Primary 6 PSLE Higher Malay Vocabulary Quiz

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Primary 6 PSLE Higher Malay Quiz - Vocabulary

Name: ___________________________
Class: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________
Score: _____ / 40

Duration: 45 minutes
Total Marks: 40

Instructions:

1. Answer all questions.
2. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
3. For multiple-choice questions, write the letter (A, B, C, or D) in the bracket provided.
4. For fill-in-the-blank and open-ended questions, write your answer clearly in the space provided.
5. Check your work carefully before handing in.

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Section A: Imbuhan (Affixes) [10 marks]

Questions 1 to 5: Choose the correct affix to complete the word. Write the letter (A, B, C, or D) in the bracket provided. (2 marks each)

1. Encik Rahim __________ belajar bahasa Arab sejak tahun lalu.
   A. meN-
   B. ber-
   C. ter-
   D. di-
   [_____]

2. Anak-anak itu bermain dengan __________ di taman.
   A. ke-an
   B. pe-an
   C. per-an
   D. se-
   [_____]

3. __________ jujur itu sangat dihormati oleh semua guru.
   A. Ke-
   B. Pe-
   C. Per-
   D. Se-
   [_____]

4. Surat itu __________ poskan semalam oleh kakak saya.
   A. meN-
   B. ber-
   C. ter-
   D. di-
   [_____]

5. Dia adalah seorang __________ yang sangat teliti dalam kerja.
   A. peN-
   B. pe-
   C. per-
   D. ke-
   [_____]

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Section B: Peribahasa (Proverbs) [10 marks]

Questions 6 to 10: Match each peribahasa to its correct meaning. Write the letter (A–E) in the bracket provided. (2 marks each)

Peribahasa	Makna
6. Air tenang menghanyutkan	[_____]
7. Bagai aur dengan tebing	[_____]
8. Menang sorak kampung tergadai	[_____]
9. Seperti kacang lupa kulitnya	[_____]
10. Membeli kucing dalam karung	[_____]

A. Hubungan yang sangat rapat dan tidak terpisahkan
B. Mencela atau melupakan jasa orang yang telah menolong kita
C. Seseorang yang diam-diam tetapi berilmu/berbakat tinggi
D. Membeli atau menerima sesuatu tanpa memeriksanya terlebih dahulu
E. Menang dalam pertandingan tetapi nama baik tercoreng / rugi di pihak lain

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Section C: Sinonim & Antonim (Synonyms & Antonyms) [10 marks]

Questions 11 to 15: Choose the word closest in meaning (sinonim) to the underlined word. Write the letter (A, B, C, or D) in the bracket. (2 marks each)

11. Puan Siti mengamati perkembangan anaknya dengan teliti.
    A. memandang
    B. memperhatikan
    C. menilai
    D. mengira
    [_____]

12. Keputusan itu mengesankan sekali bagi pihak pengurusan.
    A. menakutkan
    B. mengagumkan
    C. menghairankan
    D. memuaskan
    [_____]

13. Dia berjaya mengatasi masalah itu dengan bijak.
    A. menyelesaikan
    B. mengelakkan
    C. mengurangkan
    D. memahami
    [_____]

Questions 14 to 15: Choose the word opposite in meaning (antonim) to the underlined word. Write the letter (A, B, C, or D) in the bracket. (2 marks each)

14. Suasana kelas itu sunyi sepenuhnya semasa ujian.
    A. bising
    B. tenang
    C. gelap
    D. terang
    [_____]

15. Sikapnya yang sombong membuatkan kawan-kawannya menjauh.
    A. rendah hati
    B. angkuh
    C. sombong
    D. pemalu
    [_____]

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Section D: Frasa & Ungkapan (Phrases & Expressions) [10 marks]

Questions 16 to 20: Fill in the blanks with the most suitable phrase from the box below. Use each phrase ONCE only. (2 marks each)

melihat ke depan	menyelami hati	berat sebelah	membuka mata	air muka

16. Guru kami sentiasa mengajar kami untuk ______________________________ dan merancang masa depan dengan baik.

17. Janganlah kita ______________________________ hanya berdasarkan penampilan luar seseorang.

18. Hakim itu memutuskan kes itu dengan adil, tidak ______________________________ kepada mana-mana pihak.

19. Peristiwa itu benar-benar ______________________________ saya tentang bahaya penipuan dalam talian.

20. Walaupun marah, Encik Lim tetap menahan amarahnya untuk menjaga ______________________________ di hadapan tetamu.

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End of Quiz

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Primary 6 PSLE Higher Malay Quiz - Vocabulary (Answer Key)

Total Marks: 40

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Section A: Imbuhan (Affixes) [10 marks]

1. B
Explanation: The sentence requires a verb meaning "has been learning" (started in the past and continues). The prefix ber- forms intransitive verbs indicating a state or ongoing action (belajar → belajar is a base form often used with ber- in formal writing as berbelajar, but here belajar stands alone as the base verb; however, in PSLE Higher Malay context, ber- is tested for verbs like bermain, belajar implying 'to do the action'). MeN- forms transitive verbs, ter- indicates accidental/ability, di- is passive.
Mark: 2

2. A
Explanation: The word bermain (play) is a verb. The noun form for "the act of playing" or "plaything" uses the affix ke-an (bermain → permainan). Pe-an and per-an are not standard noun-forming affixes for this verb. Se- indicates similarity/one.
Mark: 2

3. A
Explanation: The sentence means "Honesty is highly respected." The abstract noun "honesty" (kejujuran) is formed from the adjective jujur using the circumfix ke-an. Pe- forms agent nouns, per- forms nouns/verbs indicating process, se- indicates equality.
Mark: 2

4. D
Explanation: The sentence is in the passive voice ("The letter was posted by my sister yesterday"). The passive marker for past/completed action is di- (diposkan). MeN- is active transitive, ber- is intransitive, ter- is accidental/state.
Mark: 2

5. A
Explanation: The sentence describes a person who does the work ("a worker/employee"). The agent noun is formed with peN- (pekerja from kerja). Pe- is a variant before certain sounds but peN- is the standard agent prefix for kerja. Per- and ke- do not form agent nouns.
Mark: 2

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Section B: Peribahasa (Proverbs) [10 marks]

6. C
Explanation: Air tenang menghanyutkan literally means "calm water carries away (currents)". It describes a person who is quiet/calm on the outside but has deep knowledge, talent, or strong emotions.
Mark: 2

7. A
Explanation: Bagai aur dengan tebing ("like the vine and the riverbank"). The aur vine clings tightly to the tebing (bank). It describes a very close, inseparable relationship (e.g., close friends, husband and wife).
Mark: 2

8. E
Explanation: Menang sorak kampung tergadai ("win the cheer but the village is pawned"). It means winning a competition/argument but losing something more valuable (reputation, friendship, long-term benefit).
Mark: 2

9. B
Explanation: Seperti kacang lupa kulitnya ("like a peanut forgetting its shell"). The shell protects the peanut. It describes someone who forgets their origins or the people who helped/protected them (ungrateful).
Mark: 2

10. D
Explanation: Membeli kucing dalam karung ("buying a cat in a sack"). You cannot see the cat's condition. It means buying/accepting something without checking/inspecting it first (blind purchase).
Mark: 2

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Section C: Sinonim & Antonim (Synonyms & Antonyms) [10 marks]

11. B
Explanation: Mengamati means to observe/watch closely and carefully over time. Memperhatikan (pay attention to/observe) is the closest synonym. Memandang is just "to look", menilai is "to evaluate", mengira is "to calculate/assume".
Mark: 2

12. B
Explanation: Mengesankan means leaving a strong impression, remarkable. Mengagumkan (amazing/astonishing) is the closest synonym in a positive context. Menakutkan (scary), menghairankan (surprising - neutral), memuaskan (satisfying - result).
Mark: 2

13. A
Explanation: Mengatasi means to overcome/solve a problem successfully. Menyelesaikan (to settle/resolve) is the direct synonym. Mengelakkan (avoid), mengurangkan (reduce), memahami (understand) are different actions.
Mark: 2

14. A
Explanation: Sunyi means quiet/silent. The antonym is bising (noisy). Tenang (calm) is a synonym. Gelap/terang relate to light.
Mark: 2

15. A
Explanation: Sombong means arrogant/proud. The antonym is rendah hati (humble). Angkuh is a synonym. Pemalu means shy/timid (different trait).
Mark: 2

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Section D: Frasa & Ungkapan (Phrases & Expressions) [10 marks]

16. melihat ke depan
Explanation: Means "to look ahead / plan for the future". Fits the context of teachers advising students to plan their future.
Mark: 2

17. menyelami hati
Explanation: Means "to fathom the heart / judge inner character". The sentence warns against judging only by appearance (penampilan luar).
Mark: 2

18. berat sebelah
Explanation: Means "biased / partial / leaning to one side". A judge must be fair (adil) and not biased.
Mark: 2

19. membuka mata
Explanation: Means "to open one's eyes / be an eye-opener / realize the truth". The incident made the person aware of online scam dangers.
Mark: 2

20. air muka
Explanation: Means "face / dignity / reputation (social standing)". Menjaga air muka = to save face / maintain dignity. Encik Lim controls anger to avoid embarrassment in front of guests.
Mark: 2

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Total: 40/40

Marking Notes for Teachers/Parents:

• Section A tests morphological awareness (imbuhan). Ensure students understand the function of each affix (active/passive, noun/verb/adjective formation, transitivity).
• Section B requires deep understanding of peribahasa beyond literal translation. Encourage students to use them in sentences to grasp nuance.
• Section C tests vocabulary breadth. For synonyms, discuss subtle differences in connotation (e.g., mengesankan vs menghairankan). For antonyms, ensure the opposite is the direct gradable antonym.
• Section D tests idiomatic usage in context. Students should practice constructing their own sentences using these phrases.