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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - English Primary 6 PSLE
TuitionGoWhere Exam Practice (AI)
| Subject: | English Language |
| Level: | Primary 6 |
| Paper: | SA2 (Version 4) |
| Duration: | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Total Marks: | 60 |
Name: ________________________ Class: ______________ Date: ______________
Instructions
- This paper consists of four sections.
- Answer all questions.
- Write your answers clearly in the spaces provided.
- For multiple-choice questions, shade the correct oval (A, B, C or D) on the answer sheet.
- For open-ended questions, write your answers in the spaces provided.
Section A: Grammar MCQ (10 marks)
Choose the correct answer for each question and shade the corresponding oval (A, B, C or D).
1. Neither the teachers nor the principal _______ aware of the change in schedule before the announcement was made.
(A) was (B) were (C) is (D) are
2. If I _______ you, I would apologise to Mrs Tan immediately rather than wait until tomorrow.
(A) am (B) was (C) were (D) be
3. By the time the rescue team arrived, the stranded hikers _______ without food for nearly two days.
(A) are (B) was (C) have been (D) had been
4. The bouquet of roses, along with several greeting cards, _______ delivered to the hospital room this morning.
(A) was (B) were (C) has (D) have
5. "_______ you mind passing me the dictionary on the top shelf?" Ravi asked politely.
(A) Should (B) Could (C) Would (D) Might
6. The ancient temple, _______ was built during the Ming Dynasty, attracts thousands of visitors annually.
(A) that (B) which (C) who (D) whom
7. Neither of the candidates _______ submitted the required documents before the deadline.
(A) have (B) has (C) had (D) having
8. Unless you _______ your homework, you will not be allowed to join the class excursion.
(A) finish (B) finished (C) will finish (D) finishing
9. The documentary, which explores the impact of climate change on coral reefs, _______ by millions of viewers worldwide.
(A) is watched (B) was watched (C) has been watched (D) have been watched
10. _______ he had practised diligently for months, he still felt nervous before the piano recital.
(A) Although (B) Because (C) Since (D) Unless
Section B: Grammar Cloze (10 marks)
Fill in each blank with the most suitable word. Write your answer in the space provided.
The nature reserve (11) _______ established in 1989 to protect the endangered hornbills that (12) _______ native to this region. Before the reserve was set up, the birds' habitat (13) _______ been rapidly destroyed by deforestation.
Today, visitors who (14) _______ to the reserve can observe the hornbills in their natural surroundings. If you (15) _______ to visit, you should bring a pair of binoculars, as the birds often perch high up in the canopy. The reserve, (16) _______ covers over two hundred hectares, is one of the largest conservation areas in the country.
Dr Siti, (17) _______ has been studying hornbills for fifteen years, emphasises that every individual (18) _______ play a role in conservation. "Unless we (19) _______ action now, future generations (20) _______ not have the chance to see these magnificent birds," she warned.
Section C: Grammar Transformation (15 marks)
Rewrite each sentence using the word or words given. The meaning of the sentence must remain the same. Write your answer in the space provided.
21. The storm was extremely severe. The outdoor concert was cancelled. (Use: so... that)
22. "I will return the library book tomorrow," said Meiling. (Use: Meiling said that...)
23. Mr Lim is the teacher. Mr Lim coaches the school basketball team. (Use: who)
24. Although the exam was difficult, Samuel managed to score well. (Use: Despite)
25. Someone stole the bicycles from the school compound last night. (Use: were)
26. You must complete the project. You cannot present it to the class. (Use: Unless)
27. The soup was too salty for us to eat. (Use: so... that)
28. If I were the principal, I would install more solar panels. (Begin: Were...)
29. As soon as the bell rang, the students rushed to the canteen. (Use: No sooner... than)
30. The charity run was postponed because it rained heavily. (Use: due to)
Section D: Grammar Synthesis and Editing (25 marks)
Part I: Editing for Grammar (10 marks)
Each line in the text below contains ONE grammatical error. Identify the error and write the correct word in the space provided. If there is no error, write a tick (✓).
| Line | Text | Error | Correction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Last Saturday, our school organise a fundraising carnival. | (a) | ____________ |
| 32 | All the students has worked hard to prepare the stalls. | (b) | ____________ |
| 33 | The principal, together with the teachers, were present at the opening ceremony. | (c) | ____________ |
| 34 | Each of the classes have set up a unique game stall. | (d) | ____________ |
| 35 | My classmate and me were in charge of the food stall. | (e) | ____________ |
| 36 | We sold many hotdogs, which was very popular with the visitors. | (f) | ____________ |
| 37 | By the end of the day, we have raised over five thousand dollars. | (g) | ____________ |
| 38 | Everyone were thrilled with the results of our efforts. | (h) | ____________ |
| 39 | The money will be donated to the childrens' home in our neighbourhood. | (i) | ____________ |
| 40 | We are looking forward to organise another carnival next year. | (j) | ____________ |
Part II: Sentence Combining (15 marks)
Combine each pair of sentences into ONE sentence using the word(s) given. Do not change the given word(s). Write your answer in the space provided.
41. The hiking trail was steep. The children continued climbing. (Use: Even though)
42. Jia Hao completed his homework. Jia Hao went out to play football. (Use: Having...)
43. The museum is closed on Mondays. The museum is located near the park. (Use: which)
44. You should not litter. You should not waste water. (Use: Neither... nor)
45. The athlete trained hard every day. She won the gold medal at the competition. (Use: Because of)
46. The vase is very fragile. You must handle it with great care. (Use: so... that)
47. Mr Tan is my neighbour. His dog won the obedience competition. (Use: whose)
48. The students were chatting loudly. The teacher entered the classroom. (Use: when)
49. We must protect the environment. Future generations will suffer. (Use: Otherwise)
50. The novel is exciting. The novel is educational. (Use: not only... but also)
END OF PAPER
Answers
TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - English Primary 6 PSLE - Answer Key
SA2 (Version 4)
Section A: Grammar MCQ (10 marks)
| Qn | Answer | Marks | Explanation / Common Mistakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | (A) was | 1 | Subject-verb agreement with "neither...nor": the verb agrees with the nearer subject "principal" (singular). Common mistake: choosing (B) were by treating the compound subject as plural. |
| 2 | (C) were | 1 | Subjunctive mood is required after "If I". "Were" is the correct form for all subjects in the present unreal conditional. Common mistake: choosing (B) was. |
| 3 | (D) had been | 1 | Past perfect continuous is required: the action (being without food) started in the past and continued up to another past event (rescue team arrived). Common mistake: choosing (B) was or (C) have been. |
| 4 | (A) was | 1 | The subject is "bouquet" (singular). "Along with" does not make the subject plural. Common mistake: choosing (B) were due to the plural "cards". |
| 5 | (C) Would | 1 | "Would you mind" is the polite formula for making requests. Common mistake: choosing (B) Could. |
| 6 | (B) which | 1 | Non-defining relative clause (set off by commas) requires "which", not "that". Common mistake: choosing (A) that. |
| 7 | (B) has | 1 | "Neither of" takes a singular verb. Common mistake: choosing (A) have. |
| 8 | (A) finish | 1 | Present simple after "unless" for a first conditional sentence. Common mistake: choosing (C) will finish. |
| 9 | (C) has been watched | 1 | Present perfect passive is appropriate for an action that started in the past and continues to the present with a result relevant now. Common mistake: choosing (A) is watched or (B) was watched. |
| 10 | (A) Although | 1 | Concession: the two clauses express contrasting ideas. Common mistake: choosing (B) Because. |
Section B: Grammar Cloze (10 marks)
| Qn | Answer | Marks | Explanation / Common Mistakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | was | 1 | Past simple passive. The establishment happened in 1989 (past time). Common mistake: "is" (ignoring the past time reference). |
| 12 | are | 1 | Present simple. The hornbills are still native to the region (general truth). Common mistake: "were". |
| 13 | had | 1 | Past perfect (had + been + past participle). The destruction happened before the reserve was set up. Common mistake: "has". |
| 14 | go | 1 | Present simple after a relative clause referring to a general habit. Common mistake: "went" or "are going". |
| 15 | wish | 1 | "If you wish to" is a formal expression meaning "if you want to". Common mistake: "want" (acceptable but "wish" is the expected formal register). |
| 16 | which | 1 | Non-defining relative clause referring to a thing (the reserve). Common mistake: "that" (incorrect in non-defining clauses). |
| 17 | who | 1 | Relative pronoun for a person as the subject of the relative clause. Common mistake: "whom" (incorrect as subject). |
| 18 | must | 1 | Modal verb expressing obligation or necessity in the context of conservation. Common mistake: "can" or "should" (weaker than intended meaning). |
| 19 | take | 1 | Present simple after "unless" in a conditional structure. Common mistake: "will take" or "took". |
| 20 | will | 1 | Future simple for a predicted consequence. Common mistake: "would" (no past reporting context to justify backshift). |
Section C: Grammar Transformation (15 marks)
| Qn | Answer | Marks | Marking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | The storm was so severe that the outdoor concert was cancelled. | 1 | Award 1 mark for correct use of "so...that" with the adjective placed correctly. Common mistake: "so severe that it was cancelled" (acceptable but must retain full meaning). |
| 22 | Meiling said that she would return the library book the next day. | 1 | Key changes: pronoun "I" → "she"; "will" → "would"; "tomorrow" → "the next day". Award 1 mark only if all reported speech transformations are correct. |
| 23 | Mr Lim is the teacher who coaches the school basketball team. | 1 | Use "who" as Mr Lim is a person and the subject of the relative clause. Common mistake: using "whom" or "which". |
| 24 | Despite the difficult exam, Samuel managed to score well. | 1 | "Despite" is followed by a noun phrase, not a clause. Common mistake: "Despite the exam was difficult" (incorrect — despite + clause). |
| 25 | The bicycles were stolen from the school compound last night. | 1 | Passive voice transformation. Subject becomes "The bicycles" (plural) → "were stolen". Common mistake: "was stolen" (singular verb with plural subject). |
| 26 | Unless you complete the project, you cannot present it to the class. | 1 | "Unless" = "If not". The condition must be stated in the affirmative. Common mistake: "Unless you do not complete" (double negative). |
| 27 | The soup was so salty that we could not eat it. | 1 | "Too...to" → "so...that...could not". Award 1 mark for correct structure. Common mistake: omitting "could not" or writing "cannot". |
| 28 | Were I the principal, I would install more solar panels. | 1 | Inverted subjunctive: "If I were" → "Were I". The "if" is omitted and the verb is inverted. Common mistake: "Were I the principal" without dropping "if", or "Was I". |
| 29 | No sooner had the bell rung than the students rushed to the canteen. | 1 | Structure: "No sooner" + past perfect (had + past participle) + "than" + past simple. Common mistake: using "when" instead of "than", or wrong tense order. |
| 30 | The charity run was postponed due to the heavy rain. | 1 | "Due to" is followed by a noun phrase. Common mistake: "due to it rained heavily" (clause instead of noun phrase). |
Section D: Grammar Synthesis and Editing (25 marks)
Part I: Editing for Grammar (10 marks)
| Qn | Error | Correction | Marks | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31(a) | organise | organised | 1 | Past tense required (Last Saturday). |
| 32(b) | has | have | 1 | Plural subject "All the students" requires "have". |
| 33(c) | were | was | 1 | Subject is "The principal" (singular). "Together with" does not change the number of the subject. |
| 34(d) | have | has | 1 | "Each of" takes a singular verb. |
| 35(e) | me | I | 1 | Subject pronoun required ("My classmate and I"). |
| 36(f) | was | were | 1 | "Which" refers to "hotdogs" (plural), so the verb must be plural. |
| 37(g) | have | had | 1 | Past perfect required: the raising happened before "the end of the day" (past reference). |
| 38(h) | were | was | 1 | "Everyone" is a singular indefinite pronoun. |
| 39(i) | childrens' | children's | 1 | Irregular plural: "children" already ends in -ren, so the possessive is "children's". "Childrens'" is incorrect as "childrens" is not a word. |
| 40(j) | organise | organising | 1 | "Look forward to" is followed by a gerund (-ing form). |
Part II: Sentence Combining (15 marks)
| Qn | Answer | Marks | Marking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Even though the hiking trail was steep, the children continued climbing. | 1 | "Even though" introduces a concession clause. Accept also: "The children continued climbing even though the hiking trail was steep." |
| 42 | Having completed his homework, Jia Hao went out to play football. | 1 | Perfect participle structure: "Having + past participle" shows one action was completed before another. Common mistake: "Having completing" (wrong participle form). |
| 43 | The museum, which is located near the park, is closed on Mondays. | 1 | Non-defining relative clause with "which". Commas required. Common mistake: using "that" (incorrect for non-defining clause). |
| 44 | You should neither litter nor waste water. | 1 | "Neither...nor" connects two negative ideas. Common mistake: "You neither should litter nor waste water" (incorrect word order). |
| 45 | Because of her hard training every day, the athlete won the gold medal at the competition. | 1 | "Because of" + noun phrase. Common mistake: "Because of she trained hard" (clause instead of noun phrase). Accept equivalent noun phrase transformations. |
| 46 | The vase is so fragile that you must handle it with great care. | 1 | "So + adjective + that + clause". Common mistake: "so fragile that must handle" (missing subject). |
| 47 | Mr Tan, whose dog won the obedience competition, is my neighbour. | 1 | "Whose" shows possession for the relative clause. Accept also: "Mr Tan is my neighbour whose dog won the obedience competition." |
| 48 | The students were chatting loudly when the teacher entered the classroom. | 1 | "When" connects the two past events. Accept also: "When the teacher entered the classroom, the students were chatting loudly." |
| 49 | We must protect the environment; otherwise, future generations will suffer. | 1 | "Otherwise" introduces the consequence of not doing the first action. Semicolon or full stop before "otherwise" is required. |
| 50 | The novel is not only exciting but also educational. | 1 | "Not only...but also" connects two parallel adjectives. Common mistake: "The novel not only is exciting but also educational" (incorrect word order). |
Mark Summary
| Section | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| A: Grammar MCQ | 10 |
| B: Grammar Cloze | 10 |
| C: Grammar Transformation | 15 |
| D: Editing | 10 |
| D: Sentence Combining | 15 |
| Total | 60 |
Estimated time allocation: Section A (10 min), Section B (10 min), Section C (20 min), Section D (25 min), Checking (10 min) = 75 minutes total.