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Comprehension — Non-Fiction & Informational Text

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1.
Read: 'Singapore recycles only about 60% of its waste. The rest goes to Semakau Landfill, which is expected to run out of space by 2035.' What is the main concern raised in this passage?
(a) Singapore recycles too much.(b) The landfill will run out of space.(c) Waste is not collected regularly.(d) Semakau is too far away.
2.
Read: 'The Great Barrier Reef stretches over 2,300 km and is home to 1,500 species of fish.' What type of text is this most likely from?
(a) A fictional novel(b) An informational article or encyclopedia(c) A diary entry(d) A letter to a friend
3.
Read: 'Polar bears have thick fur and a layer of blubber to insulate them from the cold.' What does 'insulate' mean in this context?
4.
Read: 'In 2020, global carbon emissions dropped by 7% due to lockdowns. However, by 2021, they had risen back to pre-pandemic levels.' What does this suggest?
(a) Lockdowns permanently reduced emissions.(b) The drop in emissions was only temporary.(c) Carbon emissions are no longer a problem.(d) People stopped using fossil fuels.
5.
Read: 'The Dengue Prevention Campaign urges residents to: (1) remove stagnant water, (2) apply insect repellent, (3) wear long-sleeved clothing.' Why is removing stagnant water the first recommendation?
6.
Read: 'Studies show that children who read for pleasure score higher in all subjects, not just English. Reading builds vocabulary, concentration, and critical thinking.' What is the author's purpose?
(a) To entertain readers with a story(b) To persuade readers that reading is beneficial(c) To describe a personal experience(d) To compare different books
7.
Read: 'The Raffles' banded langur is one of the most endangered primates in Singapore, with only about 60 individuals left in the wild.' Why does the author include the number 60?
8.
Read a chart description: 'The bar chart shows that 45% of students prefer cycling, 30% prefer swimming, 15% prefer running, and 10% prefer badminton.' Which sport is least popular?
(a) Cycling(b) Swimming(c) Running(d) Badminton
9.
Read: 'Unlike fast food, home-cooked meals allow you to control the amount of salt, sugar, and oil used.' What text structure is the author using?
Answer: ____________________________________
10.
Read: 'Electric vehicles produce zero tailpipe emissions. However, the electricity used to charge them may come from fossil fuels.' What is the author pointing out?
(a) Electric vehicles are perfect for the environment.(b) The environmental benefit depends on how electricity is generated.(c) Fossil fuels are better than electricity.(d) Electric vehicles should be banned.
11.
Read: 'A 2023 survey found that 70% of Singaporean teens spend more than 3 hours daily on social media.' Is this a fact or an opinion?
Answer: ____________________________________
12.
Read: 'Vertical farming uses 95% less water than traditional farming and can produce crops year-round in any climate.' What is the main advantage highlighted?
(a) It is cheaper than traditional farming.(b) It uses significantly less water and is not limited by weather.(c) It produces tastier food.(d) It requires fewer workers.
13.
Read: 'Some argue that homework reinforces learning. Others counter that it causes stress and reduces family time.' Identify the two viewpoints.
14.
Read: 'Microplastics — tiny plastic fragments smaller than 5mm — have been found in drinking water, seafood, and even human blood.' What technique does the author use with the dashes?
(a) To create suspense(b) To provide a definition or explanation(c) To show dialogue(d) To list items
15.
Read: 'Singapore's hawker culture was inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2020.' Why might this recognition be important?
16.
Read: 'The author writes, 'We must act now, or our grandchildren will inherit a planet stripped of its natural wonders.'' What persuasive technique is used?
(a) Repetition(b) Appeal to emotions (pathos) and urgency(c) Use of statistics(d) Expert testimony
17.
Read: 'Table: Country — Renewable Energy (%). Iceland: 100%, Norway: 98%, Singapore: 3%.' What conclusion can you draw about Singapore?
18.
Read: 'Sleep deprivation affects memory, concentration, and mood. Teenagers need 8-10 hours of sleep per night, but most get only 6-7 hours.' What is the implied message?
(a) Teenagers sleep too much.(b) Most teenagers are not getting enough sleep, which may harm their well-being.(c) Sleep is not important.(d) 6-7 hours is sufficient for teenagers.
19.
Read: 'First, the caterpillar hatches from an egg. Next, it feeds on leaves and grows. Then, it forms a chrysalis. Finally, it emerges as a butterfly.' What text structure is used?
20.
Read: 'The article states that screen time should be limited for children under 6. However, educational apps designed for young learners have shown positive results in literacy.' How should a reader evaluate these two claims?
(a) Accept both claims without question.(b) Reject both claims.(c) Consider that both can be true — limiting screen time overall while allowing quality educational content.(d) Only trust the first claim.

Answer key — P6 English: Comprehension — Non-Fiction & Informational Text

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1.(b) The landfill will run out of space.
2.(b) An informational article or encyclopedia
3.to protect from the cold by preventing heat loss
4.(b) The drop in emissions was only temporary.
5.Because stagnant water is where mosquitoes breed, so removing it prevents mosquitoes from multiplying.
6.(b) To persuade readers that reading is beneficial
7.To emphasise how critically endangered the species is by showing the very small population.
8.(d) Badminton
9.Compare and contrast
10.(b) The environmental benefit depends on how electricity is generated.
11.fact
12.(b) It uses significantly less water and is not limited by weather.
13.For: homework reinforces learning. Against: homework causes stress and reduces family time.
14.(b) To provide a definition or explanation
15.It acknowledges hawker culture's significance, helps preserve it, and brings international recognition to Singapore's food heritage.
16.(b) Appeal to emotions (pathos) and urgency
17.Singapore relies very little on renewable energy compared to countries like Iceland and Norway.
18.(b) Most teenagers are not getting enough sleep, which may harm their well-being.
19.Chronological order (sequence or process)
20.(c) Consider that both can be true — limiting screen time overall while allowing quality educational content.

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Answer key — P6 English: Comprehension — Non-Fiction & Informational Text

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1.(b) The landfill will run out of space.

2.(b) An informational article or encyclopedia

3.to protect from the cold by preventing heat loss

4.(b) The drop in emissions was only temporary.

5.Because stagnant water is where mosquitoes breed, so removing it prevents mosquitoes from multiplying.

6.(b) To persuade readers that reading is beneficial

7.To emphasise how critically endangered the species is by showing the very small population.

8.(d) Badminton

9.Compare and contrast

10.(b) The environmental benefit depends on how electricity is generated.

11.fact

12.(b) It uses significantly less water and is not limited by weather.

13.For: homework reinforces learning. Against: homework causes stress and reduces family time.

14.(b) To provide a definition or explanation

15.It acknowledges hawker culture's significance, helps preserve it, and brings international recognition to Singapore's food heritage.

16.(b) Appeal to emotions (pathos) and urgency

17.Singapore relies very little on renewable energy compared to countries like Iceland and Norway.

18.(b) Most teenagers are not getting enough sleep, which may harm their well-being.

19.Chronological order (sequence or process)

20.(c) Consider that both can be true — limiting screen time overall while allowing quality educational content.

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