P6 English SA2 2019 — Tao Nan | Singapore Past Year Paper

Q: Osman, together with his best friends, __________ attending the piano recital tonight.

1. is. The subject is the singular 'Osman'; the phrase 'together with his best friends' is parenthetical and does not change the number of the subject. The event is 'tonight' (present/future), so the singular present 'is' is correct.

Q: "Nobody was present in class this morning, __________ there?" Mrs Lim asked the class.

2. was. This is a question tag. The statement is negative ('Nobody was'), so the tag must be positive, and the tense must match the past 'was'. Hence 'was there?' is correct.

Q: __________ of the boys was willing to take part in the contest so Mrs Tan approached the girls.

3. None. The verb 'was' is singular and the context ('so Mrs Tan approached the girls') shows no boy volunteered. 'None' fits both the singular verb and the negative meaning. 'All'/'Some' take plural verbs and 'One' contradicts the meaning.

Q: "If only I __________ take back what I had said. I would never want to be in such a situation ever again," said Jane regretfully.

3. could. 'If only' expresses an unreal wish about the past, so the past modal 'could' (expressing a wish for the ability) is correct, matching the regretful tone and the past 'had said'.

Q: __________ hearing the wonderful news, the class whooped for joy.

2. On. The fixed expression 'On + -ing' means 'immediately when/after'. 'On hearing the news' correctly conveys that the class reacted as soon as they heard it.

Q: I was overjoyed when Ali invited Tim and __________ to his birthday party.

2. me. The pronoun is the object of the verb 'invited' (Ali invited Tim and ___). The first-person object pronoun referring to 'I' (the narrator) is 'me'.

Q: The boy, __________ father is a lawyer, emerged as the best speaker in the recent debate competition.

4. whose. The blank shows possession (the father belongs to the boy), so the possessive relative pronoun 'whose' is correct.

Q: Not only __________ Mandy top her class, but she also improved by leaps and bounds.

2. did. 'Not only' at the start causes subject-verb inversion with an auxiliary. The parallel clause 'she also improved' is in the past tense, so 'did' is required: 'Not only did Mandy top her class'.

Q: By the time Tim assembled at the Foyer, the recess bell __________.

4. had rung. 'By the time' + a past action signals that the bell rang before Tim assembled, so the past perfect 'had rung' is correct to show the earlier of two past actions.

Q: The bully demanded that the little girl __________ him her purse.

1. give. After verbs of demand like 'demanded that', the subjunctive (base form) is used regardless of the subject, so 'give' is correct.

Q1 MCQ 1 mark

Osman, together with his best friends, __________ attending the piano recital tonight.

Q2 MCQ 1 mark

"Nobody was present in class this morning, __________ there?" Mrs Lim asked the class.

Q3 MCQ 1 mark

__________ of the boys was willing to take part in the contest so Mrs Tan approached the girls.

Q4 MCQ 1 mark

"If only I __________ take back what I had said. I would never want to be in such a situation ever again," said Jane regretfully.

Q5 MCQ 1 mark

__________ hearing the wonderful news, the class whooped for joy.

Q6 MCQ 1 mark

I was overjoyed when Ali invited Tim and __________ to his birthday party.

Q7 MCQ 1 mark

The boy, __________ father is a lawyer, emerged as the best speaker in the recent debate competition.

Q8 MCQ 1 mark

Not only __________ Mandy top her class, but she also improved by leaps and bounds.

Q9 MCQ 1 mark

By the time Tim assembled at the Foyer, the recess bell __________.

Q10 MCQ 1 mark

The bully demanded that the little girl __________ him her purse.

Q11 MCQ 1 mark

The tired students worked __________ on the difficult project which they had to complete within three days.

Q12 MCQ 1 mark

The other competitors felt intimidated upon watching the final contestant's __________ performance.

Q13 MCQ 1 mark

The renowned restaurant had to __________ many disappointed diners due to the long snaking queues.

Q14 MCQ 1 mark

Floods in several areas wreaked havoc on many roads and the traffic had to be __________.

Q15 MCQ 1 mark

"I am not going to __________ because I take pride in what I do and will only use the best ingredients," said the chef.

Q16 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word(s). Singapore was __________ (known as) Temasek.

Q17 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word(s). When Temasek fell in 1377, its last ruler __________ (fled) to safety using this road.

Q18 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word(s). To prevent recognition and __________ (capture), he disguised himself as a woman.

Q19 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word(s). the ruler, who was reputed to be __________ (extraordinary), took flight and settled in a neighbouring country.

Q20 MCQ 1 mark

Choose the word(s) closest in meaning to the underlined word(s). In his later years, he __________ (threw caution to the winds) and engaged in ferocious battles with the new ruler of Temasek.

Q21 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

The main objective of the poster on page 6 is to __________.

Q22 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Which of the following statements about the poster is false?

Q23 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Sir Raymond Goodwell was __________.

Q24 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

The asterisk (*) on page 7 of the poster is used to __________.

Q25 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

Ahmad wants to participate in a hands-on activity together with his parents, siblings and grandparents at the Heritage Festival. Which activity should he select?

Q26 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

According to the poster, __________.

Q27 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

The main aim of the Heritage Festival is to allow visitors to __________.

Q28 MCQ 1 mark 🖼 Visual

The information on page 7 is presented in bulleted points. Which one of the following is not the reason for doing so?

Q29 Open-ended 1 mark

Choose the most suitable word from the list (A–Q) for the blank. The tray return initiative has not been very successful in Singapore. More __________ a decade after the National Environment Agency (NEA) has tried to make returning trays a social norm, the public still has to be nudged.

Q30 Open-ended 1 mark

Choose the most suitable word from the list (A–Q) for the blank. ...the NEA has tried to make returning trays __________ social norm, the public still has to be nudged.

Q31 Open-ended 1 mark

Choose the most suitable word from the list (A–Q) for the blank. After various failed attempts and initiatives, the NEA has conceded defeat and __________ hitting customers where it hurts – through their wallets.

Q32 Open-ended 1 mark

Choose the most suitable word from the list (A–Q) for the blank. Over the next few years, up to twenty hawker centres managed __________ the NEA could start charging for food trays.

Q33 Open-ended 1 mark

Choose the most suitable word from the list (A–Q) for the blank. This is in tandem __________ the introduction of automated tray-return systems and centralised dish-washing services...

Q34 Open-ended 1 mark

Choose the most suitable word from the list (A–Q) for the blank. ...centralised dish-washing services aimed __________ boosting productivity.

Q35 Open-ended 1 mark

Choose the most suitable word from the list (A–Q) for the blank. NEA said, "The introduction of such a system __________ allow cleaners to better focus on table-cleaning..."

Q36 Open-ended 1 mark

Choose the most suitable word from the list (A–Q) for the blank. ...thereby enabling __________ customers to have clean tables faster."

Q37 Open-ended 1 mark

Choose the most suitable word from the list (A–Q) for the blank. Stallholders will __________ have to pay for these services according...

Q38 Open-ended 1 mark

Choose the most suitable word from the list (A–Q) for the blank. ...have to pay for these services according __________ the amount of crockery and cutlery they need each day.

Q39 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in the box. Numerous __________ (specees) can be found buzzing everywhere...

Q40 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in the box. ...everywhere from the Arctic to __________ (tropecal) swamps...

Q41 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in the box. ...bringing with them yellow fever, dengue and other __________ (diseaces).

Q42 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in the box. A race is on to find a cure to allow doctors to do something __________ (for) mosquito-borne illnesses.

Q43 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in the box. ...something needs to be done about the mosquitoes which __________ (transmitted) viruses so as to minimise human suffering.

Q44 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in the box. ...we need to consider if there could be unintended consequences if we __________ (extermenate) these pests...

Q45 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in the box. ...these pests whose sole purpose seems to be __________ (bother) us.

Q46 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in the box. Some scientists worry about how killing them will lead to __________ (unforseen) effects.

Q47 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in the box. ...others feel that the __________ (resilant) ecosystems of these insects are not only functional...

Q48 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in the box. ...are not only functional but __________ (hardy) than we think.

Q49 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in the box. In the past, the world might have come close to __________ (killed) these bugs by spraying insecticide...

Q50 Open-ended 1 mark

Each of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in the box. ...by spraying insecticide wherever the mosquitoes __________ (lives).

Q51 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. Sculptor Han Sai Por is well known for her stone sculptures, which bring large granite blocks to life. She has displayed her art __________ internationally at numerous museums, hotels and libraries.

Q52 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. Recently, Han was __________ a medal for her contributions to art.

Q53 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. Han was born into a __________ family. Unable to afford proper housing, her family lived in a house by the beach, constructed out of cardboard and coconut leaves.

Q54 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. However, this miserable situation did not __________ Han from having a happy childhood.

Q55 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. Every day, Han would go to the nearby __________ where she would make sand figurines of animals and play in the salty water.

Q56 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. Her early experiences brought her __________ to nature and developed in her a sense of adventure.

Q57 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. Being a bookworm, Han was a voracious __________.

Q58 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. She was always immensely awed by the pictures of fascinating sculptures by famous __________.

Q59 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. Till today, Han credits her passion for sculpting to the countless number of __________ read.

Q60 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. Only after saving enough __________ did she venture abroad to study.

Q61 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. As a student who was struggling financially, she took on jobs as a cook and waitress in order to support __________.

Q62 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. Upon returning to Singapore after __________ from university, she resumed her job as an art teacher.

Q63 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. Again, she took on part-time jobs, this time as an artist, to supplement her meagre __________.

Q64 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. Her art career thrived in the __________ of adversity and constant struggles.

Q65 Open-ended 1 mark

Fill in each blank with a suitable word. Although this set her back financially, Han was not going to throw in the __________.

Q66 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the given sentence(s) using the word(s) provided. Your answer must be in one sentence. The meaning of your sentence must be the same as the meaning of the given sentence(s). James could not take the test. He was not able to read. __________ because of __________

Q67 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the given sentence(s) using the word(s) provided. "What happened to you today?" Mary asked her brother. Mary asked her brother __________

Q68 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the given sentence(s) using the word(s) provided. Siti was diligent. Mrs Hong commended her. __________ for her __________

Q69 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the given sentence(s) using the word(s) provided. The choir sang at least one popular song. __________ the choir.

Q70 Open-ended 2 marks

Rewrite the given sentence(s) using the word(s) provided. The horse sensed danger. It started to kick and neigh very loudly. Sensing __________

Q71 Open-ended 1 mark

From paragraph one, what was Daniel looking forward to? [1m]

Q72 Structured 2 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. [2m] (a) it (line 3); (b) critical decision (line 24)

Q73 Structured 2 marks 🖼 Visual

Fill in the table by identifying the correct word from the passage. [2m] (a) Which word from paragraph three tells us that the climb up the mountain was not an easy one? (b) Which word from paragraph three tells us that John was confused about the situation he was in?

Q74 Open-ended 2 marks 🖼 Visual

From paragraph three, what were the two symptoms of mountain sickness that John experienced? [2m]

Q75 Open-ended 1 mark

Write 1, 2 and 3 in the blanks below to indicate the order in which the events occurred in the story. [1m] __________ John fell ill. __________ Daniel was nearing the top of mountain. __________ John and his teammates reached the summit of the mountain.

Q76 Structured 2 marks 🖼 Visual

Based on the story, state whether each statement in the table below is true or false, then give one reason why you think so. [2m] (a) John and his teammates were very proud that they had reached the top of the mountain. (b) John's teammates contacted the base camp for assistance.

Q77 Open-ended 2 marks

From lines 15 – 22, give two reasons why the lives of John's teammates would have been in danger if they continued down the mountain with him. [2m] a) __________ b) __________

Q78 Structured 4 marks 🖼 Visual

Based on lines 26 – 33, fill in the following table. [4m] Row 1: How John felt / Why he felt that way / What he did as a result (given: He threw a tantrum.). Row 2: How Daniel felt / Why he felt that way (given: He did not think John was rational enough to stay on the mountain.) / What he and his teammates did as a result.

Q79 Open-ended 2 marks 🖼 Visual

Which two of the following words correctly describe how Daniel felt in lines 34 – 38? Put a tick in the box beside each of your answers. [2m] Options: discouraged, proud, regret, relieved, upset, worried

Q80 Open-ended 2 marks

Which two actions by Daniel and his teammates saved John's life? [2m]

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