2022 Year-End Revision

______________________ and I inched toward the source of the cries.

• A sense of satisfaction coursed through me

• Beads of perspiration formed on my forehead

• My curiosity got the better of me

• My face turned as red as a tomato

Lilian's ________________ as her family set off for her favourite amusement park.

• a buzz of excitement

• body tingled with enthusiasm

• eyes shone with pride

• shoulders stooped

Daniel wolfed down a huge bowl of noodles to ____________________.

Oliver __________ leisurely in the park as a cool breeze swept over him.

• sauntered

• scurried

• sobbed

• strode

Sarah and Edwin ___________________ as the fireman dashed into the burning house to save the child.

• a bundle of nerves

• gave a round of applause

• punched the air in jubilation

• watched with bated breath

As Serene's ___________________, a brilliant smile spread across her face.

Infuriated by his classmate's insult, Kevin pursed his lips and _______________, "You are not any better!"

Answer explanation

Pursing his lips shows Kevin's disapproval of his classmate's comments. Thus, he responded angrily to his classmate's remark.

Disheartened by her test results, Suvi slumped into her seat and _____________.

• bawled her eyes out

• beamed with pride

• burst out laughing

• froze in her tracks

This steak is so _____________. Can you see the huge amount of juice oozing out of it?

Answer explanation

The meaning of succulent is "tender, juicy, and tasty" while scrumptious talks about how delicious it is.

Jerome _________________ as Mrs Loo gave him a withering stare and demanded an explanation for his actions.

• beamed with pride

• blink of an eye

• stammered in between sobs

• punched the air in exhilaration