Year 6 Vocabulary (Word Level)

Animals and Their YoungAdult animal Young        Adult

animal Young

antbearbutterflycatdogduckeagleelephantflyfoxfroggoatgoosehorsekangaroo

grubcubcaterpillarkittenpuppyducklingeagletcalfmaggotcubtadpolekidgoslingfoaljoey

 

chickencockroachcowdeerlionmosquitoowlpigsealsheepswantigerwaspwhalewolf

chicknymphcalffawncublarvaowletpigletcalflambcygnetcubgrubcalfcub

Animals1. Some common mammals 

      bear       dog       goa       mon       she

      buffalo      cat

      elephant      fox

t      horse      lion

key      rabbit      rat

ep      tiger      whale

2. Some common birds

      crow      duck

      eagle      goose

      parrot      rooster

      swallow      swan

3. Some common fishes

eel piranha salmon shark4. Some common reptiles

crocodile lizard snake tortoise5. Some common amphibians

frog salamander 

6. Some common insects

      ant      bee

      butterfly      cockroach

      grasshopper      mosquito

      moth      termite

More mammals

     

beaver camel dolphin donkey

giraffe guinea pig hippopotamus kangaroo

leopard otter mousedeer orang-utan

rhinoceros tapir wolf zebra

More birds

     

budgerigar canary hawk mynah

ostrich peacock seagull turkeyMore reptiles      

crocodile chameleon python turtleMore insects      

dragonfly grasshopper louse praying

mantisOther animals      

caterpillar centipede crab lobster

leech prawn scorpion snail

spider tadpole worm

Buildings and Places  Descriptionabattoirairport

a place where some animals are killed for their meat

arch a place where aeroplanes land and take offa curved part of a building

   

archivesatticauditorium

a place where historical documents or public records are kepta small room just beneath the roofa hall where a large group of people can gather

 

bakerybankbathroombeachbedroomborderbridge

a place where bread, cakes and pastries are baked and/or solda place where money or valuables are kepta place where people can take a bath or wash upa sandy shore along the seaa room where people sleepthe outer edge or area that divides two states or countriesa structure which is built to cross rivers

 

bungalowbus stopcanteencampcemeterychapelchimney

a single-storeyed house that is surrounded by a compound (in Asia it can be more than one storey)a place where people wait for the busa place in a building where food is solda place where people stay in huts or tentsa place where dead people are burieda small church where Christians go to praya structure on the roof of a building where smoke can come out

 

churchcinemacityclassroomcliniccollegecommunity hallcontinentcornerdome

a place where Christians worship and sing hymnsa place where people go to watch filmsa big and important towna room where children study in schoola place where sick people can see a doctora place where students go to study after they leave schoola place where people gather for events or celebrationsone of the seven large pieces of land on the eartha place where two walls meeta round roof with a circular base

 

emporiumentranceestateexhibition hallfactoryfarmfieldfire stationflatsgaragegardengymnasium

a large shop where many things are solda door or gate where people can go ina large piece of land where crops are growna place where things are put on display for people to seea place where things are manufactured or madea place where vegetables are grown and animals are rearedan open area where people can play gamesthe headquarters of a fire brigadea building with many small apartments where people livea place where cars are kept or repaireda place where plants, trees and flowers are growna place where people can use equipment to exercise

 

harbourhangar

a place where ships can shelter or docka large building in which aeroplanes are kept

 

holehomehospitalhostelhotelislandjailjunction

a hollow space in something solid such as a wall or the grounda place where people stay or livea place where sick or injured people can get medical helpa building where people (e.g. students, workers) can stay for a pricea building with rooms for people to stay for a pricea piece of land with water all around ita place where criminals are locked upa place where roads or railway tracks cross

 

junglekitchenlaboratorylakelaundrylibrarylighthouse

a place where trees and plants grow thickly, a tropical foresta place where people prepare or cook fooda place with scientific equipment for doing scientific tests or for teaching sciencea large area of water surrounded by landa place where clothes are washed and ironeda place where people can read and borrow booksa lighted tower to warn and guide ships

 

marketminaret

a place where goods are bought and solda tall narrow tower attached to a mosque

 

minemortuarymosquemuseumofficeorphanagepagoda

a place where minerals and metals are dug and collecteda place where dead bodies are kept before they are burieda place where Muslims go to praya place where historical objects or antiques are kept on display for people to see

palaceparkparliamentpeninsula

a place where people worka place where children without parents livea tower used for religious worship by Buddhists – each storey has a decorated roofa place where kings and their families livea large open area with trees, flowers and grass – where people can walk around or relaxa place where the laws of the country are made and passedan area of land almost surrounded by the sea

 

petrol stationpierplaygroundpolice stationpondpost officerailway stationreservoir

a place where people can get fuel for vehiclesa place where boats or ships load or unload goods or where passengers get on or offa place where children can play on swings, seesaws, etc.a place where the police worka small area of watera place where people can buy stamps, post letters, etc.a place where people can take trains to travel

a place where water is collected and stored

 

roofrubber estatesawmill

the top part of a buildinga place where rubber trees are growna place where logs are sawn or cut into planks

 

schoolseasitting roomstadiumstoreroomsupermarkettaxi standtempletheatre

a place where children are educateda very large area of salty watera part of the house where people sit and relaxa place with rows of seats and where sports events take placea room where things can be kepta large shop where most types of food and other things needed in the home are sold or boughta place where people can wait for taxisa place where Buddhists, Hindus or Sikhs praya building with a stage where plays, dramas, etc. are performed

 

townuniversitywarehouse

a place where many people live and worka place where students go for higher educationa big building to keep or store things

 

Clothing and Footwear

Figure A

1. shawl2. handkerchief3. cheongsam4. shoes

Figure B

1. shirt2. belt3. trousers4. socks

Figure C

1. badge2. uniform3. boots

Figure D

1. dress2. sandals

Figure E

1. veil2. glove

Figure F

1. cap2. T-shirt3. jeans

Figure G

1. blouse2. coat3. skirt

Figure H

1. jacket2. necktie

Figure I

1. dungarees2. sweater

Figure J

    sari

Figure K

1. singlet2. shorts3. clogs

Figure L

1. scarf2. flip-flops

Figure M

1. songkok2. sarong

Figure N

    pyjamas

Figure O

       tracksuit

 

Flowers

balsama flower which is red or pink in colour

bougainvillaeatiny red and purple flowers of a tropical climbing shrub

cannaa pink, yellow or red flower

carnationa small pink, red or white flower

chrysanthemuma large yellow flower with long thin petals

dahliaa brightly coloured flower grown from tuberous roots

daisya small white flower with a yellow centre

gardeniaa large white or yellow sweet-smelling flower

hibiscusthe national flower of Malaysia; red, pink, white or yellow in colour

jasminea white or yellow flower with a sweet smell

lilya flower that comes in different shapes and colours

lotusa type of water lily found on the surface of ponds

morning glorya purple flower which opens only in the morning

orchida flower that comes in unique shapes and colours

rosea peach, red, pink or yellow flower with a nice smell

sunflowera large yellow flower

tulipa large bell-shaped or cup-shaped flower

Food and Drinks  Description

beefbiscuitbreadbunburger

the meat of a cowa flat, thin crisp cake made from doughfood made from flour, water and yeast mixed together and then bakeda small round flat bread rollfried or grilled meat served in a bread roll

 

chapati a type of Indian flat bread made from flour

chocolatecooking oilcoffeecurryfishgarlicginger

a sweet made from cocoa beansoil used to cook fooda drink made from coffee beansa dish of meat, vegetable, etc. cooked with hot spicesa type of seafoodan onion-like plant with a strong taste and smellthe root of the ginger plant

 

groundnutice creammilkmuttonnasi lemaknoodlesonionorangepie

a type of nut that grows undergrounda popular, sweet frozen food made from milk fata white liquid produced by cows and goatsthe meat of a fully-grown sheep or goata popular Malaysian dish made of rice and coconut milk, and eaten with meat and ikan bilis, etc.long narrow strips made of floura round vegetable with a strong smell and flavoura round, juicy citrus fruit with thick reddish–yellow skinmeat, vegetables or fruit covered with pastry and baked

 

porridgericeroti canaisaladsaltsandwichsaucesoupsugarsyrupteatinned foodvegetables

rice or oats boiled in water or milka type of tropical grain that is cooked and eatenan Indian pancake which is eaten with currya mixture of raw fruit and/or vegetablesa white substance added to food to make it saltytwo slices of bread with some filling in betweena thick liquid used to add more flavour to fooda liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, etc. in watera sweet-tasting substance obtained from sugar cane to sweeten food and drinksa thick, sweet liquid made from sugar and watera drink made from tea leavesfood that has been put into cansfood from plants or parts of a plant (e.g. carrots, beans)

Fruit

1. apple 7.   guava 13. papaya2. banana 8.   jackfruit 14. pear3. cherry 9.   lychee 15. pineapple4. ciku 10. mango 16. plum5. durian 11. mangosteen 17. strawberry6. grapes 12. orange 18. watermelon

Gender (Masculine and Feminine)Masculine Feminine       Masculine Feminine

actorauthor

actressauthoress

  fatherfiancé

motherfiancée

bachelorbearbilly goatboarboyBoy Scoutbridegroombrotherbuck (deer)bullbullockcockconductorcolt (young horse)dogdrakedukeemperormanmastermonknephewpeacockpoetpolicemanprince

spinstershe-bearnanny goatsowgirlGirl Guidebridesisterdoecowheiferhenconductressfillybitchduckduchessempresswomanmistressnunniecepeahenpoetesspolicewomanprincessewemadam

foxgandergentlemengrandfathergodhawkheadmasterheheirherohosthunterhusbandkingladlionlordmalestallion (horse)stewardsultantailortigertom catuncleusherwaiter

vixengooseladygrandmothergoddessbowessheadmistresssheheiressheroinehostesshuntresswifequeenlasslionessladyfemalemarestewardesssultanadressmakertigresscatauntusherettewaitresswidow

ram (sheep)sirson

daughter widowerwizard witch

Meal and Utensils

1. bowl2. cup3. teaspoon4. saucer5. pan6. pot7. glass8. chopsticks9. knife10. fork11. plate12. spoon

13. bottle

OccupationsOccupation    Description

actor/actressacrobat  

performs or acts in a play, show or dramaperforms or does stunts and tricks during a show

   

architectartistattendantastronaut

 

designs or draws plans for houses or buildingscreates works of art, especially drawings or paintingsserves or helps people in a public placetravels to space in a spacecraft

   

astronaut        astronomer   studies the position of stars, planets, etc.

authorbakerbarberbus conductorbus driverbusinessmanbutchercarpentercashierclerkcoachcobblercook/chefdancerdecoratordentistdeveloperdrivereditorelectricianengineerfarmerfirefighterfishermanfishmongerfloristgarbage collectorgardener

writes booksbakes bread, cakes and pastriescuts men’s haircollects bus fares from passengersdrives a busis involved in buying or selling, etc.sells meat at a stall or shopmakes and repairs wooden objects and structuresreceives or pays out money in banks, shops, etc.types letters, keeps accounts or records in an officetrains a sportsperson or teamrepairs or mends shoescooks food in a restaurant or eating placedances for a livingdecorates houses, office buildings, etc.takes care of people’s teethbuilds houses, office buildings, etc.drives a caredits or is in charge of books or newspapersrepairs and fits electrical things and does wiringbuilds roads, building, bridges, etc.grows vegetables and/or rears animals to sellputs out firescatches fish, prawns, squids, etc.

goldsmithgrocerguardhawkerheadmasterhunterinspector (police)labourerlawyerlibrarianlocksmithmaidmechanicmidwifemusiciannursenewspaper vendoroffice boyopticianphotographerpilotplumberpolicemanporterpostmanreporterrubber tappersailor

sells fish in the marketsells flowers in a shopcollects rubbishlooks after plants, trees and flowers in the gardenmakes jewellery and things (e.g. rings,chains) out of goldsells vegetables, fruits and groceriesis in charge of the security of a building or placesells food on the streetis in charge of a schoolhunts and kills animals and birdslooks into crime and solves criminal casesdoes manual labour or workgives advice to people about laws, represents people in courtsis in charge of a librarymakes keys, repairs and fixes locksearns a living doing houseworkrepairs vehicles, machines, etc.helps to deliver babiesis skilled at playing musical instrumentsworks in a hospital or clinic and takes care of sick or injured peoplesells newspaper and magazinesdoes odd jobs in an office, runs errandstests people’s eyesight, makes and sells spectacles or contact lenses to people who need them

salesmanscientistshopkeepersingersoldiersurgeonsweepertailorteachertelephone operatortrishaw rider

takes pictures of things, events and peopleflies an aeroplanefixes and repairs pipes and tapshelps to keep law and orderhelps to carry luggageworks in a post office and delivers letters and parcelswrites news for newspapers or televisiontaps rubber from rubber treesworks on a shipsells goodsis good or skilled in scienceis in charge of a shopsings songs, especially in publicworks in the army to defend the countryoperates on sick peoplekeeps the floor or road clean by sweeping itsews and makes clothes for peopleteaches pupils at schoolconnects telephone callstakes you where you want to go in a trishaw for a price

   

village headmanveterinarianwaiter/waitresswatchmanzookeeper

 

is in charge of a villageis a doctor who treats animals that are sick or injuredserves food to people in a restaurantguards buildings, factories and premisesis in charge of a zoo and looks after the animals

Parts of the Body

1. head 11. eyebrow 20. hand2. neck 12. eye 21. finger3. waist 13. nose 22. fingernail4. elbow 14. mouth 23. thumb5. arm 15. teeth 24. wrist6. leg 16. lips 25. foot7. thigh 17. cheek 26. ankle8. knee 18. ear 27. heel9. face 19. hair 28. toe10. forehead    

Plants and Trees

bamboo

              

cactus                                              coconut

oil palm

creeper lotus

angsana

moss mushroom

thorn weed ferns maize

fir

              

mangrove                                          rattan

rubber

TransportationAir

aeroplane flying boat helicopterLand

ambulance bicycle bus Cart

coach jeep lorry Car

motorcycle scooter taxi

train trishaw vanWater

boat ferry hovercraft

junk motorboat raft

sampan ship speedboat

VocabularyUPSR Paper 1 (A1 - 10)Word Level (A1 - 4)

    UPSR Format    

       

 

Qestions 1 - 4 A sentence with a missing word, is given. For each blank, three or four option are given.

 

       

  Types of Vocabular

y Items1. Places2. Objects3. Games4. Transport5. Clothing6. Occupa

 

tions7. Hobbies8. Animals9. Animal homes10. Relationships11. Buildings

UPSR-CLONED QUESTION

UPSR 2007: Question 1Choose the best word to complete the sentence.

It was cold so Qistina put on a ___________.A shirt      C sweaterB blouse   D raincoat

UPSR-CLONED QUESTION

UPSR 2007: Question 4Choose the best word to complete the sentence.

The man led the horse into the _______.A pen    C stableB nest    D kennel

HOW TO SCORE AN

'A'

Read the instructions carefully.

For each question, read the sentence given carefully. You need to understand the sentence in order to answer the question.

If there are pictures given, look at them carefully.

Look at the options and choose the word that best fits the

sentence.

To check your answer, read the sentence using the answer you have chosen.

HOT TIPS You are advised to spend only four minutes on Questions 1 – 4. Make sure you understand the sentences before choosing your answer. Look at the context (situation) in the sentences. Answer all the questions.