Primary 6 PSLE English Vocabulary Quiz

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Primary 6 PSLE English Quiz - Vocabulary

TuitionGoWhere Practice Quiz (AI) — Version 1 of 5 Subject: English Level: Primary 6 PSLE Topic: Vocabulary Name: ______________________ Class: ______________________ Date: ______________________ Score: _______ / 20

Duration: 35 minutes Total Marks: 20

Instructions:

• This quiz has 20 questions on vocabulary, based on the Primary 6 English syllabus.
• Choose the best word or phrase for each blank or question.
• Section A: Choose the correct word (1 mark each). Section B: Choose the best phrase or collocation (1 mark each). Section C: Vocabulary in context (1 mark each).
• Write your answers in the spaces provided.

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Section A: Word Meaning (Questions 1–7)

1. The magician's trick was so __________ that the audience could not figure out how it was done. (A) transparent (B) ingenious (C) ordinary (D) clumsy Answer: ______

2. After the long hike, we felt __________ but happy with our achievement. (A) exhausted (B) energetic (C) indifferent (D) cheerful Answer: ______

3. The teacher's __________ explanation helped us understand the difficult concept. (A) confusing (B) clear (C) vague (D) careless Answer: ______

4. The scientist made a __________ discovery that changed our view of the universe. (A) trivial (B) groundbreaking (C) late (D) forgotten Answer: ______

5. His __________ attitude made him unpopular with his teammates. (A) cheerful (B) arrogant (C) humble (D) helpful Answer: ______

6. The village was __________ by the flood, leaving many homeless. (A) destroyed (B) built (C) improved (D) visited Answer: ______

7. She spoke with such __________ that everyone believed her story. (A) hesitation (B) conviction (C) doubt (D) silence Answer: ______

Section B: Phrases and Collocations (Questions 8–14)

8. The meeting was __________ until next Monday because the principal was sick. (A) put off (B) put up (C) put on (D) put down Answer: ______

9. We must __________ the environment so that future generations can enjoy it. (A) look after (B) look at (C) look for (D) look into Answer: ______

10. The new policy will __________ in January next year. (A) take over (B) take up (C) take effect (D) take off Answer: ______

11. Choose the correct collocation: The researcher decided to __________ a photograph of the rare bird. (A) make (B) do (C) take (D) get Answer: ______

12. He was so tired that he could not __________ the noise from the construction site. (A) put up with (B) put off (C) put down (D) put across Answer: ______

13. The detective promised to __________ the mysterious case. (A) look back on (B) look into (C) look down on (D) look after Answer: ______

14. After the argument, she tried to __________ the misunderstanding between them. (A) take over (B) clear up (C) pass off (D) put across Answer: ______

Section C: Vocabulary in Context (Questions 15–20)

Read the short passage below and answer questions 15–17.

The annual science fair was a grand event. Students from all levels displayed their innovative projects. A team built a compact water filter, while another designed a novel app for recycling. The judges were impressed by the quality of work.

15. In the passage, the word "grand" most nearly means: (A) small (B) impressive (C) boring (D) cheap Answer: ______

16. The word "innovative" suggests the projects were: (A) old-fashioned (B) new and creative (C) copied (D) broken Answer: ______

17. "Compact" in this context means: (A) large (B) heavy (C) small and efficient (D) expensive Answer: ______

Read the sentence and answer 18–20.

The mayor's speech was persuasive; it motivated citizens to volunteer, and the plan seemed feasible.

18. "Persuasive" means the speech was: (A) boring (B) able to convince (C) short (D) angry Answer: ______

19. "Motivated" means it: (A) stopped (B) encouraged (C) confused (D) paid Answer: ______

20. "Feasible" means the plan was: (A) impossible (B) able to be done (C) dangerous (D) silly Answer: ______

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Primary 6 PSLE English Quiz - Vocabulary (Answer Key)

Topic: Vocabulary Level: Primary 6 PSLE Version: 1 of 5 Total Marks: 20

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Section A: Word Meaning (1–7)

1. (B) ingenious [1 mark]

• Teaching note: "Ingenious" means clever and original. A magician's trick that cannot be figured out is cleverly designed. "Transparent" means see-through, "ordinary" means common, "clumsy" means awkward — none fit.
• Common mistake: Choosing "transparent" because tricks seem see-through; but context needs "could not figure out".

2. (A) exhausted [1 mark]

• Teaching note: After a long hike, one is tired. "Exhausted" = very tired. "Energetic" is opposite, "indifferent" = not caring, "cheerful" = happy but not specifically tired.

3. (B) clear [1 mark]

• Teaching note: A good explanation helps understanding → "clear". "Confusing", "vague", "careless" would not help.

4. (B) groundbreaking [1 mark]

• Teaching note: A discovery that changes views is "groundbreaking" (new and important). "Trivial" = unimportant, opposite.

5. (B) arrogant [1 mark]

• Teaching note: "Arrogant" (proud, rude) makes people unpopular. "Cheerful", "humble", "helpful" are positive.

6. (A) destroyed [1 mark]

• Teaching note: Flood left many homeless → village "destroyed". Others are positive or neutral.

7. (B) conviction [1 mark]

• Teaching note: "Conviction" = strong belief, makes story believable. "Hesitation", "doubt", "silence" weaken belief.

Section B: Phrases and Collocations (8–14)

8. (A) put off [1 mark]

• Teaching note: "Put off" = postpone. Meeting delayed to Monday → put off. "Put up" = tolerate/raise, "put on" = wear/start, "put down" = crush.

9. (A) look after [1 mark]

• Teaching note: "Look after" = take care of. Environment needs care → look after. "Look at" = see, "look for" = search, "look into" = investigate.

10. (C) take effect [1 mark]

• Teaching note: Policy begins working → "take effect". "Take over" = seize control, "take up" = start hobby, "take off" = leave/become successful.

11. (C) take [1 mark]

• Teaching note: Collocation: "take a photograph" is correct. "Make/do/get a photograph" are wrong collocations.

12. (A) put up with [1 mark]

• Teaching note: "Put up with" = tolerate. Tired man tolerates noise. Others do not fit.

13. (B) look into [1 mark]

• Teaching note: Detective investigates → "look into". "Look back on" = remember, "look down on" = despise, "look after" = care.

14. (B) clear up [1 mark]

• Teaching note: "Clear up" = resolve. Misunderstanding resolved. "Take over" = control, "pass off" = pretend, "put across" = communicate.

Section C: Vocabulary in Context (15–20)

15. (B) impressive [1 mark]

• Teaching note: "Grand" event = impressive in scale. Not small/boring/cheap.

16. (B) new and creative [1 mark]

• Teaching note: "Innovative" = using new ideas. Opposite of old-fashioned/copied.

17. (C) small and efficient [1 mark]

• Teaching note: "Compact" = takes little space but works well. Filter is small/efficient.

18. (B) able to convince [1 mark]

• Teaching note: "Persuasive" = makes people agree. Not boring/short/angry.

19. (B) encouraged [1 mark]

• Teaching note: "Motivated" = gave reason to act → encouraged to volunteer.

20. (B) able to be done [1 mark]

• Teaching note: "Feasible" = possible/practical. Not impossible/dangerous/silly.

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Marking note: All questions 1 mark each; 20 questions = 20 marks. No partial marks. For wrong MCQ, 0. Review vocabulary lists for unknown words.