P6 English SA1 2018 — Methodist Girls | Singapore Past Year Paper

Q: The furniture in the bedrooms ______________ bought after we renovated the house last year.

A. was. 'Furniture' is an uncountable (singular) noun, so it takes the singular past-tense verb 'was'. The action happened in the past (after renovating last year).

Q: During the camp, the children found cooking food ______________ a fire in the open a novel experience.

C. over. Food is cooked 'over' a fire — the correct collocation for cooking above an open flame.

Q: Raju, ______________ brother is a lawyer, has no ambition of being one himself.

D. whose. 'Whose' is the possessive relative pronoun showing the brother belongs to Raju.

Q: Wei Ming caused the girl to cry, ______________ he?

A. didn't. The statement is positive simple past ('caused'), so the tag question is the negative auxiliary 'didn't'.

Q: Many residents fled their homes when the volcano ______________ to erupt.

A. threatened. The main clause is past tense ('fled'), so the subordinate verb must agree in the simple past: 'threatened'.

Q: Tom saw the cat ______________ over the fence just as he came out of his house.

A. jump. After a verb of perception ('saw'), the bare infinitive 'jump' is used to describe a completed action that was witnessed.

Q: "Would you mind ______________ the window please? It is rather stuffy in here," Mei Ling requested.

C. opening. 'Would you mind' is followed by a gerund (-ing form), so 'opening' is correct.

Q: Mr Ahmad ______________ in the kampong for forty years before it was demolished for re-development.

C. had lived. The past perfect 'had lived' is used for an action completed before another past event (the demolition).

Q: If I were you, I ______________ to the wise old man's advice.

B. would listen. This is a second conditional ('If I were you'), which pairs with 'would + base verb' = 'would listen'.

Q: ______________ has left an unwashed cup on the table. Please take it to the sink.

C. Someone. An unidentified person left the cup, so 'Someone' (one unknown person) fits the meaning and singular verb 'has'.

Q1 MCQ 1 mark

The furniture in the bedrooms ______________ bought after we renovated the house last year.

Q2 MCQ 1 mark

During the camp, the children found cooking food ______________ a fire in the open a novel experience.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark

Raju, ______________ brother is a lawyer, has no ambition of being one himself.

Q4 MCQ 1 mark

Wei Ming caused the girl to cry, ______________ he?

Q5 MCQ 1 mark

Many residents fled their homes when the volcano ______________ to erupt.

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

Tom saw the cat ______________ over the fence just as he came out of his house.

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

"Would you mind ______________ the window please? It is rather stuffy in here," Mei Ling requested.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

Mr Ahmad ______________ in the kampong for forty years before it was demolished for re-development.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

If I were you, I ______________ to the wise old man's advice.

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

______________ has left an unwashed cup on the table. Please take it to the sink.

Q11 MCQ 1 mark

Jane ______________ the stranger's offer of a lift to the bus stop.

Q12 MCQ 1 mark

Siti was told by the police to describe exactly what had happened and not to ______________.

Q13 MCQ 1 mark

The meeting will start ______________ at nine o'clock. The chairman expects punctuality from everyone.

Q14 MCQ 1 mark

Mrs Ma ______________ and saved on expenses to manage the household bills.

Q15 MCQ 1 mark

We love the refreshing and ______________ smell of the sea air.

Q16 MCQ 1 mark

(Vocabulary cloze — choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word(s).) I enjoyed the first-hand experience of seeing common flowering plants.

Q17 MCQ 1 mark

(Vocabulary cloze — choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word(s).) As a plant lover, I had fun combing through the vast selection.

Q18 MCQ 1 mark

(Vocabulary cloze — choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word(s).) The sun was sweltering hot, but that did not seem to deter any of them from having a good time.

Q19 MCQ 1 mark

(Vocabulary cloze — choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word(s).) I did not have a green thumb and was apprehensive that I would not be able to pick the right plant.

Q20 MCQ 1 mark

(Vocabulary cloze — choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word(s).) I started realising that carnivorous plants were not my cup of tea.

Q21 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Fiona wants to go on the guided tour of the animal shelter. She must ______________.

Q22 MCQ 1 mark

Look at the section "Furry Friends Animal Shelter Open House". What does "one another" in the fourth line of the third paragraph refer to?

Q23 MCQ 1 mark

Which of the following statements about the Adoption Starter Kit is correct?

Q24 MCQ 1 mark

Furry Friends Animal Shelter wants to encourage more people to adopt rather than buy animals because ______________.

Q25 MCQ 1 mark

In the section "Become a Volunteer!", the purpose of the list of five questions is to ______________.

Q26 MCQ 1 mark

Your cousin wants to be a volunteer at Furry Friends Animal Shelter. She should ______________.

Q27 MCQ 1 mark

According to the flyer, Furry Friends Animal Shelter needs its volunteers to ______________.

Q28 MCQ 1 mark

Based on the flyer, which of the following is not true?

Q29 Structured 1 mark

There is music and dancing but ____ most noticeable feature is undoubtedly water – buckets of it! (Choose the most suitable word from the list A–Q; each word used only once.)

Q30 Structured 1 mark

There seems to be an endless number of water guns, buckets, bottles, ____ any other container that allows you to soak a perfect stranger. (Choose the most suitable word from the list A–Q.)

Q31 Structured 1 mark

But there is more to Songkran ____ just an excuse to make everyone wet in a hot climate. (Choose the most suitable word from the list A–Q.)

Q32 Structured 1 mark

Songkran ____ once calculated based on the Solar calendar which varied ____ one year to the next. (Blank 32; choose the most suitable word from the list A–Q.)

Q33 Structured 1 mark

Songkran was once calculated based on the Solar calendar which varied ____ one year to the next. (Blank 33; choose the most suitable word from the list A–Q.)

Q34 Structured 1 mark

It could fall on any day between the 13th of April ____ the 15th of April every year. (Blank 34; choose the most suitable word from the list A–Q.)

Q35 Structured 1 mark

____ , the celebrations could last up to six days in the north of the country. (Blank 35; choose the most suitable word from the list A–Q.)

Q36 Structured 1 mark

Before the New Year celebrations, the Thais will clean their houses to get rid ____ the previous year's bad luck in order to receive good luck in the coming year. (Choose the most suitable word from the list A–Q.)

Q37 Structured 1 mark

They will also prepare ample food and sweets ____ their merry-making and visiting guests. (Choose the most suitable word from the list A–Q.)

Q38 Structured 1 mark

Thus, the festival is more than just the throwing of water, it is a time for making resolutions and reconnecting ____ friends and family. (Choose the most suitable word from the list A–Q.)

Q39 Structured 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word. "That was the call of Singapore Cares (SG Cares), a nationwide volunteerism movement, that was oficialy launched in the second half of the year." (underlined: oficialy)

Q40 Structured 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word. "SG Cares came about after concerned Singaporeans expressing the desire to do more for those who need help." (underlined: expressing)

Q41 Structured 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word. "SG Cares aims to inspier and support Singaporeans to step forward to help others in need." (underlined: inspier)

Q42 Structured 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word. "It encourages and supports the efforts in building a more compassionate and inclusiev society for all..." (underlined: inclusiev)

Q43 Structured 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word. "...through everyday acts of considerate, care and volunteerism." (underlined: considerate)

Q44 Structured 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word. "Its focus includes increasing oppurtoonities for volunteers and building capabilities..." (underlined: oppurtoonities)

Q45 Structured 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word. "Volunteering, however, are not a priority for young Singaporeans today." (underlined: are)

Q46 Structured 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word. "...an organisation, Youth Corps Singapore, had running a series of innittiatives to promote social awareness..." (underlined: running)

Q47 Structured 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word. "...had running a series of innittiatives to promote social awareness among youngsters." (underlined: innittiatives)

Q48 Structured 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word. "SG Cares aims to culteevate a spirit within the community to care for their members." (underlined: culteevate)

Q49 Structured 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word. "It is the members of each community who true understand the needs of their neighbours and friends." (underlined: true)

Q50 Structured 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word. "They are the best people to help make Singapore a more care society." (underlined: care)

Q51 Structured 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. "The word 'candle' has its origins from the Latin ______________ 'candere', meaning 'to glow or shine'."

Q52 Structured 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. "______________ candles were invented, people used oil lamps in which a lit wick rested in a container of liquid oil."

Q53 Structured 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. "On the ______________ hand, candles use wax as fuel to ______________ light." (blank 53)

Q54 Structured 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. "...candles use wax as fuel to ______________ light." (blank 54)

Q55 Structured 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. "Once the wick of a candle is lighted, the ______________ from the flame melts the surrounding wax, which is then absorbed by the wick."

Q56 Structured 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. "The wick needs to be naturally ______________, like a sponge."

Q57 Structured 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. "...the wick needs to absorb the liquid wax and move the wax upward while the wick of the candle is ______________."

Q58 Structured 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. "In the past, candles were not only used to provide light ______________ also used as ______________ method of keeping time." (blank 58)

Q59 Structured 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. "...but also used as ______________ method of keeping time." (blank 59)

Q60 Structured 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. "In 1834, inventor Joseph Morgan helped to modernise the candle industry by developing a ______________ that allowed for the continuous production of candles."

Q61 Structured 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. "...candles became an affordable item ______________ the people."

Q62 Structured 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. "With the invention of the light bulb by Thomas Edison in 1879, the candle industry was ______________ affected."

Q63 Structured 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. "At this point, candle-making began to decline, and candles became more of a decorative ______________."

Q64 Structured 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. "Today, candle lovers are offered a wide variety of candles to choose ______________."

Q65 Structured 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. "Candles are no ______________ just a source of artificial lighting."

Q66 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the given sentence using the word(s) provided. The meaning must stay the same. "The workers are painting Mr Ng's living room right now." Begin: Mr Ng's living room ______________.

Q67 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the given sentence using the word(s) provided. "Eliza was creative and confident. The interviewer was impressed with her." End: ______________ what the interviewer was impressed with.

Q68 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the given sentence using the word(s) provided. "Janna was careless. She broke that vase." Use: due

Q69 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the given sentence using the word(s) provided. "We hardly see our neighbour, Mr Lee, in such a good mood." Begin: Seldom ______________.

Q70 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the given sentence using the word(s) provided. "Can you help us with our assignment which will be due soon?" the boy asked Devi. Begin: The boys asked Devi ______________.

Q71 Open-ended 1 mark

Pick out a two-word phrase from the second paragraph that tells us Dara was uncertain about entering the hut. [1m]

Q72 Open-ended 1 mark

What do the words "secret sharing" (lines 15 to 16) tell you how Chnay got the rice he offered Dara? [1m]

Q73 Open-ended 1 mark

Write 1, 2 and 3 in the blanks below to indicate the order in which the events occurred in the passage. [1m] ____ Chnay went to look for some food. ____ Chnay and Dara looked for a place to rest for the night. ____ Chnay and Dara continued their search for Dara's family.

Q74 Open-ended 2 marks

Which two words from lines 21 to 23 show that Dara did not have much hope of finding her family? The words are found in two separate sentences. [2m]

Q75 Structured 3 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. [3m] (a) it (line 24) (b) over there (line 29) (c) the thought (line 46)

Q76 Structured 2 marks

Based on the information from lines 30 to 37, fill in the blanks in the following table. [2m] Row 1: How the character felt — 'Chnay was extremely pleased because he managed to swiftly tear the drumsticks off the roast chicken.' How do you know — He ______________. Row 2: How the character felt — 'Kung Silor was ______________.' How do you know — He demanded to know what was going on.

Q77 Open-ended 2 marks

Explain clearly why Dara took the lead to answer Kung Silor when she saw the expression on Chnay's face. [2m]

Q78 Structured 3 marks

Based on the passage, state whether each statement in the table below is true or false, then give one reason why you think so. [3m] (a) Chnay and Dara were at the thatched huts to look for Dara's family. (b) Dara was anxious as Chnay was trying to get the chicken drumsticks. (c) The cook was pleased when told that Dara was going to work at the kitchen.

Q79 Open-ended 2 marks

What do you think Kung Silor meant when he told Dara "You've got spirit!" (line 50)? Why did he say that? [2m]

Q80 Open-ended 3 marks

Has Chnay's view of Dara's character changed before and after they met Kung Silor? Support your answer with evidence from the passage. [3m]

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