P6 English SA1 2021 — Catholic High | Singapore Past Year Paper

Q: This is ____ cake I have had to date.

(3) the most delicious. "The most delicious" is the superlative form, correctly used when comparing "this cake" to all other cakes the speaker has had to date.

Q: "He'll be elated when he hears the results, ____?" remarked Susan.

(1) won't he. This is a tag question. The main clause uses 'He'll' which is a contraction of 'He will'. Therefore, the tag question should use the negative form of 'will', which is 'won't'.

Q: Andy____ ill for some time, is glad to finally be able to go to school again.

(4) having been. The perfect participle phrase "having been ill" indicates a state that occurred before the main verb's action ('is glad'), providing the reason for Andy's current happiness.

Q: We have gone through this resource several times in detail. ____ we will go through it thoroughly again as part of the refresher course.

(1) Even so. "Even so" is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with what has just been said, indicating that despite having gone through it already, they will do so again.

Q: It was Mr Perry and not Miss Lisa who composed the tune all by ____.

(2) himself. The subject performing the action is 'Mr Perry', which is a singular male noun. Therefore, the correct reflexive pronoun is 'himself'.

Q: ____ speed, Dylan managed to overtake his opponent.

(4) Gathering. "Gathering speed" is a present participle phrase that acts as an adverbial modifier, describing the manner in which Dylan overtook his opponent.

Q: ____ of the guests at the party was given a goodie bag upon arrival.

(3) Each. The verb "was given" is singular, which requires a singular subject. "Each of the guests" correctly uses a singular subject to match the verb.

Q: The children do not enjoy playing tennis, but they ____ go to the tennis court nearby for a game.

(4) occasionally. The conjunction 'but' indicates a contrast. While they don't enjoy tennis, they still go to the court at times. "Occasionally" (sometimes) provides the best contrast.

Q: Neither Zhikai nor his cousins ____ to school every day.

(1) walk. In a 'neither... nor' construction, the verb agrees with the noun phrase closest to it. Here, 'his cousins' is plural, so the plural verb 'walk' is correct.

Q: Pupils who did not have access to a digital device in their homes were given the assurance ____ help by the school prior to the e-learning exercise.

(2) of. "Assurance of" is a correct and common collocation, meaning a positive declaration intended to give confidence.

Q1 MCQ 1 mark

This is ____ cake I have had to date.

Q2 MCQ 1 mark

"He'll be elated when he hears the results, ____?" remarked Susan.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark

Andy____ ill for some time, is glad to finally be able to go to school again.

Q4 MCQ 1 mark

We have gone through this resource several times in detail. ____ we will go through it thoroughly again as part of the refresher course.

Q5 MCQ 1 mark

It was Mr Perry and not Miss Lisa who composed the tune all by ____.

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

____ speed, Dylan managed to overtake his opponent.

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

____ of the guests at the party was given a goodie bag upon arrival.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

The children do not enjoy playing tennis, but they ____ go to the tennis court nearby for a game.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

Neither Zhikai nor his cousins ____ to school every day.

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

Pupils who did not have access to a digital device in their homes were given the assurance ____ help by the school prior to the e-learning exercise.

Q11 MCQ 1 mark

Shumei ____ her impressive track record by cheating in the examination.

Q12 MCQ 1 mark

Allowance must be made for human error. Anyone can make mistakes at times as no one is ____.

Q13 MCQ 1 mark

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many companies have incurred huge losses and have had to ____ their businesses.

Q14 MCQ 1 mark

It was a ____ attempt to save the priceless paintings. The fire was too big and everything was eventually burnt to the ground.

Q15 MCQ 1 mark

Allen was very troubled when he read about the ____ of the tsunami victims who had to live without basic necessities such as food and clean water.

Q16 MCQ 1 mark

I was at my wit's end with my younger brother. Having been deprived of his game consoles and computer time by my parents, his **clowning around**, in an attempt to entertain himself and the family, had started off innocently enough.

Q17 MCQ 1 mark

On and off, he would also plan and play a silly prank on me, his primary target. He was not always successful. These bungled attempts only spurred him on to torment me more and more and soon things got out of hand.

Q18 MCQ 1 mark

On and off, he would also plan and play a silly prank on me, his **primary** target. He was not always successful. These bungled attempts only spurred him on to torment me more and more and soon things got out of hand.

Q19 MCQ 1 mark

I was **compelled** to tell him off point-blank to stop his nonsense.

Q20 MCQ 1 mark

To my shock and horror, he was indifferent to my **chiding**!

Q21 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Why is an exclamation mark used in the heading, "The Annual National Spelling Whiz is back!"?

Q22 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Which of the following phrases clearly tell you the objective of the competition?

Q23 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Which of the following statements is true of the section "Format of Competition"?

Q24 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Tom is a finalist moving on to the Grand Final round. If he attains any one of the top 3 positions, he will receive ____.

Q25 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

John Lim, the 2019 Champion, said "it is now my newfound love". His newfound love is ____.

Q26 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Siti, the 2020 Champion ____.

Q27 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Why do you think the section "What teachers and pupils say about the National Spelling Whiz" has been included?

Q28 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Bob, a Primary 5 pupil, is interested in taking part in the competition. He should ____.

Q29 Open-ended 1 mark

That is the noise of water bottle flipping – a compulsion promoted (29)____ online videos to toss a partially filled plastic bottle with liquid and try to get it to land upright on its base or on (30)____ cap – which has captivated children (31)____ many countries.

Q30 Open-ended 1 mark

That is the noise of water bottle flipping – a compulsion promoted (29)____ online videos to toss a partially filled plastic bottle with liquid and try to get it to land upright on its base or on (30)____ cap – which has captivated children (31)____ many countries.

Q31 Open-ended 1 mark

That is the noise of water bottle flipping – a compulsion promoted (29)____ online videos to toss a partially filled plastic bottle with liquid and try to get it to land upright on its base or on (30)____ cap – which has captivated children (31)____ many countries.

Q32 Open-ended 1 mark

Water bottle flipping involves taking a plastic water bottle (32)____ partially empty and holding it by its neck. Force is applied with a flick, causing the bottom of the bottle to rotate (33)____ from the person throwing it. If performed successfully, the bottle will land upright. The amount of fluid in the bottle greatly influences the success of (34)____ feat and it has been shown that filling (35)____ one-third of the bottle improves the rate of success.

Q33 Open-ended 1 mark

Water bottle flipping involves taking a plastic water bottle (32)____ partially empty and holding it by its neck. Force is applied with a flick, causing the bottom of the bottle to rotate (33)____ from the person throwing it. If performed successfully, the bottle will land upright. The amount of fluid in the bottle greatly influences the success of (34)____ feat and it has been shown that filling (35)____ one-third of the bottle improves the rate of success.

Q34 Open-ended 1 mark

Water bottle flipping involves taking a plastic water bottle (32)____ partially empty and holding it by its neck. Force is applied with a flick, causing the bottom of the bottle to rotate (33)____ from the person throwing it. If performed successfully, the bottle will land upright. The amount of fluid in the bottle greatly influences the success of (34)____ feat and it has been shown that filling (35)____ one-third of the bottle improves the rate of success.

Q35 Open-ended 1 mark

Water bottle flipping involves taking a plastic water bottle (32)____ partially empty and holding it by its neck. Force is applied with a flick, causing the bottom of the bottle to rotate (33)____ from the person throwing it. If performed successfully, the bottle will land upright. The amount of fluid in the bottle greatly influences the success of (34)____ feat and it has been shown that filling (35)____ one-third of the bottle improves the rate of success.

Q36 Open-ended 1 mark

Water bottle flipping became an international trend in 2016. Numerous videos (36)____ people attempting the activity were posted online. As the activity gained popularity over the years, the repetitive thuds of multiple attempts were criticised (37)____ a distraction and a public nuisance. Parents and teachers expressed frustration at the practice, resulting (38)____ water bottle flipping being banned in many schools around the world.

Q37 Open-ended 1 mark

Water bottle flipping became an international trend in 2016. Numerous videos (36)____ people attempting the activity were posted online. As the activity gained popularity over the years, the repetitive thuds of multiple attempts were criticised (37)____ a distraction and a public nuisance. Parents and teachers expressed frustration at the practice, resulting (38)____ water bottle flipping being banned in many schools around the world.

Q38 Open-ended 1 mark

Water bottle flipping became an international trend in 2016. Numerous videos (36)____ people attempting the activity were posted online. As the activity gained popularity over the years, the repetitive thuds of multiple attempts were criticised (37)____ a distraction and a public nuisance. Parents and teachers expressed frustration at the practice, resulting (38)____ water bottle flipping being banned in many schools around the world.

Q39 Structured 1 mark

Upon closer inspection, Sam saw a cocoon of a butterfly. Soon, a tiny opening appeared in the cocoon. He was **fasinnated** by it and watched the butterfly...

Q40 Structured 1 mark

...watched the butterfly as it struggled to squeeze through the **mynuite** hole.

Q41 Structured 1 mark

Then, it seemed to **seaze** making progress. It appeared as if the butterfly did not have the strength to go any far.

Q42 Structured 1 mark

It appeared as if the butterfly did not have the strength to go any **far**.

Q43 Structured 1 mark

Eager to help the butterfly, Sam grabbed a pair of scissors and **snip** off the remain bits of the cocoon.

Q44 Structured 1 mark

...snip off the **remain** bits of the cocoon.

Q45 Structured 1 mark

Much to his relief, the butterfly emerged **easy**.

Q46 Structured 1 mark

He continued **skrutinaising** it, expecting the wings to enlarge but, nothing happened!

Q47 Structured 1 mark

The butterfly had to push its way through the tiny opening to force the **flooid** from the body into the wings.

Q48 Structured 1 mark

The **emerge** from the cocoon is an important process as only by struggling through the opening can the butterfly's wings be ready for flight.

Q49 Structured 1 mark

Similarly, sometimes struggles are exactly **when** we need in our lives.

Q50 Structured 1 mark

Going through life with no **opstuhkles** may cripple us.

Q51 Open-ended 1 mark

Not everything that flies in the sky is a bird. More people are now experimenting ____ drones for professional and recreational personal use.

Q52 Open-ended 1 mark

The term "drone" usually ____ to a remotely operated aircraft that often carries sophisticated electronics...

Q53 Open-ended 1 mark

...a drone can be as large as an aircraft or as ____ as the palm of your hand.

Q54 Open-ended 1 mark

Drones have been used for military applications for many years. However, these crafts have gained ____ with the public in recent years...

Q55 Open-ended 1 mark

...as smaller, lighter and more affordable designs are now ____ for purchase in the market.

Q56 Open-ended 1 mark

When used in the right situations, drones can yield stunning videos ____ places that are difficult or impossible for a human being to reach on foot.

Q57 Open-ended 1 mark

Hobbylsts are experimenting more frequently with drones, and as more of these vehicles take to the skies, birds may be ____ risk from improper drone use.

Q58 Open-ended 1 mark

Wild animals are sensitive about their territory, ____ when they are raising their young.

Q59 Open-ended 1 mark

Thus, if drones are perceived to be a ____ to wild life, these animals may attack the remote vehicles.

Q60 Open-ended 1 mark

Reckless drohe owners around the world have also caused a number of near-miss ____ while trying to get drone footage of aeroplanes near airports.

Q61 Open-ended 1 mark

Police are exploring various ____ to bring down errant drones before they ____ a fatal air crash.

Q62 Open-ended 1 mark

Police are exploring various ____ to bring down errant drones before they ____ a fatal air crash.

Q63 Open-ended 1 mark

Many governments have now posted clear guidelines for drone flight. Most countries do not allow drones to be ____ near airports and other sensitive no-fly zones...

Q64 Open-ended 1 mark

There are restrictions as to where and when drones are ____ to take pictures and videos in different countries.

Q65 Open-ended 1 mark

Other security details differ ____ country to country.

Q66 Structured 2 marks

Both sisters do not know the way to the office. Neither of ____.

Q67 Structured 2 marks

Samuel left all our luggage unattended. All our luggage ____.

Q68 Structured 2 marks

All his pens were bought from the school bookshop. The black pen was the exception. With ____.

Q69 Structured 2 marks

"I became more confused after listening to the talk yesterday," Pete told Jean. Pete told Jean that ____.

Q70 Structured 2 marks

I was suspicious as Sally was avoiding the subject. Sally's avoidance ____.

Q71 Structured 2 marks

What is expected of a secret buddy for the duration of the activity a) ____ b) ____

Q72 Open-ended 1 mark

How had the assignment turned into a contest?

Q73 Open-ended 2 marks

Explain how the author's secret buddy carried out her task 'without a fault'? (line 11)

Q74 Structured 3 marks 🖼 Visual

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. Word(s) from the passage: them (line 5) What the word(s) refer(s) to: ____ Word(s) from the passage: it (line 14) What the word(s) refer(s) to: ____ Word(s) from the passage: the idea (line 16) What the word(s) refer(s) to: ____

Q75 Structured 2 marks 🖼 Visual

Based on lines 16-18, fill in the following table to show the author's feelings. When the author spotted the gift on his desk: How did the author feel? ____ When the author saw what was inside the box: How did the author feel? ____

Q76 Structured 3 marks 🖼 Visual

Based on the story, state whether each statement in the table below is true or false, then give one reason why you think so. Statement: Rachel was not accepted by her classmates. True/False: ____ Reason: ____ Statement: Rachel overheard the conversation between the author and Jane. True/False: ____ Reason: ____ Statement: The author meant it when he said mean things about Rachel's gift. True/False: ____ Reason: ____

Q77 Structured 1 mark

Write 1, 2 and 3 in the blanks below to indicate the order in which the events occurred in the story. ____ Jane threw the author's gift away. ____ Jane laughed at the author for the gift he had received. ____ Jane attracted some of her classmates' attention.

Q78 Open-ended 2 marks

"Her sobs stayed with me long after she had left." (line 30) How do you think the author felt when he said that? Why do you think he felt that way?

Q79 Structured 2 marks 🖼 Visual

Which two adjectives best describe Rachel's character? Put a tick (✓) in the box beside each of your answers. DO NOT TICK MORE THAN TWO BOXES. - friendly - sincere - helpful - loyal - sociable - forgiving

Q80 Open-ended 2 marks

"We aren't that different from each other, are we?" (lines 43 - 44) What did Rachel mean when she asked the author that question?

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