Addis Fana Middle and Primary School

2016 E.C Second Semester English Worksheet For grade 6

Prepared by Elias Dereje

Name____________________ Grade____ Section___

I. Reading Comprehension

Read the following text carefully and answer questions 1-10 according to the information
given in the passage

Hard Work

Hard work is the consistent and determined effort exerted towards achieving a specific goal, overcoming
challenges, or excelling in a particular area. It involves dedicating time and energy to tasks, often going
above and beyond what is required, in order to produce desired results. Hard work encompasses
qualities such as perseverance, resilience, discipline, and a strong work ethic. Individuals who embody
the value of hard work are willing to put in the necessary effort, make sacrifices, and stay focused on
their objectives despite obstacles or setbacks.

1. How can hard work be best described?

A) Inconsistent and casual efforts B) Determined and consistent effort

C) Minimal and effortless attempts D) Avoiding tasks and challenges

2. Which of the following is a key characteristic of hard work?

A) Reliance on luck for success B) Lack of commitment and dedication

C) Perseverance and resilience D) Prioritizing leisure over tasks

3. What qualities are associated with individuals who demonstrate hard work?

A) Procrastination and lazines B) Resilience, discipline, and determination C) Avoidance of challenges

and responsibilities D) Quick completion of tasks without effort

4. Why is hard work considered important for achieving goals?

A) Because success is guaranteed without effort. B) Because it requires minimal dedication

C) Because it demonstrates commitment and perseverance

D) Because challenges should be avoided at all costs

5. How does hard work contribute to personal growth?

 A) By promoting a carefree attitude towards tasks

B) By fostering self-discipline and determination

C) By avoiding obstacles and challenges

D) By relying solely on external factors for success

6.What benefits can be derived from embracing hard work?

A) Greater sense of accomplishment and self-confidence

B) Increased procrastination and avoiding responsibilities

C) Discouraging growth and development

D) Lack of motivation and dedication

7.In what way does hard work contribute to achievement?

A) By relying on shortcuts and quick solutions

B) By consistent effort and focused dedication

C) By avoiding challenges and obstacles

D) By expecting immediate results without effort

8.paragraph 1, line 2 it refers______________ A.overcoming challenge B.hard work

C . particular area D.specific goal

9.paragraph 1 , line 5 their refers ____________

A . value of hard work B . necessary effort

C . individuals D.make sacrifices

10. What is the topic of the text?

A. Limitations of hard work B. Hard Work C. Qualities of Hard Work D. Not stated

II.Grammar, Punctuation and Vocabulary

11. Which sentence is correct?

A) She don't like ice cream.

B) She doesn't like ice cream.C) She not likes ice cream. D) She didn't like ice cream.
12. Choose the correct verb form:

A) I plays soccer every day.

B) I play soccer every day.

C) I playing soccer every day.

D) I played soccer every day.

13. Identify the noun in the following sentence: The cat chased the mouse.

A) cat B) chased C) mouse bD) the

14. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) The dog barked loudly, when the mailman arrived.

B) The dog barked loudly when the mailman arrived.

C) The dog barked loudly when, the mailman arrived.

D) The dog barked loudly, when, the mailman arrived.

15. Choose the correct pronoun:

A) Her and me went to the store.

B) She and I went to the store.

C) Her and I went to the store.

D) She and me went to the store.

16. Which sentence is correctly capitalized?

A) i am going to the park.

B) I Am Going To The Park.

C) I am going to the park.

D) i AM GOING TO THE PARK.

17. Select the correct form of the verb "to be" in this sentence: They ___ playing soccer in the park.

A) am B) is C) are D) be
18. Which sentence is a compound sentence?

A) The sun is shining brightly.

B) I like to swim in the ocean.

C) She went to the store and bought some fruit.

D) He ran quickly to catch the bus.

19. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: My sister and I ___ going to the movies tonight.

A) are B) is C) am D) be

20. Identify the adverb in this sentence: The cat quickly ran across the street.

A) cat B) quickly C) ran D) across

21. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) my favorite subject is math.

B) My favorite subject is Math.

C) My favorite subject is math.

D) MY FAVORITE SUBJECT IS MATH.

22. Select the correct form of "to do" for this sentence: We ___ our homework yesterday.

A) do B) did. C) does D) done

23. Choose the correct indefinite article for this sentence: ___ apple a day keeps the doctor away.

A) An B) A C) The D) None needed

24. Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: She ___ to school every day.

A) go B) goes C) went D) going

25. Identify the adverb in the following sentence: He quickly ran to catch the bus.

A) quickly B) ran C) catch D) bus

26. Which sentence is written in the passive voice?

A) The dog chased the cat B) The cat was chased by the dog. C) The cat chased the dog.
D) The dog was chased by the cat.2

27. Select the correct form of the pronoun to complete the sentence: Sarah and ___ went to the park.

A) me B) I C) myself D) we

28. Identify the part of speech of the word "beautiful" in the following sentence: She wore a beautiful
dress to the party.

A) noun B) verb C) adjective. D) adverb

29. Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: The book is ___ the table.

A) at B) in C) on D) under

30. Which sentence is correctly capitalized?

A) my sister is in grade 6.

B) My Sister is in Grade 6.

C) My sister is in grade 6.

D) my sister is in Grade 6.

31. Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence: I wanted to go swimming, but it
started raining.

A) wanted B) swimming C) but D) started

32. Choose the correct form of "to be" to complete the sentence: They ___ playing football in the park.

A) am B) is C) are D) be

33. Select the correct possessive pronoun to complete the sentence: That is ___ book.

A) his B) her C) him D) he