Topic 5: Grammar Cloze

Every Saturday morning, Jun Kai goes (1)___ his grandfather to the hawker centre near their flat. They always sit (2)___ the same table (3)___ it is close to the drinks stall. Jun Kai orders kaya toast, (4)___ his grandfather prefers a bowl of porridge. The stall owner knows them well and always greets them (5)___ name. The food arrives (6)___ five minutes of ordering. His grandfather reads the newspaper (7)___ Jun Kai does his homework. "Have you finished?" asks his grandfather. "Not (8)___," replies Jun Kai. "There are still two questions (9)___ to answer." His grandfather helps him (10)___ he gets stuck.

Our school library is a quiet place (1)___ students can read and study. The librarian, Mrs Tan, has arranged the books (2)___ shelves according to subject. Story books are on the left, (3)___ reference books are at the back. Before (4)___ borrow a book, you must scan your card at the counter. Each student may borrow up to four books (5)___ two weeks. You will have to pay a fine (6)___ you return the book on time. Some pupils forget (7)___ their books are due and (8)___ end up paying a lot. Mrs Tan reminds us to check the date (9)___ we leave the library. "Books are (10)___ friends," she says.

In order (1)___ make food, plants need sunlight, water and air. The leaves take in carbon dioxide (2)___ the air, and the roots, which lie (3)___ the soil, absorb water. A plant cannot grow well (4)___ any of these. Neither the roots (5)___ the stem can make food; only the leaves can. A plant left in a dark cupboard will turn yellow (6)___ time because it gets no light. Farmers plant crops in open fields (7)___ they receive plenty of sunshine. If there is (8)___ rain, the soil dries out and the plants may wither. Gardeners water their plants (9)___ a regular basis to prevent this. A plant that has (10)___ given enough water grows tall and healthy.