P6 English SA2 2015 — Nanyang

Q: Much to their dismay, the train __________ by the time they reached the station.

C. had left. The train leaving happened before they reached the station (a past action before another past action), so the past perfect 'had left' is required.

Q: Neither of the sick puppies __________ interested in having dinner last night.

C. was. 'Neither' is singular and 'last night' signals past tense, so the singular past verb 'was' is correct.

Q: The eloquent debater __________ you saw at the debate finals yesterday is my classmate.

C. whom. The relative pronoun refers to a person (the debater) functioning as the object of 'saw', so 'whom' is used.

Q: "__________ I attend Mr Lim's enrichment class today?" the child asked his mother eagerly.

A. Can. The child is eagerly asking for permission/possibility to attend, so 'Can' fits the eager request.

Q: My father's car __________ since last week.

B. has broken down. 'Since last week' describes a state continuing up to the present, requiring the present perfect 'has broken down'.

Q: As there were no signs of a forced entry, the master of the house could not rule __________ the possibility that the burglary was an inside job.

B. out. The phrasal verb 'rule out' means to eliminate a possibility, which fits the context.

Q: You should not buy a new mobile phone every year __________ you have the means to as the money can be better spent in other ways.

B. even if. 'Even if' introduces a concession — having the means still does not justify the purchase.

Q: When he returned from his vacation, he found out that many changes had taken place __________ his absence.

D. during. 'During' shows the changes happened throughout the period of his absence.

Q: Everyone __________ in class when the discipline master stepped in.

C. was chatting. 'Everyone' is singular and the past action was ongoing, so the singular past continuous 'was chatting' is correct.

Q: "We shouldn't eat too much junk food, __________?" asked Jane.

C. should we. A negative statement ('shouldn't') takes a positive tag question with the matching subject and modal: 'should we'.

P6 English 2015 SA2 80 questions 95 marks

Source: Nanyang, 2015

This P6 English SA2 paper from Nanyang (2015) covers cloze passage, grammar, comprehension, editing and spelling, vocabulary and sentence synthesis and transformation across 80 questions worth 95 marks. Practise English the way it's tested at P6 level in Singapore, with step-by-step answers on LearnBuddy.

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Q1 MCQ 1 mark

Much to their dismay, the train __________ by the time they reached the station.

Q2 MCQ 1 mark

Neither of the sick puppies __________ interested in having dinner last night.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark

The eloquent debater __________ you saw at the debate finals yesterday is my classmate.

Q4 MCQ 1 mark

"__________ I attend Mr Lim's enrichment class today?" the child asked his mother eagerly.

Q5 MCQ 1 mark

My father's car __________ since last week.

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

As there were no signs of a forced entry, the master of the house could not rule __________ the possibility that the burglary was an inside job.

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

You should not buy a new mobile phone every year __________ you have the means to as the money can be better spent in other ways.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

When he returned from his vacation, he found out that many changes had taken place __________ his absence.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

Everyone __________ in class when the discipline master stepped in.

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

"We shouldn't eat too much junk food, __________?" asked Jane.

Q11 MCQ 1 mark

One of the __________ of the carnival is the performance by the dancing elephant.

Q12 MCQ 1 mark

The culprit decided to __________ a story in order to throw the detectives off his trail.

Q13 MCQ 1 mark

People who do not think before they act often have to suffer the __________ of their actions.

Q14 MCQ 1 mark

In a family with many young children, arguments and fights over toys are __________.

Q15 MCQ 1 mark

Mr Tan injured his foot badly and has been __________ ever since.

Q16 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'renowned' as used in the passage: "His most renowned painting, the 'Mona Lisa', is widely acclaimed as a masterpiece."

Q17 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'acclaimed' as used in the passage: "...is widely acclaimed as a masterpiece."

Q18 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'charming' as used in the passage: "...the charming smile on her face lends an air of mystery."

Q19 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'secured' as used in the passage: "...hangs in the Louvre Museum in Paris, secured by bulletproof glass..."

Q20 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'regarded' as used in the passage: "...and is regarded as a priceless national treasure."

Q21 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Who is the most likely target audience of this poster?

Q22 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

The main purpose of the flyer is to __________.

Q23 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

If you would like to register for the event, you should __________.

Q24 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Which of the following is not a likely reason to explain why the organiser offered a registration discount?

Q25 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Some of the details in the flyer are facts; some are opinions. Which of the following sentences taken from the flyer shows an opinion?

Q26 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Based on the flyer, which of the following statements is true?

Q27 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Which of the following activities requires participants to bring along something from home?

Q28 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

James has just completed his PSLE examinations and would like to participate in the carnival, but his family members are not able to join him. Which of the following activities will be most suitable for him?

Q29 Open-ended 1 mark

From the list of words given (A about, B at, C can, D even, E for, F has, G have, H in, J may, K on, L out, M than, N this, P through, Q to), choose the most suitable word for the blank: "Little is known __________ their habits."

Q30 Open-ended 1 mark

Choose the most suitable word for the blank: "At one end, surrounding a beak-like mouth strong enough to cut __________ steel cable, are five pairs of arms."

Q31 Open-ended 1 mark

Choose the most suitable word for the blank: "One pair, thinner and longer __________ the rest, is used to catch food..."

Q32 Open-ended 1 mark

Choose the most suitable word for the blank: "...is used to catch food and bring it __________ the mouth."

Q33 Open-ended 1 mark

Choose the most suitable word for the blank: "Giant squids move through the ocean by forcing jets of water __________ of their bodies."

Q34 Open-ended 1 mark

Choose the most suitable word for the blank: "They eat fish, other squids, and __________ baby sharks."

Q35 Open-ended 1 mark

Choose the most suitable word for the blank: "A story in which sea monsters pulled a whole ship under the water __________ have been based on the giant squid."

Q36 Open-ended 1 mark

Choose the most suitable word for the blank: "How big __________ a squid get?"

Q37 Open-ended 1 mark

Choose the most suitable word for the blank: "...some people __________ estimated that they might grow as large as one hundred feet..."

Q38 Open-ended 1 mark

Choose the most suitable word for the blank: "...though no squid near __________ size has ever been scientifically documented."

Q39 Open-ended 1 mark

Each underlined word contains a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word. Underlined word: 'imeasurabal' in "The benefits ants bring us are imeasurabal."

Q40 Open-ended 1 mark

Write the correct word for the underlined error: 'seene' in "Ants work behind the seene..."

Q41 Open-ended 1 mark

Write the correct word for the underlined error: 'observe' in "...so that the benefits to us are not directly observe."

Q42 Open-ended 1 mark

Write the correct word for the underlined error: 'does' in "...some of the beneficial things that these little creatures does."

Q43 Open-ended 1 mark

Write the correct word for the underlined error: 'kolany' in "As the ants begin to develop their kolany..."

Q44 Open-ended 1 mark

Write the correct word for the underlined error: 'seperating' in "...they naturally aerate the soil by seperating and moving particles of soil..."

Q45 Open-ended 1 mark

Write the correct word for the underlined error: 'many' in "...moving particles of soil, many like an earthworm does."

Q46 Open-ended 1 mark

Write the correct word for the underlined error: 'deep' in "As their tunnels go deep and the ants begin to construct their various chambers..."

Q47 Open-ended 1 mark

Write the correct word for the underlined error: 'provide' in "...spreading throughout the ants' tunnels and provide oxygen to the soil..."

Q48 Open-ended 1 mark

Write the correct word for the underlined error: 'contributed' in "Ants' large, diverse diet contributed to decomposition..."

Q49 Open-ended 1 mark

Write the correct word for the underlined error: 'esensial' in "Ants also perform an esensial function for some plant species..."

Q50 Open-ended 1 mark

Write the correct word for the underlined error: 'forayging' in "While forayging for food, an ant may pick up a seed..."

Q51 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: "I had passed through four checkpoints when I __________ at an area where there were sand dunes."

Q52 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: "I was alone and silently proud that I was __________ of the other participants who were still slogging behind me."

Q53 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: "I was swallowed by a yellow wall of __________."

Q54 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: "I felt a sharp, stinging __________ in my eyes."

Q55 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: "I understood for the first time how violent a sandstorm __________ be."

Q56 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: "I turned my back on the wind and wrapped a scarf around my face to __________ the sand from wounding me."

Q57 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: "Apprehension __________ my heart as I staggered along."

Q58 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: "I knelt down under the small tree, __________ on to the thin trunk for dear life."

Q59 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: "When the wind __________ down, it was already dark."

Q60 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: "I __________ myself that there was still a chance to win the race the next day."

Q61 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: "I could no longer __________ the place."

Q62 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: "...I had a compass and a map which I could use to __________ around the place."

Q63 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: "...the other participants must be in the same __________ as me."

Q64 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: "That was when realisation hit me. I finally __________ that I was lost."

Q65 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: "The sound of a helicopter coming towards me was __________ to my ears."

Q66 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the sentence using the word(s) provided, keeping the same meaning, in one sentence: "When will the concert begin?" Mrs Tan asked. — Begin with: Mrs Tan asked __________

Q67 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite, keeping the same meaning: The teachers were angry with the rude boy's behaviour. — Begin with: The rude boy's behaviour __________

Q68 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite, keeping the same meaning: Jenny shouted excitedly after she heard the great news. — Begin with: On __________

Q69 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite, keeping the same meaning: He was anxious. He stuttered during the presentation. — Begin with: Due to his __________

Q70 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite as one sentence, keeping the same meaning: This is George. You will be taking George's class next week. — Use: whose

Q71 Open-ended 1 mark

Which two-word phrase in paragraph one shows how early Tom had to wake up? (1m)

Q72 Structured 2 marks

Identify the word that matches the meaning in each box below. The words can be found in paragraphs 1 and 2. (2m) (a) fatigue (b) deliberated

Q73 Open-ended 2 marks

Why did Tom decide to cross the stretch of road even after he saw that the water level that day was slightly higher than normal? (2m)

Q74 Open-ended 2 marks

What does "this" in line 14 refer to? (2m)

Q75 Structured 3 marks

From paragraph 4, list down three problems that Tom faced in evacuating the children quickly. (3m) (a) ___ (b) ___ (c) ___

Q76 Open-ended 2 marks

Why do you think the children were "looking at Tom hopefully"? (line 25) (2m)

Q77 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) Statements: (a) The children were tired when they boarded the bus. (b) Tom realised that the water was rising before he crossed over. (c) Tom had to explain to the children how they were going to get out of the bus.

Q78 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) ___ Tom climbed up to the roof of the bus. ___ Jocelyn climbed through the hatch. ___ Sammy saw the police and the fire brigade.

Q79 Open-ended 2 marks

In what way was Jocelyn behaving like a mature adult? (2m)

Q80 Open-ended 2 marks

In what way were the authorities equipped to help Tom and the children? (2m)

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