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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - English Primary 6 PSLE (SA2)

TuitionGoWhere Exam Practice (AI)

Subject: English Language
Level: Primary 6
Paper: SA2 Practice Paper 1 (Grammar & Vocabulary Focus)
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Marks: 40
Name: ______________________________
Class: ______________________________
Date: ______________________________

Instructions to Candidates:

This paper consists of two sections: Section A and Section B.
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
For Section A, choose the correct answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided.
For Section B, fill in the blanks with the most suitable word or phrase.

Section A: Grammar and Vocabulary (20 marks)

For questions 1 to 20, choose the correct answer and write its number (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets provided. Each question carries 1 mark.

1. The committee __________ divided in their opinions regarding the new school uniform policy. (1) was (2) were (3) is (4) has

2. Neither the teacher nor the students __________ aware of the sudden change in the examination schedule. (1) was (2) were (3) is (4) has been

3. If I __________ you, I would reconsider accepting that offer without reading the fine print. (1) am (2) was (3) were (4) have been

4. By the time we arrived at the cinema, the movie __________ for twenty minutes. (1) started (2) has started (3) had started (4) was starting

5. The scientist, along with his assistants, __________ conducting experiments in the laboratory every weekend. (1) are (2) is (3) were (4) have been

6. She is not only talented in playing the piano __________ proficient in composing her own music. (1) but also (2) and also (3) as well as (4) but too

7. Hardly __________ the house when it started to rain heavily. (1) I had left (2) had I left (3) I left (4) did I leave

8. The manager insisted that the report __________ submitted by Friday afternoon. (1) is (2) was (3) be (4) will be

9. Despite __________ tired after the long journey, he insisted on attending the meeting. (1) he was (2) of being (3) being (4) to be

10. I wish I __________ harder for the mathematics test last week. (1) studied (2) had studied (3) have studied (4) would study

11. Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The detective managed to __________ the truth from the reluctant witness after hours of questioning. (1) elicit (2) illicit (3) evoke (4) invoke

12. Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The old mansion stood in a state of __________, with broken windows and overgrown gardens. (1) decay (2) decline (3) decrease (4) reduction

13. Choose the correct phrasal verb: We need to __________ a solution to this problem before the deadline expires. (1) come up with (2) come down to (3) come in for (4) come out with

14. Choose the correct collocation: The company decided to __________ a risk by investing in the new technology. (1) make (2) do (3) take (4) give

15. Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined word: The speaker’s argument was so <u>compelling</u> that the audience was convinced immediately. (1) confusing (2) persuasive (3) lengthy (4) boring

16. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word: The instructions were so <u>ambiguous</u> that no one knew what to do. (1) vague (2) unclear (3) precise (4) complex

17. Choose the correct idiomatic expression: When the teacher asked who broke the vase, John decided to __________ and admit his mistake. (1) bite the bullet (2) break the ice (3) cost an arm and a leg (4) hit the sack

18. Choose the correct preposition: The success of the project is largely attributable __________ the hard work of the team. (1) for (2) with (3) to (4) on

19. Choose the correct form of the word: The __________ of the ancient artifact was a significant discovery for archaeologists. (1) excavate (2) excavation (3) excavator (4) excavating

20. Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct: (1) Each of the boys have their own bicycle. (2) Each of the boys has his own bicycle. (3) Each of the boys has their own bicycle. (4) Each of the boys have his own bicycle.

Section B: Grammar Application (20 marks)

For questions 21 to 30, fill in the blanks with the most suitable word or phrase. Each question carries 2 marks.

Passage 1: The Community Garden

Read the passage below and fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs in brackets or the most suitable connecting words.

Last year, our neighbourhood decided to transform an empty lot into a community garden. It (21) __________ (be) a neglected space for years, filled with rubbish and weeds. However, the residents (22) __________ (work) together to clean it up. By the end of the first month, the area (23) __________ (change) completely.

The garden is not just a place for growing vegetables; it is also a social hub. Every Saturday, neighbours gather (24) __________ share gardening tips and stories. Some people prefer growing flowers, (25) __________ others focus on organic vegetables. Regardless of their preference, everyone agrees that the garden has brought the community closer.

(26) __________ the weather is bad, the gardeners still find ways to maintain the plants. They have built a small shelter (27) __________ they can store their tools and take a break. The project (28) __________ (receive) positive feedback from the local council, who are now considering similar projects in other areas.

It is important that we (29) __________ (continue) to care for the garden so that it remains a beautiful space for future generations. If we (30) __________ (neglect) it now, all our hard work would be wasted.

Passage 2: Error Correction

Read the passage below. There are five grammatical errors in the passage. Identify the error in each line and write the correct word in the space provided.

Line	Text	Correction
31	The museum exhibit were fascinating, showcasing	(31) __________
32	artifacts from ancient civilisations. Visitors was	(32) __________
33	allowed to touch some of the replicas, but they
34	must not to touch the original items. The guide	(34) __________
35	explained that the pottery was made from clay
36	who was fired at high temperatures. Many students	(36) __________
37	found the experience educational and enjoyable.
38	One boy asked if he can take a photograph of	(38) __________
39	a vase, but the guard shook his head and said no.
40	The visit ended with a quiz about the exhibits.

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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - English Primary 6 PSLE (SA2) - Answer Key

Subject: English Language
Level: Primary 6
Paper: SA2 Practice Paper 1 (Grammar & Vocabulary Focus)
Total Marks: 40

Section A: Grammar and Vocabulary (20 marks)

1. (2) were
Reasoning: "Committee" is a collective noun. When the members are acting individually or have divided opinions ("divided in their opinions"), the plural verb "were" is used. If they acted as a single unit, "was" would be used.

2. (2) were
Reasoning: With "Neither... nor...", the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. "Students" is plural, so the verb must be plural ("were").

3. (3) were
Reasoning: This is a second conditional sentence expressing a hypothetical situation. In formal English, "were" is used for all subjects (I, he, she, it) in the "if" clause.

4. (3) had started
Reasoning: The Past Perfect tense ("had started") is used to describe an action that happened before another past action ("arrived"). The movie started before they arrived.

5. (2) is
Reasoning: The subject is "The scientist" (singular). The phrase "along with his assistants" is a parenthetical phrase and does not change the number of the subject. Therefore, the singular verb "is" is correct.

6. (1) but also
Reasoning: The correlative conjunction pair is "not only... but also".

7. (2) had I left
Reasoning: When a sentence begins with a negative adverbial like "Hardly", "Scarcely", or "Never", inversion is required. The structure is: Hardly + had + subject + past participle.

8. (3) be
Reasoning: After verbs like "insist", "demand", "suggest", or "recommend", the subjunctive mood is used. The base form of the verb ("be") is required, regardless of the subject.

9. (3) being
Reasoning: "Despite" is a preposition and must be followed by a noun or a gerund (-ing form). "Being" is the gerund form of "be".

10. (2) had studied
Reasoning: "I wish" referring to a past regret requires the Past Perfect tense ("had studied") to indicate that the action did not happen in the past.

11. (1) elicit
Reasoning: "Elicit" means to draw out a response or fact. "Illicit" means illegal. "Evoke" means to bring a feeling to mind. "Invoke" means to cite or appeal to. The context requires drawing out the truth.

12. (1) decay
Reasoning: "Decay" refers to the process of rotting or falling into ruin, which fits the description of broken windows and overgrown gardens. "Decline" is more abstract (e.g., decline in standards).

13. (1) come up with
Reasoning: "Come up with" means to produce or suggest an idea or plan.

14. (3) take
Reasoning: The correct collocation is "take a risk".

15. (2) persuasive
Reasoning: "Compelling" means convincing or forcing attention. "Persuasive" is the closest synonym.

16. (3) precise
Reasoning: "Ambiguous" means open to more than one interpretation; unclear. The opposite is "precise" or "clear".

17. (1) bite the bullet
Reasoning: "Bite the bullet" means to force oneself to do something unpleasant or difficult. Admitting a mistake is difficult, so this idiom fits.

18. (3) to
Reasoning: The adjective "attributable" is followed by the preposition "to".

19. (2) excavation
Reasoning: The sentence requires a noun. "Excavation" is the noun form referring to the act or result of digging.

20. (2) Each of the boys has his own bicycle.
Reasoning: "Each" is singular, so it takes the singular verb "has". Traditionally, "his" is used to agree with "each" (singular), though "their" is increasingly accepted in modern usage. However, in strict PSLE grammar contexts, "has his" is the standard correct form for singular agreement. Option 3 uses "has their" which is mixed number, and Option 1/4 use "have" which is incorrect for "Each".

Section B: Grammar Application (20 marks)

Passage 1: The Community Garden

21. had been
Reasoning: The Past Perfect tense is needed to show that the state of being neglected happened before the decision to transform it last year.

22. worked
Reasoning: Simple Past tense is used for a completed action in the past ("Last year").

23. had changed
Reasoning: Past Perfect tense is used because the change was completed by a specific time in the past ("By the end of the first month").

24. to
Reasoning: The infinitive of purpose ("to share") explains why they gather.

25. while
Reasoning: "While" is used to show contrast between two groups (some prefer flowers, others vegetables).

26. Even if / Although
Reasoning: A conjunction is needed to introduce a concession. "Even if" or "Although" fits the context that they work regardless of bad weather.

27. where
Reasoning: "Where" is a relative adverb referring to the place ("shelter").

28. has received
Reasoning: Present Perfect tense is used because the feedback is recent and has relevance to the present situation (council considering similar projects).

29. continue
Reasoning: After "It is important that...", the subjunctive mood is used, requiring the base form of the verb ("continue").

30. neglected
Reasoning: This is a second conditional sentence (hypothetical present/future). The "if" clause uses the Simple Past tense ("neglected").

Passage 2: Error Correction

31. was
Error: "were"
Correction: The subject "exhibit" is singular, so the verb must be "was".

32. were
Error: "was"
Correction: The subject "Visitors" is plural, so the verb must be "were".

34. not touch
Error: "not to touch"
Correction: After modal verbs like "must", we use the base form of the verb without "to". So, "must not touch".

36. which
Error: "who"
Correction: "Who" is used for people. For objects (pottery/clay), we use "which" or "that".

38. could
Error: "can"
Correction: The narrative is in the past tense ("asked"). Therefore, the reported speech/modal verb should also be in the past tense ("could").

Marking Notes for Teachers/Parents:

Section A: 1 mark per correct answer. No partial marks.
Section B (Passage 1): 2 marks per correct blank. Accept "Even though" for Q26. Accept "that" for Q27 if it refers to the shelter as an object, but "where" is better for location.
Section B (Passage 2): 2 marks per correct identification and correction. The student must identify the line and provide the correct word.