P6 English SA2 2025 — Raffles Girls | Singapore Past Year Paper

Q: He'd be ready to face any challenge that came his way after months of hard work, _______?

D. wouldn't he. 'He'd' is the contraction of 'He would'. The matching question tag for 'would' in a positive statement is the negative 'wouldn't he'.

Q: Martha is keen _______ painting. Her works have won many art competitions.

C. on. The fixed collocation is 'keen on' followed by a gerund (painting) to express enthusiasm for an activity.

Q: At the upcoming competition, the team _______ to showcase their skills and prove their dedication to the panel of judges.

C. will be excited. The phrase 'At the upcoming competition' refers to a future event, so the simple future tense 'will be excited' is required.

Q: Whether the students achieve their goals _______ on the effort they put in.

B. hinges. The subject is the noun clause 'Whether the students achieve their goals', which is treated as singular, so it takes the singular verb 'hinges'.

Q: Lucy _______ better take an umbrella because it is going to rain soon.

B. had. The idiomatic modal phrase 'had better' is used to give strong advice or a warning. 'Lucy had better take an umbrella' is the correct form.

Q: She had been practising her dance routine tirelessly until she _______ ready and confident to perform last week.

C. was. The time marker 'last week' and the past perfect continuous 'had been practising' require a singular past tense verb, so 'was' agrees with the singular subject 'she'.

Q: Yesterday, my mother and _______ baked a delicious chocolate cake.

A. I. The blank is part of the compound subject of the verb 'baked', so the subject pronoun 'I' is required (not the object pronoun 'me').

Q: From the corner of his eye, he saw the vase _______, crashing loudly onto the floor.

A. fall. After verbs of perception like 'saw', the bare infinitive 'fall' is used to describe a complete observed action.

Q: "I _______ the school if it had the CCA I wanted," Ken sighed.

C. would choose. This is a second conditional (hypothetical) sentence: 'if + past simple, would + base verb'. 'Would choose' matches the 'if it had' clause.

Q: _______ studying hard for her examinations, Siti also volunteers regularly, helping those in need and making a positive impact on others.

D. Other than. 'Other than' means 'in addition to / besides', which fits the sense that Siti studies hard AND also volunteers — the two activities are added together, not contrasted.

Q1 MCQ 1 mark

He'd be ready to face any challenge that came his way after months of hard work, _______?

Q2 MCQ 1 mark

Martha is keen _______ painting. Her works have won many art competitions.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark

At the upcoming competition, the team _______ to showcase their skills and prove their dedication to the panel of judges.

Q4 MCQ 1 mark

Whether the students achieve their goals _______ on the effort they put in.

Q5 MCQ 1 mark

Lucy _______ better take an umbrella because it is going to rain soon.

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

She had been practising her dance routine tirelessly until she _______ ready and confident to perform last week.

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

Yesterday, my mother and _______ baked a delicious chocolate cake.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

From the corner of his eye, he saw the vase _______, crashing loudly onto the floor.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

"I _______ the school if it had the CCA I wanted," Ken sighed.

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

_______ studying hard for her examinations, Siti also volunteers regularly, helping those in need and making a positive impact on others.

Q11 MCQ 1 mark

Claire was very careful and put in much effort to _______ complete the project.

Q12 MCQ 1 mark

The doctor advised Amy to cut _______ on sugar to improve her health.

Q13 MCQ 1 mark

The artist carefully examined the _______ details of the painting, ensuring every brushstroke captured the essence of the scene.

Q14 MCQ 1 mark

The student spoke with _______ enthusiasm during the presentation, hoping to impress the judges with her thoughtful ideas.

Q15 MCQ 1 mark

We must find a way to _______ our differences and work together to build a better and brighter future.

Q16 MCQ 1 mark

As a national para-swimmer, Yip Pin Xiu juggles 13 training sessions a week, school and family commitments. She often sacrifices time with loved ones for training but the experience has raised (16) her morale and taught her resilience. [Closest in meaning to 'raised']

Q17 MCQ 1 mark

The event included hands-on activities and is part of an engaging Team Singapore school outreach programme to promote (17) the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games. [Closest in meaning to 'promote']

Q18 MCQ 1 mark

Yip, who set two world records in quick succession (18) at the International Paralympic Committee Swimming European Open Championship, enjoyed speaking to the young audience. [Closest in meaning to 'in quick succession']

Q19 MCQ 1 mark

She believes such an event gives a good sense (19) of Singapore's sports and teaches valuable lessons like time management. [Closest in meaning to 'sense']

Q20 MCQ 1 mark

Her dedication is regarded (20) as an inspiration to many. [Closest in meaning to 'regarded']

Q21 MCQ 1 mark

"DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH SLEEP?" Why did the writer ask the question in Text 1? [Text 1: Poster from Midvalley Sleep Clinic for Teenagers showing an image of a tired-looking person resting their head on their arms, with the headline 'DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH SLEEP?' and the tagline 'Nearly 3 in 4 teenagers are constantly sleep-deprived!']

Q22 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

The image in the poster is used to show that those who do not get enough sleep will be _______.

Q23 MCQ 1 mark

According to Text 1, which of the following statements is true?

Q24 MCQ 1 mark

Who is the main target audience of the poster?

Q25 MCQ 1 mark

Both Text 1 and Text 2 emphasise that _______.

Q26 Open-ended 1 mark

Present in every Asian household, it is perhaps even more recognisable (26) _______ hot sauce itself. [Choose from: (A) a, (B) an, (C) and, (D) are, (E) by, (F) either, (G) is, (H) neither, (J) of, (K) off, (L) on, (M) than, (N) then, (P) where, (Q) within]

Q27 Open-ended 1 mark

How is soy sauce made? Firstly, soy sauce is made (27) _______ combining cooked soybeans and cooked wheat grains, forming them into a paste.

Q28 Open-ended 1 mark

Next, (28) _______ Aspergillus oryzae or Sojae moulds are added to begin fermentation.

Q29 Open-ended 1 mark

The culture is added to (29) _______ salt solution and left to ferment further.

Q30 Open-ended 1 mark

Finally, the mixture is (30) _______ pressed to produce the liquid condiment or sauce.

Q31 Open-ended 1 mark

Commercial producers use (31) _______ ordinary vegetable protein in place of bacterial cultures to speed up the process, creating batches (32) _______ a few days.

Q32 Open-ended 1 mark

...creating batches (32) _______ a few days.

Q33 Open-ended 1 mark

The longer the fermentation process, the deeper (33) _______ more complex flavours the soy sauce will have.

Q34 Open-ended 1 mark

There are hundreds of varieties of soy sauce that (34) _______ available on the market today.

Q35 Open-ended 1 mark

These varieties depend (35) _______ the ingredients used, the method used to create the sauce and the region in which it is made.

Q36 Open-ended 1 mark

Expressing dissatisfaction might just be one of the surprising ways that connect (36) _______ us as human beings. [Identify and correct the spelling/grammar error in the underlined word 'connect'.]

Q37 Open-ended 1 mark

A quick glance at the internet reveels (37) _______ that many of us appear to be happiest while we are annoyed... [Correct the spelling/grammar error in 'reveels'.]

Q38 Open-ended 1 mark

...that many of us appear to be happiest while (38) _______ we are annoyed—a curious but oddly unifying trait. [Correct the underlined word 'while'.]

Q39 Open-ended 1 mark

Interestingly, consumer feedback have (39) _______ remained consistent across millennia. [Correct the underlined word 'have'.]

Q40 Open-ended 1 mark

Whether it is delayed delivery, damaged or insufficient (40) _______ goods, pricing disagreements or a slow (or no) response to the supplier... [Correct the underlined word 'insufficient'.]

Q41 Open-ended 1 mark

...a slow (or no) response to (41) _______ the supplier, these familiar concerns show that people have long cared deeply... [Correct the underlined word 'to'.]

Q42 Open-ended 1 mark

...people have long cared deeply about getting what they paid for—something that also rankled with our ancestours. (42) _______ [Correct the underlined word 'ancestours'.]

Q43 Open-ended 1 mark

The British Museum houses severul (43) _______ such letters and proudly displays the oldest written customer complain. [Correct the underlined word 'severul'.]

Q44 Open-ended 1 mark

...proudly displays the oldest written customer complain. (44) _______ [Correct the underlined word 'complain'.]

Q45 Open-ended 1 mark

Written on a clay tablet about 3,770 years ago by Nanni, which (45) _______ was a disgruntled trader... [Correct the underlined word 'which'.]

Q46 Open-ended 1 mark

Expressing appreciation is a simple yet powerful way to strengthen relationships. Many overlook the kindness they receive daily. On one hand, it is easy to take things for granted. _______ (46), making the effort to be grateful can brighten someone's day and create a positive atmosphere.

Q47 Open-ended 1 mark

Even in the midst of responsibilities, taking time to acknowledge kindness can make an improvement in _______ (47) we connect with others.

Q48 Open-ended 1 mark

Building gratitude _______ (48) with recognising the good in our lives.

Q49 Open-ended 1 mark

Next instead of focusing on _______ (49) we lack, we should value what we already have.

Q50 Open-ended 1 mark

_______ (50) to studies, grateful individuals are happier and have a clearer _______ (51) of purpose in life.

Q51 Open-ended 1 mark

...grateful individuals are happier and have a clearer _______ (51) of purpose in life.

Q52 Open-ended 1 mark

Actions matter as much as words. Being committed to gratitude means giving _______ (52) or paying it forward.

Q53 Open-ended 1 mark

Expressing thanks does _______ (53) require big gestures—small actions like kind words and helpful deeds build connections.

Q54 Open-ended 1 mark

...small actions like kind words and helpful deeds build connections _______ (54) friends and the community.

Q55 Open-ended 1 mark

As we grow older, we see the deeper impact of gratitude. Its value becomes clearer later on in _______ (55), especially when we reflect on meaningful relationships.

Q56 Open-ended 1 mark

People who insist on appreciating others tend to _______ (56) strong friendships.

Q57 Open-ended 1 mark

Those who stay open-hearted and compassionate have _______ (57) good friends and relied on support during challenges...

Q58 Open-ended 1 mark

...experiencing the true _______ (58) of gratitude.

Q59 Open-ended 1 mark

Learning to see the value _______ (59) kindness, gratitude and generosity can ultimately lead _______ (60) a more fulfilling life.

Q60 Open-ended 1 mark

...can ultimately lead _______ (60) a more fulfilling life.

Q61 Structured 2 marks

Mazlan believed Jane's story more than Nick's. Rewrite beginning with: Mazlan finds _______

Q62 Structured 2 marks

Everyone in class respected the elderly teacher for his wisdom. Rewrite beginning with: The elderly teacher _______

Q63 Structured 2 marks

The twins do not like running in the evening. The twins' brother also does not like running in the evening. Rewrite beginning with: Neither _______

Q64 Structured 2 marks

"Don't speak to me until you have apologised," Jack told his sister. Rewrite beginning with: Jack told his sister _______

Q65 Structured 2 marks

All the students were given an apple each last week. Rewrite beginning with: Every student _______

Q66 Open-ended 1 mark

Which word in the first paragraph tells you that the area Raj lived in was rather rundown and gloomy?

Q67 Structured 2 marks 🖼 Visual

In line 7, the text tells us that Raj was "often singled out for compliments". Based on what you have read, who do you think gave the compliments and why do you think they did that? Complete the table.

Q68 Open-ended 1 mark

What does the five-word phrase "poised between life and death" in line 10 tell you about Raj's condition after his operation?

Q69 Structured 3 marks

Based on lines 1-17, state whether each statement in the table below is true or false, then give one reason why you think so. [Table with columns 'True/False' and 'Reason']. a) Raj's family was well-off. b) The cruise liner left England without Raj. c) Raj reassured his father that he had found a good job.

Q70 Structured 2 marks

a) With reference to lines 18-21, write down one word in the box below which best describes Raj. [1m] b) Provide evidence from the text to support your answer. [1m]

Q71 Structured 3 marks

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. a) They (line 18) b) it (line 28) c) He (line 35)

Q72 Structured 1 mark

Write 1, 2 and 3 in the blanks below to indicate the order in which the events occurred in the story. _______ The local newspaper sent a reporter to see the station toilets. _______ People using the station toilets praised how clean they were. _______ Raj was praised for his diligence by the prime minister.

Q73 Structured 2 marks

Which two words best describe Raj's relationship with his father? Put a tick ✓ in the box beside each of your answers. DO NOT TICK MORE THAN TWO BOXES. [Options: strained, cordial, affectionate, supportive, professional, hostile]

Q74 Structured 3 marks

With reference to the text from lines 25-33, complete the chart below to show what the following groups did as a reaction to Raj's redecoration of the station toilets. [Chart with three arrows pointing to boxes: (a) The public, (b) A reporter, (c) The prime minister]

Q75 Structured 2 marks

Raj pondered over what he had asked of the prime minister and asked himself, "Had he crossed some line of which he was unaware" (line 40). a) With reference to the text, what was this "line" (line 40) Raj was referring to? [1m] b) How had Raj crossed this "line" (line 40)? [1m]

P6 English SA2 2025 — Raffles Girls

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