Question 1

The hawker centre in our neighbourhood is famous ____ its delicious chicken rice.

Accepted Answer

(3) for. The preposition 'for' is used to indicate the reason or cause of being famous. 'Famous for' means well-known for a particular quality or thing. Therefore, 'famous for its delicious chicken rice' is grammatically correct and idiomatic.

Question 2

Which picture shows the correct map for the departure hall?

Accepted Answer

3. (Map with Waiting Area top-right, Fountain top-center, Fast-food Restaurant bottom-right, Check-in Counters right). This question requires listening to an audio description of a departure hall's layout and matching it to the correct visual representation among the three options. Without the audio, the answer cannot be definitively determined. Based on the provided answer key (Page 37), the correct option is Picture 3.

Question 3

Which picture shows the items students must pack into their hand luggage?

Accepted Answer

2. (Picture with jacket, gloves, an envelope/pouch, and a passport). This question requires listening to an audio instruction about items to pack into hand luggage and matching it to the correct visual representation among the three options. Without the audio, the answer cannot be definitively determined. Based on the provided answer key (Page 37), the correct option is Picture 2.

Question 4

____ Rachel was tired after her badminton training, she stayed up late to complete her homework.

Accepted Answer

(2) Although. The conjunction 'Although' is used to introduce a subordinate clause which expresses a concession or contrast. Rachel's tiredness (the first clause) contrasts with her staying up late (the second clause) to complete homework, making 'Although' the most appropriate choice to link these ideas.

Question 5

Which line shows the route Debbie will take?

Accepted Answer

2. (Dashed line). This question requires listening to an audio description of Debbie's route through the stalls and matching it to the correct line on the map. Without the audio, the answer cannot be definitively determined. Based on the provided answer key (Page 37), the correct option is Line 2 (dashed arrow).

Question 6

Judging by his confidence, he must have been given ____ opportunities to speak in front of an audience.

Accepted Answer

(3) a few. The sentence implies that his confidence is a result of having opportunities to speak. While 'many' opportunities (option 2) might seem more intuitive for building confidence, 'a few' (option 3) also indicates that he has had some experience. The key indicates (3), suggesting that even a limited number of speaking engagements could have been sufficient for him to develop confidence in this context.

Question 7

What are the items in Owen's event folder?

Accepted Answer

3. (Picture with a book labelled 'Information', a pen, and a ticket). This question requires listening to an audio description of the contents of Owen's event folder and matching it to the correct visual representation. Without the audio, the answer cannot be definitively determined. Based on the provided answer key (Page 37), the correct option is Picture 3, which includes a book, a pen, and a ticket.

Question 8

During the group discussion, Raja mentioned that he preferred working in small groups, ____?

Accepted Answer

(3) didn't he. This is a tag question. The main clause 'Raja mentioned that he preferred working in small groups' is positive and the verb 'mentioned' is in the past tense. For a positive statement in the past tense, the correct tag question is negative and in the past tense, which is 'didn't he'.

Question 9

'____ we finish our group project now? I'd rather take a break later,' Darren asked.

Accepted Answer

(4) Should. 'Should' is used here to ask for advice or to make a suggestion. Darren is suggesting whether they should finish the project now, implicitly seeking agreement or presenting an alternative ('I'd rather take a break later').

Question 10

Where did the conversation take place?

Accepted Answer

2. (Living room with a sofa and coffee table). This question requires listening to an audio conversation and inferring the location where it takes place, then matching it to the correct picture. Without the audio, the answer cannot be definitively determined. Based on the provided answer key (Page 37), the correct option is Picture 2 (living room).

Question 11

Mixing cream ____ sugar is an important step when making homemade ice cream.

Accepted Answer

(3) with. The preposition 'with' is used to indicate that two or more things are combined or mixed together. 'Mixing cream with sugar' is the standard and correct phrasal usage.

Question 12

Which painting will be put up?

Accepted Answer

2. (Painting of a butterfly with flowers). This question requires listening to an audio conversation to identify which painting will be put up and matching it to the correct picture. Without the audio, the answer cannot be definitively determined. Based on the provided answer key (Page 37), the correct option is Picture 2 (butterfly painting).

Question 13

Where will the photographs Betsy took be placed?

Accepted Answer

3. (A bedside table with drawers). This question requires listening to an audio description of where Betsy's photographs will be placed and matching it to the correct picture. Without the audio, the answer cannot be definitively determined. Based on the provided answer key (Page 37), the correct option is Picture 3 (bedside table).

Question 14

Everyone, except Tom and Aisha, ____ their projects.

Accepted Answer

(3) has submitted. The subject 'Everyone' is a singular indefinite pronoun, even though it refers to a group of people. Therefore, it requires a singular verb. 'Has submitted' is the correct singular present perfect verb form.

Question 15

It was no surprise that all students turned up for the ice-cream party as ____ dislikes ice cream.

Accepted Answer

(1) no one. The phrase 'it was no surprise that all students turned up' implies that there was no reason for anyone to not attend, specifically no one disliked ice cream. Therefore, 'no one' (option 1) is the most logical and grammatically appropriate choice, meaning that zero students dislike ice cream.

Question 16

What was one thing residents did not expect to do in Sunnyvale?

Accepted Answer

(3) wear summer clothing. This question requires listening to an audio text about Sunnyvale and identifying what residents did not expect to do. Without the audio, the answer cannot be definitively determined. Based on the provided answer key (Page 37), the correct option is (3) wear summer clothing, implying the unexpected event was cold weather or snow.

Question 17

____ posters at the back of the classroom are for the Reading Challenge. Read carefully!" Ms Tan reminded the class.

Accepted Answer

(4) Those. The noun 'posters' is plural. 'At the back of the classroom' indicates that the posters are not close to Ms Tan, requiring a demonstrative pronoun that signifies distance and plurality. 'Those' (option 4) correctly fits both conditions.

Question 18

The students were praised for ____ the classroom without being told.

Accepted Answer

(4) tidying. When a verb follows a preposition ('for' in this case), it typically takes the gerund form (the -ing form) to act as a noun. Therefore, 'tidying' (option 4) is the grammatically correct choice.

Question 19

The patient is ____ to her hospital room so that she would not infect anyone else with the virus.

Accepted Answer

(1) isolated. 'Isolated' means to set apart or cut off from others, especially to prevent the spread of disease. This is the most appropriate word in the context of preventing infection with a virus.

Question 20

How did Angel prepare for the competition?

Accepted Answer

(1) She drew up a list of words and wrote down their meanings.. This question requires listening to an audio text about Angel and identifying how she prepared for the competition. Without the audio, the answer cannot be definitively determined. Based on the provided answer key (Page 37), the correct option is (1).

Question 21

Suresh refuses to buy groceries from that shop as it charges ____ prices.

Accepted Answer

(2) exorbitant. 'Exorbitant' describes prices that are excessively high or unreasonable, suggesting a very strong reason for Suresh to refuse buying groceries from that shop. While 'expensive' (option 3) is also possible, 'exorbitant' (option 2) conveys a stronger sense of being overly priced.

Question 22

No one understood what the frightened old lady was saying as she was speaking ____.

Accepted Answer

(4) incoherently. The phrase 'No one understood what the frightened old lady was saying' indicates that her speech was unclear or lacked logical connection. 'Incoherently' (option 4) means speaking in a manner that is confused, disconnected, or unintelligible, which perfectly matches the context.

Question 23

What shook Angel's confidence in the final round?

Accepted Answer

(3) She realised she needed one point to stay ahead of her opponent.. This question requires listening to an audio text about Angel and identifying what shook her confidence in the final round. Without the audio, the answer cannot be definitively determined. Based on the provided answer key (Page 37), the correct option is (3).

Question 24

Mr Tan wanted to apply to be a manager in that company but there was no ____.

Accepted Answer

(1) vacancy. For Mr Tan to apply for a manager position, there must be an available job opening. 'Vacancy' (option 1) refers to an unoccupied position or office, which is the correct term in this context.

Question 25

What made Peter feel silly?

Accepted Answer

(3) thinking that the bird had asked for help. This question requires listening to an audio text about Peter and identifying what made him feel silly. Without the audio, the answer cannot be definitively determined. Based on the provided answer key (Page 37), the correct option is (3).

Question 26

Unfortunately, Norah and Ahmad's plan to go for a picnic ____ when it started to rain.

Accepted Answer

(4) fell through. The idiom 'fell through' (option 4) means that a plan or agreement failed to happen or was unsuccessful. The rain caused their picnic plan to fail, making this the appropriate phrasal verb.

Question 27

expedition

Accepted Answer

(4) journey. An 'expedition' is a long journey or voyage undertaken for a particular purpose. 'Journey' (option 4) is the most general and closest synonym for a travel experience.

Question 28

How did the travelling merchant's offer make Peter's parents happy?

Accepted Answer

(3) Peter stood a chance of making a lot of money.. This question requires listening to an audio text about Peter and identifying why the travelling merchant's offer made his parents happy. Without the audio, the answer cannot be definitively determined. Based on the provided answer key (Page 37), the correct option is (3).

Question 29

Which is not a benefit of being kind?

Accepted Answer

(3) having healthier lifestyles. This question requires listening to an audio text about kindness and identifying which option is NOT a benefit of being kind. Without the audio, the answer cannot be definitively determined. Based on the provided answer key (Page 37), the correct option is (3).

Question 30

How is kindness like a ripple in a pond?

Accepted Answer

(3) Those who perform acts of kindness help everyone they meet.. This question requires listening to an audio text about kindness and identifying how it is compared to a ripple in a pond. Without the audio, the answer cannot be definitively determined. Based on the provided answer key (Page 37), the correct option is (3).

Question 31

reluctantly

Accepted Answer

(3) unwillingly. 'Reluctantly' means with hesitation, doubt, or unwillingness. 'Unwillingly' (option 3) is a direct and precise synonym for this sentiment.

Question 32

According to the poster in Text 1, which of the following is true of BreezyCon air-conditioners?

Accepted Answer

(1) They use very little electricity.. Text 1 states that BreezyCon air-conditioners 'use advanced energy-efficient technology to reduce your electricity consumption'. This directly supports the idea that they use 'very little electricity' (option 1). The other options are not directly stated or are too absolute (e.g., 'do not affect the environment' is stronger than 'reduce carbon footprint').

Question 33

'A better future starts with smarter choices.' Why did the writer include this statement in Text 1?

Accepted Answer

(3) to make readers believe that buying BreezyCon is a wise decision. The statement 'A better future starts with smarter choices' in an advertisement like Text 1 is a persuasive slogan. Its purpose is to influence potential customers to view BreezyCon as the 'smarter choice', thereby leading them to believe that purchasing it is a wise decision for a better future, aligning with the product's eco-friendly claims. This directly supports option (3).

Question 34

Based on the poster in Text 1, which of the following would be the most likely reason for customers wanting to purchase a BreezyCon air-conditioner?

Accepted Answer

(2) It saves electricity and causes less pollution.. The poster (Text 1) explicitly highlights that BreezyCon air-conditioners 'use advanced energy-efficient technology to reduce your electricity consumption and carbon footprint'. This directly translates to saving electricity and causing less pollution (option 2), which would be a primary motivator for customers interested in eco-friendly products.

Question 35

'Eco-friendly cooling for a greener tomorrow!' The picture supports this by giving the impression that BreezyCon air-conditioners ____

Accepted Answer

(2) are designed to keep users cool while saving energy. The slogan 'Eco-friendly cooling for a greener tomorrow!' combined with the text 'Stay cool while saving the planet! Our BreezyCon air-conditioners use advanced energy-efficient technology to reduce your electricity consumption and carbon footprint' clearly indicates that the product's primary function is cooling while also being energy-efficient. Option (2) accurately summarizes this dual benefit.

Question 36

We cannot trust the way Text 1 promotes BreezyCon air-conditioners because Text 2 says ____

Accepted Answer

(4) companies focus on selling the idea of the air-conditioners' efficiency without showing long-term benefits. Text 2 criticizes advertising by stating: 'Companies often highlight their efficiency without evidence of long-term energy saving, misleading consumers into believing that they are making a difference by purchasing those products.' This directly aligns with option (4), which explains that companies focus on perceived efficiency without showing actual long-term benefits, thus making their claims less trustworthy.

Question 37

The members are usually very close ____ know each other well.

Accepted Answer

(B) and. The word 'and' (B) is used to connect two related ideas: being very close and knowing each other well, indicating a consequence or additional characteristic of their closeness.

Question 38

While cliques ____ sometimes seen as a negative thing...

Accepted Answer

(C) are. The plural subject 'cliques' requires the plural verb 'are' (C) for grammatical agreement in the present tense.

Question 39

Being in a clique can give you ____ strong sense of belonging.

Accepted Answer

(A) a. The indefinite article 'a' (A) is used before singular nouns that begin with a consonant sound, such as 'strong sense'.

Question 40

A clique ____ also be a source of support.

Accepted Answer

(E) can. The modal verb 'can' (E) expresses possibility or ability, indicating that a clique has the potential to be a source of support.

Question 41

Achieving goals ____ a group can be motivating and fun.

Accepted Answer

(D) as. 'As' (D) is used here to mean 'in the capacity of' or 'in the role of', indicating that the goals are being achieved collectively by the group.

P5 English SA2 2025 — Red Swastika

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