10 questions from NYPS 2025. Real examination questions for PSLE 2027/2028 preparation.
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From the list of words given, choose the most suitable word for each blank and write its letter in the blank.
Maria Hertogh’s court case in Singapore received a lot of attention. (1) over in the Netherlands, film crews covered the development of the case. Her sad story was (2) known by many.
Maria was separated from her birth parents, the Hertoghs, (3) she was five years old due to circumstances of war. For the next seven years, she was cared for by Aminah Mohamed and grew to love her like family. After the war, (4) her wishes, she was taken from Aminah Mohamed and sent to live with the Hertoghs in the Netherlands. This ruling by the court triggered tensions which erupted into riots. At the same time in other parts of the world, other children (5) also taken away from families they loved. (6) Maria’s case, there were no protests, riots or news reports about (7) children. People only got to hear about their tragic stories years later, (8) of which reminded us of the impact of separating children from their loved ones.
Today, we know that when there are conflicts - whether (9) issues like race, religion, or other differences - it is often the children (10) suffer the most. We must remember these stories and prevent children from experiencing such suffering again.