6th English - 2nd Mid Term Exam 2024 - Original Question Paper | Thanjavur District

6th Std English Second Mid Term Test 2024-25 - Solutions

Kumbakonam - Thanjavur District

6 - STD SECOND MID TERM TEST - NOVEMBER 2024

SUBJECT: ENGLISH

TIME: 1.30 Hours | MARKS: 30

SECTION - I (VOCABULARY)

I. Choose the correct synonyms for the following questions (2 X 1 = 2)

1. Usha Rani had to struggle all through her life.

• a) Fight
• b) Duel
• c) Fun
• d) Work hard

Answer: a) Fight

2. No opponent is too big to defeat.

• a) competitor
• b) rival
• c) helper
• d) enemy

Answer: a) competitor

II. Choose the correct antonyms for the following questions. (2 X 1 = 2)

3. We should learn from our failure.

• a) Loss
• b) success
• c) attempt
• d) Effort

Answer: b) success

4. The teacher asked the children to stop talking.

• a) speak
• b) start
• c) end
• d) finish

Answer: b) start

III. Match the following. (3 X 1 = 3)

• 5. Football         -     Racquets
• 6. Volleyball     -     Helmet
• 7. Tennis           -     Net

Answer:

• 5. Football - Helmet
• 6. Volleyball - Net
• 7. Tennis - Racquets

SECTION - II (Prose)

IV. Answer any two of the following questions. (2 X 2 = 4)

8. What did Usha Rani sell to support her family?

Answer: Usha Rani sold flowers to support her family.

9. Who was P.V. Sindhu's inspiration?

Answer: P.V. Sindhu's inspiration was her coach, Pullela Gopichand.

10. When did Mithali Raj start to play cricket?

Answer: Mithali Raj started to play cricket at the age of 10.

V. Answer any one of the following question (1 x 5 = 5)

11. Write a short note on Usha Rani achievements.

Answer: Usha Rani is an accomplished Indian Kabaddi player. She had to overcome many financial hardships to pursue her passion. One of her greatest achievements was winning a gold medal as part of the Indian women's kabaddi team at the 2018 Asian Games. She is known for her exceptional raiding skills and is a role model for many young athletes.

12. Write few lines about badminton player.

Answer: P.V. Sindhu is one of India's most celebrated badminton players. She is the first Indian to become a Badminton World Champion. She has won medals at multiple Olympic Games, including a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics and a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Known for her height and powerful smashes, she has inspired millions in India to take up the sport.

SECTION - III (Grammar)

VI. Choose the correct adjectives for the following questions. (3 X 1 = 3)

13. They have a ______ post box (red, blue, green).

Answer: They have a red post box.

14. I have a ______ plate (triangle, round, square).

Answer: I have a round plate.

15. Udaya is a ______ boy (long, tall, high).

Answer: Udaya is a tall boy.

SECTION - IV (Poem)

VII. Read the poem lines and answers the following questions.

They may sound your praise and call you great,
They may single you out for fame
But you must work with your running mate
Or you will never win the game

16. When will you not win the game? (2 X 1 = 2)

Answer: You will not win the game if you do not work with your running mate.

17. What qualities are needed to play a game?

Answer: Teamwork and cooperation are the qualities needed to play a game.

18. Pick out the rhyming words from the above poem lines. (1 X 2 = 2)

Answer: The rhyming words are fame - game and great - mate.

SECTION - V (Supplementary)

VIII. Choose the correct answers. (3 X 1 = 3)

19. Spring fields is the name of a ______.

• a) team
• b) house
• c) company
• d) school

Answer: a) team

20. Shema is Rucha's ______.

• a) friend
• b) teammate
• c) younger sister
• d) opponent

Answer: b) teammate

21. "Maintain your ______" Mr.Prakash advised Richa.

• a) speed
• b) good will
• c) good habit
• d) good care

Answer: a) speed

SECTION - VI Comprehension

IX. (1 X 4 = 4)

22. Write a formal letter inviting the chief guest for the school annual day give details of the time and place of the event.

Answer:

From
The Principal,
My deen Matric Hr. Sec. School,
Melacavery, Kumbakonam - 612002.

20th November 2024.

To
Dr. K. Sivan,
Former Chairman, ISRO,
Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Subject: Invitation to be the Chief Guest for our School Annual Day Celebration.

Respected Sir,

We are pleased to inform you that we are celebrating our school’s 25th Annual Day on 15th December 2024. On this special occasion, we would be greatly honoured to have you as our Chief Guest.

Your presence would be a great source of inspiration for our students. We believe that your words of wisdom will encourage them to strive for excellence in their lives.

The event is scheduled to take place in our school auditorium from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. We kindly request you to grace the occasion with your esteemed presence.

We look forward to your positive response.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,
Dr. A. Vennila,
Principal.