N-Level Numeracy and Literacy Fundamentals 4

Question 1

What does a bar graph show?

Accepted Answer

Data compared using bars of different lengths or heights to represent values

Answer

A bar graph uses rectangular bars to compare data across different categories. The height (or length) of each bar represents its value.

Question 2

What does it mean to 'skim' a text?

Accepted Answer

Read quickly to get a general idea of the content without reading every word

Answer

Skimming involves rapidly reading a text to get the overall meaning or main points, without reading every word in detail. It is useful for quickly assessing whether a text is relevant.

Question 3

A recipe serves 4 people. How much of each ingredient do you need to serve 12 people?

Accepted Answer

Three times as much

Answer

12 ÷ 4 = 3. To serve 3 times as many people, you need 3 times as much of each ingredient.

Question 4

Which of the following is a fact (not an opinion)?

Accepted Answer

Singapore has the population of about 5.9 million people.

Answer

A fact can be verified and is objectively true. 'Singapore has a population of about 5.9 million' is verifiable. The others are opinions — personal judgements.

Question 5

What is a 'glossary' in a book?

Accepted Answer

An alphabetical list of key terms and their definitions, usually at the back of a book

Answer

A glossary is an alphabetical list of terms specific to a book or subject, with their definitions, found at the back of the book — useful for finding the meanings of technical words.

GCE N-Level Practice Test

GCE N-Level Practice Test

N-Level Numeracy and Literacy Fundamentals 4