Primary 6 PSLE Higher Malay Vocabulary Quiz

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.