PYPS 2026 Prelim Grammar Cloze

10 questions from PYPS 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.

Choose from the words below:

(A) a(B) after(C) before(D) for(E) her(F) him(G) however(H) must(J) of(K) should(L) the(M) was(N) whenever(P) who(Q) with

For 15-year-old gymnast Amanda Yap, 2025 was filled with new challenges. She had just moved from junior to senior level and was competing in (1) SEA Games and the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships. At the same time, she (2) prepare for her GCE O-Level examinations.

When the World Championships in Jakarta clashed (3) her examinations, Amanda considered skipping the competition. (4), after listening to her coach's advice, she decided to represent Singapore.

Her decision became a defining moment. Amanda, (5) delivered a strong performance to qualify for the balance beam final, became the first Singaporean gymnast to do so at the World Championships. She eventually finished sixth (6) competing against some of the world's best gymnasts.

Balancing competitions and examinations (7) challenging. Amanda flew between Singapore and Jakarta to sit for her Mathematics examinations and compete in the championship. She studied (8) she had free time, although the demanding schedule left (9) exhausted.

Amanda said the experience taught her resilience and helped her believe she was capable (10) achieving more than she had imagined. Her determination later earned her The Straits Times Young Singaporean of the Year award.

Adapted from Gymnast Amanda Yap, 16, is named first ST Young Singaporean of the Year, The Straits Times