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ERC 2021 PSLE Standard English Paper 2 - Updated

The document is the 2021 PSLE English Paper 2, consisting of multiple-choice questions across various sections including grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension. It includes questions that test students' understanding of English language rules and their ability to interpret visual texts. The paper is structured into four sections with a total of 28 questions, aimed at assessing students' proficiency in English.

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ERC 2021 PSLE Standard English Paper 2 - Updated

The document is the 2021 PSLE English Paper 2, consisting of multiple-choice questions across various sections including grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension. It includes questions that test students' understanding of English language rules and their ability to interpret visual texts. The paper is structured into four sections with a total of 28 questions, aimed at assessing students' proficiency in English.

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2021 PSLE ENGLISH PAPER 2

Booklet A

Section A: Grammar Multiple Choice (10 X 1 mark)


For each question from 1 to 10, write your answer (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the
brackets provided.

1. “You rarely make mistakes in school, __________? Keep it up!” Mrs


Mandy told her daughter.

(1) do you
(2) don’t you
(3) have you
(4) haven’t you ( )

2. Mrs Farhan’s three children shared the cake __________ themselves.

(1) with
(2) along
(3) among
(4) between ( )

3. This water bottle is made entirely __________ plastic. It is light yet sturdy.

(1) in
(2) of
(3) off
(4) with ( )

4. “Please inform our technicians __________ you have any problems,” said
the customer service officer.

(1) may
(2) must
(3) could
(4) should ( )

5. The accused confessed to __________ the money.

(1) stole
(2) steal
(3) stolen
(4) stealing ( )

6. The man __________ you sat next to at the concert looks familiar.

(1) who
(2) which
(3) whom
(4) whose ( )
Nasri is holding __________ some important information from us. We should
not readily trust him.

(1) to
(2) on
(3) back
(4) down ( )

7. Kenneth felt an ant __________ up his arm as he was typing his report
on his laptop.

(1) crawl
(2) crawls
(3) crawled
(4) has crawled ( )

8. __________ and __________ took our mother out to her favourite


restaurant for Mother’s Day.

(1) My brother … I
(2) My brother … us
(3) Me … my brother
(4) My brother … me ( )

9. __________ did Annie expect such a surprise on her birthday. She was
blown away!

(1) Any
(2) Little
(3) Much
(4) None ( )

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Section B: Vocabulary Multiple Choice (5 X 1 mark)
For each question from 11 to 15, write your answer (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the
brackets provided.

10. The owner of the lost cat offered a __________ reward to anyone who
could return her prized and precious Scottish Fold.

(1) vast
(2) hefty
(3) bulky
(4) worthy ( )

11. Muhammad decided to __________________ and ride the momentum to


finish his work. He knows he will not feel this motivated for much longer.

(1) leave no stone unturned


(2) kill two birds with one stone
(3) make hay while the sun shines
(4) bite off more than he can chew ( )

12. Mdm Aisyah’s daughter is naturally __________. She likes to know all that
is going on around her.

(1) indelible
(2) indignant
(3) inquisitive
(4) incorrigible ( )

13. The Singapore Civil Defence Force personnel helped to __________ all
the residents from the burning building.

(1) evict
(2) remove
(3) abandon
(4) evacuate ( )

14. 4G networks will soon become __________. Telecommunications


networks will soon switch to 5G networks.

(1) oblong
(2) obscure
(3) obsolete
(4) obdurate ( )

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Section C: Vocabulary Cloze Multiple Choice (5 X 1 mark)
For each question from 16 to 20, choose the word(s) closest in meaning
to the underlined word(s). Write your answer (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the brackets
provided.
“The holidays have arrived!” Bala exclaimed (16) euphorically. Bala
and his cousins had planned a 3-day 2-night staycation at Sentosa Resorts
Hotel, and they intended to make full use of their time there. Packing for the
staycation, however, was turning out to be (17) daunting for Bala. He was
caught in a (18) predicament about which game console he should bring.
“The Playstation or the Nintendo Switch?” he (19) mused.

In the end, Bala (20) settled on neither. He decided that quality family
bonding time was the most important thing for this trip.

15. (1) sadly


(2) angrily
(3) elatedly
(4) despairingly ( )

16. (1) tiring


(2) thrilling
(3) intimidating
(4) discouraging ( )

17. (1) difficulty


(2) dilemma
(3) decision
(4) resolution ( )

18. (1) joked


(2) puzzled
(3) brooded
(4) pondered ( )

19. (1) decided


(2) rejected
(3) believed
(4) concluded ( )

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Section D: Visual Text Comprehension (8 X 1 mark)
Study this advertisement and then answer questions 21 to 28.

ThinkSeven Automative Specialists


Machine Reliability and Quality Service

SoutheaSt aSia’S Leading Manufacturer urgentLy requireS:

A) Full / Part-time Telemarketers


✓ Strong communication skills
✓ Must have initiative and be tactful in handling customers
✓ Some years of relevant experience in telemarketing
✓ Hourly-rated salary plus commission

B) Sales Executive
✓ Minimum with Diploma or ‘A’ level
✓ PC Literate
✓ 1-5 years of sales experience in IT / Presenting products
✓ Excellent interpersonal skills

For position A
Interested applicants, please walk in from 19 to 23 October from 9.00 a.m. to
12.30 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.

For position B
Interested applicants, please forward your resume with indication of your
present and expected salary together with a recent non-returnable photograph
by 24 September to the address below.

June May
Talent Acquisition Specialist
188, Soh Leng Towers
Singapore 5600056
email: [email protected]

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How to Ace your Interviews
Conduct Research on the Hiring Company and People:
Success in a job interview starts with a solid foundation of knowledge on the
jobseeker's part. You should understand the employer, the requirements of the
job, and the background of the person (or people) interviewing you.

Dress for Success:


Plan out a wardrobe that fits the organisation and its culture, striving for the
most professional appearance you can accomplish. Remember that it is always
better to be overdressed than under -- and to wear clothing that fits and is clean
and pressed. Keep accessories and jewellery to a minimum.

Arrive on Time for the Interview -- and Prepared for Success:


There is no excuse for ever arriving late for an interview -- other than some sort
of disaster. Strive to arrive about 15 minutes before your scheduled interview
to complete additional paperwork and allow yourself time to get settled.

Make Good First Impressions -- to Everyone You Encounter:


Be polite and offer warm greetings to everyone you meet -- from the parking
attendant or the receptionist to the hiring manager. Employers often are curious
how job applicants treat staff members -- and your job offer could easily be
withdrawn if you are rude or arrogant to any of the staff. When it is time for the
interview, keep in mind that first impressions -- the ones interviewers make in
the first few seconds of greeting you -- can make or break an interview.

Be Authentic, Upbeat, Focused, Confident, Candid, and Concise:


Once the interview starts, the key to success is the quality and delivery of your
responses. Your goal should always be authenticity, responding truthfully to
interview questions. At the same time, your goal is to get to the next step, so
you will want to provide focused responses that showcase your skills,
experience, and fit -- with the job and the employer. Provide solid examples of
solutions and accomplishments -- but keep your responses short and to the
point.

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For each question from 21 to 28, write your answer (1, 2, 3 or 4) in the
brackets provided.

20. ThinkSeven Automation Specialists is in urgent need of __________.

(1) several sales executives and telemarketers


(2) full/part-time telemarketers and a temporary sales executive
(3) a sales executive and full/part-time telemarketers
(4) both temporary and permanent sales executives and telemarketers ( )

21. Candidates for both vacancies must __________.

(1) have computer knowledge


(2) be experienced in their respective fields only
(3) have knowledge in the use of computers and communicate well
(4) be able to communicate well and be experienced in their respective fields
( )

22. Which position/s is/are required to deal with customers?

(1) Sales executives only


(2) Part-time telemarketers only
(3) Both Full-time and Part-time telemarketers
(4) Sales Executives, Full-time and Part-time telemarketers ( )

23. An applicant for the post of sales executive can either __________.

(1) send his/her resume by post or email


(2) attend an interview or call up the company
(3) email his/her resume or attend an interview
(4) call up the company or submit his/her resume by hand ( )

24. Which of the following is the best reason for conducting research on the
company or the people whom you are interviewing for?

(1) You will be better prepared to answer possible interview questions.


(2) You can show off to the interviewer/s how much you know about them.
(3) You will be better able to impress them with the knowledge of their history.
(4) You will be able to manipulate the interview to your advantage since you
have studied their personality types. ( )

25. Why are you encouraged to arrive early for an interview?

(1) You allow yourself some time to settle down.


(2) You can observe the dynamics of the workplace.
(3) You will be able to calm your nerves and anxiety.
(4) You allow yourself some time, just in case you need to use the bathroom.
( )

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26. Which of the following would be considered making a good first
impression?

(1) Greeting the coffee lady and the interviewer.


(2) Dressing well and offering a very firm handshake.
(3) Being early and nonchalant towards the interviewer when you introduce
yourself.
(4) Showing off your knowledge of the company and responding truthfully to
interview questions. ( )

27. Which word best replaces the word “authentic” in the last section?

(1) pure
(2) honest
(3) original
(4) authoritative ( )

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