P5 English SA2 2025 — Pei Chun | Singapore Past Year Paper

Q: All ran as fast as he could during the race, ____ he?

(3) couldn't. The main clause 'All ran' is in the past tense and is affirmative. The tag question should be negative and in the past tense. 'Couldn't' is the correct negative past tense modal verb for ability or possibility, fitting the context of running fast.

Q: The sword, together with the shields, ____ on display at the museum last month.

(3) was. When a phrase like 'together with' connects two subjects, the verb agrees with the first subject. The first subject is 'The sword' (singular). The event happened 'last month' (past tense). Therefore, 'was' (singular past tense) is correct.

Q: The diner waved her hand, ____ to get the waiter's attention.

(4) hoping. The action 'waved' is followed by a gerund or present participle 'hoping' to indicate the purpose or continuous action of waving. 'Hoping to get' correctly expresses the diner's intention.

Q: After the cyberbullying incident, the form teacher advised her class ____ spreading fake news.

(4) against. The verb 'advised' followed by 'against' indicates a recommendation not to do something. The teacher advised the class not to spread fake news.

Q: All parents must watch their children when they are using the swimming pool ____ they have learnt to swim.

(4) when. The clause 'they are using the swimming pool' describes the time period during which parents must watch their children. 'When' is the most appropriate conjunction to introduce a temporal clause.

Q: These sneakers became popular ____ their poor design and low quality.

(2) in spite of. The phrase 'became popular' is a contrast to 'poor design and low quality'. 'In spite of' is used to show a contrast or concession, meaning 'despite'. The sneakers became popular despite their flaws.

Q: "We ____ for some time. Let's take a break" the exhausted girl told her friend.

(4) have been shopping. The phrase 'for some time' indicates an action that started in the past and continued up to the present moment, resulting in exhaustion. The present perfect continuous tense ('have been shopping') is appropriate here.

Q: With ____ expectation, Shi Mei entered the singing contest. She was surprised to win first place.

(2) little. The word 'expectation' is an uncountable noun. 'Little' is used with uncountable nouns and implies a small amount or low degree. Since Shi Mei was 'surprised to win first place', it means she had low expectations. 'Little' fits this context.

Q: A kind passer-by was spotted near a kindergarten helping some young children ____ the road safely.

(4) crossing. The verb 'helping' can be followed by a bare infinitive or a present participle. 'Helping some young children crossing the road' indicates an ongoing action being assisted. 'Crossing' is the correct form.

Q: Sarah mistook Tom's pencil case for ____ as the two looked similar.

(3) hers. The sentence compares Tom's pencil case to Sarah's pencil case. 'Hers' is a possessive pronoun that stands for 'her pencil case'.

Q1 Structured 14 marks 🖼 Visual

Imagine you are Gina. Write an email to Karen to persuade her to share the cost of a board game for Helen. You are to refer to the picture and information on page 1 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 want to buy a board game for Helen • what board game you will buy and why • how much the board game will cost • why you think she will be keen to share the cost of the board game • why she needs to get back to you soon You may re-order the points. You should write in complete sentences.

Q1 MCQ 1 mark

All ran as fast as he could during the race, ____ he?

Q2 Structured 36 marks 🖼 Visual

Write a composition of at least 150 words about a new responsibility. The pictures are provided to help you think about the topic. Your composition should be based on one or more of these pictures. Consider the following points when you plan your composition. • What was the new responsibility? • Was it carried out properly? You may use the points in any order and include other relevant points as well.

Q2 MCQ 1 mark

The sword, together with the shields, ____ on display at the museum last month.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark

The diner waved her hand, ____ to get the waiter's attention.

Q4 MCQ 1 mark

After the cyberbullying incident, the form teacher advised her class ____ spreading fake news.

Q5 MCQ 1 mark

All parents must watch their children when they are using the swimming pool ____ they have learnt to swim.

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

These sneakers became popular ____ their poor design and low quality.

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

"We ____ for some time. Let's take a break" the exhausted girl told her friend.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

With ____ expectation, Shi Mei entered the singing contest. She was surprised to win first place.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

A kind passer-by was spotted near a kindergarten helping some young children ____ the road safely.

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

Sarah mistook Tom's pencil case for ____ as the two looked similar.

Q11 MCQ 1 mark

It was a moment of ____ tension when the thief pressed his knife against the lady's neck.

Q12 MCQ 1 mark

It took a week for the flood water to ____ and the roads to be cleared of debris.

Q13 MCQ 1 mark

The new puppy immediately ____ my younger brother, wagging its tail and following him around the house everywhere he went.

Q14 MCQ 1 mark

Hanging his head low in remorse, Thomas ____ his eyes to avoid his father's gaze.

Q15 MCQ 1 mark

After the earthquake, the rescuers ploughed through the ____ to search for survivors.

Q16 MCQ 1 mark

Mangrove trees are vital for the health of the ocean. These trees, appearing to float over wetlands where they flourish, left a deep impression on Margaret.

Q17 MCQ 1 mark

She had never seen trees with roots completely exposed. They appeared strange yet interesting to her.

Q18 MCQ 1 mark

Crabs burrowed through muddy areas around the trees' roots while other creatures explored the shallow saltwater.

Q19 MCQ 1 mark

Margaret was completely mesmerised.

Q20 MCQ 1 mark

After all, it was her first encounter with mangrove trees and it planted in her a curiosity to learn more about them.

Q21 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

According to the poster in Text 1, which of the following is true of the performance?

Q22 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

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

Q23 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

According to Text 1, tickets to the performance ____.

Q24 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Based on the poster in Text 1, which of the following best describes what you expect to watch?

Q25 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

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

Q26 MCQ 1 mark

These sparks were emitted ____ a group of marine organisms not commonly found here.

Q27 MCQ 1 mark

Dr Emily Curren, a marine biologist ____ Singapore, said that blooms of algae had been previously sighted...

Q28 MCQ 1 mark

blooms of algae had been previously sighted ____ the waters near a local park.

Q29 MCQ 1 mark

However, ____ do not occur in cycles. This means that the blooms can be hard to predict.

Q30 MCQ 1 mark

Elsewhere, however, such unique blooms of algae ____ made beaches all over the world famous.

Q31 MCQ 1 mark

The Hollywood movie, The Beach, ____ filmed in Thailand, also featured the blooms.

Q32 MCQ 1 mark

Mr Shah Jahan, as well as his film crew, ____ actually at Pasir Ris Park when he first encountered the blooms.

Q33 MCQ 1 mark

He was filming a movie ____ he made the discovery of the shining blooms of algae.

Q34 MCQ 1 mark

He first spotted them ____ his actors were running towards the shoreline.

Q35 MCQ 1 mark

As ____ doing so, the water turned a brilliant blue.

Q36 Open-ended 1 mark

He was celebrating his ____ goal

Q37 Open-ended 1 mark

victory dance which he insisted was ____.

Q38 Open-ended 1 mark

The young footballer had just ____ the ball powerfully past the goalkeeper

Q39 Open-ended 1 mark

He said, "I was ____ excited after scoring the goal"

Q40 Open-ended 1 mark

Singapore and so ____ the fans.

Q41 Open-ended 1 mark

This will be a ____ memory for years to come."

Q42 Open-ended 1 mark

Ikhsan, ____ scored 13 goals this season,

Q43 Open-ended 1 mark

is ____ his time on the football pitch.

Q44 Open-ended 1 mark

"If he keeps improving, he can even overtake his father." His father is the ____ footballer in Singapore.

Q45 Open-ended 1 mark

Ikhsan added, "My goal scoring ____ comes from my father."

Q46 Open-ended 1 mark

From hiding mashed vegetables in porridge to turning mealtimes into a performance, ____ seems to work at all.

Q47 Open-ended 1 mark

____ to doctors and nutritionists, children's ____

Q48 Open-ended 1 mark

children's ____ for vegetables is quite common.

Q49 Open-ended 1 mark

Most children would rather eat sweet-tasting foods ____ vegetables as some of them may find the ____

Q50 Open-ended 1 mark

may find the ____ of vegetables bitter.

Q51 Open-ended 1 mark

As a result, they may ____ to eat vegetables or only eat a small selection of them.

Q52 Open-ended 1 mark

____ parents are overly worried and anxious, they may try ____

Q53 Open-ended 1 mark

they may try ____ hard to convince their children to eat vegetables,

Q54 Open-ended 1 mark

____ mealtimes into stressful episodes.

Q55 Open-ended 1 mark

However, parents must remember that it is ____ for children to eat the recommended servings of fruits and vegetables daily.

Q56 Open-ended 1 mark

These foods are ____ in vitamins, minerals and fibre,

Q57 Open-ended 1 mark

which help protect the body and ____ the immune system.

Q58 Open-ended 1 mark

Some parents think that eating only fruits is ____ but different coloured fruits and vegetables contain different nutrients.

Q59 Open-ended 1 mark

For ____ vegetables often have higher levels of iron and calcium ____

Q60 Open-ended 1 mark

vegetables often have higher levels of iron and calcium ____ to fruits.

Q61 Open-ended 2 marks

The nurses administer injections at the clinic. The doctor administers injections at the clinic too. Either

Q62 Open-ended 2 marks

You can play video games only when you finish your homework. Unless

Q63 Open-ended 2 marks

He avoided eye contact during the interview. The interviewers assumed he lacked confidence. Due to his

Q64 Open-ended 2 marks

"Did you go to the concert last evening?" my cousin asked me. My cousin asked me if

Q65 Open-ended 2 marks

Jean was carrying three bags of groceries. Three bags of groceries

Q66 Open-ended 1 mark

Why did the writer sprint across the field to reach the ball? [1m]

Q67 Structured 2 marks

Based on lines 1-10, state whether each statement in the table below is true or false, then give one reason why you think so. [2m] a) The writer was injured during the big match. b) The writer did not expect his ankle to be broken.

Q68 Structured 2 marks

Pick out two words from paragraphs 1 to 2 that describe how the writer felt before and after the accident. Each word is found in a separate sentence. [2m] a) Before the accident b) After the accident

Q69 Structured 3 marks

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. [3m] Word(s) from the passage: a) it (line 14) b) this (line 23) c) that dream (line 26)

Q70 Structured 4 marks

Q71 Structured 2 marks

List two reasons to explain why the writer was speechless (line 28)? [2m] i. ____ ii. ____

Q72 Structured 1 mark

Write 1, 2 and 3 in the blanks below to indicate the order in which the events occurred in the story. [1m] ____ The writer limped towards a stray ball. ____ The writer's dream slipped away. ____ The writer was replaced as the striker.

Q73 Open-ended 1 mark

From lines 32-35, pick out a four-word phrase that tells us that the writer was affected by something other than his injury. [1m]

Q74 Open-ended 2 marks

Explain clearly why the writer felt like an "outcast" (line 35). [2m]

Q75 Structured 2 marks

Raizal told the writer that "It's not the end. You'll come back stronger." (lines 30-31) Do you agree with what Raizal said? Support your answer with evidence from lines 36 to 40. [2m]

P5 English SA2 2025 — Pei Chun

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