D.A.V.

PUBLIC SCHOOL,PHASE-IV, ASHOK VIHAR

ANNUAL EXAMINTAION
2021-22
CLASS VI
ENGLISH
TIME: 2 HRS M.M.: 50
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1) THIS PAPER CONSISTS OF THREE SECTIONS:
SECTION A: READING
SECTION B: WRITING AND GRAMMAR
SECTION C: LITERATURE
2) WRITE ANSWERS OF EACH SECTION TOGETHER.
3) WRITE THE ANSWERS NEATLY AND CLEARLY.
4) CREATE A NEAT PDF.

SECTION - A (READING)
Q1) Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: (1X5=5)
Dry fruits are useful in various diseases of the brain, muscles and tissues. Particularly almond
has got unique properties to remove brain weakness and strengthen it. Almond preserves the
vitality of the brain, strengthens the muscles, destroys diseases originating from nervous and
bilious disorders.
Walnut is another dry fruit that possesses wonderful qualities of curing brain weakness.
According to Dr. Johnson, almonds, figs, grapes, dates, apples, and oranges are rich in
phosphoric element and should normally be used by brain workers. Phosphorus nourishes the
vital tissues of the body. It keeps the mind full of enthusiasm for more work.

1)Dry fruits are useful because they

a) strengthen our heart
b) cure various diseases of the brain, muscles and tissues
c) give confidence to us
d) empower us to do challenging tasks.
2)Which one is not a property of almond?
a) It preserves the vitality of the brain
b) It strengthens the muscles
c) It destroys diseases originating from nervous and bilious disorders
d) It strengthens our digestive system.
3)Phosphoric element is profusely found in
a) almonds, figs, grapes, dates, apples and oranges
b) almonds, figs, papayas, guavas and pineapples
c) all the green vegetables
d) seasonal fruits.
4)Brain workers should take fruits rich in phosphoric element because
a) they remove brain weakness
b) they nourish the vital tissues of the body
c) they keep the mind full of enthusiasm
d) all the above.
5)The word unique means the same as
a) ordinary
b) highly qualified
c) unusual
d) enlightened
SECTION - B (WRITING AND GRAMMAR)
Q2) You are Rajiv/ Rajni, the Cultural Head of your school. Draft a notice in not more than 50
words inviting the grandparents of students to celebrate World Elders’ Day in the school on 1
March 2022. (4)
Q3) Write a letter to your elder brother expressing your joy of winning the Cricket match at
boarding school. (6)
Q4) Rewrite the following sentences putting the Verbs given against them in the
appropriate Passive Voice form :
(1X4=4)
a) She ___________ up by her aunt. (bring- Past)
b) You will __________ to the feast. (invite- Future)
c) The result ___________ on Monday. (declare-Future)
d) We ___________ at his failure. (shock- Past)
Q5) Fill in the blanks with appropriate Modals:
(1X4=4)
a) ___________ I borrow your pen please? (Can/Should)
b) I ____________ play the piano when I was younger.(could/ will)
c) It _____________ rain later so take an umbrella while going out. (will/might)
d) They ________ be on holiday, but I’m not sure. (can, may)
Q6) Fill in the blanks with determiners. A help box has been given. (1X4=4)

either, neither, other, another, both, several, one, most, enough

Shopkeeper: a) ___________ of these toys are equally good. You can buy b) ___________ of
them.
Customer : They are good, no doubt but c) ___________ of them serves my needs. Can you
please show me d) ___________ toy which has some music as well.
Q7) Fill in the blanks with appropriate Tenses: (1X3=3)
a) ________ he _________ football? (play/ Past Progressive)
b) He _____________ to school. (go/ Present Perfect)
c) Someday, I __________ a novel. (write/ Simple Future)
SECTION -C (LITERATURE)
Q8) Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: (1X4=4)
i) Both scriptures and sciences we shall learn,
The heavens and oceans we shall explore;
The mysteries of moon we shall unravel,
The art of street sweeping,too, we shall learn.

1) Name the poem and poet of the above lines.

a) Bharat Desh by David Harmer
b) Bharat Desh by Subramnia Bharti
c) Our Tree by Subramania Bharti

2) Identify the future tense word used in the above lines:

a) Mysteries
b) Art
c) shall

3) The meaning of ‘unravel’ is:

a) To learn
b) To discover
c) To decide

4) Identify the conjunction:

a) Moon
b) Learn
c) And

ii) “ I have a role for you too. You’ll be one of the monkeys in the Vanar Sena.
Can’t I atleast get the role of Hanuman, teacher? (1X4=4)

1) Who is the speaker?

a) Suman
b) Rupa
c) Teacher

2) Whom is the speaker speaking to?

a) Suman
 b) Rupa
c) Teacher

3) The antonym of ‘give’ is:

a) Role
b) Get
c) atleast

4) Complete the following contractions:

a) You’ll - ______________
b) Can’t - _______________

Q9)Answer any four questions from the following: (2X4=8)

a) What does the beginning and ending of the poem ‘Our Tree’ indicate?
b) Why did Attila run after Ranga? What did others conclude from this chase?
c) Why did Gilchrist decide to skip the examination?
d) Did Rupa manage to give a good performance on stage?
e) What does the poet want to convey by saying ‘ It took ten minutes’.

Q10) You are Mr. Soames. After the case was solved , you felt relieved. Write a diary entry about
the incident expressing your feelings. (4)
OR
You are the mother in the family. Write a diary entry expressing your change of attitude towards
Attila after Ranga was caught. (4)