This P6 English CA1 paper from Nan Hua (2025) contains 77 questions worth 140 marks. Use it as a study reference for English topics typically tested at P6 level in Singapore schools.
Q1Open-ended14 marks
Part 1: Situational Writing (14 marks). [Picture sequence: (1) Mother tells Helen she is surprised Helen volunteered to perform in her music school's concert as Helen usually avoids the limelight; Helen says she always gets nervous when asked to play in class but is determined to overcome her stage fright and hopes to master the new piece in time for the performance. (2) Mother suggests Helen play her favourite piece instead, which should help her relax and enjoy the experience. (3) Helen thinks Mum is right, loves the piece, and will make sure she practises the piano daily for the next three weeks to perfect it. (4) Helen thinks she can watch professional pianists perform and learn from them. (5) The night before the concert, Helen says she can't believe the concert is tomorrow, must sleep early and get enough rest.] In your writing, include the following key information: Your Task — Imagine you are Helen. Write an article for your music school's newsletter to share your experience preparing for a concert performance. You are to refer to the pictures and information on page 1 for your article. The bullet point underlined below requires you to come up with your own information. - why you wanted to perform in the concert - how you decided on which piece to play - how you made sure you practised the piano daily - other than practising the piano, give two ways how you prepared for your performance - how long it took you to prepare for your performance. You may reorder the points. Remember to write in complete sentences.
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"Karim has been busy recently, ____?" his sister asked.
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Part 2: Continuous Writing. Write a composition of at least 150 words about A Decision that Changed Everything. The pictures are provided to help you think about this topic. Your composition should be based on one or more of these pictures. [Picture 1: A dog running/roaming freely in a park with trees. Picture 2: A child screaming/crying while holding a phone to the ear. Picture 3: A hand writing on a notebook/paper.] Consider the following points when you plan your composition: • What was the decision? • What was the change? You may use the points in any order and include other relevant points as well.
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We watched a video showing the pupa transforming ____ a butterfly.
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The police ____ quick to respond to the scene of the accident when they received the call.
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All except for Julas, ____ completed the class presentation.
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Karen exclaimed proudly, "My brother and I built that machine ____."
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____ waking up late, Haikel made it to school punctually.
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I ____ the picture up on the wall last night.
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Since early this morning, it ____ continuously till now.
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Darlene ____ stop bullying her peers online or she will be suspended.
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The tourists felt pity for the children who were sharing so ____ rice with one another.
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We listened to Josh's complaining for an entire evening – he just wouldn't ____!
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Ever since she started earning a higher salary, her spending has become rather ____.
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The renovation has ____ the old school to its former glory.
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The marksman fired a few shots in rapid ____, hitting the bullseye each time.
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"Don't be late again. You're already ____ as far as I am concerned," the discipline master warned me.
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[Passage about a dam burst: 'The monsoon storm had been violent for the past two days.'] Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word: violent.
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[Passage: 'My parents caught hold of my arm and we rushed to the attic.'] Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined phrase: caught hold of.
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[Passage: 'water continued to flow continuously into our home.'] Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word: continuously.
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[Passage: 'With all communication lines unavailable temporarily, it was three hours later before help arrived.'] Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word(s): unavailable temporarily.
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[Passage: 'many others did not survive this calamity.'] Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word: calamity.
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[Text 1: Poster for 'Young Stars Camp' for children aged 8 to 12. Key Learning Points: Building a healthy self-esteem; Exhibiting a positive attitude; Breathing exercises to promote mindfulness; Recognising and managing feelings effectively. Date: 24 – 25 June 2025. Venue: Orchid Community Club. $5 Registration fee waived for all sign-ups in May. Call Lisa at 9762 5678 to register by 15 June. Visit www.sparklets.sg/camp. 'Join us to SPARK JOY, SHINE BRIGHTLY and be a STAR!' Proudly brought to you by Sparkle Training School. Generously sponsored by Rainbow Yoga Studio. Text 2: Magazine extract on how positivity shapes children's growth in emotional, social and physical development.] The camp in Text 1 is most suitable for children who ____.
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Which of the following is true about the camp?
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Which of the following phrases best describes what camp participants could become as portrayed by the image and contents in Text 1?
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What is the main purpose of the camp?
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Which key learning point in Text 1 is described in Text 2?
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Grammar Cloze (____–35): There are 10 blanks in the passage below. From the list of words A–Q (letters I and O omitted), choose the most suitable word for each blank. Each word can be used only once. Word list: A) a, B) an, C) and, D) for, E) in, F) is, G) many, H) much, J) of, K) their, L) them, M) up, N) was, P) which, Q) with. Passage: 'Ah Meng, an orang-utan, arrived in Singapore at the tender age of seven. Smuggled from Indonesia, she was kept as ____(26) illegal pet. She was later saved by a veterinarian ____(27) was taken to the Singapore Zoo. At the zoo, Ah Meng became hugely popular through the 'Breakfast with Orang-utan' programme, ____(28) allowed visitors to be photographed with Ah Meng while having ____(29) breakfast. She was so popular that even foreign celebrities queued to meet her. Among ____(30) were the actress Elizabeth Taylor and the singer Michael Jackson. Following her popularity, Ah Meng became the poster girl for Singapore's tourism industry. Her contribution towards raising the profile ____(31) Singapore was recognised in 1992 when she received the 'Special Tourism Ambassador' award. Throughout her life, she ____(32) featured in more than 30 documentary films ____(33) many famous co-stars. These films helped to raise ____(34) awareness about the need for conservation. When Ah Meng passed on in 2008, many people turned ____(35) to pay their final respects. In 2016, the Singapore Zoo announced that Ah Meng's granddaughter would take on her grandmother's name and succeed her as the zoo's icon.' Q26 = ?
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Editing (____–45): Each underlined word contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in each box. Passage: 'I am passionate about reading. Although I have (36) serverel hobbies such as watching movies and hiking, reading books is my (37) faverite pastime. There are a few reasons why I love reading. The first reason is that books (38) rejuevinate me. Reading a book always (39) transported me to faraway lands where I can let my imagination soar. This brings me (40) many joy. The second reason is that reading makes my mind sharp. It is a known fact that reading widely has many advantages. The knowledge I gain (41) for reading enables me to know more about the world. I am also secretly pleased by the fact that whenever I utter a clever (42) kote from a book, everyone around me (43) will be dumbfounded. While most people find reading to be an (44) upheel task, reading is a source of enjoyment for me. I (45) had made it a habit to read at least a chapter before my bedtime daily. Reading may be a chore for others, but definitely not for me!' Q36 (serverel) = ?
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Comprehension Cloze (____–60): Fill in each blank with a suitable word. Passage: 'Looking for a fun and engaging way to stay fit? Skating on wheels is a sport which attracts people of ____(46) ages and backgrounds, from young children to the elderly. It helps you stay active and keep your body ____(47) shape. Skating engages various muscle groups, ____(48) those in the legs and core. It is a great aerobic exercise that ____(49) your heart pumping and boosts blood circulation. Skating regularly can contribute to a healthier circulatory system, cutting down the ____(50) of heart disease. Skating also challenges your body awareness and stability by requiring you to maintain balance and coordination ____(51) in motion. It involves a range of motions ____(52) bending, twisting, and flexing the joints, which promotes joint flexibility and mobility as you glide and manoeuvre on skates. As a low-impact exercise, skating puts less stress on your joints ____(53) running or jumping. This makes it an ____(54) exercise for individuals with joint pain, providing a workout without excessive joint strain. Besides its physical advantages, skating is ____(55) good for your mental health. The concentration ____(56) to maintain the continuous motion during skating helps clear your mind and promote relaxation. Whether you are enjoying skating ____(57) at a rink or outdoors on suitable pavements, remember to wear appropriate ____(58) gear, such as helmets, knee pads and elbow pads, to protect ____(59) from injuries. Additionally, start with a warm-up routine before skating to prepare your muscles for activity and prevent strains or pulls. Overall, skating offers an extensive ____(60) of health benefits. So, take up skating if you have not tried this fun activity!' Q46 = ?
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Synthesis and Transformation: Rewrite the given sentence(s) using the word(s) provided. Your answer must be in one sentence with the same meaning. Original: '"Did you take our dog out for a walk?" Mrs Pang asked her husband.' Begin with: 'Mrs Pang asked ____'.
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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) Kareem did not know that squirrels roam freely in that private housing estate. (b) The driver did not think that he was responsible for the accident. (c) Shawn wanted to cycle to school because it was convenient.
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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 6) (b) this errand (line 22) (c) the others (line 45)
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Fill in the following table by identifying the correct word(s) from the passage. [2m] (a) Which word from lines 14–16 tells us that Kareem did not expect the letter from Grandma? (b) Which 3-word phrase from lines 41–45 tells us that Kareem had enough money for two old models?
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Which two of the following words correctly describe how Shawn felt in lines 48–50? Put a tick ✓ in the box beside each of your answers. [2m] Options: amazed, annoyed, embarrassed, worried, grateful, disappointed.
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