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Primary 6 PSLE English Vocabulary Quiz
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Primary 6 PSLE English Quiz - Vocabulary
Name: ___________________________
Class: Primary 6 _______
Date: _______________
Score: _______ / 20
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Marks: 20
Instructions:
- Answer all questions.
- For multiple-choice questions, write the letter (A, B, C, or D) in the blank provided.
- For fill-in-the-blank questions, write the most suitable word or phrase in the blank.
- Each question carries 1 mark.
Section A: Vocabulary MCQ (Questions 1–10)
1. The detective __________ the suspect's alibi and found several inconsistencies.
(A) looked after
(B) looked into
(C) looked down on
(D) looked back on
Answer: _______
2. Despite the heavy rain, the hikers decided to __________ with their journey to the summit.
(A) carry on
(B) carry out
(C) carry off
(D) carry over
Answer: _______
3. The new policy will __________ significant changes in the way we handle customer complaints.
(A) bring about
(B) bring up
(C) bring in
(D) bring off
Answer: _______
4. She has a __________ for detail, noticing even the smallest errors in the manuscript.
(A) knack
(B) flair
(C) talent
(D) gift
Answer: _______
5. The scientist's theory was __________ by the latest experimental data.
(A) refuted
(B) rejected
(C) denied
(D) opposed
Answer: _______
6. The old mansion had a(n) __________ atmosphere that made visitors feel uneasy.
(A) eerie
(B) airy
(C) weary
(D) merry
Answer: _______
7. We need to __________ the meeting until next week as the key speaker is unwell.
(A) put off
(B) put up with
(C) put across
(D) put down
Answer: _______
8. The charity organisation __________ food and blankets to the flood victims.
(A) distributed
(B) dispensed
(C) disseminated
(D) displaced
Answer: _______
9. His __________ remarks during the serious ceremony offended many guests.
(A) flippant
(B) fluent
(C) flagrant
(D) flamboyant
Answer: _______
10. The two countries signed a treaty to __________ peace in the region.
(A) preserve
(B) conserve
(C) reserve
(D) observe
Answer: _______
Section B: Vocabulary Cloze (Questions 11–15)
Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with the most suitable word from the box below. Use each word once only.
| alleviate | inevitable | meticulous | resilient | scrutinise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sustainable | unprecedented | vulnerable | warranted | zealous |
The recent heatwave has brought (11) __________ challenges to the city's infrastructure. Engineers have been working tirelessly to (12) __________ the power grid and prevent blackouts. Their (13) __________ approach involves checking every transformer and cable. However, experts warn that equipment failure is (14) __________ if temperatures continue to rise. The elderly and young children are especially (15) __________ to heat-related illnesses.
Answers:
11. __________
12. __________
13. __________
14. __________
15. __________
Section C: Word Forms & Collocations (Questions 16–20)
16. The committee will __________ (review) the proposal next Tuesday.
(Write the correct form of the word in brackets.)
Answer: __________
17. Her __________ (persist) paid off when she finally mastered the difficult piano piece.
(Write the correct form of the word in brackets.)
Answer: __________
18. The medicine had an immediate __________ (affect) on the patient's fever.
(Write the correct form of the word in brackets.)
Answer: __________
19. We made a __________ (decide) to postpone the outdoor concert due to the thunderstorm warning.
(Write the correct form of the word in brackets.)
Answer: __________
20. Choose the correct collocation to complete the sentence:
The lawyer advised his client to __________ the contract carefully before signing.
(A) make a review
(B) do a review
(C) conduct a review
(D) take a review
Answer: _______
Answers
Primary 6 PSLE English Quiz - Vocabulary (Answer Key)
Total Marks: 20
Each question carries 1 mark.
Section A: Vocabulary MCQ (Questions 1–10)
1. Answer: B
Explanation: "Look into" means to investigate or examine something closely. The detective is investigating the suspect's alibi.
- "Look after" = take care of
- "Look down on" = regard with disrespect
- "Look back on" = reflect on past events
2. Answer: A
Explanation: "Carry on" means to continue doing something. The hikers continued their journey despite the rain.
- "Carry out" = perform/conduct (a task)
- "Carry off" = succeed in doing something difficult
- "Carry over" = transfer to another time/situation
3. Answer: A
Explanation: "Bring about" means to cause something to happen. The policy will cause significant changes.
- "Bring up" = raise a topic/child
- "Bring in" = introduce/earn
- "Bring off" = succeed in achieving something difficult
4. Answer: A
Explanation: "A knack for" is a fixed collocation meaning a natural skill or talent for doing something. While "flair for" is also possible, "knack for detail" is the more common collocation for noticing small things.
5. Answer: A
Explanation: "Refuted" means proved (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false using evidence. Scientific theories are refuted by data.
- "Rejected" = dismissed as inadequate (more general)
- "Denied" = stated as untrue (without proof)
- "Opposed" = disagreed with
6. Answer: A
Explanation: "Eerie" means strange and frightening, creating an uneasy feeling. This fits the context of an old mansion making visitors uncomfortable.
- "Airy" = spacious/well-ventilated
- "Weary" = tired
- "Merry" = cheerful
7. Answer: A
Explanation: "Put off" means to postpone or delay. The meeting is delayed until next week.
- "Put up with" = tolerate
- "Put across" = communicate effectively
- "Put down" = criticise/insult or write down
8. Answer: A
Explanation: "Distributed" means gave out or delivered to a number of people. This is the standard verb for handing out supplies.
- "Dispensed" = provided (often medication/advice)
- "Disseminated" = spread information widely
- "Displaced" = forced to move from home
9. Answer: A
Explanation: "Flippant" means not showing a serious or respectful attitude, especially in a situation that requires seriousness.
- "Fluent" = able to speak smoothly
- "Flagrant" = conspicuously offensive (usually for violations)
- "Flamboyant" = showy/colourful
10. Answer: A
Explanation: "Preserve peace" is a standard collocation meaning to maintain or keep peace intact.
- "Conserve" = protect from harm/decay (used for resources, environment)
- "Reserve" = keep for future use
- "Observe" = watch/comply with
Section B: Vocabulary Cloze (Questions 11–15)
11. Answer: unprecedented
Explanation: "Unprecedented" means never done or known before. The heatwave brought challenges never seen before.
Clue: "recent heatwave" + "challenges" suggests something new and extreme.
12. Answer: scrutinise
Explanation: "Scrutinise" means to examine very carefully. Engineers check every transformer and cable carefully.
Clue: "checking every transformer and cable" = careful examination.
13. Answer: meticulous
Explanation: "Meticulous" means showing great attention to detail. Their careful approach involves checking everything.
Clue: "checking every transformer and cable" shows attention to detail.
14. Answer: inevitable
Explanation: "Inevitable" means certain to happen; unavoidable. Equipment failure cannot be avoided if temperatures keep rising.
Clue: "if temperatures continue to rise" = condition leading to unavoidable result.
15. Answer: vulnerable
Explanation: "Vulnerable" means exposed to the possibility of being harmed. The elderly and children are more at risk of heat illness.
Clue: "especially... to heat-related illnesses" = more susceptible to harm.
Section C: Word Forms & Collocations (Questions 16–20)
16. Answer: review
Explanation: After modal verb "will", use the base form of the verb. "Will review" = future tense.
Rule: Modal verbs (will, can, should, etc.) are followed by bare infinitive.
17. Answer: persistence
Explanation: The sentence needs a noun as the subject ("Her ______ paid off"). "Persistence" is the noun form of "persist".
Word family: persist (verb) → persistence (noun) → persistent (adjective) → persistently (adverb)
18. Answer: effect
Explanation: "Effect" is a noun meaning "a result". "Affect" is usually a verb meaning "to influence". The article "an" signals a noun is needed.
Test: "An immediate effect" = a result. "An immediate affect" = incorrect (affect is verb).
19. Answer: decision
Explanation: The sentence needs a noun after "a" ("made a ______"). "Decision" is the noun form of "decide".
Collocation: "Make a decision" (not "do a decision" or "take a decision" in this context).
20. Answer: C
Explanation: "Conduct a review" is the correct collocation. We "conduct" formal processes like reviews, investigations, interviews, experiments.
- "Make a review" = not standard
- "Do a review" = too informal
- "Take a review" = incorrect collocation
Marking Notes for Teachers/Parents
- Questions 1–10 (MCQ): Test phrasal verbs, collocations, and nuanced vocabulary. Each tests one specific lexical item.
- Questions 11–15 (Cloze): Test vocabulary in context. Students must use syntactic and semantic clues.
- Questions 16–19 (Word Forms): Test morphological awareness (noun/verb/adjective forms).
- Question 20 (Collocation): Tests knowledge of verb-noun pairings in formal English.
Common Errors to Watch:
- Confusing "affect/effect" (Q18)
- Using wrong verb form after modals (Q16)
- Choosing wrong noun suffix (-ance vs -ence, -tion vs -sion) (Q17, Q19)
- Literal translation of phrasal verbs (Q1–3, Q7)
Total Score: _______ / 20