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Primary 1 Tamil Vocabulary Quiz
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Primary 1 Tamil Quiz - Vocabulary
Name: ________________________
Class: ________________________
Date: ________________________
Score: _____ / 40
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Marks: 40
Instructions:
- Read each question carefully.
- Write your answer in the space provided.
- For picture-based questions, look at the image and write the correct Tamil word.
- Try your best. Good luck!
Section A: Picture and Word Match (Questions 1–5)
Each question carries 1 mark. Look at the picture and write the correct Tamil word.
Q1.
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What is this animal? Write the Tamil word.
Answer: ________________________
Q2.
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What is this fruit? Write the Tamil word.
Answer: ________________________
Q3.
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What is this? Write the Tamil word.
Answer: ________________________
Q4.
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What do you see in the sky? Write the Tamil word.
Answer: ________________________
Q5.
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What is this? Write the Tamil word.
Answer: ________________________
Section B: Fill in the Blanks (Questions 6–10)
Each question carries 2 marks. Fill in the correct Tamil word.
Q6.
My father is called ____________. (Write the Tamil word for "father")
Answer: ________________________
Q7.
The colour of the sky is ____________. (Write the Tamil word for "blue")
Answer: ________________________
Q8.
I drink ____________ every morning. (Write the Tamil word for "water")
Answer: ________________________
Q9.
The ____________ is shining brightly today. (Write the Tamil word for "sun")
Answer: ________________________
Q10.
My ____________ teaches me at school. (Write the Tamil word for "teacher")
Answer: ________________________
Section C: Circle the Correct Word (Questions 11–15)
Each question carries 2 marks. Circle the correct Tamil word for the English word given.
Q11.
Which word means "dog"?
(a) பூனை (cat)
(b) நாய் (dog)
(c) மாடு (cow)
(d) குதிரை (horse)
Answer: ________________________
Q12.
Which word means "flower"?
(a) மரம் (tree)
(b) இலை (leaf)
(c) பூ (flower)
(d) பழம் (fruit)
Answer: ________________________
Q13.
Which word means "one"?
(a) இரண்டு (two)
(b) மூன்று (three)
(c) ஒன்று (one)
(d) நான்கு (four)
Answer: ________________________
Q14.
Which word means "mother"?
(a) அப்பா (father)
(b) அம்மா (mother)
(c) சகோதரி (sister)
(d) சகோதரன் (brother)
Answer: ________________________
Q15.
Which word means "milk"?
(a) தண்ணீர் (water)
(b) பால் (milk)
(c) சோறு (rice)
(d) காய் (vegetable)
Answer: ________________________
Section D: Match the Tamil Word to the Picture (Questions 16–20)
Each question carries 3 marks. Write the correct letter (A–E) next to each Tamil word.
Pictures:
Image pending generation: source_image for Q16.
Q16. பறவை (bird) → Picture: _____
Q17. மீன் (fish) → Picture: _____
Q18. வாழைப்பழம் (banana) → Picture: _____
Q19. மரம் (tree) → Picture: _____
Q20. கார் (car) → Picture: _____
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Answers
Primary 1 Tamil Quiz - Vocabulary
Answer Key
Section A: Picture and Word Match (1 mark each)
Q1.
Answer: பூனை
Explanation: The picture shows a cat. In Tamil, "cat" is பூனை (pūṉai). This is one of the first animal words Primary 1 students learn.
Marking note: Award 1 mark for the correct Tamil word. Accept minor spelling variations if the word is clearly recognisable.
Q2.
Answer: ஆப்பிள்
Explanation: The picture shows an apple. In Tamil, "apple" is ஆப்பிள் (āppiḷ). This is a common fruit word taught at the Primary 1 level.
Marking note: Award 1 mark for the correct Tamil word.
Q3.
Answer: வீடு
Explanation: The picture shows a house. In Tamil, "house" is வீடு (vīṭu). Students learn this word when studying vocabulary about home and family.
Marking note: Award 1 mark for the correct Tamil word.
Q4.
Answer: சூரியன்
Explanation: The picture shows the sun. In Tamil, "sun" is சூரியன் (cūriyaṉ). This is a basic nature vocabulary word.
Marking note: Award 1 mark for the correct Tamil word.
Q5.
Answer: புத்தகம்
Explanation: The picture shows a book. In Tamil, "book" is புத்தகம் (puttakam). This is a common school-related vocabulary word.
Marking note: Award 1 mark for the correct Tamil word.
Section B: Fill in the Blanks (2 marks each)
Q6.
Answer: அப்பா
Explanation: "Father" in Tamil is அப்பா (appā). This is one of the first family-related words students learn. It is used in everyday conversation at home.
Marking note: Award 2 marks for the correct Tamil word. Award 1 mark if the attempt is partially correct (e.g., correct letters but wrong vowel marker).
Q7.
Answer: நீலம்
Explanation: "Blue" in Tamil is நீலம் (nīlam). Colours are an important part of the Primary 1 Tamil vocabulary syllabus. Students learn colours through pictures and objects around them.
Marking note: Award 2 marks for the correct Tamil word. Award 1 mark for a recognisable attempt.
Q8.
Answer: தண்ணீர்
Explanation: "Water" in Tamil is தண்ணீர் (taṇṇīr). This is a basic daily-life vocabulary word that students use in simple sentences.
Marking note: Award 2 marks for the correct Tamil word. Award 1 mark for a recognisable attempt.
Q9.
Answer: சூரியன்
Explanation: "Sun" in Tamil is சூரியன் (cūriyaṉ). This word was also tested in Section A, helping reinforce the vocabulary through repetition in a different question format.
Marking note: Award 2 marks for the correct Tamil word.
Q10.
Answer: ஆசிரியர் / ஆசிரியை
Explanation: "Teacher" in Tamil can be ஆசிரியரāciriyar (male teacher) or ஆசிரியை (āciriyai, female teacher). Both are acceptable at the Primary 1 level. This word is part of school-related vocabulary.
Marking note: Award 2 marks for either correct Tamil word. Award 1 mark for a recognisable attempt.
Section C: Circle the Correct Word (2 marks each)
Q11.
Answer: (b) நாய்
Explanation: நாய் (nāy) means "dog" in Tamil. The other options are: (a) பூனை = cat, (c) மாடு = cow, (d) குதிரை = horse. Students should learn to distinguish between common animal names.
Marking note: Award 2 marks for the correct option. Award 0 marks for incorrect or no answer.
Q12.
Answer: (c) பூ
Explanation: பூ (pū) means "flower" in Tamil. The other options are: (a) மரம் = tree, (b) இலை = leaf, (d) பழம் = fruit. Nature vocabulary is a key part of the Primary 1 syllabus.
Marking note: Award 2 marks for the correct option.
Q13.
Answer: (c) ஒன்று
Explanation: ஒன்று (oṉṟu) means "one" in Tamil. The other options are: (a) இரண்டு = two, (b) மூன்று = three, (d) நான்கு = four. Numbers 1–10 are taught in Primary 1.
Marking note: Award 2 marks for the correct option.
Q14.
Answer: (b) அம்மா
Explanation: அம்மா (ammā) means "mother" in Tamil. The other options are: (a) அப்பா = father, (c) சகோதரி = sister, (d) சகோதரன் = brother. Family vocabulary is a core topic in Primary 1.
Marking note: Award 2 marks for the correct option.
Q15.
Answer: (b) பால்
Explanation: பால் (pāl) means "milk" in Tamil. The other options are: (a) தண்ணீர் = water, (c) சோறு = rice, (d) காய் = vegetable. Food and drink vocabulary is commonly tested.
Marking note: Award 2 marks for the correct option.
Section D: Match the Tamil Word to the Picture (3 marks each)
Image reference: The image shows five pictures labelled A to E:
- A: பறவை (bird)
- B: மீன் (fish)
- C: மரம் (tree)
- D: வாழைப்பழம் (banana)
- E: கார் (car)
Q16.
Answer: A
Explanation: பறவை (paṟavai) means "bird". Picture A shows a bird. Students must match the Tamil word to the correct picture.
Marking note: Award 3 marks for the correct letter.
Q17.
Answer: B
Explanation: மீன் (mīṉ) means "fish". Picture B shows a fish.
Marking note: Award 3 marks for the correct letter.
Q18.
Answer: D
Explanation: வாழைப்பழம் (vāḻaippaḻam) means "banana". Picture D shows a banana.
Marking note: Award 3 marks for the correct letter.
Q19.
Answer: C
Explanation: மரம் (maram) means "tree". Picture C shows a tree.
Marking note: Award 3 marks for the correct letter.
Q20.
Answer: E
Explanation: கார் (kār) means "car". Picture E shows a car.
Marking note: Award 3 marks for the correct letter.
Mark Summary
| Section | Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1–5 | 1 | 5 |
| B | 6–10 | 2 | 10 |
| C | 11–15 | 2 | 10 |
| D | 16–20 | 3 | 15 |
| Total | 20 | — | 40 |
Notes for Teachers and Parents:
- This quiz is syllabus-aligned and designed for Primary 1 Tamil learners in Singapore.
- Since there are no formal weighted examinations at Primary 1, this quiz serves as a formative vocabulary check.
- Questions progress from simple picture recognition (Section A) to word recall (Section B), multiple choice (Section C), and matching (Section D), building in complexity.
- Encourage students to practise writing Tamil letters and words daily to build confidence.
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