Grade Six English
Answers
Grammar
1) interrogative 2) imperative 3) declarative 4) exclamatory 5) declarative
Comprehension
1)D 5) A
Punctuation
Hello boys and girls of Grade Six! Write three sentences without punctuation marks. Read the sentences. 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 learn the difference between fact and opinion. Make sure you read carefully and complete all exercises.
GRAMMAR
WITH MY FRIEND
- Take turns to read each sentence.
Stop! Who is at the door?
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.
PUNCTUATION
THE FULL STOP
The full stop is used to end a statement or command.
E.g., I planted seeds in the garden.
THE QUESTION MARK
The question mark is used at the end of a question. E.g., Why are you crying?
THE EXCLAMATION MARK
The exclamation mark is used: i) to end a sentence which is exclaimed.
E.g., That’s awful! ii) after a word, expression or phrase which is exclaimed within a sentence. E.g., “Ouch! You pinched me!” exclaimed Tyrone.
ON MY OWN
Read each line of words carefully then put in the punctuation marks where necessary.
1. What is in that bucket
2. They sat on the beach
3. Ah I love your dress
4. Sit there
5. Who is the captain of the team
COMPOSITION
WITH MY CLASSMATES
- Read and discuss the notes.
THE LANGUAGE OF FACT AND OPINION: SIGNAL WORDS AND PHRASES
Many writers usually add opinions to facts when writing. Unfortunately, it can at times be difficult to extract the facts from the author’s opinions. Luckily, the language used itself often gives helpful clues in the forms of words and phrases that assist us in identifying statements as fact-based or opinion based.
Let us now look at some examples of those signal words and phrases being used in the sentence fragments that often precede a statement of fact or opinion:
FACT
● The last report states…
● Astrologers have recently discovered…
● According to the results for the past five years… ● The investigation confirms…
OPINION
● He suggested that…
● It is the parent’s view that… ● The report argues that… ● Some scientists suspect that…
As we can see from the above examples, the language used to introduce a statement can be helpful in indicating whether it is being framed as a fact or an opinion.
It is important for pupils to understand too that things are not always as they appear to be. At times, writers, whether consciously or not, will frame opinion as fact and vice versa. Therefore, it is important that pupils develop a clear understanding of the difference between fact and opinion.
(Adapted from
Teaching Fact and Opinion)
ON MY OWN
Read each sentence carefully.
Draw an X in the box to tell whether the statement is a
1. Some pupils said the examination was difficult. □ Fact □ Opinion
2. Scientists have proven that water exists in three states. □ Fact □ Opinion
3. The driver suggested that the tourists were unfriendly. □ Fact □ Opinion
COMPREHENSION
Goodbye boys and girls! fact or an opinion.
ON MY OWN
Study the information carefully then answer the questions which follow.
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. Which programme will start the day?
A) Mickey Mouse B) Guyana Today C) Devotion D) A Special Family
2. Which programme will be organised to assess pupils’ ability to recall details and answer questions?
A) Traffic Advice B) Commentary (Our Environment)
C) The Fashion Show D) Listening Comprehension for Grade Six
3. If you turn on your television at 10:00h, what programme would be in progress? A) Let’s Do Math B) A Special Family (movie) C) Caribbean News D) The Jerry Springer Show
4. From which programme will you get an update of the COVID pandemic in Barbados?
A) Guyana Today B) Commentary- Our Environment C) Local News D) Caribbean News
5. What is meant by Parental Discretion Advised?
A) Parents should guide children during the programme. B) Parents should not allow children to see the programme. C) Only parents should look at the programme.
D) Only children should look at the programme.