Question 1

The fans forced their way ____ the crowd in order to meet their favourite singer after the concert.

Accepted Answer

4) through. To move 'through' a crowd means to pass from one side or end to the other, or from one part to another, which fits the context of pushing past people to reach someone.

Question 2

These mangoes are ripe and they ____ very sweet.

Accepted Answer

1) taste. The simple present tense 'taste' is used here to describe a characteristic or quality of the mangoes. 'Are tasting' implies an ongoing action by someone, not a property of the mangoes. 'Tasted' and 'have tasted' are past tenses.

Question 3

Ming, as well as his twin brother, ____ to play soccer. He is never tired of the game.

Accepted Answer

1) likes. When 'as well as' is used to connect two subjects, the verb agrees with the first subject. Here, 'Ming' is singular, so the verb 'likes' (singular present tense) is correct. The second part of the sentence 'He is never tired of the game' also indicates a present tense preference.

Question 4

Minah sat at the front of the classroom so that she ____ see the board more clearly.

Accepted Answer

3) could. 'Could' expresses ability or possibility in the past. Minah sat in a specific place for the purpose ('so that') of being able to see more clearly. 'May' implies permission or possibility, 'must' implies necessity, and 'should' implies advice, which do not fit the context of a past action taken to enable an ability.

Question 5

When the burglar was caught stealing, he ____ his head in shame.

Accepted Answer

2) hung. The past tense of 'hang' (meaning to suspend or lower one's head) is 'hung'. 'Hanged' is specifically used for execution. The action happened in the past ('was caught'), so the past tense 'hung' is required.

Question 6

I ____ you last week if I had known that you were sick.

Accepted Answer

4) would have visited. This is a third conditional sentence, used to describe a hypothetical situation in the past and its hypothetical past consequence. The structure is 'If + past perfect, would have + past participle'. 'If I had known' (past perfect) requires 'would have visited' (would have + past participle).

Question 7

She'd be worried to hear about your illness, ____ ?

Accepted Answer

4) wouldn't she. 'She'd be worried' is a contraction of 'She would be worried'. The tag question for 'would' is 'wouldn't', so 'wouldn't she?' is the correct choice.

Question 8

Muthu ____ online games since this morning. Tell him to switch off the computer now.

Accepted Answer

4) has been playing. The phrase 'since this morning' indicates an action that started in the past and is still continuing up to the present moment. The present perfect continuous tense ('has been playing') is used to express such actions.

Question 9

The bell ____ by the time I reached school.

Accepted Answer

4) had rung. 'By the time I reached school' indicates a past point in time. The action of the bell ringing ('had rung') happened before or by that past point in time. The past perfect tense ('had rung') is used to show an action completed before another past action.

Question 10

Lily goes to the library ____ than I do because she loves reading.

Accepted Answer

3) more frequently. The word 'than' indicates a comparison, so a comparative adverb is needed. 'More frequently' is the comparative form of 'frequently'.

Question 11

The old house was ____ and a new one was built on the same site.

Accepted Answer

4) demolished. 'Demolished' means to completely destroy a building, which is appropriate if a new building is to be constructed on the same site. 'Toppled' implies falling over, 'exploded' implies blowing up, and 'dismantled' implies taking apart, which might not suggest complete destruction for rebuilding.

Question 12

With the ____ of donations from the public, the flood victims managed to rebuild their lives.

Accepted Answer

1) aid. 'Aid' refers to help or assistance, which perfectly describes the function of donations in helping the flood victims. 'Favour' is an act of kindness, 'benefit' is an advantage, and 'sponsor' is typically a person or organization providing support.

Question 13

My sister's hard work before the art competition finally ____ when she won the top prize.

Accepted Answer

2) paid off. The phrasal verb 'paid off' means to yield good results or be successful, which fits the context of hard work leading to winning a prize. 'Paid up' means to pay a debt in full, 'paid out' means to spend money, and 'paid back' means to repay money.

Question 14

Mrs Lee likes to buy cookbooks as they contain ____ that describe how to cook a particular dish and what to put in it.

Accepted Answer

3) recipes. Cookbooks primarily contain 'recipes', which are sets of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including the ingredients and steps. 'Lists' are general, 'menus' are a selection of dishes offered, and 'ingredients' are components used in cooking.

Question 15

After a thorough investigation, the detective discovered that revenge was the ____ for the murder.

Accepted Answer

1) motive. 'Motive' is the reason for a person's action, especially a crime. 'Purpose' and 'intention' are similar but 'motive' specifically implies the underlying cause or reason for committing an act, particularly in a criminal context. 'Incentive' is something that encourages a person to do something, usually for gain.

Question 16

The frog's many attempts were to no avail.

Accepted Answer

1) futile. 'To no avail' means without success or a useful outcome. 'Futile' means incapable of producing any useful result; pointless. This is the closest in meaning. 'Pointless' is similar but 'futile' emphasizes the lack of success in an effort.

Question 17

As a result, it got tired and stopped trying.

Accepted Answer

4) Consequently. 'As a result' indicates a consequence or outcome of a previous event. 'Consequently' has the same meaning, signifying 'as a result' or 'therefore'.

Question 18

Jake poked it with a stick.

Accepted Answer

2) jabbed. 'Poked' means to prod or jab, especially with a pointed object. 'Jabbed' is the most direct synonym, implying a quick, sharp thrust. 'Tickled' is to lightly touch, 'pushed' is a more sustained force, and 'stroked' is to move a hand gently over a surface.

Question 19

She approached Jake curiously.

Accepted Answer

4) ran towards. 'Approached' means to come near or nearer to someone or something. 'Ran towards' best conveys this meaning of moving in the direction of Jake.

Question 20

Sure enough, she yelled, 'Wait! What do you think you are doing?'

Accepted Answer

4) Hold your horses. 'Wait!' is an exclamation instructing someone to pause or stop. 'Hold your horses' is an idiom meaning to wait or slow down. The other idioms have different meanings: 'raise the bar' (set a higher standard), 'jump the gun' (act prematurely), 'nip in the bud' (stop something at an early stage).

Question 21

The main aim of this workshop is to ____

Accepted Answer

3) help students to cope with stress. The poster's title is 'How to Make Stress Your Friend?' and the 'About the workshop' section states that guests 'will teach you how to manage stress'. This clearly indicates the main aim is to help students cope with stress.

Question 22

The workshop is most suitable for ____

Accepted Answer

2) upper primary students. The poster explicitly asks, 'Are you a Primary 5 or 6 student? If yes, this workshop is for you!'. This indicates the primary target audience is upper primary students. While parents are encouraged to attend ('You should attend this workshop with your mum or dad'), the core suitability is for the students themselves, confirmed by the testimonials from Primary 5 and 6 students. However, the key indicates 'upper primary students'. Let's follow the key here as there can be ambiguity. The direct question is for students, and the speakers help students manage stress. So, B is the most direct fit.

Question 23

____ is the organiser of the workshop.

Accepted Answer

1) Doby Community Club. Under 'About the workshop', it states, 'Brought to you by Doby Community Club'. This identifies Doby Community Club as the organiser.

Question 24

After attending this workshop, John, a Primary 6 student, will learn how to ____

Accepted Answer

1) set reasonable targets. The section 'What will be covered at workshop?' explicitly lists 'Setting realistic targets' as one of the things participants will learn. The other options are either activities during the workshop or potential outcomes, but not explicitly stated as learned skills.

Question 25

Which one of the following statements about the poster is true?

Accepted Answer

4) Only a fixed number of people can attend the workshop.. Option 4 is true because the poster states 'Limited seats available!'. Option 1 is false (Time: 10.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m.). Option 2 is false ('Light refreshments will be served'). Option 3 is false (Li Hongle and Salmah are participants who gave testimonials, not speakers; the speakers are Dr Henry Hong and Dr Karen Wee).

Question 26

Dr Henry Hong and Dr Karen Wee have been invited to be speakers of this workshop because ____

Accepted Answer

3) they are experienced in helping students manage stress. Dr Henry Hong is described as having started a 'No Stress' programme and shares tips on positive thinking. Dr Karen Wee has experience teaching parents and students ways of coping with examination stress. Both profiles highlight their expertise in helping students manage stress, making option 3 the most comprehensive reason for their invitation.

Question 27

Mrs Low wants to know more about the workshop. She can ____

Accepted Answer

2) call Mr Adams. The section 'For more information' on page 11 states 'For more information, visit our website or call Mr Adams at 64422346'. Thus, calling Mr Adams is a way to get more information.

Question 28

Some information on page 6 is presented in bulleted points to ____

Accepted Answer

1) simplify information for readers. Bulleted points are commonly used in informational documents like posters to break down complex text into easily digestible chunks, thus helping to 'simplify information for readers'. While it might also help identify important information, simplifying is a broader and primary function.

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