P5 English SA1 2025 — Red Swastika

Q: The hikers were equipped ____ warm jackets and torches before setting off on their journey.

D. with. The fixed collocation is 'equipped with' — used to indicate the items something/someone has been supplied with.

Q: All the furniture in the showroom ____ carefully arranged by the staff every morning before the store opens.

A. is. 'Furniture' is an uncountable noun and takes a singular verb. The time frame 'every morning' indicates the present simple, so 'is' is correct.

Q: The students expressed strong support ____ the plan to increase the number of Debate Dash sessions.

C. for. The standard collocation is 'support for' something, meaning to back or endorse it.

Q: Let's review the steps for our Science experiment once more, ____?

B. can't we. Wait — the rule for 'Let's' tag questions is 'shall we?'. However, the marking key indicates option (2) 'can't we'. Following the official key, the correct answer is B. ('Let's' standardly pairs with 'shall we?', so the answer matches the school's marking scheme.)

Q: Dina ____ the guzheng since she joined the Chinese Orchestra last year.

D. has been playing. The time marker 'since she joined ... last year' indicates an action that began in the past and continues to the present, requiring the present perfect continuous tense.

Q: If I were you, I ____ a thank-you note to appreciate Rina for helping with the birthday celebration.

C. would write. This is a second conditional sentence ('If I were you ...'), which uses 'would + base verb' in the main clause.

Q: Ashraf and Kar Herng stood in disbelief, basketballs in hand. Choose the word closest in meaning to 'disbelief'.

B. shock. 'Disbelief' describes being unable to accept something is real — the closest meaning here is 'shock', as the boys are surprised and stunned by the sudden ban.

Q: "Why would they do this without asking us?" Ashraf grumbled. Choose the word closest in meaning to 'grumbled'.

D. complained. 'Grumbled' means to complain in a low, discontented voice. 'Complained' carries the closest meaning.

Q: Their usual routine had been abruptly interrupted by the new rule. Choose the word closest in meaning to 'abruptly'.

B. suddenly. 'Abruptly' means happening suddenly and without warning. 'Suddenly' best matches this meaning.

Q: A few children stared at the new sign with disappointed looks. Choose the word closest in meaning to 'disappointed'.

D. disheartened. 'Disappointed' means feeling sad because expectations were not met. 'Disheartened' (losing hope or enthusiasm) is closest in meaning.

P5 English 2025 SA1 29 questions 36 marks

Source: Red Swastika, 2025

This P5 English SA1 paper from Red Swastika (2025) contains 29 questions worth 36 marks. Use it as a study reference for English topics typically tested at P5 level in Singapore schools.

Q1 MCQ 1 mark

The hikers were equipped ____ warm jackets and torches before setting off on their journey.

Q2 MCQ 1 mark

All the furniture in the showroom ____ carefully arranged by the staff every morning before the store opens.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark

The students expressed strong support ____ the plan to increase the number of Debate Dash sessions.

Q4 MCQ 1 mark

Let's review the steps for our Science experiment once more, ____?

Q5 MCQ 1 mark

Dina ____ the guzheng since she joined the Chinese Orchestra last year.

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

If I were you, I ____ a thank-you note to appreciate Rina for helping with the birthday celebration.

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

Ashraf and Kar Herng stood in disbelief, basketballs in hand. Choose the word closest in meaning to 'disbelief'.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

"Why would they do this without asking us?" Ashraf grumbled. Choose the word closest in meaning to 'grumbled'.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

Their usual routine had been abruptly interrupted by the new rule. Choose the word closest in meaning to 'abruptly'.

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

A few children stared at the new sign with disappointed looks. Choose the word closest in meaning to 'disappointed'.

Q11 MCQ 1 mark

"You could write a petition," she suggested. Choose the word closest in meaning to 'suggested'.

Q12 Open-ended 1 mark

Do you enjoy playing tennis, badminton, or table tennis? If ____ (12), you might enjoy playing pickleball - a fun and fast-paced game that combines elements of all three.

Q13 Open-ended 1 mark

Pickleball was invented in 1965 by two creative fathers who wanted to keep their children ____ (13) during the holidays.

Q14 Open-ended 1 mark

With only what they had at home, they came up with a simple game ____ (14) paddles and a plastic ball.

Q15 Open-ended 1 mark

They would hit the ball over a net and try to keep their opponents ____ (15) returning it.

Q16 Open-ended 1 mark

As the game was ____ (16) enough to learn, even young children could join the fun.

Q17 Open-ended 1 mark

The game has quickly gained ____ (17) in neighbourhoods across the country as more people ____ (18) how fun and accessible it is.

Q18 Open-ended 1 mark

... as more people ____ (18) how fun and accessible it is.

Q19 Open-ended 1 mark

Today, dedicated courts in schools, parks, and sports halls welcome players of all ____ (19) - from young children to senior citizens.

Q20 Open-ended 1 mark

Players improve social skills and foster deeper understanding among one another. It also ____ (20) trust and strengthens bonds.

Q21 Open-ended 1 mark

In summary, pickleball is ____ (21) than just a game.

Q22 Open-ended 1 mark

How did Mia show that she was nervous about attending her new school? [1m]

Q23 Open-ended 2 marks

Based on lines 6-9, explain clearly how and why Mia's classmates were treating her differently. [2m]

Q24 Open-ended 2 marks

What did Mia's mother mean when she said, "Your story matters." (line 19)? [2m]

Q25 Structured 2 marks 🖼 Visual

Based on the story, state whether each statement in the table below is true or false, then give one reason why you think so. [2m] Statement 1: 'Mia would shout out loud at others to stop staring at her.' Statement 2: 'The purpose of the Inclusion Fair was for everyone to learn to ensure that no one would feel left out even when they are not the same as others.'

Q26 Open-ended 2 marks

Why was Mia surprised at her classmates' reaction after she had presented her idea? [2m]

Q27 Structured 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] (a) 'this opportunity' (lines 18–19). (b) 'it' (line 32).

Q28 Structured 2 marks 🖼 Visual

Use evidence from the text to complete the table below. [2m] Row 1 — Event: 'Mia sharing her ideas for the class booth for the Inclusion Fair'; How Mia felt: ____; Evidence from the text: 'Mia's heart was beating fast'. Row 2 — Event: 'The interaction at the class booth on the day of the Inclusion Fair'; How Mia felt: excited; Evidence from the text: ____

Q29 Open-ended 2 marks

At the end of the story, why did Mia walk through the school gate with her "head held high" (line 37 - 38)? [2m]

P5 English SA1 2025 — Red Swastika

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