Grade Six English
Answers
Grammar 1)declarative 4) interrogative
Comprehension 1)C 2)B 2) imperative 5) exclamatory 3) interrogative
Hello boys and girls of Grade Six! Read a passage from your reader without paying attention to the punctuation marks. What happens? If we did not have these important marks in our sentences, it would have been harder for us to understand when people write. Now that you can write different kinds of sentences you will learn to punctuate them. You will also get ideas to write a descriptive composition about a place. Make sure you read carefully and complete all exercises. Enjoy your session.
GRAMMAR
WITH MY FRIEND
- Take turns to read each sentence.
Go! Who has my bag? Name the punctuation mark at the end of each sentence.
Use your reference books to find out when to use each type of punctuation mark.
WITH MY CLASSMATES
Read and discuss the notes.
THE FULL STOP
The full stop is used to end a statement or command. The children played games .
THE QUESTION MARK PUNCTUATION
The question mark is used at the end of a question. What date is the test?
THE EXCLAMATION MARK The exclamation mark is used:
i) to end a sentence which is exclaimed.
That movie is scary! ii) after a word, expression or phrase which is exclaimed within a sentence. e.g.,” Wow! That picture is beautiful.” exclaimed Harry.
ON MY OWN
Read each line of words carefully then put in the punctuation marks where necessary.
1. Where is the dustpan
2. The traffic policeman directed the traffic
3. “Ouch I hit my foot” said Ryan.
4. Sit on the last bench
5. When is the next holiday
6. I visited my grandparents last Saturday
7. Who is your best friend
8. Do you have a sharpener
COMPOSITION
WITH MY CLASSMATES
- Read and discuss the notes.
The Descriptive Composition
Describing a Place (Useful Hints)
1. When describing a place, you should choose the words carefully
so that the reader ‘sees’exactly what you are describing.
2. Collect general terms that you may need to describe the place. (Use goggle search, books magazines etc.)
3 .Talk to a person who has knowledge about the place.
4. Visit the place ( e.g., a market) to get ideas about what you see ,hear , smell, feel and taste. 5. Use your dictionary to understand the meanings of words and the the saurus to help you with synonyms.
6. Include time periods in your description. Time is an important aspect of setting.
7. Use expressions to bring out feelings in your description.
Exercise
1. Read a passage which describes a place.
2. Underline the words and phrases which describe the place. 3. Discuss your selections.
ON MY OWN
In about 120-200 words, write a composition on “A Deserted House in my Community”.
COMPREHENSION ON MY OWN
Read the passage carefully then answer the questions which follow.
I am Edward Sylvester. I was born in a sleepy village of Tortuga, Claxon- Bay on 22nd January, 1909. I am one of sixteen children born to Samuel Paul and Mary Sylvester. I attended the Brasso Caparo R. C School where I received my primary education.
At school I was active in sports, particularly cricket, which was very popular in the village. I remember playing matches with and against teams in the nearby villages of Mayo and Preysal.
At the age of fourteen I worked as an apprentice at the Trinidad Railways Transportation. I contributed my salary toward the support of our large family. My family was a religious one and we attended church regularly at the Tortuga R. C Church.
I was married to Clementine Winchester who died in 1981. We had six children, four girls and two boys. I left Trinidad Railways to work at Texaco Trinidad in Point-a Pierre. I worked in several areas of the refinery until my retirement. My children attended both primary and secondary school. Five of them now live in United States of America. One of my daughters lives at Point-a- Pierre. At present, I live alone on a small pension. I now live at Union Village, Claxton- bay. I attend the Mizpah Presbyterian Church in my village. I was involved in a very serious accident which has affected my health. My neighbours are very kind and generous to me. I try to be the same to them. My children visit me occasionally. For this, I thank God. I am now ninety-one years old. I am happy to be alive. I live each day at a time, and I always pray to see tomorrow.
(Developing Skills in Composition, New Revised Edition)
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. Where was Edward Sylvester born?
A) Mayo B) Tortuga C) Union Village D) Point-a-Pierre
2. According to the passage, the abbreviation R. C most likely means A) Roman Candle B) Remedial Center
C) Royal Charter D) Roman Catholic
3. All of these are facts about Edward Sylvester A) He was married to Clementine Winchester. B) He was raised in a religious family.
C) He had sixteen siblings.
D) He started working at the age of fourteen.
4. How many children does Edward Sylvester have? A) four B) six C) fourteen D) sixteen
5. From the details of the autobiography, Edward Sylvester most likely is _____ by his children.
A) neglected
C) helped
Goodbye boys and girls!
except
B) looked after D) given everything