Sa1 p5 selected questions

SA1 P5 2013

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Grammar MCQ

Kenny,_________ father is a pilot, aspires to be a soldier.

(1) that

(2) who

(3) whom

(4) whose

Note: requires a pronoun that shows possession. Possessive pronoun.

Grammar MCQ

"Jake________,” informed the secretary.

(1) arrive

(2) arrives

(3) has arrived

(4) have arrived

Note: direct speech reports word for word. Not affected by the time it was reported.

Grammar MCQ

At the peak______ her career, Whitney Houston won awards for every album

she released.

(1) at

(2) of

(3) on

(4) with

Note: common expression used here.

Grammar MCQ

If I _______to win first place, I would be very happy.(1) were(2) was(3) are(4) isNote: Grammar for hypothetic statements. Recall what we have learned for picture discussion (Oral)

Grammar MCQ

Jane, as well as her brothers, _______swimming every Saturday.

(1) go

(2) goes

(3) gone

(4) wentNote: encasement of commas, additional information. SVA. Use of Simple Present Tenses (Habitual activity)

Grammar MCQ

Tammy,_________ brother is doing well, failed badly in her examinations.

(1) that

(2) who

(3) whom

(4) whose

Note: requires a pronoun that shows possession. Possessive pronoun.

Grammar MCQ

Tammy _________ is waiting at the lobby wants to speak to Susan.(1) which(2) who(3) whom(4) whoseNote: describing the person. ‘Which’ cannot be used, it is meant for animals or objects.

Grammar MCQ

The man_________ you have been expecting is waiting for you at the lobby.

(1) that

(2) who

(3) whom

(4) whose

Note: Refers to the person. (Not describing)

Grammar MCQ

The manager shouted yesterday, “You________.” (1) fire(2) fired(3) are fired(4) were firedNote: direct speech reports word for word. Not affected by the time it was reported.

Grammar MCQ

Without a shadow ______ doubt, he must be the culprit.

(1) at

(2) of

(3) on

(4) with

Note: common expression used here.

Grammar MCQ

If I _______to be president, I would ensure world peace in this world.(1) were(2) was(3) are(4) isNote: Grammar for hypothetic statements. Recall what we have learned for picture discussion (Oral)

Grammar MCQ

Tim, together with her brothers, _______jogging every day.

(1) go

(2) goes

(3) gone

(4) wentNote: encasement of commas, additional information. SVA. Use of Simple Present Tenses (Habitual activity)

Synthesis & Transformation

The Prince was attracted by how beautiful Cinderella was.

It was Cinderella's ______________.

It was Cinderella’s beauty that attracted the Prince.


Belinda asked Mariam where she wanted to go.

Belinda asked, “_______________?”

Belinda asked, “Mariam, where do you want to go?”


We must stop water pollution. Otherwise, toxin levels in the sea will keep increasing.

__________ unless______________.

Toxin levels in the sea will keep increasing unless we stop water pollution.


Sabrina was chosen to be the Head Prefect. She must set a good example for her schoolmates to follow.

As a _________________________.

As a Head Prefect, Sabrina must set a good example for her schoolmates to follow.


Although Birman faced a lot of difficulties, he continued to work hard for a brighter future.

Despite _______________________.

Despite facing a lot of difficulties, Birman continued to work hard for a brighter future.


Kim was an intelligent girl. She won the Brainiest Kid Award.

It was Kim’s______________.

It was Kim’s intelligence that won her the Brainiest Kid Award.


Mr Lee asked the pupils whether anyone had emptied the waste bin.

Mr Lee asked the pupils, “_______?”

Mr Lee asked the pupils, “Has anyone emptied the waste bin?”


Pete will not be coming to school. He is not well.

__________ unless______________.

Pete will not be coming to school unless he is well.


Although Yasmin worked hard, she failed to impress her father.

Despite _______________________.

Despite working hard, Yasmin failed to impress her father.

Sa1 p5 selected questions

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