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Key Facts: NGSA English Exam

40 MCQs

Number of multiple-choice questions on English Paper 1

Ministry of Education, Guyana - NGSA Guidelines

70 Mins

Time limit for English Paper 1 (1 hour and 10 minutes)

Ministry of Education, Guyana - NGSA Guidelines

2 Papers

Exam has multiple-choice Paper 1 and written composition Paper 2

Ministry of Education, Guyana

85% Weight

Grade 6 assessment contributes 85% to the final placement score

Ministry of Education, Guyana

No Fee

The assessment is completely free for registered primary school pupils

Ministry of Education, Guyana

Ministry

Administered by the Ministry of Education, Examinations Division

Ministry of Education, Guyana

Ranking

Secondary school allocation is based on ranked national performance

Ministry of Education, Guyana

100

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The Guyana NGSA English Exam is a national primary-to-secondary placement assessment administered by the Ministry of Education. It features a multiple-choice Paper 1 (comprehension, grammar, mechanics) and a written Paper 2 (essays and compositions). Placement is based on national ranking. This 100-question practice set mirrors the Paper 1 syllabus with detailed answer explanations.

Sample NGSA English Practice Questions

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1Choose the noun in the following sentence: 'The large ferry swam slowly down the Essequibo River.'
A.ferry
B.large
C.slowly
D.swam
Explanation: A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. In this sentence, 'ferry' is a noun because it refers to a vehicle (a thing).
2Which word is a verb in the following sentence? 'The children cheered loudly at the Kaieteur Falls.'
A.children
B.cheered
C.loudly
D.Kaieteur
Explanation: 'Cheered' is a verb because it describes the action that the children performed. Verbs express actions, occurrences, or states of being.
3Identify the adjective in the following sentence: 'Devi bought sweet sapodillas from the vendor.'
A.Devi
B.bought
C.sweet
D.sapodillas
Explanation: An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun. Here, 'sweet' describes the taste and quality of the noun 'sapodillas'.
4Which word is an adverb in this sentence? 'The jaguar crept quietly through the thick bushes.'
A.jaguar
B.crept
C.quietly
D.thick
Explanation: An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. 'Quietly' is an adverb of manner that describes how the jaguar 'crept' (the verb).
5What is the plural form of the noun 'half'?
A.halfs
B.halves
C.halve
D.halfes
Explanation: For nouns ending in -f or -fe, the plural is typically formed by changing the -f or -fe to -ves. Therefore, 'half' becomes 'halves'.
6What is the correct plural form of the noun 'mango'?
A.mangoes
B.mangos
C.mangoese
D.mangoe
Explanation: Nouns ending in a consonant followed by -o usually form their plural by adding -es. Hence, 'mango' becomes 'mangoes'.
7Which of the following is a singular noun?
A.geese
B.teeth
C.mouse
D.oxen
Explanation: 'Mouse' is a singular noun referring to one rodent. The plural form of 'mouse' is 'mice'.
8Fill in the blank with the correct verb form: 'Ravi and his brother ___ going to the National Cultural Centre today.'
A.is
B.are
C.am
D.was
Explanation: When two singular subjects are joined by 'and', they form a compound plural subject and require a plural verb. Therefore, 'are' is the correct choice.
9Fill in the blank: 'The monkey ___ up the tall coconut tree.'
A.climbs
B.climb
C.climbing
D.have climbed
Explanation: The subject 'monkey' is singular, so it requires the singular verb form 'climbs' in the simple present tense.
10Choose the verb that completes the sentence correctly: 'Neither of the boys ___ here yesterday.'
A.were
B.was
C.are
D.be
Explanation: The word 'neither' is an indefinite pronoun that is singular and requires a singular verb. 'Was' is the singular past tense verb that matches 'yesterday'.

About the NGSA English Exam

The National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) English Exam is sat by primary school pupils in Guyana at the end of Grade 6 to determine secondary placement. It aligns with the Grade 6 national English curriculum, testing comprehension of passages, vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and mechanics. The assessment consists of a 40-question multiple-choice Paper 1 and a written composition Paper 2. This practice bank offers 100 questions covering the topics tested on Paper 1, with detailed explanations for every correct and incorrect answer.

Assessment

The assessment is divided into two papers: Paper 1 contains 40 multiple-choice questions covering comprehension, grammar, and mechanics. Paper 2 contains written essay and letter-writing tasks.

Time Limit

Paper 1 is 1 hour and 10 minutes (70 minutes). Paper 2 has a separate duration, typically 1 hour.

Passing Score

There is no fixed passing score. Combined scaled marks across all subjects are ranked to allocate places at secondary schools.

Exam Fee

There is no fee. The NGSA is a national public placement assessment administered free of charge to registered Grade Six pupils. (Ministry of Education, Guyana (Examinations Division))

NGSA English Exam Content Outline

40%

Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary

Pupils read short passages, poems, or diagrams to identify main ideas, retrieve details, and draw inferences. This section also covers contextual vocabulary, including identifying synonyms and antonyms of highlighted words.

35%

Grammar and Language Usage

Tests essential parts of speech (nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions), subject-verb agreement, verb tenses (past, present, future, perfect), and sentence structures like active and passive voice.

25%

Spelling, Punctuation, and Mechanics

Covers proper punctuation (commas, full stops, question marks, exclamation marks, quotation marks, and apostrophes), capitalization rules, and common spelling rules (plurals, word endings, and silent letters).

How to Pass the NGSA English Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: There is no fixed passing score. Combined scaled marks across all subjects are ranked to allocate places at secondary schools.
  • Assessment: The assessment is divided into two papers: Paper 1 contains 40 multiple-choice questions covering comprehension, grammar, and mechanics. Paper 2 contains written essay and letter-writing tasks.
  • Time limit: Paper 1 is 1 hour and 10 minutes (70 minutes). Paper 2 has a separate duration, typically 1 hour.
  • Exam fee: There is no fee. The NGSA is a national public placement assessment administered free of charge to registered Grade Six pupils.

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

NGSA English Study Tips from Top Performers

1Read a variety of stories, news articles, and poems to improve vocabulary and comprehension skills.
2Practice identifying parts of speech and correcting verb tenses in daily writing.
3Review the spelling rules of common words, including plurals (e.g., changes from -f to -ves) and homophones.
4Get familiar with the timing by taking timed practice exams for Paper 1 (40 questions in 70 minutes).
5Read the comprehension passages carefully, and look for direct clues in the text before selecting an answer.
6Work on vocabulary by looking up synonyms and antonyms of new words encountered in reading.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the format of the NGSA English Exam?

The NGSA English Exam is split into two papers. Paper 1 consists of 40 multiple-choice questions focusing on reading comprehension, grammar, and mechanics. Paper 2 consists of guided writing tasks such as essays, letters, and compositions.

How much time is allowed for the NGSA English Paper 1?

Candidates are given exactly 1 hour and 10 minutes (70 minutes) to complete the 40 multiple-choice questions on English Paper 1.

Is there a pass mark for the NGSA English Exam?

No. The NGSA is a placement examination. Total scaled scores across the four subjects (English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies) are ranked nationally to determine placement into secondary schools such as Queen's College, The Bishops' High School, and others.

What is the fee to write the NGSA English Exam?

There is no fee. The NGSA is a public examination funded and administered by the Ministry of Education of Guyana for all eligible Grade Six students.

Are calculators or dictionaries allowed in the English exam?

No. Dictionaries, calculators, or any other reference materials are strictly prohibited during the examination. Pupils must rely on their own knowledge.