P6 English SA1 2021 — Methodist Girls | Singapore Past Year Paper

Q: "The skill of the artist shown in these paintings ____ truly remarkable," the museum curator commented.

(3) was. The subject of the sentence is "The skill," which is singular. Therefore, the singular past tense verb "was" should be used to agree with the subject.

Q: At the end of each day, my teacher makes me ____ down my homework assignments in my school diary.

(3) writes. The subject "my teacher" is singular, and the action happens "At the end of each day," indicating a habitual action in the present tense. Thus, the verb "writes" (singular present tense) is correct.

Q: As part of her writing process, Li Hui began ____ all that she observed around her.

(4) recording. The verb "began" can be followed by an infinitive (to record) or a gerund (recording). Of the given options, "recording" is the correct gerund form that fits the sentence structure, indicating the start of an ongoing process.

Q: Mr Ho, together with his siblings, ____ to East Coast Park every Saturday.

(2) cycles. The phrase "together with his siblings" acts as a parenthetical element and does not change the subject of the verb, which is "Mr Ho" (singular). The phrase "every Saturday" indicates a habitual action in the present tense. Thus, the singular present tense verb "cycles" is correct.

Q: "They've all gone home for the day, ____?" Mrs Lim asked her co-form teacher.

(3) haven't they. This is a tag question. The main clause "They've all gone home" (They have all gone home) uses the auxiliary verb "have." For a positive statement, the tag question uses the negative form of the auxiliary verb and the pronoun, so "haven't they" is correct.

Q: The station master apologised to the passengers ____ the inconvenience caused due to the train delay.

(2) for. The correct preposition to use after "apologised" when referring to the reason for the apology is "for." One apologises *for* something.

Q: If you had not embarrassed her in front of her friends, Sally ____ stayed on for the party.

(3) would have. This is a third conditional sentence, which describes an unreal condition in the past and its hypothetical result in the past. The structure is "If + past perfect (had not embarrassed), would have + past participle (would have stayed)."

Q: ____ his injury, Josiah took part in the match and scored the winning goal.

(2) In spite of. The sentence expresses a contrast between Josiah having an injury and still participating and succeeding in the match. "In spite of" is used to show a contrast or concession, meaning 'despite' or 'notwithstanding'.

Q: With her many children requiring her attention every day, Mdm Ling had ____ moments to herself.

(1) few. "Moments" is a countable noun. Since Mdm Ling has "many children requiring her attention every day," it implies she had *not many* moments to herself. "Few" is used with countable nouns to mean a small number.

Q: "Let's avoid making a decision ____ we have more details next week," the manager instructed his workers.

(1) until. The sentence implies a postponement of the decision until a future point in time when more information becomes available. "Until" means up to the time that.

Q1 MCQ 1 mark

"The skill of the artist shown in these paintings ____ truly remarkable," the museum curator commented.

Q2 MCQ 1 mark

At the end of each day, my teacher makes me ____ down my homework assignments in my school diary.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark

As part of her writing process, Li Hui began ____ all that she observed around her.

Q4 MCQ 1 mark

Mr Ho, together with his siblings, ____ to East Coast Park every Saturday.

Q5 MCQ 1 mark

"They've all gone home for the day, ____?" Mrs Lim asked her co-form teacher.

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

The station master apologised to the passengers ____ the inconvenience caused due to the train delay.

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

If you had not embarrassed her in front of her friends, Sally ____ stayed on for the party.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

____ his injury, Josiah took part in the match and scored the winning goal.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

With her many children requiring her attention every day, Mdm Ling had ____ moments to herself.

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

"Let's avoid making a decision ____ we have more details next week," the manager instructed his workers.

Q11 MCQ 1 mark

When her teammates did not agree with her, Sarah was stubborn and refused to ____.

Q12 MCQ 1 mark

Sue Mei has been ____ ignoring her best friend, Tom, since their quarrel. She will continue to do so until he apologises.

Q13 MCQ 1 mark

When Joe's business failed many years ago, he did not know that his misfortune would eventually ____ to have great benefits.

Q14 MCQ 1 mark

A young man beat up an elderly lady on the street and the public was horrified by the ____ act.

Q15 MCQ 1 mark

Aisah's surgery was successful but she is still not ____ yet, so the doctors are keeping a close watch on her in the Intensive Care Unit.

Q16 MCQ 1 mark

What is the closest meaning to the underlined word 'insight' in the sentence: "studies that give insight into why exercise works"?

Q17 MCQ 1 mark

What is the closest meaning to the underlined word 'positive' in the sentence: "there are positive changes that happen to your body before, during and after a workout"?

Q18 MCQ 1 mark

What is the closest meaning to the underlined word 'Undue' in the sentence: "Undue stress can lead to inflammation"?

Q19 MCQ 1 mark

What is the closest meaning to the underlined word 'reduce' in the sentence: "Simple mind-body exercises can reduce inflammation"?

Q20 MCQ 1 mark

What is the closest meaning to the underlined word 'chances' in the sentence: "moving more appears to lower the chances of memory loss"?

Q21 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Which of the following groups is not able to register for the Junior Category?

Q22 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Participants of the Senior Category must ____.

Q23 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

In the section, "Please take note", the word "shortlisted" refers to individuals/teams that have ____.

Q24 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Susan, a Primary 4 pupil taking part in the competition, will stand a chance to win prizes such as ____.

Q25 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Tze Han, a Primary 6 pupil, is ready to submit the toy that he has created. He will need to ____.

Q26 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Which of the following about the competition is not true?

Q27 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Which of the following is not likely to be found online at www.scs.com.sg?

Q28 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

What is the main objective of the competition?

Q29 Open-ended 1 mark

Catching spiders never failed to fascinate youngsters in the past. Together with friends, they would travel to choice spots looking for spiders - not just ____ ordinary spider, but unusual specimens.

Q30 Open-ended 1 mark

Spider fights were a popular source of entertainment ____ these youngsters.

Q31 Open-ended 1 mark

Only the male spiders were used for fighting. ____ a fight, each spider was usually imprisoned in a match-box for several weeks, living ____ varied diet of small insects.

Q32 Open-ended 1 mark

Each spider was usually imprisoned in a match-box for several weeks, living ____ varied diet of small insects.

Q33 Open-ended 1 mark

The spider then became aggressive ____ other spiders, which was exactly ____ the youngsters wanted.

Q34 Open-ended 1 mark

The spider then became aggressive towards other spiders, which was exactly ____ the youngsters wanted.

Q35 Open-ended 1 mark

When a fight was organised, the spiders were matched according to ____ sizes.

Q36 Open-ended 1 mark

The excitement mounted when the fighters approached each other ____ an aggressive manner.

Q37 Open-ended 1 mark

After sizing up ____ opponent, each spider would try to get hold of the other.

Q38 Open-ended 1 mark

The action was fast as ____ made lightning movements.

Q39 Structured

My eyes scanned the paper from top to bottom. Still, I **be** not able to find a question I could answer.

Q40 Structured

...wishing I was in a nightmare I could wake up **to**.

Q41 Structured

...listening for the rustling of paper and the **okasionel** cough and sigh around me.

Q43 Structured

Recalled my father's advice not to **panik** in times of crisis, I tried to stay calm.

Q45 Structured

**Dilibrating** over each question, I paused and tried to ritriv bits of information I knew...

Q46 Structured

...I paused and tried to **ritriv** bits of information I knew...

Q47 Structured

I knew **I having stored** in my head.

Q48 Structured

Questions which made no sense **orijinaly** began to make sense.

Q49 Structured

I **grow** more confident as bit by bit, my mind rispondid to the questions with answers I did not think I had.

Q50 Structured

...my mind **rispondid** to the questions with answers I did not think I had.

Q51 Open-ended 1 mark

The sun was bright and the grass was dry. ____ had expected such a hot spell since it was not common during this time of the year.

Q52 Open-ended 1 mark

Rain had not fallen for the four months ____ on the dense jungle close ____ the Mekong River.

Q53 Open-ended 1 mark

Rain had not fallen for the four months past on the dense jungle close ____ the Mekong River. The parched vegetation could serve as fuel for a forest ____.

Q54 Open-ended 1 mark

The parched vegetation could serve as fuel for a forest ____.

Q55 Open-ended 1 mark

A woodcutter, Vat Krongat, was chopping a tree when he ____ the crackling of a fire.

Q56 Open-ended 1 mark

He dismissed it as he thought it was most ____ a hunter barbecuing some meat over a small fire for a meal.

Q57 Open-ended 1 mark

It was a common sight in this part of the country ____ wild animals abounded. However, within minutes, he saw ____ billowing towards his direction...

Q58 Open-ended 1 mark

However, within minutes, he saw ____ billowing towards his direction and, before he ____ it, the whole area seemed to ____ enveloped in smoke.

Q59 Open-ended 1 mark

...and, before he ____ it, the whole area seemed to ____ enveloped in smoke.

Q60 Open-ended 1 mark

...the whole area seemed to ____ enveloped in smoke.

Q61 Open-ended 1 mark

He groped around for a hasty ____, choking and coughing.

Q62 Open-ended 1 mark

Birds flapped their wings and ____ flight. Tongues of flames leapt skywards as the blaze swept ____ the jungle like bushfire.

Q63 Open-ended 1 mark

Tongues of flames leapt skywards as the blaze swept ____ the jungle like bushfire.

Q64 Open-ended 1 mark

There was chaos in the forest. ____ knowing that his ____ was at stake, Vat Krongat stayed calm.

Q65 Open-ended 1 mark

____ knowing that his ____ was at stake, Vat Krongat stayed calm.

Q66 Structured 2 marks

Raju took part in the adventure camp. His parents approved of it. ____ with

Q67 Structured 2 marks

Mei Ling asked, "Lisa, where did you buy this dress from?" Mei Ling asked Lisa ____

Q68 Structured 2 marks

I cannot give you any more discount on the airfare. This is all ____

Q69 Structured 2 marks

Almost everyone in the class understands Malay. Malay ____

Q70 Structured 2 marks

Professor Lim knows so much about marine life. Marine biologists often consult with him. Professor Lim is so ____ that ____

Q71 Open-ended 1 mark

Based on the first paragraph, what had Mariam worked hard towards? [1m]

Q72 Structured 2 marks

Do you think the writer showed kindness to Mariam? Support your answer with two examples from lines 6-11. [2m]

Q73 Structured 2 marks

Which two words from lines 6-15 show that Mariam was careful when spending her money? The words are found in two separate sentences. [2m]

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. [3m]

Q75 Structured 2 marks 🖼 Visual

Based on information from lines 12-22, fill in the blanks in the following table. [2m]

Q76 Structured 2 marks 🖼 Visual

Based on lines 18-28, state whether each statement in the table below is true or false, then give one reason why you think so. [2m]

Q76 Structured 2 marks 🖼 Visual

Based on lines 18-28, state whether each statement in the table below is true or false, then give one reason why you think so. [2m] b) The writer regretted not questioning Mariam about the missing bracelet.

Q77 Structured 2 marks 🖼 Visual

Which two of the following words best describe how the writer felt in lines 26-31 after the bracelet was found? Put a tick in the box beside each of your answers. [2m] composed embarrased determined humiliated discouraged satisfied

Q78 Open-ended 2 marks

What led the writer to arrive at her decision "to never pre-judge anyone without solid evidence" (lines 30-31)? [2m]

Q79 Open-ended 2 marks

"Mariam's moral integrity was once again demonstrated..." (line 32) What did Mariam do in the first instance to show that she had integrity? [2m]

Q80 Open-ended 2 marks

Explain clearly why the writer was "absolutely shocked" in line 33. [2m]

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