5 questions from TNS 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).
It was my turn to wash the dishes that night. Unwinding from the day's work, my parents were lounging in the living room, sipping tea and watching television. Meanwhile, my brother had (1) retired to his room. I whistled a tune as I gave the greasy saucepan a good scrub, the bottom (2) charred with stubborn bits of food. "Why not inject some fun into such a (3) mundane task?" I thought. Setting the timer on the oven, I challenged myself to finish cleaning the saucepan in three minutes. I scrubbed relentlessly, my hands nearly giving out from the effort. **__[4]Shortly after[/3]__**, I had completed the task. It had just taken me two and a half minutes! (5) Surpassing my goal, I pranced around the kitchen but stopped abruptly. The sight of the mountain of plates awaiting my attention made me sigh in resignation.