Question 1

Mathilda, together with her siblings, ____ badminton every evening.

Accepted Answer

B. plays. The subject of the sentence is "Mathilda" (singular). The phrase "together with her siblings" is a prepositional phrase and does not change the number of the subject. Since it's a habitual action occurring "every evening," the simple present tense is required. Therefore, the singular verb "plays" is correct.

Question 2

You cannot borrow books from the library ____ you are a member.

Accepted Answer

D. unless. The conjunction "unless" means "if not". The sentence implies that if you are not a member, you cannot borrow books. "Unless you are a member" correctly states the condition for not being able to borrow books.

Question 3

"They rarely visit their grandmother, ____ they? Candice asked me.

Accepted Answer

A. do. This is a question tag. The main clause "They rarely visit their grandmother" contains the adverb "rarely," which has a negative meaning. Therefore, the question tag must be positive. The verb "visit" is in the simple present tense, so the auxiliary verb for the tag is "do."

Question 4

These days, the number of visitors to Singapore ____ declining due to the pandemic.

Accepted Answer

A. is. The subject of the sentence is "the number" (singular), not "visitors" (plural). The phrase "These days" indicates a present continuous action. Therefore, the singular present continuous verb "is declining" (represented by "is") is correct.

Question 5

The boy would have passed his examination if he ____ hard enough.

Accepted Answer

C. had worked. This is a Type 3 conditional sentence (past unreal conditional) which refers to hypothetical situations in the past. The structure is "If + past perfect, would have + past participle". The main clause "would have passed" requires the if-clause to be in the past perfect tense, which is "had worked."

Question 6

As Sally's mother made most of the decisions for her, she had ____ choice in the matter.

Accepted Answer

B. little. "Choice" in this context refers to the degree of freedom or power to choose, making it an uncountable noun. "Little" is used with uncountable nouns to indicate a small amount or quantity.

Question 7

"Please discuss among ____ before presenting it to the class," the teacher told the group members.

Accepted Answer

C. yourselves. The teacher is addressing "the group members," which is a plural form of "you." Therefore, the reflexive pronoun "yourselves" is the correct choice.

Question 8

The children ____ football in the field since 9 a.m. this morning.

Accepted Answer

D. had been playing. The phrase "since 9 a.m. this morning" indicates an action that started in the past and continued for a period until another point in the past or the present. The past perfect continuous tense ("had been playing") is used to describe an action that continued for some duration in the past before another past event. This fits the context of playing football that started at 9 a.m. and continued.

Question 9

Dave helped the elderly lady ____ her heavy bags when he saw her struggling with them.

Accepted Answer

A. carry. The verb "help" can be followed by either a bare infinitive (verb without "to") or a 'to-infinitive'. The construction "help someone do something" is grammatically correct. Therefore, "carry" is the appropriate form.

Question 10

This rare species of fish can be found ____ this stretch of the river.

Accepted Answer

D. along. "Along" means moving or situated in a line beside something long. "Along this stretch of the river" indicates that the fish can be found at various points within or throughout that linear section of the river, which is the most suitable preposition here.

Question 11

The group leader was trying to ____ his ideas clearly to his teammates.

Accepted Answer

C. put across. The phrasal verb "put across" means to communicate or explain something clearly and effectively so that it is understood. This fits the context of a leader trying to convey ideas to teammates.

Question 12

Strong winds and loose rocks from recent thunderstorms have made the trail ____. Hikers are advised against climbing the mountain.

Accepted Answer

D. treacherous. "Treacherous" means dangerous, especially because of hidden or unpredictable hazards. Given the strong winds and loose rocks, the trail would be very dangerous for hikers, making "treacherous" the most fitting description.

Question 13

Please walk ____ to the class as we are going to be late for lessons.

Accepted Answer

A. briskly. "Briskly" means quickly and with energy. It is commonly used to describe walking at a fast pace, especially when there is a sense of urgency like being late. While "rapidly" also means quickly, "briskly" specifically describes the manner of walking.

Question 14

James and his group members were ____ as they could not agree with one another's ideas.

Accepted Answer

C. at loggerheads. The idiom "at loggerheads" means to be in strong disagreement or dispute. The phrase "could not agree with one another's ideas" directly supports this meaning.

Question 15

The presenter uses the microphone to ____ his voice so that the audience in the hall can hear him clearly.

Accepted Answer

A. amplify. "Amplify" means to increase the volume, especially of sound. A microphone's function is to amplify sound, making it audible to a larger audience.

Question 16

...he was spurred to set up a volunteer group...

Accepted Answer

D. motivated. "Spurred" means to be given an incentive or encouragement to do something, often implying internal drive. "Motivated" is the closest synonym, meaning to be provided with a reason for acting in a particular way.

Question 17

...to aid the homeless.

Accepted Answer

C. support. "Aid" means to help or give assistance. "Support" is a direct synonym for providing assistance or help to someone in need.

Question 18

...Abraham was quick to stress that besides providing...

Accepted Answer

D. emphasise. To "stress" something in this context means to give it particular importance, attention, or emphasis. "Emphasise" is a direct synonym for this meaning.

Question 19

...Abraham with a welcoming motion.

Accepted Answer

B. gesture. A "motion" in this context refers to a movement of the body or a part of it, especially to express an idea or intention. "Gesture" is the closest synonym for such a movement.

Question 20

...listened intently as he talked about his younger days.

Accepted Answer

B. attentively. "Intently" means with earnest and eager attention. "Attentively" is a direct synonym, meaning paying close attention.

Question 21

The main purpose of the poster is to ____.

Accepted Answer

D. encourage residents to work towards a zero waste community. The first paragraph of the poster explicitly states: "The Love of Green Campaign 2021... aims at encouraging residents in Sunshine neighbourhood to work towards becoming a zero waste community by adopting the 3Rs - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle." This directly supports option (D).

Question 22

Coupons can be purchased ____.

Accepted Answer

C. at Sunshine Community Club Main Office. Under the "Early Bird Special!" section, the poster states: "All coupon booklets can be purchased at Sunshine Community Club Main Office." This confirms option (C).

Question 23

Anyone who has bought a coupon booklet will ____.

Accepted Answer

C. get a free popcorn and ice-cream. The section "Free Ice-Cream and Popcorn!" states: "Simply flash your coupon booklet to redeem a free ice-cream and popcorn at our welcome booth!" This explicitly states what *anyone* with a coupon booklet receives. The free lunchbox is only for 'Early Bird Special' purchases.

Question 24

Emily, an 8-year-old girl, wants to take part in the T-shirt Bag-Making Contest. She must ____.

Accepted Answer

A. be the first 100 participants to sign up. The "T-shirt Bag-Making Contest" section mentions: "Limited to first 100 participants, on a first-come-first-served basis." This is a requirement for participation. Option (B) is incorrect because children below 13 must be accompanied by an *adult*, and a 12-year-old brother is not an adult. Option (D) is incorrect as it asks to bring a *used* T-shirt, not a new one.

Question 25

The visitors will be able to take photographs with ____ at 2 p.m.

Accepted Answer

A. Dolly and Randy. The "Meet our Mascots" table shows the availability times:
*   Dolly: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
*   Randy: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
*   Charles: 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
At 2 p.m., both Dolly and Randy are available for photo-taking.

Question 26

For "Build the tallest recycled bottle tree" and "Give your tin can a new look" activities, the participants ____.

Accepted Answer

C. have to bring along their own materials. For "Build the tallest recycled bottle tree," the poster states: "Bring along your own plastic bottles." For "Give your tin can a new look," it states: "Bring your own tin can." Both activities require participants to bring their own materials, making option (C) correct. Option (D) is only partially true for the bottle tree, but not for the tin can (which specifies old newspapers for decoration).

Question 27

For more information about the campaign, ____.

Accepted Answer

B. contact Ms Siti. The poster's "To find out more about the campaign" section instructs: "please call Ms Siti at 6123 4567 or visit our website..." Contacting Ms Siti is explicitly stated for general campaign information.

Question 28

Which one of the following statements is true about 'The Love of Green Campaign 2021'?

Accepted Answer

C. It is organised yearly by Sunshine Community Club.. The first paragraph of the poster states: "The Love of Green Campaign 2021 is an annual campaign organised by Sunshine Community Club." This confirms option (C) is true. Option (A) is false as 40 years refers to waste increase, not campaign start. Option (B) is false as the carnival is one of several highlights, not *the* highlight. Option (D) is false as it targets "residents in Sunshine neighbourhood," not mainly schools.

Question 29

Which two of the following words best describe how the author felt in lines 19-22? Put a tick ✓ in the box beside each of your answers. [2m]

Accepted Answer

A. scared. In lines 19-22, the author laments, "shouldn't they be helping someone in need?" showing she was "upset" about the bystanders filming. Immediately after, a shout warns, "The lamppost is falling! It was tilting towards my vehicle. Fear pulsated through my body." The mention of "Fear" clearly indicates she was "scared."

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