For each question from 16 to 20, choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word. (Phrase: every now and then) — 'The light flickered every now and then, casting shifting shadows across the floor.'

Q20 MCQ 1 mark

For each question from 16 to 20, choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word. (Word: exasperation) — 'She scowled and threw her hands up in exasperation.'

Q21 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

"Tired of cleaning your room? Wish you had a robot friend to help out?" The purpose of the questions is to ____.

Q22 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

In the section "Awesome Features", which word best describes being able to communicate with and getting a response from the RoboBuddy?

Q23 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Which phrase tells you that the RoboBuddy is not an existing product?

Q24 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Some of the information in the poster expresses facts; others are opinions. Which of the following information is a fact?

Q25 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Which feature of the RoboBuddy would help avoid the problem mentioned in Text 2?

Q26 Open-ended 1 mark

Singaporeans are encouraged to stay safe during hot days by checking the myENV app ____ real-time updates.

Q27 Open-ended 1 mark

The National Environment Agency advises everyone to stay hydrated and avoid outdoor activities around noon, ____ it is usually hottest.

Q28 Open-ended 1 mark

When we follow ____ simple steps, we can prevent heat-related illnesses.

Q29 Open-ended 1 mark

Singapore is making our city cooler by planting trees, painting buildings ____ special heat-reflective paint, and improving airflow in older flats.

Q30 Open-ended 1 mark

These efforts help reduce heat, save energy, and make our neighborhoods ____ comfortable for everyone.

Q31 Open-ended 1 mark

Thankfully, the monsoon season will start soon, which usually brings stronger winds ____ some rain.

Q32 Open-ended 1 mark

The rain ____, might not last long, so it may still feel warm and humid most of the time.

Q33 Open-ended 1 mark

This monsoon season typically lasts from June ____ September.

Q34 Open-ended 1 mark

While we ____ get some breezes and showers, it is important to stay cool and drink plenty ____ water.

Q35 Open-ended 1 mark

While we get some breezes and showers, it is important to stay cool and drink plenty ____ water.

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. 'They sealed two plastic sheets together, hope to make an interesting material.' (Underlined: hope)

Q37 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. 'However, the faseenating result was not what they had expected.' (Underlined: faseenating)

Q38 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. 'At first, they were disapointed that their idea had failed.' (Underlined: disapointed)

Q39 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. 'But they soon realised that the bubble material were soft, light and could absorb shock well.' (Underlined: were)

Q40 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. 'It pozesed qualities that were perfect for wrapping fragile items.' (Underlined: pozesed)

Q41 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. 'From then on, Bubble Wrap became increased popular around the world.' (Underlined: increased)

Q42 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. 'It is now a nesesery packing material when shipping value items.' (Underlined: nesesery)

Q43 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. 'It is now a necessary packing material when shipping value items.' (Underlined: value)

Q44 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. 'Bubble Wrap is also known to being fun to pop.' (Underlined: to being)

Q45 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. 'Initially a failed wallpaper idea, Bubble Wrap turned into a breelant success.' (Underlined: breelant)

Q46 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. 'During this festival, the local community on the island of Pulau Ubin comes ____ to organise activities on the island to educate the public about Ubin's past and present.'

Q47 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. 'An old resident shared that in the past, students living on the island would ____ on boats to go to school on mainland Singapore every morning.'

Q48 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. 'Rain or ____, these boats ferry residents and visitors ____ mainland Singapore and Ubin.'

Q49 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. 'Rain or shine, these boats ferry residents and visitors ____ mainland Singapore and Ubin.'

Q50 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. 'Prior ____ our conversation, I had only ____ of Ubin as a place for adventure camps.'

Q51 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. 'Prior to our conversation, I had only ____ of Ubin as a place for adventure camps.'

Q52 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. 'Unknown to me, the island played an important ____ in Singapore's history.'

Q53 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. 'Granite was used in the ____ of roads and housing.'

Q54 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. 'The workers who dug the ground were exposed to ____ work as the ground might suddenly give way.'

Q55 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. 'They also used heavy machinery that could ____ injury to them.'

Q56 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. 'Quarrying resulted in the soil and plants being ____. This made many parts of the island bare.'

Q57 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. 'Thankfully, the island is ____ green again, with plants growing everywhere.'

Q58 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. 'In the late 1980s, the business of quarrying began to ____ out.'

Q59 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. 'Many of Ubin's residents left as there were very ____ jobs available on the island.'

Q60 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. 'A trip to Ubin ____ me a chance to learn about the islands around Singapore.'

P5 English CA2 2025 — CHIJ

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