ASMO 2021 International Primary English

1. The school library is a __________ area for someone to study as noise is not allowed there.
(a) helpful
(b) beneficial
(c) conducive
(d) reassuring

2. If you encounter someone who has a strong belief that his ideas will definitely work out in the future and
that they will benefit the world, you are talking to a __________.
(a) veteran
(b) venerable
(c) visionary
(d) ambitious

3. The coach shouted, “I __________ you this for a couple of times and yet you never learned and you still
commit the same mistakes! This is disappointing!”
(a) am telling
(b) had told
(c) tell
(d) have told

4. The CCA Drama Club is bent on __________ a number of members this year in preparation of the school’s
founding anniversary concert.
(a) disbanding
(b) recruiting
(c) demobilizing
(d) increasing

5. My Grade 4 Mathematics teacher has left a __________ impression on me because of how he made us feel
special in class.
(a) ephemeral
(b) good
(c) lasting
(d) short-lived
6. When we speak of a large amount or highest degree of something, we are referring to __________.
(a) truculent
(b) substantial
(c) valiant
(d) unblinking

7. The teacher, together with the grade 5 students, __________ to join the field trip in Japan. (a)
anticipate
(b) anticipating
(c) anticipates
(d) anticipated

8. The student council’s raffle draw will be __________ before the start of the musical show.
(a) conducted
(b) conduct
(c) conducting
(d) being conducted

9. I personally approached the concert artist to __________ a song to my mother who was celebrating her
birthday on that day.
(a) dedicate
(b) request
(c) offer
(d) present

10. Sophia’s __________ is very admirable and mesmerizing as she can easily persuade people whenever
she speaks.
(a) eloquence
(b) exaltations
(c) speech
(d) stage presence
11. It is obviously difficult to grow any crops on the ___________ land.
(a) cultivatable
(b) barren
(c) fertile
(d) productive
12. All the guests and visitors who attended the launching of her new beauty salon were treated to a
__________ feast.
(a) lavish
(b) yummy
(c) meager
(d) abundant

13. Antonio, a helpful and responsible assistant to others, was awarded by the company as the “Employee of
the Year”. Identify the Noun phrase in apposition.
(a) as the Employee of the Year
(b) a helpful and responsible assistant to others
(c) was awarded by the company
(d) Antonio, a helpful and responsible assistant

14. Our assistance was not really needed as ___________ tasks had already been
accomplished. (a) many
(b) little
(c) much
(d) few

15. Lyn ______ the burglars breaking into her neighbors’ houses since a week ago.
(a) saw
(b) has seen
(c) see
(d) is seeing
16. “Kindly inform all your parents and guardians __________ the change in the schedule of the
examination,” the class mentor told her students.
(a) in
(b) on
(c) of
(d) at

17. The charity event that was organized by the Primary 6 students had an __________ response from the
people as evidenced by the number of people who showed up.
(a) overwhelming
(b) excessive
(c) outstanding
(d) overpowering
18. My grandmother’s top __________ is to take care of us, her grandchildren, because it gives her a
different kind of joy.
(a) priority
(b) desire
(c) concern
(d) in the list

19. “Could Sebastian __________ his keys behind? “ His uncle wondered when he saw a bunch of keys on
top of the refrigerator.
(a) left
(b) had left
(c) leave
(d) have left

20. Aunt Eunice recounted how her dad would watch her __________ the school bus every morning.
(a) board
(b) boarded
(c) boards
(d) is boarding
21. My staff informed me that all the office furniture __________ moved to the 3rd floor of the office
building yesterday when I was off.
(a) is
(b) was
(c) are
(d) were

22. The Student Prefect organized a seminar in response __________ the recent rise in the Covid19 cases.
(a) to
(b) at
(c) by
(d) for

23. “She’d be delighted to hear the good news about her promotion, __________?” asked Lia.
(a) didn’t she
(b) couldn’t she
(c) hadn’t she
(d) wouldn’t she

24. During the school assembly on Friday, students who have joined and represented the school in different
competitions __________ a certificate.
(a) are given
(b) will be given
(c) is to be given
(d) are to be given

25. The policemen said, “Please keep clear __________ this area as we are still doing an investigation.”
(a) in
(b) of
(c) from
(d) about
26. Sheila’s birthday party was not __________ because she wanted to save money for her trip to the US the
following month.
(a) abundant
(b) scanty
(c) modest
(d) glamorous

27. After __________ putting together the pieces of the toy airplane, Johnny was extremely tired.
(a) carelessly
(b) negligently
(c) consciously
(d) painstakingly

28. Justin ___________ with his brother over a misunderstanding but they managed to forgive each other
after he apologized.
(a) fell through
(b) fell apart
(c) fell out
(d) fell in

29. Small kids by nature are ___________ as can be seen from their enjoyment exploring their surroundings.
(a) invasive
(b) intruding
(c) inquisitive
(d) interfering

30. When I judged in the painting competition for the grade 5 and 6 students, I realized how these young
artists took pains to draw __________details in their work.
(a) simple
(b) apparent
(c) intricate
(d) polished
31. Mr. Doods was extremely ___________ writing his book that he hardly ate and slept.
(a) taken in by
(b) taken up with
(c) taken aback by
(d) taken away from

32. Every girl in that class ___________ accomplished the assigned task.
(a) is
(b) are
(c) has
(d) have

33. Adeline baked the cake __________. She is a very good chef as she enrolled for a short term course in Le
Cordon Bleau.
(a) myself
(b) himself
(c) herself
(d) ourselves

34. Do you like cakes? Which flavor is your ____________

(a) favourite.
(b) favourite,
(c) favourite?
(d) favourite!

35. Instead of the usual flavours like chocolate, vanilla and cheese, customers are looking for more
interesting flavours. They include __________ seafood and even vegetables! You should try them!
(a) sesame,
(b) sesame.
(c) sesame?
(d) sesame!
36. Wallace could not watch his favourite television show because the TV set had ____________.
(a) broken in
(b) broken up
(c) broken off
(d) broken down

37. The doctor __________ Gabriel’s foot, which he had injured during the soccer match.
(a) rated
(b) explored
(c) examined
(d) investigated

38. Raffy can ___________ with everybody at school.

(a) get by
(b) get back
(c) get along
(d) get around

39. Mr. Chan decided to call off the planned hiking adventure __________ the thunderstorm.
(a) owing to
(b) in spite of
(c) regardless of
(d) resulting from

40. Mr. Zac, as well as his students, __________ in the school ground every
Monday. (a) jog
(b) jogs
(c) jogging
(d) have jogged
41. Identify the error in this sentence: I believe my love for photography started when I was a kid. I recall
with great fond the many mornings I spent poring over my father’s old photos.
(a) started
(b) fond
(c) many mornings
(d) poring over

42. “You’ve conducted this type of experiment before, __________?” the teacher asked me.
(a) don’t you
(b) didn’t you
(c) hadn’t you
(d) haven’t you

43. “__________ it is just normal to feel disappointed when you lose in a competition, you should not blame
your teammates for it,” the debate coach said sternly.
(a) However
(b) Unless
(c) While
(d) Except

44. Even if her children fight, their mother will __________ only if it is necessary to do so.
(a) step in
(b) step up
(c) step out
(d) step down

45. The renovation __________ the old house to its former grandeur.
(a) renewed
(b) restored
(c) reclaimed
(d) recharged
46. It would take a long time to control this blaze because the fire was bigger than usual. The word control is
the same as: _________.
(a) comprise
(b) contain
(c) embrace
(d) compel

47. The house was already completely enveloped in smoke. Enveloped is the same as:
__________. (a) engulfed
(b) concealed
(c) trapped
(d) wrapped

48. Even if Julius was wearing a smoke mask, he still felt as if he would asphyxiate while walking around the
burning house. Give the synonym of the word asphyxiate.
(a) clog
(b) drown
(c) constrict
(d) suffocate

49. It was very clear in the instructions that all __________ sitting in this examination will have to report
thirty minutes before the schedule.
(a) nominees
(b) subjects
(c) candidates
(d) players

50. All Grade 4 students have to take a written examination as well as a/an __________ test where they will
be asked to conduct a series of experiments.
(a) realistic
(b) practical
(c) effective
(d) theoretical
51. Mr. Krause is going to watch us while we are taking the examination to ensure that nobody will cheat.
Which word is closest to the meaning of the underlined phrase?
(a) inspect
(b) invigilate
(c) monitor
(d) supervise

52. You need to take a test to find out if you have a natural ability for this type of work as nursing is not
just an ordinary course. Which word is closest to the meaning of the underlined phrase? (a) ability test
(b) action test
(c) attitude test
(d) aptitude test

53. The doctor advised Carina to stay at home for at least a month after her operation to __________.
(a) rebuild
(b) revitalize
(c) improve
(d) recuperate

54. Kevin was thin and very tall for his age, that’s why he felt awkward when walking. He was a
___________ boy.
(a) svelte
(b) scanty
(c) lanky
(d) towering

55. We all looked nicely __________ after spending two weeks in the sunny island of Hawaii.
(a) burnt
(b) toasted
(c) tanned
(d) blackened
56. Ethan decided to grow a small beard on his chin because he wanted to look a bit matured.
Which word is closest to the meaning of the underlined phrase?
(a) brush
(b) whisker
(c) goatee
(d) moustache

57. The victim, who is a high school student, claimed that he can recognize the one who robbed him if he
sees him again. The word victim has the same meaning with: __________.
(a) prey
(b) subject
(c) perpetrator
(d) casualty

58. The refugees were brought to the temporary __________ until the government can find a more suitable
place for them to stay.
(a) lairs
(b) haunts
(c) dens
(d) shelters

59. It’s so nice to know that some birds take shelter under the__________ of our house whenever it rains.
(a) turret
(b) dome
(c) eave
(d) gutter

60. The __________ is where we store our things. It is actually a room under the ground floor of our
building.
(a) atrium
(b) cellar
(c) boudoir
(d) dungeon
61. I like the design of your house. It looks like a chateau. What does chateau mean?
(a) French castle
(b) Spanish castle
(c) Italian castle
(d) Portuguese castle

62. I love those wooden covers on the outside of our windows. They make the room completely dim
whenever I close them.
Which word best described above?
(a) shutters
(b) valances
(c) louvres
(d) curtains

63. Gwyneth was angry because she was not allowed to study overseas. Another term for angry is:
__________.
(a) petulant
(b) vile
(c) ferocious
(d) infuriated
64. Jadriana looked sad and disappointed because the teacher did not choose her to play the role of
Cinderella. What is the word closest to the meaning of the underlined phrase?
(a) blue
(b) dejected
(c) crestfallen
(d) sympathetic

65. A lot of things to be done which explains why Rachel looks upset and confused because nobody is helping
her. Which word is closest to the meaning of the underlined phrase?
(a) puzzled
(b) flustered
(c) bothered
(d) melancholic
66. The drink offered to me was too sour. I do not like anything too __________.
(a) tart
(b) pungent
(c) aromatic
(d) saccharine

67. If you are the type of person who doesn’t like __________ food, tell the waiter that you would like your
noodles less tasty.
(a) acrid
(b) sugary
(c) savoury
(d) mellow

68. The __________ smell is actually caused by the dead rat in the cupboard.
(a) dire
(b) putrid
(c) atrocious
(d) distasteful

69. That cooking oil is __________ because it’s no longer fresh and is giving off an unpleasant smell.
(a) rancid
(b) sordid
(c) tainted
(d) offensive

70. Stop __________ yourself on chips or you will not have appetite to eat your dinner.
(a) gulping
(b) gorging
(c) ingesting
(d) devouring

71. The cows and carabaos ___________ in this wide field.

(a) guzzle
(b) graze
(c) gobble
(d) forage
72. Will you please stop from __________ your coffee noisily as it is embarrassing and rude.
(a) slurping
(b) dissipating
(c) swilling
(d) quenching

73. This book about murder and mystery is definitely __________ because it makes you feel engrossed and
compelled with the story.
(a) riveting
(b) reviving
(c) vitalizing
(d) scary

74. We consider that movie to be so exciting that it held our attention completely. Which word is closest to the
meaning of the underlined phrase?
(a) gripping
(b) poignant
(c) tiresome
(d) awful

75. Jack’s room was a scene of uncontrolled and excited activity upon knowing that his best friend would
sleep over in his house. Which word is closest to the meaning of the underlined phrase? (a) rabid
(b) frenzied
(c) distraught
(d) uproarious

76. Beatrix was very nervous before her first performance on stage as a Miss Universe candidate. Which
word is closest to the meaning of the underlined words?
(a) peevish
(b) critical
(c) neurotic
(d) keyed-up
77. This bouquet of orchids __________ for my teacher. I will give it to her during recess time.
(a) is
(b) are
(c) was
(d) were

78. Neither the pastry nor the cake __________ eaten.

(a) are
(b) were
(c) am
(d) was

79. Carlo did not ___________ to the request of his classmates as he was confused on what to reply.
(a) respond
(b) responded
(c) responding
(d) responses

80. The principal was preparing his speech when the parents ___________.
(a) arrive
(b) arrives
(c) arrived
(d) arriving

81. The news that I read yesterday __________ very controversial.

(a) is
(b) was
(c) are
(d) were
82. Singing and dancing are some of the talents that I am very proud to show to the public. The words
singing and dancing function as what part of speech?
(a) Noun
(b) Pronoun
(c) Verb
(d) Adverb

83. This apple tastes sweet. The word tastes functions as: __________.
(a) linking verb
(b) action verb
(c) auxiliary verb
(d) helping verb

84. My cousin Clara __________ in my house during the weekends.

(a) stay
(b) stays
(c) stayed
(d) staying

85. The number of participants in the school plays __________ our expectations.
(a) exceed
(b) exceeds
(c) exceeding
(d) were exceeding

86. My Music teacher __________ me when I was in grade 5 to become more confident in performing.
(a) train
(b) trains
(c) trained
(d) training
87. Nobody in this room __________ my point. We are 40 here but not a single soul understands the message
I wish to convey.
(a) get
(b) gets
(c) got
(d) getting

88. I __________ contemplating on resigning from my job at this very moment.

(a) am
(b) have been
(c) had been
(d) will have been

89. Which among the choices is an example of a REGULAR VERB?

(a) write
(b) catch
(c) submit
(d) begin

90. The students reviewed their lesson. The word reviewed is an example of: __________.
(a) transitive verb
(b) intransitive verb
(c) auxiliary verb
(d) linking verb

91. When learning stops, ignorance ___________.

(a) begin
(b) begins
(c) began
(d) begun
92. The members of the school cheering squad practice every day. Last Friday, they __________ the whole
day.
(a) practise
(b) practised
(c) have practised
(d) had practiced

93. Every table and chair in this room __________ brought by the former principal.
(a) is
(b) has
(c) are
(d) were

94. One thousand dollars __________ what I need to complete my computer set up.
(a) is
(b) are
(c) was
(d) were

95. A, AN and THE are examples of what?

(a) Preposition
(b) Modifiers
(c) Articles
(d) Gerunds

96. VERY, ENTIRELY, and QUITE are examples of what kind of adverb?
(a) adverb of time
(b) adverb of place
(c) adverb of frequency
(d) adverb of degree
97. FANBOYS is the acronym that we used to refer to: for, and, not, but, or, yet, so. What parts of speech
are FANBOYS?
(a) preposition
(b) conjunctions
(c) interjections
(d) pronoun

98. If the finance director arrives today, your salary will be released immediately. What kind of conjunction is
IF?
(a) coordinating conjunction
(b) correlative conjunction
(c) subordinating conjunction
(d) causal conjunction

99. This is an exclamatory word added to a sentence to convey strong emotion. It has no grammatical
relationship to any other part of the sentence.
(a) conjunction
(b) preposition
(c) interjection
(d) exclamation

100. A rich-crescent shaped roll or bread.

(a) croissant
(b) flambé
(c) bouillabaisse
(d) gourmet

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