ENGLISH GRAMMAR
MATHS STORY SUMS
MUST KNOW SCIENCE
Singapore Story
General Geography
100
  • Identify the subject in the sentence:
    After the rain stopped, the children ran outside.

Ans: children

100
  • A book costs $8. Ali buys 2. How much does he pay?
  • Answer: 2 x 8 = $16
100
  • What happens to a shadow when an object moves closer to the light source?
  • Answer: The shadow becomes bigger.
100
  • Name one ethnic group in Singapore.
  • Answer: Chinese / Malay / Indian / Eurasian
100
  • Name the capital city of Singapore.
  • Answer: Singapore
200
  • Choose the correct conjunction:
    I wanted to play outside ___ it was raining. (because / but)

Ans: but

200
  • A ribbon is 120 cm long. It is cut into 4 equal pieces. How long is each piece?
  • Answer: 30 cm
200
  • Why do plants grow toward sunlight?
  • Answer: To get more light for making food (photosynthesis).
200
  • Why is Singapore called the “Little Red Dot”?
  • Answer: It appears very small on the world map.
200
  • Which continent has the most countries?
  • Answer: Africa
300
  • Rewrite using a modal verb (eg., can, might, must, should):

  • It is possible that she will be late.
  • Answer: She might be late.
300
  • Mei had $50. She spent $18.75 and then $9.50. How much money does she have left?
  • Answer: $21.75
300
  • Which material is the best conductor of electricity: plastic, wood, or copper?
  • Answer: copper
300

What is the first campaign Singapore government introduced after her independence?

  • Answer: “Keep Singapore Clean” in 1968.
300
  • Why do countries near the Equator have hot weather?
  • Answer: They receive more direct sunlight.
400
  • Correct the sentence:
    Neither the boys nor the girl were ready.
  • Answer: Neither the boys nor the girl was ready.
400
  • A class has 36 students.
    1 quarter of them are girls. How many boys are there?
  • Answer: 27 boys
400
  • Explain why water droplets form on the outside of a cold cup.
  • Answer: Water vapour in the air cools and condenses into liquid.
400
  • Why was clean water important to Singapore’s survival?
  • Answer: Singapore has limited natural water resources.
400
  • Compare an island and a peninsula (one difference).
  • Answer: An island is surrounded by water; a peninsula is mostly surrounded.
500
  • Change from active to passive voice:

  • active voice - subject before the actions.
  • The students completed the project on time.

  • passive voice - action before the subject.


  • Answer: The project was completed on time by the students.
500
  • A shop gives a 50% discount on a $360 bag.
    How much must the customer pay?
  • Answer: $180
500
  • Why is a metal spoon hotter than a wooden spoon when placed in hot soup?
  • Answer: Metal conducts heat better than wood.
500

What year was "Total Defence" introduced in Singapore?

Total Defence was introduced in Singapore in 1984, date - 22 January.

500
  • Why are many major cities located near rivers or coasts?
  • Answer: For trade, transport, water supply, and food.
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