This document contains a series of grammar and English questions with explanations of the answers. It appears to be a study guide or practice test for students to prepare for an examination on grammar and language usage. Each question is followed by notes explaining the reasoning for the correct answer. The questions cover topics such as parts of speech, tenses, pronouns, prepositions, and direct/indirect speech.

1. SA1 P5 2013
Let’s prepare for our next
examination
Home-based learning

2. 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.

3. 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.
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4. 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.

5. 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.
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6. 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.

7. 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.
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8. Grammar MCQ
If I _______to win first place, I would be
very happy.
(1) were
(2) was
(3) are
(4) is
Note: Grammar for hypothetic
statements. Recall what we have learned
for picture discussion (Oral)

9. Grammar MCQ
If I _______to win first place, I would be
very happy.
(1) were
(2) was
(3) are
(4) is
Note: Grammar for hypothetic
statements. Recall what we have learned
for picture discussion (Oral)
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10. Grammar MCQ
Jane, as well as her
brothers, _______swimming every
Saturday.
(1) go
(2) goes
(3) gone
(4) went
Note: encasement of commas, additional information.

11. Grammar MCQ
Jane, as well as her
brothers, _______swimming every
Saturday.
(1) go
(2) goes
(3) gone
(4) went
Note: encasement of commas, additional information.
2

12. 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.

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

14. 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)

15. 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)
3

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

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

18. Grammar MCQ
Without a shadow ______ doubt, he
must be the culprit.
(1) at
(2) of
(3) on
(4) with
Note: common expression used here.

19. Grammar MCQ
Without a shadow ______ doubt, he
must be the culprit.
(1) at
(2) of
(3) on
(4) with
Note: common expression used here.
2

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

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

22. Grammar MCQ
Tim, together with her
brothers, _______jogging every day.
(1) go
(2) goes
(3) gone
(4) went
Note: encasement of commas, additional information.
SVA. Use of Simple Present Tenses (Habitual activity)

23. Grammar MCQ
Tim, together with her
brothers, _______jogging every day.
(1) go
(2) goes
(3) gone
(4) went
Note: encasement of commas, additional information.
SVA. Use of Simple Present Tenses (Habitual activity)
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24. Synthesis & Transformation
The Prince was attracted by how
beautiful Cinderella was.
It was Cinderella's ______________.

25. Synthesis & Transformation
The Prince was attracted by how
beautiful Cinderella was.
It was Cinderella's ______________.
It was Cinderella’s beauty that attracted the Prince.

26. Synthesis & Transformation
Belinda asked Mariam where she
wanted to go.
Belinda asked, “_______________?”

27. Synthesis & Transformation
Belinda asked Mariam where she
wanted to go.
Belinda asked, “_______________?”
Belinda asked, “Mariam, where do you want to go?”

28. Synthesis & Transformation
We must stop water pollution.
Otherwise, toxin levels in the sea will
keep increasing.
__________ unless______________.

29. Synthesis & Transformation
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.

30. Synthesis & Transformation
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.

31. Synthesis & Transformation
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.

32. Synthesis & Transformation
Although Birman faced a lot of
difficulties, he continued to work hard
for a brighter future.
Despite _______________________.

33. Synthesis & Transformation
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.

34. Synthesis & Transformation
Kim was an intelligent girl. She won
the Brainiest Kid Award.
It was Kim’s______________.

35. Synthesis & Transformation
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.

36. Synthesis & Transformation
Mr Lee asked the pupils whether
anyone had emptied the waste bin.
Mr Lee asked the pupils, “_______?”

37. Synthesis & Transformation
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?”

38. Synthesis & Transformation
Pete will not be coming to school. He
is not well.
__________ unless______________.

39. Synthesis & Transformation
Pete will not be coming to school. He
is not well.
__________ unless______________.
Pete will not be coming to school unless he is well.

40. Synthesis & Transformation
Although Yasmin worked hard, she
failed to impress her father.
Despite _______________________.

41. Synthesis & Transformation
Although Yasmin worked hard, she
failed to impress her father.
Despite _______________________.
Despite working hard, Yasmin failed to impress her
father.