10 questions from ACSJ 2026. 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.
For thousands of years, people have admired ivory for its beauty and strength.
During the Stone Age, ivory from the mammoth, an extinct ancestor of the elephant, (1) used to make household items, tools, weapons and ornaments. Durable, smooth, easy to carve and cool (2) the touch, ivory was considered a valuable material. It was (3) precious that many people referred to it as "white gold".
Before plastic was invented, ivory was carved into many useful and decorative objects, (4) as chopsticks, musical instruments and furniture. Even after plastic became widely available, wealthy people continued to use ivory as ornaments (5) they regarded it as a symbol of wealth and prestige.
As demand for ivory increased, it became highly sought (6). African elephants, which generally have larger and heavier tusks than (7) Asian counterparts, became the main targets of poachers. Although there is now an international ban (8) the ivory trade, illegal hunting still continues in many parts of the world.
(9) stronger efforts are made to protect these animals, conservationists fear that African elephants could disappear (10) the next twenty years.
Protecting endangered animals is everyone's responsibility if we want future generations to enjoy the rich diversity of wildlife.
Adapted from "Little Red Dot 29 Aug 2006