PRACTICE SHEET FOR IMPROVING LEARNING
OUTCOMES
SUBJECT – ENGLISH (WEEK 8)
Class – 6
M.M. – 20 Time: 45 mins
LEARNING OUTCOME (6E 02): Applies varied comprehension strategies (inferring,
predicting, visualising) to understand different texts.
NOTE: Question Nos. 1-20 carry one mark each.
Q1. Read the following short story and answer the given questions. (5 Marks)
The Mysterious Letter
Maya found an old, dusty envelope in her grandmother’s attic. It was addressed to someone
named "Emily." Inside, she discovered a map with strange markings. Maya couldn’t
understand it, but it looked like a treasure map! “What if this leads to something exciting?”
she thought. She decided to ask her grandmother about the letter later that evening.
1. Who found the letter?
a) Maya's grandmother
b) Emily
c) Maya
d) A friend
2. What was inside the envelope?
a) A treasure chest
b) A map with strange markings
c) A photo of Emily
d) A letter to Maya
3. What did Maya think about the map?
a) It was boring.
b) It might lead to something exciting.
c) It was an old drawing.
d) It was a shopping list.
4. What do you think Maya will do next?
a) Ignore the map.
b) Ask her grandmother about it.
c) Throw the map away.
d) Show it to her teacher.
5. Imagine the map showed a hidden cave. What would Maya likely do?
a) Go explore the cave.
b) Return the map to the attic.
c) Keep it as a memory.
d) Give it to her friend
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Q2. Read the following informational text and answer the questions that follow.
(5 Marks)
How Do Bees Make Honey?
Bees are hardworking insects. They collect nectar from flowers using their long tongues.
Back at the hive, they store the nectar in honeycombs and fan it with their wings to remove
moisture. This process turns the nectar into honey. Honey is a sweet food that many people
and animals enjoy.
1. What do bees collect from flowers?
a) Pollen
b) Nectar
c) Leaves
d) Water
2. How do bees turn nectar into honey?
a) By mixing it with sugar.
b) By storing it in jars.
c) By fanning it to remove moisture.
d) By adding water.
3. Why do you think honey is stored in honeycombs?
a) To keep it safe and organized.
b) To throw it away later.
c) To hide it from humans.
d) To use it as decoration.
4. What do bees use their long tongues for?
a) To eat other insects.
b) To drink water.
c) To collect nectar from flowers.
d) To build honeycombs.
5. Imagine a hive with no honeycombs. What might happen to the honey?
a) It would spill everywhere.
b) Bees wouldn’t make honey.
c) The honey would stay safe.
d) The flowers would store it.
Q3. Read the poem given below and answer the questions that follow. (5 Marks)
A Stormy Night
The wind howled like a wild wolf,
The rain tapped on the glass.
Lightning lit the darkened skies,
Thunder roared as clouds did pass.
Inside the house, we stayed awake,
Listening to nature’s might.
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I wondered when the storm would end,
And bring us peaceful night
1. What is the poem about?
a) A sunny morning
b) A stormy night
c) A quiet forest
d) A snowy day
2. What does the poet compare the wind to?
a) A tiger
b) A wolf
c) A lion
d) A bird
3. What might happen when the storm ends?
a) The night will become peaceful.
b) The rain will turn into snow.
c) The wind will get stronger.
d) The thunder will get louder.
4. Imagine the poet is looking out the window. What might they see?
a) Bright stars in the sky.
b) Trees swaying and lightning flashes.
c) Children playing outside.
d) Birds singing in the garden.
5. What does the poet mean by "nature’s might"?
a) The beauty of nature.
b) The power of the storm.
c) The calmness of the night.
d) The softness of the wind.
Q4. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. (5 Marks)
A Brave Little Dog
Rohan had a small dog named Bruno. One evening, while playing in the garden, Rohan
accidentally dropped his favorite ball into a deep ditch. He was too scared to climb down and
get it. Bruno, seeing Rohan upset, barked loudly and jumped into the ditch. A few minutes
later, Bruno came back, holding the ball in his mouth! Rohan hugged Bruno tightly and said,
“You’re the bravest dog ever!”
1. What was Rohan playing with in the garden?
a) A kite
b) A frisbee
c) A ball
d) A stick
2. Why was Rohan upset?
a) He lost his ball in the ditch.
b) He couldn’t find Bruno.
c) It started raining.
d) He fell while playing.
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3. What did Bruno do when Rohan was upset?
a) He barked loudly and fetched the ball.
b) He ran inside the house.
c) He sat quietly in the garden.
d) He looked for another ball.
4. How did Rohan feel after Bruno brought the ball back?
a) Angry
b) Happy and proud
c) Scared
d) Tired
5. What can we learn from Bruno’s actions?
a) Dogs enjoy playing in ditches.
b) Dogs can be brave and helpful.
c) It’s important to take your ball inside.
d) Small dogs cannot do big tasks.
