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Primary 6 PSLE Higher Tamil Vocabulary Quiz
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Primary 6 PSLE Higher Tamil Quiz - Vocabulary - Answer Key
Total Marks: 40
Section A: Choose the Correct Word (Questions 1-5)
(2 marks each = 10 marks)
1. Answer: B) வானவில்
- Explanation: வானவில் (rainbow) is a natural phenomenon that appears in the sky after rain. The other options are: நிலவு (moon), மேகம் (cloud), நட்சத்திரம் (star). While these can also appear in the sky, only a rainbow specifically appears after rain.
- Marking: 1 mark for correct letter, 1 mark for correct word written. Accept either.
2. Answer: B) சோம்பல்
- Explanation: சோம்பல் (laziness) is the state of not wanting to do any work. The sentence says "he did not want to do any work," which directly matches the meaning of laziness. சுறுசுறுப்பு (activeness) is the opposite. மகிழ்ச்சி (happiness) and தைரியம் (courage) do not fit the context.
- Marking: 2 marks for correct answer.
3. Answer: C) புராண
- Explanation: புராண (mythological/puranic) stories are traditional ancient stories often told by grandparents. நவீன (modern) is the opposite. இலக்கிய (literary) and அறிவியல் (scientific) are possible but less common for "தாத்தா" (grandfather) telling stories.
- Marking: 2 marks for correct answer.
4. Answer: B) சுத்தம்
- Explanation: சுத்தம் (cleanliness) is described by the clue "no garbage anywhere." அழுக்கு (dirtiness) is the opposite. இரைச்சல் (noise) and இருள் (darkness) are unrelated to garbage.
- Marking: 2 marks for correct answer.
5. Answer: B) மீனவர்கள்
- Explanation: மீனவர்கள் (fishermen) are people who catch fish in the sea. விவசாயிகள் (farmers) work on land. வணிகர்கள் (businessmen/traders) buy and sell goods. மருத்துவர்கள் (doctors) treat patients.
- Marking: 2 marks for correct answer.
Section B: Match the Word with its Meaning (Questions 6-10)
(2 marks each = 10 marks)
6. Answer: B
- Explanation: விடியல் means dawn, the time when morning light first appears. This matches option B.
7. Answer: A
- Explanation: பிரம்மாண்டம் means something that is huge, gigantic, or massive. This matches option A.
8. Answer: D
- Explanation: தியாகம் means sacrifice, giving up something of one's own for someone else. This matches option D.
9. Answer: C
- Explanation: சேகரிப்பு means collection, the act of gathering or collecting things. This matches option C.
10. Answer: E
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Explanation: வீரம் means bravery, courage, and mental strength. This matches option E.
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Marking: 2 marks for each correct match (letter). Award 1 mark if the student writes the word instead of the letter, provided the match is correct.
Section C: Fill in the Blanks with the Correct Word (Questions 11-15)
(2 marks each = 10 marks)
11. Answer: வெற்றி
- Explanation: வெற்றி (success/victory) is what one achieves by studying hard for an exam. The sentence means "He worked hard to get success in the exam."
12. Answer: ஆர்வம்
- Explanation: ஆர்வம் (interest/enthusiasm) is the feeling of wanting to learn something new. The sentence means "He had great interest in learning the new game."
13. Answer: கடமை
- Explanation: கடமை (duty) is what every student must do correctly. The sentence means "Every student must do their duty properly."
14. Answer: அனுபவம்
- Explanation: அனுபவம் (experience) is gained by travelling. The sentence means "Many new experiences can be gained by travelling."
15. Answer: நம்பிக்கை
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Explanation: நம்பிக்கை (faith/trust) is placed in God to move forward. The sentence means "Keep faith in God and move forward."
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Marking: 2 marks for each correct word. Spelling must be exact. Award 1 mark if the word is correct but misspelled (e.g., missing a diacritic).
Section D: Identify the Odd Word Out (Questions 16-20)
(2 marks each = 10 marks)
16. Answer: கோபம்
- Explanation: மகிழ்ச்சி, சந்தோஷம், ஆனந்தம் are all synonyms for happiness/joy. கோபம் (anger) is a different emotion and does not belong to this group.
17. Answer: கத்தி
- Explanation: புத்தகம், நூல், ஏடு are all synonyms for book. கத்தி (knife) is a tool/weapon and is unrelated.
18. Answer: உண்
- Explanation: ஓடு (run), நட (walk), பற (fly) are all actions related to movement. உண் (eat) is an action related to consuming food and is not a movement verb.
19. Answer: உப்பு
- Explanation: சிவப்பு (red), பச்சை (green), நீலம் (blue) are all colours. உப்பு (salt) is a taste/flavouring substance and is not a colour.
20. Answer: நண்பன்
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Explanation: தாய் (mother), தந்தை (father), சகோதரன் (brother) are all family members. நண்பன் (friend) is not a family relation.
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Marking: 2 marks for the correct word. Award 1 mark if the student writes the number of the word (e.g., "2nd word") instead of the word itself, provided the identification is correct. Common mistake: Students may confuse "உண்" (eat) with "உணர்" (feel) - remind them to read carefully.