HPPS 2024 Prelim Vocabulary Cloze

5 questions from HPPS 2024. Real examination questions for PSLE 2027/2028 preparation.

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For each question, choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

According to the World Economic Forum, only 14% of plastic packaging is collected for recycling. Plastics often become (1) soiled with food waste. As a result, the majority of plastics end up either incinerated or (2) disposed of in landfills.

Many companies are turning to (3) innovative solutions such as reusable packaging. A famous coffee chain is actively working to reduce its (4) reliance on disposable cups. The company has announced plans to (5) phase out single-use cups by 2025 and introduce a “Borrow-a-Cup” programme.

This shift towards reusable packaging represents an important step in reducing waste. All of us can help to alleviate the climate crisis.

Adapted from https://www.timeforkids.com/g56/refill-please-resusable-packaging

Question 1: What is the closest meaning of “soiled”?
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