Primary 5 Higher Tamil Practice Paper 5

TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Higher Tamil Primary 5 (Answer Key)

Subject: Higher Tamil
Level: Primary 5
Paper: Practice Paper 5 (Reading Focus)
Total Marks: 50

Section A: Vocabulary and Grammar in Context (10 marks)

1. திறமை [2]
Explanation: The sentence talks about improving students' "ability/skill" (திறமை) in Tamil education. "திறமை" fits the context of a quality to be improved.
Marking Note: Accept exact word from box. Spelling must be accurate.

2. அணுகுதல் [2]
Explanation: Teachers introduce new "approaches/methods" (அணுகுதல்) to help students learn. "அணுகுதல்" collocates well with "புதிய" (new) in an educational context.

3. விதிவிலக்கு [2]
Explanation: The phrase "எளிதில் கற்றுக்கொள்ள விதிவிலக்கு பெறுகிறார்கள்" means "get the opportunity/facility to learn easily". "விதிவிலக்கு" means facility/opportunity/privilege.

4. சவால் [2]
Explanation: The sentence says changing old "methods/practices" is a big "challenge" (சவால்). Wait, looking at the word box: "விதிவிலக்கு, அணுகுதல், திறமை, முன்னேற்றம், சவால்". The blank is "பழைய ______ களை மாறுவது". The missing noun must be something old that is changed. "அணுகுதல்" (approaches) or "விதிவிலக்கு" (methods/facilities) could fit grammatically. However, "முன்னேற்றம்" means progress. "சவால்" is the challenge itself.
Correction/Refinement: The blank requires a noun for "old ____". "அணுகுதல்" (approaches) fits best as "old approaches". But "அணுகுதல்" was used in Q2. The instruction says "Use each word once only".
Re-evaluating Word Box Usage: Q1: திறமை (Ability) Q2: அணுகுதல் (Approach) Q3: விதிவிலக்கு (Opportunity/Facility) Q4: Remaining words: முன்னேற்றம் (Progress), சவால் (Challenge). Sentence: "பழைய ______ களை மாறுவது ஒரு பெரிய ______ ஆகும்." "Changing old progress is a big challenge" -> Illogical. "Changing old challenges is a big challenge" -> Repetitive/Illogical. Template Adjustment Note: The word box provided in the template has a constraint issue for Q4/Q5 with "once only" rule if the words don't fit semantically. Assumed Intended Logic for Marking: Q4: முன்னேற்றம் (Treating it as 'established practices/structures' loosely) OR சவால் (Old challenges). Q5: The other word. Standard Practice: Usually, these cloze passages have distinct fits. Let's assume the word box was intended to have "முறை" (method) or "பழக்கம்" (custom). Since we must use the given box: Accepted Answer for Q4: முன்னேற்றம் (Context: Changing old systems/structures of progress)
Accepted Answer for Q5: சவால் (Is a big challenge)
Marking: Award 2 marks if the pair (Q4, Q5) uses the remaining two words logically. Best fit: Q4: முன்னேற்றம், Q5: சவால்.

4. முன்னேற்றம் [2]
5. சவால் [2]

Section B: Visual Text Comprehension (10 marks)

6. To advertise / promote the 'Primary 5 Higher Tamil Reading Camp' and encourage students to register. [2]
Marking: 1 mark for "advertise/promote", 1 mark for identifying the specific event.

7. 11 June 2024 (11 ஜூன் 2024) [2]
Explanation: The camp runs from June 10-12. The second day is June 11.

8. Poetry Recitation (கவிதை வாசிப்பு) [2]
Explanation: Recitation involves reading aloud with expression, which is a speaking skill. Storytelling also involves speaking, but Poetry Recitation is the standard answer for "expression/intonation" focus in such posters.

9. $25 [2]
Explanation: Stated clearly under "Registration Fee" / "சேர்க்கை கட்டணம்".

10. By scanning the QR code on the poster. / Through the QR code provided. [2]
Explanation: The poster features a QR code for registration/details. Contact number is for calling, QR code is for online access.

Section C: Narrative Text Comprehension (15 marks)

11. Arvind was sitting in his mother's craft workshop / work shed (தாயின் கைதொழில் வாடையில்). [2]
Marking: Must mention "mother's" and "craft workshop/work shed".

12. "பூசணிக்காய் விதைகள் போல விதைநிறைந்த பக்கங்கள்" (Pages filled with seeds like pumpkin seeds). [2]
Marking: Must quote the exact phrase/simile from text.

13. His grandmother (அவனுடைய பாட்டி / பாட்டி). [2]

14. "வாசிப்பு என்பது கண்களை மூடி, மனதை திறக்கும் விதி" (Reading is a method/way of closing the eyes and opening the mind). [2]
Marking: Must convey the meaning accurately. Quote preferred.

15. At the beginning, Arvind was passively flipping through old books / just looking at them. By the end, he became an active, dedicated reader who won the 'Best Reader' award at school. [3]
Mark Breakdown:

• 1 mark: Beginning state (passive/browsing old books).
• 1 mark: End state (active reader / won award).
• 1 mark: Evidence of change (started reading regularly / "வாரங்கள் மாதங்களாக மாறின... விருது பெற்று வந்துவிட்டான்"). Common Mistake: Only stating "he won an award" without contrasting the beginning behaviour.

Section D: Informational Text Comprehension (15 marks)

16. They act as natural barriers that reduce the speed/force of sea waves and wind, protecting inland areas from sea water intrusion. [2]
Mark Breakdown:

• 1 mark: Natural barrier / protection.
• 1 mark: Reduce wave/wind speed OR protect inland from sea water.

17. (Any two)

1. Tourism development (சுற்றுலா வளர்ச்சி).
2. Dangerous/Illegal sand mining / removal of coastal sand (கடற்கரை மண்ணின் அபாயகரமான எடுப்பு). [2]
   Marking: 1 mark each. Must be from text.

18. Sea water will enter inland areas and turn freshwater into saltwater (brackish/saline). [2]
Marking: 1 mark for sea water entering inland, 1 mark for freshwater becoming salty.

19. 'வெள்ளி மணல்' திட்டம் (Green Belt Project / Silver Sand Project - 'வெள்ளி மணல்' translates to Green Belt in this context). [2]

20. By participating in the project and planting trees along the coast to prevent sand erosion. [2]
Mark Breakdown:

• 1 mark: Participating in the project / planting trees.
• 1 mark: Purpose - preventing sand erosion / protecting nature.

Total Marks: 50