5 questions from SCGS 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).
In 1926, Loi Ah Koon, came to Singapore from China and worked as an assistant at a coffee stall. After working for 10 years, Loi partnered with two other Chinese (1) immigrants to set up their own business. They (2) ran a coffee stall that served coffee, tea, charcoal-grilled toast and eggs at Telok Ayer Basin. His (3) clientele included coolies, merchants, moneylenders, police Inspectors and boat operators.
Loi roasted his own coffee beans using margarine and sugar over firewood, and prepared the toasted bread (4) meticulously. He also often slept on the countertop of the stall in order to wake up on time to serve the first customers at 5 in the morning. Over the years, Loi's coffee stall grew into a (5) familiar name due to its good coffee and kaya toast. The stall was renamed Ya Kun in 1972. Today, Ya Kun has approximately 70 stores in Singapore and 120 stores in 10 countries around the world.
Adapted from National Library Board. (2016). Ya Kun: Origins.