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Primary 6 English - Comprehension

Quiz 01 | PSLE Preparation

Name: _________________________ Date: _____________ Score: ___ / 50

Passage A

Read the passage carefully and answer Questions 1-10.

It was the last day of the school holidays, and twelve-year-old Ming was feeling anxious. Tomorrow, he would be starting at a new school after his family had moved to a different neighbourhood. He had left behind all his friends at his old school, and the thought of having to make new ones filled him with dread.

"Why the long face?" asked his grandmother, who was visiting for the week. Ming sighed heavily and explained his worries. His grandmother listened patiently, nodding her head sympathetically.

"Let me tell you a story," she said, settling into her favourite armchair. "When I was about your age, my family moved from China to Singapore. I didn't speak English at all, and I was terrified of going to school. But on my first day, a girl named Mei Ling approached me during recess. She didn't speak Mandarin, and I didn't speak English, but she smiled at me and shared her sandwich. That small act of kindness changed everything."

Ming looked up with interest. "What happened after that?"

"We became the best of friends. Mei Ling taught me English, and I taught her some Mandarin. We helped each other with homework and stood up for each other when times were tough. Even though we couldn't communicate perfectly at first, her kindness bridged the gap between us."

"But Grandma, what if no one is nice to me at the new school?" Ming asked anxiously.

His grandmother smiled warmly. "Then you be the one to show kindness first. You might be surprised at how much a simple smile or a friendly word can mean to someone who is also looking for a friend. Remember, many of your new classmates might be feeling just as nervous as you are."

The next morning, Ming walked through the school gates with his grandmother's words echoing in his mind. During recess, he noticed a boy sitting alone at a bench, looking just as lost as Ming felt. Taking a deep breath, Ming walked over and sat beside him.

"Hi, I'm Ming. I'm new here. Mind if I sit with you?"

The boy's face lit up with a grateful smile. "I'm Rahul. I'm new too. I moved here from India last month."

By the end of the day, Ming had not only made a new friend but had also learned an invaluable lesson about the power of kindness.

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (2 marks each)

1. Why was Ming feeling anxious at the beginning of the passage?

A) His grandmother was leaving after her visit.
B) He was worried about starting at a new school.
C) He had failed his examinations.
D) He had quarrelled with his friends.

2. What does the phrase "long face" in paragraph 2 mean?

A) Having a lengthy face
B) Looking sad or unhappy
C) Being tired
D) Feeling hungry

3. Why was Ming's grandmother terrified when she first came to Singapore?

A) She missed her home in China.
B) She did not have any friends.
C) She could not speak English.
D) She did not like the weather.

4. How did Mei Ling first show kindness to Ming's grandmother?

A) She spoke to her in Mandarin.
B) She shared her sandwich with her.
C) She helped her with homework.
D) She taught her English.

5. What advice did Ming's grandmother give him?

A) To wait for others to approach him
B) To speak only to students who are kind
C) To be the first one to show kindness
D) To stay close to the teachers

Section B: Short Answer Questions (3 marks each)

6. What did Ming and Rahul have in common? Give two things.

7. In your own words, explain what Ming's grandmother meant when she said "her kindness bridged the gap between us."

8. How did Ming's feelings change from the beginning to the end of the passage? Use evidence from the text.

Section C: Higher-Order Questions (4 marks each)

9. Do you think Ming's grandmother's story was effective in helping Ming? Explain your answer with reference to the passage.

10. What lesson can readers learn from this passage? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

Passage B

Read the poem carefully and answer Questions 11-15.

The Old Banyan Tree

In the corner of the playground stands, An ancient tree with outstretched hands, Its hanging roots like curtains fall, A giant's beard adorning all.

Beneath its shade, we gather round, Our laughter echoes all around, We share our secrets, hopes and dreams, While sunlight dances through the seams.

Through monsoon rains it firmly stays, Through scorching heat of summer days, A silent witness standing tall, To generations, one and all.

When school bells ring and day is done, We wave goodbye and homeward run, But knowing that tomorrow waits, The banyan tree beside the gates.

Section D: Poetry Comprehension (4 marks each)

11. What is the poet comparing the banyan tree's hanging roots to? Why is this comparison effective?

12. Based on the poem, explain why the banyan tree is special to the students.

Section E: Vocabulary in Context (2 marks each)

13. What does "outstretched hands" refer to in the first stanza?

14. What does "silent witness" in the third stanza mean?

15. Find a word in the poem that means "very old."

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TuitionGoWhere Primary School (AI)

Primary 6 English - Comprehension

Quiz 01 | Answer Key

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (2 marks each)

1. B) He was worried about starting at a new school.

Paragraph 1: "he would be starting at a new school after his family had moved"

2. B) Looking sad or unhappy

"Long face" is an idiom meaning to look sad or dejected

3. C) She could not speak English.

Paragraph 3: "I didn't speak English at all, and I was terrified of going to school"

4. B) She shared her sandwich with her.

Paragraph 3: "she smiled at me and shared her sandwich"

5. C) To be the first one to show kindness

Paragraph 6: "Then you be the one to show kindness first"

Section B: Short Answer Questions (3 marks each)

6. Two things Ming and Rahul had in common:

Both were new to the school (1.5 marks)
Both had recently moved to the neighbourhood/area (1.5 marks)

Accept: Both were feeling lonely/nervous/looking for friends

7. Ming's grandmother meant that even though she and Mei Ling could not speak each other's languages, Mei Ling's kind act of sharing food and smiling helped them connect and become friends. Kindness helped them overcome the language barrier between them. (3 marks for clear explanation showing understanding of metaphor)

8. At the beginning, Ming was feeling anxious and filled with dread about starting at a new school and making new friends. By the end, he felt happy/relieved because he had successfully made a new friend (Rahul) and learned a valuable lesson. Evidence: "filled him with dread" vs "Ming had not only made a new friend." (3 marks)

Section C: Higher-Order Questions (4 marks each)

9. Yes, the grandmother's story was effective. (1 mark for stance)

Evidence:

Ming followed his grandmother's advice by approaching Rahul first and introducing himself (1 mark)
The story gave Ming practical guidance on how to make friends by showing kindness (1 mark)
Ming's successful friendship with Rahul shows the advice worked (1 mark)

Quote: "Taking a deep breath, Ming walked over and sat beside him."

10. Possible lessons (1 mark for lesson, 3 marks for explanation and evidence):

Kindness can help build friendships even between people who seem different
Taking the first step to be friendly can lead to meaningful connections
We should not wait for others to reach out; we can be the ones to initiate friendship

Evidence: Ming's grandmother's experience with Mei Ling and Ming's own experience with Rahul both show how small acts of kindness lead to lasting friendships.

Section D: Poetry Comprehension (4 marks each)

11. The poet compares the hanging roots to:

"Curtains" (1 mark)
"A giant's beard" (1 mark)

These comparisons are effective because:

They help readers visualize the long, hanging aerial roots of a banyan tree (1 mark)
They create a sense of the tree being grand, old and majestic (1 mark)

12. The banyan tree is special to the students because:

It provides shade for them to gather under (1 mark)
It is a place where they share secrets, hopes and dreams with friends (1 mark)
It has been there for many generations, making it a familiar and constant presence (1 mark)
It represents continuity and comfort - knowing it will be there tomorrow (1 mark)

Section E: Vocabulary in Context (2 marks each)

13. "Outstretched hands" refers to the spreading branches of the banyan tree that extend outwards like arms reaching out.

14. "Silent witness" means someone or something that observes events without speaking or interfering. The tree has watched generations of students without being able to speak about what it has seen.

15. Ancient

"An ancient tree with outstretched hands"

Marking Scheme

Section	Questions	Marks	Total
A	1-5	2 each	10
B	6-8	3 each	9
C	9-10	4 each	8
D	11-12	4 each	8
E	13-15	2 each	6
Total			41

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