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S1 English Editing (National Day Edition)

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Every August 9th, Singapore __________ its independence with the National Day Parade.

a)

commemerate

b)

commemerates

c)

commemerated

d)

commeration

2.

It all started as a small fishing village, inhabit by indigenous people and traders from different lands.

(a)  

3.

On 1819, Sir Stamford Raffles arrived and established a British trading post, marking the beginning of colonial rule.

a)

In

b)

At

c)

On

d)

By

4.

The island grew to become a bustling port, (a)   (attract) people from various cultures, like the Chinese, Malays, Indians, and others.

5.

World War II brought immense challenges as Singapore fell under Japanese ___________.

a)

occupation

b)

occupy

c)

occupied

d)

occupying

6.

Before the war, Singapore embarked on a path towards self-governance, leading to its merger with Malaysia in 1963.

(a)  

7.

However, differences ________, and Singapore became an independent nation in 1965.

a)

arose

b)

arise

c)

arising

d)

had arisen

8.

Amid uncertainties, its leader worked tirelessly to transform it into a thriving metropolis.

a)

Error : leader , Correction : leaders

b)

Error : uncertainties , Correction :uncertainty

c)

Error : transform , Correction : transforming

d)

Error : it , Correction : her

9.

Today, Singapore stands as a global hub of finance, commerce, and innovation, while preserving its (a)   (culture) heritage.

10.

It's a testament to the resilience and determination of its people, who turned a humble fishing village into ___ vibrant nation.

a)

a

b)

the

c)

an

d)

-

11.

BONUS! Which word is a synonym for "vibrant" ?

a)

bustling

b)

indigenous

c)

tirelessly

d)

thriving

12.

BONUS ! Which word suggests a great, creative transformation?

a)

innovation

b)

vibrant

c)

merger

d)

global hub