Primary 5 Tamil Vocabulary Quiz

Primary 5 Tamil Quiz - Vocabulary (Answer Key)

Name: _________________________ Class: _________________________ Date: _________________________ Score: ________ / 20

Duration: 30 minutes Total Marks: 20

Section A: சொல் பொருள் (Word Meanings) — Questions 1–5

1. Answer: (B) அசிங்கமான

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: "அழகான" means "beautiful." Its opposite (antonym) is "அசிங்கமான" meaning "ugly." The other options are related words, not opposites: "அழகு" is the noun "beauty," "அழகாக" is the adverb "beautifully," and "அழகிய" is another adjective meaning "beautiful."
• Common mistake: Students may confuse "அழகிய" (beautiful) with the antonym. Remember, the question asks for the opposite, not a synonym.

2. Answer: (C) மகிழ்ச்சி

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The word "மகிழ்ச்சி" means "happiness" or "joy." The question asks for the meaning of the word itself. Option (C) repeats the word, which is its meaning. The other options are different emotions: கோபம் (anger), சோகம் (sadness), பயம் (fear).
• Common mistake: Students might think the answer is a synonym like "மகிழ்வு." However, in this question, the word itself is listed as an option, and that is the correct meaning.

3. Answer: (B) முயற்சி

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: "விடாமுயற்சி" means "perseverance" or "determined effort." The word is a compound of "விடாமல்" (without giving up) and "முயற்சி" (effort). Therefore, the closest meaning is "முயற்சி" (effort). The other options are opposites or unrelated: சோம்பல் (laziness), ஓய்வு (rest), தூக்கம் (sleep).
• Common mistake: Students might choose "சோம்பல்" thinking it's related, but it's the opposite of effort.

4. Answer: (C) பாடசாலை

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: "பள்ளி" means "school." "பாடசாலை" is a synonym for school. The other options are different places: வீடு (home), கல்லூரி (college), கடை (shop).
• Common mistake: Students might confuse "பள்ளி" with "கல்லூரி" (college). Remember, "பள்ளி" is for primary/secondary school, while "கல்லூரி" is for higher education.

5. Answer: (C) கருணை

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: "கருணை" means "compassion" or "kindness." The question asks for the meaning of the word itself. Option (C) repeats the word, which is its meaning. The other options are different feelings: வெறுப்பு (hatred), அன்பு (love), பொறாமை (jealousy).
• Common mistake: Students might think "அன்பு" (love) is the same as "கருணை" (compassion). While related, they are distinct concepts. Compassion is a deeper sense of empathy and care for others' suffering.

Section B: சொல் உருவாக்கம் (Word Formation) — Questions 6–10

6. Answer: (A) படிப்பு

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The root word "படி" means "to study" or "to read." "படிப்பு" is the noun form meaning "studies" or "education." The other options are unrelated: படகு (boat), படம் (picture), படுக்கை (bed).
• Common mistake: Students might confuse "படி" (step/study) with "படகு" (boat). Pay attention to the root word's meaning.

7. Answer: (B) நடை

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The root word "நட" means "to walk." "நடை" is the noun form meaning "walk" or "gait." The other options are unrelated: நட்பு (friendship), நடு (middle), நட்சத்திரம் (star).
• Common mistake: Students might confuse "நட" (walk) with "நட்பு" (friendship). Remember, "நட்பு" comes from the root "நட்பு" (friendship), not "நட."

8. Answer: (A) எழுத்து

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The root word "எழுது" means "to write." "எழுத்து" is the noun form meaning "letter" or "script." The other options are also derived from the same root but are not the direct noun form: எழுதுகோல் (pen), எழுத்தாளர் (writer), எழுத்தறிவு (literacy). The question asks for the noun form, which is "எழுத்து."
• Common mistake: Students might choose "எழுத்தாளர்" (writer) thinking it's the noun, but it's a person noun. The base noun is "எழுத்து."

9. Answer: (A) விளையாட்டு

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The root word "விளையாடு" means "to play." "விளையாட்டு" is the noun form meaning "game" or "sport." The other options are unrelated: விளக்கு (lamp), விளைவு (result), விளம்பரம் (advertisement).
• Common mistake: Students might confuse "விளையாடு" with "விளைவு" (result). Pay attention to the root word's meaning.

10. Answer: (A) பாடல்

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The root word "பாடு" means "to sing." "பாடல்" is the noun form meaning "song." The other options are unrelated: பாடம் (lesson), பாட்டி (grandmother), பாதை (path).
• Common mistake: Students might confuse "பாடு" (sing) with "பாடம்" (lesson). Remember, "பாடம்" comes from a different root.

Section C: சூழல் சொற்கள் (Contextual Vocabulary) — Questions 11–15

11. Answer: (A) பால்

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The sentence is "நான் காலையில் எழுந்தவுடன் ___________ குடிப்பேன்" (After I wake up in the morning, I drink ___________). "பால்" (milk) is the most logical thing to drink in the morning. The other options are not drinkable: புத்தகம் (book), பேனா (pen), பை (bag).
• Common mistake: Students might choose "பால்" without considering the context. The verb "குடிப்பேன்" (drink) is the key clue.

12. Answer: (B) பறவை

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The sentence is "வானத்தில் ___________ பறக்கிறது" (In the sky, ___________ is flying). "பறவை" (bird) is the only option that can fly in the sky. The other options cannot fly: மீன் (fish), பாம்பு (snake), நாய் (dog).
• Common mistake: Students might choose "மீன்" (fish) thinking of flying fish, but that's not a common context. The verb "பறக்கிறது" (flying) is the key clue.

13. Answer: (A) மருந்து

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The sentence is "மருத்துவர் நோயாளிக்கு ___________ கொடுத்தார்" (The doctor gave ___________ to the patient). "மருந்து" (medicine) is what a doctor gives to a patient. The other options are not typically given by a doctor in this context: புத்தகம் (book), உணவு (food), பரிசு (gift).
• Common mistake: Students might choose "உணவு" (food) thinking a doctor might advise food, but the direct action of giving is "மருந்து" (medicine).

14. Answer: (A) பையில்

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The sentence is "புத்தகங்களை ___________ வைத்திருக்கிறேன்" (I keep the books in ___________). "பையில்" (in the bag) is the most logical place to keep books. The other options are not places to keep books: கடலில் (in the sea), வானத்தில் (in the sky), மலையில் (on the mountain).
• Common mistake: Students might choose "பையில்" without considering the context. The verb "வைத்திருக்கிறேன்" (keep) and the object "புத்தகங்களை" (books) are the key clues.

15. Answer: (A) தரை

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The sentence is "மழை பெய்ததால் ___________ நனைந்தது" (Because it rained, ___________ got wet). "தரை" (ground) is the most logical thing to get wet when it rains. The other options are not typically described as getting wet: வானம் (sky), சூரியன் (sun), நட்சத்திரம் (star).
• Common mistake: Students might choose "வானம்" (sky) thinking it's related to rain, but the sky doesn't "get wet." The verb "நனைந்தது" (got wet) is the key clue.

Section D: சொற்றொடர்கள் (Phrases and Idioms) — Questions 16–20

16. Answer: (A) ஒருவருக்கொருவர் பழிவாங்குதல்

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The idiom "கண்ணுக்குக் கண்" literally means "an eye for an eye." It means retaliation or revenge, where a person responds to an injury by inflicting a similar injury on the offender. Therefore, the meaning is "ஒருவருக்கொருவர் பழிவாங்குதல்" (taking revenge on each other).
• Common mistake: Students might choose "ஒருவருக்கொருவர் பார்த்தல்" (looking at each other) because of the literal meaning. Remember, idioms have figurative meanings.

17. Answer: (A) பேசவில்லை

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The idiom "வாய் திறக்கவில்லை" literally means "did not open the mouth." Figuratively, it means "did not speak" or "remained silent." Therefore, the meaning is "பேசவில்லை" (did not speak).
• Common mistake: Students might choose "சாப்பிடவில்லை" (did not eat) because the mouth is used for eating. Remember, the idiom is about speaking.

18. Answer: (A) வேலை செய்யாமல்

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The idiom "கை கால்கள் கட்டி" literally means "with hands and feet tied." Figuratively, it means "without doing any work" or "idly." Therefore, the meaning is "வேலை செய்யாமல்" (without doing work).
• Common mistake: Students might choose "வேலை செய்து" (doing work) thinking of being active. Remember, the idiom implies being restrained or inactive.

19. Answer: (A) மனதுக்கு ஏற்றபடி

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The idiom "மனம் போல்" literally means "like the mind." Figuratively, it means "according to one's wish" or "as one desires." Therefore, the meaning is "மனதுக்கு ஏற்றபடி" (according to one's mind/wish).
• Common mistake: Students might choose "மனதுக்கு மாறாக" (contrary to the mind) thinking of a contrast. Remember, the idiom implies alignment with one's wishes.

20. Answer: (A) காலம் விலை மதிப்புள்ளது

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: The idiom "காலம் பொன் போன்றது" literally means "time is like gold." Figuratively, it means that time is very valuable and precious, just like gold. Therefore, the meaning is "காலம் விலை மதிப்புள்ளது" (time is valuable).
• Common mistake: Students might choose "காலம் வேகமாக செல்கிறது" (time passes quickly) thinking of the value of time. While related, the core meaning is about value, not speed.

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