SECTION- A-READING

Q1. Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow:                                          1×5=5

       Milk is the best food. It has in it water, sugar, fat, vitamins and proteins. People drink milk from different animals. In England, New Zeeland and many other cool Islands, there are cows. In hot, dry countries like Arabia and the middle of Asia, there are camels. In India, there are buffaloes as well as cows. In many places there are goats. The Eskimos have herds of reindeer. They live in the very cold countries of North America. If people keep cows or these other animals they get a lot of milk. From milk they can make butter and cheese.

1. Which animals do we get milk from?

(a) Cows & goats       ( b) buffaloes &sheep      (c) camels & reindeers   (d) All of these

2. Why is milk regarded as the best food?

(a) It has water                                                     

  (b) It has water and sugar                                     

(c) It has water, sugar, fat, proteins and vitamins      

(d) It has water and vitamins only

Which animals are kept in India for milk?

Cows and goats                                                 (b) goats and buffaloes                                           (c) cows and buffaloes                                     (d) cows, buffaloes  and goats

What do Eskimos keep for milk?

Cows       (b) camels                 (c) goats           (d)reindeers

What can be made from milk?

Butter and cheese    (b) sugar and fat         (c) vitamins and proteins        (d) All the above

 Q2. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:                                 1×5=5

       The Sun is our chief source of energy. Plants need sunlight to grow, animals depend on plants for food and on the Sun for warmth. Solar energy heats homes and greenhouses and produces wind power. It generates water power through evaporation and rainfall. Coal and Petroleum are stored and cannot be renewed once they are used. The Solar energy is produced by nuclear reactions that take place inside the Sun. Every forty minutes, the Sun gives as much energy to the Earth’s surface as all the people on the earth use in a year. People directly use only a fraction of the solar energy that reaches the earth. Scientists are developing new ways to capture energy.

1. How is solar energy useful for animals?
2. How does generate water power?
3. Which word in the passage means ‘change into vapour’?
4. How much energy does the Sun deliver to the earth’s surface?
5. How is the Solar energy produced?

                                             SECTION- B- GRAMMAR &WRITING

Q3. Fill in the blanks using the correct form of the verb given in bracket.                             1×4=4

1. The boy ___________ (shout/shouted/ shouting/) loudly.
2. I ____________ (bought/buy/buying) from the market.
3. The police is  ___________ (enquire/enquired/ enquiring) about the theft.
4. Mona is ____________(take/taking/took) art classes today.

Q4. Write the opposite of the words given below.                                                                   1×3=3

                 Example :           Happy – sad                                 

  (a) Love –    ______

  (b)East – ________                             

  (c) Good- ________

Q5. Words that have different meanings but are pronounced the same or spelled the same are called ‘HOMONYMS’. Read the given example and write other word having different meaning but pronounced as same.                                                                                                                                             1×3=3

                Example : Sun – Son

1. See – ________
2. Meat -_______
3. Ear  – ________

Q6. You are Raja/ Rajni, studying in sriwisy in class VI. YOU are not feeling well since last evening. Write an application to the principal of your school for three days leave, as  doctor has  suggested you to take bed rest.                                                                                       5 marks

Q7. Write a paragraph on any ONE of the following in about 100 words.                                   5 marks

1. My Pet Animal                  (b) My School

Solution

Q6.
[Application]
To
The Principal,
Sriwisy School,
Date: [Insert Date]

Subject: Application for three days leave due to illness

Respected Sir/Madam,

I am Rajni, a student of Class VI, and I am writing to inform you that I have not been feeling well since last evening. I consulted a doctor who has advised me to take bed rest for three days. Therefore, I kindly request you to grant me leave for three days, starting from [Insert Date].

I will be grateful for your consideration.

Thank you.
Yours sincerely,
Rajni

Q7.
[Paragraph on “My Pet Animal”]
I have a pet dog named Rocky. He is a Labrador and is very playful and friendly. He has a shiny brown coat and loves to run around the house. Every morning, I take him for a walk in the park, where he enjoys playing fetch. Rocky is very loyal and always stays by my side. He is also very protective of our family. Whenever anyone comes to our house, he barks loudly to alert us. I love my pet because he is not just a companion but also a good friend who brings joy to our lives every day.

                                             SECTION -C- LITERATURE

Q8. Read the following lines and answer the questions that follow:                                           1×4=4

   Carefully, he took the bottle to the sage. The sage smiled and muttered something over the water. Then he returned the bottle and said, “Try it out.” Rama Natha sprinkled a few drops on a copper vessel and waited for it to turn to gold. To his surprise nothing happened!

1. Who did Rama Natha take the bottle of dew to?
2. What did the sage do to the bottle of dew?
3. What did the sage say to Rama Natha while returning the bottle of dew to him?
4. What did Rama Natha do after coming back from the sage?

Solution

The sage.

The sage smiled, muttered something over the water, and then returned the bottle.”

Try it out.”

Rama Natha sprinkled a few drops on a copper vessel and waited for it to turn to gold.

Q9.  Write whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.                                       1×3=3

1. Madhumati was troubled about what her husband did.
2. Rama Natha was very happy digging his fields.
3. The sage wanted to show the right path to Rama Natha.

Q10. Use the words correctly to complete the paragraph given below.                            1×3=3

          Luck                             difficult                      promised                          huge

         There was a farmer who had a ____________coconut plantation. He worked hard and did not depend on __________. Every day was ___________but he did not give up. One day, a man bought a bag of coconuts from him and promised to pay him the money the next day.