Primary 2 Tamil Practice Paper 3

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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Tamil Primary 2

TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper (AI) — Version 3

Subject: Tamil
Level: Primary 2
Paper: Practice Paper – Vocabulary Focus
Duration: 45 minutes
Total Marks: 40

Name: ________________________
Class: Primary 2 ________
Date: ________________________

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Instructions to Candidates

1. Answer all questions.
2. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
3. For multiple-choice questions, circle the correct letter (A, B, C, or D).
4. For written questions, write neatly in Tamil.
5. Check your work before handing in.

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Section A: Word Recognition and Meaning (10 marks)

Questions 1–5 carry 2 marks each.

1

Read the word and circle the correct picture that matches the meaning.

அம்மா
A. 👨‍🦱 B. 👩‍🦱 C. 👦 D. 👧

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2

Match the Tamil word to its English meaning. Draw a line to connect.

Tamil Word	English Meaning
பள்ளி	home
வீடு	school
புத்தகம்	book
தண்ணீர்	water

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3

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

நான் _______ போகிறேன்.
A. பள்ளிக்கு
B. புத்தகம்
C. தண்ணீர்
D. அம்மா

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4

Look at the picture and write the correct Tamil word.

<image_placeholder> id: Q4-fig1 type: figure linked_question: Q4 description: A simple colour illustration of a mango fruit, whole and sliced, showing yellow-orange flesh and a large seed. No background distractions. labels: mango fruit, sliced mango, seed values: none must_show: Whole mango with stem, sliced half showing seed and flesh, clear outline for colouring </image_placeholder>

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5

Which word means "father"? Circle the correct answer.

A. அம்மா
B. அப்பா
C. அண்ணன்
D. தங்கை

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Section B: Vocabulary in Context (15 marks)

Questions 6–10 carry 2 marks each. Questions 11–12 carry 3 marks each.

6

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the box.

மாமா	மாமி	அண்ணன்	தங்கை

அம்மாவின் சகோதரன் _______.

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7

Read the sentence and answer the question.

ராமு தன் தங்கையுடன் பள்ளிக்கு நடந்து போகிறான்.

Question: ராமு யாருடன் போகிறார்?

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8

Circle the word that does not belong in the group.

பழம், காய், பூ, தண்ணீர்

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9

Write the Tamil word for each picture.

<image_placeholder> id: Q9-fig1 type: figure linked_question: Q9 description: Three simple line drawings in a row: (a) a school building with a flag, (b) a book lying open, (c) a water bottle with a cap. labels: (a) school building, (b) open book, (c) water bottle values: none must_show: Clear simple outlines suitable for Primary 2 recognition; each object separate and labelled a, b, c </image_placeholder>

(a) ________________
(b) ________________
(c) ________________

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10

Choose the correct plural form.

மரம் → _______
A. மரங்கள்
B. மரம்கள்
C. மரமு
D. மரம்

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11

Read the short passage and answer the questions.

சீதா தன் அம்மாவுடன் கடைக்கு போகிறாள். அவள் ஒரு புத்தகம் மற்றும் ஒரு பேனா வாங்குகிறாள். புத்தகம் நீல நிறம். பேனா மஞ்சள் நிறம்.

(a) சீதா யாருடன் கடைக்கு போகிறாள்?

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(b) சீதா என்ன வாங்குகிறாள்?

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(c) புத்தகம் என்ன நிறம்?

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12

Look at the picture and write three Tamil words related to it.

<image_placeholder> id: Q12-fig1 type: figure linked_question: Q12 description: A classroom scene: teacher at front near blackboard, 4–5 students sitting at desks, a chart on wall, a clock showing 10:00. labels: teacher, students, desks, blackboard, chart, clock values: clock time 10:00 must_show: Teacher pointing to board, students facing front, clear classroom layout </image_placeholder>

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Section C: Word Building and Usage (15 marks)

Questions 13–17 carry 2 marks each. Questions 18–20 carry 3 marks each.

13

Join the two words to make a compound word.

கை + வேலை = ________________

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14

Write the opposite (எதிர்ச்சொல்) for the given word.

பெரிய → ________________

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15

Arrange the letters to form a correct Tamil word.

ம, ப, ள, ன → ________________

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16

Complete the word family.

படி, படிக்க, _______, படிப்பு

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17

Circle the correct word to fill in the blank.

நாங்கள் _______ சாப்பிடுவோம்.
A. கை
B. கால்
C. வாய்
D. காது

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18

Read the riddle and write the answer in Tamil.

நான் ஒரு பழம். எனக்கு மஞ்சள் நிறம். நான் நீண்ட வடிவம். நான் யார்?

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19

Write two sentences in Tamil using the word நண்பன்.

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20

Look at the picture and write a short paragraph (3–4 sentences) in Tamil describing what you see.

<image_placeholder> id: Q20-fig1 type: figure linked_question: Q20 description: A family dinner scene: father, mother, brother, sister sitting at a dining table with plates of rice, sambar, vegetables, and a jug of water. All smiling. labels: father, mother, brother, sister, dining table, rice, sambar, vegetables, water jug values: none must_show: Four family members, typical South Indian meal items, happy expressions, clear table setting </image_placeholder>

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End of Paper
Total Marks: 40

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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Tamil Primary 2 (Answer Key)

Version 3 – Vocabulary Focus
Total Marks: 40

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Section A: Word Recognition and Meaning (10 marks)

1 [2 marks]

Answer: B 👩‍🦱
Explanation: "அம்மா" means "mother". The picture of a woman (👩‍🦱) represents mother.
Marking: 2 marks for correct choice. No partial credit.

2 [2 marks]

Answer:

• பள்ளி → school
• வீடு → home
• புத்தகம் → book
• தண்ணீர் → water

Explanation: Match each Tamil vocabulary word to its correct English meaning. These are core Primary 2 vocabulary items.
Marking: ½ mark per correct match (4 × ½ = 2 marks).

3 [2 marks]

Answer: A. பள்ளிக்கு
Explanation: The sentence "நான் _______ போகிறேன்" means "I am going to _______". "பள்ளிக்கு" (to school) fits the context of going somewhere. The other options are nouns that do not fit with "போகிறேன்" (go).
Marking: 2 marks for correct choice.

4 [2 marks]

Answer: மாம்பழம் (or மாம்பழம் / மா)
Explanation: The picture shows a mango fruit. The Tamil word for mango is "மாம்பழம்". Accept "மா" as a shortened form commonly used.
Marking: 2 marks for correct spelling. 1 mark for phonetically plausible attempt (e.g., மாம்பலம்).

5 [2 marks]

Answer: B. அப்பா
Explanation: "அப்பா" means "father". "அம்மா" = mother, "அண்ணன்" = elder brother, "தங்கை" = younger sister.
Marking: 2 marks for correct choice.

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Section B: Vocabulary in Context (15 marks)

6 [2 marks]

Answer: மாமா
Explanation: "அம்மாவின் சகோதரன்" means "mother's brother". In Tamil, mother's brother is called "மாமா" (maternal uncle).
Marking: 2 marks for correct word. Spelling must be accurate.

7 [2 marks]

Answer: தன் தங்கையுடன் (or தங்கையுடன்)
Explanation: The sentence states "ராமு தன் தங்கையுடன் பள்ளிக்கு நடந்து போகிறான்" (Ramu goes to school walking with his younger sister). The question asks "with whom does Ramu go?" Answer: his younger sister.
Marking: 2 marks for correct answer. 1 mark for "தங்கை" alone.

8 [2 marks]

Answer: தண்ணீர்
Explanation: "பழம்" (fruit), "காய்" (vegetable), "பூ" (flower) are all plants/plant parts. "தண்ணீர்" (water) is not a plant product — it is a liquid.
Marking: 2 marks for circling the correct word.

9 [2 marks]

Answer:
(a) பள்ளி
(b) புத்தகம்
(c) தண்ணீர் குடம் / தண்ணீர் போதல்

Explanation:
(a) School building → பள்ளி
(b) Open book → புத்தகம்
(c) Water bottle → தண்ணீர் குடம் (water pot/bottle) or தண்ணீர் போதல் (water bottle). Accept any reasonable term for water container.
Marking: ½ mark per correct word (3 × ½ = 1.5, rounded to 2). Spelling should be recognisable.

10 [2 marks]

Answer: A. மரங்கள்
Explanation: The plural of "மரம்" (tree) is "மரங்கள்". Tamil plural suffix for neuter nouns ending in -ம் is often -ங்கள்.
Marking: 2 marks for correct choice.

11 [3 marks]

Answers:
(a) தன் அம்மாவுடன் (or அம்மாவுடன்)
(b) ஒரு புத்தகம் மற்றும் ஒரு பேனா
(c) நீல நிறம்

Explanation: Direct comprehension from the passage.

• (a) Sita goes with her mother.
• (b) She buys a book and a pen.
• (c) The book is blue.
  Marking: 1 mark per part. Answers in Tamil preferred; English accepted with meaning intact.

12 [3 marks]

Sample Answers (any three relevant words):

1. ஆசிரியர் / மாஸ்டர்
2. மாணவர்கள் / குட்டிகள்
3. மேசை / நாற்காலி
4. தகவல்பட்டியல் / சார்ட்
5. மணிக்குடம் / மணி

Explanation: The picture shows a classroom. Students should identify three objects/people using Tamil vocabulary learnt in Primary 2.
Marking: 1 mark per correct, relevant Tamil word (max 3). Spelling must be understandable.

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Section C: Word Building and Usage (15 marks)

13 [2 marks]

Answer: கைவேலை
Explanation: Compound word formation: "கை" (hand) + "வேலை" (work) = "கைவேலை" (handwork / craft / manual work). This is a common compound taught in Primary 2.
Marking: 2 marks for correct compound word with accurate spelling.

14 [2 marks]

Answer: சிறிய
Explanation: "பெரிய" means "big". Its opposite (எதிர்ச்சொல்) is "சிறிய" (small). This is a basic antonym pair in the syllabus.
Marking: 2 marks for correct opposite. Accept "சிறு" as alternative form.

15 [2 marks]

Answer: பழம்
Explanation: The letters ம, ப, ள, ன rearrange to form "பழம்" (fruit). A core vocabulary word.
Marking: 2 marks for correct word. 1 mark if letters used correctly but wrong order (e.g., பழம).

16 [2 marks]

Answer: படித்து (or படித்தான் / படித்தாள் / படித்தோம் etc.)
Explanation: Word family for "படி" (study/step):

• படி (root)
• படிக்க (infinitive/to study)
• படித்து (past participle/having studied) — fits the pattern
• படிப்பு (noun/study/education)
  Other grammatically correct past tense forms accepted.
  Marking: 2 marks for any correct grammatical form fitting the pattern.

17 [2 marks]

Answer: C. வாய்
Explanation: "நாங்கள் வாய் சாப்பிடுவோம்" (We eat with our mouth). "கை" = hand, "கால்" = leg, "காது" = ear — not used for eating.
Marking: 2 marks for correct choice.

18 [3 marks]

Answer: வாழைப்பழம் (or வாழை)
Explanation: Riddle clues:

• Fruit (பழம்)
• Yellow colour (மஞ்சள் நிறம்)
• Long shape (நீண்ட வடிவம்)
  → Banana = வாழைப்பழம்.
  Marking: 3 marks for correct answer. 2 marks for "வாழை" alone. 1 mark for any yellow fruit (e.g., மாம்பழம்) showing partial reasoning.

19 [3 marks]

Sample Answers:

1. என் நண்பன் ரவி. (Ravi is my friend.)
2. நண்பன் உடன் விளையாடுவோம். (I play with my friend.)

Explanation: Students must construct two original, grammatically correct sentences using "நண்பன்" (friend). Sentences should be simple, in Tamil, and show understanding of the word.
Marking:

• 1 mark per sentence (max 2) for correct usage of "நண்பன்"
• 1 mark for overall Tamil grammar/structure (at least one sentence correct)
• Total 3 marks.
  Common errors: Wrong case ending (e.g., நண்பன் போகிறான் instead of நண்பன் போகிறான் — actually correct; but நண்பனை போகிறான் would be wrong). Accept minor spelling variations.

20 [3 marks]

Sample Answer:
அப்பா, அம்மா, அண்ணன், தங்கை சாப்பாட்டு மேசையில் உட்கார்ந்திருக்கிறார்கள். அவர்கள் சாதம், சாம்பார், காய்கறி, தண்ணீர் சாப்பிடுகிறார்கள். அனைவரும் சிரித்து இருக்கிறார்கள். நல்ல குடும்பம்.

Explanation: Students write 3–4 sentences describing the family dinner scene. Key elements to include: family members, food items, action (eating), mood (happy).
Marking (3 marks total):

• 1 mark: Mentions at least 2 family members correctly in Tamil
• 1 mark: Mentions at least 2 food items correctly in Tamil
• 1 mark: Coherent sentences with basic grammar (subject-verb agreement, simple structure)
  Note: Full sentences not required; meaningful phrases accepted. Spelling approximations accepted if phonetically clear.

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Marking Summary

Section	Questions	Marks
A	1–5	10
B	6–12	15
C	13–20	15
Total	20	40

Grading Guideline (Internal):

• 36–40: Excellent mastery
• 28–35: Good progress
• 20–27: Needs support
• Below 20: Requires intervention

Teacher Notes:

• Focus on vocabulary retention through daily use.
• Encourage students to label items at home in Tamil.
• Practice compound words and opposites orally.
• Use picture prompts regularly for speaking/writing.