The PSLE English vocabulary cloze is located in Booklet A of Paper 2, and is worth 5 marks (1 mark for each question). It tests the student’s ability to choose the correct synonym for the underlined words in a given passage. For each underlined word or phrase, students have to choose the option that is [...]

What’s one PSLE English section that you find difficult? If you say the comprehension cloze passage, you are not alone! Many primary school students find this section of the PSLE English paper quite tricky, because they require a strong understanding of word meanings and how words are used in context. Often, it is not enough [...]

The English continuous writing section of the exam is something many primary school students find tough to grasp. As opposed to closed-answer questions like grammar MCQs and cloze passages, writing an entire composition requires not just strong language abilities but also a healthy dose of creativity. This is where many students struggle. It is hard [...]

In Singapore, English is one of the subjects you cannot run away from, especially in the levels of compulsory education, primary school and secondary school. While having a good command of English definitely helps in getting a good grade for the English subject, for any exam it is also crucial to understand the requirements and [...]

Describing emotions is a key part of any primary school English composition. A composition that showcases the characters’ emotions well has the ability to make the reader feel invested, and understand the characters better. However, how many ways can you actually say ‘She was happy’? While most primary school students are familiar with basic emotions [...]