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Comprehension — Evaluative & Applied

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1.
Read: 'Despite being the smallest in her class, Ling Ling was the fastest runner. She trained every morning before school.' What quality does Ling Ling show?
(a) Laziness(b) Determination(c) Shyness(d) Carelessness
2.
Based on the passage above, why is Ling Ling the fastest runner?
3.
Read: 'The government announced that plastic bags will be banned from next year. Supermarkets will provide paper bags instead.' Do you think this is a good decision? What is one benefit?
(a) It saves money for supermarkets(b) It reduces plastic waste and helps the environment(c) It makes shopping more fun(d) It helps farmers grow more food
4.
Read: 'Ahmad saw an elderly lady struggling to carry her groceries. Without hesitation, he offered to help.' What does 'without hesitation' tell us about Ahmad?
5.
Read: 'Studies show that children who read for at least 30 minutes a day have better vocabulary and writing skills.' If you wanted to improve your English, what would you do based on this?
(a) Watch more TV(b) Read for at least 30 minutes daily(c) Play more games(d) Sleep more
6.
Read: 'The school canteen replaced all sugary drinks with water and fruit juice. Some students complained, but the principal said it was for their health.' Who do you agree with and why?
(a) The students, because they should choose their own drinks(b) The principal, because health is important(c) Neither, because it doesn't matter(d) Both, because both have valid points
7.
Read: 'The author describes the abandoned house as having "eyes like dark, empty sockets" and "a mouth that creaked in the wind".' What technique is the author using?
Answer: ____________________________________
8.
Read: 'Many people believe zoos are cruel because animals are kept in cages. Others argue that zoos help protect endangered species.' What is the purpose of this passage?
(a) To persuade readers that zoos are good(b) To present both sides of an argument(c) To describe a visit to the zoo(d) To explain how to build a zoo
9.
Read: 'The old fisherman sat by the shore every day, casting his line into the sea. He never caught much, but he always returned the next day with a smile.' What does this tell us about the fisherman?
10.
Read: 'Scientists warn that rising sea levels could flood low-lying countries like Singapore within 100 years.' Why might Singapore be particularly concerned about this?
(a) Singapore is a very cold country(b) Singapore is a low-lying island nation(c) Singapore has no scientists(d) Singapore does not border the sea
11.
Read: 'The sign at the park read: NO FEEDING THE MONKEYS. Yet, tourists continued to throw food at them.' What problem could this cause?
12.
Read: '"Actions speak louder than words," said Grandfather.' What does this proverb mean?
(a) You should always be loud(b) What you do matters more than what you say(c) Speaking is not important(d) Actions make noise
13.
Read: 'A new shopping mall will be built where the old community garden used to be.' Give one advantage and one disadvantage of this change.
14.
Read: 'The author writes: "The forest was a cathedral of green, its towering trees reaching towards heaven."' What does this comparison suggest about the forest?
(a) The forest was a church(b) The forest felt grand, sacred, and awe-inspiring(c) The trees were painted green(d) The forest was man-made
15.
Read: 'Should homework be abolished? Some parents think children already spend too long in school. Teachers argue homework reinforces learning.' If you were a school principal, what would you decide?
16.
Read: 'The charity event raised $50,000 — twice the amount from last year. The organiser credited the success to social media advertising.' What role did social media play?
(a) It had no effect(b) It helped raise more money by reaching more people(c) It reduced the amount raised(d) It replaced the charity event
17.
Read: 'Mei kept her promise to visit her grandmother every Sunday, even when it rained or when she had homework.' What does this tell us about Mei's character?
18.
Read: 'The newspaper headline said: STUDENT WINS NATIONAL SPELLING BEE.' What type of text is a newspaper headline?
(a) A poem(b) An informational text(c) A fairy tale(d) A personal letter
19.
Read: 'More and more people are working from home. This has reduced traffic jams but increased electricity usage in homes.' Is working from home entirely positive? Explain.
20.
Read: 'The old tree in the school field has been standing for 100 years. Last week, the school board voted to cut it down to build a new hall.' Write a sentence expressing your opinion about this decision.

Answer key — P5 English: Comprehension — Evaluative & Applied

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1.(b) Determination
2.She trains every morning before school
3.(b) It reduces plastic waste and helps the environment
4.He helped immediately without needing to think about it
5.(b) Read for at least 30 minutes daily
6.(b) The principal, because health is important
7.personification
8.(b) To present both sides of an argument
9.He enjoys fishing for the experience, not just the catch
10.(b) Singapore is a low-lying island nation
11.Monkeys may become aggressive, dependent on humans, or unwell from unsuitable food
12.(b) What you do matters more than what you say
13.Advantage: more shops and jobs; Disadvantage: loss of green space and community gathering place
14.(b) The forest felt grand, sacred, and awe-inspiring
15.Reduce homework to a reasonable amount that reinforces learning without overwhelming students
16.(b) It helped raise more money by reaching more people
17.She is reliable, caring, and keeps her promises
18.(b) An informational text
19.No, it has both benefits (less traffic) and drawbacks (more home electricity usage)
20.The school should try to redesign the hall to save the 100-year-old tree, as it holds historical and environmental value.

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Answer key — P5 English: Comprehension — Evaluative & Applied

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1.(b) Determination

2.She trains every morning before school

3.(b) It reduces plastic waste and helps the environment

4.He helped immediately without needing to think about it

5.(b) Read for at least 30 minutes daily

6.(b) The principal, because health is important

7.personification

8.(b) To present both sides of an argument

9.He enjoys fishing for the experience, not just the catch

10.(b) Singapore is a low-lying island nation

11.Monkeys may become aggressive, dependent on humans, or unwell from unsuitable food

12.(b) What you do matters more than what you say

13.Advantage: more shops and jobs; Disadvantage: loss of green space and community gathering place

14.(b) The forest felt grand, sacred, and awe-inspiring

15.Reduce homework to a reasonable amount that reinforces learning without overwhelming students

16.(b) It helped raise more money by reaching more people

17.She is reliable, caring, and keeps her promises

18.(b) An informational text

19.No, it has both benefits (less traffic) and drawbacks (more home electricity usage)

20.The school should try to redesign the hall to save the 100-year-old tree, as it holds historical and environmental value.

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