Year 6 English-Exercise

Front

Siew Hui Ling was reading a comic in ______ study room just now.

Back

the

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'the' because it specifies a particular study room that Siew Hui Ling was in, indicating that it is known to the reader. 'A' and 'an' would imply any study room, which is not appropriate here.

Front

The novel in front of me belongs to my sister. It is ________.

Back

hers

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'hers' because the novel belongs to my sister. 'Hers' is the possessive form used for feminine singular nouns, indicating that the novel is owned by her.

Front

Chee Chun Siang was very happy to get the _________ marks in English subject.

Back

highest

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'highest' because it indicates the top score achieved in English, which aligns with the context of being very happy about receiving the best marks.

Front

Chris and Sai An _______ walking out of the room a minute ago.

Back

were

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'were' because it agrees with the plural subject 'Chris and Sai An' and indicates a past action that occurred a minute ago.

Front

Cheam and Fong took a bus to Cameron Highlands, _______ they?

Back

didn't

Answer explanation

The correct choice is "didn't" because the question implies a negative tag question. Since the statement is affirmative, the tag must be negative, making "didn't" the appropriate response.

Front

Choose the best answer for the conversation: I am doing the dishes, I am doing my best, I am doing revision, I am doing house chores.

Back

I am doing revision.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'I am doing revision.' as it directly relates to studying or preparing for exams, which fits the context of a conversation about academic activities.

Front

Bunyita saved the old man from the burning house. She is a _____________ girl.

Back

brave

Answer explanation

Bunyita saved the old man from a burning house, which requires courage. Therefore, she is best described as a "brave" girl, as this quality reflects her willingness to face danger to help others.

Front

Can I have ____________ money to buy an ice-cream, please?

Back

some

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'some' because it is used to refer to an unspecified amount of money, which fits the context of asking for money to buy an ice-cream. 'Little' and 'a few' are incorrect as they imply small quantities.

Front

Wong climbed up the tree to _________ the kitten.

Back

rescue

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'rescue' because it fits the sentence structure as the base form of the verb, indicating Wong's intention to climb the tree. The other options are incorrect forms for this context.

Front

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation: “Are you ready?” Asked Choong., “Are you ready!” asked Choong., “Are you ready.” Asked Choong., “Are you ready?” asked Choong.

Back

“Are you ready?” asked Choong.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is “Are you ready?” asked Choong. It uses a question mark to indicate a question and correctly uses lowercase 'asked' after the quotation, following standard punctuation rules.