6th Science - Term 1 Exam 2024 - Original Question Paper | Villupuram District | English Medium

6th Science - First Term Exam Question Paper with Answers 2024-25 | Villupuram District

FIRST TERM - SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (SA) - 2024-25

SCIENCE - Class 6 - [Max. Marks: 60]

I. Choose the correct answer. (8x1=8)

1. Quantity that can be measured is called __________

a) Physical Quantity b) Measurement c) Unit d) Motion

Answer: a) Physical Quantity

2. Unit of Speed is

a) m b) s c) Kg d) m/s

Answer: d) m/s

3. __________ is not made of matter.

a) Gold Ring b) Iron nail c) Light way d) Oil Drop

Answer: c) Light way (Light is a form of energy, not matter)

4. Seeds from water-melon can be removed by __________

a) Hand Picking b) Filteration c) Magnetic separation d) Decantation

Answer: a) Hand Picking

5. Among the following __________ is not a mixture.

a) Coffee with milk b) Lemon Juice c) Water d) Ice cream embedded with Nuts

Answer: c) Water (Water is a compound)

6. The habitat of Water hyacinth is __________

a) Aquatic b) Terrestrial c) Desert d) Mountain

Answer: a) Aquatic

7. Pond is an example of __________ ecosystem.

a) Marine b) Fresh water c) Deserts d) Mountain

Answer: b) Fresh water

8. Bacteria are very small __________ Microorganism.

a) Prokaryotic b) Eukaryotic c) Protozoa d) Acellular

Answer: a) Prokaryotic

II. Fill in the blanks: (8x1=8)

9. Malnutrition leads to diseases.

10. Iodine deficiency causes goitre in adults.

11. Typhoid is transmitted due to contamination of food and water.

12. Based on the number of cells present animals are classified into unicellular and multicellular.

13. Amoeba moves with the help of pseudopodia.

14. Earth's Surface is covered by 71% of Water. The desert places on the earth are arid/dry.

15. Fixation and absorption are the main functions of roots.

16. Matter is made up of atoms.

III. Match the following: (5x1=5)

Column A	Column B
17. Vitamin A	Night Blindness
18. Vitamin B	Beri Beri
19. Vitamin C	Scurvy
20. Vitamin D	Rickets
21. Vitamin E	Sterility

IV. Answer any 12 of the following. (12x2=24)

22. Define - Mass

Mass is the measure of the amount of matter in an object. Its SI unit is the kilogram (kg).

23. What are the two parts present in a Measurement?

A measurement has two parts: a number and a unit.

24. Differentiate between Rotational and Curvilinear motions.

Rotational Motion: The movement of an object in a circular path about its own axis. Example: Rotation of the Earth.
Curvilinear Motion: The movement of an object along a curved path. Example: A ball thrown through the air.

25. Rotation of the earth is a Periodic Motion. Justify.

The rotation of the Earth is a periodic motion because it repeats itself at a regular, fixed interval of time, which is approximately 24 hours.

26. Why do we separate Mixtures?

We separate mixtures to:

• Remove unwanted or harmful components.
• Obtain useful components.
• Obtain a substance in its pure form.

27. Define the Term Matter

Matter is defined as anything that has mass and occupies space (volume).

28. Define the Term Habitat.

A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives, which provides it with food, water, shelter, and a place to reproduce.

29. Mention few Desert Plants.

Cactus, Date Palm, Acacia, and Aloe vera.

30. Relate the terms leaves and Photosynthesis.

Leaves are the primary sites for photosynthesis. They contain chlorophyll to trap sunlight and stomata to exchange gases (carbon dioxide and oxygen), which are essential for plants to make their own food.

31. What are the body parts of a Snake?

A snake's body is typically composed of a head, a long trunk (body), and a tail. They do not have limbs.

32. Where can see Camels in India?

Camels are primarily found in the desert regions of India, especially in the Thar Desert in Rajasthan.

33. Differentiate between Carbohydrate and Protein.

Carbohydrates: They are energy-giving nutrients. Sources include rice, wheat, and sugar.
Proteins: They are body-building nutrients required for growth and repair. Sources include pulses, eggs, and milk.

34. Define Balanced Diet.

A balanced diet is one that contains all the essential nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals, along with water and fibre, in the right proportions.

35. Why should Fruits and Vegetables not be Washed after Cutting?

Washing fruits and vegetables after cutting can cause the loss of water-soluble vitamins, like Vitamin C and B-complex vitamins, as they dissolve in water and get washed away.

36. Mention any two Viral Diseases.

Two viral diseases are the Common Cold and Influenza (Flu).

V. Answer in the following and Three only. (3x5=15)

37. Tabulate the Vitamins and their Corresponding deficiency Diseases.

Vitamin	Deficiency Disease
Vitamin A	Night Blindness
Vitamin B	Beri-Beri
Vitamin C	Scurvy
Vitamin D	Rickets
Vitamin E	Sterility
Vitamin K	Haemorrhage (Excessive bleeding due to delayed clotting)

38. Describe the various features which help Camel dwell well in the Desert.

Features that help a camel survive in the desert:

• Long Eyelashes: Protect eyes from blowing sand.
• Hump: Stores fat which is a source of energy and water.
• Large, Padded Feet: Help to walk on hot sand without sinking.
• Thick Skin: Protects from the intense desert sun.
• Ability to close nostrils: Prevents sand from entering the nose.
• Water Conservation: Excretes concentrated urine and dry dung to save water. It can also drink a large amount of water at once.

39. Make a list of the Functions of Roots and Stem.

Functions of Roots:

1. Anchorage: Fixes the plant firmly to the soil.
2. Absorption: Absorbs water and minerals from the soil.
3. Conduction: Transports absorbed water and minerals to the stem.
4. Storage: Some roots store food, for example, carrots and radishes.

Functions of Stem:

1. Support: Provides support to branches, leaves, flowers, and fruits.
2. Conduction: Transports water and minerals from roots to other parts and food from leaves to other parts.
3. Storage: Some stems store food, for example, potatoes and ginger.
4. Photosynthesis: Green stems can perform photosynthesis.

40. What is motion? Classify different types of Motion with examples.

Motion: An object is said to be in motion when its position changes with respect to time and its surroundings.
Classification of Motion:

• Linear Motion: Motion along a straight line. (Example: A car moving on a straight road).
• Circular Motion: Motion along a circular path. (Example: The tip of a clock's hand).
• Rotational Motion: Motion of a body about its own fixed axis. (Example: A spinning top).
• Oscillatory Motion: Repetitive to-and-fro motion about a central position. (Example: The swinging of a pendulum).
• Random Motion: Irregular and unpredictable motion. (Example: The movement of a butterfly).

6th Std Science First Term Summative Assessment 2024 - Thanjavur District Question Paper with Solutions

6th Std Science First Term Summative Assessment 2024 - Solutions

I. Choose the correct answer. (10 x 1 = 10)

1. Conversion of 7m into cm gives ...............

• a) 70cm
• b) 7cm
• c) 700 cm
• d) 7000 cm

Answer: c) 700 cm (Since 1m = 100cm, 7m = 7 x 100 = 700cm)

2. Which among the following is an oscillatory motion?

• a) Rotation of the earth about its axis
• b) Revolution of the moon about the earth
• c) To and fro movement of a vibrating string
• d) all of these

Answer: c) To and fro movement of a vibrating string

3. .............. is not made of matter.

• a) Gold ring
• b) Iron nail
• c) Light ray
• d) Oil drop

Answer: c) Light ray (Light is a form of energy, not matter.)

4. Among the following .............. not a mixture.

• a) coffee with milk
• b) lemon juice
• c) water
• d) ice cream embedded with nuts

Answer: c) water (Water (H₂O) is a pure substance, a compound.)

5. The important function of stomata is ...............

• a) conduction
• b) transpiration
• c) photosynthesis
• d) absorption

Answer: b) transpiration

6. The habitat of water hyacinth is ...............

• a) aquatic
• b) terrestrial
• c) desert
• d) mountain

Answer: a) aquatic

7. The study of living beings or organisms is called ...............

• a) Psychology
• b) Biology
• c) Zoology
• d) Botany

Answer: b) Biology

8. Lizards breathe through their ...............

• a) skin
• b) gills
• c) lungs
• d) trachea

Answer: c) lungs

9. Scurvy is caused due to the deficiency of ...............

• a) Vitamin A
• b) Vitamin B
• c) Vitamin C
• d) Vitamin D

Answer: c) Vitamin C

10. Who is the father of computer?

• a) Martin Luther King
• b) Graham Bell
• c) Charlie chaplin
• d) Charles Babbage

Answer: d) Charles Babbage

II. Answer the following. (15 x 2 = 30)

11. State true or false.

a) Length of the's chest can be measured using metre scale.

Answer: False. A measuring tape is used to measure the chest as it is a curved surface.

b) The SI system of units is accepted everywhere in the world.

Answer: True.

12. What is the SI unit of mass?

Answer: The SI unit of mass is the kilogram (kg).

13. Complete the analogy.

a) Kicking a ball : contact force :: falling of leaf : ?

Answer: Non-contact force (Gravity)

b) Distance : metre :: speed : ?

Answer: metre/second (m/s)

14. Fill in the blanks.

a) Matter is made up of ..........................

Answer: atoms

b) Chillies are removed from 'upma' by ................. method.

Answer: handpicking

15. Define the term habitat.

Answer: A habitat is a natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism. It provides the organism with food, water, shelter, and space to live and reproduce.

16. Match the following.

Column A	Column B
a) Mountain	Himalayas
b) Desert	Dry place
c) Stem	Branches
d) Photosynthesis	Leaves

17. State true or false.

a) Root is modified into spines.

Answer: False. In plants like cactus, leaves are modified into spines to reduce water loss.

b) Green plants need Sunlight.

Answer: True.

18. Complete the following.

a) The breathing organ of a fish is known as ..........................

Answer: gills

b) Camel stores ................... in its hump.

Answer: fat

19. Name the locomotory organ of Amoeba.

Answer: The locomotory organ of Amoeba is Pseudopodia (false feet).

20. What are the body parts of a snake?

Answer: The body of a snake is typically divided into three parts: head, trunk, and tail. They lack limbs but have a flexible backbone, ribs, and scales.

21. Complete the analogy.

a) Rice : Carbohydrate :: Pulses : ..........................

Answer: Proteins

b) Vitamin D : Rickets :: Vitamin C : ..........................

Answer: Scurvy

22. Match the following.

Vitamin	Deficiency Disease
a) Vitamin A	Night blindness
b) Vitamin B	Beri beri
c) Vitamin C	Scurvy
d) Vitamin D	Rickets

23. Define balanced diet.

Answer: A balanced diet is a diet that contains all the essential nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals in the correct proportions to keep our body healthy.

24. Mention any two viral diseases.

Answer: Two viral diseases are:

1. Common Cold
2. Influenza (Flu)

25. What is a computer?

Answer: A computer is an electronic device that accepts data as input, processes it according to a set of instructions (program), and produces the result as output.

26. Fill in the blanks.

a) Data is ...................... information.

Answer: unprocessed facts and figures which becomes

b) ................... is the device that uses index number.

Answer: Abacus (is considered the first calculating device).

27. State true or false.

a) Computer is an electronic device.

Answer: True.

b) Sir Isaac Newton invented computer.

Answer: False. Charles Babbage is known as the "father of the computer".

28. Arrange the following in the increasing order of unit. 1 metre, 1 centimetre, 1 kilometre and 1 millimetre.

Answer: 1 millimetre, 1 centimetre, 1 metre, 1 kilometre.

29. Rotation of the earth is a periodic motion. Justify.

Answer: Yes, the rotation of the earth is a periodic motion. This is because it is a motion that repeats itself after a fixed interval of time. The Earth completes one rotation on its axis in approximately 24 hours, and this cycle repeats regularly.

30. Why do we separate mixtures?

Answer: We separate mixtures for the following reasons:

• To remove unwanted or harmful substances.
• To obtain a pure and useful substance.
• To separate two or more useful components from each other.

III. Answer briefly. (Any 4) (4 x 5 = 20)

31. Tabulate the vitamins and their corresponding deficiency diseases.

Vitamin	Deficiency Disease
Vitamin A	Night Blindness
Vitamin B	Beri-Beri
Vitamin C	Scurvy
Vitamin D	Rickets
Vitamin E	Sterility
Vitamin K	Haemorrhage (Failure of blood to clot)

32. List out the plants present in your school garden.

Answer: (This answer can vary). A typical list of plants found in a school garden includes:

• Flowering plants: Rose, Hibiscus, Jasmine, Marigold.
• Trees: Neem tree, Mango tree, Coconut tree.
• Herbal plants: Tulsi (Holy Basil), Mint, Aloe Vera.
• Shrubs: Crotons, Bougainvillea.

33. The distance between your school and your house is 2250m. Express this distance in kilometre.

Answer:

We know that, 1 kilometre (km) = 1000 metres (m).

To convert metres to kilometres, we divide by 1000.

Distance = 2250 m

Distance in km = 2250 / 1000 = 2.25 km.

34. Complete the map by filling the blanks.

Habitat

Aquatic

&

Terrestrial

Fresh water

River

Marine

Desert

Grass land

35. What is motion? Classify different types of motion with examples.

Motion: An object is said to be in motion if it changes its position with respect to its surroundings over time.

Types of Motion:

• Linear Motion: Motion along a straight line. Example: A car moving on a straight road.
• Circular Motion: Motion along a circular path. Example: The tip of the hands of a clock.
• Oscillatory Motion: Repetitive to and fro motion about a central point. Example: The movement of a swing.
• Random Motion: Motion that is irregular and unpredictable. Example: The flight of a butterfly.

36. Match the following.

Computer Generation	Key Technology
a) First generation computer	Vacuum tubes
b) Second generation computer	Transistor
c) Third generation computer	Integrated circuit
d) Fourth generation computer	Micro processor
e) Fifth generation computer	Artificial intelligence

6th English - Term 1 Exam 2024 - Original Question Paper with Solutions | Virudhunagar District

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
• b) a period of 20 years
• c) a period of 30 years

a) a period of ten years

2) protested -

• a) supported
• b) opposed
• c) criticized

b) opposed

3) tasty -

• a) ugly
• b) clean
• c) delicious

c) delicious

II. Choose the correct antonyms: (3×1=3)

4) distant x

• a) aloof
• b) near
• c) far

b) near

5) popular x

• a) well-known
• b) unknown
• c) familiar

b) unknown

6) weak x

• a) smooth
• b) strong
• c) fast

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 _______

• a) visit their birth place
• b) lay eggs
• c) go back to sea

b) lay eggs

17) Grandfather felt planting trees would help the forest because _______

• a) he wanted to make the view beautiful
• b) the River-bed was dry
• c) animals and birds would find it easier to live
• d) animals and birds in the forest would love him

c) animals and birds would find it easier to live

18) Amma bought the vegetables from the _______

• a) shops
• b) shopping malls
• c) super market

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?

• a) You can
• b) Can you
• c) Have you
• d) You

b) Can you

23) ________ us go for a walk?

• a) Shall
• b) May
• c) Let
• d) Can

a) Shall

24) ________ did you go yesterday?

• a) Which
• b) Where
• c) What
• d) Who

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 _______

• a) Rescues
• b) Tsunami
• c) Storm

b) Tsunami

37) The animal became worried because _______

• a) there was heavy rain
• b) the farmer began to chop the tree
• c) the farmer chased them away
• d) the tree became old

b) the farmer began to chop the tree

38) The last ingredient added to the soup was _______

• a) potato
• b) carrot
• c) chicken
• d) beans

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

6th English First Term Exam Question Paper with Answers 2024-25 | Villupuram District | Samacheer Kalvi

6th English First Term Exam Question Paper with Answers 2024-25 | Villupuram District

SECTION - A [VOCABULARY]

I. Give the Synonyms of the given words: (3x1=3)

1. Gently -
   Softly
2. Delicious -
   Tasty
3. Rattle off -
   Recite

II. Give the opposites of the given words: (3x1=3)

4. Smallest x
   Biggest
5. Near x
   Far
6. Rare x
   Common

III. Match the following: (4x1=4)

Question	Answer
7. Sun	Shine
8. Out	House
9. Water	Fall
10. Flower	Garden

SECTION - B (GRAMMAR)

IV. Match the two halves of the sentences: (4x1=4)

Sentence Start	Sentence End
11. Sea Turtles	Come ashore to lay eggs
12. Hatchings	Cut open the Leathery egg shell
13. A turtle	Uses its front Flippers to swim
14. Many factors	Threaten the Survival of sea turtles

V. Choose the correct Answer. (3x1=3)

15. _________ us go for a walk.

a) Shall b) May c) Let d) Can

Answer: c) Let

16._________ like to Play Hide and Seek

a) He b) She c) I d) Muthu

Answer: c) I

17. _________ a beautiful Flower!

a) How b) Wow c) What d) Hurrah

Answer: b) Wow

VI. Correct the order of the words in Bold and write them in the Blanks. (3x1=3)

18. Green Little the Chilli __________ Was very Hot

Answer: The Little Green Chilli

19. Brown Dog the big __________ Barked at the children

Answer: The big Brown Dog

20. Sailors many brave __________ Tried to find a sea route to India.

Answer: Many brave sailors

SECTION - C (PROSE)

VII. Answer any Three of the following questions (3x2=6)

21. What is the Shape of the Turtles Egg?

Answer: The shape of the turtle's egg is round, like a ping-pong ball.

22. Why do we need Trees?

Answer: We need trees because they give us oxygen to breathe, provide shade, fruits, flowers, and wood. They also cause rain, prevent soil erosion, and are homes for many birds and animals.

23. Who came to India from Portugal in search of pepper?

Answer: Vasco da Gama came to India from Portugal in search of pepper.

24. How did Grandfather's dream come true?

Answer: Grandfather's dream was to plant trees that would outlive him. His dream came true when the small cherry seed he planted grew into a big, beautiful tree, providing joy and shelter to many, becoming a living legacy.

25. What do you know about Turtles?

Answer: Sea turtles are large marine reptiles that live in the ocean. They have flippers to swim and a streamlined shell. They come to the shore only to lay their eggs.

VIII. Answer any one of the following: (1x5=5)

26. Write the Similarities and differences between a Tortoise and a Sea Turtle?

Similarities:

• Both are reptiles.
• Both have a protective shell.
• Both lay eggs.

Differences:

Feature	Tortoise	Sea Turtle
Habitat	Lives on land	Lives in the sea
Limbs	Has stumpy legs for walking	Has flippers for swimming
Shell Shape	Heavy and dome-shaped	Streamlined and flatter
Diet	Mostly herbivorous (eats plants)	Omnivorous (eats jellyfish, seaweed, crabs)

27. What did Grandmother Feel about Tree Growing in the House?

Answer: Initially, Grandmother was against the idea of a tree growing in the house. She felt that the roots might damage the walls and foundation. However, as the tree grew, she became fond of it. She appreciated how it brought nature indoors and provided a unique character to their home.

SECTION - D (POEM)

IX. Quote from Memory: (1x5=5)

28. Write first five lines from the Poem "Tree"

Answer:

The banyan is the largest of trees,
The peepul 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.

X. Read the poetic lines and answer the questions: (3x1=3)

29. How cheerful he seems to grin

(i) Who does "he" refer to?

Answer: "He" refers to the tree, which is personified in the poem.

30. And Pour the water of the nile

i) What does the Nile refer to?

Answer: The Nile refers to the famous River Nile.

ii) Where is it?

Answer: It is located in Africa, primarily flowing through Egypt.

XI. Answer in Paragraph: (2x2=4)

31. And Back home,
Mother twists my ears
Ouch!

i) Find out the Alliteration?

Answer: There is no clear alliteration in these lines.

ii) Who is Raj?

Answer: Raj is the boy whose mother twists his ears when he gets into mischief.

32. The banyan is the largest of Trees,
The peerful quivers in the Breeze,
The coconut grows up straight and tall

i) Find out the Rhyming Words.

Answer: The rhyming words are "Trees" and "Breeze".

ii) How does the coconut Tree Grow?

Answer: The coconut tree grows up straight and tall.

SECTION - E (SUPPLEMENTARY)

XII. Read the following statements say True or False: (3x1=3)

33. The Apple tree requested the Farmer not to cut it. -
    True
34. The Apple tree was home for all the Little Animals. -
    True
35. The Farmer had spent his Childhood Playing under the Tree. -
    True

XIII. Identify the speaker / character: (3x1=3)

36. Please don't cut the tree. -
    The little animals and the farmer's daughter.
37. I Promise that I will never cut this tree. -
    The Farmer.
38. There is no Food here. -
    The Farmer.

XIV. Read the passage and answer the question: (4x1=4)

39. The Farmer noticed a small fruit hanging from a branch. It was an apple and looked delicious made him recall his childhood. When his daughter saw the changed expression in her father's face. She started pleading harder. The farmer put down his axe.

(i) What did the Farmer notice?

Answer: The farmer noticed a small, delicious-looking apple hanging from a branch.

(ii) Who put down his Axe?

Answer: The farmer put down his axe.

(iii) What made him recall his Childhood?

Answer: Seeing the delicious apple made him recall his childhood.

(iv) Why did his daughter start Pleading?

Answer: She started pleading because she wanted to save the apple tree from being cut down by her father.

XV. Find the same relationship as the pair on the left: (2x1=2)

40. River: Flow :: mountain : ?

a) Beautiful b) High c) Trees d) Still

Answer: b) High (A characteristic of a river is to flow; a characteristic of a mountain is to be high.)

41. Breeze: Gentle :: Storm : ?

a) Violent b) Wind c) Sea d) Rain

Answer: a) Violent (A breeze is a gentle wind; a storm is a violent wind.)

SECTION - F (LANGUAGE SKILLS)

XVI. Letter Writing: (1x5=5)

42. Write a letter to your Class Teacher asking for Leave for Two Days.

15, Gandhi Street,
Villupuram.
10th October 2024.

The Class Teacher,
Class VI,
Government High School,
Villupuram.

Respected Madam/Sir,

Subject: Request for two days leave.

As I am suffering from a high fever and a cold, the doctor has advised me to take rest for two days. Therefore, I kindly request you to grant me leave from 10.10.2024 to 11.10.2024.

I will complete my pending classwork after I return.

Thank you.

Yours obediently,
(Your Name)
Class VI, Section 'A'