P6 English SA2 2025 — Methodist Girls | Singapore Past Year Paper

Q: The sudden loud noise woke the baby and made her ____.

1. cry. After the causative verb 'made (her)', the base form of the verb is used: 'made her cry'.

Q: All the luggage ____ still strewn about the room, Sam had no space to move around.

3. was. 'Luggage' is an uncountable singular noun and the past-tense context ('had no space') requires the singular past form 'was'.

Q: If I ____ her email address, I would send her an invitation.

2. knew. Second conditional structure: 'If + past simple, ... would + base verb'. 'Knew' is the correct past simple form.

Q: Tom, together with his friends, ____ at the Active Ageing Centre to befriend and engage seniors every month.

2. volunteers. The phrase 'together with his friends' does not change the singular subject 'Tom', and the habitual marker 'every month' calls for the simple present 'volunteers'.

Q: "People hardly ever go to the cinema nowadays, ____? They prefer to stay home to watch online content," remarked Grandmother.

3. do they. The main clause is negative (contains 'hardly ever') and the subject is plural ('people'), so the positive plural question tag 'do they' is correct.

Q: Sally was nervous on the first day in her new school. However, her classmates warmed up ____ her quickly and put her at ease.

1. to. The phrasal verb meaning to become more friendly towards someone is 'warm up to'.

Q: Given that it might rain tomorrow, you ____ bring an umbrella when you go out.

4. should. 'Should' expresses advice or recommendation, which fits a tentative weather precaution.

Q: ____ planning had gone into the learning journey, making it an organised and successful one.

3. Much. 'Planning' is uncountable and the positive context ('organised and successful') requires 'Much'.

Q: ____ the obstacles he faced, Fazil refused to give up and pressed on.

1. In spite of. 'In spite of' shows contrast: despite the obstacles, he persevered.

Q: Hassan wished he ____ his mother's advice to not to place his plate on the edge of the table. However, it was too late.

3. had heeded. Wishes about regret in the past use the past perfect: 'wished he had heeded'.

Q1 MCQ 1 mark

The sudden loud noise woke the baby and made her ____.

Q2 MCQ 1 mark

All the luggage ____ still strewn about the room, Sam had no space to move around.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark

If I ____ her email address, I would send her an invitation.

Q4 MCQ 1 mark

Tom, together with his friends, ____ at the Active Ageing Centre to befriend and engage seniors every month.

Q5 MCQ 1 mark

"People hardly ever go to the cinema nowadays, ____? They prefer to stay home to watch online content," remarked Grandmother.

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

Sally was nervous on the first day in her new school. However, her classmates warmed up ____ her quickly and put her at ease.

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

Given that it might rain tomorrow, you ____ bring an umbrella when you go out.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

____ planning had gone into the learning journey, making it an organised and successful one.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

____ the obstacles he faced, Fazil refused to give up and pressed on.

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

Hassan wished he ____ his mother's advice to not to place his plate on the edge of the table. However, it was too late.

Q11 MCQ 1 mark

Leo's confidence to clinch the championship was ____ when he saw how good his opponent was.

Q12 MCQ 1 mark

Hundreds of residents in the area were ____ when they lost their homes to the fire and had to move elsewhere.

Q13 MCQ 1 mark

When the toddler showed off his completed sandcastle, the proud grandfather praised him ____.

Q14 MCQ 1 mark

"Let's ____ on our efforts to complete the project on time," the manager urged his workers.

Q15 MCQ 1 mark

We were so unprepared for our last game that the other team beat us hands down. Hence, we conceded ____.

Q16 MCQ 1 mark

[Cloze passage about screen time:] '...mental health among young people seems to be getting worse.' Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined 'getting worse'.

Q17 MCQ 1 mark

[Cloze passage:] 'Additionally, children are deprived of healthier physical activities.' Choose the word closest in meaning to 'Additionally'.

Q18 MCQ 1 mark

[Cloze passage:] 'Children are also especially vulnerable to being harmed in digital spaces.' Choose the word closest in meaning to 'especially'.

Q19 MCQ 1 mark

[Cloze passage:] '...strangers who want to take advantage of them online.' Choose the word closest in meaning to 'take advantage of'.

Q20 MCQ 1 mark

[Cloze passage:] '...they may be more prone to screen addiction.' Choose the word closest in meaning to 'prone'.

Q21 MCQ 1 mark

"...connect ... under the stars!". The image in the poster in Text 1 supports this by depicting people ____. [Text 1 is a poster titled 'Film Show at the Park' showing families on picnic mats outdoors watching a big outdoor cinema screen with trees and stars around.]

Q22 MCQ 1 mark

Based on Text 1, which of the following is true about the event? [Text 1 poster: Friday, 24 October 2025, 7:30 pm, Willow Park; Film: The Stranger in Maplewood Manor; Register at www.willowfilmloversclub.com; Adult tickets at $5; Complimentary tickets for children; Each ticket includes free-flow popcorn and one drink.]

Q23 MCQ 1 mark

What is the main purpose of Text 1?

Q24 MCQ 1 mark

Based on Text 2, the talk that is taking place at the Community Club is most likely for ____. [Text 2 is an extract talking about family time strengthening emotional bonds and forming the heart of a thriving community.]

Q25 MCQ 1 mark

How does the content of Text 2 support the message of the poster in Text 1?

Q26 Open-ended 1 mark

Reading ____ been important for thousands of years, beginning as a way to record and share information using symbols in ancient civilisations. (Choose from: A as, B at, C by, D could, E for, F has, G had, H over, J through, K with, L who, M while, N which, P would, Q until)

Q27 Open-ended 1 mark

At first, only a few educated people ____ understand these symbols.

Q28 Open-ended 1 mark

It was not ____ the Phoenicians invented one of the first earliest alphabets...

Q29 Open-ended 1 mark

...the Greeks and Romans improved the alphabet, ____ influenced many modern languages.

Q30 Open-ended 1 mark

For centuries, books were rare and expensive and could only be accessed ____ wealthy or religious groups.

Q31 Open-ended 1 mark

However, everything changed ____ the invention of the printing press...

Q32 Open-ended 1 mark

____ time, libraries and cheaper books made reading more accessible, encouraging many people to develop a love for it.

Q33 Open-ended 1 mark

Reading became part of everyday life, both ____ pleasure and learning.

Q34 Open-ended 1 mark

Today, reading habits continue to evolve rapidly. ____ many still enjoy printed books, digital formats like e-books and audiobooks have become common.

Q35 Open-ended 1 mark

The internet also encourages shorter, more frequent reading, especially ____ social media platforms.

Q36 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing — correct the underlined word: 'I learnt that the Singapore Botanic Gardens is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.'

Q37 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing — correct the underlined word 'reseev': 'It's the first place in Singapore to reseev such an honour.'

Q38 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing — correct the underlined word 'choose': '...and it was choose for its historical importance, natural beauty, and role in the rubber trade in the 1900s.'

Q39 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing — correct the underlined word 'tropickle': 'It's also one of the few tropickle colonial gardens left in the world!'

Q40 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing — correct the underlined word 'must': '...the place must be so important that it is valued by people around the world.'

Q41 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing — correct the underlined word 'kryteeria': 'It must meet strict kryteeria, for example having cultural or natural signify.'

Q42 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing — correct the underlined word 'signify': '...for example having cultural or natural signify.'

Q43 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing — correct the underlined word 'apply': 'Singapore took five years to prepare its apply.'

Q44 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing — correct the underlined word 'mayntenence': 'Experts praised the excellent mayntenence of the Gardens...'

Q45 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing — correct the underlined word 'Which': 'Which struck me most was how something right here in Singapore is now recognised around the world.'

Q46 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing — correct the underlined word 'begin': 'As I walked along the shady paths, I begin to reminisce about my past visits.'

Q47 Open-ended 1 mark

Editing — supply the missing word: 'It makes me proud that something so ____ is now appreciated by people around the world.'

Q48 Open-ended 1 mark

Synthesis / fill blank 46 — 'Dishes like chicken rice, laksa, roti prata and nasi lemak ____ people from all backgrounds together...'

Q49 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill blank 47 — '...creating a strong ____ of community and identity.'

Q50 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill blank 48 — 'Hawker culture started in the 1800s ____ immigrants brought their recipes and sold food on the streets.'

Q51 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill blank 49 — '____ after, hawker centres were built to provide cleaner and safer places to eat...'

Q52 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill blank 50 — '...becoming lively spaces ____ people bond over affordable meals.'

Q53 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill blank 51 — 'Today, our hawker culture ____ multiple challenges.'

Q54 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill blank 52 — 'The ____ costs of ingredients, rent and labour make it harder for hawkers to keep prices affordable.'

Q55 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill blank 53 — 'Many young people are also not ____ in becoming hawkers because the work is demanding...'

Q56 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill blank 54 — '...so many older hawkers are retiring ____ successors.'

Q57 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill blank 55 — 'hawkers need to ____ to new ways of doing business.'

Q58 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill blank 56 — 'To ____ this iconic culture, hawkers must embrace modern developments...'

Q59 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill blank 57 — 'modern developments ____ as digital payments, social media and delivery services.'

Q60 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill blank 58 — 'the unique cooking skills passed ____ through generations...'

Q61 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill blank 59 — '...cannot be replaced ____ convenience alone.'

Q62 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill blank 60 — 'Through striking a ____ between tradition and progress, our hawker culture can stay alive and strong.'

Q63 Open-ended 2 marks

Synthesis & Transformation ____: He did not throw the ball in time. The team missed the chance to score. Begin with: 'Had ____.'

Q64 Open-ended 2 marks

Synthesis & Transformation ____: Mrs Lee explained the new school rules clearly to everyone. Begin with: 'Mrs Lee gave ____.'

Q65 Open-ended 2 marks

Synthesis & Transformation ____: The cat is very friendly. The children in the neighbourhood love playing with it. (...because of its...)

Q66 Open-ended 2 marks

Synthesis & Transformation ____: The scientists are analysing the data from the recent experiment. Begin with: 'The data ____.'

Q67 Open-ended 2 marks

Synthesis & Transformation ____: The teacher said to the students, 'You must submit your homework tomorrow.' Begin with: 'The teacher told the students ____.'

Q68 Open-ended 1 mark

In the first paragraph, Rui En was worried about her classmates finding out where she spent her weekends. What did Rui En think her classmates would feel if they saw her at the wet market? She thought they would be ____.

Q69 Open-ended 2 marks

'Rui En, there's nothing to be ashamed of,' she murmured (line 6). Explain fully why Rui En felt 'ashamed'. [2m]

Q70 Open-ended 1 mark

From the first paragraph, pick out a three-word phrase that tells us Rui En felt unhappy about being at the market every Sunday. [1m]

Q71 Open-ended 2 marks

'A cold fear seeped into her bones.' (lines 13-14) Explain fully what caused Rui En to feel this way. [2m]

Q72 Open-ended 1 mark

What does 'strutted right up to Rui En' (lines 17-18) suggest about Eileen's attitude towards Rui En? [1m]

Q73 Open-ended 2 marks

Explain fully what Rui En meant by 'What was I doing?' (line 25). [2m]

Q74 Structured 2 marks

Based on lines 11-34, state whether each statement in the table below is true or false, then give one reason why you think so. [2m] (a) Eileen felt that the market was unpleasant. (b) Sue Yi immediately forgave Rui En when she apologised.

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) what she wanted most (line 20); (b) it (line 36); (c) come clean (line 38).

Q76 Structured 4 marks

From lines 28-34, pick out two separate phrases to show the characters' feelings and explain why they felt that way. [4m] (a) Four-word phrase that shows Eileen felt embarrassed; (b) Reason for Eileen's feelings; (c) Five-word phrase that shows Rui En felt relieved; (d) Reason for Rui En's feelings.

Q77 Open-ended 2 marks

Explain clearly what Rui En meant by 'something inside her had shifted' (line 41). [2m]

P6 English SA2 2025 — Methodist Girls

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