Course: Primary Six English

Test yourself on the following quizzes

Question 1 : The violent images in the movie made her ________ in her seat throughout the show. Answer squat squeal squeeze squirm Question 2 : I just went for a __________ show - the actors and actresses were brilliant! Answer kindred lacklustre ridiculous splendid Question 3 : It is vital to have regular __________ with your bosses so that they understand your needs. Answer dialogues fights gossips quarrels Question 4 : Despite receiving the shocking news that his beloved grandfather was very ill, John remained _________. Answer compose composed compost comprised Question 5 : His schoolwork _______ drastically when he became addicted to the X-box games. Answer decreased depressed desecrated deteriorated Question 6 : He was __________ about his new job as he has been retrenched and out of work for more than a year. Answer ecstatic electric estrange nostalgic Question 7 : He finally _________ to his illness after fighting cancer for many years. Answer abated manoeuvred seduced succumbed Question 8 : The ministers visited the _______ which was erected in memory of the soldiers who died during World War II. Answer momentum monument remembrance souvenir Question 9 : The girl helps her mother ________ the eggs and flour till they become creamy. Answer swish turn twist whisk Question 10 : The view of the waterfall flowing down the mountain amid the morning mist is ________ . Answer breathless breathtaking chorus spontaneous Question 11 : Betty was the ________ in the play The Sound of Music performed in her school concert hall. Answer dialogue narration narrator toastmaster Question 12 : He uses his mobile phone to send SMS while driving not realising the potential ____________ of his actions. Answer consequence generation inundation narration Question 13 : Wide-spread hunting of an animal species will eventually ______ them from the face of this earth. Answer oblique obliterate obstruct obviate Question 14 : Parents would be making a ________ mistake if they agree to send their children to Las Vegas for higher education. Answer coherent collaborate colloquial colossal Question 15 : Ignoring our ____ warnings, he continued to smoke despite his ill-health. Answer continual continuous gentle gullible Question 16 : The tycoon"s son _______ away all his father"s money. He wasted them on gambling. Answer destroyed purloined saved squandered Question 17 : All the ____ from the Food Carnival will be given to the National Kidney Foundation. Answer collections contributions costs proceeds Question 18 : The tsunami ______ the entire village. Answer demolished deprived devastated exterminated Question 19 : His tooth was so badly decayed that his dentist had to ______ it. Answer dislodge distract extract retract Question 20 : Bad eating habits can have a _______ effect on your health. Answer deterent detrimental sentimental vulnerable Question 21 : The winner of the Formula One Car Racing smiled as he _____ the rostrum to receive his trophy. Answer climbed descended elevated mounted Question 22 : When you step inside St Peter"s Cathedral, you will find the beauty of the place ______. Answer overarching overbearing overriding overwhelming Question 23 : Becoming a champion in swimming in the SEA Games was the ______ of his three years spent in the Sports School. Answer culmination extermination inspiration respiration Question 24 : After surviving a kidnap attempt, she suffered from severe ______. Answer amnesia anaesthesia epitome nausea Question 25 : He expects his subordinates to be _______ and does not tolerate any mistakes in their work. Answer immortal inexorable infallible infatuated Question 26 : The two friends ______ to frame their arch enemy for the theft. Answer aspired conceited concocted conspired Question 27 : The _________ words used by Timothy in his conversations alienated him from his friends. He tends to put his friends down using these words. Answer aggressive bombastic high-sounding strange Question 28 : The secret code used by the terrorists were _______ by the police and led to their arrest. Answer broken codified deciphered interpreted Question 29 : This book is very ________ and paints in great detail the breathtaking scenery and people in the story. Answer descriptive objective prescriptive subjective Question 30 : He was so shocked by the tragic accident that he could not speak _________. Answer coherently cohesively evidently inherently Question 31 : Please arrange the files in _______ order by the date that they were created. Answer alphabetical chronological logical surgical Question 32 : His case was ______ as murder as his fingerprints were found on the bloodstained weapon. Answer clarified classified justified mystified Question 33 : The scheming prince tried to ____ the emperor from his throne. Answer blurt burp overthrow usurp Question 34 : He chose an _________________ date for their customary wedding in order that they be blessed with good luck. Answer auspicious conspicuous melodious melodramatic Question 35 : Under Singapore Law, caning is a must for those convicted of armed robbery. Answer canary hereditary mandatory obligatory Question 36 : The students taking examinations usually suffer from highly-strung nerves. Answer are very casual are very formal are very nervous wear very tight clothing Question 37 : She was so incensed by the pupil"s behaviour that she ordered him out of the class. Answer annoyed enraged ignited irritated Question 38 : His work falls below acceptable standards. His work is ____________. Answer below-par on par subjudice submerged Question 39 : The accident victims were sent to the place where dead bodies are kept to await autopsy by the coroner. Answer abattoir asylum hospice mortuary Question 40 : The doctor made desperate efforts to revive the stroke victim. Answer tried ernestly tried frantically tried keenly tried unsuccessfully Question 41 : When Tommy is very angry, we say that a red _________ has descended upon him. Answer fog hurricane mist tornado Question 42 : The relationship between the two countries deteriorated after the prime minister of one country visited the shrine of WWII war criminals. Answer became chilly became deterent became sour became steamy Question 43 : The van hit the road divider, crashed against a lamp post and then turned upside down. Answer did a double take did a sunny side up somersaulted turned turtle Question 44 : The children were told to follow the good example of these young enterpreneurs. Answer emulate enumerate enunciate inundate Question 45 : He likes his current job because it has a lot of incentives and bonuses. Answer compensation encouragement perks renumeration Question 46 : After the advertisement for the sale was put out, their phone was ringing non-stop. Answer ringing like Christmas ringing off the hook ringing on the hook ringing round the clock Question 47 : The residents" ________list of complaints stunned the mayor. He never expected so many. Answer laundry long-winding unaccountable uncountable Question 48 : All his life, he has always lived in the _______ of his billionaire father. He resents being referred to as Mr Getty"s son. Answer eclipse limelight shadow shelter Question 49 : Paul is sick of Jane"s bad manners and ugly _______. Answer rampage rumpus skirmishes tantrums Question 50 : I can tell he is worried as his brows are ________. Answer burrowed curvy furrowed twisted Question 51 : For once, the loquacious scientist was speechless as the question took her completely by surprise. Answer eloquent talkative vivacious voracious Question 52 : The US President does not _______ fools. He does not tolerate unintelligent people. Answer accept endure recruit suffer Question 53 : The examination became a farce when the students were found with answer sheets for the examination in their bags. Answer explosive situation intolerable situation nonsensical situation tenacious situation Question 54 : The former president is now languishing in prison for torturing and murdering thousands of civilians. Answer enjoying in high spirit growing stronger and stronger suffering in a weakened spirit taking it in the right spirit Question 55 : She tried to ________ Terri from going up the dangerous mountain. Answer associate dissociate dissuade persuade Question 56 : The little boy"s blatant dishonesty caused the mother much anguish. Answer anger and dislike anger and sadness pain and anxiety pain and shock Question 57 : "Oh no, I am dead!" Sharon said in mocked dismay. Answer absolute fake genuine shocked Question 58 : ________ with pain, the accident victim staggered into the hospital to seek medical aid. Answer Grimacing Groaning Moaning Writhing Question 59 : The most recognisable icon of Singapore is the Merlion. Answer feature object structure symbol Question 60 : He tried very hard to justify the high marketing expenditure to the board of directors. Answer convince someone force someone judge fairly persuade Question 61 : The football team failed to score any goals in the entire tournament because their attacks were ________. Answer flawless sensational sudden toothless Question 62 : When he poured salt water over his wound, it was very ______. Answer hot painful piercing smarting Question 63 : The thief of time is procrastination. So, don"t _______. Answer delay deviate fidget stall Question 64 : When hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, looters ______ on the chaotic situation to take away others" belongings. Answer brutalise capitalise marginalise serialise Question 65 : Bloodhounds are good trackers because they are _______ in character. They simply refuse to give up. Answer belligerent gregarious stubborn tenacious Question 66 : They managed to shake hands and resolve the dispute _______. Answer amicably angrily credibly happily Question 67 : The giant-sized bully looked as threatening as _________. Answer a beached whale a hissing cobra a roaring tiger a snarling pitbull Question 68 : Because of his age, he accepted a salary of $3000 a month which is a _______ for him as he used to earn $8000 a month. Answer come-down let-down turn-down turn-off Question 69 : The actor was virtually unknown until the debut of his first mega movie. Answer almost completely effectively scantily Question 70 : If you have the will and determination, no obstacle is insurmountable. Answer cannot be climbed cannot be overcome cannot be predicted cannot be tolerated Question 71 : There has not been _____ rain for a long period after the tsunami occurred. Answer a few a little many much Question 72 : He ensured that the new house he constructed possesses the luxurious _______ of a five-star hotel. Answer ambience royalty scenery views Question 73 : Tommy is very _____ at repairing computers. Answer accessible adapt adept adopt Question 74 : The waves that struck the coast of Phuket was of _______ proportions. Answer dense harsh immense intense   Students:- We want your feedback / suggestions on :- a) any irregularities, typo errors observed b) how we can improve this e-assessment Thank you!