P6 English SA1 2021 — Raffles Girls | Singapore Past Year Paper

Q: Mariam tries her best in everything she does, she will be nominated for the Best Student Award.

(1) If. The two clauses express a conditional relationship. 'If' correctly introduces the condition that leads to the nomination. 'Unless' implies a negative condition, while 'Though' and 'However' suggest contrast, neither of which fits the context.

Q: Neither Jenny nor her sisters ____ about their friends often.

(1) talk. When 'neither... nor' connects two subjects, the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. 'Her sisters' is plural, so the plural verb 'talk' is correct. The adverb 'often' indicates a habitual action, requiring the simple present tense.

Q: The Wright brothers invented ____ first workable aeroplane which could fly for ____ hour.

(3) ... the ... an. 'first workable aeroplane' refers to a specific, unique invention, so the definite article 'the' is appropriate. 'hour' starts with a vowel sound, so the indefinite article 'an' is correct.

Q: Tim rarely goes to the mall on his own, ____?

(2) does he. The main verb 'goes' is in the simple present tense. The adverb 'rarely' gives the main clause a negative meaning, so the tag question should be positive ('does he').

Q: My grandfather always ____ me every morning until I became too heavy for him to do so.

(3) carried. The phrase 'until I became too heavy' indicates that the action of carrying happened in the past and eventually stopped. Therefore, the simple past tense 'carried' is correct for a past habitual action.

Q: Emily, with ____ I am going to the mall, is Tim's sister.

(3) whom. The relative pronoun refers to Emily, who is the object of the preposition 'with'. In formal English, 'whom' is used for the object form of a relative pronoun.

Q: Aunt Gloria is taking Chloe and ____ to Universal Studios this weekend.

(2) me. The pronoun 'me' is the object of the verb 'taking'. 'I' is a subject pronoun, while 'mine' is a possessive pronoun, and 'myself' is a reflexive pronoun; none fit the role of the direct object here.

Q: Being responsible, Cathy has the habit of helping her teacher ____ the books from her classmates.

(1) collect. The construction 'help someone (to) do something' requires the base form of the verb after 'helping'. Therefore, 'collect' is the correct choice.

Q: Although Jake was confronted ____ the bullies, he refused to give in to their demands.

(2) by. In the passive voice, the agent (who performed the action) is introduced by the preposition 'by'. 'Confronted by the bullies' correctly identifies who confronted Jake.

Q: I would have gone to look for Luna and coached her if I ____ the difficulties she was facing.

(3) had known. This is a Type 3 conditional sentence, describing a hypothetical situation in the past. The structure for the 'if' clause is 'if + past perfect' ('had known').

Q1 MCQ 1 mark

Mariam tries her best in everything she does, she will be nominated for the Best Student Award.

Q2 MCQ 1 mark

Neither Jenny nor her sisters ____ about their friends often.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark

The Wright brothers invented ____ first workable aeroplane which could fly for ____ hour.

Q4 MCQ 1 mark

Tim rarely goes to the mall on his own, ____?

Q5 MCQ 1 mark

My grandfather always ____ me every morning until I became too heavy for him to do so.

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

Emily, with ____ I am going to the mall, is Tim's sister.

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

Aunt Gloria is taking Chloe and ____ to Universal Studios this weekend.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

Being responsible, Cathy has the habit of helping her teacher ____ the books from her classmates.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

Although Jake was confronted ____ the bullies, he refused to give in to their demands.

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

I would have gone to look for Luna and coached her if I ____ the difficulties she was facing.

Q11 MCQ 1 mark

The project required the total ____ of the old bridge in order to build something else in its place.

Q12 MCQ 1 mark

Although he spoke about the matter for a long time, his message did not really ____ clearly.

Q13 MCQ 1 mark

He was in ____ about accepting the offer as he found it very difficult to make a decision.

Q14 MCQ 1 mark

As the pain in my foot slowly ____, I was able to walk to the bus.

Q15 MCQ 1 mark

"Remember to wear sunscreen whenever you are ____ to the sun," Ms Lim reminded us.

Q16 MCQ 1 mark

I was four, playing outside in the humid air when I saw my grandfather's truck. It made me ponder, "Grandfather shouldn't have to drive such an ugly truck."

Q17 MCQ 1 mark

Then, I spied a gallon of paint. That gave me an idea of what to do instantly! I got a brush and painted white polka dots all over the truck.

Q18 MCQ 1 mark

That gave me an idea of what to do instantly!

Q19 MCQ 1 mark

It was only moments later that my grandfather said zealously, "Angela, that's the prettiest truck I've ever seen!"

Q20 MCQ 1 mark

He could have chided me. Instead, he lifted my little soul.

Q21 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Why is the first letter of each word of "Raffles Literature Festival" in capital letters?

Q22 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Raffles Literature Festival is held once every ____.

Q23 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Which one of the following activities is not conducted face-to-face?

Q24 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

According to the flyer, which one of the following is not true?

Q25 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

The phrase "new lease of life" under the subheading Donate means that the book will ____.

Q26 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

The deadline to sign up as a volunteer is ____.

Q27 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Some of the information in the flyer is factual while others are opinions. Which one of the following information is a fact?

Q28 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

What is the main purpose of the flyer?

Q29 Structured 1 mark

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Monday that Covid-19 vaccines will be free for all Singaporeans. Long-term residents who ____ currently here also qualify.

Q30 Structured 1 mark

Those who are ____ greatest risk will be given first priority, including healthcare workers and front-line personnel, as well (31) ____ the elderly and the vulnerable.

Q31 Structured 1 mark

Those who are (30) ____ greatest risk will be given first priority, including healthcare workers and front-line personnel, as well ____ the elderly and the vulnerable.

Q32 Structured 1 mark

"Thereafter, the committee proposes to progressively vaccinate the rest of the population ____ December 2021," said PM Lee, referring to a committee of doctors and experts set up by the Health Ministry which (33) ____ responsible for the vaccination strategy in Singapore.

Q33 Structured 1 mark

...referring to a committee of doctors and experts set up by the Health Ministry which ____ responsible for the vaccination strategy in Singapore.

Q34 Structured 1 mark

In a vote ____ confidence for the experts in Singapore who have approved the Pfizer vaccine (35) ____ pandemic use, he added that he and his colleagues in Cabinet would be getting vaccinated early.

Q35 Structured 1 mark

...who have approved the Pfizer vaccine ____ pandemic use...

Q36 Structured 1 mark

While vaccinations are voluntary, he urged people to get vaccinated ____ one is offered to them.

Q37 Structured 1 mark

"When you get yourself vaccinated, ____ only are you protecting yourself, but you are also protecting those you love," said PM Lee.

Q38 Structured 1 mark

"As ____ of us are vaccinated, it will be harder for the virus to spread. We will all be safer as a society."

Q39 Structured 1 mark

Every afternoon, members of the Nanchang School for Blind Children's skipping rope team will gather at the parade square. They then start their regular training on the (39) guidance of coach Xu Li.

Q40 Structured 1 mark

All her students have some form of visual (40) imparement and the team members' ages range within 10 to 16.

Q41 Structured 1 mark

All her students have some form of visual impairment and the team members' ages range (41) within 10 to 16.

Q42 Structured 1 mark

Skipping is a test of aerobic fitness, speed, (42) cordination and skill, which Xu said (43) presents quite a challenge for these students.

Q43 Structured 1 mark

Skipping is a test of aerobic fitness, speed, coordination and skill, which Xu said (43) presents quite a challenge for these students.

Q44 Structured 1 mark

They rely (44) with sound and rhythm to decide their exect movements and need to practise more to build muscle memory.

Q45 Structured 1 mark

After Xu had (45) graduate from National University's Sports Department, she (46) became the team's coach.

Q46 Structured 1 mark

After Xu had graduate from National University's Sports Department, she (46) became the team's coach. Since 2010, the team has (47) win multiple awards...

Q47 Structured 1 mark

Since 2010, the team has (47) win multiple awards in several national competitions, much on the pride of the school.

Q48 Structured 1 mark

...some members are (48) moteevated as they hope to participate in the Tokyo Olympics next year, which (49) was posponed because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Q49 Structured 1 mark

...which (49) was posponed because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Q50 Structured 1 mark

School principal, Xiao Yong, has named the skipping team "The Light". She said that besides rope-skipping, the school offers a (50) vareity of courses for them. Such courses will be beneficial to them in the future.

Q51 Structured 1 mark

I decided at ten that I was going to be a teacher because I wanted superpowers. When I was ____ primary school, I could clearly see that some of my teachers had extraordinary powers.

Q52 Structured 1 mark

I was always the one student in class ____ on what my teachers taught daily, paying (52) attention to every detail.

Q53 Structured 1 mark

Our English teacher could magically transport us to different worlds every day, simply by ____ us stories, creating that exciting adrenaline rush using actions and (53) varying the pitch of his (54) ____ to dramatise the book he was reading.

Q54 Structured 1 mark

...creating that exciting adrenaline rush ____ using actions and varying the pitch of his (54) ____ to dramatise the book he was reading.

Q55 Structured 1 mark

...varying the pitch of his ____ to dramatise the book he was reading.

Q56 Structured 1 mark

Then there was the principal of the school, ____ knew everything about every child.

Q57 Structured 1 mark

You could not avoid her laser-like eyes that could ____ right into you.

Q58 Structured 1 mark

Her hawk-eyed scrutiny often left us feeling like there was ____ escape.

Q59 Structured 1 mark

Our Art teacher could see the 'invisible'. I was ____ of those who remained invisible, being rather quiet and shy as a child.

Q60 Structured 1 mark

____, my teacher would notice me. The unspoken message in her super-powered eyes affirmed me, "I see, know (61) ____ understand you."

Q61 Structured 1 mark

The unspoken message in her super-powered eyes affirmed me, "I see, know ____ understand you."

Q62 Structured 1 mark

She knew when I felt lost and would ____ an ear to hear me out. She would unconditionally offer (63) ____ sound (64) ____.

Q63 Structured 1 mark

She would unconditionally offer ____ sound (64) ____.

Q64 Structured 1 mark

She would unconditionally offer advice ____ sound. Being a dreamer, I found school a bit trying (65) ____ times.

Q65 Structured 1 mark

This helped us to see how the subject could be applied in various situations. After four ____ decades, I could still vividly remember how she found ways to relate Art to daily lives.

Q66 Structured 2 marks

Malek is helpful. He is nominated as the class chairperson. As a result of his ____

Q67 Structured 2 marks

All the girls are expected to wear their pinafores for the graduation party tomorrow. Every ____

Q68 Structured 2 marks

When Bala found out that he had made it into the school team, he jumped for joy. ____ on ____

Q69 Structured 2 marks

Lily left her friend behind. She felt guilty doing that. It was with ____ that ____

Q70 Structured 2 marks

Mary made a drastic improvement. Mr Lim was astonished. Much to ____

Q71 Open-ended 2 marks

In paragraph 1, why did the little boy have to work hard in the fields, barns and sheds 'all day long, day after day'? (2m)

Q72 Open-ended 1 mark

Which word in paragraph 1 tells you that the house on the far hill looked different to the little boy? (1m)

Q73 Structured 3 marks 🖼 Visual

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) Word(s) from the passage it (line 3) this (line 8) It (line 11)

Q74 Open-ended 2 marks

Explain clearly why the little boy had 'wept bitterly' (line 16) upon coming up to the house. (2m)

Q75 Structured 2 marks

Identify the two actions that showed that the woman had treated the little boy welcomingly. (2m) (i) (ii)

Q76 Structured 2 marks 🖼 Visual

Fill in the table below to match what the writer compared each of the little girl's physical features to. (2m) The little girl's physical features: a) Hair b) Eyes

Q77 Structured 3 marks 🖼 Visual

Using information from lines 9 to 33, state whether each statement in the table below is true or false, then give one reason why you think so. (3m) Statement The little boy kept himself entertained as he went on his walk. The little girl came from a well-to-do family. The little boy had been eager to see the house the little girl had spoken about.

Q78 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 boy took a walk by himself to see a house. ____ The boy's mother, little sister and father welcomed him home. ____ The boy realised that his house had 'windows of gold and diamonds'.

Q79 MCQ 2 marks 🖼 Visual

Which two of the following words correctly describe the little boy's character in this story? Put a tick in the box beside each of your answers. (2m) DO NOT TICK MORE THAN TWO BOXES. Indifferent [ ] Hostile [ ] Curious [ ] Humorous [ ] Reserved [ ] Hardworking [ ]

Q80 Structured 2 marks

The little boy learned that things were not always what they appeared to be. (a) Pick out the six-word phrase in paragraph 6 that tells us so. (1m) (b) What made him realise that? (1m)

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