P5 English SA2 2025 — Methodist Girls | Singapore Past Year Paper

Q: "Come here and sit next to Lisa and ____!" I called out to my friend when I saw her at the sports complex.

B. me. After the preposition 'next to', an object pronoun is required. 'Me' is the object form of the first-person singular pronoun, parallel to 'Lisa'. 'I' is a subject pronoun and is incorrect.

Q: Mr Dan – disliked by his colleagues – realised his mistake. He should not act as though he was superior ____ them.

B. to. The fixed collocation is 'superior to', which is used to compare two things or people and indicates being higher in rank or quality than something else.

Q: "Sonia's volunteered at the old folks' home before, ____?" asked Devi.

C. hasn't she. The main clause uses the present perfect 'has volunteered' (contracted as 'Sonia's volunteered'). The matching negative question tag must use the same auxiliary 'has' in negative form, giving 'hasn't she'.

Q: ____ for Rosa, all the other girls in the class brought their art materials.

B. Except. 'Except for' means 'not including' and correctly excludes Rosa from the group of girls who brought their materials. 'Apart from' would also work but only as a complete phrase; 'Apart' alone is incorrect. 'Despite' and 'Besides' do not fit the meaning.

Q: Look! Ava, together with her sisters, ____ still queuing to buy food from the canteen.

A. is. The phrase 'together with her sisters' is parenthetical and does not change the number of the subject 'Ava' (singular). The signal word 'Look!' indicates present continuous, so the singular present 'is' is required.

Q: With ____ clues gathered by his team, the neighbours were amazed by how quick Detective Lee was able to solve the mystery.

A. few. The neighbours are amazed because Detective Lee solved the mystery quickly despite having only a small number of clues. 'Clues' is countable, so 'few' (with a negative emphasis, meaning 'not many') is the only logical answer.

Q: By the time Hanwei arrived in school, the bell ____ and he was stopped by the prefect at the gate.

C. had rung. Two past events are mentioned: arriving in school and the bell ringing. The bell ringing happened before he arrived, so the past perfect 'had rung' is required to show the earlier action.

Q: "Please make ____ comfortable. I will get you some drinks and snacks," Tracy told her guests.

C. yourselves. Tracy is addressing more than one guest ('her guests'), so the second-person plural reflexive pronoun 'yourselves' is correct.

Q: You cannot swim in the pool at that club ____ you are a member.

B. unless. 'Unless' means 'except if' and correctly conveys the condition: swimming is allowed only on the condition of being a member. 'If' would reverse the meaning.

Q: Leo was grateful to Mrs Bing as she helped him ____ confidence and encouraged him to enter the national storytelling competition.

A. gain. The structure 'help (someone) + base form of verb' is used, so 'gain' (the bare infinitive) is required after 'helped him'.

Q1 MCQ 1 mark

"Come here and sit next to Lisa and ____!" I called out to my friend when I saw her at the sports complex.

Q1 Open-ended 14 marks 🖼 Visual

Part 1: Situational Writing (14 marks) The pictures below show Alice and her father talking about a music camp. Study the pictures carefully. [Figure: Comic panel 1 — Father (holding the poster): 'Alice, this music camp is conducted by your favourite local musician.' Alice: 'Oh, no! Dad, the camp clashes with the first day of my school band practice. I heard this is the last time Melissa Tang is conducting this camp.'] [Figure: Comic panel 2 — Father: 'You should write to your school band teacher, Mrs Lee, for permission to be excused. You should also think of a way to make up for the practice.' Alice: 'Yes. I'll email her and ask her for a reply by 18 October. I'll also let her know what I'll do to make up for the practice.'] Your Task Imagine you are Alice. Write an email to your school band teacher, Mrs Lee, to ask for permission to be excused from the school band practice. You are to refer to the pictures and information on page 2 for your email. The bullet point underlined below requires you to come up with your own information. In your writing, include the following key information: • why you are unable to attend the school band practice • two reasons why you want to attend the music camp • when you need a reply from her and why • what you will do to make up for missing the practice You may reorder the points. Remember to write in complete sentences.

Q2 Open-ended 36 marks 🖼 Visual

Part 2: Continuous Writing (36 marks) Write a composition of at least 150 words about a valuable lesson. 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: • What happened before the valuable lesson was learnt? • How was the lesson valuable? You may use the points in any order and include other relevant points as well. [Figure: Picture 2 — two boys in school uniforms standing in a corridor; one boy looks upset while the other looks concerned, suggesting a quarrel, bullying or conflict between friends.] [Figure: Picture 3 — a yellow sticky note with the words 'I'm sorry...' written on it, suggesting an apology.]

Q2 MCQ 1 mark

Mr Dan – disliked by his colleagues – realised his mistake. He should not act as though he was superior ____ them.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark

"Sonia's volunteered at the old folks' home before, ____?" asked Devi.

Q4 MCQ 1 mark

____ for Rosa, all the other girls in the class brought their art materials.

Q5 MCQ 1 mark

Look! Ava, together with her sisters, ____ still queuing to buy food from the canteen.

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

With ____ clues gathered by his team, the neighbours were amazed by how quick Detective Lee was able to solve the mystery.

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

By the time Hanwei arrived in school, the bell ____ and he was stopped by the prefect at the gate.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

"Please make ____ comfortable. I will get you some drinks and snacks," Tracy told her guests.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

You cannot swim in the pool at that club ____ you are a member.

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

Leo was grateful to Mrs Bing as she helped him ____ confidence and encouraged him to enter the national storytelling competition.

Q11 MCQ 1 mark

Not wanting to alert the robbers, the police surrounded the bank ____.

Q12 MCQ 1 mark

We were advised to wear comfortable clothes during the hike. Tight clothing would ____ our movement as we climb up the hill.

Q13 MCQ 1 mark

Shirley feels like ____ of the dance recital as she is very nervous that she has to dance alone.

Q14 MCQ 1 mark

Adam realised something was ____ when he smelt something burning.

Q15 MCQ 1 mark

Our librarian used the microphone to ____ her voice so that everyone in the auditorium could hear her presentation clearly.

Q16 MCQ 1 mark

Residents in the west of Singapore can expect more cycling paths from 2027 after the Land Transport Authority (LTA) recently unveiled its plans to construct new ones. (Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'unveiled'.)

Q17 MCQ 1 mark

The network will comprise both dedicated cycling paths and shared paths, which are usually marked with dotted red lines. (Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'comprise'.)

Q18 MCQ 1 mark

The new paths symbolise a significant step in making cycling not only a leisure activity but also a practical way to travel. (Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'significant'.)

Q19 MCQ 1 mark

Families and casual riders can explore the west with ease. (Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined phrase 'with ease'.)

Q20 MCQ 1 mark

By creating safer and more connected routes, the LTA aims to encourage more people to choose cycling as an everyday mode of transport. (Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'encourage'.)

Q21 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Visual context

Text 1 — A school poster reading 'Xin Ning Primary School presents Chocolate Dreams: The Sweetest Journey! A joint production by Choir and the Drama Club. Who can resist the temptation of chocolate? A few children stumble upon a magical chocolate shop hidden in their town and embark on an extraordinary adventure. Join us for a heartwarming story filled with music, laughter and sweet treats! Performances at 6 p.m. on 23, 24 and 25 September. Victory Concert Hall. $15 per ticket. Tickets are available online at www.ticketing.com. Call 64459876 to purchase tickets and collect them from Xin Ning Primary School General Office. Adapted from the novel "Charlene and the Chocolate Shoppe" by Cindy Purkins. Lyrics and music by Najip Alif. Director and Choreographer: Julian Chin. Musical Director: Ravi Khan.' The poster also shows a photograph of three children looking excited.

Study Text 1 and Text 2, then answer questions 21 to 25. According to the poster in Text 1, which of the following is true of the performance?

Q22 MCQ 1 mark

"Who can resist the temptation of chocolate?" The picture in Text 1 supports this by giving the impression that the children are ____.

Q23 MCQ 1 mark

According to Text 1, tickets to the performance ____.

Q24 MCQ 1 mark

Based on the poster in Text 1, one might thoroughly enjoy this performance if he/she is interested in ____.

Q25 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

The information presented in Text 1 is not supported in Text 2 because Text 2 states that ____.

Q26 Open-ended 1 mark

Cloze passage (____–____): 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. The letters (I) and (O) have been omitted to avoid confusion during marking. Each word can be used only once. List: (A) a, (B) an, (C) another, (D) from, (E) has, (F) have, (G) in, (H) into, (J) not, (K) other, (L) until, (M) who, (N) whom, (P) that, (Q) the. The 2025 SEA Games, officially known as the 33rd Southeast Asian Games is a regional multi-sport event that will take place in Thailand this year. The SEA Games, is ____(26)____ biennial multi-sport event.

Q27 Open-ended 1 mark

It was first held in 1959 in Bangkok, Thailand. Since then, it has grown ____(27)____ one of the region's most important sporting events.

Q28 Open-ended 1 mark

Eleven countries in Southeast Asia currently participate in the SEA Games, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Each country sends athletes to compete ____(28)____ a wide variety of sports including athletics, swimming, and martial arts.

Q29 Open-ended 1 mark

The SEA Games is ____(29)____ only about competition, but also about unity and friendship among Southeast Asian nations.

Q30 Open-ended 1 mark

Athletes ____(30)____ demonstrate outstanding performance may also go on to represent their country in ____(31)____ international competitions.

Q31 Open-ended 1 mark

Athletes who demonstrate outstanding performance may also go on to represent their country in ____(31)____ international competitions. Apart ____(32)____ that, the SEA Games also promotes sportsmanship and new sports among Southeast Asian nations.

Q32 Open-ended 1 mark

Apart ____(32)____ that, the SEA Games also promotes sportsmanship and new sports among Southeast Asian nations.

Q33 Open-ended 1 mark

Each SEA Games is hosted by a different country, and ____(33)____ host nation usually adds sports that are popular locally. This year, tug-of-war and flying discs have been included.

Q34 Open-ended 1 mark

In recent years, the SEA Games ____(34)____ become more popular, attracting more media coverage and public interest throughout the region.

Q35 Open-ended 1 mark

The event lasts about two weeks and includes an opening and closing ceremony, similar to ____(35)____ of the Olympics. It is a celebration of culture, talent, and regional pride.

Q36 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing — Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in each of the boxes (10 marks). At 18, my male friends serve mandatory national service. Ocasionerly (36), we were selected for guard duty…

Q37 Open-ended 1 mark

…selected for guard duty which involves patrolling the perimeter of the military camp in pairs and going to a few checkpoints. On my first patrol last August, armed by (37) only a torch and a map…

Q38 Open-ended 1 mark

…my buddy Justin and I got lost and could not find the checkpoints marked on the map. Worriedly (38), we froze and as we diliberated (39) our next course of action, we noticed a pair of dogs approaching.

Q39 Open-ended 1 mark

Worried, we froze and as we diliberated (39) our next course of action, we noticed a pair of dogs approaching.

Q40 Open-ended 1 mark

We could not identify their breed, but they seemed friendly. After prancing in front of us for a couple of seconds, they moved on but raqularly (40) turned their heads back to look at us.

Q41 Open-ended 1 mark

They even slowed down as if backening (41) us to follow.

Q42 Open-ended 1 mark

We let them lead us however (42) we did not have any other alternatives.

Q43 Open-ended 1 mark

Much to our amasement (43), after walking for five minutes, we reached the checkpoint.

Q44 Open-ended 1 mark

Subsequently, the dogs led us to all the remaining checkpoints. We found out later that these dogs have been accompanied (44) groups of soldiers on their guard duties and as a result…

Q45 Open-ended 1 mark

…and as a result has (45) familiarised themselves with the route. From that day onwards, whenever it is my shift, I would feed the dogs treats to show them my gratitude for their efforts in guiding us.

Q46 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blanks with a suitable word. (15 marks) Have you ever thrown away food you could not finish or used a plastic bottle just once? These small actions, ____(46)____ added up, can create a big impact on our environment.

Q47 Open-ended 1 mark

What can I do with unwanted items which are ____(47)____ in good condition?

Q48 Open-ended 1 mark

We can actually donate or resell items in good condition to give them a second lease of ____(48)____.

Q49 Open-ended 1 mark

Launched in 2019, the Say YES to Waste Less (SYTWL) campaign, encourages simple changes in our ____(49)____ lives to reduce food wastage and disposables – two major ____(50)____ of waste.

Q50 Open-ended 1 mark

…two major ____(50)____ of waste.

Q51 Open-ended 1 mark

Here ____(51)____ some simple tips to help you become a waste-less champion.

Q52 Open-ended 1 mark

Every time we use a disposable item, it ends up in the trash. Let's bring our ____(52)____ containers and bottles and say no to utensils for takeaways.

Q53 Open-ended 1 mark

Some eateries even offer ____(53)____ for using our own reusables – a win-win for our wallet and the planet!

Q54 Open-ended 1 mark

Also, do not forget to bring your reusable bags when you ____(54)____ for groceries!

Q55 Open-ended 1 mark

Food wastage is a serious ____(55)____ in Singapore. Let's fight it!

Q56 Open-ended 1 mark

Plan your meals and buy only what you need and save money. When dining out, order wisely and do not ____(56)____ to ask for smaller portions or skip those extra side dishes.

Q57 Open-ended 1 mark

Before you ____(57)____ something, ask if it can be reused, repaired, or donated.

Q58 Open-ended 1 mark

Recycling is an easy way to reduce waste, but around 40% of the items in blue recycling bins cannot be recycled ____(58)____ to contamination from items such as food and liquid waste.

Q59 Open-ended 1 mark

Clean and dry your recyclables ____(59)____ recycling.

Q60 Open-ended 1 mark

By making these simple, everyday changes, we ____(60)____ all help build a waste-less community.

Q61 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the given sentence(s) using the word(s) provided. Your answer must be in one sentence. The meaning of your sentence must be the same as the meaning of the given sentence(s). "When did the parcel arrive?" Mrs Lim asked her daughter. Mrs Lim asked her daughter ____.

Q62 Open-ended 2 marks

Mary has just lost her cat. She is very upset. ____ about the ____.

Q63 Open-ended 2 marks

Ali does not like to eat vegetables. His brother does not like to eat them too. Neither ____.

Q64 Open-ended 2 marks

Mr Tan collapsed suddenly in the office. His colleagues were shocked. ____ by ____.

Q65 Open-ended 2 marks

The workers were fixing the leak in the school hall yesterday. The leak in the school hall ____.

Q66 Open-ended 2 marks

Read the passage on page 9 of Booklet A and answer questions 66 to 75. (20 marks) Based on line 5, why did the neighbours call Grandpa's balcony 'The Sky Garden'? (2m)

Q67 Open-ended 1 mark

Pick out a word from the second paragraph which shows that Sally was preoccupied with jackfruits. (1m)

Q68 Open-ended 2 marks 🖼 Visual

Based on paragraph 2, how did Sally and Grandpa spend time together? [2m]

Q69 Open-ended 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Circle one word that best describes the writer's character in lines 8–9. DO NOT CIRCLE MORE THAN ONE WORD. [1m]

Q70 Open-ended 2 marks 🖼 Visual

Look at the table below. What do the words in the left column refer to in the passage. Write your answers in the column on the right. (2m)

Q71 Open-ended 2 marks 🖼 Visual

Based on lines 13 - 34, state whether each statement is true or false, then give one reason why you think so. [2m] (a) Ma was angry with Grandpa for encouraging Sally to climb trees. (True/False + Reason) (b) The dead mouse incident was the final push for Ma to change her attitude towards Grandpa. (True/False + Reason)

Q72 Open-ended 2 marks

In line 20, Sally thought, it was "not fair" for Grandpa to leave. Explain why Sally felt this way? (2m)

Q73 Open-ended 4 marks 🖼 Visual

From lines 18-31, explain 2 things Sally did to bring Grandpa home and pick out two separate phrases to show Ma's feelings about what was done. [4m] (a) What did Sally do to bring Grandpa home? | (b) Four-word phrase that shows how Ma felt about it. (c) What did Sally do to bring Grandpa home? | (d) Three-word phrase that shows how Ma felt about it.

Q74 Open-ended 2 marks

How did Sally's attitude towards staying at Grandpa's house change in the story? (2m)

Q75 Open-ended 2 marks

Do you think Grandpa knew about Sally's tricks to bring him back? Use evidence from the text to support your answer. (2m)

P5 English SA2 2025 — Methodist Girls

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