Primary 6 PSLE Tamil Vocabulary Quiz

Primary 6 PSLE Tamil Quiz - Vocabulary (Answer Key)

Total Marks: 20

Section A: Choose the Correct Word (Questions 1–5)

1. Answer: B) தெளிவாக

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: "தெளிவாக" means "clear." The sentence says it rained yesterday evening, and this morning the sky is clear. The other options are: இருண்டு (dark), குளிர்ச்சியாக (cold), மேகமூட்டமாக (cloudy). Since it rained and now it's morning, a clear sky is the most logical contrast.

2. Answer: C) அன்பான

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: "அன்பான" means "loving" or "kind." The sentence describes a boy who always helps others. The other options are: சுயநலமான (selfish), கோபமான (angry), சோம்பேறியான (lazy). A boy who helps others is kind/loving.

3. Answer: B) சத்தான

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: "சத்தான" means "nutritious." The sentence says eating this fruit is good for the body. The other options are: நஞ்சு (poison), கசப்பான (bitter), புளிப்பான (sour). Something good for the body is nutritious.

4. Answer: B) மெதுவாக

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: "மெதுவாக" means "slowly." The sentence says grandfather was walking in the park. The other options are: வேகமாக (quickly), ஓடி (running), துள்ளி (hopping). Grandfathers typically walk slowly, especially in a park.

5. Answer: B) அமைதியாக

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: "அமைதியாக" means "quietly." The sentence says students should be in the classroom. The other options are: சத்தமாக (loudly), கலகலப்பாக (noisily/cheerfully), தூங்கிக் கொண்டு (sleeping). Students are expected to be quiet in a classroom.

Section B: Match the Word to its Meaning (Questions 6–10)

6. Answer: B) முயற்சியில் தொடர்ந்து இருப்பது

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: "விடாமுயற்சி" means "perseverance" or "persistent effort." It is the quality of continuing to try despite difficulties. Option B correctly defines it as "continuing in effort."

7. Answer: C) செய்த உதவிக்கு நன்றி தெரிவிப்பது

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: "நன்றியுணர்வு" means "gratitude" or "thankfulness." It is the feeling of being thankful for help received. Option C correctly defines it as "thanking for the help done."

8. Answer: D) பிறரிடம் அன்பும் விசாலமான மனமும் கொண்டிருப்பது

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: "பெருந்தன்மை" means "generosity" or "magnanimity." It is the quality of having a big heart and being loving towards others. Option D correctly defines it.

9. Answer: E) ஒருவர் செய்ய வேண்டிய வேலை அல்லது பொறுப்பு

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: "கடமை" means "duty" or "responsibility." It is the work or responsibility that one must do. Option E correctly defines it.

10. Answer: A) ஒருவருக்கு உதவி செய்வது

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: "இரக்கம்" means "compassion" or "kindness." It is the feeling of wanting to help someone. Option A correctly defines it as "helping someone."

Section C: Fill in the Blanks with the Correct Word (Questions 11–15)

11. Answer: பழக்கம்

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: "பழக்கம்" means "habit." The sentence says "Good ________ will improve our life." Good habits improve life. The other words don't fit as well here.

12. Answer: பயணம்

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: "பயணம்" means "trip" or "journey." The sentence says "Yesterday I went on a ________ with my family." Going on a trip fits perfectly.

13. Answer: அழகான

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: "அழகான" means "beautiful." The sentence says "This is a very ________ flower." Beautiful is the most suitable adjective for a flower.

14. Answer: வெற்றி

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: "வெற்றி" means "success" or "victory." The sentence says "Hard work brings ________." Hard work leads to success.

15. Answer: கல்வி

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: "கல்வி" means "education." The sentence says "________ is important for everyone." Education is universally important.

Section D: Choose the Correct Synonym (Questions 16–20)

16. Answer: B) ஆர்வமூட்டுவதாக

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: "சுவாரஸ்யமாக" means "interesting." The synonym is "ஆர்வமூட்டுவதாக" which means "engaging" or "interesting." The other options are: சலிப்பாக (boring), கடினமாக (difficult), எளிமையாக (easy).

17. Answer: B) துணிச்சலான

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: "தைரியமான" means "brave" or "courageous." The synonym is "துணிச்சலான" which means "bold" or "courageous." The other options are: பயந்த (scared), சோம்பேறியான (lazy), அமைதியான (quiet).

18. Answer: C) நிறைவு செய்ய

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: "முடிக்க" means "to finish" or "to complete." The synonym is "நிறைவு செய்ய" which means "to complete." The other options are: தொடங்க (to start), நிறுத்த (to stop), தவிர்க்க (to avoid).

19. Answer: B) இனிமையாக

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: "அழகாக" in the context of singing means "beautifully" or "sweetly." The synonym is "இனிமையாக" which means "sweetly" or "pleasantly." The other options are: மெதுவாக (slowly), சத்தமாக (loudly), கரகரப்பாக (hoarsely).

20. Answer: C) உதவிகரமாக

• Marks: 1
• Explanation: "பயனுள்ளதாக" means "useful." The synonym is "உதவிகரமாக" which means "helpful" or "useful." The other options are: பயனற்றதாக (useless), விலை உயர்ந்ததாக (expensive), சுவாரஸ்யமற்றதாக (uninteresting).

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