P6 English SA1 2018 — Raffles Girls

Q: Either Ken or his brother ____ how to play the piano as I remember seeing one of them playing at the music school before.

C. knows. With 'either...or', the verb agrees with the nearer subject 'his brother' (singular), and the present tense fits the ongoing fact, so 'knows' is correct.

Q: The show had already ____ when we arrived at the theatre.

C. begun. The past perfect 'had already' requires the past participle 'begun'.

Q: "Twenty dollars ____ a lot of money to spend on a plate of chicken rice. I am unwilling to spend that amount of money," said Mary.

A. is. A sum of money is treated as a single amount (singular), and the present tense matches 'I am unwilling', so 'is' is correct.

Q: Years of gambling woes drove him ____ depression.

B. to. The collocation is 'drove him to depression', indicating the result/destination of the action.

Q: Kelly seldom goes to the park, ____ she?

C. does. 'Seldom' carries a negative meaning, so the question tag must be positive and agree with the present-tense singular subject: 'does she'.

Q: I need ____ advice now as I do not know which dress suits me better.

C. some. 'Advice' is uncountable and the sense is positive, so 'some' is correct ('few'/'many' are for countables; 'little' has a negative sense).

Q: The forest fire could not be contained ____ the firefighters had worked through the night to try to put it out.

C. although. A contrast is needed between the effort and the result, and 'although' is the conjunction that joins the two clauses ('despite' needs a noun/gerund; 'however' is an adverb).

Q: I will bake another cake should Janice ____ to take one home later.

A. want. In the inverted conditional 'should Janice ____', the base form 'want' is required.

Q: The man ____ dog was missing had put up several posters in the neighbourhood.

D. whose. Possession of the dog by the man calls for the possessive relative pronoun 'whose'.

Q: Mother gave Julia and ____ several books to read during the holidays.

B. me. The pronoun is the indirect object of 'gave', so the object pronoun 'me' is correct.

P6 English 2018 SA1 80 questions 95 marks

Source: Raffles Girls, 2018

This P6 English SA1 paper from Raffles Girls (2018) covers cloze passage, editing and spelling, comprehension, vocabulary, sentence synthesis and transformation and visual text and situational writing 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

Either Ken or his brother ____ how to play the piano as I remember seeing one of them playing at the music school before.

Q2 MCQ 1 mark

The show had already ____ when we arrived at the theatre.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark

"Twenty dollars ____ a lot of money to spend on a plate of chicken rice. I am unwilling to spend that amount of money," said Mary.

Q4 MCQ 1 mark

Years of gambling woes drove him ____ depression.

Q5 MCQ 1 mark

Kelly seldom goes to the park, ____ she?

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

I need ____ advice now as I do not know which dress suits me better.

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

The forest fire could not be contained ____ the firefighters had worked through the night to try to put it out.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

I will bake another cake should Janice ____ to take one home later.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

The man ____ dog was missing had put up several posters in the neighbourhood.

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

Mother gave Julia and ____ several books to read during the holidays.

Q11 MCQ 1 mark

"Listen, everybody. Let's stop ____ and get to work. It is getting late," said the class monitress.

Q12 MCQ 1 mark

I must learn to ____ my tasks in order to determine which is the most important one that needs to be completed first.

Q13 MCQ 1 mark

Many residents were forced to ____ from their homes when a fast-moving wildfire ripped through southern California.

Q14 MCQ 1 mark

The prefects' proposal for daily extended recess was ____ by the principal and it will be implemented in the new academic year.

Q15 MCQ 1 mark

King Edward will ____ his throne to the prince who will take over as the new king.

Q16 MCQ 1 mark

In Asia, the birthplace of the selfie stick and the emoji, the smart phone is central to many Asian societies. (Choose the word closest in meaning to 'central'.)

Q17 MCQ 1 mark

According to psychologists, smartphone addiction in Asia is fast on the rise and the concern is that those most susceptible to the addiction are getting younger. (Choose the word(s) closest in meaning to 'fast on the rise'.)

Q18 MCQ 1 mark

In Asia, where it is typical of students to devote long hours to homework, the device may be their only connection to friends. (Choose the word closest in meaning to 'devote'.)

Q19 MCQ 1 mark

Thus, the smartphone may be seen as their sole key to wider human connection. (Choose the word closest in meaning to 'sole'.)

Q20 MCQ 1 mark

Vulnerable children and young adults can feel disoriented, resulting in being unable to connect to others without it. (Choose the word closest in meaning to 'disoriented'.)

Q21 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

The Health Fair is held ____ .

Q22 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

This event is mainly organised for ____ .

Q23 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Which one of the following is a likely reason why the Health Fair is an event not to be missed?

Q24 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Why are many exclamation marks used in the poster?

Q25 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Sarah wants to find out more about preparing a balanced meal. Which event will interest her at the Health Fair?

Q26 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Which one of the following will not be checked on when a visitor goes for free health screenings?

Q27 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Which one of the following statements about the Health Promotion Council is not true?

Q28 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

The main aim of the poster is to ____ .

Q29 Open-ended 1 mark

It is the oldest Nevada State Park and was formally opened as Nevada's first national state park ____ 1934.

Q30 Open-ended 1 mark

The Valley of Fire State Park covers ____ area of about 142 square kilometres.

Q31 Open-ended 1 mark

The Valley of Fire was named ____ its magnificent red sandstone formations that were formed from great shifting sand dunes more than 150 million years ago.

Q32 Open-ended 1 mark

These brilliant sandstone formations appear to be ____ fire when reflecting the sun's rays.

Q33 Open-ended 1 mark

Winters are mild with temperatures ranging ____ freezing to 25 degrees Celcius.

Q34 Open-ended 1 mark

The Valley of Fire Road is the main road through ____ park.

Q35 Open-ended 1 mark

The east ____ west entrances of the park are connected by this road.

Q36 Open-ended 1 mark

Prehistoric people of The Valley of Fire included the Anasazi, who ____ farmers from the nearby fertile Moapa Valley.

Q37 Open-ended 1 mark

Their visits ____ The Valley of Fire probably involved hunting, food gathering and religious ceremonies.

Q38 Open-ended 1 mark

The Valley of Fire is teeming ____ wildlife, but most of the animals that reside in The Valley of Fire are nocturnal.

Q39 Open-ended 1 mark

Chia seeds have become very popular lately. They are easily to digest when prepared properly. (Correct the underlined word 'easily'.)

Q40 Open-ended 1 mark

...and a very versatile ingredient that can be add easily to recipes. (Correct the underlined word 'add'.)

Q41 Open-ended 1 mark

Originaly grown in Mexico, the seeds were highly valued for their medicinel properties and nutritional value. (Correct the underlined word 'Originaly'.)

Q42 Open-ended 1 mark

Originaly grown in Mexico, the seeds were highly valued for their medicinel properties and nutritional value. (Correct the underlined word 'medicinel'.)

Q43 Open-ended 1 mark

The chia seed is nutrient-dense and packs a punch with energy-boosting power. (Correct the underlined word 'with'.)

Q44 Open-ended 1 mark

In the past, Aztec warriors eat chia seeds to give them high energy and endurance. (Correct the underlined word 'eat'.)

Q45 Open-ended 1 mark

They said just one spoonful of chia seeds could sustain them in 24 hours. (Correct the underlined word 'in'.)

Q46 Open-ended 1 mark

Chia means "strength" in the Mayan language and chia seeds were known by "runners' food" for runners. (Correct the underlined word 'by'.)

Q47 Open-ended 1 mark

Warriors would also use them as fwel while running long distances or during battles. (Correct the underlined word 'fwel'.)

Q48 Open-ended 1 mark

Recent research has also found that the benifeets of eating chia seeds include promoting healthy skin... (Correct the underlined word 'benifeets'.)

Q49 Open-ended 1 mark

...supporting the heart and digestive system, building stronger bones and musles. (Correct the underlined word 'musles'.)

Q50 Open-ended 1 mark

Chia seeds are very high in fibre. One serving can provide the recornended fibre intake for the day. (Correct the underlined word 'recornended'.)

Q51 Open-ended 1 mark

The North African country has been hit ____ its worst drought in 50 years. (Fill in the blank with a suitable word.)

Q52 Open-ended 1 mark

It is widely expected that emergency food aid for 10 million Ethiopians will run ____ unless more funds can be raised. (Fill in the blank with a suitable word.)

Q53 Open-ended 1 mark

The international community has less than three weeks to ____ $245 million to fund the charity's emergency food aid programme. (Fill in the blank with a suitable word.)

Q54 Open-ended 1 mark

...to fund the charity's emergency food aid programme to ____ a likely increase in severe malnutrition cases. (Fill in the blank with a suitable word.)

Q55 Open-ended 1 mark

The money will go towards supplying ____ for the starving Ethiopians. (Fill in the blank with a suitable word.)

Q56 Open-ended 1 mark

If the funds do not ____ in time, there will be a critical shortage in the food supply. (Fill in the blank with a suitable word.)

Q57 Open-ended 1 mark

...there will be a critical shortage in the food supply and many Ethiopians will die from ____. (Fill in the blank with a suitable word.)

Q58 Open-ended 1 mark

Ethiopia... is no stranger to natural ____ such as drought. (Fill in the blank with a suitable word.)

Q59 Open-ended 1 mark

Since most Ethiopians are farmers who ____ on seasonal rains, such extreme dry weather conditions... (Fill in the blank with a suitable word.)

Q60 Open-ended 1 mark

...such extreme dry weather conditions ____ disrupt the country's food supply. (Fill in the blank with a suitable word.)

Q61 Open-ended 1 mark

The latest drought was brought on by extreme weather conditions ____ destroyed crops throughout most parts of Africa. (Fill in the blank with a suitable word.)

Q62 Open-ended 1 mark

Ethiopia is one of the countries hardest ____. (Fill in the blank with a suitable word.)

Q63 Open-ended 1 mark

United Nations say that over 400,000 Ethiopian children under the age of five ____ from severe malnutrition due to lack of food. (Fill in the blank with a suitable word.)

Q64 Open-ended 1 mark

This will affect their physical and mental ____. (Fill in the blank with a suitable word.)

Q65 Open-ended 1 mark

In order to prevent these irreversible consequences of malnutrition, these children will ____ urgent treatment. (Fill in the blank with a suitable word.)

Q66 Open-ended 2 marks

"Did you write this story?" Mrs Tan asked Emily. Rewrite: Mrs Tan asked Emily ____

Q67 Open-ended 2 marks

John was careless. He broke the cup. Rewrite: Due to John's ____

Q68 Open-ended 2 marks

Tina and her sister are not attending the ceremony. Rewrite: Neither Tina nor ____

Q69 Open-ended 2 marks

The deer fled when it spotted the tiger among the bushes. Rewrite: Upon ____

Q70 Open-ended 2 marks

The two documents are attached with a paper clip. Rewrite: Attaching the ____

Q71 Open-ended 1 mark

What brought the writer to Philadelphia? [1m]

Q72 Open-ended 1 mark

Which sentence in paragraph 1 tells us that the writer did not go to Philadelphia on her own? [1m]

Q73 Open-ended 3 marks

List three reasons why the writer was worried about walking to the theatre all by herself in paragraphs 1 and 2. [3m]

Q74 Open-ended 2 marks

Explain why "warning bells began to sound" in the writer's head in line 17. [2m]

Q75 Open-ended 1 mark

What does "it" in line 21 refer to? [1m]

Q76 Structured 4 marks

There were several moments when the writer felt fearful. In the table below, state what she did to overcome her fears on each occasion and the reason for her actions. [4m] Occasions: (a) She stood outside the theatre wondering if she should hurry back to her hotel. (b) She sat in her seat fearfully while waiting for the show to start.

Q77 Structured 1 mark

Write 1, 2 and 3 in the blanks below to indicate the order in which the events occurred in the story. [1m] ____ The writer made new friends. ____ The writer decided to go to the theatre. ____ A group of bikers escorted the animal rescue group from New Jersey.

Q78 Structured 3 marks

Based on the story, state whether each statement in the table below is true or false, then give one reason why you think so. [3m] (a) The writer entered the theatre for free. (b) The writer regretted going to the theatre once she was seated. (c) The writer became a fan of the band that was the opening act in the theatre.

Q79 Structured 2 marks

Which two of the following words best describe how the writer felt towards the bikers in the last paragraph? Put a tick in the box beside each of your answers. [2m] (admiration / discouraged / entertained / fearful / respect / worried)

Q80 Open-ended 2 marks

Do you think the writer would "venture into the unknown" again after this adventure? Support your answer based on information given in the passage. [2m]

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