P6 English SA1 2018 — Tao Nan

Q: Muthu was going to offer his friends some biscuits but there was __________ left.

C. none. The clause needs a word meaning 'not any' to contrast with 'was going to offer'. 'None' fits 'there was none left'. 'Few' needs a plural verb, 'little' is for uncountables, and 'some' contradicts the contrast 'but'.

Q: Paul collided __________ a large man in a sweat-stained shirt.

C. with. The verb 'collide' takes the preposition 'with' when one party crashes into another person/thing.

Q: The file containing some important documents __________ now missing.

A. is. The subject is the singular 'file' (the phrase 'containing some important documents' is a modifier). With 'now', the present singular 'is' is correct.

Q: Sally forgot to bring her purse to school again, __________ she?

C. did't. A positive past-tense statement ('forgot') takes a negative question tag in the same tense: 'didn't she?' (printed as 'did't').

Q: The students had been briefed by the principal on the escape route should a fire __________ out in school.

A. break. 'Should a fire __ out' is an inverted conditional (= 'if a fire should break out') which requires the bare infinitive 'break'.

Q: "At last I __________ my homework!" Bernard said delightedly.

C. have finished. 'At last' signals a just-completed action with present relevance, so the present perfect 'have finished' is correct.

Q: "Is it fair to let Ali __________ the wall mural all by himself?" asked the teacher.

A. paint. The causative verb 'let' is followed by a bare infinitive, so 'let Ali paint'.

Q: The arrival of the athletes __________ with thunderous applause.

B. was met. The subject 'arrival' is singular and the action is passive (the arrival was greeted), so 'was met' is correct.

Q: My dad told me that the previous owner of that house __________ many mango trees in the garden.

D. had planted. The reported action ('told me') happened before, and the planting happened earlier still, so the past perfect 'had planted' is needed.

Q: She was determined to tell the truth __________ fearing that the bully would take revenge.

D. despite. A contrast is needed between her determination and her fear; 'despite' (+ -ing) expresses 'in spite of'.

P6 English 2018 SA1 80 questions 95 marks

Source: Tao Nan, 2018

This P6 English SA1 paper from Tao Nan (2018) covers editing and spelling, cloze passage, grammar, vocabulary, sentence synthesis and transformation and comprehension 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

Muthu was going to offer his friends some biscuits but there was __________ left.

Q2 MCQ 1 mark

Paul collided __________ a large man in a sweat-stained shirt.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark

The file containing some important documents __________ now missing.

Q4 MCQ 1 mark

Sally forgot to bring her purse to school again, __________ she?

Q5 MCQ 1 mark

The students had been briefed by the principal on the escape route should a fire __________ out in school.

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

"At last I __________ my homework!" Bernard said delightedly.

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

"Is it fair to let Ali __________ the wall mural all by himself?" asked the teacher.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

The arrival of the athletes __________ with thunderous applause.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

My dad told me that the previous owner of that house __________ many mango trees in the garden.

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

She was determined to tell the truth __________ fearing that the bully would take revenge.

Q11 MCQ 1 mark

The passion of owning a parrot soon __________ and Benson began pursuing other hobbies.

Q12 MCQ 1 mark

In his address to the school during an assembly, Dr Lim recalled with __________ his schooldays some thirty years ago.

Q13 MCQ 1 mark

When Joseph Schooling won Singapore's first Olympic gold medal, it __________ the confidence of many young athletes.

Q14 MCQ 1 mark

In order to stay hale and hearty, Mr Tang makes sure that all his meals are __________.

Q15 MCQ 1 mark

Doctors warn that some pain-killers can be detrimental to one's health if taken __________.

Q16 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word: '...we reached a local villager's house after a treacherous journey.'

Q17 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word(s): 'I crawled into my sleeping bag and in no time fell asleep.'

Q18 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word(s) closest in meaning to the underlined word(s): 'I woke up in a pool of sweat in the dead of the night...'

Q19 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word: '...I fumbled for the zip on my sleeping bag which enabled me to get some ventilation.'

Q20 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word: 'Snow-blindness — the dreaded ailment of reckless mountaineers.'

Q21 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Who can become a Pizza Club Restaurant member?

Q22 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

One way in which Pizza Club Restaurant hopes to attract members is by __________.

Q23 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Michael wants to be a Pizza Club Restaurant member, he must __________.

Q24 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

The word family on page 6 refers to __________.

Q25 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Jovan has completed his logo design, he should send it to __________.

Q26 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

What is the purpose of the colons in this poster?

Q27 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

The main aim of the contest is to __________.

Q28 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Which of the following statements is not true?

Q29 Open-ended 1 mark

Choose the most suitable word (A–Q) for the blank: 'Ahmad felt satisfied with his haircut. He was delighted __________ the hairstylist had given him a new look.'

Q30 Open-ended 1 mark

Choose the most suitable word (A–Q) for the blank: '"It __________ have rained while I was in the hair salon," Ahmad muttered.'

Q31 Open-ended 1 mark

Choose the most suitable word (A–Q) for the blank: 'He then stretched out his hand to feel if there were signs __________ an impending drizzle...'

Q32 Open-ended 1 mark

Choose the most suitable word (A–Q) for the blank: 'Unfortunately for Ahmad, __________ he could reach the bus stop, it started to pour.'

Q33 Open-ended 1 mark

Choose the most suitable word (A–Q) for the blank: '__________ hard he tried, it would not open.'

Q34 Open-ended 1 mark

Choose the most suitable word (A–Q) for the blank: 'While struggling with it, his brand new watch fell __________.'

Q35 Open-ended 1 mark

Choose the most suitable word (A–Q) for the blank: 'As he did so, the umbrella slipped __________ his grasp.'

Q36 Open-ended 1 mark

Choose the most suitable word (A–Q) for the blank: 'Resigning __________ his fate, Ahmad picked up his watch...'

Q37 Open-ended 1 mark

Choose the most suitable word (A–Q) for the blank: 'Somehow, he did not bother to retrieve his umbrella __________ the rain was beating down on him.'

Q38 Open-ended 1 mark

Choose the most suitable word (A–Q) for the blank: 'He decided to abandon the umbrella since it had failed to serve __________ purpose.'

Q39 Open-ended 1 mark

Each underlined word contains a spelling or grammatical error; write the correct word. 'He has a "spare tyre" over his waist.' (underlined: over)

Q40 Open-ended 1 mark

Each underlined word contains a spelling or grammatical error; write the correct word. 'Looking at him now, you would never believed that he was once a dashing yet...' (underlined: believed)

Q41 Open-ended 1 mark

Each underlined word contains a spelling or grammatical error; write the correct word. 'mischevious youngman.' (underlined: mischevious)

Q42 Open-ended 1 mark

Each underlined word contains a spelling or grammatical error; write the correct word. 'He was playing in a soccer tourament...' (underlined: tourament)

Q43 Open-ended 1 mark

Each underlined word contains a spelling or grammatical error; write the correct word. '...my grandmother was seated in the front row, beeaming encouragingly.' (underlined: beeaming)

Q44 Open-ended 1 mark

Each underlined word contains a spelling or grammatical error; write the correct word. 'Of course, my grandfather played exceptionnaly well.' (underlined: exceptionnaly)

Q45 Open-ended 1 mark

Each underlined word contains a spelling or grammatical error; write the correct word. 'Giving his circumstances, my grandfather would never have...' (underlined: Giving)

Q46 Open-ended 1 mark

Each underlined word contains a spelling or grammatical error; write the correct word. 'my grandfather would never have marries my grandmother.' (underlined: marries)

Q47 Open-ended 1 mark

Each underlined word contains a spelling or grammatical error; write the correct word. 'my grandmother, by the other hand, was the only daughter...' (underlined: by)

Q48 Open-ended 1 mark

Each underlined word contains a spelling or grammatical error; write the correct word. '...of a very wealthy buisinessman.' (underlined: buisinessman)

Q49 Open-ended 1 mark

Each underlined word contains a spelling or grammatical error; write the correct word. '...my great-grandparents did not give their consent for the marriage.' (underlined: for)

Q50 Open-ended 1 mark

Each underlined word contains a spelling or grammatical error; write the correct word. 'My grandfather was really worried inntially.' (underlined: inntially)

Q51 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: 'Everyone loves it. Practically the __________ world loves it.'

Q52 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: 'Do you know __________ I am talking about? Chocolate.'

Q53 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: 'Dr Gordon's latest book, Chocolate Bliss, is selling like __________ cakes.'

Q54 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: 'Nearly all 5000 copies have been __________ out in less than a week since its release.'

Q55 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: 'This is __________ of the excellent review which the __________ has received from the newspapers...'

Q56 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: '...the excellent review which the __________ has received from the newspapers...'

Q57 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: '...praising the prolific writer __________ his accomplished writing.'

Q58 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: 'In his book, Dr Gordon explains why people love __________.'

Q59 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: 'In spite of its bad reputation for causing weight __________, a number of health benefits...'

Q60 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: '...a number of health benefits might be associated __________ this delicious treat.'

Q61 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: '...warding off cancer, and __________ more.'

Q62 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: 'So the next time you eat a piece of chocolate, you may not have to feel so guilty __________ it.'

Q63 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: 'The most amazing fact about chocolates would be the 400 different __________ found in them.'

Q64 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: 'According to Dr Gordon, scientists have yet to __________ out the exact chemical used in chocolates...'

Q65 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in the blank with a suitable word: '...the exact chemical used in chocolates that __________ us happy.'

Q66 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the sentence using the word(s) provided, keeping the same meaning. 'The judge's decision surprised everyone.' Begin: Everyone felt that __________.

Q67 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the sentence using the word(s) provided, keeping the same meaning. 'Our class monitor received a lot of votes because he was popular.' Begin: Due to his __________.

Q68 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the sentence(s) using the word(s) provided, keeping the same meaning. 'The guest overate at the buffet. The guest had a stomachache.' Begin: Having __________.

Q69 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the sentence using the word(s) provided, keeping the same meaning. 'My cousin was worried about his poor results.' Begin: My cousin found __________.

Q70 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the sentence using the word(s) provided, keeping the same meaning. '"My sister and I always do our homework together every day," Albert told us.' Begin: Albert told us that __________.

Q71 Open-ended 1 mark

Where were the boys in paragraph one? [1m]

Q72 Open-ended 1 mark

Which sentence in paragraph one tells you that Henry regretted his decision? [1m]

Q73 Open-ended 2 marks

What reputation did Henry have (line 11)? [2m]

Q74 Structured 3 marks

Choose words from paragraphs 1 and 2 which have the same meanings as the words below. [3m] (a) boldness (b) reddened (c) several

Q75 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] __ Henry wanted to know more about the egg when Bala spotted it. __ Henry wanted to prove to Bala that his aunt was a scientist. __ Bala caused an item in the room to be damaged.

Q76 Open-ended 2 marks

Why was Henry so certain that the egg-like device was not a dinosaur egg? [2m]

Q77 Structured 3 marks

Based on the story, state whether each statement is true or false, then give one reason why you think so. [3m] (a) Bala was wary of being caught entering the room without Aunt Nancy's consent. (b) Bala and Henry went to the room at night. (c) Bala expected the egg-like device to feel warm.

Q78 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. [3m] (a) them (line 6) (b) it (line 27) (c) the devastating sight (line 35)

Q79 Open-ended 2 marks

How did the boys make amends for their wrong doing? [2m]

Q80 Open-ended 2 marks

Explain clearly why Henry realized that making a wrong decision could lead to dire consequences? [2m]

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