Grade Six English
Answers to last week’s exercises: Grammar
1) and 2) Although
6) but 7) neither,nor Comprehension
1)B 3) because 8) since 4) Either,or 9) unless
Hello boys and girls of Grade Six!
5) before 10)both, and
This week you will learn more about the interjection and test your skills to determine the function of words in sentences. You will also be guided to write and understand imagery in poetry. Sit at your desk and work confidently.
GRAMMAR WITH MY FRIEND
- Read each line of words aloud.
“Wow!” exclaimed Sharon when she saw the beautiful picture.
“Ah!” shouted the players when Joe hit the ball over the bounary. - Circle the words which express emotion or call the attention of a
peson.
- These words are called interjections.
- Use your reference books to find out more about interjections.
The Interjection
- The interjection is a word or expression used to show some emotion or to call the attention of a person.
- An interjection can be an exclamatory sound.
For example: “Ugh! This pie tastes horrible,” said my brother.
ON MY OWN Exercise 1
Read each sentence carefully then pick out the interjections. 1.”Shhh!” whispered the pupil as the teacher approached the classroom. 2. “Ah!” This soup is delicious,” exclaimed Grandma.
3. “Ouch! You are hurting me,” shouted George to his brother. 4. “Wow! I love your hairstyle,” said my friend.
5. “Ugh! This mango is rotten,” remarked Alice.
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Exercise 2
Read each sentence carefully then choose the function of the word which is underlined.
Draw a heavy black line through the letter (A, B, C or D) which is near the answer you choose.
1. Each day the plants are watered thoroughly. A) Noun B) Adverb C) Preposition D) Adjective
2. Please light the fire. A) Verb
C) Adverb
3. I bought a bouquet of flowers for my aunt. A) Noun B) Adjective C) Conjunction D) Adverb
4. The man and his wife travelled to Georgetown. A) Adverb B) Adjective C) Verb D) Conjunction
5. The mat is on the floor A) Pronoun C) Preposition
COMPOSITION
WITH MY FRIEND
Read and discuss the notes. Writing Poetry
Imagery
B) Preposition D) Conjunction
B) Preposition D) Verb
In poetry, imagery is used to represent objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses. see smell taste touch
Usually, it is thought that imagery makes use of particular words that create visual representation of ideas in our minds. However, this idea is but partially correct. Imagery, to be realistic, turns out to be more complex than just a picture. The word “imagery” is associated with mental pictures. We imagine these pictures through the mind’s eye. These word pictures are called images. The images or imagery help us to see vividly or clearly the things or ideas which are being described.
EXERCISE
- Re-read the poem you had on last week’s page and underline imagery
which appeal to each sense.
- Take turns to read as many poems as you can.
- Identify verses which appeal to each sense.
ON MY OWN
Write your own poem with at least two types of imagery.
COMPREHENSION
hear
ON MY OWN
Read the poem carefully then answer the questions which follow.
The Town Child
I live in the town in the street:
It is crowded with traffic and feet. There are buses and motors and trams. I wish there were meadows and lambs.
The houses all wait in a row,
There is smoke everywhere I go, I don’t like the noise I hear
I wish there were woods very near.
There is only one thing that I love’ And that is the sky far above. There is plenty of room in the blue For castles of cloud and me, too!
(Practising Comprehension: A Skilled Approach)
Questions
Read each question carefully then draw a heavy black line through the letter (A, B, C or D) which is near the answer you choose.
1) The main idea of the poem is that the poet
A) wants to express his love for life in a town.
B) expresses his appreciation for the busy life in the town C) wants the readers to know that life in a town is enjoyable. D) tells us the various aspects of town life which he dislikes.
It is crowded with traffic and feet’
2) The line ‘
A) people are busy shuffling their feet.
B) people stand around vehicles and block the traffic.
C) the street is busy with people walking and vehicles moving. D) people cover their bodies so only their feet can be seen.
3) Which lines rhyme in the second stanza?
A) 1 and 2 B) 1 and 3
C) 2 and 4 D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
4) All of these pairs of words rhyme in the poem except A) street, feet B) trams, lambs C) hear, near D) love, too
5) The poet wants to escape to the sky because A) there are plenty of clouds there.
B) he wants to enjoy a quieter life.
C) he loves the colour of the sky.
D) he is scared about his present life.
means
Goodbye boys and girls!