Review and Revision Phonemic Awareness Diction Speech Work English Grammar Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 12
Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Week: 12
Age: 10 years
Topic: Revision of All Topics Covered
Part A: Review and Revision
15 FAQ with Answers
- What is a syllable?
- A syllable is a part of a word that has a vowel sound. Example: “ta-ble” has 2 syllables.
- How do you divide a word into syllables?
- Break the word into its sound parts. For example, “butterfly” is divided as “but-ter-fly.”
- What is the /p/ sound?
- The /p/ sound is made by pressing your lips together and releasing air. Example: “pen.”
- What is the /b/ sound?
- The /b/ sound is made by pressing your lips together and using your voice. Example: “bag.”
- How do you pronounce /p/ and /b/?
- /p/ is voiceless; /b/ is voiced. Example: “pat” (voiceless), “bat” (voiced).
- What are homophones?
- Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings. Example: “bear” and “bare.”
- What are digraphs?
- Digraphs are two letters that make one sound. Example: “sh” in “shoe.”
- What is a consonant blend?
- A consonant blend is two or more consonants together in a word. Example: “bl” in “black.”
- What are minimal pairs?
- Minimal pairs are words that differ by only one sound. Example: “pat” and “bat.”
- How do you practice intonation in speech?
- By changing the pitch and tone to match the type of sentence. Example: Use a rising tone for questions.
- What are vowel sounds?
- Vowel sounds are made by the vowels a, e, i, o, u. Example: /a/ in “cat.”
- What is a diphthong?
- A diphthong is a complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel sound and moves to another. Example: /ai/ in “rain.”
- What are homographs?
- Homographs are words that are spelled the same but pronounced differently. Example: “lead” (to guide) and “lead” (a metal).
- What are stress patterns?
- Stress patterns are how we emphasize certain syllables in words. Example: “reCORD” (noun) vs. “record” (verb).
- What is a polite request?
- A polite request is asking for something in a respectful way. Example: “Could you please pass the salt?”
Part B: Objective Questions
15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
- The sound /p/ is _______.
a) voiceless
b) voiced
c) nasal
d) fricative - The word “butterfly” has _______ syllables.
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4 - In the word “shoe,” “sh” is a _______.
a) blend
b) digraph
c) vowel
d) diphthong - “Bear” and “bare” are _______.
a) homophones
b) homographs
c) blends
d) minimal pairs - The sound /b/ is _______ and _______ voiced.
a) voiceless, unvoiced
b) voiced, nasal
c) voiceless, voiced
d) voiced, unvoiced - The syllable division of “pencil” is _______.
a) pen-cil
b) pen-cil
c) pen-cil
d) pen-cil - The word “light” is a _______ pair with “fight.”
a) homophone
b) homograph
c) minimal
d) blend - The intonation pattern used for a question is _______.
a) falling
b) rising
c) falling-rising
d) rising-falling - The sound /k/ in “cat” is a _______.
a) blend
b) vowel
c) consonant
d) digraph - In the word “lead” (to guide), the stress is on the _______ syllable.
a) first
b) second
c) third
d) fourth - “Rain” contains the diphthong _______.
a) /ai/
b) /e/
c) /i:/
d) /u/ - The word “book” is divided into _______ syllables.
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4 - The word “phone” contains a _______.
a) blend
b) digraph
c) vowel
d) diphthong - In the word “cat,” the vowel sound is _______.
a) /a/
b) /e/
c) /i:/
d) /u/ - The word “lead” (metal) is pronounced differently than “lead” (to guide). This makes them _______.
a) homophones
b) homographs
c) minimal pairs
d) blends
Part C: Theory Questions
15 Short Answer Questions
- How do you divide the word “butterfly” into syllables?
- But-ter-fly
- What is the sound made by pressing the lips together and releasing air?
- /p/
- Give an example of a word with the /b/ sound.
- Bag
- How many syllables are in the word “pencil”?
- 2
- What is a minimal pair?
- Words that differ by one sound
- How do you pronounce the vowel sound in “cat”?
- /a/
- What is a diphthong?
- A complex vowel sound that combines two vowel sounds
- Give an example of a word with a digraph.
- Shirt
- How do you show a rising intonation in a sentence?
- By increasing the pitch at the end of a question
- What is the syllable division for the word “computer”?
- Com-put-er
- Provide a sentence using the /p/ sound.
- “Please pass the pepper.”
- What is the stress pattern in the word “record” (noun)?
- First syllable
- How many syllables are in the word “book”?
- 1
- What is the purpose of using polite requests?
- To ask for something respectfully
- Name a word that has the /b/ sound and has 2 syllables.
- “Baby”
Part D: True or False Questions
15 True or False Questions
- /p/ is a voiced sound.
- False
- The word “butterfly” has 3 syllables.
- True
- “Sh” in “shoe” is a blend.
- False
- Homophones are words that are spelled differently but sound the same.
- True
- Syllable division helps in understanding words better.
- True
- The sound /b/ is voiceless.
- False
- “Lead” (to guide) and “lead” (a metal) are homographs.
- True
- Diphthongs are vowel sounds that stay the same throughout the word.
- False
- The vowel sound in “pen” is /e/.
- True
- A minimal pair is a type of consonant blend.
- False
- Intonation patterns are used to convey emotion in speech.
- True
- The word “paper” is pronounced with a stress on the second syllable.
- False
- The word “pencil” is divided into three syllables.
- False
- A polite request uses a respectful tone.
- True
- The word “phone” contains a vowel digraph.
- True
Conclusion:
Review the key concepts from the term. Discuss the answers to the evaluation questions with the pupils. Address any misunderstandings and clarify any difficult points. Ensure pupils are comfortable with all topics covered and provide feedback on their progress.