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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Tamil Primary 1
TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper (AI) — Version 3
Subject: Tamil
Level: Primary 1
Paper: Practice Paper (Vocabulary Focus)
Duration: 45 minutes
Total Marks: 30
Name: ________________________
Class: Primary 1 _______
Date: ________________________
Instructions to Candidates
- Answer all questions.
- Write your answers in the spaces provided.
- For multiple-choice questions, circle the correct letter (A, B, C, or D).
- For written questions, write clearly in Tamil or English as instructed.
- Check your work carefully before handing in.
Section A: Listening & Identification (10 marks)
Listen to the teacher read each word/sentence. Choose the correct picture or word.
Question 1 (2 marks)
The teacher says: "அம்மா" (Amma - Mother).
Circle the picture that matches the word.
Generated figure for Q1.
Answer: A / B / C / D
Question 2 (2 marks)
The teacher says: "நீலம்" (Neelam - Blue).
Circle the colour that matches the word.
Generated figure for Q2.
Answer: A / B / C / D
Question 3 (2 marks)
The teacher says: "நான் பள்ளிக்கு போகிறேன்" (I am going to school).
Circle the picture that shows this action.
Generated figure for Q3.
Answer: A / B / C / D
Question 4 (2 marks)
The teacher says the number: "ஏழு" (Seven - 7).
Circle the correct number.
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
Answer: A / B / C / D
Question 5 (2 marks)
The teacher says: "நன்றி" (Nandri - Thank you).
This is a polite word. When do we say it?
Circle the best situation.
A. When we want a toy
B. When someone gives us something
C. When we are angry
D. When we are sleeping
Answer: A / B / C / D
Section B: Reading & Word Recognition (10 marks)
Read the words and sentences carefully. Choose or write the correct answer.
Question 6 (1 mark)
Read the word: அப்பா
What does it mean?
A. Mother
B. Father
C. Sister
D. Brother
Answer: ________
Question 7 (1 mark)
Read the word: பூனை
What animal is this?
A. Dog (நாய்)
B. Cat (பூனை)
C. Cow (பசு)
D. Goat (ஆடு)
Answer: ________
Question 8 (2 marks)
Match the Tamil word to the correct English meaning. Draw a line.
| Tamil Word | English Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. கை (Kai) | A. Leg |
| 2. கால் (Kaal) | B. Hand |
| 3. கண் (Kann) | C. Eye |
| 4. மூக்கு (Mookku) | D. Nose |
(Write the correct letter next to each number)
Question 9 (2 marks)
Read the sentence: "நான் ஒரு புத்தகம் படிக்கிறேன்." (I am reading a book.)
Circle the word that means "book".
A. நான்
B. ஒரு
C. புத்தகம்
D. படிக்கிறேன்
Answer: ________
Question 10 (2 marks)
Look at the picture. Read the three sentences. Tick (✓) the sentence that matches the picture.
Generated figure for Q10.
A. இது ஒரு பனனாக் கிளி. (This is a banana.)
B. இது ஒரு சிவப்பு ஆப்பிள். (This is a red apple.)
C. இது ஒரு பச்சை மாங்காய். (This is a green mango.)
Answer: A / B / C
Question 11 (2 marks)
Fill in the blank with the correct Tamil word from the box.
Word Box: அம்மா, அப்பா, அக்கா, அண்ணன்
"________ வணக்கம்!" said the little boy to his older brother.
Answer: ________________
Section C: Writing & Vocabulary Use (10 marks)
Write your answers clearly in Tamil.
Question 12 (1 mark)
Write the Tamil word for "Eye".
Answer: ________________
Question 13 (1 mark)
Write the Tamil word for "Water".
Answer: ________________
Question 14 (2 marks)
Write the missing letters to complete the word for the picture shown.
Generated figure for Q14.
Answer: ப _ ச _
Question 15 (2 marks)
Rearrange the letters to form a correct Tamil word for a fruit.
Letters: ம, ப, ள, ா
(Clue: It is yellow and sweet)
Answer: ________________
Question 16 (2 marks)
Look at the picture. Write one sentence in Tamil about what you see. Use the word "இது" (This is).
Generated figure for Q16.
Answer: _________________________________________________
Question 17 (2 marks)
Circle the correct word to complete the sentence.
நான் ________ சாப்பிடுகிறேன். (I eat ________.)
A. பள்ளி (School)
B. சோறு (Rice)
C. புத்தகம் (Book)
D. பencil (Pencil)
Answer: ________
Question 18 (2 marks)
Draw and Label: Draw a picture of a Tree (மரம்) in the box below. Label the Trunk (நடு) and Leaves (இலை) in Tamil.
Generated figure for Q18.
(Draw your tree here)
Question 19 (2 marks)
Listen and Write (Teacher reads: "குட்டி" - Kutti / Small/Child).
Write the word you hear in the box.
Answer: [ _______________ ]
Question 20 (2 marks)
Complete the Dialogue.
Fill in the speech bubbles with the correct Tamil greetings.
Generated figure for Q20.
Child A: _______________
Child B: _______________
END OF PAPER
Total Marks: 30
Please check your answers.
Answers
TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Tamil Primary 1 (Answer Key)
TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper (AI) — Version 3
Subject: Tamil
Level: Primary 1
Paper: Practice Paper (Vocabulary Focus)
Total Marks: 30
Section A: Listening & Identification (10 marks)
Question 1 (2 marks)
Answer: A
Explanation: The teacher said "அம்மா" (Amma), which means Mother. Picture A shows a woman wearing a saree, representing a mother.
Marking Note: Award 2 marks for correct identification. No half marks.
Question 2 (2 marks)
Answer: B
Explanation: The teacher said "நீலம்" (Neelam), which means Blue. Swatch B is the blue colour.
Marking Note: Award 2 marks for correct identification.
Question 3 (2 marks)
Answer: A
Explanation: The sentence "நான் பள்ளிக்கு போகிறேன்" means "I am going to school." Picture A shows a child walking with a school bag towards a building labeled 'பள்ளி' (School).
Marking Note: Award 2 marks for correct match.
Question 4 (2 marks)
Answer: C
Explanation: The teacher said "ஏழு" (Ezhu), which is the Tamil word for the number 7. Option C is 7.
Marking Note: Award 2 marks for correct number recognition.
Question 5 (2 marks)
Answer: B
Explanation: "நன்றி" (Nandri) means "Thank you". We say "Thank you" (நன்றி) when someone gives us something or helps us. Option B describes this situation.
Marking Note: Award 2 marks for correct contextual understanding.
Section B: Reading & Word Recognition (10 marks)
Question 6 (1 mark)
Answer: B
Explanation: அப்பா (Appa) means Father.
Marking Note: 1 mark for correct answer.
Question 7 (1 mark)
Answer: B
Explanation: பூனை (Poonai) means Cat.
Marking Note: 1 mark for correct answer.
Question 8 (2 marks)
Answer:
- B (கை - Kai = Hand)
- A (கால் - Kaal = Leg)
- C (கண் - Kann = Eye)
- D (மூக்கு - Mookku = Nose)
Explanation: Match the body part vocabulary.
- கை (Kai) → Hand
- கால் (Kaal) → Leg/Foot
- கண் (Kann) → Eye
- மூக்கு (Mookku) → Nose
Marking Note: 0.5 marks per correct match. Total 2 marks.
Question 9 (2 marks)
Answer: C
Explanation: In the sentence "நான் ஒரு புத்தகம் படிக்கிறேன்", the word புத்தகம் (Puththagam) means book.
- நான் = I
- ஒரு = a/an
- புத்தகம் = book
- படிக்கிறேன் = am reading
Marking Note: 2 marks for correct identification of the target vocabulary word.
Question 10 (2 marks)
Answer: B
Explanation: The picture shows a red apple. Sentence B reads: "இது ஒரு சிவப்பு ஆப்பிள்" (This is a red apple).
Marking Note: 2 marks for correct sentence-picture matching.
Question 11 (2 marks)
Answer: அண்ணன் (Annan - Older Brother)
Explanation: The context says "said the little boy to his older brother". The Tamil word for older brother is அண்ணன்.
Marking Note: 2 marks for correct vocabulary in context. Accept phonetic spelling attempts if letters are recognizable (e.g., அண்ணன்).
Section C: Writing & Vocabulary Use (10 marks)
Question 12 (1 mark)
Answer: கண் (Kann)
Explanation: The Tamil word for "Eye" is கண்.
Marking Note: 1 mark. Accept correct letter formation (க + ண்).
Question 13 (1 mark)
Answer: தண்ணீர் (Thanneer)
Explanation: The Tamil word for "Water" is தண்ணீர்.
Marking Note: 1 mark. Accept தநீர் (common early learner spelling) but standard is தண்ணீர்.
Question 14 (2 marks)
Answer: ப சு (Pasu) — Missing letters: ச and உ
Explanation: The picture is a Cow. The Tamil word is பசு (Pasu).
- First letter: ப (Pa)
- Second letter: ச (Sa)
- Third letter: உ (u) — Note: In 'பசு', the 'u' sound is inherent in the consonant 'ச' making it 'சு'. The blank 'ப _ ச _' implies the structure Pa _ Sa _. The correct completion is பசு.
Marking Note: 1 mark per correct missing letter (ச, உ). Total 2 marks.
Question 15 (2 marks)
Answer: மாம்பழம் (Maampazham - Mango)
Explanation: Rearrange the letters ம, ப, ள, ா (and add inherent vowels/structure).
The clue: "Yellow and sweet fruit".
Letters provided: ம (ma), ப (pa), ள (la), ா (aa vowel sign).
Word: மாம்பழம் (Mango). Note: The letter 'ழ' (zha) is distinct from 'ள' (la), but at P1 level, 'மாம்பழம்' is the target word. The provided letters 'ம, ப, ள, ா' are components. The student is expected to know the word 'மாம்பழம்' and recognize the components.
Marking Note: 2 marks for correct word. 1 mark if letters are correct but vowel markers missing (e.g., மாம்பழம்).
Question 16 (2 marks)
Answer: இது ஒரு பந்து. (Ithu oru panthu - This is a ball.)
OR இது சிவப்பு பந்து. (This is a red ball.)
Explanation: The picture shows a Ball (பந்து). The student must write a sentence starting with "இது" (This is).
Marking Criteria:
- 1 mark: Correct vocabulary (பந்து).
- 1 mark: Correct sentence structure starting with "இது" and ending with "முற்றுப்புள்ளி" (full stop).
Common Mistake: Missing full stop (முற்றுப்புள்ளி) or writing English words.
Question 17 (2 marks)
Answer: B
Explanation: The sentence is "நான் ________ சாப்பிடுகிறேன்" (I eat ________).
- சோறு (Soru) means Rice (food). We eat rice.
- பள்ளி (School), புத்தகம் (Book), Pencil are not eaten.
Marking Note: 2 marks for correct logical vocabulary choice.
Question 18 (2 marks)
Answer: (Drawing + Labels)
Expected Visual: A simple tree drawing with a trunk and leaves/foliage.
Labels Required:
- நடு (Nadu - Trunk) → pointing to the main stem.
- இலை (Ilai - Leaf) → pointing to the leaves.
Marking Criteria:
- 1 mark: Recognizable tree drawing (trunk + canopy).
- 1 mark: Both labels நடு and இலை written correctly in Tamil near the correct parts.
Marking Note: Artistic skill not assessed; recognizability and correct labeling are key.
Question 19 (2 marks)
Answer: குட்டி (Kutti)
Explanation: The teacher reads the word "குட்டி". The student writes what they hear.
Letters: கு + ட் + டி = குட்டி.
Marking Note: 2 marks for correct spelling (குட்டி). 1 mark for partial phonetic attempt (e.g., குடி, குட்டி with wrong vowel marker).
Question 20 (2 marks)
Answer:
Child A: வணக்கம் (Vanakkam - Hello/Greeting)
Child B: வணக்கம் (Vanakkam) OR நன்றி (Nandri - Thank you)
Explanation: Standard greeting dialogue.
- Child A initiates with வணக்கம்.
- Child B responds with வணக்கம் (returning greeting) or நன்றி (if context implies receiving something, but standard return greeting is வணக்கம்).
Marking Criteria: - 1 mark: Child A writes வணக்கம்.
- 1 mark: Child B writes an appropriate response (வணக்கம் or நன்றி).
Total Marks: 30
End of Answer Key
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