GEMS United Indian School

ASSET REVISION PAPER 1

| Class 6 | English

Day – 3

QUESTION 8

Skill: Understands idioms, proverbs and figures of speech

Many literary writers, especially poets, like to write in flowery language, using expressions that
convey the intended meaning indirectly. These expressions are: idioms e.g. spill the beans, let
the cat out of the bag etc.; figures of speech like similes, e.g. as cold as ice; and proverbs
related to different passages, e.g. A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.

1. Which of these expressions can BEST replace the underlined words in this sentence?
Manjula revealed the secret of the gift without intending to.
A. gave someone the slip
B. gave something a whirl
C. gave the game away
D. gave up the ghost

2. Choose the correct option to complete the given sentence. The taxi driver expertly
drove through the crowded city as he __________.
A. knew it like the back of his hand
B. knew better than to do that
C. knew a thing about it
D. knew which side of his bread was buttered

3. Choose the correct option to complete the given sentence. Although the problem was
not solved, the lengthy discussions helped __________.
A. beat the air
B. clear the air
C. filled the air
D. be in the air

4. After the fire was put out, my parents realised that they had to start the work again
from _____________.
Which of these correctly completes the above sentence?
A. score
B. scratch
C. scrape
D. slash

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5. Choose the option that conveys the correct meaning of the underlined phrase in the
given sentence.
''The painter felt like a fish out of water in the midst of all the musicians.''
A. someone in an uncomfortable situation
B. someone made to look very funny
C. someone in an inferior role
D. someone in a distinguished role

6. A person who talks too fast is said to be talking __________ to the dozen.
A. thirteen
B. nineteen
C. fourteen
D. twelve

7. Choose the correct option to complete the given sentence.

The pickpocket was beaten __________ for returning with nothing at the end of the day.
A. fair and square
B. heart and soul
C. black and blue
D. black and tan

8. Choose the option which conveys the correct meaning of the underlined words. Mr.
Praveen wanted a computer for himself but postponed the idea of getting one as he was
hard up. This means that he __________.
A. was dismissed from work.
B. was short of money.
C. found it difficult to do something.
D. struggled to do his work.

Skill: Knows correct spellings and phonics in words

We need to know: how letters combine to form words, how spellings change when suffixes or
prefixes are added to words and how spellings change when converted to different parts of
speech. Through rhyming words, homophones and individual letter sounds, knowledge of
phonic sounds and syllable patterns we understand how spellings are formed.

9. Choose the most appropriate word for the sentence below.

I asked my mother __________ she would come home early that day.
A. weather
B. wether
C. wheather
D. whether

10. Choose the option with the CORRECT spelling for the sentence below.
It was interesting to hear the __________ between two little children of 4 years.
A. converrsation
B. dialougue
C. discussion
D. chater

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11. Choose the word with the correct spelling for questions 57and 58. It is very difficult to
remember the rule for the................ of the article.
A. omision
B. ommission
C. ommision
D. omission

QUESTION 9
Skill: Identifies synonyms, antonyms and other words

We need to associate words that are similar in meaning or opposite in meaning,

depending on the context in which they have been used in the passage. It also deals
with how we form new words like compound words and how we use meaning to
solve word puzzles etc.

1. Which of these words is CLOSEST in meaning to former in the sentence

below?
Oliver, now old with swollen and painful joints, is being looked after at a
sanctuary for former laboratory animals, in Texas.
A. latter
B. past
C. current
D. present

2. Which among the list of words given below is DIFFERENT from the rest?

Huge, terrifying, gigantic, enormous, immense

A. huge
B. terrifying
C. gigantic
D. enormous

3. Dream A Dream is a 7-year old, professionally run NGO working to empower

over 500 children ... In the above line, the expression ' over 500 children ' can
be replaced with __________.
A. about 500 children
B. more than 500 children
C. less than 500 children
D. exactly 500 children

4. The market is open on all days, other than Sundays and holidays. Which of
the words means ' other than '?

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A. accept
B. except
C. expect
D. although

5. Another word for 'delicate' is

A. fine
B. gentle
C. small
D. wonderful

6. Which option has words with the SAME meaning?

A. '' fiddle '' and '' angle ''
B. '' detector '' and '' sensor ''
C. '' mirror '' and '' reflection ''
D. '' turn '' and '' position ''

7. Identify the expression that is OPPOSITE in meaning to continuously.

A. in no way
B. not at all
C. on and off
D. very much so

8. Which of these can be said to have branches?

A. a large house
B. a large company
C. a note book
D. a friendship

QUESTION 10

History
Chocolate is made from the seeds of the tree Theobroma cacao. Theobroma is Greek for 'food
of the gods'. The ancient Aztecs worshipped the cacao tree and used its beans as a form of
currency. They saw the tree as a source of strength and wealth.

The Aztecs discovered that by crushing the beans into a paste and adding spices, they could
make a refreshing and nourishing drink. This drink would have been very bitter, unlike our
chocolate drinks today. Sixteenth century European explorers brought the drink back from their
travels, added sweeter flavourings, and soon it was popular as an expensive luxury.

Chocolate bars
Solid chocolate became popular in the 1800s, with the invention of moulding processes.
Mechanical grinders crushed cocoa beans to a fine powder that could be heated and poured
into moulds, forming shapes as it cooled.

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Later in 1825, a Dutchman extracted cocoa butter from cocoa beans, which the Swiss added to
the chocolate to make it smoother and glossier. Cocoa butter melts at around 36C, which is
close to the human body temperature. That's why chocolate melts in the mouth.

In 1875, Daniel Peter of Switzerland perfected the manufacture of milk chocolate, which is
sweeter and smoother than dark chocolate. Milk chocolate is now the world's best-selling
variety.

Is Chocolate Good For You?

Should chocolate be an essential part of a balanced diet? Back in the 17th and 18th centuries,
many articles were written praising the medicinal virtues of chocolate. Today it's a regular
feature in army food rations. During the Gulf War, specially made chocolate bars that could
withstand the heat were flown along with other equipment to the US soldiers. But there is no
clear conclusion on whether or not it's good for us.

1. Which of the following meanings of 'mould' has been used in this passage?
A. loose soil that is rich in organic matter
B. a fungus that grows on damp or decaying organic matter
C. a container that gives shape to liquid poured into it
D. a fine powder that results from breaking a shape

2. We saw a tiger on a visit to a wildlife park. The beautiful animal stayed quite far away.
Our guide said that bad experiences with other human beings must have made it wary.
What does the word ' wary ' MEAN in the sentences above?
A. tired
B. angry
C. careful
D. confused

3. Suma wanted to be a good singer and she took her practice classes __________.
Which of these words completes the above sentence meaningfully?
A. seriously
B. greatly
C. casually
D. hardly

4. Which of these is 'an action associated with the wind' as well as 'a stroke with the fist'?
A. puff
B. blow
C. jolt
D. gust

5. Identify the word, which is a term in geometry, formed by rearranging the letters in the
word 'glean.'
A. angel
B. angle
C. lange
D. aengl

6. 'Adept' means

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A. skilful.
B. hopeful.
C. educated.
D. well.

7. Once, both kings were travelling in their respective chariots...

Which of the following can BEST REPLACE “respective '' in the sentence above?
A. grand or huge
B. individual or own
C. honourable or worthy
D. beautiful or good-looking

QUESTION 11

Skill: Identifies synonyms, antonyms and other words

We need to associate words that are similar in meaning or opposite in meaning, depending on
the context in which they have been used in the passage. It also deals with how we form new
words like compound words and how we use meaning to solve word puzzles etc.

1. Carnatica Global Gurukulam launches its Summer Camp with a difference.

Which of these words can best replace ' launches ' in the sentence given above?
A. provides
B. conducts
C. introduces
D. organizes

2. Complete the sentence given below with the OPPOSITE of '' vanish '' as it is used here.
I thought that the new detergent would make the stains on my clothes vanish . But to my
dismay, I saw them _________ again once the clothes were dry.
A. lighter
B. strong
C. appear
D. invisible

3. Dream A Dream is a 7-year old, professionally run NGO working to empower over 500
children ... In the above line, the expression ' over 500 children ' can be replaced with
__________.
A. about 500 children
B. more than 500 children
C. less than 500 children
D. exactly 500 children

4. Which of these sentences has two words which are OPPOSITE in meaning to each
other?
A. When India won the match, Maria was laughing loudly while Junaid was jumping gleefully.
B. Mini is a kind-hearted girl, she freed the parrot that the man had trapped in a metal cage.
C. Between the two friends, Johnny was clearly a naughty child while Ranvir was silently playful.
D. When Juhi failed her driving test, Mother looked worried but Father was more visibly upset.

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5. Choose the sentence below which contains a word that DESCRIBES a person's
APPEARANCE.
A. The students were enthusiastic about the excellent project.
B. The busy cricketer did not want to come to our modern school.
C. The famous teacher praised the handsome singer's songs a lot.
D. The Principal always said that his teachers were wise and honest.

6. Which of these sentences has two words which are almost OPPOSITE in meaning to
each other?
A. Shyam is a timid boy and his brother, Mohan, is very shy.
B. Vidhi and Brinda are great dancers; they are both expressive and graceful.
C. Harry Potter is an ordinary boy who goes to a magical school called Hogwarts.
D. Raghu and Meenu became the school prefects due to their hard work and sincerity.

7. Which option has words with the SAME meaning?

A. '' fiddle '' and '' angle ''
B. '' detector '' and '' sensor ''
C. '' mirror '' and '' reflection ''
D. '' turn '' and '' position ''

8. Choose the option that means ' cut off ' when ' dis -' is added before it.
A. played
B. proved
C. ordered
D. connected

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