This P5 English SA2 paper from Maha Bodhi (2025) contains 76 questions worth 139 marks. Use it as a study reference for English topics typically tested at P5 level in Singapore schools.
Q0Structured14 marks🖼 Visual
Imagine you are Melvin. Write an article in your class newsletter telling readers how you hosted your cousin when she visited Singapore. You are to refer to the pictures and information on the previous page for your article. The bullet point underlined below requires you to come up with your own information. In your article, include the following key information: • who your cousin is and where she is from • the place of interest you went to • when you started researching for the outing • how long you needed to prepare your itinerary • exactly how you did your research to plan the outing You may re-order the points. Remember to write in complete sentences.
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Write a composition of at least 150 words about making an improvement. The pictures are provided to help you think about this topic. Your composition should be based on one or more of these pictures. Consider the following points when you plan your composition: • Why did the character want to make an improvement? • What challenges did the character face and how did he/she overcome them? You may use the points in any order and include other relevant points as well. Do plan your story on the following page. Do not spend more than 10 minutes on the planning.
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The ice cream, as well as the cake, ____ free. You can help yourself to them.
(1) is
(2) are
(3) was
(4) were
Q2MCQ1 mark
"Can you please check if you ____ all your belongings before alighting from the bus?" Miss Tan reminded the class.
(1) will take
(2) had taken
(3) would take
(4) have taken
Q3MCQ1 mark
"I can't believe we've been studying for hours! How ____ energy do we have left to finish this project?" asked Siti.
(1) any
(2) some
(3) many
(4) much
Q4MCQ1 mark
After the meeting, Sarah and ____ will discuss the project details further.
(1) I
(2) us
(3) me
(4) myself
Q5MCQ1 mark
My brother made ____ a story about chatting with his former school mate so that my mother would not find out that he had gone to get her a present.
(1) for
(2) of
(3) up
(4) off
Q6MCQ1 mark
Hashim bought the exercise book, ____ he?
(1) did
(2) had
(3) didn't
(4) hadn't
Q7MCQ1 mark
When I saw a man ____ an exhibit from a stand in the museum, my jaw dropped.
(1) take
(2) took
(3) takes
(4) had taken
Q8MCQ1 mark
She decided to stay at home ____ having already made plans to meet her friends.
(1) since
(2) unless
(3) despite
(4) although
Q9MCQ1 mark
At the playground, I met a boy ____ brother goes to the same school as my cousin.
(1) who
(2) which
(3) whom
(4) whose
Q10MCQ1 mark
If he misses the bus, he ____ a taxi.
(1) took
(2) takes
(3) will take
(4) would have taken
Q11MCQ1 mark
The victim caught the robber and ____ him down on the ground until the police arrived and took him away.
(1) held
(2) forced
(3) pinned
(4) wrestled
Q12MCQ1 mark
Children who are less than 1.2 metres tall are ____ for free rides on the MRT.
(1) qualified
(2) eligible
(3) entitled
(4) allowed
Q13MCQ1 mark
The smell of the cookies baking in the oven was so ____ that I couldn't wait to eat one.
(1) attractive
(2) delicious
(3) flavourful
(4) tantalising
Q14MCQ1 mark
Our teacher offered extra break time as ____ to encourage us to complete our classwork promptly.
(1) a reward
(2) a motivation
(3) an incentive
(4) an advantage
Q15MCQ1 mark
Without warning, the lights went out ____ and everyone gasped in shock.
(1) instantly
(2) genuinely
(3) intriguingly
(4) unbelievably
Q16MCQ1 mark
Many teenagers are becoming involved in efforts to protect the environment. From reducing the use of plastic bags to choosing eco-friendly products, young people are (16) leading the way in creating change.
Q17MCQ1 mark
Schools are supporting their (17) new ideas by organising clean-up drives and tree-planting activities.
Q18MCQ1 mark
A group of students encourages their schoolmates to walk or cycle to school instead of (18) relying on cars.
Q19MCQ1 mark
Some students initially found it inconvenient to give up the comfort of car rides; (19) nonetheless, many accepted the change once they saw it as a way to stay active.
Q20MCQ1 mark
As more teenagers take part, they demonstrate that small actions can create a big (20) impact.
Q21MCQ1 mark🖼 Visual
Which of the following is not true about the event in the poster?
(1) It will be held over three days.
(2) It will take place at Sunnyville Expo Hall.
(3) It costs $50 per visitor to attend the event.
(4) It allows visitors to try out the latest online games.
Q22MCQ1 mark🖼 Visual
What does the phrase "Level up your weekend" in the poster mean?
(1) to persuade readers to spend their weekend resting, instead of gaming
(2) to inform readers that the gaming fair will take place during the weekend
(3) to share with readers how to reach higher levels in the games during the weekend
(4) to encourage readers to do more interesting things in the weekend by attending the gaming fair
Q23MCQ1 mark🖼 Visual
Why does the poster include the phrase "Don't just play - be part of the game"?
(1) to stress to the readers that gaming alone is more important than group gaming
(2) to emphasise to the readers the importance of social interaction in gaming
(3) to highlight to the readers the need to be totally immersed in gaming
(4) to prepare the readers for the competitiveness of gaming
Q24MCQ1 mark🖼 Visual
For gamers who love to collect things that are unique or hard to get, which description in the poster appeals to them most?
(1) discover that latest online games
(2) receive exclusive in-game items
(3) dive into interactive demos
(4) meet fellow gamers
Q25MCQ1 mark
While Text 1 is about a gaming fair, Text 2 encourages people to ____.
(1) improve problem-solving skills, creativity and social interaction through gaming
(2) game daily and take advantage of the instant rewards and incentives
(3) spend less money on loot boxes or in-game purchases
(4) game in moderation and balance it with other activities
Q26Open-ended1 mark
Singapore's well-kept parks and gardens are enjoyed by many. A walk ____ a park today offers many exciting encounters. You may spot butterflies, birds and even otters!
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While the growing diversity of plants in our parks ____ made them more welcoming for wildlife, it ____ worth noting that parks in Singapore ____ not always been this way.
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While the growing diversity of plants in our parks ____ made them more welcoming for wildlife, it ____ worth noting that parks in Singapore ____ not always been this way.
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While spending ____ time on screen can be beneficial, studies have shown that too much exposure may ____ to attention problems and other health-related issues.
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While spending ____ time on screen can be beneficial, studies have shown that too much exposure may ____ to attention problems and other health-related issues.
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Write 1, 2 and 3 in the blanks below to indicate the order in which the events occurred in the story (1m)
____ Mrs. Hudson met Doctor Watson.
____ Holmes received the mysterious box.
____ Victor Savage was killed.
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In the boxes below, show why Mr. Smith's attitude changed. (2m)
(a) In line 31, Mr. Smith scoffed and was feeling confident because...
(b) In line 36, Mr. Smith turned pale because...
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"But I will live long enough to expose your crime" (line 30). With reference to this statement, explain clearly what Holmes meant when he said this. (2m)
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