P6 English CA1 2016 — Rosyth

Q: "You said that you would come to my birthday party, ____? Why were you not there yesterday?" whined Sara.

A. didn't you. The statement 'You said that you would come' is positive and in the past tense, so the question tag must be negative past tense — 'didn't you'.

Q: Mrs Rajan made the whole class ____ the projects as they were poorly done.

A. redo. After the causative 'made (someone)', the bare infinitive 'redo' is required.

Q: My sister, who is very adventurous, has run the marathon and ____ Mt Kinabalu recently.

C. climbed. The present perfect 'has run ... and climbed' shares the auxiliary 'has', so the past participle 'climbed' completes the parallel structure.

Q: Last Sunday, my uncle took Raymond and ____ to the museum to view the latest exhibits.

B. me. The blank is the object of the verb 'took', so the object pronoun 'me' is required.

Q: The herd of elephants ____ by the poachers for their tusks.

B. was attacked. 'The herd' is a singular collective noun and the passive past tense is needed, giving 'was attacked'.

Q: Not only ____ the music but he also writes the lyrics for the celebration.

D. does he compose. When a sentence begins with 'Not only', subject-auxiliary inversion is required; to match the present tense 'writes', 'does he compose' is correct.

Q: "It was the twins and not your brother who ate your cake all by ____, Janna," explained Mother.

D. themselves. The reflexive pronoun must refer to 'the twins' (plural), giving 'themselves'.

Q: The huge python was caught by the zookeeper while it was sleeping and ____ to the zoo immediately.

B. taken. The clause is passive ('was caught ... and taken'), sharing the auxiliary 'was', so the past participle 'taken' completes the parallel passive.

Q: "Don't lean ____ the wall. I have just painted it!" warned Father.

D. against. One leans 'against' a wall — the correct collocation showing contact with a vertical surface.

Q: ____ the pain in her ankle, our school badminton player was absent from training.

A. Owing to. The pain caused the absence, so the cause connector 'Owing to' fits the meaning.

P6 English 2016 CA1 80 questions 95 marks

Source: Rosyth, 2016

This P6 English CA1 paper from Rosyth (2016) covers cloze passage, comprehension, editing and spelling, 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

"You said that you would come to my birthday party, ____? Why were you not there yesterday?" whined Sara.

Q2 MCQ 1 mark

Mrs Rajan made the whole class ____ the projects as they were poorly done.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark

My sister, who is very adventurous, has run the marathon and ____ Mt Kinabalu recently.

Q4 MCQ 1 mark

Last Sunday, my uncle took Raymond and ____ to the museum to view the latest exhibits.

Q5 MCQ 1 mark

The herd of elephants ____ by the poachers for their tusks.

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

Not only ____ the music but he also writes the lyrics for the celebration.

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

"It was the twins and not your brother who ate your cake all by ____, Janna," explained Mother.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

The huge python was caught by the zookeeper while it was sleeping and ____ to the zoo immediately.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

"Don't lean ____ the wall. I have just painted it!" warned Father.

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

____ the pain in her ankle, our school badminton player was absent from training.

Q11 MCQ 1 mark

Many people in that area are suffering from the ____ of the water supply.

Q12 MCQ 1 mark

Earth resources are being ____ rapidly. Are you aware of the consequences?

Q13 MCQ 1 mark

Through its activities, the school is creating ____ on the importance of appreciating our surroundings and conserving our natural resources.

Q14 MCQ 1 mark

Many fishermen are living in ____ because the long drought over the years has dried up the river.

Q15 MCQ 1 mark

The hunters caught were fined and imprisoned for a few years because they did not ____ the rules for hunting the animals in the reserve.

Q16 MCQ 1 mark

Passage: 'In ancient China lived a proud artist whose paintings were almost life-like. One day, he ____ (16) his finest work to the emperor.' Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'presented'.

Q17 MCQ 1 mark

Passage: '...smiled and pointed down the river when he asked for the ____ (17) artist.' Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'legendary'.

Q18 MCQ 1 mark

Passage: 'The next morning, he ____ (18) a boat and set out to find the artist.' Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'hired'.

Q19 MCQ 1 mark

Passage: '...he was left speechless by ____ (19) a myriad of scenes reflected in the water.' Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined words 'a myriad of'.

Q20 MCQ 1 mark

Passage: 'When the mists rose from the river and ____ (20) merged with the soft clouds surrounding the peaks, he was reduced to tears.' Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word 'merged'.

Q21 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

What does the word "This" in the first paragraph refer to?

Q22 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

If you want to donate a boxful of books for the drive, you can ____.

Q23 MCQ 1 mark

The main purpose of "My Book has Wings Campaign 2016" is to ____.

Q24 MCQ 1 mark

Who initiated this campaign?

Q25 MCQ 1 mark

Which one of the following is false about "My Book has Wings Campaign 2016"?

Q26 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

How many blue collection boxes can be found at the lift lobbies in the school?

Q27 MCQ 1 mark

If everybody in the school participates in the campaign, how do we know that the school can collect at least 2000 books?

Q28 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Why are 'wings' used as a symbol of this campaign?

Q29 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the list (A–Q, letters I and O omitted; each word used only once): 'Fugu, also known (29)____ pufferfish, is famous not only for its taste but also the threat element...'

Q30 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the list: '...famous not only for its taste but also the threat element (30)____ many find appealing.'

Q31 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the list: 'It is estimated that six people die (31)____ consuming this deadly fish each year...'

Q32 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the list: '...despite the fact that (32)____ licensed chefs are allowed to prepare a fugu meal.'

Q33 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the list: 'When fugu is improperly prepared, resulting in the failure (33)____ remove the poison from the fish...'

Q34 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the list: 'Nonetheless, people will still be excited to eat it. (34)____, customers will even pay an exorbitant price for it.'

Q35 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the list: '...the need to fork (35)____ $150 or more for a 'poisonous fish' meal is no cheap thrill.'

Q36 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the list: 'If prepared imperfectly, this meal will inadvertently put their lives (36)____ the line.'

Q37 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the list: 'Though it is hard to understand (37)____ anyone would try this dish, it is believed to raise a person's social status.'

Q38 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the list: 'Those who have tried this dish can boast about their experience (38)____ they survive it!'

Q39 Open-ended 1 mark

Each underlined word contains a spelling or grammatical error; write the correct word. 'Paper production can be one of the most polluting industries. While consume a large amount of water...' (underlined: consume) (39)

Q40 Open-ended 1 mark

Write the correct word for the underlined error: '...bussineses and governments around the world have been trying to reduce paper use...' (underlined: bussineses) (40)

Q41 Open-ended 1 mark

Write the correct word for the underlined error: 'However, in demand for paper still riding high, a Taiwanese company may offer a new solution...' (underlined: in) (41)

Q42 Open-ended 1 mark

Write the correct word for the underlined error: '...making paper without having to chop up a single tree.' (underlined: up) (42)

Q43 Open-ended 1 mark

Write the correct word for the underlined error: 'Its paper looks ordinary enough, but unlike the usual paper, it is rezistent to water and bugs...' (underlined: rezistent) (43)

Q44 Open-ended 1 mark

Write the correct word for the underlined error: '...and is not easily kombusteble.' (underlined: kombusteble) (44)

Q45 Open-ended 1 mark

Write the correct word for the underlined error: '...it is actually made from wasting marble that is left over from flooring...' (underlined: wasting) (45)

Q46 Open-ended 1 mark

Write the correct word for the underlined error: '...left over from flooring or another building products.' (underlined: another) (46)

Q47 Open-ended 1 mark

Write the correct word for the underlined error: 'Stone paper can be imersed in water for days without falling apart.' (underlined: imersed) (47)

Q48 Open-ended 1 mark

Write the correct word for the underlined error: 'Due to their unique qualities, it is also very popular as takeaway packaging at restaurants.' (underlined: their) (48)

Q49 Open-ended 1 mark

Write the correct word for the underlined error: '...stone paper is aquiring popularity in Europe and the US.' (underlined: aquiring) (49)

Q50 Open-ended 1 mark

Write the correct word for the underlined error: 'It will defenately be a hit with countries that are more environmentally conscious.' (underlined: defenately) (50)

Q51 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: '...one community in central India has surprisingly taken a unified stand (51)____ their quest of saving Gaia.'

Q52 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: 'As India's human (52)____ continues to rise rapidly, it results in increased destruction of wildlife habitats...'

Q53 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: '...increased destruction of wildlife habitats for the (53)____ of homes, factories and roads.'

Q54 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: 'This has resulted in a (54)____ impact on the wildlife of the country.'

Q55 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: 'Its population has (55)____ declining, in some places by as (56)____ as 60 percent.'

Q56 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: '...in some places by as (56)____ as 60 percent.'

Q57 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: 'However, to show compassion (57)____ the wildlife affected by this encroachment, many villagers have begun to relocate...'

Q58 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: '...many villagers have begun to relocate to make (58)____ for the tigers and other species living there.'

Q59 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: '...200 families that were (59)____ in the village of Navegaon, which bordered on a tiger reserve...'

Q60 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: '...packed up (60)____ relocated.'

Q61 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: 'Two months later, the affected animals moved back in, including the critically (61)____ tigers.'

Q62 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: 'After Navegaon was shifted, there (62)____ more sightings of leopards and tigers near the village.'

Q63 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: 'Recently many animals were frequently seen in the area as it has become (63)____ threatening.'

Q64 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: 'Carnivores can prey on herbivores in the same area without coming (64)____ conflict with humans.'

Q65 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: 'Across India, nearly 100 villages have (65)____ far agreed to relocate.'

Q66 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the sentences using the word(s) provided, keeping the same meaning, in one sentence: 'Aishah waited for the bus to arrive. She read the book she had just bought.' Begin: While ____

Q67 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite using the word provided, keeping the same meaning: 'The little girl cried. She had lost her doll.' Begin: Due to ____

Q68 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite using the word provided, keeping the same meaning: 'If there are enough students, the class will commence.' Begin: Unless ____

Q69 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite using the word provided, keeping the same meaning: 'The last batch of cookies is being baked by Judy and her brother.' Begin: Judy ____

Q70 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite using the word provided, keeping the same meaning: 'You must remember to wash your hands properly before eating.' Begin: Never ____

Q71 Open-ended 1 mark

What does 'it' in paragraph 1 refer to? (1m)

Q72 Open-ended 2 marks

In line 8, explain what the author meant when the farmlands appeared useless? (2m)

Q73 Open-ended 2 marks

Using information in paragraph 2, how can anyone benefit from the fields becoming temporary public property? (2m)

Q74 Open-ended 2 marks

(a) Which three-word phrase in paragraph 2 shows a repeated action? (1m) (b) In line 11, what does 'them' refer to? (1m)

Q75 Open-ended 1 mark

From paragraphs 3 and 4, write 1, 2 and 3 in the blanks below to show the order in which the events occurred in the story. (1m) ____ Kham could rival the youngsters. ____ Kham earned a large sum of money. ____ Kham used a kerosene lamp to catch fish.

Q76 Structured 3 marks 🖼 Visual

Based on paragraphs 3 and 4, state whether each sentence in the table is True or False, then give one reason for your choice. (3m) (a) Kham picked up edible plants of all kinds at the paddyfields. (b) Kham could finally buy the lantern he had always wanted. (c) Kham was a young man.

Q77 Open-ended 2 marks

How could the lantern help Kham to provide for his family better? (2m)

Q78 Open-ended 2 marks

In paragraph 4, state two ways to show that Kham was an experienced fisherman? (2m) (i) ____ (ii) ____

Q79 Open-ended 3 marks 🖼 Visual

Find a word from paragraphs 2, 4 and 5 which have a similar meaning for each word in the table. (3m) (a) favourable (b) completely focused (c) compete with

Q80 Open-ended 2 marks

In the last paragraph, did Kham think that he would be able to catch the fish easily? Give a reason to support your answer. (2m)

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