D.A.V.

PUBLIC SCHOOL, THANE

SESSION: 2021 – 2022
PERIODIC TEST – III
SUBJECT: ENGLISH
STD: V MAX MARKS: 20
DATE: 12.01.2022 TIME: 1 Hr
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them.

1. The question paper is divided into three sections – A, B & C.

2. Section A comprises of Multiple-Choice Questions. Attempt accordingly.
3. Read each question carefully and answer.
4. The questions per section are as follows:
Literature Section A comprises of 10 Multiple-
Section A (ENGLISH READER)
Choice Questions of 1 mark each.
Section B comprises of 5 Questions of 1
Section B Grammar
mark each.
Section C comprises of 1 question of 5
Section C Writing Skill
marks.
 SECTION A – LITERATURE

I. CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION FROM THE FOLLOWING: (10 marks)

1. Pick out the correctly spelt word from the options given -

a. excitment b. excitement c. exceitment d. exicement

2. The phrase ‘Mouse Potato’ means:

a. One who is gaining weight b. One who is a dull person

c. One who cannot be trusted d. One who is always working on the computer.

3. The synonym of the word ‘battalion’ is:

a. a batsman batting on the cricket field b. to breathe heavily

c. a large group of people d. feeling wacky

4. Complete the sentence:

Whoever wishes to swim the Channel, should______________

a. register a month before and take approval from the officials.

b. be able to spend ten hours in the water and should be able to swim in the high sea

without a break.

c. produce certificates stating that the participant is physically fit.

d. practice swimming for long hours in the swimming pool.

5. Which of the following is not a disadvantage related to e-mail:

a. A virus can freeze your computer.

b. You can communicate with your near and dear ones simply by clicking the mouse.

c. It makes you lazy.

d. Large number of mails can bother you.

6. Pick out a pair of antonyms:

a. boon x bane b. woe x betide c. crazy x lazy d. dotty x dot

7. Janaki could not go for a solo attempt because-

a. a special boat needed to accompany her for her safety was not available.

b. the Channel Officials did not approve of her decision to go for a solo attempt.

c. the American swimmers were doubtful about her ability since she was afflicted with

polio.

d. Janaki changed her decision at the last minute.

8. The synonym of ‘beaming’ is-

a. sad and confused b. anxious c. smiling broadly d. disappointed

9. We can fight against our limitations through-

a. hard work, determination and self-reliance.

b. believing in our luck and wait for the right time

c. setting high goals, sitting and sighing.

d. postponing tasks for a later time.

10. What is the best part of the poetess’s day?

a. When she sends messages on a wrong address. b. When her computer releases a virus.

c. When the mails inside her computer freeze. d. When she receives e-mails.
 SECTION B – GRAMMAR

I. DO AS DIRECTED:

1. Mohan _________________ (buy) a laptop from the mall. (Fill in the blank with a

suitable Verb form in the Present Perfect Tense)

2. Reena and her brother walk to school. (Rewrite the sentence in Present Perfect Tense)

3. Meera has reached Mumbai. (Rewrite the sentence in Present Perfect- Negative)

4. The girl is crying because__________________________. (Complete the sentence in

Present Perfect Tense)

5. They has never played a Cricket match. (Rewrite the sentence correctly)

SECTION C – WRITING SKILLS

I. Write a letter to the Cultural Coordinator of your school, seeking permission

to stage a drama online.

Key Points: Introduction, wish to perform a drama online, will be a great learning
experience, will help you enhance your acting skills, shall be an opportunity to learn
patience, team work and positive approach.
OR
Write a letter to the Principal of your school asking him/her to change your
class-section giving a suitable reason.

Key Points: Introduction, need of change of the section, trouble and continuous
disturbance caused by your class mates, continuous teasing bothers you a lot, not
able to concentrate in studies.

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