RPS 2025 Prelim Grammar Cloze

10 questions from RPS 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.

Choose from the words below:

(A) a(B) against(C) and(D) are(E) at(F) because(G) but(H) for(J) is(K) like(L) that(M) the(N) when(P) which(Q) with

Research has proven that nature is food for the soul. Spending time outdoors lowers your stress levels and blood pressure. Simply gazing (1) the greenery outdoors improves your mood. It makes the problems you face feel smaller (2) the vast nature.

When outdoors, birds and their melodic songs (3) impossible to drown out too. It has been scientifically shown that birdsongs bolsters our mental health. Research has shown (4) when people listen to birdsongs, they have a significantly better sense of mental well-being that lingers (5) hours. Birdsong refreshes your mind; some studies have indicated that exposure to nature on a whole reduces activity in parts of the brain associated (6) stress and anxiety. Being out in nature helps us to relax (7) peaceful surroundings calm our minds.

Listening to birdsong is also a form of relaxation as it immerses us in (8) present moment. Being in nature not only delights your senses (9) also captures your attention. The sights, smells and sounds of the outdoors are starkly delicate (10) compared to flashing lights and blaring homs. Watching tree buds unravel, soaking in the smell after rain and hearing the gentle sounds of animals in nature make us feel alive.

Adapted from http://nationalgeographic.com/health/article/birds-sing-brain-mental-health