Periodic Test -2(2024-2025) Roll No.

Name- __________________________________ Grade: VI

Subject- English Date-18-12-2024
Time- 11/2 hrs. Marks - 40
SECTION A- Reading (5 Marks)
Q.1 - Read the passage carefully and then answer the questions that follows: (5Marks)
Passage 1:
We must do all we can to stop conflicts and civil war. Most conflicts happen in poor countries,
especially which are badly governed or where power and wealth are not distributed fairly
between different tribal or religious groups. So the best way to check fighting is to make a
political arrangement in which all groups have their representatives. The need is to ensure human
rights and economic development of all.
The next fundamental freedom is one that is not mentioned in the UN charter. In 1945, the
leaders could not imagine that such a situation would arise. That is the freedom of future
generations to live on this planet.
Even now many of us have not understood its importance. We are using up the limited resources
for our present use. We are over using and even wasting them. We are, in fact, robbing our
children of their right to live.
We must preserve our forests, fisheries and wildlife. All of these are collapsing because of our
own habit of consuming or destroying them.

Questions:

Answer the following questions briefly:

(a) Why do most conflicts happen in poor countries?
(b) What is the best way to check conflicts?

(c) How are we robbing our children of their basic right?

(d) What must we preserve for our children?

(e) Find words from the passage that mean the same as

i) Fighting

Passage 2:
Food can maintain and save life. It can destroy life as well. Proper food serves as medicine,
improper food works as poison. A little care about the quality and quantity of food will keep us
healthy and happy. If we go about eating all sorts of things, we shall become sick.
We take pride in calling ourselves civilized. Being sensible means to know the difference

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between good and bad, right and wrong. It will not do to become slaves to our tongue or taste.
Even cattle, birds and beasts eat only what is best for their body.
We mostly eat processed food and refined sugar. We pay heavily for junk food, for Chinese
dishes or deep fried snacks. As a result we catch diseases. We have drifted away from mother
nature. We laugh at the rules of hygiene, healthy diet and the advice of our elders. This has given
rise to diabetes.
We offer chocolates, cakes and ice creams too often to our children. We also attend parties or
dine out every day. This way we invite obesity and diabetes.

Questions:

Answer the following questions briefly:

(a) What are the functions of food?
(b) What is meant by ‘improper food’?
(c) What does ‘civilised life’ imply?
(d) Find words from the passage that mean the same as:

i)being fat

ii)Maintenance of health

Passage 3:
The cinema is the cheapest source of entertainment today. Millions of people see movies and
enjoy them. It is a good pastime in all the places – big or small.
The cinema industry has made rapid progress after independence. In the beginning there were
silent, and black and white movies. Now we are dazzled by the colours in every movie.
Big posters are seen on the walls of cities and towns for advertisements. They also announce the
coming movies in the city. There is always a rush before the booking windows. So the tickets are
often sold in the black market or at a premium.
On the one hand the cinema is a source of entertainment. On the other it is also a source of
knowledge and information. Films satisfy all the sections of people and their different tastes.
There are religious movies and historical movies. They recreate the past, the old culture and
lifestyle. Social films spread awareness about social evils of dowry, casteism and communal
feelings. Some films expose the corruption in high places among the policemen and the citizens.

Questions:

Answer the following questions briefly:

(a) Why is cinema so much popular?
(b) How can you say that the cinema industry has made rapid progress after
independence?
(c) Find words from the above passage which mean the opposite to: i)costliest

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(d) Mention two advantages of cinema.
(e) What is the main purpose of making social films?

Passage 4:
Do you know that around 270 eucalyptus trees or 460 bamboo plants are saved when we produce
one tonne of hand-made paper? It is ecofriendly hand-made paper that also checks pollution of
water, land and air. Large quantities of polluting chemicals are used by paper mills.
Hand-made paper is the best form of recycled paper. It has a fine surface for writing. It is also
strong enough for making drawings.
Paper manufacturing is a very old tradition. It was invented in China nearly two thousand years
back. Indians used the leaves of palm trees for writing. Papyrus is a kind of paper made from a
reed of the same name. It grew on the banks of the River Nile, and was used in Egypt.
The hand-made paper industry flourished in India during the Mughal period. But it died with the
setting up of paper mills in the 18th and 19th centuries. Mahatma Gandhi revived it during the
freedom movement. Today it is a fast growing industry.

Questions:

Answer the following questions briefly:

(a) Why is hand-made paper becoming more and more popular?
(b) Mention two features of hand-made paper.
(c) What did Indians use for writing when there was no paper?
(d) What is papyrus?
(e) Find words from the above passage that mean the same as:
i) prospered

SECTION-B – Writing (5 Marks)

Q.2 Attempt ANY ONE: (5x1=5 Marks)
A- Imagine that your friend Sara had to leave for another city very urgently. You agreed to look
after her pet (dog) till the time she returns. Your friend is worried about the pet and has
requested you to write letter to her. Write an informal letter informing your friend about her
pet and letting her know how you are taking care of it. You are Richa/Raj of Lane no. 1, P- block,
New Delhi.
OR
B- Imagine that your grandfather is living alone and nearby your house. Taking reference from
your chapter ‘Spreading Smiles’’, write a paragraph about different ways in which you can help
your grandfather during the time he will be alone.
OR

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Imagine that the person being addressed in the poem responds to the speaker and they engage
in a conversation. Write the dialogue.

You may begin like this…

Person being spoken to: That is very kind of you, dear sir/ma’am. You seem to know exactly
how I feel.

Speaker: I have not had the same life experiences as you’ve had, but I can feel the pain you
have endured during the tough times. Would you like to share some of your stories with me?
OR

Imagine that your grandfather has to spend a week on his own, because your grandmother has
to go visit her sister for a week. Your grandfather lives very close to your house-so close that
you can walk to his house without anyone accompanying you. Think of five different ways in
which you can help him. Then, write a paragraph about the ways you can help your grandfather
during the time he will be alone. After you have written the paragraph, underline all the
intransitive verbs and circle all the transitive verbs.

SECTION- C – Grammar (15 Marks)

Q.3-Fill in the blanks with suitable forms of the helping verbs be and have. (ANY 4) (4x1=4
marks)

A- 1. Look! A grasshopper ______ hopping on its six long legs.

2. We _______ crossed the road before the bus came.

3. We ______ won the match to set a new record.

4. The fisherman ______ netting fish right now.

5. The elephants ______ destroyed the fence and rampaged through the fields.

6. We _____ dined before my father returned from office.

7. Many airlines _____ offering discounts on ticket fares these days.

8. The firefighters ______ dousing the fire.

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9. They ______ made arrangements for food for everybody.

10. He _____ decided to leave long before he heard the news.

Q.4- Complete each sentence with a suitable direct object. Use a mix of nouns, noun phrases,
compound nouns, and pronouns. The teacher will check your answers. (ANY 4) (4x1=4
marks)

A- The selfish giant scared ________________

B- The chef wrote __________________ for me

C- The author autographed ___________________

D- The mechanic repaired ____________________

E- The artist painted ____________________ by using watercolours.

F- Ragini always brings __________________ for everyone.

G- My mother keeps ________________ inside the cupboard.

H- My grandfather plays ______________ every Sunday.

I- The magician performed __________________.

J- The teachers showed ___________________ to the class.

Q.5- Underline the verbs. Write T for transitive verbs and I for intransitive verbs (ANY 4)
(4x1=4 marks)

A-The doorbell rang.

_______________________

B- I painted my grandfather's old box.

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________________________

C- The players won the match.

_________________________

D- The children rushed into their class.

E- I will participate in the street play.

___________________________

F- The sun appeared from behind the clouds.

___________________________

G- The pillion rider fell off the bike.

__________________________

H- Please peel some oranges for the juice.

____________________________

I- Five ducks crossed the road.

____________________________

J- My father baked a cake for Christmas.

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Q.6- Fill in the blanks with the adverb form of the adjectives in the brackets. (ANY 3)
(3x1= 3 Marks)
A-The red dress fits me _______ (perfect).
B- The package was wrapped _____ (nice) before delivery.
C- My father ______ (accidental) spilled tea on his clothes.
D- The ballerinas performed ______ (wonderful).
E- The racing cars moved _______ (fast) on the track.
F- You could have _______(simple) asked me to lend it to you.
G- The forts used to be guarded(heavy) at night.
H- The magazine is delivered.(month) at our doorstep.
I - The little child ate the muffins(greedy).
J - The lady could _______ (magical) transform a ball into a pigeon.

SECTION- D – Literature (15 Marks)

Q.7- Give answers of ANY FIVE questions in 30-40 words. (5x2 = 10 marks)
A- Why do you think Mrs Snow called Pollyanna, Miss Impertinence?
B- Describe how Pollyanna did Mrs. Snow’s hair?
C-Why did the writer want to help Nandita? What does this tell us about her?
D- What does the idiomatic expression ‘walking in someone else’s shoes’ mean in the poem
Empathy?
E-What does the speaker of poem ‘Empathy’ mean by the words under the weight of a story I
have never lived before?
F- She spoke fretfully, but she still held the mirror before her face. Why do you think Mrs Snow
still held the mirror in front of her face?
G- How do you think Mrs Snow felt when Pollyanna offered to fix her hair?
H-Do you think Mrs Snow regularly put a flower in her hair?How can you tell?
I- After all you’ve walked through…. What has been referred to using these words?
J- For a newcomer this can be terrifying! What does the word this refer to? Why can it be
terrifying for a newcomer?
K- Nandita readily agreed to my preposition. What was the preposition? Why do you think
Nandita agreed readily?
L-Discuss why the speaker uses the words your strength is torn to describe the person spoken
to.
M-The poem “Empathy” is in the form of words spoken by speaker to someone. Who do you
think the speaker is speaking to? Give reasons for your answer.

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Q.8-Give answer of any one question in 100 - 120 words. (5marks)
A- Write a character sketch of Pollyanna from the story ‘spreading smiles’.
B- According to poem Empathy, describe what the poet wants to symbolizes from these lines:
i)I may have never walked in your shoes
ii) your soles are worn
iii) the weight of a story.
iv) all you’ve walked through
C- What is Polar night? Write five benefits of regular exercise given in chapter ‘A friend in need’.
D- How did Polyanna’s outlook on life differ from Mrs Snow’s outlook or attitude?
E-Let me tell you about the intriguing way in which I broke the ice with her. Briefly describe how
Catherine broke the ice with Nandita.
F- Do you agree that Reaching Out with Love is an apt title for this letter? Why / Why not?