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Primary 6 PSLE Higher Tamil Quiz - Vocabulary - Answer Key
Total Marks: 40
Section A: சொல் அறிவு (Vocabulary Knowledge) [Questions 1–5]
1. Answer: (D) அழகான [1]
Explanation: "பெரிய" (big), "சிறிய" (small), and "உயர்ந்த" (tall/high) are all related to size or dimension. "அழகான" (beautiful) is not an opposite word in this set. The question asks for the word that is NOT an opposite word. All options are adjectives, but only "அழகான" does not have a direct opposite relationship with the others in the list.
2. Answer: (B) மாரி [1]
Explanation: "மழை" means rain. "மாரி" is a synonym for rain in Tamil. "வெயில்" means sunshine, "காற்று" means wind, and "பனி" means snow/frost. Therefore, "மாரி" is the correct synonym.
3. Answer: நேரமாக [1]
Explanation: The sentence says "அவன் பள்ளிக்கு நேரமாக சென்றான்" (He went to school on time) but "வகுப்பறையில் தாமதமாக நுழைந்தான்" (entered the classroom late). The word "நேரமாக" (on time) is incorrect because if he entered the classroom late, he could not have arrived at school on time. The correct word should be "தாமதமாக" (late) or "பின்னர்" (later). The incorrect word is "நேரமாக".
4. Answer: (B) அறியாமை [1]
Explanation: "கல்வி" means education. The opposite of education is "அறியாமை" (ignorance). "அறிவு" means knowledge, "படிப்பு" means study, and "பயிற்சி" means training. Therefore, "அறியாமை" is the correct antonym.
5. Answer: (i) – (B), (ii) – (A), (iii) – (C), (iv) – (D) [2]
Explanation:
- "விடியல்" means dawn/early morning → (B) காலை நேரம்
- "மாலை" means evening → (A) மாலை நேரம்
- "நண்பகல்" means noon → (C) மதிய நேரம்
- "அந்தி" means twilight/dusk → (D) மாலைக்குப் பின் இருள்
Marking: ½ mark for each correct match. Total 2 marks.
Section B: சொற்றொடர் பயன்பாடு (Phrase Usage) [Questions 6–10]
6. Answer: (B) பார்க்க மிகவும் இனிமையாக இருப்பது [1]
Explanation: "கண்ணுக்கு குளிர்ச்சி" is an idiomatic expression meaning something that is very pleasant to look at, like a beautiful scenery or a pleasing sight. It literally translates to "coolness to the eyes" but idiomatically means visually pleasing.
7. Answer: பயனற்றதாகிவிட்டது / வீணாகிவிட்டது [1]
Explanation: "காற்றில் பறந்தது" (flew in the wind) is an idiom meaning that something was wasted or became useless. In this context, "அவன் பேச்சு காற்றில் பறந்தது" means "His words were wasted" or "His words had no effect."
8. Answer: Example: "அவன் வாய் திறக்காமல் அமைதியாக இருந்தான்." [2]
Explanation: "வாய் திறக்காமல்" means "without opening one's mouth" or "silently." Students should create a sentence where someone remains silent or does not speak.
Marking: 1 mark for correct usage of the phrase, 1 mark for a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence.
9. Answer: (C) மனம் நிறைந்தது [1]
Explanation: "மனம் நிறைந்தது" means "heart was filled" or "felt very happy/content." "மனம் கனத்தது" means feeling heavy/sad, "மனம் குளிர்ந்தது" means feeling relieved, and "மனம் பறந்தது" is not a standard idiom. Therefore, "மனம் நிறைந்தது" best expresses great happiness.
10. Answer: (B) வேலையில் திறமை உள்ளவன் [1]
Explanation: "கை தேர்ந்தவன்" literally means "one whose hand is skilled" and idiomatically means someone who is skilled or expert in their work. It does not refer to hand pain, hand length, or unwashed hands.
Section C: சொல் உருவாக்கம் (Word Formation) [Questions 11–15]
11. Answer: பள்ளிக்கூடம் [1]
Explanation: "பள்ளி" (school) + "கூடம்" (hall/building) = "பள்ளிக்கூடம்" (school building). This is a compound word formed by combining two words.
12. Answer: (B) பள்ளிக்கூடம் [1]
Explanation: "பள்ளிக்கூடம்" is a compound word (கூட்டுச்சொல்) formed by combining "பள்ளி" and "கூடம்". The other options—"மரம்" (tree), "நீர்" (water), and "புத்தகம்" (book)—are simple words.
13. Answer: நிலாவொளி [1]
Explanation: "நிலா" (moon) + "ஒளி" (light) = "நிலாவொளி" (moonlight). When combining, the final "அ" of "நிலா" is dropped and the words are joined.
14. Answer: கைப்பை [1]
Explanation: "கை" (hand) + "பை" (bag) = "கைப்பை" (handbag). When combining, the words are joined directly.
15. Answer: (i) மலை + பகுதி = மலைப்பகுதி
(ii) கடல் + கரை = கடற்கரை [2]
Explanation:
- "மலைப்பகுதி" (mountain area) = "மலை" (mountain) + "பகுதி" (area)
- "கடற்கரை" (beach/seashore) = "கடல்" (sea) + "கரை" (shore). Note the sandhi change: "கடல்" + "கரை" becomes "கடற்கரை" with the "ல்" changing to "ற்".
Marking: 1 mark for each correct split.
Section D: சூழல் சொற்கள் (Contextual Vocabulary) [Questions 16–20]
16. Answer: ஆர்வமாக / முயற்சியுடன் [1]
Explanation: "ஊக்கமாக" means with enthusiasm, motivation, or encouragement. In this context, "அவன் மிகவும் ஊக்கமாக படிக்கிறான்" means "He studies with great enthusiasm/motivation."
17. Answer: (B) இயற்கை சூழல் [1]
Explanation: "சுற்றுச்சூழல்" means the natural environment or surroundings. It refers to the natural world including air, water, land, plants, and animals. It does not mean house, school, or city.
18. Answer: மறந்து → நினைவில் வைத்துக்கொண்டாள் (or) மறந்து → முடித்தாள் [1]
Explanation: The sentence says "அவள் புத்தகத்தை படித்து முடித்தாள், ஆனால் அதை மறந்து போனாள்" (She finished reading the book, but forgot it). This is contradictory. The correct word should be "நினைவில் வைத்துக்கொண்டாள்" (remembered) or the sentence should be restructured. The incorrect word is "மறந்து" (forgot).
Acceptable corrections:
- "அவள் புத்தகத்தை படித்து முடித்தாள், ஆனால் அதை நினைவில் வைத்துக்கொள்ளவில்லை."
- "அவள் புத்தகத்தை படித்து முடித்தாள், ஆனால் அதை மறக்கவில்லை."
19. Answer: (B) வேலை நாள் [1]
Explanation: "விடுமுறை" means holiday/vacation. The opposite is "வேலை நாள்" (working day). "ஓய்வு" means rest, "பயணம்" means travel, and "விளையாட்டு" means sports—none of these are direct opposites of holiday.
20. Answer: Example: "நேர்மையுடன் செயல்பட்டால் வெற்றி நிச்சயம் கிடைக்கும்." [2]
Explanation: Students should create a meaningful sentence using both words "நேர்மை" (honesty) and "வெற்றி" (success).
Marking: 1 mark for correct usage of both words, 1 mark for a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence.
Common mistake: Using only one of the two words or creating a sentence where the words don't fit naturally.
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Primary 6 PSLE Higher Tamil Quiz - Vocabulary - Answer Key
Total Marks: 40
Section A: சொல் அறிவு (Vocabulary Knowledge) [Questions 1–5]
1. Answer: (D) அழகான [1]
Explanation: "பெரிய" (big), "சிறிய" (small), and "உயர்ந்த" (tall/high) are all related to size or dimension. "அழகான" (beautiful) is not an opposite word in this set. The question asks for the word that is NOT an opposite word. All options are adjectives, but only "அழகான" does not have a direct opposite relationship with the others in the list.
2. Answer: (B) மாரி [1]
Explanation: "மழை" means rain. "மாரி" is a synonym for rain in Tamil. "வெயில்" means sunshine, "காற்று" means wind, and "பனி" means snow/frost. Therefore, "மாரி" is the correct synonym.
3. Answer: நேரமாக [1]
Explanation: The sentence says "அவன் பள்ளிக்கு நேரமாக சென்றான்" (He went to school on time) but "வகுப்பறையில் தாமதமாக நுழைந்தான்" (entered the classroom late). The word "நேரமாக" (on time) is incorrect because if he entered the classroom late, he could not have arrived at school on time. The correct word should be "தாமதமாக" (late) or "பின்னர்" (later). The incorrect word is "நேரமாக".
4. Answer: (B) அறியாமை [1]
Explanation: "கல்வி" means education. The opposite of education is "அறியாமை" (ignorance). "அறிவு" means knowledge, "படிப்பு" means study, and "பயிற்சி" means training. Therefore, "அறியாமை" is the correct antonym.
5. Answer: (i) – (B), (ii) – (A), (iii) – (C), (iv) – (D) [2]
Explanation:
- "விடியல்" means dawn/early morning → (B) காலை நேரம்
- "மாலை" means evening → (A) மாலை நேரம்
- "நண்பகல்" means noon → (C) மதிய நேரம்
- "அந்தி" means twilight/dusk → (D) மாலைக்குப் பின் இருள்
Marking: ½ mark for each correct match. Total 2 marks.
Section B: சொற்றொடர் பயன்பாடு (Phrase Usage) [Questions 6–10]
6. Answer: (B) பார்க்க மிகவும் இனிமையாக இருப்பது [1]
Explanation: "கண்ணுக்கு குளிர்ச்சி" is an idiomatic expression meaning something that is very pleasant to look at, like a beautiful scenery or a pleasing sight. It literally translates to "coolness to the eyes" but idiomatically means visually pleasing.
7. Answer: பயனற்றதாகிவிட்டது / வீணாகிவிட்டது [1]
Explanation: "காற்றில் பறந்தது" (flew in the wind) is an idiom meaning that something was wasted or became useless. In this context, "அவன் பேச்சு காற்றில் பறந்தது" means "His words were wasted" or "His words had no effect."
8. Answer: Example: "அவன் வாய் திறக்காமல் அமைதியாக இருந்தான்." [2]
Explanation: "வாய் திறக்காமல்" means "without opening one's mouth" or "silently." Students should create a sentence where someone remains silent or does not speak.
Marking: 1 mark for correct usage of the phrase, 1 mark for a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence.
9. Answer: (C) மனம் நிறைந்தது [1]
Explanation: "மனம் நிறைந்தது" means "heart was filled" or "felt very happy/content." "மனம் கனத்தது" means feeling heavy/sad, "மனம் குளிர்ந்தது" means feeling relieved, and "மனம் பறந்தது" is not a standard idiom. Therefore, "மனம் நிறைந்தது" best expresses great happiness.
10. Answer: (B) வேலையில் திறமை உள்ளவன் [1]
Explanation: "கை தேர்ந்தவன்" literally means "one whose hand is skilled" and idiomatically means someone who is skilled or expert in their work. It does not refer to hand pain, hand length, or unwashed hands.
Section C: சொல் உருவாக்கம் (Word Formation) [Questions 11–15]
11. Answer: பள்ளிக்கூடம் [1]
Explanation: "பள்ளி" (school) + "கூடம்" (hall/building) = "பள்ளிக்கூடம்" (school building). This is a compound word formed by combining two words.
12. Answer: (B) பள்ளிக்கூடம் [1]
Explanation: "பள்ளிக்கூடம்" is a compound word (கூட்டுச்சொல்) formed by combining "பள்ளி" and "கூடம்". The other options—"மரம்" (tree), "நீர்" (water), and "புத்தகம்" (book)—are simple words.
13. Answer: நிலாவொளி [1]
Explanation: "நிலா" (moon) + "ஒளி" (light) = "நிலாவொளி" (moonlight). When combining, the final "அ" of "நிலா" is dropped and the words are joined.
14. Answer: கைப்பை [1]
Explanation: "கை" (hand) + "பை" (bag) = "கைப்பை" (handbag). When combining, the words are joined directly.
15. Answer: (i) மலை + பகுதி = மலைப்பகுதி
(ii) கடல் + கரை = கடற்கரை [2]
Explanation:
- "மலைப்பகுதி" (mountain area) = "மலை" (mountain) + "பகுதி" (area)
- "கடற்கரை" (beach/seashore) = "கடல்" (sea) + "கரை" (shore). Note the sandhi change: "கடல்" + "கரை" becomes "கடற்கரை" with the "ல்" changing to "ற்".
Marking: 1 mark for each correct split.
Section D: சூழல் சொற்கள் (Contextual Vocabulary) [Questions 16–20]
16. Answer: ஆர்வமாக / முயற்சியுடன் [1]
Explanation: "ஊக்கமாக" means with enthusiasm, motivation, or encouragement. In this context, "அவன் மிகவும் ஊக்கமாக படிக்கிறான்" means "He studies with great enthusiasm/motivation."
17. Answer: (B) இயற்கை சூழல் [1]
Explanation: "சுற்றுச்சூழல்" means the natural environment or surroundings. It refers to the natural world including air, water, land, plants, and animals. It does not mean house, school, or city.
18. Answer: மறந்து → நினைவில் வைத்துக்கொண்டாள் (or) மறந்து → முடித்தாள் [1]
Explanation: The sentence says "அவள் புத்தகத்தை படித்து முடித்தாள், ஆனால் அதை மறந்து போனாள்" (She finished reading the book, but forgot it). This is contradictory. The correct word should be "நினைவில் வைத்துக்கொண்டாள்" (remembered) or the sentence should be restructured. The incorrect word is "மறந்து" (forgot).
Acceptable corrections:
- "அவள் புத்தகத்தை படித்து முடித்தாள், ஆனால் அதை நினைவில் வைத்துக்கொள்ளவில்லை."
- "அவள் புத்தகத்தை படித்து முடித்தாள், ஆனால் அதை மறக்கவில்லை."
19. Answer: (B) வேலை நாள் [1]
Explanation: "விடுமுறை" means holiday/vacation. The opposite is "வேலை நாள்" (working day). "ஓய்வு" means rest, "பயணம்" means travel, and "விளையாட்டு" means sports—none of these are direct opposites of holiday.
20. Answer: Example: "நேர்மையுடன் செயல்பட்டால் வெற்றி நிச்சயம் கிடைக்கும்." [2]
Explanation: Students should create a meaningful sentence using both words "நேர்மை" (honesty) and "வெற்றி" (success).
Marking: 1 mark for correct usage of both words, 1 mark for a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence.
Common mistake: Using only one of the two words or creating a sentence where the words don't fit naturally.
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