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ENGLISH
Class - VI
Date –
General Instructions :
• This paper consists of 4 sections :
Section A Reading 20 marks
Section B Writing 25 marks
Section C Grammar 20 marks
Section D Literature 25 marks
• Attempt all the questions according to instructions.
• Don’t write anything on the question paper.
• All the answers must be correctly numbered as in the question paper.
• Ensure that questions for each section are answered together.
• Read each question carefully and follow instructions.
SECTION - A (Reading) 20 marks
A1. Read the passage carefully:
I came to a shop called the lucky shop. The shopkeeper wanted everybody to try their
luck. There were numbered discs from 1 to 10 facing down. You had to pay 50 paise,
pick up any six discs and add up the numbers. The article marked with that number was
yours. I wanted to try my luck. I paid 50 paise and tried it. My luck was not too good. I
got two pencils. The shopkeeper bought them for 25 paise, I tried again and got an ink-
bottle. The shopkeeper bought that too for 25 paise. In the hope of winning a big prize, I
tried my luck again and again till the last 50 paise disappeared.
I came back to my house and told the whole incident to my father. He patted me and said,
"The man made a fool of you." He played tricks to tempt you.
Choose the correct option: (5)
1. What did the writer have to pay to try his luck?
a. 25 paise b. 50 paise c. nothing d. 10 paise
2. What did the writer get for the first time?
a. clock b. ink-bottle c. 2 pencils d. ring
3. What did the writer win at the end?
a. nothing b. ink-bottle c. 2 pencils d. clock
4. What did the father say to the writer?
a. the man made him fool b. don't try your luck again
c. don't waste your money d. you are a bad boy
5. Which of the following word from the passage means 'to attract'?
a. hope b. disappeared c. patted d. tempt
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ENGLISH
Class - VI
Date –
General Instructions :
• This paper consists of 4 sections :
Section A Reading 20 marks
Section B Writing 25 marks
Section C Grammar 20 marks
Section D Literature 25 marks
• Attempt all the questions according to instructions.
• Don’t write anything on the question paper.
• All the answers must be correctly numbered as in the question paper.
• Ensure that questions for each section are answered together.
• Read each question carefully and follow instructions.
SECTION - A (Reading) 20 marks
A1. Read the passage carefully:
I came to a shop called the lucky shop. The shopkeeper wanted everybody to try their
luck. There were numbered discs from 1 to 10 facing down. You had to pay 50 paise,
pick up any six discs and add up the numbers. The article marked with that number was
yours. I wanted to try my luck. I paid 50 paise and tried it. My luck was not too good. I
got two pencils. The shopkeeper bought them for 25 paise, I tried again and got an ink-
bottle. The shopkeeper bought that too for 25 paise. In the hope of winning a big prize, I
tried my luck again and again till the last 50 paise disappeared.
I came back to my house and told the whole incident to my father. He patted me and said,
"The man made a fool of you." He played tricks to tempt you.
Choose the correct option: (5)
1. What did the writer have to pay to try his luck?
a. 25 paise b. 50 paise c. nothing d. 10 paise
2. What did the writer get for the first time?
a. clock b. ink-bottle c. 2 pencils d. ring
3. What did the writer win at the end?
a. nothing b. ink-bottle c. 2 pencils d. clock
4. What did the father say to the writer?
a. the man made him fool b. don't try your luck again
c. don't waste your money d. you are a bad boy
5. Which of the following word from the passage means 'to attract'?
a. hope b. disappeared c. patted d. tempt
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A2. Read the passage carefully:
Toto was a pretty monkey. His bright eyes sparkled with mischief beneath his eyebrows and
his teeth, which were pearly white, were very often displayed in a smile. His hands looked
dried-up but his fingers were quick and wicked. His tail, while adding to his good looks, also
served as a third hand. He could use it to hang from a branch.
Grandfather bought Toto from a tonga-driver for five rupees. Grandmother always fussed
when grandfather brought home some new bird or animal. So it was decided that Toto's
presence should be kept a secret from her until she was in a good mood. Grandfather and I put
him away in a little closet opening into my bedroom wall, where he was tied securely.
Choose the correct option and write the answer: (5)
1. Where did grandfather buy Toto from and for how much money?
a. from a zoo for five rupees b. from a tonga-driver for five rupees
c. from a tonga-driver for three d. from a zoo for three rupees
2. What did grandfather think about the tail?
a. the tail serves as a third hand b. monkey should not have a tail
c. a tail would add to anyone's good looks d. everyone should have a tail
3. When did grandmother get worried?
a. when some guests came to their house
b. when grandfather brought a gift
c. when grandfather kept a secret
d. when grandfather brought home some new bird or animal.
4. Where did grandfather hide Toto?
a. in the garden b. in a little closet into the writer's bedroom
c. in his coat d. in the store room
5. Which of the following word from the passage is the synonym of 'evil'?
a. mischief b. fussed c. quick d. wicked
A3. Read the passage carefully:
On April 12, 2011, five dacoits entered a village in Odisha at night. The villagers were fast
asleep, when the dacoits sneaked into the house of the Shandilyas and attacked the family. 10
year old Prasannata, who was fast asleep, woke up when she heard her father screaming. The
dacoits had attacked her father with a sharp instrument. She saw her parents crying in pain.
Without losing her cool Prasannata tiptoed into the kitchen. "I couldn't watch my parents in
pain. I saw two jars containing chilli powder and the other turmeric. I didn't know which was
what. So I mixed both and rushed back to the bedroom. I threw the powder into the eyes of the
three dacoits," she said. By the time the dacoits could recover, Prasannata had called the
police. Her proud parents said that they were surprised by their daughter's bravery. "We are
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ENGLISH
Class - VI
Date –
General Instructions :
• This paper consists of 4 sections :
Section A Reading 20 marks
Section B Writing 25 marks
Section C Grammar 20 marks
Section D Literature 25 marks
• Attempt all the questions according to instructions.
• Don’t write anything on the question paper.
• All the answers must be correctly numbered as in the question paper.
• Ensure that questions for each section are answered together.
• Read each question carefully and follow instructions.
SECTION - A (Reading) 20 marks
A1. Read the passage carefully:
I came to a shop called the lucky shop. The shopkeeper wanted everybody to try their
luck. There were numbered discs from 1 to 10 facing down. You had to pay 50 paise,
pick up any six discs and add up the numbers. The article marked with that number was
yours. I wanted to try my luck. I paid 50 paise and tried it. My luck was not too good. I
got two pencils. The shopkeeper bought them for 25 paise, I tried again and got an ink-
bottle. The shopkeeper bought that too for 25 paise. In the hope of winning a big prize, I
tried my luck again and again till the last 50 paise disappeared.
I came back to my house and told the whole incident to my father. He patted me and said,
"The man made a fool of you." He played tricks to tempt you.
Choose the correct option: (5)
1. What did the writer have to pay to try his luck?
a. 25 paise b. 50 paise c. nothing d. 10 paise
2. What did the writer get for the first time?
a. clock b. ink-bottle c. 2 pencils d. ring
3. What did the writer win at the end?
a. nothing b. ink-bottle c. 2 pencils d. clock
4. What did the father say to the writer?
a. the man made him fool b. don't try your luck again
c. don't waste your money d. you are a bad boy
5. Which of the following word from the passage means 'to attract'?
a. hope b. disappeared c. patted d. tempt
(2/6)
A2. Read the passage carefully:
Toto was a pretty monkey. His bright eyes sparkled with mischief beneath his eyebrows and
his teeth, which were pearly white, were very often displayed in a smile. His hands looked
dried-up but his fingers were quick and wicked. His tail, while adding to his good looks, also
served as a third hand. He could use it to hang from a branch.
Grandfather bought Toto from a tonga-driver for five rupees. Grandmother always fussed
when grandfather brought home some new bird or animal. So it was decided that Toto's
presence should be kept a secret from her until she was in a good mood. Grandfather and I put
him away in a little closet opening into my bedroom wall, where he was tied securely.
Choose the correct option and write the answer: (5)
1. Where did grandfather buy Toto from and for how much money?
a. from a zoo for five rupees b. from a tonga-driver for five rupees
c. from a tonga-driver for three d. from a zoo for three rupees
2. What did grandfather think about the tail?
a. the tail serves as a third hand b. monkey should not have a tail
c. a tail would add to anyone's good looks d. everyone should have a tail
3. When did grandmother get worried?
a. when some guests came to their house
b. when grandfather brought a gift
c. when grandfather kept a secret
d. when grandfather brought home some new bird or animal.
4. Where did grandfather hide Toto?
a. in the garden b. in a little closet into the writer's bedroom
c. in his coat d. in the store room
5. Which of the following word from the passage is the synonym of 'evil'?
a. mischief b. fussed c. quick d. wicked
A3. Read the passage carefully:
On April 12, 2011, five dacoits entered a village in Odisha at night. The villagers were fast
asleep, when the dacoits sneaked into the house of the Shandilyas and attacked the family. 10
year old Prasannata, who was fast asleep, woke up when she heard her father screaming. The
dacoits had attacked her father with a sharp instrument. She saw her parents crying in pain.
Without losing her cool Prasannata tiptoed into the kitchen. "I couldn't watch my parents in
pain. I saw two jars containing chilli powder and the other turmeric. I didn't know which was
what. So I mixed both and rushed back to the bedroom. I threw the powder into the eyes of the
three dacoits," she said. By the time the dacoits could recover, Prasannata had called the
police. Her proud parents said that they were surprised by their daughter's bravery. "We are
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proud of her," said Prasannata's father. Prasannata received the National Bravery Award in
January 2012. She wants to be an IPS Officer when she grows up.
(i) When did the dacoits enter the village? (2)
(ii) What had the dacoits done to Prasannata's father? (2)
(iii) What did Prasannata do to the dacoits? (2)
(iv) State whether TRUE / FALSE: (2)
a) Prasannata was 15 years old.
b) Prasannata wants to become an IPS Officer.
(v) Give words from the passage which means:- (1)
a) walk very quietly - b) regain _
(vi) Give the opposites: (1)
a) sharp - b) proud –
SECTION - B (Writing) 25 marks
B1. The Eco-Club unit of your school wants to go for a clean drive at the railway station of
your town to instill a sense of cleanliness in the people. As the president of Eco-club,
write a notice for your school notice board asking the students to give their names for
this drive. (5)
B2. Read the telephonic conversation between Rishav and Sonu. On the basis of the
conversation, write the message in 50 words. Put the message in a box. (5)
Rishav: Hello! May I have Sachin on the line please?
Sonu: I'm sorry, he is not at home right now. I am his elder brother Sonu. Is there
something important to convey him?
Rishav: Yes, I am his friend Rishav. Sachin has my History book. Please tell him to
bring the book along with him while coming for tuition. Also tell him to bring his notes
copy of History. I have to take down some notes from it.
Sonu: Anything else?
Rishav: No. Thank you.
Sonu: I will surely convey the message to him.
B3. Write a paragraph on “My role model”. (7)
OR
Write a paragraph on “Importance of reading books”.
B4. Write a letter to your father describing your life and activities in your new school.
* big and spacious school * big playground * helpful and kind teachers (8)
* co-operative classmates * lots of activities
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ENGLISH
Class - VI
Date –
General Instructions :
• This paper consists of 4 sections :
Section A Reading 20 marks
Section B Writing 25 marks
Section C Grammar 20 marks
Section D Literature 25 marks
• Attempt all the questions according to instructions.
• Don’t write anything on the question paper.
• All the answers must be correctly numbered as in the question paper.
• Ensure that questions for each section are answered together.
• Read each question carefully and follow instructions.
SECTION - A (Reading) 20 marks
A1. Read the passage carefully:
I came to a shop called the lucky shop. The shopkeeper wanted everybody to try their
luck. There were numbered discs from 1 to 10 facing down. You had to pay 50 paise,
pick up any six discs and add up the numbers. The article marked with that number was
yours. I wanted to try my luck. I paid 50 paise and tried it. My luck was not too good. I
got two pencils. The shopkeeper bought them for 25 paise, I tried again and got an ink-
bottle. The shopkeeper bought that too for 25 paise. In the hope of winning a big prize, I
tried my luck again and again till the last 50 paise disappeared.
I came back to my house and told the whole incident to my father. He patted me and said,
"The man made a fool of you." He played tricks to tempt you.
Choose the correct option: (5)
1. What did the writer have to pay to try his luck?
a. 25 paise b. 50 paise c. nothing d. 10 paise
2. What did the writer get for the first time?
a. clock b. ink-bottle c. 2 pencils d. ring
3. What did the writer win at the end?
a. nothing b. ink-bottle c. 2 pencils d. clock
4. What did the father say to the writer?
a. the man made him fool b. don't try your luck again
c. don't waste your money d. you are a bad boy
5. Which of the following word from the passage means 'to attract'?
a. hope b. disappeared c. patted d. tempt
(2/6)
A2. Read the passage carefully:
Toto was a pretty monkey. His bright eyes sparkled with mischief beneath his eyebrows and
his teeth, which were pearly white, were very often displayed in a smile. His hands looked
dried-up but his fingers were quick and wicked. His tail, while adding to his good looks, also
served as a third hand. He could use it to hang from a branch.
Grandfather bought Toto from a tonga-driver for five rupees. Grandmother always fussed
when grandfather brought home some new bird or animal. So it was decided that Toto's
presence should be kept a secret from her until she was in a good mood. Grandfather and I put
him away in a little closet opening into my bedroom wall, where he was tied securely.
Choose the correct option and write the answer: (5)
1. Where did grandfather buy Toto from and for how much money?
a. from a zoo for five rupees b. from a tonga-driver for five rupees
c. from a tonga-driver for three d. from a zoo for three rupees
2. What did grandfather think about the tail?
a. the tail serves as a third hand b. monkey should not have a tail
c. a tail would add to anyone's good looks d. everyone should have a tail
3. When did grandmother get worried?
a. when some guests came to their house
b. when grandfather brought a gift
c. when grandfather kept a secret
d. when grandfather brought home some new bird or animal.
4. Where did grandfather hide Toto?
a. in the garden b. in a little closet into the writer's bedroom
c. in his coat d. in the store room
5. Which of the following word from the passage is the synonym of 'evil'?
a. mischief b. fussed c. quick d. wicked
A3. Read the passage carefully:
On April 12, 2011, five dacoits entered a village in Odisha at night. The villagers were fast
asleep, when the dacoits sneaked into the house of the Shandilyas and attacked the family. 10
year old Prasannata, who was fast asleep, woke up when she heard her father screaming. The
dacoits had attacked her father with a sharp instrument. She saw her parents crying in pain.
Without losing her cool Prasannata tiptoed into the kitchen. "I couldn't watch my parents in
pain. I saw two jars containing chilli powder and the other turmeric. I didn't know which was
what. So I mixed both and rushed back to the bedroom. I threw the powder into the eyes of the
three dacoits," she said. By the time the dacoits could recover, Prasannata had called the
police. Her proud parents said that they were surprised by their daughter's bravery. "We are
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proud of her," said Prasannata's father. Prasannata received the National Bravery Award in
January 2012. She wants to be an IPS Officer when she grows up.
(i) When did the dacoits enter the village? (2)
(ii) What had the dacoits done to Prasannata's father? (2)
(iii) What did Prasannata do to the dacoits? (2)
(iv) State whether TRUE / FALSE: (2)
a) Prasannata was 15 years old.
b) Prasannata wants to become an IPS Officer.
(v) Give words from the passage which means:- (1)
a) walk very quietly - b) regain _
(vi) Give the opposites: (1)
a) sharp - b) proud –
SECTION - B (Writing) 25 marks
B1. The Eco-Club unit of your school wants to go for a clean drive at the railway station of
your town to instill a sense of cleanliness in the people. As the president of Eco-club,
write a notice for your school notice board asking the students to give their names for
this drive. (5)
B2. Read the telephonic conversation between Rishav and Sonu. On the basis of the
conversation, write the message in 50 words. Put the message in a box. (5)
Rishav: Hello! May I have Sachin on the line please?
Sonu: I'm sorry, he is not at home right now. I am his elder brother Sonu. Is there
something important to convey him?
Rishav: Yes, I am his friend Rishav. Sachin has my History book. Please tell him to
bring the book along with him while coming for tuition. Also tell him to bring his notes
copy of History. I have to take down some notes from it.
Sonu: Anything else?
Rishav: No. Thank you.
Sonu: I will surely convey the message to him.
B3. Write a paragraph on “My role model”. (7)
OR
Write a paragraph on “Importance of reading books”.
B4. Write a letter to your father describing your life and activities in your new school.
* big and spacious school * big playground * helpful and kind teachers (8)
* co-operative classmates * lots of activities
(4/6)
SECTION - C (Grammar) 20 marks
C1. The following passage has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Write
the correct answer in the blank provided. (4)
An egg is pack with protein – the building block of a) ________________
life. Egg protein contain all the essential b) ________________
amino-acids one needs. Grown children need protein c) ________________
to build our bodies, and adults need it to repair d) ________________
damage or worn-out tissues. e) ________________
Eggs are rich in vitamins and minerals, vital for health f) ________________
skin, blood, teeth and bones and for good eyesight.
Since eggs are easy digestible, they g) ________________
make a excellent semisolid food for babies. h) ________________
C2. Rearrange the following words/phrases in correct order to form meaningful
sentences. (2)
a) was / by / discovered / New York / Italian navigator / an.
b) of his time/ Arthur Ashe/ great/ tennis player/ a/ was
C3. Choose the correct options to complete the paragraph: (4)
In the final match of the Champions League T20 tournament, (a) _________
Indian Premiere League Team Chennai Super Kings (b) _________ the Chevrolet
Warriors (c) _________ 8 wickets. Earlier, the Chevrolet Warriors won the toss (d)
_________ elected to bat first (e) _________ the Wanderers cricket ground. They
managed to get 128 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in all, in the 20 over game. At the
same time, the Chennai team (f) _________ to score 132 runs (g) _________ the loss of
2 wickets in 19 overs only. After winning the game the Chennai captain MS Dhoni
received the trophy with (h) _________ team.
(a) i) the ii) a iii) an iv) ×
(b) i) beats ii) beat iii) beating iv) is beat
(c) i) through ii) from iii) to iv) by
(d) i) but ii) and iii) so iv) because
(e) i) on ii) in iii) to iv) at
(f) i) managed ii) manage iii) is managed iv) managing
(g) i) to ii) from iii) by iv) for
(h) i) her ii) their iii) its iv) his
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ENGLISH
Class - VI
Date –
General Instructions :
• This paper consists of 4 sections :
Section A Reading 20 marks
Section B Writing 25 marks
Section C Grammar 20 marks
Section D Literature 25 marks
• Attempt all the questions according to instructions.
• Don’t write anything on the question paper.
• All the answers must be correctly numbered as in the question paper.
• Ensure that questions for each section are answered together.
• Read each question carefully and follow instructions.
SECTION - A (Reading) 20 marks
A1. Read the passage carefully:
I came to a shop called the lucky shop. The shopkeeper wanted everybody to try their
luck. There were numbered discs from 1 to 10 facing down. You had to pay 50 paise,
pick up any six discs and add up the numbers. The article marked with that number was
yours. I wanted to try my luck. I paid 50 paise and tried it. My luck was not too good. I
got two pencils. The shopkeeper bought them for 25 paise, I tried again and got an ink-
bottle. The shopkeeper bought that too for 25 paise. In the hope of winning a big prize, I
tried my luck again and again till the last 50 paise disappeared.
I came back to my house and told the whole incident to my father. He patted me and said,
"The man made a fool of you." He played tricks to tempt you.
Choose the correct option: (5)
1. What did the writer have to pay to try his luck?
a. 25 paise b. 50 paise c. nothing d. 10 paise
2. What did the writer get for the first time?
a. clock b. ink-bottle c. 2 pencils d. ring
3. What did the writer win at the end?
a. nothing b. ink-bottle c. 2 pencils d. clock
4. What did the father say to the writer?
a. the man made him fool b. don't try your luck again
c. don't waste your money d. you are a bad boy
5. Which of the following word from the passage means 'to attract'?
a. hope b. disappeared c. patted d. tempt
(2/6)
A2. Read the passage carefully:
Toto was a pretty monkey. His bright eyes sparkled with mischief beneath his eyebrows and
his teeth, which were pearly white, were very often displayed in a smile. His hands looked
dried-up but his fingers were quick and wicked. His tail, while adding to his good looks, also
served as a third hand. He could use it to hang from a branch.
Grandfather bought Toto from a tonga-driver for five rupees. Grandmother always fussed
when grandfather brought home some new bird or animal. So it was decided that Toto's
presence should be kept a secret from her until she was in a good mood. Grandfather and I put
him away in a little closet opening into my bedroom wall, where he was tied securely.
Choose the correct option and write the answer: (5)
1. Where did grandfather buy Toto from and for how much money?
a. from a zoo for five rupees b. from a tonga-driver for five rupees
c. from a tonga-driver for three d. from a zoo for three rupees
2. What did grandfather think about the tail?
a. the tail serves as a third hand b. monkey should not have a tail
c. a tail would add to anyone's good looks d. everyone should have a tail
3. When did grandmother get worried?
a. when some guests came to their house
b. when grandfather brought a gift
c. when grandfather kept a secret
d. when grandfather brought home some new bird or animal.
4. Where did grandfather hide Toto?
a. in the garden b. in a little closet into the writer's bedroom
c. in his coat d. in the store room
5. Which of the following word from the passage is the synonym of 'evil'?
a. mischief b. fussed c. quick d. wicked
A3. Read the passage carefully:
On April 12, 2011, five dacoits entered a village in Odisha at night. The villagers were fast
asleep, when the dacoits sneaked into the house of the Shandilyas and attacked the family. 10
year old Prasannata, who was fast asleep, woke up when she heard her father screaming. The
dacoits had attacked her father with a sharp instrument. She saw her parents crying in pain.
Without losing her cool Prasannata tiptoed into the kitchen. "I couldn't watch my parents in
pain. I saw two jars containing chilli powder and the other turmeric. I didn't know which was
what. So I mixed both and rushed back to the bedroom. I threw the powder into the eyes of the
three dacoits," she said. By the time the dacoits could recover, Prasannata had called the
police. Her proud parents said that they were surprised by their daughter's bravery. "We are
(3/6)
proud of her," said Prasannata's father. Prasannata received the National Bravery Award in
January 2012. She wants to be an IPS Officer when she grows up.
(i) When did the dacoits enter the village? (2)
(ii) What had the dacoits done to Prasannata's father? (2)
(iii) What did Prasannata do to the dacoits? (2)
(iv) State whether TRUE / FALSE: (2)
a) Prasannata was 15 years old.
b) Prasannata wants to become an IPS Officer.
(v) Give words from the passage which means:- (1)
a) walk very quietly - b) regain _
(vi) Give the opposites: (1)
a) sharp - b) proud –
SECTION - B (Writing) 25 marks
B1. The Eco-Club unit of your school wants to go for a clean drive at the railway station of
your town to instill a sense of cleanliness in the people. As the president of Eco-club,
write a notice for your school notice board asking the students to give their names for
this drive. (5)
B2. Read the telephonic conversation between Rishav and Sonu. On the basis of the
conversation, write the message in 50 words. Put the message in a box. (5)
Rishav: Hello! May I have Sachin on the line please?
Sonu: I'm sorry, he is not at home right now. I am his elder brother Sonu. Is there
something important to convey him?
Rishav: Yes, I am his friend Rishav. Sachin has my History book. Please tell him to
bring the book along with him while coming for tuition. Also tell him to bring his notes
copy of History. I have to take down some notes from it.
Sonu: Anything else?
Rishav: No. Thank you.
Sonu: I will surely convey the message to him.
B3. Write a paragraph on “My role model”. (7)
OR
Write a paragraph on “Importance of reading books”.
B4. Write a letter to your father describing your life and activities in your new school.
* big and spacious school * big playground * helpful and kind teachers (8)
* co-operative classmates * lots of activities
(4/6)
SECTION - C (Grammar) 20 marks
C1. The following passage has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Write
the correct answer in the blank provided. (4)
An egg is pack with protein – the building block of a) ________________
life. Egg protein contain all the essential b) ________________
amino-acids one needs. Grown children need protein c) ________________
to build our bodies, and adults need it to repair d) ________________
damage or worn-out tissues. e) ________________
Eggs are rich in vitamins and minerals, vital for health f) ________________
skin, blood, teeth and bones and for good eyesight.
Since eggs are easy digestible, they g) ________________
make a excellent semisolid food for babies. h) ________________
C2. Rearrange the following words/phrases in correct order to form meaningful
sentences. (2)
a) was / by / discovered / New York / Italian navigator / an.
b) of his time/ Arthur Ashe/ great/ tennis player/ a/ was
C3. Choose the correct options to complete the paragraph: (4)
In the final match of the Champions League T20 tournament, (a) _________
Indian Premiere League Team Chennai Super Kings (b) _________ the Chevrolet
Warriors (c) _________ 8 wickets. Earlier, the Chevrolet Warriors won the toss (d)
_________ elected to bat first (e) _________ the Wanderers cricket ground. They
managed to get 128 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in all, in the 20 over game. At the
same time, the Chennai team (f) _________ to score 132 runs (g) _________ the loss of
2 wickets in 19 overs only. After winning the game the Chennai captain MS Dhoni
received the trophy with (h) _________ team.
(a) i) the ii) a iii) an iv) ×
(b) i) beats ii) beat iii) beating iv) is beat
(c) i) through ii) from iii) to iv) by
(d) i) but ii) and iii) so iv) because
(e) i) on ii) in iii) to iv) at
(f) i) managed ii) manage iii) is managed iv) managing
(g) i) to ii) from iii) by iv) for
(h) i) her ii) their iii) its iv) his
(5/6)
C4. Choose the correct form of verbs to complete the sentences: (2)
i) Joseph died last week. He ______from cancer for some time. (suffer)
ii) Tailor birds are small birds ______ in Asia. (find)
iii) Ria ______ the movie many times before, but it never impressed her. (see)
iv) The flower Rafflesia ______ a repulsive odour similar to that of a rotting meat. (emit)
C5. Do as directed.
(a) Replace the phrases with correct forms of the words given. (2)
(escape, charm, halt)
i) She _______ by the side of the road so that I could get off the van.
ii) As there was no real evidence against him, the thief _______being punished.
(b) Fill in the blanks with phrasal verbs: (2)
i) I thought he _____ the part of Ravana with great skill. (carried over/carried of)
ii) “Don't blame me; I'm only _____ my orders,” said Beena. (carrying out /
carried away)
(c) Give the homophones of the following words: (1)
i) bows - ii) pale -
(d) Underline the correct option: (3)
i) We had (every third / third every) day off.
ii.) Don't carry the puppies up to the second floor! Let them learn to climb
the stairs (theirselves / themselves).
iii) He (disguised / concealed) himself by wearing a false beard.
iv) Would you like a (scoop of / slice of) cake?
v) I don't have (any / many) homework.
vi) Do not (rebel / reveal) this secret to anyone.
SECTION - D (Literature) 25 marks
D1. Read the sentence and choose the correct answer from the following: (3)
“ I always suspected you were behind the mice, but I wondered for years how the
snake got in."
a) Who suspected? (mother / aunt)
b) Who is 'you' referred to? (Philip / The author)
c) The garter snake mentioned here was, (76 cm long / 50 cm long)
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