English Sample Paper - 2 | Sample Papers for Class 5 PDF Download

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English 
Class: 5          Marks: 50 
Date:            Time: 2 hrs 
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:- 
> Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. 
> This question paper is divided into four sections. 
SECTION A     (Reading)                
SECTION B     (Writing)                 
SECTION C     (Grammar)             
SECTION D    (Literature)                  
 
SECTION – A (READING) 
Q.I. Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions: 
Many years ago, at the foothills of the Kaatskill Mountains, was a little village. In the 
village there lived a simple, good –natured fellow named Rip Van Winkle. He was a very 
kind neighbor always ready to help anyone. Everyone in the village liked him. The children 
of the village shouted with joy whenever they saw him because he played with them, he 
taught them to fly kites and shoot marbles, and told them long stories. 
The only problem with Rip was that he was very lazy. He did not work on his own farm 
and just idled away his time. His fences were falling to pieces. His cow was going astray. 
Weeds grew on his farm. Rip’s constant companion was his dog, named Wolf.  
One autumn day, he was going towards the mountains with his dog, Wolf. Hearing his 
named called out, Rip saw a man carrying a keg up the mountain and required help. 
Together, they proceeded to a hollow in which Rip discovered the source of thunderous 
noises and soon fell asleep. 
A. Complete the following sentences:       
i. The little village was at ___________________________ 
? The foothills of the Kaatskill Mountains  
ii. Everyone in the village liked Rip because he ____________________ 
? Good – natured fellow 
iii. Rip used to tell _________________ to the children. 
? Long stories  
iv. He also taught them to __________________________________ 
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English 
Class: 5          Marks: 50 
Date:            Time: 2 hrs 
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:- 
> Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. 
> This question paper is divided into four sections. 
SECTION A     (Reading)                
SECTION B     (Writing)                 
SECTION C     (Grammar)             
SECTION D    (Literature)                  
 
SECTION – A (READING) 
Q.I. Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions: 
Many years ago, at the foothills of the Kaatskill Mountains, was a little village. In the 
village there lived a simple, good –natured fellow named Rip Van Winkle. He was a very 
kind neighbor always ready to help anyone. Everyone in the village liked him. The children 
of the village shouted with joy whenever they saw him because he played with them, he 
taught them to fly kites and shoot marbles, and told them long stories. 
The only problem with Rip was that he was very lazy. He did not work on his own farm 
and just idled away his time. His fences were falling to pieces. His cow was going astray. 
Weeds grew on his farm. Rip’s constant companion was his dog, named Wolf.  
One autumn day, he was going towards the mountains with his dog, Wolf. Hearing his 
named called out, Rip saw a man carrying a keg up the mountain and required help. 
Together, they proceeded to a hollow in which Rip discovered the source of thunderous 
noises and soon fell asleep. 
A. Complete the following sentences:       
i. The little village was at ___________________________ 
? The foothills of the Kaatskill Mountains  
ii. Everyone in the village liked Rip because he ____________________ 
? Good – natured fellow 
iii. Rip used to tell _________________ to the children. 
? Long stories  
iv. He also taught them to __________________________________ 
 
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? To fly kites and shoot marbles  
v. Rip had a dog whose name was ____________________________ 
? wolf 
 
B. Mention things that prove that Rip was lazy:      
i. _____________________________________________ 
? His fences were falling to pieces 
ii. _____________________________________________ 
? His crow was going astray 
iii. _____________________________________________ 
? Weeds grew on his farm  
 
C. Find out the opposite words of the following from the passage:  
i. disliked _________________ 
? liked 
ii. Cruel ___________________ 
? kind 
 
 
SECTION – B (WRITING) 
Q.2. Write a letter to your friend telling him/ her about your plans to visit him/her during 
vacations.         
OR 
 
With the help of the hints given below write a paragraph on ‘How I spend my Sundays’. 
(80-100 words) 
Sunday------------ a day of rest and relaxation-------------- get up leisurely------------- 
Favourite breakfast----------------free and joyful mood-------------go to the market--------------
- delicious dinner----------------sleep. 
 
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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English 
Class: 5          Marks: 50 
Date:            Time: 2 hrs 
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:- 
> Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. 
> This question paper is divided into four sections. 
SECTION A     (Reading)                
SECTION B     (Writing)                 
SECTION C     (Grammar)             
SECTION D    (Literature)                  
 
SECTION – A (READING) 
Q.I. Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions: 
Many years ago, at the foothills of the Kaatskill Mountains, was a little village. In the 
village there lived a simple, good –natured fellow named Rip Van Winkle. He was a very 
kind neighbor always ready to help anyone. Everyone in the village liked him. The children 
of the village shouted with joy whenever they saw him because he played with them, he 
taught them to fly kites and shoot marbles, and told them long stories. 
The only problem with Rip was that he was very lazy. He did not work on his own farm 
and just idled away his time. His fences were falling to pieces. His cow was going astray. 
Weeds grew on his farm. Rip’s constant companion was his dog, named Wolf.  
One autumn day, he was going towards the mountains with his dog, Wolf. Hearing his 
named called out, Rip saw a man carrying a keg up the mountain and required help. 
Together, they proceeded to a hollow in which Rip discovered the source of thunderous 
noises and soon fell asleep. 
A. Complete the following sentences:       
i. The little village was at ___________________________ 
? The foothills of the Kaatskill Mountains  
ii. Everyone in the village liked Rip because he ____________________ 
? Good – natured fellow 
iii. Rip used to tell _________________ to the children. 
? Long stories  
iv. He also taught them to __________________________________ 
 
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? To fly kites and shoot marbles  
v. Rip had a dog whose name was ____________________________ 
? wolf 
 
B. Mention things that prove that Rip was lazy:      
i. _____________________________________________ 
? His fences were falling to pieces 
ii. _____________________________________________ 
? His crow was going astray 
iii. _____________________________________________ 
? Weeds grew on his farm  
 
C. Find out the opposite words of the following from the passage:  
i. disliked _________________ 
? liked 
ii. Cruel ___________________ 
? kind 
 
 
SECTION – B (WRITING) 
Q.2. Write a letter to your friend telling him/ her about your plans to visit him/her during 
vacations.         
OR 
 
With the help of the hints given below write a paragraph on ‘How I spend my Sundays’. 
(80-100 words) 
Sunday------------ a day of rest and relaxation-------------- get up leisurely------------- 
Favourite breakfast----------------free and joyful mood-------------go to the market--------------
- delicious dinner----------------sleep. 
 
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
 
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______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________ 
 
Q3.The Eco-Club of your school is organising a rally as part of ‘’I Care For My City’’ 
project to raise public awareness about Global Warming. As a secretary of the club, write a 
notice in about 50 words inviting the students to participate in the rally.   
           
Or 
Draw a poster on ‘Cleanliness’ and write at least two slogans on it. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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English 
Class: 5          Marks: 50 
Date:            Time: 2 hrs 
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:- 
> Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. 
> This question paper is divided into four sections. 
SECTION A     (Reading)                
SECTION B     (Writing)                 
SECTION C     (Grammar)             
SECTION D    (Literature)                  
 
SECTION – A (READING) 
Q.I. Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions: 
Many years ago, at the foothills of the Kaatskill Mountains, was a little village. In the 
village there lived a simple, good –natured fellow named Rip Van Winkle. He was a very 
kind neighbor always ready to help anyone. Everyone in the village liked him. The children 
of the village shouted with joy whenever they saw him because he played with them, he 
taught them to fly kites and shoot marbles, and told them long stories. 
The only problem with Rip was that he was very lazy. He did not work on his own farm 
and just idled away his time. His fences were falling to pieces. His cow was going astray. 
Weeds grew on his farm. Rip’s constant companion was his dog, named Wolf.  
One autumn day, he was going towards the mountains with his dog, Wolf. Hearing his 
named called out, Rip saw a man carrying a keg up the mountain and required help. 
Together, they proceeded to a hollow in which Rip discovered the source of thunderous 
noises and soon fell asleep. 
A. Complete the following sentences:       
i. The little village was at ___________________________ 
? The foothills of the Kaatskill Mountains  
ii. Everyone in the village liked Rip because he ____________________ 
? Good – natured fellow 
iii. Rip used to tell _________________ to the children. 
? Long stories  
iv. He also taught them to __________________________________ 
 
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? To fly kites and shoot marbles  
v. Rip had a dog whose name was ____________________________ 
? wolf 
 
B. Mention things that prove that Rip was lazy:      
i. _____________________________________________ 
? His fences were falling to pieces 
ii. _____________________________________________ 
? His crow was going astray 
iii. _____________________________________________ 
? Weeds grew on his farm  
 
C. Find out the opposite words of the following from the passage:  
i. disliked _________________ 
? liked 
ii. Cruel ___________________ 
? kind 
 
 
SECTION – B (WRITING) 
Q.2. Write a letter to your friend telling him/ her about your plans to visit him/her during 
vacations.         
OR 
 
With the help of the hints given below write a paragraph on ‘How I spend my Sundays’. 
(80-100 words) 
Sunday------------ a day of rest and relaxation-------------- get up leisurely------------- 
Favourite breakfast----------------free and joyful mood-------------go to the market--------------
- delicious dinner----------------sleep. 
 
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
 
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______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________ 
 
Q3.The Eco-Club of your school is organising a rally as part of ‘’I Care For My City’’ 
project to raise public awareness about Global Warming. As a secretary of the club, write a 
notice in about 50 words inviting the students to participate in the rally.   
           
Or 
Draw a poster on ‘Cleanliness’ and write at least two slogans on it. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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? Format -  content- expression  
 
SECTION – C (GRAMMAR) 
Q.4. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.   
a. Gauri distributed the sweets ______________ all the children. (among/under) 
? among 
b. He is suffering ___________ an infection. (in/from) 
? from 
c. The diver dived _______________ the sea. (into/with) 
? into 
 Q.5. Complete the given sentences using Reflexive Pronouns.   
a. I helped _______________. (myself/ ourselves) 
? myself 
b. They hurt ________________ during the game. (themselves/ yourself) 
? themselves 
c. Suhana organized the party__________________. (herself/ itself) 
? herself 
 
 
Q.6. Fill in the blanks with suitable modals.     
a. I ______________  (might/can) visit my grandparents today. 
? might 
b.  ________________ (May/Ought to) I come in, sir? 
? May 
c. My mother ____________ (can/dare) speak several regional languages. 
? can 
 
Q.7. Name the type of sentences choosing the correct option given in the bracket.  
        
a. Sit down quietly.__________________( Imperative/ Interrogative) 
? imperative  
b. What a beautiful flower! ________________( exclamatory/ Imperative) 
? exclamatory 
c. I did not give him my book. ___________ (Affirmative/ negative) 
? negative  
 
Q.8.Fill in the blanks with the Present Perfect Tense form of the verbs given in the bracket: 
         
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English 
Class: 5          Marks: 50 
Date:            Time: 2 hrs 
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:- 
> Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. 
> This question paper is divided into four sections. 
SECTION A     (Reading)                
SECTION B     (Writing)                 
SECTION C     (Grammar)             
SECTION D    (Literature)                  
 
SECTION – A (READING) 
Q.I. Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions: 
Many years ago, at the foothills of the Kaatskill Mountains, was a little village. In the 
village there lived a simple, good –natured fellow named Rip Van Winkle. He was a very 
kind neighbor always ready to help anyone. Everyone in the village liked him. The children 
of the village shouted with joy whenever they saw him because he played with them, he 
taught them to fly kites and shoot marbles, and told them long stories. 
The only problem with Rip was that he was very lazy. He did not work on his own farm 
and just idled away his time. His fences were falling to pieces. His cow was going astray. 
Weeds grew on his farm. Rip’s constant companion was his dog, named Wolf.  
One autumn day, he was going towards the mountains with his dog, Wolf. Hearing his 
named called out, Rip saw a man carrying a keg up the mountain and required help. 
Together, they proceeded to a hollow in which Rip discovered the source of thunderous 
noises and soon fell asleep. 
A. Complete the following sentences:       
i. The little village was at ___________________________ 
? The foothills of the Kaatskill Mountains  
ii. Everyone in the village liked Rip because he ____________________ 
? Good – natured fellow 
iii. Rip used to tell _________________ to the children. 
? Long stories  
iv. He also taught them to __________________________________ 
 
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? To fly kites and shoot marbles  
v. Rip had a dog whose name was ____________________________ 
? wolf 
 
B. Mention things that prove that Rip was lazy:      
i. _____________________________________________ 
? His fences were falling to pieces 
ii. _____________________________________________ 
? His crow was going astray 
iii. _____________________________________________ 
? Weeds grew on his farm  
 
C. Find out the opposite words of the following from the passage:  
i. disliked _________________ 
? liked 
ii. Cruel ___________________ 
? kind 
 
 
SECTION – B (WRITING) 
Q.2. Write a letter to your friend telling him/ her about your plans to visit him/her during 
vacations.         
OR 
 
With the help of the hints given below write a paragraph on ‘How I spend my Sundays’. 
(80-100 words) 
Sunday------------ a day of rest and relaxation-------------- get up leisurely------------- 
Favourite breakfast----------------free and joyful mood-------------go to the market--------------
- delicious dinner----------------sleep. 
 
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
 
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______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________ 
 
Q3.The Eco-Club of your school is organising a rally as part of ‘’I Care For My City’’ 
project to raise public awareness about Global Warming. As a secretary of the club, write a 
notice in about 50 words inviting the students to participate in the rally.   
           
Or 
Draw a poster on ‘Cleanliness’ and write at least two slogans on it. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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? Format -  content- expression  
 
SECTION – C (GRAMMAR) 
Q.4. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.   
a. Gauri distributed the sweets ______________ all the children. (among/under) 
? among 
b. He is suffering ___________ an infection. (in/from) 
? from 
c. The diver dived _______________ the sea. (into/with) 
? into 
 Q.5. Complete the given sentences using Reflexive Pronouns.   
a. I helped _______________. (myself/ ourselves) 
? myself 
b. They hurt ________________ during the game. (themselves/ yourself) 
? themselves 
c. Suhana organized the party__________________. (herself/ itself) 
? herself 
 
 
Q.6. Fill in the blanks with suitable modals.     
a. I ______________  (might/can) visit my grandparents today. 
? might 
b.  ________________ (May/Ought to) I come in, sir? 
? May 
c. My mother ____________ (can/dare) speak several regional languages. 
? can 
 
Q.7. Name the type of sentences choosing the correct option given in the bracket.  
        
a. Sit down quietly.__________________( Imperative/ Interrogative) 
? imperative  
b. What a beautiful flower! ________________( exclamatory/ Imperative) 
? exclamatory 
c. I did not give him my book. ___________ (Affirmative/ negative) 
? negative  
 
Q.8.Fill in the blanks with the Present Perfect Tense form of the verbs given in the bracket: 
         
 
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a. My grandmother _________________me a funny story. (has told/ has telling) 
? has told  
b. You ______________ of Mother Teresa. (have heard/ are heard) 
? have heard  
c. The peon _____________ the bell. (has rung/ have ringed) 
? has rung  
 
 
SECTION – D (LITERATURE) 
Q.9. Answer the following questions: 
What did Malu the bear learn to do from her parents? 
? Malu learned to catch small and big fish. She learned all the things that her parents knew.  
ii. How did the seaside creatures, the crab, the lobster, etc teach Hari a lesson?  
? The crab, the lobster, shrimps, and prawns pinched Hari hard. They pinched Hari till he 
becomes all black and blue and cried in pain. Then he realized how pinching hurts. He 
decided never to pinch anybody in future.  
iii. Do you think the Sultan was really very generous?  
? No, he gave all the food to the barber because his head was half-shaved. This was 
because the Sultan was at the compassion of the barber.  
 
Q.10. Write the meaning of the following words: 
i. Interruption  
? Break the continuity  
ii. Shuddered  
? Trembled or shook violently