Primary 4 Tamil Reading Quiz

Primary 4 Tamil Quiz - Reading - Answer Key

Total Marks: 40

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Section A: Vocabulary in Context (Questions 1–5)

1.

• Answer: A) தேய்க்கிறேன்
• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The sentence says "I ___ my teeth after waking up in the morning." The correct verb for brushing teeth in Tamil is "தேய்க்கிறேன்" (to brush/rub). "சாப்பிடுகிறேன்" means "to eat," "படிக்கிறேன்" means "to read," and "விளையாடுகிறேன்" means "to play." Only "தேய்க்கிறேன்" makes sense in the context of teeth.
• Common mistake: Students might confuse "தேய்க்கிறேன்" with "சாப்பிடுகிறேன்" if they read too quickly.

2.

• Answer: B) சுவையாக
• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The sentence says "My mother cooks very ___ in the kitchen." The word "சுவையாக" means "tastily/deliciously." "மெதுவாக" means "slowly," "கடினமாக" means "hard/difficult," and "உரக்க" means "loudly." The context of cooking relates to taste, so "சுவையாக" is the best fit.
• Common mistake: Students might choose "மெதுவாக" (slowly) if they think about the process of cooking rather than the result.

3.

• Answer: B) உள்ளே
• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The sentence says "Because it rained, we played ___ the house." "உள்ளே" means "inside." "வெளியே" means "outside," "மேலே" means "above/upstairs," and "கீழே" means "below/downstairs." Since it was raining, they would play inside the house.
• Common mistake: Students might choose "வெளியே" (outside) if they don't consider the cause-effect relationship with the rain.

4.

• Answer: B) அழகாக
• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The sentence says "The flowers in the garden are very ___." "அழகாக" means "beautiful." "கருப்பாக" means "black," "பெரிதாக" means "big," and "சிறியதாக" means "small." While flowers can be any of these, "beautiful" is the most common and natural description for flowers in this context.
• Common mistake: Students might choose "பெரிதாக" (big) or "சிறியதாக" (small) if they focus on size rather than the typical description of flowers.

5.

• Answer: B) நடத்துகிறார்
• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The sentence says "The teacher ___ the lesson at school." "நடத்துகிறார்" means "conducts/teaches." "எழுதுகிறார்" means "writes," "ஓடுகிறார்" means "runs," and "தூங்குகிறார்" means "sleeps." The teacher conducts or teaches the lesson.
• Common mistake: Students might choose "எழுதுகிறார்" (writes) if they think of the teacher writing on the board, but "நடத்துகிறார்" is the standard verb for conducting a lesson.

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Section B: Reading Comprehension – Short Passage (Questions 6–10)

6.

• Answer: குமாரும் ராஜுவும் பூங்காவிற்குச் சென்றனர். / They went to the park.
• Marks: 2
• Explanation: The first sentence of the passage states: "குமாரும் அவனுடைய நண்பன் ராஜுவும் பூங்காவிற்குச் சென்றனர்" (Kumar and his friend Raju went to the park). The answer must clearly state the location (park/பூங்கா).
• Marking scheme: 1 mark for identifying the place (park), 1 mark for mentioning both Kumar and Raju.

7.

• Answer: (i) பல வண்ண மலர்கள் (colourful flowers) (ii) பசுமையான மரங்கள் (green trees)
• Marks: 2 (1 mark for each correct answer)
• Explanation: The passage says: "அங்கே பல வண்ண மலர்களும் பசுமையான மரங்களும் இருந்தன" (There were many colourful flowers and green trees there). Students need to identify these two things.
• Common mistake: Students might list things they saw later in the passage (like birds or the playground) instead of the specific things mentioned in this sentence.

8.

• Answer: அவர்கள் பறவைகளின் பாட்டைக் கேட்டார்கள். / They listened to the birds' song.
• Marks: 2
• Explanation: The passage states: "அவர்கள் ஒரு பெஞ்சில் அமர்ந்து பறவைகளின் பாட்டைக் கேட்டார்கள்" (They sat on a bench and listened to the birds' song).
• Marking scheme: 1 mark for mentioning sitting on the bench, 1 mark for mentioning listening to birds.

9.

• Answer: அவர்கள் வீட்டிற்குத் திரும்பினார்கள். / They returned home.
• Marks: 2
• Explanation: The last sentence says: "மாலை நேரம் ஆனதும் இருவரும் வீட்டிற்குத் திரும்பினார்கள்" (When evening came, both of them returned home).
• Common mistake: Students might say "they went to play" without mentioning returning home.

10.

• Answer: (Any reasonable title related to the passage, e.g., "பூங்கா நடை" (Park Visit), "குமாரும் ராஜுவும்" (Kumar and Raju), "ஒரு மகிழ்ச்சியான மாலை" (A Happy Evening))
• Marks: 2
• Explanation: A good title should capture the main idea of the passage. The passage is about Kumar and Raju's visit to the park, so a title related to this is appropriate.
• Marking scheme: 1 mark for a title that relates to the passage, 1 mark for a title that is specific and meaningful (not too vague like "ஒரு கதை").

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Section C: Reading Comprehension – Longer Passage (Questions 11–15)

11.

• Answer: கடந்த வெள்ளிக்கிழமை / Last Friday
• Marks: 2
• Explanation: The passage states: "இந்த ஆண்டு விளையாட்டுத் தினம் கடந்த வெள்ளிக்கிழமை நடைபெற்றது" (This year's Sports Day was held last Friday).
• Common mistake: Students might answer "வெள்ளிக்கிழமை" without "கடந்த" (last). While partially correct, the full answer is more precise.

12.

• Answer: பள்ளித் தலைவர் கொடியேற்றினார். / The school leader raised the flag.
• Marks: 2
• Explanation: The passage says: "முதலில் பள்ளித் தலைவர் கொடியேற்றினார்" (First, the school leader raised the flag).
• Marking scheme: 1 mark for identifying the action (flag raising), 1 mark for identifying who did it (school leader).

13.

• Answer: (i) ஓட்டப் பந்தயம் (running race) (ii) நீளம் தாண்டுதல் (long jump) (iii) கயிறு இழுத்தல் (tug of war)
• Marks: 3 (1 mark for each correct answer)
• Explanation: The passage lists: "ஓட்டப் பந்தயம், நீளம் தாண்டுதல், கயிறு இழுத்தல் போன்ற போட்டிகள் இருந்தன" (There were competitions like running race, long jump, and tug of war).
• Common mistake: Students might list other activities mentioned in the passage (like the prize ceremony) instead of the specific sports competitions.

14.

• Answer: என் நண்பன் முத்து / My friend Muthu
• Marks: 2
• Explanation: The passage states: "என் நண்பன் முத்து ஓட்டப் பந்தயத்தில் முதலிடம் பிடித்தான்" (My friend Muthu came first in the running race).
• Common mistake: Students might answer just "முத்து" without mentioning he is the narrator's friend. The full answer is preferred.

15.

• Answer: முதல்வர் / The principal
• Marks: 2
• Explanation: The passage says: "முதல்வர் பரிசுகளை வழங்கினார்" (The principal gave the prizes).
• Common mistake: Students might confuse "முதல்வர்" (principal) with "பள்ளித் தலைவர்" (school leader/head prefect) mentioned earlier. The principal is the head of the school.

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Section D: Reading and Understanding Instructions (Questions 16–20)

16.

• Answer: நூலகம் மூடப்பட்டிருப்பது பற்றிய அறிவிப்பு / An announcement about the library being closed.
• Marks: 2
• Explanation: The notice title is "அறிவிப்பு" (Announcement) and the first line says "நாளை பள்ளி நூலகம் மூடப்பட்டிருக்கும்" (Tomorrow the school library will be closed). The answer should capture the main subject of the notice.
• Marking scheme: 1 mark for mentioning the library, 1 mark for mentioning it being closed.

17.

• Answer: நூலகப் புத்தகங்களை எண்ணும் பணி இருப்பதால் / Because of the work of counting library books.
• Marks: 2
• Explanation: The notice says: "காரணம்: நூலகப் புத்தகங்களை எண்ணும் பணி" (Reason: The work of counting library books).
• Common mistake: Students might give a vague answer like "because of work" without specifying what work.

18.

• Answer: நாளை மறுநாள் / The day after tomorrow
• Marks: 2
• Explanation: The notice states: "நூலகம் மீண்டும் நாளை மறுநாள் திறக்கப்படும்" (The library will reopen the day after tomorrow).
• Common mistake: Students might confuse "நாளை" (tomorrow) with "நாளை மறுநாள்" (day after tomorrow). The library is closed tomorrow and reopens the day after tomorrow.

19.

• Answer: பள்ளி நிர்வாகம் / The school administration
• Marks: 2
• Explanation: The notice ends with "பள்ளி நிர்வாகம்" (School Administration), indicating who issued the notice.
• Common mistake: Students might answer "பள்ளி" (school) which is too vague. The specific issuer is "பள்ளி நிர்வாகம்."

20.

• Answer: B) கவனமாக இருத்தல் / நினைவில் வைத்தல் (To be careful / To keep in mind)
• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The phrase "கவனத்தில் கொள்ளுதல்" means "to take note of" or "to keep in mind." It is used in the notice to ask students to pay attention and remember the information. Option A means "to forget," C means "to ignore," and D means "to write down." Only option B matches the meaning.
• Common mistake: Students might choose D (எழுதி வைத்தல் - to write down) if they think "keeping in mind" means writing it down, but the phrase refers to mental attention, not physical recording.

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