MOTHER TERESA HIGH SCHOOL

MES Ring road, Jalahalli, Bengaluru-560013

Class VI Subject – English

I. Identity the proper nouns, common nouns and abstract nouns in the following sentences:

1. Honesty is the best policy.

2. The boy was praised for his intelligence.

3. They took six months to publish the book.

4. Sanju has adopted a stray dog.

5. Roopa is the prettiest girl in the class.

6. My grandmother can knit beautiful sweaters.

7. The old man was helped by the kind boys.

8. The children fed the poor puppy.

9. The old woman was famous for her kindness.

10. Raju won the first prize in the quiz competition.

11. I am reading an interesting novel.

12. The child solved the puzzle with great skill.

II. Underline the nouns and state whether they are countable or uncountable.

1. I have bought some chairs.

2. Have we got enough nails?

3. How much money do you earn?

4. Rice is the staple food of South Indians.

5. She likes to give advice.

6. The grass is always greener on the other side.

7. Please visit our website for more information.

8. How many hours do you work?

9. We have not made any progress so far.

10. She attributed her success to luck.

III. Change the following sentences from plural to singular form:

1. The women were working in the fields.

2. The babies were crying in their cradles.

3. Mangoes are kept on the tables.

4. Lions live in caves.

5. Mothers love their children.

IV. Identify and underline the verbs in the following sentence:

a. The girl is sleeping soundly in her bed.

b. I don’t think you tried hard for your exams.

c. The students spoke politely with their teacher.

d. Yesterday, I went to the park.

e. The carpenters are making a boat.

f. We studied hard for the final examination.

g. The doctors did their best to save the patient’s

h. Some people light a bonfire.

i. He is selling fruits and vegetables.

j. We are listening to our favourite songs.