Q1
MCQ
1 mark
The feedback provided by our English Language teacher yesterday _______ very useful and helped us to improve on our writing.
P6 English SA2 2025 — Catholic High
Source: Catholic High, 2025
This P6 English SA2 paper from Catholic High (2025) covers editing and spelling, vocabulary, sentence synthesis and transformation, comprehension and visual text and situational writing 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
The heavy rainfall over the weekend has resulted _______ flooding in some parts of Singapore.
Q3
MCQ
1 mark
The villagers lost everything they owned because the storm caused _______ damage to their home.
Q4
MCQ
1 mark
The mountaineer refused to give up halfway, _______ tired he felt during the steep climb to the peak of the mountain.
Q5
MCQ
1 mark
Not only _______ the lights off but she also locked the doors.
Q6
MCQ
1 mark
The class, together with a few teachers, _______ visiting the museum for a learning journey tomorrow.
Q7
MCQ
1 mark
The shy and quiet girl _______ the judges praised delivered a persuasive speech.
Q8
MCQ
1 mark
"_______ it be a good idea to bring an umbrella since it looks cloudy?" Mum suggested.
Q9
MCQ
1 mark
"She returned from London recently because she had to take care of her elderly parents, _______ she?" asked Lindy.
Q10
MCQ
1 mark
As Ming Zhe stepped into the classroom, he noticed a cockroach _______ through the open door and vanish under the shelf.
Q11
MCQ
1 mark
A loud _______ broke out between the two angry boys about who should get a bigger piece of the pie.
Q12
MCQ
1 mark
Asha raised her eyebrows and looked at her brother _______ when he claimed that he had finished the 1000-piece puzzle in 30 minutes.
Q13
MCQ
1 mark
The principal was upset to find out that someone had _______ the newly painted mural by spray-painting over it.
Q14
MCQ
1 mark
To fly a passenger plane, Deyi had to become a/an _______ pilot by passing many tests and getting an official licence.
Q15
MCQ
1 mark
To make the school more environmentally friendly, Ramu _______ the idea of starting a recycling club to his teacher to encourage pupils to reduce waste.
Q16
MCQ
1 mark
Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word(s) — 'capture the attention of' young people.
Q17
MCQ
1 mark
Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word(s) — Classrooms and halls are often 'adorned' with traditional and cultural items.
Q18
MCQ
1 mark
Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word(s) — There are also 'designated' booths for games, food tasting, and performances.
Q19
MCQ
1 mark
Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word(s) — Traditional customs, such as clothing and food, have also 'evolved' over time.
Q20
MCQ
1 mark
Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word(s) — The education system is 'instrumental' in teaching values such as respect and kindness.
Q21
MCQ
1 mark
"Did you know chocolate is packed with antioxidants and essential nutrients?" Why did the author ask the question in Text 1?
Q22
MCQ
1 mark
According to the poster in Text 1, which of the following is true about ChocoHealth's premium dark chocolate?
Q23
MCQ
1 mark
"... ChocoHealth snacks are everyone's favourite in the entire household!" The images in the poster support this statement by giving the impression that ChocoHealth's products are _______.
Q24
MCQ
1 mark
Based on Text 1, how can you enjoy the promotions from ChocoHealth?
Q25
MCQ
1 mark
We cannot trust the way Text 1 portrays ChocoHealth's chocolate because Text 2 says that _______.
Q26
Open-ended
1 mark
Their sudden appearance, especially in one's home, (26) _______ cause alarm since they are often unexpected. [Word bank: A across, B are, C by, D can, E for, F from, G in, H is, J of, K off, L shall, M through, N to, P what, Q with]
Q27
Open-ended
1 mark
Despite maintaining a clean household, one may still encounter cockroaches as they navigate (27) _______ open windows or shared ventilation systems.
Q28
Open-ended
1 mark
One of the most remarkable abilities of these cockroaches (28) _______ their resilience.
Q29
Open-ended
1 mark
They can survive in extreme conditions and have adapted (29) _______ avoid many extermination methods.
Q30
Open-ended
1 mark
However, their survival is ultimately limited (30) _______ their inability to drink water, leading to eventual dehydration.
Q31
Open-ended
1 mark
Despite common misconceptions, these cockroaches do not truly fly but rather glide using their wings to move (31) _______ surfaces.
Q32
Open-ended
1 mark
This movement is often mistaken (32) _______ aggressive behaviour when the insect is simply attempting to flee.
Q33
Open-ended
1 mark
This movement is often mistaken for aggressive behaviour when the insect is simply attempting to flee (33) _______ perceived danger.
Q34
Open-ended
1 mark
engaging pest control services is often the most effective approach to ensuring a cockroach-free home, in (34) _______ may seem like an endless struggle to ward them (35) _______
Q35
Open-ended
1 mark
... an endless struggle to ward them (35) _______. A professional solution is often the key to regaining peace of mind.
Q36
Open-ended
1 mark
My climbing shoes, gathering dust in the corner, catching my attention. (Correct the underlined word.)
Q37
Open-ended
1 mark
Two years ago, I became intrested in bouldering, a type of rock climbing. (Correct the underlined word.)
Q38
Open-ended
1 mark
The exileration of reaching the top kept me engaged. (Correct the underlined word.)
Q39
Open-ended
1 mark
However, after some time, I reached a standstill. With all my hard work, I could not progress past a certain level. (Correct the underlined word.)
Q40
Open-ended
1 mark
I spent hours trying different climbing routes, perseveraing without any progress. (Correct the underlined word.)
Q41
Open-ended
1 mark
It was clear that the time I had invested are not enough to improve my skills. (Correct the underlined word.)
Q42
Open-ended
1 mark
The excitement I once felt begin to fade. (Correct the underlined word.)
Q43
Open-ended
1 mark
I found myself stuck, unable to move forward while others seemed to be making kontinueus progress. (Correct the underlined word.)
Q44
Open-ended
1 mark
Ocasionaly, I would think back to when I first started and feel frustrated that I had not improved. (Correct the underlined word.)
Q45
Open-ended
1 mark
I realised I had becoming too focused on mastering the activity rather than enjoying it for the experience. (Correct the underlined word.)
Q46
Open-ended
1 mark
This system has helped speed up transactions. This (46) _______ down queueing time at stalls during recess.
Q47
Open-ended
1 mark
This makes it faster for pupils to purchase their meals as (47) _______ to cash transactions, which require counting and giving change.
Q48
Open-ended
1 mark
In addition, faster transactions give pupils more time to eat and socialise (48) _______ also minimising congestion at stalls.
Q49
Open-ended
1 mark
Canteen vendors also (49) _______ from e-payments.
Q50
Open-ended
1 mark
Since most meals are sold within the first 10 minutes of recess, digital transactions help them (50) _______ more pupils efficiently.
Q51
Open-ended
1 mark
For (51) _______, a pupil might choose to add extra toppings or opt for a different type of bread.
Q52
Open-ended
1 mark
... removing the need (52) _______ manual calculations, which would otherwise be time-consuming and prone to error.
Q53
Open-ended
1 mark
The move towards e-payments is (53) _______ of the POSB Smart Buddy programme...
Q54
Open-ended
1 mark
It then expanded in 2022 (54) _______ of a partnership between the Ministry of Education (MOE) and POSB...
Q55
Open-ended
1 mark
Many schools have already implemented the system with ongoing (55) _______ to extend it further.
Q56
Open-ended
1 mark
This integration allows them to track their transport and meal (56) _______ through detailed transaction records.
Q57
Open-ended
1 mark
However, there are challenges. Vendors may (57) _______ delays in receiving payments...
Q58
Open-ended
1 mark
... affecting their money (58) _______ hand.
Q59
Open-ended
1 mark
Additionally, some pupils may overspend (59) _______ in the week when their cards are topped up...
Q60
Open-ended
1 mark
To address this (60) _______, POSB is offering lessons on managing money to thousands of primary and pre-school pupils.
Q61
Open-ended
2 marks
Mrs Ramu invited the musician to perform. His song became a hit. (Rewrite as one sentence using 'whose'.)
Q62
Open-ended
2 marks
The famous chef has created a special dish for the event. (Rewrite beginning with 'A special dish'.)
Q63
Open-ended
2 marks
"Did you already write your goals down?" Coach Lim asked his team. (Rewrite beginning with 'Coach Lim asked his team'.)
Q64
Open-ended
2 marks
Ravi could not decide so his teacher scolded him. (Rewrite using 'for his'.)
Q65
Open-ended
2 marks
She worked hard to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor. (Rewrite beginning with 'In the'.)
Q66
Structured
4 marks
Based on lines 1 - 10 pick out two separate phrases to show the characters' feelings and explain why they felt that way. [4m] a) Three-word phrase that shows Jared felt bored. b) Reason for Jared's feeling. c) Five-word phrase that shows Grandpa felt happy. d) Reason for Grandpa's feeling.
Q67
Structured
1 mark
"Ugh, why are you still working at your age? You're seventy-two!" (line 6). Circle one word that best describes the tone Jared used in line 6. DO NOT CIRCLE MORE THAN ONE WORD. [1m] (casual / disapproving / comforting / persuasive)
Q68
Structured
1 mark
What does the term 'Ah Gong' (line 10) suggest about how the customers viewed the writer's grandfather? [1m]
Q69
Structured
2 marks
Based on the third paragraph, explain clearly what Grandpa meant by "There are things books do not teach." (line 12) [2m]
Q70
Structured
2 marks
Explain clearly why Jared was "puzzled" when Grandpa said, "There are things books do not teach." (line 12) [2m]
Q71
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) 'small things' (line 15) b) 'all this chatting' (line 26)
Q72
Structured
2 marks
Based on lines 19 - 23, state whether each statement in the table below is true or false, then give one reason why you think so. [2m] a) Grandpa was familiar with his regular customers' preferences. b) Grandpa only helped customers when they asked for assistance.
Q73
Structured
3 marks
a) From lines 24 to 32, state two reasons why Grandpa continued working at his stall for thirty years. [2m] (i) (ii) b) "Tiredness goes away. But the will to keep going, bowl after bowl, stays." (line 32). What personal quality of Grandpa's is revealed through this statement? [1m]
Q74
Structured
2 marks
Which two words from lines 33 - 35 signal a change in how Jared viewed his grandfather's work? Each word is found in a separate sentence. [2m] How Jared viewed his grandfather's work before. How Jared viewed his grandfather's work after.
Q75
Structured
1 mark
Based on the last paragraph, what had Jared learnt from his grandfather? [1m]