HALF YEARLY REVISION (2023-24)

ENGLISH (CLASS 5)

I. Poem comprehension

Read the poem carefully and answer the questions given below:-

Beneath the stars’ soft, twinkling light,

A tranquil world awakens at night.
The moon shines down with gentle grace,
Painting the world a silver embrace.
The owl’s hoot softly in the trees,
Their secrets carried on the breeze,
A fox slinks by, his fur so bright,
In the peaceful hush of the moonlit night.

Q1. Which of the following would be an appropriate title for the poem?
a). Starry night b). Moonlit night c). Daytime adventure d). Nightfall dreams

Q2. What does the moon do in the poem?

a). It hides behind clouds b). It twinkles like a star C). It shines with gentle grace d). It
sets early in the evening.

Q3. What sound can be heard in the poem?

a). Roaring thunder b). Laughter of children c). Soft hooting of owls d).Busy city
traffic

Q4. Identify a word from the poem that means calm.

Q5. How is the world described in the moonlight?

a). Chaotic and noisy b). Silver and peaceful c). Dark and mysterious d). colourful and
vibrant

II. Picture Comprehension:-

III. DICTATION

1). -------------------------------- 4). -------------------------------------

2). -------------------------------- 5). -------------------------------------

3). --------------------------------

IV. GRAMMAR

1. Identify the abstract noun in the following sentence:-

Nur Jahan was famous for her beauty.

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct type of noun:-

“My favourite -----------------is Mathematics”,
a). teacher b). subject c). quickly d). swim

3. “Mice “is the plural form of “mouse”

a). true b). false

4. The word “watch “denotes---------- gender

a). masculine b). feminine c). common d).neuter

5. The feminine gender for gander is

a). hen b). duck c).swan d).goose

6. Fill in the blanks with the correct possessive form

“That is my ------- book”
a. friends b). friend’s c). friend d). friends’

7. Which sentence shows possession with a plural noun correctly?

a. The childrens’ toys are colourful b. The childrens are playing outside
c. The children’s toys are colourful d. The childrens play in the park.

8. Fill in the blank with the correct article

I saw ------------ shooting star last night
a). a b). an c). the d). no article

9. Can you pass me ------------ salt, please?

a) a b) an c). the d) no article

10. The sun is too --------.It hurts my eyes.

b
 11. The beggar asked for --------------------------------- food
s

12. This is the --------------- (happy) day of her life.

13. I have ---------- work to do

a). much b). many c) ten d) bad

14. State the type of verb

“I sleep peacefully.”
The verb ‘sleep’ is
a).transitive b).intransitive c).auxiliary d).incomplete

15. Father ------------- angry with me

a). was b) were c) has d) had

16. Identify the subject “My best friend and I enjoy playing chess”
a) friend b) chess c) playing d) My best friend and I

17. Identify the predicate:- “He loves to read mystery novels”

18. The stories in this book ----------- (is, are) interesting.

19. Mr. Das ------- (teach, teaches) in this school

V. Write the synonyms of the following:-

1. thrilled –

2. wild –

3. stoutest –

4. firmly –

5. imitate –

VI. Write the antonyms of the underlined words:-

1). Please remove the lid and-------------- it back tightly.

2). She can be kind depending on her mood

3). The sunset over the mountains was truly amazing

 4). The magician made the rabbit vanish from the lat, leaving the audience in awe

5). The pond is quite deep towards the center

VII. SUBJECTIVE

Write a paragraph on “Computer-the wonder machine”

Or

You are Deepak / Rani the head boy/head girl of New Model School, Alwar. Write a
notice inviting students to give their names for the Fancy dress
competition.

VIII. Read the following passage carefully and answer the following question:-
The Presence of certain qualities makes friendship a special relationship A true friend is
consistent and honest. A friend is not afraid to give an honest opinion and does not say
things for the sake of getting approval. A friend provides companionship and continuous
support. There is no room for pride, jealousy or rivalry in a friendship.

When one enjoys a period of prosperity, many people become available as friends this is
not friendship because these so called friends ship away in difficult times true friends
stand by each other both in good and bad times.

Q1). Mention any two qualities of a true friend

Q2). Find the antonym of ‘Shame’ from the passage

Q3). What does a friend provide?

Q4). What should a good friend avoid to maintain consistency in friendship?

(hint:- avoid – no room )

IX. Frame sentences:-

1). Amazing -

2). Imitate -

3). Crowded -

X. Answer with reference to the context

1. The long withered grass in the sunshine is glancing

The bare trees are tossing their branches on high

 a. Why are the trees bare?

b. i). Write the synonym of “withered “ -------------

ii). Write the antonym of “ long “ --------------

c. When do the leaves fall from the trees?

2. “I’ve had enough of lifting the lid”

a. Who said these words and to whom?

b. When did the speaker say these words?

c. What does the speaker mean by the above statement?

XI. Answer the following (Reader)

Q1). Who were the ugly monsters? What did they do?

Q2). How did Tointte treat her siblings?

Q3). Why are the waves referred to as proud in the poem “In a wood on a windy day”?

Q4). What made Sujan imitate the call of birds?

Q5). Why do you think the birds returned the call of Sujan?

XII. Answer the following (non – Detailed)

Q1). What was Lupercalia?

Q2). Give a brief description about Antonio and Bassanio?

Q3). Who was Julius Caesar?