MINISTRY OF EDUCATION ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA 2013 GRADE SIX NATIONAL ASSESSMENT LANGUAGE ARTS PAPER 2 June 04, 2013 65 Marks TIME: 1 Hour and 40 Minutes Student ID: Fill in your Student ID immediately. Do not write in the space below. For official use only Sections Marked by: Checked by: 1. Comprehension (Prose) (20 marks) 2. Comprehension (Poetry) (5 marks) 3. Comprehension (Advertisement) (5 marks) 4. Grammar, Vocab. & Spelling (35 marks) Total 65 marks
- 1 - Section 1 Reading Comprehension (20 Marks) Read the following passage carefully then answer each of the questions. Around Easter, kites are a familiar sight in the skies above. The spectacle of colour, shape and size, that may be homemade or store bought, can be seen dancing to the music of the breeze. Today, kites are mainly used for recreation but throughout history kites have had many other uses. In some countries, kites had cultural, religious and national significance. Ancient Chinese flew kites over their homes to drive out evil spirits. Some Pacific Islanders make kites to resemble birds and used them to send messages to heaven. In Hawaii, kites were used to establish land ownership. Kites were released in the air and where they landed a claim was made. In the United States kites were once the premier weather instruments and were also used by the military to observe the enemy and send messages between the troops. Through experiments with kites, scientists have learned about aerodynamics, the study of forces put into action by moving air. They learned that when kites are held in a slanting position by the string, this caused the wind to push the bottom or underside of the kite. At the same time the wind rushes around the edges and drags some of the air from the top or upper-side. Since the push of the air underneath is greater than the air pressing on the kite from the top, the kite stays in the air. Airplanes fly using the same idea except planes must keep moving rapidly to make the pressure above and below their wings different. Today s kite enthusiasts are not necessarily experimenting. In fact, many persons consider kite flying to be relaxing, simple and safe, but avid kite fliers would caution of some dangers associated with the activity. Persons are warned not to fly kites during thunder storms, near airports or electrical poles and certainly not near trees. Another safety rule is related to
- 2 - materials used in kite making. Wires and metals that conduct electricity should also not be used. Future generations will continue to enjoy the thrill of making kites and watching them take to the air. They will also continue to be fascinated by the antics of kites in the breeze. However, the kites they make will be very different from those of today and the past. Section 1A (5 marks) Write T for True and F for False at the end of each statement. 1. All kites are made in the same way. 2. Scientists in the United States invented kites. 3. Kite flying is a safe activity. 4. The history of kites goes back to ancient civilizations. 5. Airplanes and kites have some similarity.
- 3 - Section 1B (10 marks) In the numbers 6-10 circle the letter beside the word or phrase that means the same as the underlined word. 6. Around Easter, kites are a familiar sight in the skies above. (Line 1) A. memorable B. common C. unusual D. beautiful 7. Through experiments with kites scientists have learned about aerodynamics, the study of forces put into action by moving air. (Line 14) A. scientific study of how planes fly B. the way objects move through air C. how kites are able to fly D. the circulation of wind 8. Avid kite fliers would caution of some dangers associated with the activity. (Line 23) A. devoted B. uninterested C. careless D. courageous 9. Future generations will continue to enjoy the thrill of making kites and watching them take to the air. (Line 29) A. feeling the rush of air B. ways kites fly C. feeling of excitement D. experience of making kites 10. They will also continue to be fascinated by the antics of kites in the breeze. (Line 31) A. length of time B. behaviour C. foolishness D. designs
- 4 - In numbers 11-15 circle the letter beside the best answer. 11. In order for planes to fly A. they must move very fast B. a strong breeze must be blowing C. air must move the wings D. the two wings must be different 12. Rules for flying kites should be observed to A. allow kite flyers to be safe B. prevent the kite from flying away C. help the kite to go up in the air D. prevent danger to person and environment 13. Because kite flying is a sport A. persons compete against each other B. some kites fly higher than others C. persons relax while flying kites D. different cultures engage in flying 14. The passage A. provided information about kites B. told a story about kites C. explained different ways to fly kites D. discussed how various cultures used kites 15. In some cultures kites were A. worshipped as gods B. used as messengers to gods C. thought to possess spirits D. viewed as spirits of the dead
- 5 - Section 1C (5 marks) Answer the following questions in complete sentences by using information from the passage. 16. In your own words explain how kites fly. (2 marks) 17. State a warning you would give to someone who wants to fly kites? (1 mark) 18. Describe TWO ways in which future kites would be different from those of the past and present. (2 marks)
- 6 - Section 2 (5 Marks) Read the poem below carefully then answer the following questions. Circle the best answer. A kite is a dancer Poised and sleek Moving to the tempo of the wind With swaying tails and waving bows In the sky she puts on various shows The slowly moving clouds Look down upon the sight As the kite dips and dives in delight While shifting with a timing that is smooth To the windy trumpeters jazzy grove And when the windy band Plays a carnival song With a rhythm that is loud and strong The kite prances in time to the beat Like revellers on Market Street But on a sultry summer day When the grass almost stand still And the wind s music has lost its thrill With her head held high She still moves slowly in the sky
- 7-19. Line 1 is an example of A. alliteration B. a metaphor C. personification D. a simile 21. The dancer in stanza 2 is A. awkward B. erratic C. graceful D. hesitant 20. The third and fourth stanzas contrast A. calypso and jazz B. carnival and summer C. happy and sad songs D. windy and calm days 22. The imagery in the poem deals mainly with A. smell and taste B. sound and sight C. taste and touch D. touch and sound 23. What tone is evoked in the last stanza? A. angry and frustrated B. lively and happy C. quiet and calm D. sad and lonely
- 8 - Section 3 (5 Marks) Read this advertisement carefully then answer the questions. At Devil s Bridge On Monday 1 st July, 2013 From 9:00am to 5:00pm CATEGORIES Biggest Kite Most Colourful Most Original Highest Flying Kite Smallest Kite Persons may enter any two categories. Entrants should be between the ages of 5 to 15 years old. All persons under age 8 must work with a parent, guardian or other adult during the competition. PRIZES Prizes will be awarded for the different categories. Application forms are available from your schools. Please return completed forms before June 28 th with the registration fee of $10.00
- 9-24. The last day for entering the competition is A. 1 st July B. 28 th June C. 27 th June D. 31 st May 26. All competitors are required to A. make kites B. enter all categories C. purchase a kite D. partner with an adult 28. Who would require an adult partner? 25. Devil s Bridge is an ideal place for the event because A. it is far from St. John s B. it is a popular tourist attraction C. it is usually windy D. the waves are rough 27. Which category is NOT included in the advertisement? A. creativity B. height C. size D. texture A. Angel, age 4 B. Justin, age 8 C. Maki, age 11 D. Sari, age 16 Section 4 Grammar, Punctuation, Vocabulary and Spelling (35 Marks) Section 4A Name the part of speech of the word underlined in each sentence. Circle the letter beside your answer. 29. I was afraid to mention it. A. adjective B. conjunction C. noun D. pronoun 31. The hunter froze with fear on seeing the lion. A. adverb B. interjection C. preposition D. verb 30. Joe s brother-in-law is a business man. A. conjunction B. noun C. pronoun D. verb 32. Do you know the carpenter who lives in this house? A. conjunction B. noun C. pronoun D. verb
- 10 - Section 4B Circle the letter beside the answer that will correctly complete each sentence. 33. At this time tomorrow I in China. A. arrive B. arrived C. arrives D. will arrive 34. Have you dinner? A. ate B. eaten C. eat D. eating 35. We to town last Saturday. A. did go B. did went C. go D. went 36. Open the door; Brenda. A. are coming B. coming C. is coming D. comes Section 4C Underline the part of the sentence that is indicated in the bracket. 37. The teacher gave Keman a pencil. (direct object) 38. On the table are plates and glasses. (subject) 39. Donalis was asked to repeat the question. (simple predicate) 40. Kimba taught Dawn some new dance steps. (indirect object) Section 4D In each sentence there is an error. Write the correction in the bracket. 41. Four weeks are a long time. ( ) 42. Somebody found the wallet under their desk. ( ) 43. The cherries in the pie tastes sour. ( ) 44. Kendra felt like eating, singing and sleep. ( ) 45. The weather was not as worse as it was a week ago. ( )
- 11 - Section 4E In each sentence circle the letter beside the phrase that gives the meaning of the underlined word. 46. The lawyer presented his case in court. A. an open space surrounded by a building B. place where tennis is played C. home of high ranking dignitaries D. place or administration of justice 47. Tired runners often pour water over their heads. A. have little or no money B. to rain heavily C. to make liquid flow unto D. to flow quickly in large amounts 48. The woman charged the gift to her credit card. A. set a price for B. add to an account C. put electrical energy in D. get police statement indicating guilt 49. In difficult times I can bank on your support. A. a place for saving money B. land along the side of a river C. to depend on someone D. to make an airplane slant to one side Section 4F In the brackets provided, indicate if each sentence is simple (S), compound (CD) or complex (CX). 50. Paul s bus was late. ( ) He was feeling anxious because it was his first day at a new school. ( stopped but it was not the right one. ( ) A bus arrived and ) He had to be at school for 8:15 and his watch was indicating 8:05. ( ) At that moment another bus arrived. ( )
- 12 - Section 4G Read each sentence then circle the word that would best complete the sentence. 51. He plans to clean his room and the furniture. disarrange misarrange rearrange unarrange 53. The materials are colourful. decoration decorative decorator decorum 52. A volcano that has not erupted for sometimes is activeless disactive inactive unactive 54. Jena s wedding day was one of great happiness happily happiment happening Section 4H From the box select a synonym for each of the underlined words. Write the synonyms on the lines given. flourish miniature courtesy short imitate florist moist greetings 55. The tiny statue is exactly like the original. 56. Her politeness made me feel welcome. 57. It was easy for the dancers to copy the new moves. 58. The children seemed to thrive in the new school. 59. The plants thrive in the damp environment. END OF TEST.