5 questions from ACSJ 2026. Real examination questions for PSLE 2027/2028 preparation.
↓ Scroll down to start the quiz ↓
For each question, choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Father had made up his mind. "Ellen will be taking care of you. Stop your whining right now! Nothing will change my mind!" he said with (1) finality.
I sensed my life was about to change (2) drastically when Ellen began taking charge of me. Father (3) confirmed my worst fears when he added, "Snu Ma will leave tonight." They were getting rid of my Shu Ma just like other families getting rid of servants who had (4) outlived their usefulness.
"I don't want Ellen! I don't like her!" I cried. "I want Shu Ma!"
Ever kind and patient, Ellen bit her lip and put on a brave face even in my stormiest moments. Father was less understanding. "We'll see about that, young man," he growled (5) sullenly. I knew then that I had better stop throwing my tantrums.
Adapted from “Things That Must Not Be Forgotten-A Childhood in Wartime China” by Michoel David Kwan