Primary 5 Tamil Vocabulary Quiz

Primary 5 Tamil Quiz - Vocabulary - Answer Key

Total Marks: 20

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Section A: Choose the Correct Word (Questions 1 - 5)

1.

• Answer: B) நடந்து
• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The sentence is "I go to school by ___________." The word "நடந்து" means "walking." The other options are "மகிழ்ச்சி" (happiness), "புத்தகம்" (book), and "வீடு" (house). Walking to school is the most logical action.
• Common Mistake: Choosing "வீடு" (house) because it is a place related to school. However, the sentence needs a verb or adverb to describe how one goes to school.

2.

• Answer: C) உணவு
• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The sentence is "My mother cooks ___________ in the kitchen." The word "உணவு" means "food." The other options are "பாடம்" (lesson), "நண்பன்" (friend), and "பள்ளி" (school). Cooking food is the logical action in a kitchen.
• Common Mistake: Choosing "பள்ளி" (school) as it is a common place. However, the action "சமைக்கிறார்" (cooks) is directly linked to "உணவு" (food).

3.

• Answer: A) தெளிவாக
• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The sentence is "Today the sky is very ___________." The word "தெளிவாக" means "clear." The other options are "வேகமாக" (fast), "அழகாக" (beautiful), and "சுத்தமாக" (clean). A clear sky is a common description.
• Common Mistake: Choosing "அழகாக" (beautiful). While a sky can be beautiful, "தெளிவாக" (clear) is a more direct and common description for the sky's condition.

4.

• Answer: B) நீண்ட
• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The sentence is "Grandfather told a ___________ story." The word "நீண்ட" means "long." The other options are "சிறிய" (small), "இனிப்பு" (sweet), and "பழைய" (old). A "long story" is a common phrase.
• Common Mistake: Choosing "பழைய" (old). While grandfather might tell an old story, "நீண்ட" (long) is a more common adjective to describe the length of a story.

5.

• Answer: B) அமைதியாக
• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The sentence is "Students study ___________ in the classroom." The word "அமைதியாக" means "quietly." The other options are "விளையாடி" (playing), "ஓடி" (running), and "சிரித்து" (laughing). Studying is typically done quietly.
• Common Mistake: Choosing "விளையாடி" (playing). Students might play, but the verb "படிக்கிறார்கள்" (study) requires a manner that is conducive to studying, which is "அமைதியாக" (quietly).

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Section B: Match the Word to its Meaning (Questions 6 - 10)

6.

• Answer: C
• Marks: 1
• Explanation: "கடல்" means "sea." In Column B, option C is "கடல்" (sea). The student needs to match the word with its own meaning.

7.

• Answer: E
• Marks: 1
• Explanation: "மரம்" means "tree." In Column B, option E is "மரம்" (tree).

8.

• Answer: D
• Marks: 1
• Explanation: "நண்பன்" means "friend." In Column B, option D is "நண்பன்" (friend).

9.

• Answer: A
• Marks: 1
• Explanation: "மலை" means "mountain." In Column B, option A is "மலை" (mountain).

10.

• Answer: B
• Marks: 1
• Explanation: "வீடு" means "house." In Column B, option B is "வீடு" (house).

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Section C: Fill in the Blanks (Questions 11 - 15)

11.

• Answer: பால்
• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The sentence is "I drink a glass of ___________ every morning." The word "பால்" means "milk." Drinking milk in the morning is a common habit.
• Common Mistake: Choosing "பழம்" (fruit) or "நீர்" (water). The sentence specifically says "a glass of," which is most commonly associated with milk or water. "பால்" (milk) is the most logical choice from the given options.

12.

• Answer: பூ
• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The sentence is "A beautiful ___________ has bloomed in the garden." The word "பூ" means "flower." Flowers bloom in a garden.
• Common Mistake: Choosing "மரம்" (tree). While trees are in a garden, the verb "பூத்துள்ளது" (has bloomed) is specifically used for flowers.

13.

• Answer: பேருந்து
• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The sentence is "I go to school by ___________." The word "பேருந்து" means "bus." Going to school by bus is a common mode of transport.
• Common Mistake: Choosing "கார்" (car). While possible, "பேருந்து" (bus) is a more common and general mode of school transport.

14.

• Answer: பறவை
• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The sentence is "A ___________ is flying in the sky." The word "பறவை" means "bird." Birds fly in the sky.
• Common Mistake: Choosing "விமானம்" (aeroplane). While an aeroplane also flies, "பறவை" (bird) is a living thing that flies and is a more basic vocabulary word.

15.

• Answer: புத்தகம்
• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The sentence is "I took a ___________ from the library." The word "புத்தகம்" means "book." Libraries are places where you borrow books.
• Common Mistake: Choosing "பேனா" (pen). While you might use a pen in a library, the action "எடுத்தேன்" (took) and the location "நூலகம்" (library) strongly suggest a "புத்தகம்" (book).

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Section D: Choose the Odd One Out (Questions 16 - 20)

16.

• Answer: D) கார்
• Marks: 1
• Explanation: A) மாம்பழம் (mango), B) வாழைப்பழம் (banana), and C) ஆப்பிள் (apple) are all types of fruits. D) கார் (car) is a vehicle. Therefore, "கார்" is the odd one out.
• Concept: This question tests the ability to categorize words into groups like "fruits" and "vehicles."

17.

• Answer: C) பேனா
• Marks: 1
• Explanation: A) மருத்துவர் (doctor), B) ஆசிரியர் (teacher), and D) பொறியாளர் (engineer) are all professions. C) பேனா (pen) is an object. Therefore, "பேனா" is the odd one out.
• Concept: This question tests the ability to categorize words into groups like "professions" and "objects."

18.

• Answer: D) மேசை
• Marks: 1
• Explanation: A) சிவப்பு (red), B) நீலம் (blue), and C) பச்சை (green) are all colours. D) மேசை (table) is a piece of furniture. Therefore, "மேசை" is the odd one out.
• Concept: This question tests the ability to categorize words into groups like "colours" and "furniture."

19.

• Answer: D) தலை
• Marks: 1
• Explanation: A) செருப்பு (slippers), B) சட்டை (shirt), and C) பேண்ட் (pants) are all items of clothing. D) தலை (head) is a body part. Therefore, "தலை" is the odd one out.
• Concept: This question tests the ability to categorize words into groups like "clothing" and "body parts."

20.

• Answer: D) ரோஜா
• Marks: 1
• Explanation: A) சிங்கம் (lion), B) யானை (elephant), and C) பூனை (cat) are all animals. D) ரோஜா (rose) is a flower. Therefore, "ரோஜா" is the odd one out.
• Concept: This question tests the ability to categorize words into groups like "animals" and "flowers."

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