6th English - First Term Summative Assessment (SA) 2024-25 - Solved Paper
SECTION - A [Vocabulary]
I. Choose the correct Synonyms: (3x1=3)
1. Emerge
c) come out
2. Rambling
c) wandering
3. Delicious
b) tasty
II. Choose the correct Antonyms: (3x1=3)
4. Interested x
c) uninterested
5. Whispered x
b) roared
6. Popular x
b) unknown
III. Use the given words to frame sentences of your own: (2x1=2)
7. Sea
The sea is vast and beautiful.
8. Turtle
The turtle slowly walked towards the water.
IV. Fill in the blanks with words that convey correct meaning of the sentences: (2x1=2)
9. Tiny hatchlings fall ______ (pray / prey) to many predators.
prey
10. The Turtles came ashore only during the ______ (knight / night)
night
V. Match the words to make as new words: (3x1=3)
| Column A | Column B | Answer (New Word) |
|---|---|---|
| 11. Flower | Hill | Flower Garden |
| 12. Sun | Garden | Sunshine |
| 13. Foot | Shine | Foothill |
SECTION - B [GRAMMAR]
VI. Choose the correct option: (2x1=2)
14. A Turtle's flippers help it to ______
a) Swim
15. When Amma said, 'Don't upset our foreign visitor's' she meant ______
c) Chilli
VII. Answer the following questions (any three): (3x2=6)
16. What do you know about Turtles?
Turtles are marine reptiles known for their bony or cartilaginous shells. They have flippers adapted for swimming and come ashore on sandy beaches to lay their eggs.
17. When did the Garden become a happy place for the Author?
The garden became a happy place for the author when his grandfather came to live with them. They shared a common interest in gardening and spent a lot of time together planting trees and tending to the plants.
18. Why did the Author help his Grandfather Plant Trees?
The author helped his grandfather plant trees because his grandfather taught him that trees are essential for life. They provide food, oxygen, shade, and homes for birds and animals, making the world a better place.
19. Who first brought these vegetables to India?
Traders and travelers from other countries first brought many vegetables to India. For example, the Portuguese brought potatoes, tomatoes, and chillies from South America.
VIII. Write in Paragraph (any one): (1x3=3)
20. How many kinds of Marine Turtles are there in the World?
There are seven species of marine or sea turtles in the world. They are the Loggerhead, Olive Ridley, Leatherback, Hawksbill, Green Sea Turtle, Kemp's Ridley, and the Flatback. Five of these species are found in India's coastal waters: the Olive Ridley, Hawksbill, Green Sea Turtle, Loggerhead, and the Leatherback.
21. Why does the writer think the peepul tree is a great show off?
The writer thinks the peepul tree is a great show-off because its leaves are always active. Even when the air is still and other trees are motionless, the peepul's broad-chested, slim-waisted leaves will spin and dance like tops, attracting attention to themselves.
22. What did Amma mean when she said Tomatoes, Ladies Fingers and Corn came from other countries?
When Amma said this, she meant that these vegetables were not originally native to India. They were introduced to India long ago by foreign travelers, explorers, and traders. For instance, tomatoes and corn came from South America, and ladies' fingers (okra) came from Africa. Over time, they became an integral part of Indian farming and cuisine.
SECTION - C [POEM]
IX. Quote the poetic lines: (1x5=5)
23. From: The Banyan .......... To: .......... shade.
This is a memory-based question from the syllabus poem. For example, from the poem "Trees":
From: "The Banyan is the largest of trees,"
To: "The Tamarind gives us pleasant shade."
X. Read the lines and Answer the following: (1x4=4)
"How cheerful he seems to grin,
How neatly spreads his claws
And welcomes little fishes in,
With gently smiling Jaws!"
a) Write the Rhyme scheme for the above lines?
aabb
b) Pick out the rhyming words from the given lines?
grin - in; claws - Jaws
c) Who welcomes the fish? Why?
The crocodile welcomes the fish. It does so to eat them.
d) Which line tells you that the Crocodile is hungry?
"And welcomes little fishes in,"
XI. Write in paragraph (any one): (1x3=3)
25. What does the poet say about the Crocodile.
The poet describes the crocodile as a cunning and deceptive creature. It pretends to be cheerful and friendly, with a wide grin and a welcoming gesture with its claws. However, this charming appearance is a trap. The "gently smiling Jaws" are ready to snap shut on the unsuspecting little fish that it lures in. The poem serves as a warning about the difference between appearance and reality.
26. Write a paragraph about the poem "Trees"?
The poem "Trees" by Sarah Coleridge highlights the diversity and unique qualities of different trees. The poet describes the Banyan as the largest, the Peepul for its quivering leaves, the Coconut for its height, and the Neem for its useful fruit. The poem also mentions the Tamarind for its shade and the Date for its sharp leaf. It beautifully illustrates that each tree has its own special characteristic and value, celebrating the richness of nature.
SECTION - D [GRAMMAR]
XII. Underline the Predicate: (2x1=2)
27. We are going to the school.
We are going to the school.
28. Raj has to rest.
Raj has to rest.
XIII. Match the two halves: (3x1=3)
- 29. Sea Turtles - Come ashore to lay eggs
- 30. Hatchlings - Cut open the leathery egg shell
- 31. Many factors - Threaten the survival of Sea Turtles
XIV. Choose the right option: (2x1=2)
32. ______ a beautiful flower!
b) Wow
33. ______ did you go yesterday?
b) Where
XV. Write the plural form for the Singular: (2x1=2)
34. Chilli
Chillies
35. Puppy
Puppies
XVI. Correct the order of the words in bold and Write them in the blanks: (2x1=2)
36. Green, Little, the, Chilli ______ was very hot.
The little green chilli
37. Brown, dog, the, big ______ barked at the Children.
The big brown dog
SECTION - E (SUPPLEMENTARY)
XVII. Choose the correct answer: (2x1=2)
38. The baby hippo was named after the ______
b) Tsunami
39. The traveller taught the villagers how to ______
a) make soup
XVIII. Rearrange the Jumbled sentences: (4x1=4)
40. He spent all his childhood playing under the apple tree.
41. The taste of the apple brought back his childhood memories.
42. His childhood memories made him realize his mistake.
43. The farmer had an old apple tree in the garden.
Correct Order:
1. (43) The farmer had an old apple tree in the garden.
2. (40) He spent all his childhood playing under the apple tree.
3. (41) The taste of the apple brought back his childhood memories.
4. (42) His childhood memories made him realize his mistake.
XIX. Identify the speaker/character: (2x1=2)
44. "I have Chicken"
The traveller (in the story 'Stone Soup')
45. "They climbed the tree and swang on it."
The children / boys (in the story 'The Apple Tree and the Farmer')
XX. Writing: (1x5=5)
46. Write a leave letter to your class teacher asking him/her for three days leave.
From
S. Kumar,
Class 6, Section 'A',
Government High School,
Chennai.
To
The Class Teacher,
Class 6, Section 'A',
Government High School,
Chennai.
Respected Sir/Madam,
Subject: Request for three days leave.
As I am suffering from a viral fever, the doctor has advised me to take complete rest for three days. Therefore, I kindly request you to grant me leave from 25.09.2024 to 27.09.2024.
I will ensure that I complete all the pending classwork once I return.
Thank you.
Yours obediently,
S. Kumar
Date: 24.09.2024
Place: Chennai
47. (OR) Write a message to your father after finishing your lunch, based on his message.
MESSAGE
Date: 24.09.2024 Time: 2:00 PM
Dear Dad,
Thank you for the message. I have had my lunch. I warmed the food before eating and had the curd too. I have cleaned the kitchen as you instructed.
I am going out to play now and will be back by 5:30 PM. See you in the evening.
Ravi