P6 English SA1 2017 — Catholic High | Singapore Past Year Paper

Q: "Balaji placed the clothes in the washing machine, ____?" his mother asked.

B. didn't he. The main clause 'Balaji placed the clothes' is positive and in the simple past, so the tag question must be negative and in the same tense: 'didn't he'.

Q: "Could Rekha ____ the meal?" wondered Mrs Arul when she saw the pot of curry on the table.

D. have cooked. After the modal 'Could', expressing past possibility about an already-completed action (the curry is already on the table), the perfect infinitive 'have cooked' is required.

Q: He knows them both ____ sight, but he does not know their names.

C. by. The fixed expression is 'to know someone by sight', meaning to recognise them by appearance only.

Q: Sue's writing style is similar ____ that of most other girls her age.

B. to. The adjective 'similar' is followed by the preposition 'to'.

Q: After making an online payment, you can expect to receive the product ____ 10 working days.

B. within. 'Within 10 working days' correctly expresses that delivery will happen at some point before the end of that period.

Q: Neither John nor the twins ____ up for the Math Olympiad classes which will begin next week.

C. have signed. With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearer subject 'the twins', which is plural, so the plural present-perfect 'have signed' is correct.

Q: "All the luggage ____ loaded in the van. Let's go now!" the driver said.

C. has been. 'Luggage' is an uncountable (singular) noun, and the action is complete ('Let's go now'), so the singular present-perfect passive 'has been' is correct.

Q: ____ a scratch on the rim of the wheel, the car was otherwise undamaged.

C. Other than. 'Other than a scratch...' means 'except for a scratch', which fits the contrast with 'otherwise undamaged'. 'Apart' would need 'from', and the other options change the meaning.

Q: The pupil found a wallet which contained only cash so he had no idea ____ it was.

D. whose. Possession is needed ('whose wallet it was'), so the possessive 'whose' is correct.

Q: ____ has been written about the causes of poverty in the world. Ron has to organise the wealth of information he has downloaded from the internet for his project.

D. Much. 'Information/writing' is uncountable, and the second sentence ('wealth of information') shows there is a large amount, so 'Much has been written' is correct.

Q1 MCQ 1 mark

"Balaji placed the clothes in the washing machine, ____?" his mother asked.

Q2 MCQ 1 mark

"Could Rekha ____ the meal?" wondered Mrs Arul when she saw the pot of curry on the table.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark

He knows them both ____ sight, but he does not know their names.

Q4 MCQ 1 mark

Sue's writing style is similar ____ that of most other girls her age.

Q5 MCQ 1 mark

After making an online payment, you can expect to receive the product ____ 10 working days.

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

Neither John nor the twins ____ up for the Math Olympiad classes which will begin next week.

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

"All the luggage ____ loaded in the van. Let's go now!" the driver said.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

____ a scratch on the rim of the wheel, the car was otherwise undamaged.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

The pupil found a wallet which contained only cash so he had no idea ____ it was.

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

____ has been written about the causes of poverty in the world. Ron has to organise the wealth of information he has downloaded from the internet for his project.

Q11 MCQ 1 mark

Mabel ____ Mrs Elsa's offer for a ride politely by saying that she preferred to walk instead.

Q12 MCQ 1 mark

A courageous Mr Rizal caught the robber single-handedly. He was ____ by the fact that the robber was armed.

Q13 MCQ 1 mark

The foreigners who took part in the riots earlier this year have been found guilty and will be ____ to their home country.

Q14 MCQ 1 mark

How did Mr Lim ____ all this money when he was only drawing a relatively low salary?

Q15 MCQ 1 mark

The evil queen tried to sow ____ between the king and the prince by spreading rumours about the prince.

Q16 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word. Passage context: "This indistinct trail (16) concealed by dry bushes would cut my journey by a thousand kilometres."

Q17 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word. Passage context: "(17) Dejected, I could not help wishing that I had a burst tyre instead."

Q18 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word. Passage context: "Although there was no (18) imminent danger from wild animals, the Kalahari...is a deceptive place."

Q19 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word. Passage context: "I was not (19) optimistic about my journey ahead."

Q20 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word. Passage context: "The sun flared (20) murderously overhead and made an oven of the car."

Q21 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

The word 'appreciation' in the first bullet point is targeting at ____.

Q22 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Writers' Hub is offering discounts and additional perks because ____.

Q23 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Jennifer, a Primary Six pupil, wants to enrol in Writers' Hub. Which of the following shows the timing of her classes?

Q24 MCQ 1 mark

Look at the section 'About Writers' Hub'. What does 'experience' in the first paragraph refer to?

Q25 MCQ 1 mark

Which word best describes the materials provided by Mrs Wee and her team of English Language educators?

Q26 MCQ 1 mark

Why did Writers' Hub publish the winning entries on its website?

Q27 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Based on the flyer, which of the following statements is true?

Q28 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

What is the main aim of the flyer?

Q29 Open-ended 1 mark

From the list of words (A-Q), choose the most suitable word for the blank. "Most Singaporeans (29) ____ aware of the popular folktale of how the name Singapura came about."

Q30 Open-ended 1 mark

From the list of words (A-Q), choose the most suitable word for the blank. "However, (30) ____ about the other lesser-known legends of Singapore? Many are clueless about these."

Q31 Open-ended 1 mark

From the list of words (A-Q), choose the most suitable word for the blank. "What is known as Sentosa now was (31) ____ called Pulau Blakang Mati, where Blakang Mati means 'behind the dead' in Malay."

Q32 Open-ended 1 mark

From the list of words (A-Q), choose the most suitable word for the blank. "No one knows exactly how the name of the island came (32) ____ but there have been many legends about its origin."

Q33 Open-ended 1 mark

From the list of words (A-Q), choose the most suitable word for the blank. "According to one version, the island (33) ____ once a place of piracy and bloodshed."

Q34 Open-ended 1 mark

From the list of words (A-Q), choose the most suitable word for the blank. "The victims of the murders haunted the island (34) ____ much that it was given this not-so-auspicious name."

Q35 Open-ended 1 mark

From the list of words (A-Q), choose the most suitable word for the blank. "Another account was that the island was located 'behind' Pulau Brani (35) ____ was the burial ground of many ancient Malay warriors."

Q36 Open-ended 1 mark

From the list of words (A-Q), choose the most suitable word for the blank. "Nevertheless, (36) ____ 1972, Pulau Blakang Mati was renamed as Sentosa, which means 'isle of tranquillity'."

Q37 Open-ended 1 mark

From the list of words (A-Q), choose the most suitable word for the blank. "(37) ____ the island becoming a favourite beach resort among Singaporeans, the unhappy legends were soon forgotten."

Q38 Open-ended 1 mark

From the list of words (A-Q), choose the most suitable word for the blank. "(38) ____ island has become associated with fun and adventure for the whole family."

Q39 Open-ended 1 mark

Each underlined word contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word. "...one in nine adolasents said they have been victims of cyber bullying..." (underlined: adolasents)

Q40 Open-ended 1 mark

Each underlined word contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word. "...close to half of them have, in turn, bullying others online." (underlined: bullying)

Q41 Open-ended 1 mark

Each underlined word contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word. "The findings are signifikent because the use of technology is becoming more prevalent..." (underlined: signifikent)

Q42 Open-ended 1 mark

Each underlined word contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word. "...the use of technology is becoming more pravelant and if we are not careful, the problem will grow..." (underlined: pravelant)

Q43 Open-ended 1 mark

Each underlined word contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word. "...the problem will grow and we will have an increase unhealthy online culture..." (underlined: increase)

Q44 Open-ended 1 mark

Each underlined word contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word. "Cyber bullying is bullying in cyberspace where harm is intenshenali and repeatedly inflicted upon an individual..." (underlined: intenshenali)

Q45 Open-ended 1 mark

Each underlined word contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word. "...repeatedly inflicted upon an individual with the use of social media." (underlined: with)

Q46 Open-ended 1 mark

Each underlined word contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word. "Kaunsellers say victims easily turn on bullies themselves..." (underlined: Kaunsellers)

Q47 Open-ended 1 mark

Each underlined word contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word. "...victims easily turn on bullies themselves because they learn to imitate behaviour..." (underlined: on, in 'turn on')

Q48 Open-ended 1 mark

Each underlined word contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word. "...because they learn to imitated behaviour that they know causes hurt." (underlined: imitated)

Q49 Open-ended 1 mark

Each underlined word contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word. "The more abuse they receiving, the more mean they become to others..." (underlined: receiving)

Q50 Open-ended 1 mark

Each underlined word contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word. "Cyber bullying certainly needs to be adrassed seriously." (underlined: adrassed)

Q51 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. "Dusky Dolphins are usually found in cool waters throughout the southern hemisphere and seem to prefer (51) ____ to deep waters."

Q52 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. "The Dusky Dolphin is the smallest of the world's 33 different (52) ____ of dolphins, growing to under two metres in length..."

Q53 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. "...growing to under two metres in length and (53) ____ less than 100 kg."

Q54 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. "Dusky Dolphins are true mammals that use their lungs to (54) ____ air in and out of their lungs..."

Q55 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. "...and also suckle (55) ____ young on milk produced by their mothers."

Q56 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. "A Dusky Dolphin is powered by its two tail flukes which lies horizontally instead of (56) ____ like those of fish."

Q57 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. "The beak contains (57) ____ 24 and 36 pairs of sharp, cone-shaped teeth..."

Q58 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. "The Dusky Dolphin travels vast lengths across the ocean and at great speed in (58) ____ of food."

Q59 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. "It is a carnivorous animal that only (59) ____ on other animals in order to gain the nutrients that it needs to survive."

Q60 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. "(60) ____ congregating in large groups, they are able to trap vast schools of fish."

Q61 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. "...thought to be one of the most intelligent animal species in the world and even (61) ____ with other individuals using their own language..."

Q62 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. "...using their own language which (62) ____ of a series of whistles, clicks and squeaks."

Q63 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. "Increasing amount of man-made obstacles such as boats...has led to a (63) ____ in Dusky Dolphin populations as they are often hit by them."

Q64 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. "Moreover, they are often accidentally (64) ____ in large fishing nets that humans use to fish..."

Q65 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word. "Fortunately, in many places around the world, (65) ____ the acrobatic Dusky Dolphin perform is becoming an increasingly popular activity among tourists."

Q66 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the given sentence using the word(s) provided. Your answer must be in one sentence with the same meaning. "Can anyone tell me what we learnt yesterday?" Mrs Lim asked her students. Begin: Mrs Lim asked her students ____

Q67 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the given sentence using the word(s) provided. "You must meet the requirements in order to be allowed to participate in the contest." Begin: Unless ____

Q68 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the given sentence using the word(s) provided. "Raju realised that he had to sit for an examination the next day. He started to panic." Begin: Discovering that ____

Q69 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the given sentence using the word(s) provided. "We were very surprised that Susan turned up for the badminton tournament." Begin: Much to ____

Q70 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the given sentence using the word(s) provided. "Grandpa was kind and generous. He inspired me to do volunteer work." Begin: Grandpa's ____

Q71 Open-ended 1 mark

What could Bob "not afford to do so" (line 5)? [1m]

Q72 Open-ended 1 mark

What did getting the job mean for Bob's family? [1m]

Q73 Open-ended 2 marks

Why did Bob end up at the train station when he was on his way to the job interview? [2m]

Q74 Structured 3 marks

Based on the story, state whether each statement in the table is true or false, then give one reason why you think so. [3m] Statements: (a) Passers-by could see Bob crying. (b) Bob was not interested in the woman's apology. (c) Bob was upset about the train delay.

Q75 Open-ended 2 marks

Which two actions in lines 15-18 show that commuters waiting for the train were getting impatient? [2m]

Q76 Structured 3 marks

Look at the table. What do the words in the left column refer to in the passage? Write your answers in the column on the right. [3m] Words: them (line 3); it (line 8); previous plan (line 12).

Q77 Open-ended 1 mark

Write 1, 2 and 3 in the blanks to indicate the order in which the events occurred in the story. [1m] Events: ____ The elderly lady struggled to walk. ____ The platform started to flood. ____ The elderly lady knocked into Bob.

Q78 Open-ended 2 marks

Which two of the following words correctly describes how the old woman felt in line 26? Put a tick in the box beside each of your answers. [2m] Options: nervous, confused, surprised, overjoyed, doubtful, relieved.

Q79 Structured 3 marks

Bob had been unemployed for years. What did the various characters in lines 30-37 think was the main reason for him being jobless? [3m] Characters: Bob; Bob's wife; The elderly lady.

Q80 Open-ended 2 marks

The young man remarked, "My company needs more people like you!" (line 45) Do you think Bob got the job? Why? Support your answer with evidence from the passage. [2m]

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