Primary 4 English Semestral Assessment 2 (End of Year) Paper 4

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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - English Primary 4

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TuitionGoWhere Secondary School (AI)

Subject: English Language Level: Primary 4 Paper: SA2 Practice Paper — Version 4 of 5 Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Marks: 50

Name: ________________________ Class: ________________________ Date: ________________________

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Instructions

1. This paper consists of two booklets: Booklet A and Booklet B.
2. Booklet A contains multiple-choice questions. Shade your answers on the Optical Answer Sheet (OAS) provided.
3. Booklet B contains open-ended questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.
4. Write your name, class, and date clearly on all pages.
5. Do not use correction fluid or tape.
6. The total time for this paper is 1 hour 15 minutes.

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Booklet A (20 marks)

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Section A: Grammar MCQ (10 × 1 mark each) [10 marks]

Questions 1–10: Choose the correct answer (1), (2), (3), or (4). Shade your answer on the OAS.

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1. The librarian _______ the new books on the shelf every Monday.

(1) arrange (2) arranges (3) arranging (4) are arranging

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2. My cousins and I _______ to the science centre last Saturday.

(1) go (2) goes (3) went (4) going

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3. Neither the cat nor the puppies _______ hungry after the long walk.

(1) is (2) are (3) was (4) has been

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4. The students who _______ in the choir will perform at the concert tonight.

(1) sings (2) sing (3) singing (4) is singing

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5. There _______ a jar of cookies and two bottles of juice on the kitchen counter.

(1) is (2) are (3) were (4) have

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6. Each of the participants _______ received a certificate of achievement.

(1) have (2) has (3) having (4) were

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7. The flock of birds _______ south for the winter every year.

(1) fly (2) flies (3) flying (4) have flew

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8. By the time we arrived at the cinema, the movie _______ already started.

(1) has (2) had (3) have (4) was

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9. The children _______ happily in the playground when the bell rang.

(1) play (2) plays (3) were playing (4) has played

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10. Neither answer _______ correct, so the teacher asked the class to try again.

(1) is (2) are (3) were (4) have been

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Section B: Vocabulary MCQ (5 × 1 mark each) [5 marks]

Questions 11–15: Choose the correct answer (1), (2), (3), or (4). Shade your answer on the OAS.

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11. The scientist's discovery was so _______ that it changed the way doctors treat the disease.

(1) ordinary (2) remarkable (3) common (4) useless

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12. After hiking for six hours under the hot sun, the explorers were extremely _______.

(1) energetic (2) exhausted (3) cheerful (4) powerful

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13. The instructions were so _______ that none of the pupils could understand what to do.

(1) clear (2) obvious (3) confusing (4) simple

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14. The old bridge was _______ and could no longer support heavy vehicles.

(1) sturdy (2) fragile (3) modern (4) reliable

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15. The audience gave a _______ round of applause after the talented pianist finished her performance.

(1) weak (2) brief (3) thunderous (4) silent

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Section C: Visual Text Comprehension (5 × 1 mark each) [5 marks]

Read the poster below and answer Questions 16–20.

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🌿 GREEN EARTH COMMUNITY FAIR 🌿

📅 Date: 15 March 2026 (Sunday) 🕘 Time: 9.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. 📍 Venue: Riverside Community Club, Hall 2

Activities:

• 🌱 Plant-a-Tree Workshop (10.00 a.m. – 11.00 a.m.)
• ♻️ Recycling Craft Corner (9.30 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.)
• 🎤 Talk: "Saving Our Planet" by Dr. Lim (11.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.)
• 🍱 Eco-Friendly Food Stalls (9.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.)
• 🎨 Poster Design Competition (Open to all ages!)

Admission: FREE! Bring your own reusable bags and water bottles. For enquiries, call 6789 0123 or email [email protected]

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16. What is the date of the Green Earth Community Fair?

(1) 14 March 2026 (2) 15 March 2026 (3) 15 April 2026 (4) 16 March 2026

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17. Where will the fair be held?

(1) Green Earth Park (2) Riverside Community Club, Hall 1 (3) Riverside Community Club, Hall 2 (4) Riverside Primary School

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18. Which activity takes place from 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.?

(1) Plant-a-Tree Workshop (2) Recycling Craft Corner (3) Talk: "Saving Our Planet" by Dr. Lim (4) Poster Design Competition

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19. What does the organiser encourage visitors to bring?

(1) Plastic bags and disposable bottles (2) Their own reusable bags and water bottles (3) Snacks and drinks (4) Posters and art materials

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20. How much does it cost to attend the fair?

(1) $2 per person (2)$5 per family (3) It is free. (4) It is not stated.

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Booklet B (30 marks)

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Section D: Grammar Cloze (8 × 1 mark each) [8 marks]

Questions 21–28: Fill in each blank with the correct word from the box. Each word can be used only once. There are two extra words that you do not need to use.

is	are	was	were	has	have

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Last Sunday, my family and I (21) _______ at the beach early in the morning. The weather (22) _______ perfect — sunny with a gentle breeze. My brother and sister (23) _______ excited because they (24) _______ never been to that beach before.

By noon, the crowd (25) _______ grown much larger. Many families (26) _______ setting up picnic mats near the shore. My mother (27) _______ already prepared sandwiches and drinks for all of us. Everyone (28) _______ enjoying themselves when dark clouds suddenly appeared.

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Section E: Editing — Spelling and Grammar (6 × 1 mark each) [6 marks]

Questions 29–34: Each sentence has one mistake. Identify the mistake and write the correct word in the space provided.

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29. The childrens were playing in the garden after school.

Mistake: _______________ → Correction: _______________

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30. She don't know the answer to the question.

Mistake: _______________ → Correction: _______________

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31. The teacher asked the pupils to write thier names on the paper.

Mistake: _______________ → Correction: _______________

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32. We has visited the museum last weekend.

Mistake: _______________ → Correction: _______________

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33. The cat chased it's tail around in circles.

Mistake: _______________ → Correction: _______________

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34. There were less students in the hall today than yesterday.

Mistake: _______________ → Correction: _______________

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Section F: Sentence Synthesis & Transformation (4 × 2 marks each) [8 marks]

Questions 35–38: Rewrite each sentence according to the instructions given. Your answer must be in one sentence and must not change the meaning of the original sentence.

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35. The storm was very strong. It knocked down several trees.

Use: so … that

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36. Tom finished his homework. He went out to play.

Use: After

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37. "I will help you with your project," said Priya to Mei Ling.

Change to reported speech.

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38. The puppy is too young to walk by itself.

Use: not … enough

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Section G: Reading Comprehension (8 marks)

Questions 39–44: Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow. Write your answers in complete sentences.

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Maya was a quiet girl who loved to draw. Every day after school, she would sit under the old rain tree in her garden and sketch the birds, butterflies, and flowers she saw. Her sketchbook was filled with hundreds of drawings, but she never showed them to anyone.

One afternoon, her art teacher, Mrs. Tan, announced a school art competition. The theme was "Nature's Beauty," and the winner's artwork would be displayed in the school hall for the whole year. Maya felt her heart race. She wanted to enter, but she was afraid that others would not like her drawings.

Her best friend, Siti, noticed Maya looking worried. "Why don't you enter the competition?" Siti asked. "Your drawings are amazing!"

Maya shook her head. "What if people laugh at my art?" she whispered.

Siti smiled and said, "You'll never know unless you try. I believe in you."

That night, Maya chose her favourite drawing — a colourful kingfisher perched on a branch near a pond. She carefully coloured it and wrote her name on the back. The next morning, she handed it to Mrs. Tan with trembling hands.

Two weeks later, Mrs. Tan called Maya to her office. Maya's stomach was in knots. To her surprise, Mrs. Tan beamed and said, "Congratulations, Maya! You have won first prize!"

Maya's eyes widened. She could not believe it. For the first time, she felt proud of her talent. From that day on, she no longer hid her drawings. She even started an art club at school, encouraging other students to express themselves through art.

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39. Where did Maya usually sit to draw after school?

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40. What was the theme of the school art competition?

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41. Why was Maya afraid to enter the competition? Give one reason.

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[1 mark]

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42. What drawing did Maya choose to submit for the competition?

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[1 mark]

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43. In Line 12, the phrase "Maya's stomach was in knots" tells us that Maya was feeling _______.

(1) hungry (2) nervous (3) excited (4) angry

[1 mark]

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44. How did winning the competition change Maya? Give two ways.

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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - English Primary 4

SA2 Practice Paper — Version 4 of 5: Answer Key

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Booklet A

Section A: Grammar MCQ

Qn	Answer	Explanation
1	(2) arranges	"The librarian" is a singular subject, so the verb must take the singular form with -s/-es in the simple present tense.
2	(3) went	"Last Saturday" signals past tense. The past tense of "go" is "went."
3	(2) are	With "neither…nor," the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. "Puppies" (plural) is closest, so use "are."
4	(2) sing	The relative clause "who _______ in the choir" modifies "students" (plural), so the plural verb "sing" is needed.
5	(1) is	With "there is/are," the verb agrees with the first noun after it. "A jar" is singular, so use "is."
6	(2) has	"Each" is always singular, so the singular verb "has" is correct.
7	(2) flies	"Flock" is a collective noun treated as singular here (the group acts as one unit), so use "flies."
8	(2) had	"By the time we arrived" indicates the past perfect tense (had + past participle) for the earlier action.
9	(3) were playing	"When the bell rang" signals an ongoing action interrupted by a past event → past continuous tense.
10	(1) is	"Neither" is singular, so the singular verb "is" is correct.

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Section B: Vocabulary MCQ

Qn	Answer	Explanation
11	(2) remarkable	"Remarkable" means extraordinary or impressive, fitting the context of a discovery that changed medical treatment.
12	(2) exhausted	After hiking for six hours under the hot sun, the explorers would be extremely tired, i.e., exhausted.
13	(3) confusing	If no one could understand the instructions, they must have been confusing.
14	(2) fragile	A bridge that can no longer support heavy vehicles is weak or fragile.
15	(3) thunderous	A "thunderous round of applause" is a common collocation meaning loud, enthusiastic clapping.

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Section C: Visual Text Comprehension

Qn	Answer	Explanation
16	(2) 15 March 2026	The poster clearly states: "Date: 15 March 2026 (Sunday)."
17	(3) Riverside Community Club, Hall 2	The venue listed is "Riverside Community Club, Hall 2."
18	(3) Talk: "Saving Our Planet" by Dr. Lim	The schedule shows this talk runs from 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
19	(2) Their own reusable bags and water bottles	The poster says: "Bring your own reusable bags and water bottles."
20	(3) It is free.	The poster states: "Admission: FREE!"

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Booklet B

Section D: Grammar Cloze

Qn	Answer	Explanation
21	were	"My family and I" is a plural subject; past tense of "are" is "were."
22	was	"The weather" is singular; past tense of "is" is "was."
23	were	"My brother and sister" is plural; past tense of "are" is "were."
24	had	Past perfect tense (had + past participle) is needed for an action before another past event.
25	had	Past perfect — the crowd had grown larger before the narrator's observation at noon.
26	were	"Many families" is plural; past continuous requires "were" + -ing.
27	had	Past perfect — the mother prepared the food before the family arrived at the beach.
28	were	"Everyone" takes a plural verb in this context (past continuous: were enjoying).

Common mistakes:

• Students may use "was" for plural subjects (Qn 21, 23, 26, 28). Remind them to check subject-verb agreement carefully.
• Students may confuse "has/have" with "had" for past perfect. "Had" is used for past perfect regardless of singular/plural.

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Section E: Editing — Spelling and Grammar

Qn	Mistake	Correction	Explanation
29	childrens	children	"Children" is already plural; adding -s is incorrect.
30	don't	doesn't	"She" is a third-person singular subject, so "doesn't" is required.
31	thier	their	"Their" is a possessive pronoun; "thier" is a common misspelling.
32	has	had	"Last weekend" signals simple past tense, not present perfect.
33	it's	its	"Its" (possessive) is needed, not "it's" (contraction of "it is").
34	less	fewer	"Fewer" is used for countable nouns (students); "less" is for uncountable nouns.

Marking note: Award 1 mark only if both the mistake and the correction are correctly identified. If only one part is correct, award 0 marks.

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Section F: Sentence Synthesis & Transformation

35. The storm was so strong that it knocked down several trees.

• [2 marks] — 1 mark for correct use of "so…that" structure; 1 mark for preserving the original meaning and grammatical accuracy.
• Common error: "The storm was so strong and it knocked down several trees" — this does not use the required structure.

36. After Tom finished his homework, he went out to play.

• [2 marks] — 1 mark for correct use of "After" to combine the sentences; 1 mark for correct tense and meaning.
• Alternative accepted: "After finishing his homework, Tom went out to play." (2 marks)
• Common error: "After Tom had finished his homework and he went out to play" — redundant "and."

37. Priya told Mei Ling that she would help her with her project.

• [2 marks] — 1 mark for correct reporting verb and structure; 1 mark for correct pronoun changes ("I" → "she," "you" → "her") and tense shift ("will" → "would").
• Common error: "Priya said to Mei Ling that I will help you…" — pronouns and tense not changed.

38. The puppy is not old enough to walk by itself.

• [2 marks] — 1 mark for correct use of "not…enough" structure; 1 mark for preserving the original meaning.
• Common error: "The puppy is not too old enough…" — mixing "too" and "enough."

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Section G: Reading Comprehension

39. She usually sat under the old rain tree in her garden to draw after school.

• [1 mark] — Award 1 mark for mentioning the location: under the old rain tree in her garden.
• Accept: "Under the old rain tree in the garden."

40. The theme was "Nature's Beauty."

• [1 mark] — Award 1 mark for the correct theme. Must include quotation marks or reference to the exact phrase.

41. She was afraid that others would not like her drawings. / She was afraid that people would laugh at her art.

• [1 mark] — Award 1 mark for any one valid reason from the text.
• Do not accept: "She was shy" — this is an inference not directly supported by the text.

42. She chose a drawing of a colourful kingfisher perched on a branch near a pond.

• [1 mark] — Award 1 mark for identifying the kingfisher drawing. Key details: kingfisher, branch, pond.

43. (2) nervous

• [1 mark] — "Stomach was in knots" is an idiom meaning feeling anxious or nervous.

44. Award 1 mark for each valid change, up to 3 marks total:

• She no longer hid her drawings. (1 mark)
• She felt proud of her talent. (1 mark)
• She started an art club at school. (1 mark)
• She encouraged other students to express themselves through art. (1 mark — bonus, but cap at 3 marks)

Marking note: Accept any three of the above points. Answers must be in complete sentences or clearly expressed ideas. Award partial marks (1–2) if only one or two valid points are given.

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Mark Summary

Section	Marks
Section A: Grammar MCQ	10
Section B: Vocabulary MCQ	5
Section C: Visual Text Comprehension	5
Section D: Grammar Cloze	8
Section E: Editing	6
Section F: Sentence Synthesis	8
Section G: Reading Comprehension	8
Total	50

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