Grade 6 English HL Test 08.08.2025 (TVM)

Which of the following is an example of a stereotype?

• A. “All girls like the colour pink.”

• B. “Some children enjoy sports.”

• C. “That man is wearing a blue shirt.”

• D. “The cat is sleeping.”

A stereotype is always true about every person in a group. ​ (a)  

• False
• True

Which stereotype is shown in this sentence: “Boys are better at maths than girls.”

• A. Gender stereotype

• B. Age stereotype

• C. Cultural stereotype

• D. Sports stereotype

Stereotypes are ________ ideas about groups of people that may not be true.

Why are stereotypes harmful?

• A. They help people make fair decisions.

• B. They can lead to unfair treatment of individuals.

• C. They are always true.

• D. They encourage diversity.

What does the proverb “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch” mean?

• A. Be patient and don’t assume success too early.

• B. Always count your animals.

• C. Buy chickens after they hatch.

• D. Success comes without effort.

The proverb “Actions speak louder than _______” means what you do is more important than what you say.

Which proverb means “Don’t give up during hard times”?

• A. “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.”

• B. “The early bird catches the worm.”

• C. “Too many cooks spoil the broth.”

• D. “Curiosity killed the cat.”

​ The proverb “Rome wasn’t built in a day” means important things take time to achieve. ​ (a)  

• True
• False

Match the proverb to its meaning:

• Fix small problems before they grow

• “A stitch in time saves nine.”

• “It’s better to do something late than not at all.”

• “Better late than never.”

• Don’t judge based on appearances

• “You can’t judge a book by its cover.”