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Primary 6 PSLE English Quiz - Comprehension

Name: ______________________ Class: ____________ Date: ______________ Score: ________ / 30

Duration: 55 minutes | Total Marks: 30

Instructions:

Answer ALL 20 questions.
For multiple-choice questions, write the letter (A), (B), (C) or (D) in the answer space.
For open-ended questions, answer in complete sentences and support your answers with evidence from the text where required.
Read each text carefully before answering. Spelling and grammar should be accurate.

Section A: Visual Text Comprehension (Q1–Q5, 5 marks)

Study the poster below carefully, then answer Questions 1 to 5.

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Poster content: "RECYCLE RIGHT, SINGAPORE!" — Community Recycling Drive — Saturday, 15 June, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Blk 123 Void Deck. Bring paper, plastic bottles and metal cans in your own bag. No food waste or Styrofoam accepted. Top three classes with the most recyclables win prizes. Enquiries: [email protected]

Question 1. (1 mark)

When will the recycling drive take place?

(A) Saturday, 15 June, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
(B) Sunday, 16 June, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
(C) Saturday, 15 June, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
(D) Friday, 14 June, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Question 2. (1 mark)

Which of the following items will be accepted at the drive?

(A) Food waste
(B) Plastic bottles
(C) Styrofoam containers
(D) Leftover cooked rice

Question 3. (1 mark)

What must participants use to carry their recyclables?

(A) Boxes provided by the school
(B) Plastic bags sold at the venue
(C) Their own bags
(D) Trolleys borrowed from residents

Question 4. (1 mark)

How can students make enquiries about the event?

(A) Call the school office
(B) Email [email protected]
(C) Visit Blk 123 on weekdays
(D) Write to the principal

Question 5. (1 mark)

What reward is offered for collecting the most recyclables?

(A) A free field trip
(B) Extra recess time
(C) Prizes for the top three classes
(D) Certificates for every student

Section B: Comprehension MCQ (Q6–Q15, 10 marks)

Read the passage below carefully, then answer Questions 6 to 15.

Passage 1: The Return of the Otters

For many years, smooth-coated otters were rarely seen in Singapore. Rapid development had polluted the rivers, driving the fish away and leaving the otters without food. By the 1970s, they had almost vanished.

In the 1990s, however, the government began a massive clean-up of the waterways. Rivers that once smelled of waste became clean enough for fish to return. Slowly, the otters followed. In 2014, a family of ten otters was spotted at Bishan–Ang Mo Kio Park, delighting joggers and photographers. They were affectionately named the "Bishan 10".

Today, otter families thrive in several parks and reservoirs. Remarkably, they have adapted well to city life, crossing roads at night when traffic is light and even sliding down grassy slopes near playgrounds. Experts believe this shows how wildlife can coexist with humans when habitats are protected.

Still, NParks reminds the public to admire otters from a distance. Feeding them or getting too close may frighten them or cause them to abandon their young. As one ranger put it, "The best way to love our otters is to let them be wild."

Question 6. (1 mark)

Why did otters almost vanish from Singapore by the 1970s?

(A) Hunters captured them for zoos.
(B) Pollution drove away their food supply.
(C) Parks were closed for development.
(D) They migrated to colder countries.

Question 7. (1 mark)

Which word in Paragraph 2 means "extremely large in scale"?

(A) massive
(B) clean-up
(C) waterways
(D) government

Question 8. (1 mark)

Why were people at Bishan–Ang Mo Kio Park delighted in 2014?

(A) A new park opened there.
(B) Fish returned to the river.
(C) They saw a large otter family.
(D) Rangers gave a free talk.

Question 9. (1 mark)

The phrase "the otters followed" tells us that the otters…

(A) obeyed instructions from rangers.
(B) returned because fish came back.
(C) were led by the Bishan 10.
(D) chased photographers along rivers.

Question 10. (1 mark)

According to Paragraph 3, how have otters adapted to city life?

(A) They hunt only at night.
(B) They build homes under bridges.
(C) They cross roads when traffic is light.
(D) They avoid parks and reservoirs.

Question 11. (1 mark)

What does the word "thrive" suggest about today's otters?

(A) They survive with great difficulty.
(B) They live healthily and successfully.
(C) They stay hidden from humans.
(D) They compete fiercely for territory.

Question 12. (1 mark)

Which statement best expresses the main idea of Paragraph 3?

(A) Otters cause problems for park visitors.
(B) Wildlife and humans can share habitats.
(C) Reservoirs are dangerous for animals.
(D) Playgrounds attract wild animals.

Question 13. (1 mark)

Why does NParks ask the public to keep a distance from otters?

(A) Otters may bite anyone who feeds them.
(B) Close contact may stress the otters.
(C) Otters spread diseases to children.
(D) Photographers block park pathways.

Question 14. (1 mark)

"The best way to love our otters is to let them be wild." This shows that the ranger believes…

(A) otters should be kept in sanctuaries.
(B) true care means respecting their natural behaviour.
(C) people should train otters to be friendly.
(D) otters belong only in remote forests.

Question 15. (1 mark)

What is the writer's main purpose in writing this passage?

(A) To persuade readers to adopt otters as pets
(B) To inform readers about otters' return and how to protect them
(C) To entertain readers with funny otter stories
(D) To compare otters in Singapore and overseas

Section C: Open-Ended Comprehension (Q16–Q20, 15 marks)

Read the passage below carefully, then answer Questions 16 to 20 in complete sentences.

Passage 2: Amirah's Big Day

When Mr Tan announced the class speech contest, Amirah's stomach twisted into knots. Speaking in front of others terrified her; even answering a question in class made her cheeks burn. She wanted to hide behind her book, but Mr Tan gently placed her name on the list anyway.

"You have wonderful ideas," he told her. "All you need is practice."

Every day after school, Amirah stayed back to rehearse. Mr Tan taught her to breathe slowly, pause between sentences and look at friendly faces instead of staring at the floor. Her classmates cheered her on during lunchtime run-throughs.

On the day of the contest, Amirah's heart pounded like a drum as she walked onto the stage. Her hands trembled, but she remembered Mr Tan's advice and took a deep breath. Word by word, her speech flowed out, steady and clear. When she finished, the audience clapped loudly.

Amirah did not win first prize — that went to the confident Devi — but she walked off the stage smiling. She had faced her greatest fear, and that, she realised, was worth more than any trophy.

Question 16. (3 marks)

Why was Amirah afraid of the speech contest? Support your answer with evidence from the passage.

Question 17. (3 marks)

What does the phrase "her heart pounded like a drum" (Paragraph 4) tell you about how Amirah felt?

Question 18. (3 marks)

Give two ways Mr Tan helped Amirah prepare for the contest.

Question 19. (3 marks)

Explain why Amirah smiled even though she did not win first prize.

Question 20. (3 marks)

What lesson can we learn from Amirah's experience? Use evidence from the passage to support your answer.

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Answers

Primary 6 PSLE English Quiz - Comprehension: Answer Key

Total Marks: 30

Answer 1. (C) Saturday, 15 June, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (1 mark)

Answer 2. (B) Plastic bottles (1 mark)

Answer 3. (C) Their own bags (1 mark)

Answer 4. (B) Email [email protected] (1 mark)

Answer 5. (C) Prizes for the top three classes (1 mark)

Answer 6. (B) Pollution drove away their food supply. (1 mark)

Answer 7. (A) massive (1 mark)

Answer 8. (C) They saw a large otter family. (1 mark)

Answer 9. (B) Returned because fish came back. (1 mark)

Answer 10. (C) They cross roads when traffic is light. (1 mark)

Answer 11. (B) They live healthily and successfully. (1 mark)

Answer 12. (B) Wildlife and humans can share habitats. (1 mark)

Answer 13. (B) Close contact may stress the otters. (1 mark)

Answer 14. (B) True care means respecting their natural behaviour. (1 mark)

Answer 15. (B) To inform readers about otters' return and how to protect them. (1 mark)

Answer 16. (3 marks)

Amirah was afraid because speaking in front of others terrified her. Evidence: "even answering a question in class made her cheeks burn," showing she was already shy about speaking publicly.

Answer 17. (3 marks)

It shows that Amirah felt extremely nervous and anxious just before going on stage. The comparison to a pounding drum emphasises how strong her fear was at that moment.

Answer 18. (3 marks)

Any two of the following (award 1½ marks each):

He encouraged her, telling her she had wonderful ideas and only needed practice.
He taught her practical techniques: breathing slowly, pausing between sentences and looking at friendly faces.
He arranged daily rehearsals with her after school.

Answer 19. (3 marks)

Amirah smiled because she had overcome her greatest fear of speaking in public. She realised that facing her fear "was worth more than any trophy", so winning first prize did not matter to her.

Answer 20. (3 marks)

We learn that with practice, encouragement and courage, we can overcome our fears. Evidence: Amirah practised daily with Mr Tan's guidance, and although her hands trembled, she delivered a steady, clear speech — showing that persistent effort conquers fear.

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