Grade-VI

ENGLISH
Time-3 hours Assessment-II M.M:-45

Instructions:
Read the question paper carefully. Write neatly and legibly. Do not over write. Pay special
attention to spelling. Read the answers before submitting the answer sheet.

PART-A
English - I
1. Read the passage given below.
The Siberian crane is also known as snow crane are the most distinctive among cranes. The
adults are all snowy white in colour, except for their black primary feathers which can be
seen only when they are flying. They breed in the arctic tundra region of western and
eastern Russia and migrate to China, Iran and India during winters. They, make the longest
distance migration among cranes. However their population is steadily declining and they
have been included in the list critically endangered bird species formulated by
International Union for Conservation of Nature 2013.

Answer these questions :

1. Where do Siberian cranes breed?
2. How do adult Siberian cranes look?
3. What is the other name of Siberian crane?
4. In what list have they been included?
5. Find the opposites of the following in the passage
(a) The shortest
(b) excluded

II. Write an application to the Principal of your school asking for her permission to
take part in an Inter-school debate.

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III. Using the following picture as a stimulus, write a description of what they suggest
you.

IV. Do as directed
1. Fill in the blank with suitable words.
1. The songs of this movie _________very touching. (is, are)
2. Are you sure the news you are giving me ________correct? (is, are)

2. Fill in the blank with correct words:

1. With these qualifications, it will be difficult for you to get a _______ job. (respectable,
respectful)
2. We should not _______ our vote in favour of a candidate who believes in the______
system. (cast, caste)

3. Fill in the blank with Homographs.

1. a. She was sharp but ______ and arrogant. (proud)
b. I tried hard to study but in ________.

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2. a. This is a lame_______. Nobody will be convinced by it.
b. ________ me. Could you lend me your pen for a while?

4. Give antonyms for - quick

5. Give synonyms for -astonish

6. Fill in the blank with corrected prefixes:

1. Please do not ______ understand me, I am only trying to help you.
2. We should ________ view the project report before submitting it.

7. Add suitable suffixes to the word given in the bracket and fill in the blanks.
1. She has the ________ to do the work but she is not sincere. (able)
2. Manjusha got the ________ marks in the class. (high)

8. Give one word for the following.

1. To look at something in such a way as if you are testing it. ______.
2. To bite at something repeatedly __________.

PART-B
ENGLISH II
I. Word Meaning.
1. Canter
2. Frail
3. Illicit
4. Lacerated
5. Commotion
6. Bon-voyage

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II. Give one word of the following.
1. Always present at all places______.
2. A male worker who supervises others _________.
3. A travelling trader who sells small goods________.
4. A person who is not brave __________.
5. A wild animal's resting place __________.
6. A place of shelter for ships _________.

III. Fill in the blanks.

1. ________ was Lalda's trainer
2. _________ means countless ages or eternity.
3. For the two girls it was more natural to _______ like wolves.
4. Report number _______ gives us some information about what to do if bitten by a
snake.
5. ________was Mrs. Chandresan's servant.
6. Our historic environment enriches our quality of life, it is our ______ and we should
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IV. True or False

1. Henna is a yellow translucent fossil.
2. When Kamala died, Amala missed her greatly.
3. Mrs. Singh had to leave the orphanage because her aunt was ill.
4. The village of Shijiao is in Northwest China's Chongqing municipality.
5. A tourniquet is a tight bandage to permanently stop the flow of blood.
6. Philip is a young lad in ancient Egypt.

V. Use these words in sentences of your won.

1. Popular
2. Actually

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VI. Answer these questions with reference to context.
a. Weather and rain have undone it again.
i. What does the 'it' refer to?
ii. What happened to 'it' years ago?

b. Some of them suggest that government officials had to convene them.....

i. Who made the suggestion?
ii. Why was the suggestion made?

VII. Answer the following questions.

1. Why did Reverend Singh feel bitter and angry with himself?
2. What was the important thing that Kamala learned?
3. Where were the snakes found?
4. How was the man 'attacking' the trees?
5. How long did it take Uncle Podger to hang up the picture?
6. What aspects of Miss Pushpa's personality and behaviour does the speaker like?
7. What was on the scroll?
8. What is the difference between amber and jade?

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