PSLE English Grammar and Vocabulary

Question 1

Which sentence uses the correct form of the verb?

Accepted Answer

She doesn't like vegetables.

Answer

With third-person singular subjects (she, he, it), we use 'doesn't' (does not) followed by the base form of the verb.

Question 2

Choose the correct plural form of 'child'.

Accepted Answer

Children

Answer

'Child' has an irregular plural form: 'children'. It does not follow the regular rule of adding '-s' or '-es'.

Question 3

Which word is an adverb in the sentence 'The rabbit ran quickly across the field'?

Accepted Answer

Quickly

Answer

'Quickly' is an adverb because it describes how the rabbit ran — it modifies the verb 'ran'.

Question 4

What is the past tense of 'swim'?

Accepted Answer

Swam

Answer

'Swim' is an irregular verb. Its past tense is 'swam' and its past participle is 'swum'.

Question 5

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

Where are you going?

Answer

Questions must end with a question mark. 'Where are you going' is a question, so it needs a '?' at the end.

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