PSLE English — Vocabulary & Grammar Essentials

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1. 1

   What does the word 'reluctant' mean?

   JawabanBeing 'reluctant' means feeling unwilling or unsure about doing something.

   A reluctant person holds back because they do not really want to act; for example, 'Kai was reluctant to dive into the cold pool at first.'

2. 2

   Choose the word closest in meaning to 'anxious'.

   1. 1angry
   2. 2cheerful
   3. 3worried
   4. 4sleepy

   Jawabanworried

   'Anxious' describes feeling worried or nervous about something that may happen, as in 'Priya felt anxious before her results were announced.'

3. 3

   What does the word 'furious' mean?

   Jawaban'Furious' means extremely angry.

   A furious person may shout or stamp their feet; for example, 'Dad was furious when he saw the scratch on the car door.'

4. 4

   Which sentence uses 'curious' correctly?

   1. 1Hui Ling was curious, so she lifted the cloth to peek at the gift.
   2. 2Ravi was so curious that he ignored the strange noise completely.
   3. 3Jia Wen felt curious because she already knew the answer.
   4. 4Mei Mei was curious, so she shut her eyes and refused to look.

   JawabanHui Ling was curious, so she lifted the cloth to peek at the gift.

   'Curious' means eager to know or learn about something, so the sentence must show interest, as in 'The curious boy asked how the telescope worked.'

5. 5

   What does the word 'generous' mean?

   Jawaban'Generous' describes a person who is happy to give things or share with others.

   A generous person gives freely and kindly; for example, 'The generous auntie gave each child an extra scoop of ice cream.'