English Language BASIC 6 First Term Examination

Subject: English Language

Class: Primary 6

Term: First Term

Week: 11

Topic: Revision of All Topics Covered

Part A: Review and Revision

20 FAQ with answers for better understanding on the topics previously taught this term

1. Q: What is a friendly letter?
   A: A friendly letter is written to friends or family. It includes a greeting, body, and closing.
2. Q: What are synonyms?
   A: Synonyms are words that have the same or similar meaning.
3. Q: How can you find antonyms in a dictionary?
   A: Look up the word and check the synonyms listed; antonyms are often mentioned as well.
4. Q: What is the purpose of a formal letter?
   A: A formal letter is used for professional or official communication.
5. Q: How do you format the body of a formal letter?
   A: The body should be clear and to the point, with proper grammar and no slang.
6. Q: What is the difference between a verb and an antonym?
   A: A verb is an action word, while an antonym is a word with the opposite meaning.
7. Q: How do you write the closing of a friendly letter?
   A: Use a closing phrase like “Yours sincerely,” followed by your name.
8. Q: What should you include in the salutation of a formal letter?
   A: Include a formal greeting such as “Dear Sir/Madam,” or “To Whom It May Concern.”
9. Q: What is an antonym for “happy”?
   A: An antonym for “happy” is “sad.”
10. Q: What are the key parts of a formal letter?
    A: Salutation, body, closing, and signature.
11. Q: How should you format the date in a letter?
    A: Write the date in full, e.g., “August 29, 2024.”
12. Q: What is the importance of the signature in a letter?
    A: It shows that the letter is from the sender and verifies the sender’s identity.
13. Q: How can you identify a synonym for a word?
    A: Use a thesaurus or dictionary to find words with similar meanings.
14. Q: What is an example of a regular verb?
    A: “Walk” is a regular verb because it follows a regular pattern in past tense (walked).
15. Q: What are antonyms?
    A: Antonyms are words with opposite meanings.
16. Q: How should you start a formal letter?
    A: Start with a formal salutation like “Dear Mr. John,” or “To Whom It May Concern.”
17. Q: What does the body of a letter contain?
    A: The main message or content of the letter.
18. Q: What is an example of a true antonym for “large”?
    A: “Small” is a true antonym for “large.”
19. Q: How do you find a word’s meaning in a dictionary?
    A: Look up the word alphabetically and read the definition.
20. Q: What is the purpose of reading comprehension?
    A: To understand and interpret the meaning of the text read.

Part B: Objective Questions

20 fill-in-the-blank questions with options a, b, c, or d on the topics previously taught this term

1. A friendly letter begins with a ________.
   a) Signature
   b) Salutation
   c) Date
   d) Closing
2. “Beautiful” and “pretty” are examples of ________.
   a) Antonyms
   b) Verbs
   c) Synonyms
   d) Nouns
3. The closing of a formal letter is usually ________.
   a) Informal
   b) Casual
   c) Formal
   d) Incomplete
4. “Tiny” is an antonym for ________.
   a) Small
   b) Large
   c) Narrow
   d) Short
5. The body of a formal letter should be ________.
   a) Long
   b) Brief
   c) Irrelevant
   d) Detailed
6. In a letter, the date is written ________.
   a) At the top
   b) After the body
   c) Before the closing
   d) At the end
7. “Good” is a synonym for ________.
   a) Bad
   b) Evil
   c) Nice
   d) Ugly
8. The salutation in a formal letter is ________.
   a) Casual
   b) Formal
   c) Absent
   d) Informal
9. “Happy” is an antonym for ________.
   a) Sad
   b) Joyful
   c) Cheerful
   d) Excited
10. In a friendly letter, the signature is placed ________.
    a) Before the body
    b) After the closing
    c) In the middle
    d) At the end
11. The body of a letter contains the ________.
    a) Signature
    b) Date
    c) Main message
    d) Salutation
12. “Wide” is an antonym for ________.
    a) Narrow
    b) Tall
    c) Large
    d) Short
13. In a letter, the closing phrase is usually ________.
    a) “Dear”
    b) “Yours truly,”
    c) “Hello,”
    d) “Hi,”
14. “Big” and “large” are ________.
    a) Antonyms
    b) Synonyms
    c) Verbs
    d) Nouns
15. The signature in a letter is written by the ________.
    a) Reader
    b) Recipient
    c) Sender
    d) Editor
16. “Sad” is a synonym for ________.
    a) Happy
    b) Joyful
    c) Cheerful
    d) Unhappy
17. The salutation “Dear [Name],” is used in ________ letters.
    a) Formal
    b) Business
    c) Friendly
    d) Invoice
18. The closing of a friendly letter usually ends with ________.
    a) A casual phrase
    b) A formal phrase
    c) The signature
    d) The date
19. “Evil” is an antonym for ________.
    a) Good
    b) Bad
    c) Sad
    d) Small
20. “Tiny” and “small” are ________.
    a) Antonyms
    b) Synonyms
    c) Verbs
    d) Nouns

Part C: Theory Questions

20 simple short answer questions on the topics previously taught this term

1. What are the main parts of a friendly letter?
2. Describe how to format the body of a formal letter.
3. How do you write the closing of a formal letter?
4. Explain the difference between synonyms and antonyms.
5. What should be included in the salutation of a formal letter?
6. How do you use a dictionary to find antonyms?
7. Give an example of a sentence with a synonym for “happy.”
8. What is the purpose of the signature in a letter?
9. How should you format the date in a friendly letter?
10. What are some common antonyms for “large”?
11. Describe the process of writing a formal letter.
12. What is the role of the closing in a letter?
13. How can you identify synonyms for a given word?
14. What is the difference between a regular verb and an irregular verb?
15. How should you start the body of a friendly letter?
16. What does the salutation in a letter indicate?
17. Give an example of a true antonym for “big.”
18. What does the term “fill in the gaps” refer to in assessments?
19. How can you improve clarity in letter writing?
20. What is an example of a formal letter salutation?

Part D: True or False Questions

20 True or False questions on the topics previously taught this term

1. The salutation in a friendly letter ends with a comma. (True/False)
2. The body of a letter should be written in bullet points. (True/False)
3. “Wide” is a synonym for “narrow.” (True/False)
4. A formal letter uses informal language and slang. (True/False)
5. In a friendly letter, the closing should be formal. (True/False)
6. Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. (True/False)
7. The date in a letter is written at the bottom. (True/False)
8. “Beautiful” and “lovely” are synonyms. (True/False)
9. The closing of a formal letter should be casual. (True/False)
10. The body of a letter contains the main message. (True/False)
11. “Small” is an antonym for “tiny.” (True/False)
12. The signature should be placed at the beginning of the letter. (True/False)
13. A friendly letter can use slang and informal language. (True/False)
14. “Excited” is an antonym for “happy.” (True/False)
15. A formal letter should start with a casual greeting. (True/False)
16. “Tall” and “short” are antonyms. (True/False)
17. The salutation “Dear Sir” is used in friendly letters. (True/False)
18. “Joyful” is a synonym for “sad.” (True/False)
19. The closing of a friendly letter should be “Yours truly.” (True/False)
20. “Fast” and “quick” are synonyms. (True/False)

Part E: Fill in the Gaps Questions

20 Fill-in-the-blank questions without options

1. The salutation in a letter is often followed by a ________.
2. An antonym for “warm” is ________.
3. A friendly letter typically ends with a ________.
4. “Laugh” is a ________ (verb/noun).
5. The main part of a letter is called the ________.
6. In a formal letter, you should use ________ language.
7. “Huge” is a ________ (synonym/antonym) for “large.”
8. The ________ of a letter usually includes the sender’s name.
9. “Joyful” is a ________ (synonym/antonym) for “happy.”
10. The ________ in a letter is written in the middle.
11. To find the meaning of a word, you can use a ________.
12. “Funny” and “amusing” are ________ (synonyms/antonyms).
13. The ________ of a letter is where you write your message.
14. “Bright” is an antonym for ________.
15. The ________ in a letter verifies the sender’s identity.
16. The ________ in a letter provides the main information.
17. “Quick” and “slow” are ________ (synonyms/antonyms).
18. “Narrow” is a ________ (synonym/antonym) for “wide.”
19. The ________ should be placed before the closing of a letter.
20. “Glad” is a ________ (synonym/antonym) for “happy.”