This P6 English SA2 paper from Nanyang (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🖼 Visual
The pictures below show Alice discussing with her brother how she should set up a recycling corner at home. Study the pictures carefully.
Your Task: Imagine you are Alice. Write an article for your school newsletter to share your experience setting up a recycling corner at home. You are to refer to the pictures and information on page 2 for your article. The bullet point underlined below requires you to come up with your own information.
In your writing, include the following key information:
- why you wanted to set up a recycling corner at home
- the advice you were given about setting up the recycling corner
- how you made sure your family members remembered to recycle items
- two things your family members did after you first set up the recycling corner
- how long it took you to sort out the recyclable items from the storeroom
You may reorder the points. Remember to write in complete sentences.
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By the time we arrived at the party, most of the guests __________ and the venue was rather empty.
(1) had left
(2) have left
(3) are leaving
(4) were leaving
Q2MCQ1 mark
Neither of the twins __________ willing to share their toys.
(1) is
(2) are
(3) were
(4) have been
Q2Open-ended36 marks🖼 Visual
Write a composition of at least 150 words about a meaningful encounter. The pictures are provided to help you think about this topic. Your composition must be based on one or more of these pictures. Consider the following points when you plan your composition: What was the encounter? What was meaningful about the encounter. You may use the points in any order and include other relevant points as well.
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You __________ have completed the assignment when you were free last Friday, but you chose to put it off and have to rush through the work now.
(1) must
(2) might
(3) would
(4) should
Q4MCQ1 mark
Our neighbours were kind enough to lend us __________ car for the trip.
(1) his
(2) they
(3) their
(4) theirs
Q5MCQ1 mark
There wasn't __________ bread left, so I had to eat cereal instead.
(1) few
(2) many
(3) much
(4) several
Q6MCQ1 mark
"I stayed up all night revising, __________ I still forgot the formula during the exam," said Bryan.
(1) as
(2) so
(3) but
(4) and
Q7MCQ1 mark
He's been working late every night this week, __________?
(1) is he
(2) didn't he
(3) hasn't he
(4) doesn't he
Q8MCQ1 mark
He was __________ the impression that the meeting had been cancelled upon seeing the empty meeting room.
(1) by
(2) on
(3) with
(4) under
Q9MCQ1 mark
The teacher praised the student __________ composition was the most creative.
(1) who
(2) which
(3) whom
(4) whose
Q10MCQ1 mark
Sandra noticed her teacher __________ at her in disapproval throughout the entire presentation.
(1) looks
(2) looked
(3) to look
(4) looking
Q11MCQ1 mark
The audience watched in awe as the archer hit the target with remarkable __________.
(1) detail
(2) agility
(3) clarity
(4) precision
Q12MCQ1 mark
The villagers struggled to __________ themselves during the harsh winter with the limited food supplies they had.
(1) control
(2) endure
(3) sustain
(4) preserve
Q13MCQ1 mark
The students completed the experiment __________, following every step closely.
(1) wilfully
(2) intuitively
(3) haphazardly
(4) meticulously
Q14MCQ1 mark
Engrossed in her book, Sarah was completely __________ to the noise around her.
(1) attuned
(2) oblivious
(3) receptive
(4) sensitive
Q15MCQ1 mark
Even though he was feeling unwell, Jayden decided to __________ with his promise to volunteer at the old folks' home.
(1) put up
(2) do away
(3) catch on
(4) follow through
Q16MCQ1 mark
[Vocabulary cloze — 'engaging' in passage about gaming addiction] (1) amusing (2) tempting (3) satisfying (4) captivating
Q17MCQ1 mark
[Vocabulary cloze — 'caught up' in passage about gaming addiction] (1) absorbed (2) distracted (3) indifferent (4) overwhelmed
Q18MCQ1 mark
[Vocabulary cloze — 'resistance' in passage about gaming addiction] (1) hesitation (2) opposition (3) discomfort (4) stubbornness
Q19MCQ1 mark
[Vocabulary cloze — 'compelling' in passage about gaming addiction] (1) necessary (2) irresistible (3) persuasive (4) compulsory
Q20MCQ1 mark
[Vocabulary cloze — 'fosters' in passage about gaming addiction] (1) limits (2) creates (3) controls (4) develops
Q21MCQ1 mark
The writer made the statement, "The Future in Your Hands", in Text 1 to emphasise that the Sunburst X10 is __________.
(1) better than current phone models
(2) guaranteed to improve in the future
(3) small enough to fit into anyone's hands
(4) suitable for future generations of people
Q22MCQ1 mark
"Take shots like a professional!" The picture supports this statement by giving the impression that the camera __________.
(1) takes high quality photographs
(2) takes clear pictures even in the dark
(3) zooms in on distant places automatically
(4) is suitable for professional photographers
Q23MCQ1 mark
Based on Text 2, what does the writer suggest about the real improvements in new phone models?
(1) They make old phone models stop working properly
(2) They are only noticeable in certain expensive models.
(3) They are necessary to keep up with the latest technology.
(4) They may not be significant enough to justify the price increase.
Q24MCQ1 mark
What advice does the article in Text 2 give to consumers who are thinking about buying a new phone?
(1) Compare different brands carefully before buying.
(2) Wait for prices of new models to drop before buying.
(3) Replace parts of the old phone instead of buying a new one
(4) Only buy phones with much larger batteries or better hardware.
Q25MCQ1 mark
Which of the following statements based on Text 2 most clearly challenges the way Nova's new model is promoted in Text 1?
(1) The actual difference between old and new models is often minor.
(2) A common advertising strategy is to highlight better performance features.
(3) New models may seem exciting, but their higher prices are not always justified.
(4) Improvements like longer battery life may not be good enough a reason to buy a whole new phone.
Q26Open-ended1 mark
Maria Hertogh's court case in Singapore received a lot of attention. __________(26) over in the Netherlands, film crews covered the development of the case.
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People only got to hear about their tragic stories years later, __________(33) of which reminded us of the impact of separating children from their loved ones.
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Cloze (Trekking passage): Most people can only share stories about trekking based on what they have seen in books or movies. However, only a few people have actually experienced __________(46) it is really like to hike through tall, snowy mountains and see the amazing views for __________(47).
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To the faint-hearted, having to trek mountainous terrains and staying overnight in tents where one is __________(49) to sudden changes in weather is considered an __________(50).
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For those who appreciate it, it is a test of strength and being able to enjoy the beauty of nature along the way makes facing all the challenges __________(51).
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One of the greatest trekking expeditions of all was that of Tenzing Norgay's, a legendary mountaineering guide who made history __________(52) bravely reaching the summit of Mount Everest with Sir Edmund Hillary.
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When hikers are prepared for the challenges that lie __________(59), the mountains actually offer a journey that is __________(60) deeply rewarding and unforgettable.
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Synthesis & Transformation: "I was reading a thrilling novel last night," Lily told her cousin.
Rewrite beginning with: Lily told her cousin __________.
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Synthesis & Transformation: If the coach had not encouraged us, we would have given up halfway.
Rewrite beginning with: Without the coach's __________.
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Synthesis & Transformation: The florist described in detail the floral arrangement at the banquet hall.
Rewrite beginning with: The florist gave a __________.
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Based on lines 11 to 24, state whether each statement in the table below is true or false, then give one reason why you think so. [3m]
Statement 1: Eva was likely to have been hit by a motorcycle.
Statement 2: Gary's mother was indifferent to Eva's injury.
Statement 3: The vet was careful in handling Eva's condition.
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Write 1, 2 and 3 in the blanks below to indicate the order in which the events occurred in the passage. [1m]
___ The vet informed Gary and his mother that Eva would take some time to recover.
___ Eva was nursed back to health at Gary's house.
___ Gary found Eva badly hurt on the pavement by the road.
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Based on the information from lines 25 to 35, fill in the blanks in the following table. [2m]
Event: Gary checked online and found out that Eva was showing him affection.
How Gary felt: a) __________
What Gary did: He went to tell his mother what he had discovered.
Event: Gary's mother knew her son loved Eva and had taken good care of her.
How Gary's mother felt: proud
What Gary's mother did: b) __________
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Look at the table below. What do the word(s) in the left column refer to in the passage? Write your answers in the column on the right. [3m]
Word(s) from the passage: his role (line 5)
Word(s) from the passage: the hardest part (line 20)
Word(s) from the passage: cage rest (line 29)
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In the last paragraph, Aunty Daisy said that one good turn deserved another. What was the good thing that Gary did and what did he deserve in return? [2m]
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