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: ஈரமாக (1 mark)

Explanation: "மழை பெய்ததால்" (because it rained) means the ground became wet. "ஈரமாக" means wet or damp. The other options are: காய்ந்து (dried), வறண்டு (dry/arid), சூடாக (hot). Rain makes the ground wet, not dry or hot.

2. Answer: நேர்மையான (1 mark)

Explanation: The sentence says "எப்போதும் உண்மையை மட்டுமே பேசுவான்" (he always speaks only the truth). This describes an honest person. "நேர்மையான" means honest. The other options are: தந்திரமான (cunning), பொய்யான (lying/false), கோபமான (angry).

3. Answer: மரியாதை (1 mark)

Explanation: When grandparents visit, it is a cultural practice to show respect. "மரியாதை வைத்தோம்" means we showed respect. While "சாப்பாடு" (food) and "படுக்கை" (bed) are possible, the most natural and culturally appropriate expression is "மரியாதை வைத்தோம்" (showed respect). "பணம்" (money) is not typically given in this context.

4. Answer: சுவாரசியமான (1 mark)

Explanation: "சுவாரசியமான" means interesting. Books usually contain interesting stories. The other options are: சலிப்பூட்டும் (boring), கடினமான (difficult), நீண்ட (long). While a book could have difficult or long stories, the most common positive description is "interesting."

5. Answer: ஒழுங்காக (1 mark)

Explanation: "ஒழுங்காக" means neatly or in an orderly manner. A shopkeeper would typically keep items arranged neatly. The other options are: குழப்பமாக (messily), சோம்பலாக (lazily), வேகமாக (quickly).

Section B: Match the Word with its Meaning (Questions 6 - 10)

6. Answer: B (1 mark)

Explanation: "விடாமுயற்சி" means perseverance or not giving up effort. The meaning "முயற்சியில் தளராமல் இருப்பது" (not weakening in effort) matches perfectly.

7. Answer: C (1 mark)

Explanation: "அன்பு" means love or affection. The meaning "பிறரிடம் பாசமாக இருப்பது" (being affectionate towards others) is the correct match.

8. Answer: D (1 mark)

Explanation: "தியாகம்" means sacrifice. The meaning "தனக்காக இல்லாமல் பிறருக்காக விட்டுக்கொடுப்பது" (giving up for others, not for oneself) correctly defines sacrifice.

9. Answer: A (1 mark)

Explanation: "சேவை" means service. The meaning "ஒருவருக்கு உதவி செய்வது" (helping someone) is the correct definition.

10. Answer: E (1 mark)

Explanation: "பொறுமை" means patience. The meaning "கோபம் வரும்போது அடக்கிக் கொள்வது" (controlling oneself when anger arises) correctly defines patience.

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

11. Answer: ஒற்றுமை (1 mark)

Explanation: "ஒரு குழுவாக வேலை செய்தால்" (if we work as a team) leads to "ஒற்றுமை" (unity). Working together creates unity among team members.

12. Answer: வெற்றி (1 mark)

Explanation: "கடினமாக உழைத்ததால்" (because he worked hard) leads to "வெற்றி" (success/victory). Hard work typically results in success.

13. Answer: பகை (1 mark)

Explanation: "இரண்டு நாடுகளுக்கும் இடையே" (between two countries) and "போர் ஏற்பட்டது" (war occurred) indicates "பகை" (enmity/hatred). War arises from enmity between nations.

14. Answer: நட்பு (1 mark)

Explanation: "உண்மையான நட்பு" (true friendship) is tested during difficult times. The proverb "கஷ்ட காலத்தில் தெரியும்" (is known during difficult times) is commonly used with friendship.

15. Answer: தோல்வி (1 mark)

Explanation: This is a famous quote by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. "தோல்வி" (failure) is not shameful; not trying is shameful. The sentence structure "முயற்சி இல்லாமல் ________ வெட்கக்கேடானது அல்ல" (failure without effort is not shameful) fits perfectly.

Section D: Choose the Opposite Word (Questions 16 - 20)

16. Answer: கடினமானது (1 mark)

Explanation: "எளிதானது" means easy. Its opposite is "கடினமானது" (difficult). The other options are: சுவாரசியமானது (interesting), சிறியது (small), பெரியது (big).

17. Answer: ஏழை (1 mark)

Explanation: "பணக்காரன்" means rich person. Its opposite is "ஏழை" (poor person). The other options are: அழகானவன் (handsome man), உயரமானவன் (tall man), நல்லவன் (good person).

18. Answer: கசப்பாக (1 mark)

Explanation: "இனிப்பாக" means sweet. Its opposite is "கசப்பாக" (bitter). Note: "புளிப்பாக" (sour) is also an opposite taste, but the most direct opposite of sweet is bitter. In Tamil vocabulary, இனிப்பு (sweetness) and கசப்பு (bitterness) are considered primary opposites.

19. Answer: மேகமூட்டமாக (1 mark)

Explanation: "தெளிவாக" means clear. Its opposite is "மேகமூட்டமாக" (cloudy). The other options are: நீலமாக (blue), இருட்டாக (dark), பிரகாசமாக (bright).

20. Answer: பயந்த (1 mark)

Explanation: "தைரியமான" means brave/courageous. Its opposite is "பயந்த" (fearful/cowardly). The other options are: வீரமான (valiant - similar meaning, not opposite), கருணையுள்ள (kind/compassionate), அறிவுள்ள (intelligent).

Marking Notes:

• For Section A and D (multiple choice), accept only the correct option.
• For Section B, accept only the correct letter match.
• For Section C, accept only the exact word from the box. Spelling errors should be marked incorrect.
• Common mistakes to watch for:
  • Question 18: Students may choose "புளிப்பாக" (sour) instead of "கசப்பாக" (bitter). Explain that while both are tastes, the direct opposite of sweet is bitter.
  • Question 15: Students may confuse "தோல்வி" (failure) with "வெற்றி" (success). The context of the quote makes it clear.