P5 English SA2 2023 — Rosyth | Singapore Past Year Paper

Q: While John was playing soccer in the field, someone ____ his bag.

A. stole. The phrase 'While John was playing soccer' indicates an ongoing action in the past (past continuous). The other action, 'someone stole his bag', happened suddenly and completed during that ongoing action. Therefore, the simple past tense 'stole' is appropriate.

Q: If the weather permits, the children ____ to the beach for a picnic.

B. will go. This is a first conditional sentence ('If + present simple, will + base verb'). 'If the weather permits' (present simple) indicates a condition for a future event, so the main clause requires 'will go' (future simple).

Q: At the bus stop, Mrs Tan saw the robber ____ an old lady's handbag before running away.

C. snatched. The phrase 'before running away' implies that the action of taking the handbag was completed before the robber fled. Therefore, the simple past tense 'snatched' is the correct verb form to describe a completed action in the past.

Q: Most of the students, except for Judy, ____ going to watch the fireworks this weekend.

B. are. The subject of the sentence is 'Most of the students', which is plural. Even with the phrase 'except for Judy', the main subject remains plural. The action is happening 'this weekend', which implies a future arrangement, so the present continuous tense 'are going to watch' is used. Therefore, the plural verb 'are' is correct.

Q: "I think either Sue or her group members, ____ the first-aid kits," the class monitor told his teacher.

D. have taken. In an 'either...or' construction, the verb agrees with the noun closest to it. In this case, 'her group members' is plural, so the plural verb 'have taken' is correct. The context implies a completed action (someone has already taken the kits).

Q: The man ____ the police commended yesterday had rescued a drowning boy.

C. whom. The relative pronoun refers to 'the man'. The man is the object of the verb 'commended' ('the police commended him'). 'Whom' is used for the object of a verb or preposition when referring to people.

Q: The basketball school team witnessed ____ improvement in their teamwork after their coach had given them a pep talk.

D. much. 'Improvement' is an uncountable noun. 'Few' and 'many' are used with countable nouns. 'Little' means 'not much' or 'hardly any', which doesn't fit the context of improvement after a pep talk. 'Much' is used with uncountable nouns to mean 'a large amount', which fits the positive context of the sentence.

Q: "You ____ lose your valuables unless you keep them in the locker," Mother advised Cody.

D. should. Mother is giving advice or a recommendation about how to avoid losing valuables. 'Should' is the appropriate modal verb for giving advice or suggesting a course of action.

Q: Everyone should learn to differentiate ____ facts and fake news as there are many sources for online news nowadays.

D. between. The verb 'differentiate' is followed by 'between' when distinguishing between two specific things or groups, in this case, 'facts and fake news'.

Q: Dave and Tom can get along very well with each other ____ they have many differences in their interests.

C. though. The sentence presents a contrast: 'getting along very well' despite 'many differences'. 'Though' (or 'although') is used to introduce a statement that makes the main statement seem surprising or unexpected.

Q1 MCQ

While John was playing soccer in the field, someone ____ his bag.

Q2 MCQ

If the weather permits, the children ____ to the beach for a picnic.

Q3 MCQ

At the bus stop, Mrs Tan saw the robber ____ an old lady's handbag before running away.

Q4 MCQ

Most of the students, except for Judy, ____ going to watch the fireworks this weekend.

Q5 MCQ

"I think either Sue or her group members, ____ the first-aid kits," the class monitor told his teacher.

Q6 MCQ

The man ____ the police commended yesterday had rescued a drowning boy.

Q7 MCQ

The basketball school team witnessed ____ improvement in their teamwork after their coach had given them a pep talk.

Q8 MCQ

"You ____ lose your valuables unless you keep them in the locker," Mother advised Cody.

Q9 MCQ

Everyone should learn to differentiate ____ facts and fake news as there are many sources for online news nowadays.

Q10 MCQ

Dave and Tom can get along very well with each other ____ they have many differences in their interests.

Q11 MCQ

Due to the Formula 1 race, traffic in the city area had to be ____.

Q12 MCQ

The tsunami left behind a trail of ____ in the village as many homes were reduced to rubble.

Q13 MCQ

We had a memorable ____ at the school camp. Our tent collapsed in the rain and we had fun scrambling to find shelter.

Q14 MCQ

The young athlete was found guilty of drug abuse and was ____ of his gold medal.

Q15 MCQ

Sam and Jodi ____ with each other during their discussion because they had a disagreement.

Q16 MCQ

For each question from 16 to 20, choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word(s). Shade your answer (1, 2, 3 or 4) on the Optical Answer Sheet. (5 marks) Walking down the street, Ava saw that many people were too busy to look up. They were fixated on their mobile phones. Ava decided she had to do something about this. She looked around and saw a lady sitting on a bench, scrolling on her phone.

Q17 MCQ

For each question from 16 to 20, choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word(s). Shade your answer (1, 2, 3 or 4) on the Optical Answer Sheet. (5 marks) She walked over to that lady before plucking up the courage to ask her a question.

Q18 MCQ

For each question from 16 to 20, choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word(s). Shade your answer (1, 2, 3 or 4) on the Optical Answer Sheet. (5 marks) "What do you call a Labrador that can do magic?" Ava waited in anticipation for her answer.

Q19 MCQ

For each question from 16 to 20, choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word(s). Shade your answer (1, 2, 3 or 4) on the Optical Answer Sheet. (5 marks) "A Labra-cadabra-dor!" she grinned and waited to see the lady's response to the punchline.

Q20 MCQ

For each question from 16 to 20, choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word(s). Shade your answer (1, 2, 3 or 4) on the Optical Answer Sheet. (5 marks) Laughter echoed around them as the lady dropped her phone and clutched her tummy. Ava could not help laughing with her.

Q21 MCQ 🖼 Visual

The main purpose of this contest is to ____.

Q22 MCQ 🖼 Visual

To take part in the contest, participants should first ____.

Q23 MCQ 🖼 Visual

Why is an exclamation mark used in the heading 'Unleash the Joy & Master the Play at the Creative Toy Award 2023!'?

Q24 MCQ 🖼 Visual

The word 'This' in 'This is a fun activity...' refers to the ____.

Q25 MCQ 🖼 Visual

P3 to P6 shortlisted participants will ____.

Q26 MCQ 🖼 Visual

All participants of the contest will have to ____.

Q27 MCQ 🖼 Visual

The sponsors of the awards for this contest are ____.

Q28 MCQ 🖼 Visual

Which of the following statements is true?

Q29 Structured 1 mark

From the list of words given, choose the most suitable word for each blank. Write its letter (A to Q) in the blank. Tigers have orange fur with black stripes. This helps them blend in ____ their surroundings. It also makes it easier ____ (30) them to hunt and catch their food.

Q30 Structured 1 mark

From the list of words given, choose the most suitable word for each blank. Write its letter (A to Q) in the blank. Tigers have orange fur with black stripes. This helps them blend in ____ (29) their surroundings. It also makes it easier ____ them to hunt and catch their food.

Q31 Structured 1 mark

From the list of words given, choose the most suitable word for each blank. Write its letter (A to Q) in the blank. Tigers are excellent hunters and can take down large animals such ____ deer and wild boar.

Q32 Structured 1 mark

From the list of words given, choose the most suitable word for each blank. Write its letter (A to Q) in the blank. Sadly, tigers ____ on the verge of extinction. Data has shown that there are ____ (33) a few of them left.

Q33 Structured 1 mark

From the list of words given, choose the most suitable word for each blank. Write its letter (A to Q) in the blank. Sadly, tigers ____ (32) on the verge of extinction. Data has shown that there are ____ a few of them left.

Q34 Structured 1 mark

From the list of words given, choose the most suitable word for each blank. Write its letter (A to Q) in the blank. As human population continues to grow, their homes are being destroyed ____ land is needed for farming and building cities. This has resulted in less space for them to live ____ (35).

Q35 Structured 1 mark

From the list of words given, choose the most suitable word for each blank. Write its letter (A to Q) in the blank. As human population continues to grow, their homes are being destroyed ____ (34) land is needed for farming and building cities. This has resulted in less space for them to live ____. Poachers hunt tigers for ____ (36) fur and other body parts, which are used in traditional medicine.

Q36 Structured 1 mark

From the list of words given, choose the most suitable word for each blank. Write its letter (A to Q) in the blank. Poachers hunt tigers for ____ fur and other body parts, which are used in traditional medicine.

Q37 Structured 1 mark

From the list of words given, choose the most suitable word for each blank. Write its letter (A to Q) in the blank. Many governments are trying to stop poaching and the illegal trade of tiger parts. Individuals ____ play a part in helping the tiger. This includes spreading awareness ____ (38) the important of protecting tigers.

Q38 Structured 1 mark

From the list of words given, choose the most suitable word for each blank. Write its letter (A to Q) in the blank. This includes spreading awareness ____ the important of protecting tigers. By telling our friends about the challenges tigers face, we can inspire more people to help.

Q39 Structured 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in each of the boxes. Leila was a new student in school who had just joined Mindy's class. Mindy welcomed her without haesitetion and soon became friends with her. As they spend (41) more time together, Mindy realised that Leila had difficulty adjusting at life in the new (42) school and often felt lonely despite her many attamps to make new friends.

Q40 Structured 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in each of the boxes. Leila was a new student in school who had just joined Mindy's class. Mindy welcomed her without haesitetion (39) and soon became friends with her. As they spend (41) more time together, Mindy realised that Leila had difficulty adjusting at life in the new (42) school and often felt lonely despite her many attamps to make new friends.

Q41 Structured 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in each of the boxes. As they spend (40) more time together, Mindy realised that Leila had difficulty adjusting at life in the new (42) school and often felt lonely despite her many attamps to make new friends.

Q42 Structured 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in each of the boxes. Mindy realised that Leila had difficulty adjusting at (41) life in the new school and often felt lonely despite her many attamps to make new friends.

Q43 Structured 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in each of the boxes. Due to Mindy's caring nature, she helped Leila feeling at ease with her new school envairoment (44). She brought Leila to explore the neighbourhood near their school whatever there was time (45). Mindy also invited Leila to attend various acktivitese (46) organised by the Students' Council to wide her circle of friends.

Q44 Structured 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in each of the boxes. Due to Mindy's caring nature, she helped Leila feeling (43) at ease with her new school envairoment (44). She brought Leila to explore the neighbourhood near their school whatever there was time (45). Mindy also invited Leila to attend various acktivitese (46) organised by the Students' Council to wide her circle of friends.

Q45 Structured 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in each of the boxes. She brought Leila to explore the neighbourhood near their school whatever there was time (45). Mindy also invited Leila to attend various acktivitese (46) organised by the Students' Council to wide her circle of friends.

Q46 Structured 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in each of the boxes. Mindy also invited Leila to attend various acktivitese (46) organised by the Students' Council to wide her circle of friends.

Q47 Structured 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in each of the boxes. Mindy also invited Leila to attend various acktivitese (46) organised by the Students' Council to wide her circle of friends.

Q48 Structured 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in each of the boxes. As a result, Leila had more oportiunitis to make new friends.

Q49 Structured 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in each of the boxes. Each time Leila shared stories about her previous school, Mindy and their classmates were around to listen attentive.

Q50 Structured 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in each of the boxes. Thanks to Mindy, Leila evantuealy loved going to school. Both of them became the best of friends.

Q51 Structured 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a well-known attraction. It spans an ____ of nearly one square kilometre and is known for its collection of different plant species.

Q52 Structured 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. It is a popular attraction for locals and tourists from ____ over the world. Visitors do not need to purchase any tickets as entry is ____ (53) of charge for all visitors.

Q53 Structured 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. Visitors do not need to purchase any tickets as entry is ____ of charge for all visitors.

Q54 Structured 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. In 2017, the Learning Forest in the Botanic Gardens, ____ opened. This is the first space in Singapore where members of the public can explore both wetlands and lowland forests at the same venue.

Q55 Structured 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. Visitors get to walk in the ____ cast by the forest's giant trees. Some of these trees ____ (56) up to twenty storey in height.

Q56 Structured 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. Some of these trees ____ up to twenty storey in height. Visitors can also ____ (57) down quite comfortably across a bed made of rope to gaze at the canopy of leaves.

Q57 Structured 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. Visitors can also ____ down quite comfortably across a bed made of rope to gaze at the canopy of leaves.

Q58 Structured 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. To restore the site to ____ previous condition, most of the native and mature trees were either retained ____ (59) transplanted near their original spots.

Q59 Structured 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. most of the native and mature trees were either retained ____ transplanted near their original spots.

Q60 Structured 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. Many Singaporeans had been ____ forward to visiting the Learning Forest ____ (61) took nearly three years to be constructed.

Q61 Structured 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. Many Singaporeans had been looking (60) forward to visiting the Learning Forest ____ took nearly three years to be constructed.

Q62 Structured 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. The Learning Forest, the size of 15 football fields, is now home to ____ 700 species of flora and fauna. A network of walkways ____ (63) the visitors to easily explore different sections of the forest.

Q63 Structured 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. A network of walkways ____ the visitors to easily explore different sections of the forest.

Q64 Structured 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. The ____ hours are from five o'clock in the morning to midnight daily. However, certain sections are ____ (65) from 7pm to 7am and visitors are not allowed access during this time. This is to maintain a conducive habitat for the wildlife.

Q65 Structured 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. However, certain sections are ____ from 7pm to 7am and visitors are not allowed access during this time. This is to maintain a conducive habitat for the wildlife.

Q66 Structured 2 marks

My sister would rather swim than watch television. My sister prefers ____.

Q67 Structured 2 marks

Jack did not run across the road as he feared for his safety. Fearing ____.

Q68 Structured 2 marks

"We were surprised to hear the fire alarm," said the students. The students said that ____.

Q69 Structured 2 marks

The police have rounded up the suspect. The suspect ____.

Q70 Structured 2 marks

Cindy was relieved that her flight had not been delayed. Much to ____.

Q71 Structured 2 marks

From the first paragraph, list two pieces of evidence to show that Siti was afraid of climbing a ladder? [2m] (i) (ii)

Q72 Open-ended 1 mark

Why did Surin encourage Siti to sign up for the competition? [1m]

Q73 Structured 2 marks

Which two of the following words best describe Siti in lines 6 to 15? Put a tick (√) in the box beside each of your answers. DO NOT TICK MORE THAN TWO BOXES. [2m] determined persevering indifferent weak cowardly curious

Q74 Structured 3 marks

From lines 1 to 15, state whether each statement in the table below is True or False, then give one reason why you think so. [3m] a) Siti was excited to participate in the competition despite her fears. b) Siti went to Central Nature Reserve to climb the trees there. c) The deep breathing exercises helped Siti boost her self-confidence.

Q75 Structured 2 marks

Based on the information from lines 16 to 20, fill in the blanks in the following table. [2m] Cause Siti realised she had to climb the tallest Tembusu tree at the competition site. Effect The spectators erupted into loud cheers.

Q76 Structured 2 marks

Based on the information from lines 21 to 29, fill in the blanks in the following table. [2m] How Siti felt doubtful Why Siti felt this way Other competitors climbed the tree, reaching impressive heights. What happened as a result Her palms became sweaty. She focused on her breathing and the encouraging words from the spectators.

Q77 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] ____ Siti regained her composure. ____ Surin encouraged Siti to carry on climbing. ____ Siti climbed rock walls and built up her strength.

Q78 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 9) b) have done well (line 30) c) this (line 37) What the word(s) refers to

Q79 Structured 2 marks

(a) Circle one word that best describes how Siti first felt when she looked at the entire area from the top of the Tembusu tree. DO NOT CIRCLE MORE THAN ONE WORD. [1m] fearful courageous proud admirable (b) Explain clearly why Siti felt this way. [1m]

Q80 Open-ended 2 marks

What did other people learn from Siti's achievement? [2m]

P5 English SA2 2023 — Rosyth

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