THE MILLENNIUM SCHOOL, GREATER NOIDA WEST

CLASS – 5
SUBJECT: ENGLISH
SAMPLE PAPER
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SECTION A (READING)
Q1 Read the following paragraph and answer the given questions.

The rate at which forests are disappearing on the Himalayan range is so rapid that this flourishing
mountain chain could be reduced to a stark, denuded landscape by the first half of the next century.
The Kulu valley, once bedecked by deodars, some 150 feet in height and 10 feet or more in girth,
has almost been stripped bare. Much of central and western India, formerly criss-crossed by
flowing rivers and lakes, bears an eerie resemblance to a lunar landscape. And Cherapunji, the
wettest spoton earth, where dense subtropical forests once stood sentinel, is today gaunt and
scarred.
Does this sound like a nightmare? Indeed, one wishes it were so! Unfortunately, the truth is that 6
million hectares of agricultural land in the world is being lost each year to the desert and another
21 million hectares is reduced to a state of near complete uselessness, threatening the livelihoods of
1.2 billion people worldwide.
Right now in India itself, 53 percent of the total land area is heading towards devastation. The
implications are horrifying.
The main reason behind this ugly disfigurement of fertile land is not poor rainfall but human error.
In the name of progress, trees have been cut down for housing, for heating and cooking, to produce
paper, and to make way for more agricultural land. Vast tracts of thick luxuriant forests have been
destroyed, together with their root systems which hold the soil together and retain, its precious
moisture. In the rainy season, water spills down the slopes as there are no roots left in the soil to
absorb it. It washes away tonnes of fertile topsoil. The rivers turn muddy and the level of their beds
rise, creating floods which cause destruction of property and human life. It is the erosion of
Himalayan topsoil that is creating a new island in the Bay of Bengal!

1.What is a special feature of the Kulu Valley?

a) Endless mountains
b) Dense jungles with tigers
c) Lovely deodar trees
d) Busy city life
2. Identify the primary cause of deforestation:
a) Advancements in Robotics
b) Expansion of Housing and Paper Industry
c) Promotion of Paper Mache Art
d) Innovation in Paper Making Technology
3. What indirect benefit do trees provide?
(a) Accelerating soil erosion
(b) Contributing to muddy rivers
(c) Absorbing rainwater
(d) Disrupting bird habitats
4. What is the primary concern expressed in the passage?

(a) Six million hectares of agricultural land turning into a nightmare

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 (b) A near-complete uselessness of 21 million hectares of desert
(c) Combined loss of 6 million hectares of agricultural land and 21 million hectares
approaching uselessness
(d) All of the above are areas of concern.
5. Based on the information provided, what could be a potential implication of 53 percent of the
total land area in India heading towards devastation?
(a) Increase in tourism
(b) Positive impact on agriculture
(c) Potentially alarming consequences for the environment
(d) Enhanced biodiversity in the affected regions
6. According to the passage, what is identified as the primary cause of the disfigurement of fertile
land?
a) Insufficient rainfall
b) Human activities and errors
c) Lack of agricultural progress
d) Excessive tree planting
7. Why does rainwater wash away fertile soil according to the passage?
(a) Because the soil has too many roots
(b) Because there are no roots left in the soil
(c) Because the soil is too dry
(d) Because the soil is too rocky
8. What is the consequence of rivers turning muddy and the rising level of their beds, as mentioned
in the passage?
(a) Increased agricultural productivity
(b) Formation of new islands
(c) Creation of floods leading to destruction of property and human life
(d) Improvement of aquatic ecosystems
9.Write the synonyms of the given words.
Resemblance
Error:
10. Write the antonym of the given word
Destruction:

Q2 Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions.

(a) She carefully placed the vase _____ the shelf

(b) The book was hidden right _______ the dictionary and atlas.
(c) The students gathered ______ the school’s playground.
(d) The cat jumped and settled in a cozy spot _____ the window.
(e) The treasure was buried_______the old oak tree.

Q3 Fill in the blanks with Relative pronoun.

(a) The person ____ found the lost wallet returned it to the owner.
(b) The book _______ is on the shelf belongs to me.
(c) The girl _____ won the first prize is my sister.
(d) I know a person ________can speak seven languages.
(e) The house _____ roof is red is my favorite.
(f) The car______ we bought last year broke down.
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Q4 Identify whether each sentence is a simple or compound sentence:
(a) I enjoy reading books
(b) She likes to swim, but he prefers to hike.
(c) The sun sets behind the mountains.
(d) We studied for the exam, and then we went for a walk.
(e) The cat sat on the windowsill.
Q5.
Fill in the blanks with appropriate conjunctions.
(a) I like coffee______ I don't drink it after 5 PM.
(b) He is allergic to peanuts_____ he loves peanut butter sandwiches.
(c) You can choose the blue dress_____ the red one.
(d) She studied hard______ she didn't perform well in the exam.
(e) We can go for a walk______ we can stay home and watch a movie.
(f) She didn't eat lunch______ she wasn't hungry.
(g) He likes playing soccer______ he also enjoys swimming.
(h) It was a challenging task_____they managed to complete it successfully.
Q6
Identify the type of voice.(Active or Passive)
(a) The teacher praised the students.
(b) The chef is cooking a delicious meal.
(c) A sandcastle was built on the beach by the kids.
(d) Colorful flowers are being planted by the gardener.
(e) The carpenter crafted a beautiful table.
(f) The old house was damaged by the storm.

SECTION B
WRITING SKILLS
Q7 You have lost a blue pencil pouch with a cartoon design on the front of it, in the
School playground. It contains school supplies, including pencils, pens, an eraser,
and a small ruler. Write a lost notice in not more than 50-60 words, Ask the students
to return it to you mention your name and class. Also mention that a small reward
is offered for its safe return.

Q8 Write a letter to the Editor of Times Of India Newspaper expressing your concern
and frustration about the condition of roads in your city,how it affects people in daily
commuting, also suggest some measures to improve the conditions of roads.

Q9 Read the following paragraph and answer the given questions.

“And away they ran as fast as they could go. When Lion came to the foot of the tree,
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 not one of the hunters was to be seen. The tired Kingfisher came out of the hiding
and so did the turtle. The grateful Hawks said “You have saved us. We appreciate
your efforts. You have proved that friends in need are friends indeed”

(a) Why did the hunters run away when Lion came to the foot of the tree?
(b) How did the Hawks express their gratitude towards the Lion,Kingfisher and
the turtle?
(c) What do you think the phrase "friends in need are friends indeed" means in
this context?
(d) Who came out of hiding when Lion arrived?
(e) what might have happened if the Kingfisher, Lion and the turtle hadn't come
to help the hawks?

Q10 Rewrite the given sentences into passive voice

a. The company released a new product.
b. The mechanic fixed the car.
c . People speak English in many countries.
d. The teacher explains the lesson every day.
e. The children watch cartoons on Saturdays.

Q11 Answer any three of the following questions.

a) What plan did the hunters make to catch then Turtle?
b) The story Androcles and the Lion tells us about unusual friendship, Do you
agree that this type of friendship may exist, why/why not?
c) How did Aunt polly got to know that Tom was making all those excuses to
stay at home?
d) Why was Abou ben Adem happy at the end of the poem?

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