First Term Review and Revision Test Speech Work English Grammar Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 11

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

Week 11 Revision of All Topics Covered

Assessment Format:

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

Part A: Review and Revision (20 FAQ with Answers)

1. What is intonation?
   • Intonation is the rise and fall in the pitch of the voice while speaking.
2. How can you manage anger?
   • You can manage anger by talking about your feelings, deep breathing, and counting to ten.
3. What is a narrative writing?
   • Narrative writing tells a story with events happening in a logical order.
4. Why is it important to use correct intonation?
   • Correct intonation helps to make your meaning clear and makes your speech sound more natural.
5. What are consonant sounds?
   • Consonant sounds are speech sounds made by blocking the airflow in some way.
6. How do you distinguish between the sounds /t/ and /θ/?
   • /t/ is a hard sound as in “tin,” while /θ/ is a soft sound as in “thin.”
7. What is the difference between a question and a command in intonation?
   • Questions often have a rising intonation, while commands usually have a falling intonation.
8. What is a command?
   • A command is a type of sentence that tells someone to do something.
9. How do you write a narrative account?
   • Start with an introduction, then write about the events in order, and finish with a conclusion.
10. What are vowel sounds?
    • Vowel sounds are made with an open vocal tract and include sounds like /a/ and /i/.
11. Why is it important to report incidents clearly?
    • Clear reporting helps others understand what happened and take appropriate action.
12. What is the purpose of using stress in speech?
    • Stress helps to emphasize important words and clarify the meaning of sentences.
13. How does a rising intonation affect questions?
    • Rising intonation at the end of a question indicates that you are asking something.
14. What are examples of effective ways to control emotions?
    • Talking about feelings, practicing relaxation techniques, and taking deep breaths.
15. What is the difference between /l/ and /r/ sounds?
    • /l/ is pronounced with the tongue touching the roof of the mouth, while /r/ is pronounced with the tongue not touching the roof.
16. What should you do when writing a narrative?
    • Use descriptive language, organize events in order, and make sure to include a clear beginning, middle, and end.
17. How can you use intonation in a telephone conversation?
    • Use different intonation to show emotions and emphasize important points.
18. What is the sound /s/ different from /h/?
    • /s/ is a hissing sound, while /h/ is a breathy sound.
19. How do you practice intonation for commands?
    • Practice using a clear, firm voice and emphasize the action word.
20. Why is it important to use appropriate stress in sentences?
    • It helps listeners understand which words are important and what the speaker means.

Part B: Objective Questions

1. Intonation helps to __________ the meaning of sentences.
   • a) change
   • b) clarify
   • c) ignore
   • d) confuse
2. To manage anger, you can use __________.
   • a) shouting
   • b) deep breathing
   • c) hiding
   • d) ignoring
3. A narrative writing includes a __________.
   • a) recipe
   • b) story
   • c) list
   • d) report
4. The sound /θ/ is different from /t/ in __________.
   • a) tin
   • b) thin
   • c) win
   • d) pin
5. Commands usually end with __________ intonation.
   • a) rising
   • b) flat
   • c) falling
   • d) mixed
6. A question that asks for information often has __________ intonation.
   • a) flat
   • b) rising
   • c) falling
   • d) mixed
7. Effective narrative writing should have a clear __________.
   • a) structure
   • b) confusion
   • c) interruption
   • d) vagueness
8. To report an incident clearly, you should include __________.
   • a) random details
   • b) important details
   • c) slang
   • d) emotions
9. The vowel sound /ɒ/ is different from /ɔ:/ in __________.
   • a) pot
   • b) hot
   • c) hat
   • d) hit
10. The sound /l/ is different from /r/ in __________.
    • a) lock
    • b) rock
    • c) lark
    • d) part
11. Yes/no questions often have a __________ intonation at the end.
    • a) falling
    • b) rising
    • c) flat
    • d) mixed
12. Narrative writing includes using __________ to link events.
    • a) descriptive verbs
    • b) random words
    • c) numbers
    • d) colors
13. To manage emotions, you should __________ them.
    • a) hide
    • b) discuss
    • c) ignore
    • d) yell
14. Commands typically use __________ intonation.
    • a) rising
    • b) flat
    • c) falling
    • d) mixed
15. The sound /s/ in “sun” is different from the sound /h/ in __________.
    • a) hat
    • b) sun
    • c) bag
    • d) mat
16. The vowel sound in “warm” is different from the vowel sound in __________.
    • a) warm
    • b) worm
    • c) form
    • d) torn
17. Reporting incidents involves giving a __________ account.
    • a) clear
    • b) vague
    • c) brief
    • d) confusing
18. A good narrative writing should have __________.
    • a) disorganized events
    • b) descriptive language
    • c) unrelated sentences
    • d) unclear plot
19. The sound /θ/ in “think” is different from the sound /t/ in __________.
    • a) thin
    • b) tin
    • c) win
    • d) pin
20. Intonation helps to emphasize __________ words.
    • a) unimportant
    • b) confusing
    • c) important
    • d) random

Part C: Theory Questions

1. What is intonation and why is it important in communication?
2. Describe two ways to control emotions effectively.
3. How does a narrative writing differ from other types of writing?
4. Explain how rising and falling intonation can change the meaning of a sentence.
5. How can you practice distinguishing between the sounds /t/ and /θ/?
6. Why is clear reporting important when describing an incident?
7. What are some key elements to include in a narrative account?
8. How does stress placement affect the clarity of a sentence?
9. What is the role of intonation in a telephone conversation?
10. Explain the difference between the sounds /l/ and /r/.
11. How should you handle anger to avoid conflict?
12. Describe how you can use intonation to show excitement in a sentence.
13. What are the differences between a question and a command in terms of intonation?
14. Why is it important to use descriptive language in narrative writing?
15. How can practicing intonation improve your speech delivery?
16. What should you focus on when reporting an incident to ensure clarity?
17. Describe how to use verbs and linking words in narrative writing.
18. How can you use intonation to make a command more effective?
19. What are the benefits of discussing your emotions openly?
20. How does intonation help in distinguishing between different types of sentences?

Part D: True or False Questions

1. True or False: Intonation is the rise and fall of pitch in speech.
2. True or False: Commands usually end with rising intonation.
3. True or False: Narrative writing should include a clear beginning, middle, and end.
4. True or False: The sound /θ/ is pronounced the same as /t/.
5. True or False: Rising intonation is used for yes/no questions.
6. True or False: Effective emotional control can involve talking about feelings.
7. True or False: Stress placement in speech is not important for clarity.
8. True or False: Reporting incidents requires clear and detailed information.
9. True or False: The vowel sound in “pot” is the same as in “hot.”
10. True or False: The sounds /l/ and /r/ are pronounced the same.
11. True or False: A narrative account should have random and disorganized events.
12. True or False: Commands have a flat intonation pattern.
13. True or False: Using descriptive language in narrative writing is not important.
14. True or False: Intonation helps convey emotions and emphasis in speech.
15. True or False: The sound /s/ in “sun” is different from /h/ in “hat.”
16. True or False: Emotional control can involve ignoring your feelings.
17. True or False: Narrative writing does not need a conclusion.
18. True or False: Intonation can help make questions sound clearer.
19. True or False: Talking about feelings can help in managing anger.
20. True or False: Intonation has no effect on how commands are understood.

Part E: Fill in the Gaps Questions

1. Intonation is the rise and fall in __________ during speech.
2. To control anger, try __________ breathing and talking about your feelings.
3. A __________ writing tells a story in an organized way.
4. The sound /θ/ is different from /t/ because it is __________.
5. Commands usually end with __________ intonation.
6. Rising intonation often signals a __________ question.
7. A good narrative writing should have a clear __________.
8. Clear reporting involves including __________ details.
9. The vowel sound /ɒ/ is different from /ɔ:/ in words like __________.
10. The sound /l/ is pronounced differently from /r/ in __________.
11. Yes/no questions often have __________ intonation at the end.
12. Narrative writing should use __________ language to describe events.
13. To manage emotions, you should __________ them with someone.
14. Commands typically use __________ intonation to sound authoritative.
15. The sound /s/ in “sun” is different from /h/ in “__________.”
16. The vowel sound in “warm” is different from the vowel sound in __________.
17. Reporting incidents clearly involves giving a __________ account.
18. A good narrative should have well-organized __________.
19. Emotional control can involve __________ about your feelings.
20. Intonation helps to __________ important words in a sentence.