6th English - Term 1 Exam 2024 - Original Question Paper with Solutions
Virudhunagar District | Summative Assessment - September 2024 | Standard 6
SECTION - A [Vocabulary]
I. Choose the correct synonyms: (3×1=3)
1) decade -
a) a period of ten years
2) protested -
b) opposed
3) tasty -
c) delicious
II. Choose the correct antonyms: (3×1=3)
4) distant x
b) near
5) popular x
b) unknown
6) weak x
b) strong
III. Fill in the blanks with words that convey the correct meaning of the sentences: (3×1=3)
7) Tiny hatchlings fall prey (pray / prey) to many predators.
8) Sea turtles live their whole (hole / whole) life in the sea.
9) The female turtles lay eggs and go back to the sea (see / sea).
IV. Use the words below to frame sentences of your own: (3×1=3)
10) Ocean - The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world.
11) Tide - The tide comes in and goes out twice a day.
12) Beach - We built a sandcastle on the beach.
V. Match the country with respective nationality: (3×1=3)
| 13) Portugal | Portugese |
| 14) China | Chinese |
| 15) India | Indian |
VI. Choose the correct answer: (3×1=3)
16) Sea turtles come to shore to _______
b) lay eggs
17) Grandfather felt planting trees would help the forest because _______
c) animals and birds would find it easier to live
18) Amma bought the vegetables from the _______
c) super market
SECTION - B [GRAMMAR]
VII. Match the subject with predicate: (3×1=3)
| 19) Sea turtles | Come ashore to lay eggs |
| 20) Hatchlings | cut open the leathery egg shell |
| 21) Many factors | Threaten the survival of sea turtles |
VIII. Choose the correct answer: (3×1=3)
22) ________ play football?
b) Can you
23) ________ us go for a walk?
a) Shall
24) ________ did you go yesterday?
b) Where
SECTION - C [PROSE]
IX. Answer any five of the following: (5×2=10)
25) How many kinds of sea turtles are there in India?
There are five kinds of sea turtles in India's coastal waters. They are the Olive Ridley, the Hawksbill, the Green Sea Turtle, the Loggerhead, and the Leatherback.
26) What is the size and shape of the eggs?
The eggs of a sea turtle are white and round, resembling the shape and size of a table tennis ball.
27) Why did the author help his grandfather plant trees?
The author helped his grandfather plant trees because his grandfather believed that planting trees for the forest was a great service to nature, animals, and birds.
28) What made Grandfather plant saplings on the rocky island?
Grandfather planted saplings on the rocky island because the river bed was dry and he wanted to create a green space for animals and birds to live.
29) Who first brought these vegetables to India?
Traders and travelers from other countries first brought these vegetables to India. For example, the Portuguese brought potatoes and tomatoes.
30) What did Amma mean when she said tomatoes, ladies fingers and corn came from other countries?
Amma meant that these vegetables are not native to India. They were introduced to India long ago by foreign travelers, explorers, and traders who came to our country.
X. Answer any one of the following: (1×5=5)
31) Write the similarities and differences between a tortoise and a sea turtle.
Similarities: Both are reptiles, have a shell (carapace) for protection, and lay eggs.
Differences:
1. Habitat: A tortoise lives on land, while a sea turtle lives in the sea.
2. Limbs: A tortoise has small, stumpy feet for walking. A sea turtle has flippers for swimming.
3. Shell: A tortoise can retract its head and limbs into its shell for protection. A sea turtle cannot do this.
4. Diet: Most tortoises are herbivores, while sea turtles have a varied diet including jellyfish, seaweed, and crabs.
32) Why do we need trees? List out four reason.
We need trees for many reasons. Four important reasons are:
1. Oxygen: Trees produce oxygen, which is essential for all living beings to breathe.
2. Habitat: They provide food, shelter, and a home for many animals, birds, and insects.
3. Environment: Trees help to reduce air pollution, prevent soil erosion, and bring rain.
4. Resources: They give us valuable resources like wood, fruits, medicines, and rubber.
SECTION - D [POEM]
XI. Quote from memory: (5×1=5)
33) Write the first five lines from the poem 'Trees'.
The Banyan is the largest of trees,
The Peepal quivers in the breeze,
The Coconut grows up straight and tall,
The Neem tree’s fruits are very small,
The Tamarind gives us pleasant shade,
XII. Read the poetic lines and answer the question: (2x1=2)
34) Mother twists my ears
Pick out the alliterated words from the above lines.
The alliterated words are 'twists' and 'my' (though 'my' is a weak alliteration, it's often accepted in this context at this level). If looking for a different example: from "Mother twists my ears", the sound of 'm' in 'Mother' and 'my' is alliteration.
35) How cheerful he seems to grip
Who does 'he' refer to?
'He' refers to the crocodile.
SECTION - E [SUPPLEMENTARY]
XIII. Choose the best answer: (3×1=3)
36) Baby hippo named after the _______
b) Tsunami
37) The animal became worried because _______
b) the farmer began to chop the tree
38) The last ingredient added to the soup was _______
c) chicken
XIV. Identify character speaker: (3×1=3)
39) There is no food here. - The animals/birds
40) I promise that I will never cut this tree. - The Farmer
41) Please don't cut the tree. - The Farmer's Daughter
XV. Read the passage and answer the questions: (3×1=3)
42) All of a sudden, the farmer noticed a small fruit hanging from a branch. It was an apple and looked as delicious as the ones he ate as a boy. He plucked it and bit into the juicy fruit. The memories of the fun he had as a boy came rushing back. When his daughter saw, the changed expression in her father's face. She started pleading harder.
a) What did the farmer notice?
The farmer noticed a small fruit, an apple, hanging from a branch.
b) What made him recall his childhood?
Eating the juicy apple made him recall the memories of the fun he had as a boy.
c) Why did his daughter start pleading harder?
His daughter started pleading harder because she saw the changed, softened expression on her father's face after he ate the apple, giving her hope that he might change his mind about cutting the tree.
SECTION - F
43) (a) Write a letter to your friend inviting him to your birthday. (OR) (b) Write a leave letter to your class teacher requesting him leave for two days. (5x1=5)
Answer for 43 (a): Letter to a friend
15, North Street,
Madurai.
20th September 2024.
My dear Priya,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am very happy to invite you to my birthday party on the 28th of September at 6:00 PM at my home. We will have a cake-cutting ceremony followed by games and dinner. It would be wonderful to celebrate this special day with you. I am eagerly looking forward to your presence.
With love,
Your loving friend,
Anu.
Answer for 43 (b): Leave letter
From
K. Ravi,
Std VI, 'A' Section,
Government High School,
Virudhunagar.
To
The Class Teacher,
Std VI, 'A' Section,
Government High School,
Virudhunagar.
Respected Sir/Madam,
Subject: Request for leave for two days.
As I am suffering from a fever, the doctor has advised me to take rest for two days. Therefore, I kindly request you to grant me leave from 21.09.2024 to 22.09.2024.
Thank you.
Yours obediently,
K. Ravi.
20.09.2024