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TuitionGoWhere Exam Practice (AI) - SA2 English Primary 6 PSLE

Version 3 of 5

Subject: English Language
Level: Primary 6
Paper: Grammar & Language Use (Practice Paper)
Duration: 50 minutes
Total Marks: 40 marks

Name: ________________________ Class: __________ Date: ________________

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Write your name, class, and date in the spaces provided.
This paper consists of THREE sections: Section A, Section B, and Section C.
Answer all questions.
Write your answers clearly in the spaces provided.
For multiple-choice questions, circle the correct answer.
Marks are indicated for each question or part question.

Section	Question Range	Marks
A: Grammar MCQ	1–10	10 marks
B: Grammar Cloze	11–15	10 marks
C: Grammar Transformation & Application	16–20	20 marks
TOTAL		40 marks

SECTION A: GRAMMAR MULTIPLE CHOICE [10 marks]

Choose the correct answer for each question. Circle the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D).

1. Neither the teachers nor the principal ________ aware of the schedule change until yesterday morning.

(A) was
(B) were
(C) are
(D) have been

[1 mark]

2. "If I ________ taller, I would have applied to be a basketball player," Marcus sighed.

(A) am
(B) was
(C) were
(D) had been

[1 mark]

3. By the time the guests arrived, the children ________ all the snacks that their mother had prepared.

(A) ate
(B) had eaten
(C) have eaten
(D) were eating

[1 mark]

4. The documentary about deep-sea creatures ________ fascinating that the audience sat in complete silence throughout.

(A) very
(B) too
(C) so
(D) such

[1 mark]

5. The hiking group, ________ consisted of twelve experienced trekkers, faced unexpected challenges when the weather deteriorated rapidly.

(A) who
(B) which
(C) whom
(D) whose

[1 mark]

6. "You ________ finish your homework before watching television," Mrs. Tan reminded her son firmly.

(A) need
(B) must
(C) ought
(D) should

[1 mark]

7. Not only ________ the ancient manuscript carefully, but she also translated its contents for the museum exhibition.

(A) did Dr. Lim preserve
(B) Dr. Lim preserved
(C) Dr. Lim did preserve
(D) preserved Dr. Lim

[1 mark]

8. The students were instructed to submit their projects ________ Friday, ________ they would receive a late penalty.

(A) by … or
(B) on … unless
(C) before … and
(D) until … but

[1 mark]

9. Each of the orphaned puppies ________ for by a dedicated volunteer from the animal welfare society.

(A) care
(B) cares
(C) is cared
(D) are cared

[1 mark]

10. "I wish I ________ attentively during the safety briefing," the construction worker admitted ruefully.

(A) had listened
(B) listened
(C) would listen
(D) have listened

[1 mark]

SECTION B: GRAMMAR CLOZE [10 marks]

Read the passage below carefully. Choose the correct word from the options given in brackets to fill in each blank. Write your answer in the space provided.

The art of traditional kite-making [11] (has been / have been / was / were) practised in Singapore for over a century. These intricate crafts, [12] (who / which / whom / whose) require patience and skill, were once a common sight in local neighbourhoods. Master kite-maker Mr. Ahmad bin Abdullah, [13] (which / who / whom / whose) works have won international awards, explains that the craft demands precision. "If one [14] (do not / does not / did not / had not) follow the measurements exactly, the kite will not fly properly," he emphasises. Young people today, however, [15] (prefer / prefers / preferred / is preferring) digital entertainment to learning such traditional skills, causing concern that this heritage may disappear.

11. _________ [1 mark]

12. _________ [1 mark]

13. _________ [1 mark]

14. _________ [1 mark]

15. _________ [1 mark]

SECTION C: GRAMMAR TRANSFORMATION & APPLICATION [20 marks]

Question 16: Error Correction [5 marks]

Read the paragraph below. There are five grammatical errors in the text. Underline each error and write the correction in the space provided. The first one has been done as an example.

Example: The team of players are happy. → are → is

The environmental club, together with their advisor, were organising the annual recycling drive. "Neither the students nor the teacher have confirmed the date," complained the impatient vice-chairperson. The posters, which design had taken three days, was finally displayed. "Everyone need to contribute their old newspapers," announced the chairperson confidently. The members, excited by the turnout, forgets to record the attendance properly.

Error	Correction
(Ex) are	is
16.1
16.2
16.3
16.4
16.5

[5 marks]

Question 17: Sentence Transformation [4 marks]

Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given. Do not change the meaning of the original sentence.

(a) "You must not touch the exhibits," the museum guide warned the visitors.
Rewrite using "forbidden": _________________________________________________________
[2 marks]

(b) As soon as the bell rang, the students rushed out of the classroom.
Rewrite beginning with "No sooner": __________________________________________________
[2 marks]

Question 18: Combining Sentences [4 marks]

Combine the following sentences into one coherent sentence using the word given in brackets. Do not change the meaning. Make any necessary changes.

(a) The thunderstorm was severe. The outdoor concert was cancelled. (Such…that)

[2 marks]

(b) Mei Ling saved diligently for six months. She bought her first bicycle. (Only after)

[2 marks]

Question 19: Reported Speech [4 marks]

Rewrite the following conversation in reported speech. Make all necessary changes.

"I have misplaced my library card," Kevin admitted to the librarian. "Can I still borrow books? Will there be a fine?"

Kevin admitted to the librarian _______________________________________________________

[4 marks]

Question 20: Conditional Sentences [3 marks]

Complete the following conditional sentences appropriately.

(a) If the MRT trains _________________________________, commuters would face significant delays. [1 mark]

(b) _________________________________________, she would have qualified for the national team. [1 mark]

(c) Unless the volunteers _________________________________, the charity event cannot proceed. [1 mark]

END OF PAPER

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TuitionGoWhere Exam Practice (AI) - SA2 English Primary 6 PSLE

VERSION 3 ANSWER KEY

SECTION A: GRAMMAR MULTIPLE CHOICE [10 marks]

Question	Answer	Explanation / Teaching Notes
1	(A) was	Subject-verb agreement with "neither…nor": When "neither…nor" joins two subjects, the verb agrees with the closer subject. Here "principal" (singular) is closer, so "was" is correct. Common mistake: Choosing "were" because of plural "teachers" earlier in the structure.
2	(C) were	Subjunctive mood after "If I": For hypothetical/impossible situations (Marcus is not taller), use "were" not "was" in formal English. This is the subjunctive form showing something contrary to fact.
3	(B) had eaten	Past perfect tense: "By the time" sets up a past deadline; the action before that deadline needs past perfect ("had eaten"). Timeline: (1) mother prepared snacks, (2) guests arrived, (3) before (2), children had eaten.
4	(C) so	Correlative structure "so…that": "So" pairs with "that" for result clauses with adjectives. "Such" needs a noun phrase ("such a fascinating documentary"). "Very" and "too" don't form this correlative pair.
5	(B) which	Relative pronoun for things/groups: "Which" introduces a non-defining clause referring to "the hiking group" (collective noun as entity). "Who/whom" for people; "whose" shows possession.
6	(B) must	Modal verb for strong obligation: "Must" expresses necessity/strong duty from authority (Mrs. Tan's firm reminder). "Should/ought" are weaker; "need" requires "to" (need to finish).
7	(A) did Dr. Lim preserve	Inversion with "Not only": When "Not only" begins a clause, the subject and auxiliary verb invert. Structure: Not only + auxiliary + subject + main verb. Without auxiliary, add "did" and use base form "preserve."
8	(A) by … or	Preposition + correlative conjunction: "By Friday" = deadline; "or" introduces the alternative/penalty. "Unless" doesn't fit grammatically after comma; "and/but" don't show the warning consequence.
9	(C) is cared	Subject-verb agreement + passive voice: "Each" = singular subject. Passive voice needed (puppies receive care). Structure: Each + of + plural noun + singular verb. "Is cared for" — note: "for" belongs with "cared" (phrasal verb).
10	(A) had listened	"Wish" + past perfect for regret: When wishing about a past situation that cannot change, use "had + past participle." The worker regrets not listening — the briefing is over, unchangeable.

SECTION B: GRAMMAR CLOZE [5 marks]

Question	Answer	Explanation / Teaching Notes
11	has been	Subject-verb agreement + present perfect tense: "The art" (singular, uncountable) + present perfect for ongoing action from past to present. Singular subject requires singular verb; "has been" matches.
12	which	Relative pronoun for things: Refers to "These intricate crafts" (things, not people). Non-defining clause needs "which" with commas. "Who/whom/whose" are for people.
13	whose	Possessive relative pronoun: Shows that the works belong to Mr. Ahmad. "Whose" = of whom; applies to both people and things in modern English. Structure: noun + whose + noun.
14	does not	First conditional + subject-verb agreement: "If" clause in first conditional uses present simple. "One" = singular, so "does not." Main clause "will not fly" confirms first conditional (real possibility).
15	prefer	Present simple for general truth/habit: "Today" establishes current habit. "Young people" = plural subject. "Is preferring" is incorrect — stative verb "prefer" rarely uses continuous.

SECTION C: GRAMMAR TRANSFORMATION & APPLICATION [20 marks]

Question 16: Error Correction [5 marks]

Error	Original	Correction	Explanation / Teaching Notes
16.1	were (organising)	was	"Together with" = parenthetical: Main subject "The environmental club" (singular). Phrases like "together with," "as well as," "along with" don't change subject number. Singular subject → singular verb.
16.2	have (confirmed)	has	"Neither…nor" proximity rule: Verb agrees with nearer subject "teacher" (singular). Singular noun closer to verb requires singular "has."
16.3	which (design)	whose	Possessive for things: "Whose design" = the design of which. "Which" cannot show possession; "whose" is now accepted for both people and things.
16.4	was (displayed)	were	Subject-verb agreement: Subject "The posters" = plural. Relative clause "which design had taken…" modifies "posters" but doesn't change the main clause subject number.
16.5	forgets	forgot	Tense consistency + subject-verb: Past tense needed (context: "The members, excited by the turnout" — past event). "Forgets" is present; "forgot" matches narrative past. Plural subject with wrong singular verb form also corrected.

Marking: 1 mark per correct identification and correction. Accept only if both error and correction are correct.

Question 17: Sentence Transformation [4 marks]

(a) [2 marks]

Model answer:
The museum guide warned the visitors that it was forbidden to touch the exhibits.
Or: Touching the exhibits was forbidden, the museum guide warned the visitors.

Mark Point	Explanation
1 mark	Correct use of "forbidden" in structure (forbidden + to-infinitive / forbidden + noun/gerund)
1 mark	Maintained original meaning; correct reported speech transformation with subject-verb agreement

Teaching notes: "Forbidden" is adjective/participle. Common structures: "It is forbidden to…" / "…is forbidden." Must change from direct imperative ("must not touch") to statement about prohibition.

(b) [2 marks]

Model answer:
No sooner had the bell rung than the students rushed out of the classroom.

Mark Point	Explanation
1 mark	Correct inversion: "No sooner + had + subject + past participle"
1 mark	"Than" (not "then" or "when") as the follow-up conjunction

Teaching notes: "No sooner" triggers past perfect inversion. Structure: No sooner + auxiliary "had" + subject + past participle + than + past simple. Common error: Using "then" instead of "than" or forgetting inversion (No sooner the bell…).

Question 18: Combining Sentences [4 marks]

(a) [2 marks]

Model answer:
It was such a severe thunderstorm that the outdoor concert was cancelled.
Or: The thunderstorm was such that the outdoor concert was cancelled.

Mark Point	Explanation
1 mark	Correct "Such…that" structure: such + (a/an) + adjective + noun + that
1 mark	Meaning preserved; sentence grammatically complete

Teaching notes: "Such" modifies noun phrases; "so" modifies adjectives/adverbs alone. Ensure noun follows: "such a severe thunderstorm" not "such severe thunderstorm." Alternative: "such severe weather that…" (uncountable, no article).

(b) [2 marks]

Model answer:
Only after Mei Ling had saved diligently for six months did she buy her first bicycle.

Mark Point	Explanation
1 mark	Correct "Only after" inversion: auxiliary + subject + main verb
1 mark	Past perfect "had saved" showing prior action; meaning preserved

Teaching notes: "Only after" at sentence start triggers inversion. Timeline: saving happened before buying, so past perfect needed. Structure: Only after + past perfect subject-verb + auxiliary + subject + base verb. Common error: No inversion ("she did buy" instead of "did she buy").

Question 19: Reported Speech [4 marks]

Model answer:
Kevin admitted to the librarian that he had misplaced his library card and asked whether/if he could still borrow books and whether/if there would be a fine.

Mark Point	Explanation
1 mark	Tense backshift: "have misplaced" → "had misplaced" (past perfect); "Can I" → "he could"; "Will there" → "there would be"
1 mark	Pronoun change: "I" → "he"; "my" → "his"; "Can I" → "he could"
1 mark	Question transformation: "Can I…?" → "whether/if he could…"; "Will there…?" → "whether/if there would be…" (not direct question word order)
1 mark	Conjunction "and" linking the two questions; "asked" correctly introduces both; no repetition error

Teaching notes:

Backshift present perfect → past perfect ("had misplaced")
Modals: can → could; will → would
Yes/no questions become "whether/if" + statement word order (not "could he still")
Two questions joined: "and asked whether… and whether…" or "and asked whether…, and he asked whether…"
Common error: Keeping direct question order ("could he still borrow")

Question 20: Conditional Sentences [3 marks]

(a) [1 mark]

Model answers (any appropriate):

If the MRT trains broke down / were delayed / did not run, commuters would face significant delays.

Teaching notes: Second conditional (unreal/hypothetical present/future). If + past simple, would + base verb. "Would face" is given; need past simple in if-clause. Subject "trains" = plural, so plural verb form.

(b) [1 mark]

Model answers (any appropriate):

If she had trained harder / If she had not been injured / If she had attended the trials, she would have qualified for the national team.

Teaching notes: Third conditional (impossible past). If + past perfect, would have + past participle. "Would have qualified" is given; need "If + had + past participle." Must show unfulfilled past condition.

(c) [1 mark]

Model answers (any appropriate):

Unless the volunteers arrive on time / complete their training / submit their forms, the charity event cannot proceed.

Teaching notes: "Unless" = "if not" (first conditional real condition). Present simple in unless-clause for future real possibility. "Cannot proceed" is given (present modal for future). Avoid "will" in unless-clause (common error: "unless the volunteers will arrive").

SCORING SUMMARY

Section	Marks
Section A (Q1–10)	10 marks
Section B (Q11–15)	5 marks
Section C (Q16–20)	25 marks
TOTAL	40 marks

Grade boundaries (suggested):

A* : 36–40 marks
A : 32–35 marks
B : 28–31 marks
C : 24–27 marks
D : 20–23 marks
Below 20: Needs revision

END OF ANSWER KEY