5 questions from RSS 2026. Real examination questions for PSLE 2027/2028 preparation.
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For each question, choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
As the final whistle blew, Amir sat alone on the bench. He had missed the winning penalty during the inter-class football match. He felt (1) a deep sense of embattassment as he watchd his teammates pack up quietly. His best friend, Kai, noticed that he was deep in thought. Not wanting to (2) catch him off guard Kai walked over quietly with two bottles of water and spoke in a calm tone, wanting to (3) allay Amir’s worries. “We’re not blaming you,” Kai said. “Everyone makes mistakes. What matters is that we learn from them.” Amir was (4) deeply touched by Kai’s empathy and realised that true friends (5) stand by one another during difficult times. Their friendship stood the test of time and helped restored Amir’s confidence.