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Vocabulary in Context — PSLE Style

Name: ______________________Class: ________Date: ____________Score: ____ / 20
  1. 1.

    Choose the word closest in meaning to 'elated': 'She was elated when she received the award.'

    (a) Angry(b) Overjoyed(c) Confused(d) Tired
  2. 2.

    What does 'reluctant' mean in: 'He was reluctant to speak in front of the class.'?

    Answer: ____________________________________

  3. 3.

    Choose the word closest in meaning to 'conceal': 'She tried to conceal her disappointment.'

    (a) Show(b) Hide(c) Express(d) Share
  4. 4.

    What does 'diligent' mean?

    (a) Lazy(b) Hardworking and careful(c) Quick(d) Careless
  5. 5.

    Choose the word closest in meaning to 'commenced': 'The ceremony commenced at 9 a.m.'

    Answer: ____________________________________

  6. 6.

    What does 'peculiar' mean in: 'There was a peculiar smell coming from the kitchen.'?

    (a) Pleasant(b) Normal(c) Strange or unusual(d) Strong
  7. 7.

    Choose the best word to replace 'enormous': 'The enormous building towered over the city.'

    (a) Tiny(b) Massive(c) Beautiful(d) Old
  8. 8.

    What does 'apprehensive' mean in: 'She was apprehensive about the exam results.'?

    Answer: ____________________________________

  9. 9.

    Choose the word closest in meaning to 'meticulous': 'He was meticulous in his research.'

    (a) Careless(b) Very careful and precise(c) Fast(d) Lazy
  10. 10.

    What does 'abundant' mean?

    (a) Scarce(b) Plentiful(c) Expensive(d) Hidden
  11. 11.

    Choose the best word: 'The ___ child refused to eat his vegetables.' (stubborn / generous / timid)

    Answer: ____________________________________

  12. 12.

    What does 'deteriorate' mean in: 'The weather began to deteriorate in the afternoon.'?

    (a) Improve(b) Get worse(c) Stay the same(d) Clear up
  13. 13.

    Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'generous':

    (a) Kind(b) Stingy(c) Brave(d) Cheerful
  14. 14.

    What does 'persevere' mean?

  15. 15.

    Choose the word closest in meaning to 'inevitable': 'The changes were inevitable.'

    (a) Avoidable(b) Certain to happen(c) Surprising(d) Unlikely
  16. 16.

    What does 'scrutinise' mean in: 'The teacher scrutinised the students' work.'?

  17. 17.

    Choose the word closest in meaning to 'tranquil': 'The lake was tranquil at dawn.'

    (a) Stormy(b) Noisy(c) Peaceful and calm(d) Frozen
  18. 18.

    What does 'candid' mean in: 'She gave a candid opinion about the project.'?

    (a) Dishonest(b) Vague(c) Honest and straightforward(d) Confused
  19. 19.

    Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'temporary':

    Answer: ____________________________________

  20. 20.

    What does 'arduous' mean in: 'The climb was arduous but rewarding.'?

    (a) Easy(b) Short(c) Difficult and tiring(d) Fun

Answer key — P6 English: Vocabulary in Context — PSLE Style

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  1. 1.(b) Overjoyed
  2. 2.unwilling or hesitant
  3. 3.(b) Hide
  4. 4.(b) Hardworking and careful
  5. 5.started
  6. 6.(c) Strange or unusual
  7. 7.(b) Massive
  8. 8.anxious or worried
  9. 9.(b) Very careful and precise
  10. 10.(b) Plentiful
  11. 11.stubborn
  12. 12.(b) Get worse
  13. 13.(b) Stingy
  14. 14.to continue despite difficulties
  15. 15.(b) Certain to happen
  16. 16.to examine closely and carefully
  17. 17.(c) Peaceful and calm
  18. 18.(c) Honest and straightforward
  19. 19.permanent
  20. 20.(c) Difficult and tiring
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