P5 English SA1 2021 — Rosyth | Singapore Past Year Paper

Q: Mother told my brother and ____ that she had left food for us in the refrigerator.

2. me. After a preposition or as the object of a verb ('told'), the objective pronoun 'me' is required. 'My brother and me' is the correct object form.

Q: If I ____ a superhero, I would use my powers to help people who are in need.

4. were. This is a second conditional (hypothetical) sentence. The subjunctive form 'were' is used for all subjects in hypothetical 'if' clauses.

Q: ____ you witness someone shoplifting, report it to the police immediately as it is against the law.

4. Should. 'Should' is used at the start of conditional sentences to mean 'if'. 'Should you witness' = 'If you witness', giving advice on what to do.

Q: Jamie was startled when she heard the door ____ shut.

1. slam. After verbs of perception like 'heard', the bare infinitive (without 'to') is used to describe a completed action: 'heard the door slam shut'.

Q: ____ Nora wanted to overcome her stage fright, she signed up for a talent contest to face her fear.

2. As. 'As' means 'because' here, providing the reason why Nora signed up for the contest — because she wanted to overcome her stage fright.

Q: You should consider cycling as a ____ of transport as it is eco-friendly and saves cost.

2. mode. The collocation 'mode of transport' is the standard fixed phrase used to describe a type or means of transportation.

Q: We decided to ____ our plans to play soccer due to the heavy rain.

2. put off. 'Put off' means to postpone or delay. Heavy rain caused the plans to be postponed, which fits the context perfectly.

Q: ____ my courage, I decided to stand up to the bullies who were making fun of the little boy.

3. Mustering. 'Mustering' means to gather or summon (especially strength, courage, or energy). 'Mustering courage' is a fixed collocation meaning gathering one's courage.

Q: My sister was ____ because she was not hesitant to ask for a photograph with the celebrity we had just spotted.

1. as bold as brass. 'As bold as brass' means extremely confident and unafraid. Since the sister was not hesitant to approach a celebrity, this idiom describes her boldness.

Q: ____, I scribbled furiously on my test paper to complete it.

3. Pressed for time. 'Pressed for time' means having very little time available. This explains why the writer scribbled furiously to finish the paper.

Q1 MCQ 1 mark

Mother told my brother and ____ that she had left food for us in the refrigerator.

Q2 MCQ 1 mark

If I ____ a superhero, I would use my powers to help people who are in need.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark

____ you witness someone shoplifting, report it to the police immediately as it is against the law.

Q4 MCQ 1 mark

Jamie was startled when she heard the door ____ shut.

Q5 MCQ 1 mark

____ Nora wanted to overcome her stage fright, she signed up for a talent contest to face her fear.

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

You should consider cycling as a ____ of transport as it is eco-friendly and saves cost.

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

We decided to ____ our plans to play soccer due to the heavy rain.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

____ my courage, I decided to stand up to the bullies who were making fun of the little boy.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

My sister was ____ because she was not hesitant to ask for a photograph with the celebrity we had just spotted.

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

____, I scribbled furiously on my test paper to complete it.

Q11 MCQ 1 mark

Ben was walking through the park on his way home from school. That was when he heard a strange sound coming from the bushes near him. Choose the word closest in meaning to 'strange'.

Q12 MCQ 1 mark

Thinking that someone was playing a prank on him, he decided to investigate the source of the sound. Choose the word closest in meaning to 'source'.

Q13 MCQ 1 mark

To his horror, he found a stray dog with a collar around its neck! Choose the word closest in meaning to 'stray'.

Q14 MCQ 1 mark

Without hesitation, he hurled a stone at the dog to get it away from him. Choose the word closest in meaning to 'hurled'.

Q15 MCQ 1 mark

The dog's eyes widened, and it growled fiercely at him. Choose the word closest in meaning to 'fiercely'.

Q16 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Visual context

A photography course flyer titled 'The Best Basic Photography Course conducted by Picstory', featuring an illustration of a person holding a camera, awards listed (Photography Course of the Year 2019, 2021; Annual Service Excellence 2020, 2021), introductory text about developing a photographic eye, two participant testimonials (Rina and Darren) displayed on a film-strip motif, and contact details (registration@picstory.com.sg, enquiry@picstory.com.sg, 91231234). A second page titled 'Course Details' contains six panels: KEY AREAS OF PHOTOGRAPHY COVERED (Types of lenses, Lighting Options, Camera Operation, Camera Positioning), SUITABLE FOR (absolute beginners, new camera owners), COURSE REQUIREMENT (any type or brand of camera), COURSE REGISTRATION ($280 per participant; bring a friend for 15% discount; chance to win Picstory gift vouchers worth $50; first 50 participants get free camera bag), COURSE SESSIONS (2-hour lessons on Saturdays or Sundays; Lesson 1 online video conference, Lesson 2 Botanic Gardens, Lesson 3 Fort Canning Park, Lesson 4 Boat Quay Night Photography), OTHER INFORMATION (Lesson 1 handouts emailed beforehand; tripods provided; certificate of completion only for full attendance).

Interested participants of 'The Best Basic Photography Course' must ____.

Q17 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

All participants will receive ____.

Q18 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

According to Rina, ____.

Q19 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Which one of the following statements is false?

Q20 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

What is the main purpose of the flyer?

Q21 Open-ended 1 mark

Singapore has banned the riding of e-scooters on footpaths in the country. The use ____ e-scooters for commuting and food delivery services had led to an increase in the number of such devices. (Choose from: A. after, B. although, C. are, D. before, E. but, F. for, G. in, H. its, J. of, K. on, L. their, M. while — each used only once, letter I omitted)

Q22 Open-ended 1 mark

Safe-riding programmes, speed limits and licences for riders had been put ____ place to regulate the use of these devices.

Q23 Open-ended 1 mark

However, these measures were not enough to prevent the number of accidents from rising. ____ average 370 offenders were caught violating e-scooter regulations in a month.

Q24 Open-ended 1 mark

The ban was finally announced after the death of a 65-year-old woman who had collided with an e-scooter ____ riding her bicycle.

Q25 Open-ended 1 mark

She died in the hospital from a brain injury several days ____ the accident.

Q26 Open-ended 1 mark

Personal mobility devices (PMDs), like the electric bike, ____ banned as well.

Q27 Open-ended 1 mark

People with disabilities are spared from this ruling ____ wheelchairs are also a type of PMD.

Q28 Open-ended 1 mark

Singapore is not alone in banning the e-scooters from ____ footpaths. Such devices are no longer allowed on footpaths in France as well.

Q29 Open-ended 1 mark

Hence, negative comments are common on social media whenever there is a train disrupt. Correct the underlined word 'disrupt'.

Q30 Open-ended 1 mark

However, there are some Singaporeans who choose to take a positive approach by taking things into his own hands. Correct the underlined word 'his'.

Q31 Open-ended 1 mark

Voluntary groups have sprung up online recently, provide support to one another in the event of a train breakdown. Correct the underlined word 'provide'.

Q32 Open-ended 1 mark

The groups give real-time updates and suggest alternatiev routes. Correct the underlined word 'alternatiev'.

Q33 Open-ended 1 mark

The frequent breakdowns and conjestions are making many Singaporeans unhappy. Correct the underlined word 'conjestions'.

Q34 Open-ended 1 mark

I hope to encourage others to do their part and stays calm, one volunteer group founder tells The Sunday Times. Correct the underlined word 'stays'.

Q35 Open-ended 1 mark

Thus, whenever a train breaks down, be the hero to help ease the situeation by encouraging others in the kommunity to think positively. Correct the underlined word 'situeation'.

Q36 Open-ended 1 mark

Encouraging others in the kommunity to think positively. Correct the underlined word 'kommunity'.

Q37 Open-ended 1 mark

The rickshaw was a type of hand-pulled transportation vehicle used in Singapore in the 19th century. First introduced into Singapore in 1880, it was a major form of public transport which originated ____ Japan.

Q38 Open-ended 1 mark

Rickshaw-pulling became a main source of income for many Chinese immigrants after World War II. However, pullers not only had to bear with the physical strain, but also the risks of sustaining ____. Many of them could not afford to seek medical treatment.

Q39 Open-ended 1 mark

Many rickshaw-pullers got into serious road ____ when there was an increase in the number of motorised vehicles.

Q40 Open-ended 1 mark

This led to the British government's ____ to put an end to the use of rickshaws.

Q41 Open-ended 1 mark

By 1947, the rickshaws were ____ by motorised vehicles on the roads.

Q42 Open-ended 1 mark

Different ____ of vehicles have made their appearances on the roads throughout the decades.

Q43 Open-ended 1 mark

Many of these vehicles no longer exist while ____ of them, such as the classic blue pick-up trucks and yellow-top taxis are gradually ____ from the streets of Singapore.

Q44 Open-ended 1 mark

Some of them, such as the classic blue pick-up trucks and yellow-top taxis are gradually ____ from the streets of Singapore.

Q45 Open-ended 2 marks

Mrs Tan said, 'Tom, you must submit your assignment tomorrow.' Rewrite beginning with: Mrs Tan told Tom ____

Q46 Open-ended 2 marks

If Ravi has not bought the tickets, he will not be attending the concert. Rewrite using: unless

Q47 Open-ended 2 marks

Mr Tan gave out the test paper to the students yesterday. Rewrite beginning with: The test paper ____

Q48 Open-ended 2 marks

We heard that our team had won the photography competition. We jumped for joy. Rewrite beginning with: On ____

Q49 Open-ended 1 mark

Pick an adjective below to show how Aria felt when Mrs Moore called her name in the 1st paragraph. Tick the correct box. Options: angry / nervous / excited / sad

Q50 Structured 3 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. The words are: it (line 7), This (line 11), this way (line 21).

Q51 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. Statements: (i) Mrs Moore could see what Aria wrote on her leaf when she first showed it on the screen. (ii) Aria did not expect her name to be called twice.

Q52 Open-ended 2 marks

How do you know Aria had overcome the fear of talking to the class? Support your answer with evidence from the passage.

P5 English SA1 2021 — Rosyth

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