N-LEVEL Study Guide 2026
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📚 N-LEVEL Topics to Study (47)
✍️ Sample N-LEVEL Questions & Answers
1. Which word is an antonym (opposite) of 'happy'?
'Sad' is the opposite (antonym) of 'happy'. The other options (joyful, pleased, cheerful) are all synonyms of happy.
2. In food technology, what does 'food hygiene' include?
Food hygiene involves: washing hands, sanitising surfaces and utensils, proper food storage (correct temperatures), avoiding cross-contamination, and maintaining personal hygiene when handling food.
3. A train departs at 08:45 and arrives at 11:20. How long is the journey?
From 08:45 to 11:20: 11:20 - 08:45. From 08:45 to 09:00 = 15 min. From 09:00 to 11:20 = 2 h 20 min. Total = 2 h 35 min.
4. What is 'sustainable design'?
Sustainable design considers the environmental impact at every stage: material sourcing (renewable/recycled), manufacturing (low energy), use (efficient), and end-of-life (recyclable/biodegradable) — minimising ecological harm.
5. What is the area of a triangle with base 10 cm and height 6 cm?
Area of triangle = ½ × base × height = ½ × 10 × 6 = 30 cm².
6. What does 'tolerance' mean in technical/engineering contexts?
Tolerance in engineering is the acceptable range of variation in a measurement. For example, a bolt of 10mm ± 0.5mm means it can be 9.5mm to 10.5mm and still be acceptable.