DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, GURGAON

CLASS V (2019-20)
ENGLISH
MONDAY TEST- I [08/04/2019]

DURATION: 50 mins. MM: 20

NAME: SEC: ________________

SECTION A – READING SKILLS (6)

Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:
1) Learning to play a musical instrument is something that everyone should try. It
doesn’t matter what your age is. Whether you choose the bagpipes or the piano,
there are many benefits of learning to play music.

2) Studies have shown that learning a musical instrument is good for our brains. It
can develop concentration and memory skills and may even make us smarter. In
children, it can improve reading and mathematical skills and in adults, it may aid
healthy brain function. Anyone who has learnt to play a musical instrument will
know that the key to success is practice. You have to be disciplined and have the
determination to do regular practice.

3) Playing a musical instrument can also help you develop confidence. All the
exams, recitals and playing for family and friends can really help you learn how to
deal with nerves. Your social skills can also improve when you play a musical
instrument. You can get a group of people together to play different musical
instruments and maybe, make some lifelong friends.

4) Finally, one of the most important benefits of playing a musical instrument is

that it is fun. It is a great feeling to be able to play your favourite piece. It also
helps one forget about one’s problems. So, choose a musical instrument and start
some lessons today.

Q1. Put a tick on the correct option: (½x2=1)

(a) The key to success is .
(i) regular practice
(ii) practice once in a while
(iii) no practice

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 (b) Learning to play is something that
everyone should try.
(i) an outdoor sport
(ii) a musical instrument
(iii) a board game

Q2. Complete the following sentence: (1)

All the exams, recitals and playing for family

Q3. Find words from the passage that mean the same as: (½x3=1½)

(a) select - (para 1)

(b) advantages - (para 1)
(c) to help - (para 2)

Q4. Find words from the passage that mean the opposite of the following:
(½x3=1½)
(a) failure - (para 2)
(b) finish - (para 4)
(c) remember - (para 4)

Q5. Mention any two benefits of playing a musical instrument? (1)

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 SECTION B - WRITING SKILLS (6)
Create an interesting advertisement for a newly launched pen. Make your
advertisement colourful and attractive.

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 SECTION C - GRAMMAR (8)
Q1. Fill in the blanks with the correct degree of the adjectives given in the
brackets: (½x5=2½)

(a) February is the _____________________ month of the year. (short)

(b) I sing _______________________ than my brother. (good)
(c) Lead is ______________________ than any other metal. (heavy)
(d) This is the ____________________________ book that I have ever
read. (interesting)
(e) My sister likes to keep her room _____________________. (tidy)
Q2. Rewrite the following sentences using the correct possessive form of the
underlined words: (1x3=3)
(a) The toy of the baby is in the cupboard.

(b) The shoes of the boys are not very expensive.

(c) The houses of the people were painted white.

Q3. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate articles: (½x5=2½)

(a) Iron is _______ useful metal.

(b) _______ storybook you gifted me was interesting.

(c) Meeting the President was _______ honour for all of us.

(d)Australia is _______ smallest continent in the world.

(e) I kept my old books in _______ empty carton.

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