First Term Mid Term Test Speech Work English Grammar Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Speech Work English Grammar Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week: Topics Covered This Term

Week 7 Mid Term Assessment and Break

Assessment Format:

Part A: Objective Questions
Part B: Theory Questions
Part C: True or False Questions
Part D: Fill in the Gaps Questions

Part A: Objective Questions

1. Emotions like happiness and sadness are examples of __________.
   • a) feelings
   • b) colors
   • c) shapes
   • d) numbers
2. The sound /t/ in the word “tin” is different from the sound /θ/ in the word __________.
   • a) thin
   • b) win
   • c) bin
   • d) pin
3. To calm down when feeling angry, you can practice __________.
   • a) counting to ten
   • b) jumping
   • c) eating
   • d) shouting
4. Yes/no questions often have a __________ intonation at the end.
   • a) rising
   • b) falling
   • c) flat
   • d) mixed
5. The vowel sound in the word “pot” is different from the sound in __________.
   • a) part
   • b) hat
   • c) cap
   • d) bat
6. A command usually has __________ intonation.
   • a) flat
   • b) rising
   • c) falling
   • d) mixed
7. An effective way to manage emotions is to __________.
   • a) talk about them
   • b) ignore them
   • c) hide them
   • d) shout about them
8. The sentence “Please sit down” is an example of a __________.
   • a) question
   • b) statement
   • c) command
   • d) exclamation
9. The vowel sound in “warm” is pronounced differently from the vowel in __________.
   • a) one
   • b) run
   • c) fun
   • d) sun
10. To practice good intonation, you should __________.
    • a) stress important words
    • b) ignore punctuation
    • c) read with a monotone voice
    • d) read without expression
11. When reporting an incident, it is important to __________.
    • a) be clear and detailed
    • b) be vague
    • c) use slang
    • d) skip details
12. In narrative writing, it is important to use __________.
    • a) descriptive verbs
    • b) random words
    • c) technical terms
    • d) numbers
13. “How are you?” is an example of a __________ question.
    • a) yes/no
    • b) wh-
    • c) command
    • d) statement
14. The sound /l/ in “lark” is different from the sound /r/ in __________.
    • a) part
    • b) lock
    • c) lock
    • d) lock
15. A sentence that ends with a rising intonation is typically a __________.
    • a) statement
    • b) command
    • c) question
    • d) exclamation
16. The sound /t/ is pronounced differently from the sound /θ/ in __________.
    • a) thick
    • b) bed
    • c) head
    • d) pen
17. “I am so happy” is an example of a __________.
    • a) command
    • b) question
    • c) statement
    • d) request
18. When expressing emotions, it’s important to __________.
    • a) use appropriate intonation
    • b) ignore the listener’s feelings
    • c) speak too fast
    • d) use only one tone
19. The sound /ɒ/ in “pot” is different from the sound in __________.
    • a) pot
    • b) hat
    • c) hit
    • d) sit
20. In narrative writing, a key element is __________.
    • a) structure
    • b) random sentences
    • c) repetition
    • d) unrelated details

Part B: Theory Questions

1. Define narrative writing and mention its key elements.
2. Explain the difference between the vowel sounds /ɒ/ and /ɔ:/.
3. How does intonation affect the meaning of a sentence?
4. Describe two techniques to control emotions and their benefits.
5. What are the characteristics of a command in terms of intonation?
6. How can you use deep breathing to manage emotions?
7. Explain the importance of reporting incidents clearly.
8. Describe how you can distinguish between the consonant sounds /t/ and /θ/.
9. What role does stress play in changing the meaning of words?
10. Provide an example of a yes/no question and describe its intonation pattern.
11. How do falling and rising intonation affect statements and questions?
12. What are the steps to follow when writing a narrative account of an event?
13. How can you practice intonation in reading dialogues?
14. What is the difference between the sounds /l/ and /r/?
15. Why is it important to use appropriate intonation in a telephone conversation?
16. Describe how you can manage anger effectively.
17. What are some examples of questions that use rising intonation?
18. How does using correct intonation help in making reports?
19. Explain how to use stress placement in a sentence for clarity.
20. What are the emotional effects of proper and improper intonation?

Part C: True or False Questions

1. True or False: Emotions can affect our behavior.
2. True or False: The vowel sound in “pot” is the same as in “pat.”
3. True or False: Rising intonation is common in yes/no questions.
4. True or False: Commands usually have a falling intonation.
5. True or False: The sound /θ/ is the same as /t/.
6. True or False: Deep breathing can help with emotional control.
7. True or False: A narrative should not have a clear structure.
8. True or False: Talking about emotions can help manage them better.
9. True or False: Intonation does not affect the meaning of a sentence.
10. True or False: The sound /r/ is the same as /l/.
11. True or False: Reporting incidents clearly is less important than the content.
12. True or False: Yes/no questions often have a flat intonation.
13. True or False: In narrative writing, using descriptive verbs is crucial.
14. True or False: You should always use the same intonation for every sentence.
15. True or False: The sound /s/ is pronounced differently from /h/.
16. True or False: Counting to ten can help with managing anger.
17. True or False: Emotions have no impact on how we interact with others.
18. True or False: The sound /ɒ/ in “pot” is the same as in “hot.”
19. True or False: Commands typically use rising intonation.
20. True or False: Stress placement in sentences helps clarify the meaning.

Part D: Fill in the Gaps Questions

1. The sound /t/ in “tin” is different from /θ/ in “__________.”
2. A command usually has a __________ intonation.
3. To manage anger, you can use techniques like __________ and counting to ten.
4. The sound /l/ in “lark” is different from /r/ in “__________.”
5. Yes/no questions often end with a __________ intonation.
6. In narrative writing, it’s important to use __________ verbs and linking words.
7. Emotions like happiness and sadness are examples of __________.
8. Deep breathing helps to __________ down when feeling upset.
9. The sound /ɒ/ in “pot” is different from the sound in “__________.”
10. The vowel sound /i:/ is pronounced differently from the sound in “__________.”
11. A sentence that ends with a falling intonation is usually a __________.
12. When reporting incidents, clarity and __________ are essential.
13. “How did you do that?” is an example of a __________ question.
14. The sound /θ/ in “think” is different from the sound /t/ in “__________.”
15. Effective emotional control involves __________ and discussing feelings.
16. Intonation helps to __________ the meaning of sentences.
17. The vowel sound in “warm” is different from the sound in “__________.”
18. Commands often use __________ intonation to convey instructions.
19. Reporting incidents clearly involves giving a __________ account.
20. The sound /s/ in “sun” is different from the sound /h/ in “__________.”

This assessment covers the topics previously discussed and helps evaluate pupils’ understanding and ability to apply the concepts learned.

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