Grade Six English Answers to last week’s questions
Grammar
1) Because 4) Unless
Comprehension 3) Either, or
1) The birthday party will be held on May 22, 2021.
2) The host will be eleven years old.
3) The invitee is Shem.
4) Roger’s aunt, Paula, will organise the games at the party. 5) According to the passage, the word socialize means to interact or have fun with others.
6) The invitee has been provided with a map to locate the venue or he can call 266-0627 to get more information.
7) It is necessary to reply to the host by May 15 so that he can have an estimated number of persons who will attend the party. 8) The host intends to have an enjoyable day.
The Interjection
Hello boys and girls of Grade Six! Today is a special day for all mothers. You should try to do something special for yours. On this page, you have the privilege to study the final part of speech - the interjection. You will also be introduced to the parts of a business letter. You should compare the format of this letter with the one you had last week. Have a wonderful session!
GRAMMAR
2) Although 5) before
WITH MY FRIEND
- Read each line of words aloud.
“Ouch!” exclaimed Winston when he hit his elbow.
“Wow!” That dress is gorgeous.
- Circle the words which express emotion or call the attention of a person. - These words are called interjections.
- Use your reference books to find out more about interjections.
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! That orange is sour,” said Richard.
ON MY OWN
Exercise 1
Read each sentence carefully then pick out the 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
“Shhh!” whispered Anthony to his friend after hearing the foot steps on the stairs.
“Yuck!” exclaimed Rita when she was given ginger beer to drink.
“Aha! I ‘ve found your hiding place.
“Oops! I spilled milk,” said Alana.
That dear little kitten, alas, was cold and hungry.
COMPOSITION WITH MY FRIEND
Discuss the notes.
BUSINESS LETTERS
interjections.
A business letter is written to someone you may or may not know well. It is more formal than a personal letter. It may be written to request information, to purchase something, to inquire about something, to make adjustment for something that you bought and to give explanations or opinions.
ON MY OWN
In about 120 to 150 words, write a letter to a leader in your community giving three reasons why you have nominated a certain woman as “Mother of the Week.”
COMPREHENSION ON MY OWN
Study a family’s Mother’s Day Programme carefully then answer the questions which follow.
PROGRAMME
Questions
Read each question carefully then draw a heavy black line through the letter (A, B, C or D) which is nearest to the answer you choose.
1. What is the third A) Dance
item on the programme? B) Poem C) Song
2. According to the programme, who will perform the medley of songs? A) Ryan & Kim B) Everyone
C) Dale & Ann D) Petal’s family
3. Which items would most likely include groups of children to do verses?
A) Four and Five C) Eight and Nine
B) Six and Eight D) Nine and Ten
4. Dale and Ann will perform Item ____________. A) nine B) eight C) six
D) Message
D) one
5. According to the programme which statement is false? A) The programme begins with a welcome dance. B) Grandpa Joe will give a message.
C) Everyone will sing “Happy Mother’s Day” D) The finale will include all children
Goodbye boys and girls!