National Common Entrance Exam | State and Modern Collages Mock and Common Entrance Exam for Primary 6 (Basic 6) Questions and Answers

SECTION 2 – LEXIS

Choose from the options lettered A – E,the one that is nearest in meaning to the word in italics.

13. The neighbour complained because the noise of the children outside irritated her.

A. confused

B. insulted

C. frightened

D. annoyed

E. surprised

 

14. Classes will resume after the midterm break.

A. continue

B. pause

C. conclude

D. arrive

E. attempt

 

15. It took a long time to solve the mathematics problem because it was so complex.

A. frustrating

B. complicated

C. brief

D. new

E. shocking

 

16. My mother told me not to believe rumours because they are usually inaccurate.

A. unkind

B. wrong

C. true

D. dishonest

E. shocking

 

17. The old wooden floor creaked underneath our feet as we walked through

the house.

A. overhead

B. below

C. beyond

D. inside

E. above

 

Complete each of the following statements with the most appropriate of the options lettered A – E (18 – 60).

18. She was so_from the long day that she could not stay alert.

A. afraid

B. surprised

C. confused

D. exhausted

E. restless

 

19. A tall fence around the building_anyone from breaking in and stealing anything.

A. forbids

B. protects

C. prevents

D. separates

E. Encloses

 

20. The children played in the street until the sun set.

A. happy

B. happiness

B. happily

C. happier

D. happiest

 

21. Ensure that you solve the problems in an_way so that you can check your work.

A. order

B. ordering

C. orders

D. orderly

E. ordinarily

 

22. The teacher each day by reminding pupils to complete their homework that night, and to walk home safely.

A. begins

B. concludes

C. commences

D. resumes

E. proceeds