Q1
MCQ
1 mark
Both my brother and ____ love Japanese food.
P6 English SA1 2025 — Anglo Chinese
Source: Anglo Chinese, 2025
This P6 English SA1 paper from Anglo Chinese (2025) covers editing and spelling, comprehension, visual text and situational writing and sentence synthesis and transformation across 75 questions worth 90 marks. Practise English the way it's tested at P6 level in Singapore, with step-by-step answers on LearnBuddy.
Q2
MCQ
1 mark
Tim rarely loses his things, ____ ?
Q3
MCQ
1 mark
The poor lady gave the ____ that she had left to a beggar.
Q4
MCQ
1 mark
The man with ____ you were speaking earlier is my neighbour.
Q5
MCQ
1 mark
The necklace was on the table a while ago. Someone ____ have taken it.
Q6
MCQ
1 mark
Sharon, as well as her cousins, ____ in the same primary school.
Q7
MCQ
1 mark
Everyone in the class ____ present at the workshop last week.
Q8
MCQ
1 mark
To succeed, we must not give up ____ challenging the project is.
Q9
MCQ
1 mark
I sensed a chill ____ down my spine as I imagined the scene in the horror book.
Q10
MCQ
1 mark
The boy was praised by his teacher ____ his moral courage in stopping the bullying.
Q11
MCQ
1 mark
Realising that his car was stolen, Mr Tan decided to ____ a police report.
Q12
MCQ
1 mark
To save up for the trip, John has decided to ____ on his spending.
Q13
MCQ
1 mark
Marc was so ____ in his work that he missed watching his favourite show.
Q14
MCQ
1 mark
Jane's speech was so ____ that everyone donated generously to the charity event she promoted.
Q15
MCQ
1 mark
"You'd better ____ if you want to make it to the finals!" the coach warned the team.
Q16
MCQ
1 mark
We often feel annoyed by the inconsiderate behaviour of others in public places. Hence, we should practise good etiquette. ____
Q17
MCQ
1 mark
For example, when speaking in public places, we should keep our voices low, but loud enough for our target audience only. ____
Q18
MCQ
1 mark
This is especially important when we are in enclosed spaces like on board a bus, in a cinema, library or museum. ____
Q19
MCQ
1 mark
We also need to be aware not to draw attention to ourselves by behaving inappropriately. ____
Q20
MCQ
1 mark
We should not laugh loudly, play or run in busy places like shopping malls and supermarkets. ____
Q21
MCQ
1 mark
According to the poster in Text 1, which of the following is true of the shampoo collection? [Refer to Text 1: Luscious Luxury poster — 3-in-1 package containing Peach Peony (blended fragrance), Orange Glow (citrus scent) and Jasmine Bloom (floral fragrance); priced at $25 from 26 November to 10 December; Product of Purelocks Pro; endorsement quote by Steph Lim, TV Personality.]
Q22
MCQ
1 mark
"Embrace your transformation." The writer made this statement in Text 1 to ____.
Q23
MCQ
1 mark
The quote from Steph Lim is included in the poster in Text 1 to show that the shampoo collection ____.
Q24
MCQ
1 mark
"Three unique formulas to offer maximum benefits!" The picture of the shampoo collection supports this by giving the impression that the shampoos ____.
Q25
MCQ
1 mark
We cannot be sure that the shampoo collection in Text 1 is worth purchasing over other brands because Text 2 says ____.
Q26
Open-ended
1 mark
Sneezing is our body's way ____ removing anything that may irritate our nose.
Q27
Open-ended
1 mark
We often sneeze ____ something tickles or irritates the inside of our nose.
Q28
Open-ended
1 mark
Our body has a sneeze centre ____ sends messages to some of our muscles which work together to produce a sneeze.
Q29
Open-ended
1 mark
These muscles ____ the chest muscles, muscles of our vocal cords and muscles in our throat.
Q30
Open-ended
1 mark
Another interesting fact is that we cannot sneeze ____ our eyes open.
Q31
Open-ended
1 mark
This is only possible if we try really hard ____ we have to fight our body's reflex.
Q32
Open-ended
1 mark
No one really knows ____ this happens.
Q33
Open-ended
1 mark
____ avoid embarrassment in public places, we may have tried to hold our sneezes in.
Q34
Open-ended
1 mark
____, we should not do that since it can be dangerous.
Q35
Open-ended
1 mark
When we hold ____ in, pressure builds up in the nasal passages and can damage the blood vessels in our eyes or nose.
Q36
Open-ended
1 mark
I lived with my family in my grandfather's wooden house built on stilts during my childhood days. The house was seetueted on a big piece of land that was fenced. Correct the underlined word 'seetueted'.
Q37
Open-ended
1 mark
The rusty gate of the entrunce was always locked. Correct the underlined word 'entrunce'.
Q38
Open-ended
1 mark
It tower over me like a giant watching over the property. Correct the underlined word 'tower'.
Q39
Open-ended
1 mark
I used to sit on a big swing in the garden with my dog, Fluffy. She seemed to smile wherever I made the swing go higher. Correct the underlined word 'wherever'.
Q40
Open-ended
1 mark
I would pretend it was a bus and 'drive' the kids in the neighbourhood to a make-believe destinayshen. Correct the underlined word 'destinayshen'.
Q41
Open-ended
1 mark
On some okaysians, I cycled along the compound with a long umbrella in one hand. Correct the underlined word 'okaysians'.
Q42
Open-ended
1 mark
My grandfather's flock of geese had a habit of pinch my legs with their sharp beaks. Correct the underlined word 'pinch'.
Q43
Open-ended
1 mark
Therefore, the umbrella was actually an imagineri sword to chase the nasty creatures away. Correct the underlined word 'imagineri'.
Q44
Open-ended
1 mark
From my parents' bedroom window, I could simple reach out to the tree to pluck rambutans. Correct the underlined word 'simple'.
Q45
Open-ended
1 mark
That konveniens came at a price. I was bitten by fierce red ants several times by the process. Correct the underlined word 'konveniens'. [Note: question 45 in the answer key marks 'by' (process) → 'during' as the correction; the box numbered (45) here is for 'konveniens'.] Correct the underlined word indicated by box (45) — 'by' in 'by the process'.
Q46
Open-ended
1 mark
New Year celebration is never complete without fireworks. Imagine seeing colourful lights bursting in the night sky to usher in the first day of the (46) ____.
Q47
Open-ended
1 mark
A fireworks display has always attracted (47) ____ young and old.
Q48
Open-ended
1 mark
Thousands will flock to venues near the display area to get the best (48) ____ of the fireworks.
Q49
Open-ended
1 mark
Countries around the (49) ____ go to great lengths to put on the best show.
Q50
Open-ended
1 mark
Do you know that fireworks were actually developed (50) ____ China?
Q51
Open-ended
1 mark
The first natural 'firecrackers' were (51) ____ of bamboo stalks.
Q52
Open-ended
1 mark
The Chinese (52) ____ that such loud explosion would ward off evil spirits.
Q53
Open-ended
1 mark
That was (53) ____ the first man-made fireworks was invented.
Q54
Open-ended
1 mark
Soon fireworks gained (54) ____ in many countries.
Q55
Open-ended
1 mark
They even (55) ____ the Americans their first taste of fireworks when they settled in America.
Q56
Open-ended
1 mark
As interest in them grew, the use of fireworks (56) ____ widespread.
Q57
Open-ended
1 mark
Many countries began to include them as (57) ____ of a celebration.
Q58
Open-ended
1 mark
In this modern day, fireworks displays can be seen during special events (58) ____ as Christmas and the New Year.
Q59
Open-ended
1 mark
The anticipation of the boom (59) ____ comes after the lights usually makes us happy.
Q60
Open-ended
1 mark
We are drawn to the suspense (60) ____ create.
Q61
Open-ended
2 marks
The thief stole the truck when the owner was not looking. He confessed to it.
The thief confessed ____
Q62
Open-ended
2 marks
"A special guest will be visiting the school next week," the teacher informed the class.
The teacher informed the class ____
Q63
Open-ended
2 marks
You will receive a free gift if you register for the competition today.
Unless ____
Q64
Open-ended
2 marks
Mrs Tan came home from work. She had dinner immediately.
____ as soon as ____
Q65
Open-ended
2 marks
Rita was reluctant to complete her assignment. It upset her mother.
Rita's ____
Q66
Open-ended
1 mark
From the first paragraph, pick out a three-word phrase that tells us that Danny was not keen to attend the camp. [1m]
Q67
Open-ended
1 mark
Why was Danny looking forward to the night walk? [1m]
Q68
Structured
2 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. [2m]
a) The perfect companion (line 10)
b) an accident (line 25)
Q69
Structured
2 marks
Based on lines 4–15, state whether each statement in the table below is true or false, then give one reason why you think so. [2m]
a) Danny was attending a camp for the first time.
b) When Danny went to get a drink, he thought he was alone in the canteen.
Q70
Open-ended
1 mark
Circle one word that best describes how Danny felt when he saw the boy run off in lines 14–15. DO NOT CIRCLE MORE THAN ONE WORD. [1m] Options: uncertain / confused / annoyed / threatened
Q71
Structured
4 marks
From lines 16–26, pick out two separate phrases to show the characters' responses and explain why they responded that way. [4m]
a) One word that shows Mr Halim was angry with Danny
b) Why Mr Halim felt that way
c) Four-word phrase that shows Danny was no longer affected by the incident
d) Why Danny responded that way
Q72
Structured
2 marks
Which two of the following words best describe Danny in lines 27–30? Put a tick in the box beside each of your answers. [2m] DO NOT TICK MORE THAN TWO BOXES. Options: disappointed, regretful, curious, surprised, puzzled, shocked
Q73
Structured
4 marks
Based on lines 16–37, fill in the following table. [4m]
When Mr Halim saw the spill: a) What he thought had happened / b) What actually happened
When Siva saw Danny approaching him: c) What he thought would happen / d) What actually happened
Q74
Open-ended
2 marks
Why was Danny's father pleasantly surprised to see him chatting animatedly with another boy? (lines 40–41) [2m]
Q75
Open-ended
1 mark
Why do you think Danny smiled and nodded (line 44)? [1m]