Many parents are surprised when their child, once a strong reader in primary school, struggles with IP English comprehension. The truth is, IP passages are longer, denser, and demand higher-order skills like inference, analysis, and precision in language. Unlike primary comprehension, where answers can often be lifted directly from the text, IP questions require students to evaluate tone, bias, and writer’s intent — all under strict time pressure.

Spelling might seem like a small part of the PSLE English Examination, but careless mistakes can cost valuable marks. In this post, we’ll explore: The most commonly misspelled words in PSLE English, the words that often appear in the exam and Practical ways parents can help their children ace this section.

Top 10 Mistakes Students Make in PSLE English Oral Exams