Class 6 Sample Paper English

COMMON ANNUAL SCHOOL EXAMINATION
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER

CLASS: VI SUBJECT: English
TIME: 2.30 Hours MAX. MARKS: 50

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General Instructions :
 This question paper has been divided into 4 sections :
Section A : Reading (15 Marks)
Section B : Writing (10 Marks)
Section C : Grammar (10 Marks)
Section D : Literature (15 Marks)
 All the questions are compulsory.
 Marks are indicated against each question.

Section-A
READING
Look at the poster carefully and answer the questions that follow:
1. 8

2x2 = 4
Fill in the blanks with the right word from the poster :
(a).
Strawberries help in ___________ cancer and __________.
(i).
Peaches help to provide _____________ and ___________.
(ii).

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(b). Choose the correct option, based on the poster : 1x4=4
(i). Grapes _______ blood vessels.
A. Relax
B. Tense
C. contract

(ii). ___________ help to resist infection.
A. Oranges
B. Apples
C. peaches

(iii). Blueberries protect the ________
A. Heart
B. Blood vessels
C. Bones

(iv). ________ help in preventing cancer
A. Apples
B. Mangoes
C. Pineapple

Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow : 7
2.
My dad is a soldier. He goes to the training camp every few months. I do not like when he
goes to camp because I do not get to see him for a long time. When my dad does come
home, he always surprises me. Today, I was at my Spelling bee at school. I was nervous
because I was not a very good speller. When it was my turn , I stood up . My teacher said,
“Sara, your word is grateful”. I thought I could not answer. But when I saw my dad in the
crowd , I was encouraged and spelled it correctly ‘g-r-a-t-e-f-u-l’ just for him!

Based on your reading , answer the following questions :
a. What is Sara’s dad’s profession?
b. Does Sara like when he goes to camp?
c. What was the competition at Sara’s school?
i. Spelling bee
ii. Debate
iii. Poetry
d. The teacher asked Sara to spell _________
e. Who brought confidence in Sara?
f. Which word is the opposite of ‘discourage’ in the lines above?
g. Why was Sara nervous?

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Section-B
WRITING
Using the hints given below, write a letter to the Principal of your school to change your 5
3.
section from Nishtha to Pratibha.
Hints:
 Date
 School’s name and address
 Subject
 Sir/Ma’am
 Reason/Reasons for change of section
 salutation

OR
Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to your birthday party. Use the hints given
below :
Hints:
 Address
 Date
 Name of friend
 Party details: Time ,Date , Venue
 Salutation

Complete the paragraph on ‘Importance of Trees’ given below , using the hints given in the
4. box :
Importance of Trees
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Fruits rain oxygen sources nature
Trees are a great gift of _________ to humanity. They are ________ of life to us. They give
us shade, flowers, _______ and add to beauty. They help us to breathe by giving out
_______. They bring _________ and check floods. Trees are very important for us.

Or

Complete the paragraph on ‘My Special Friend’ given below , using the hints given in the
box :
‘My Special Friend’

My best friend is __________(any name). She is ________________(age) years old. We
study in __________________(class ) . We go to __________(name of school).Her favorite
colour is ____________(any colour). She likes to do painting and plays
_____________(any game) . She is a _________ girl(strong/weak). I really like her.

Section-C
GRAMMAR
5. Fill in the blanks with the correct degree of adjective:
a. Apple is ____________ than grapes (big) 1x2=2
b.
This is the _____________ tip to score well in exam(useful)

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6. Correct the underlined pronouns in the given sentences: 1x2 =2
a. Rahul is going to Shimla in her summer break.
b. Sonia forgot his homework.

7.
a.
Punctuate the following sentences (full stop, comma, question mark and capital letter): 1x2=2
b.
my mother’s name is rama.
do you like to read books
8.
a. Fill in the blank with the correct modal from the bracket: 1x2=2
b. I _______ speak English, Hindi and Punjabi. ( can/ need)
Parents ________ take care of their children.( may /must)

9. Complete the sentences by choosing the correct auxiliary verb: 1x2=2
a. ________he studying in class VII ?
a. Has b. does c. is
________ you going to visit your grandma in the summer break?
b.
a. Are b. does c. have
Section-D
LITERATURE
10.
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow: 1x3=3
“My wife knows the best how to run the house. Be patient” said Jumman shamelessly.
a. This made his aunt angry and she decided to take her case to the village panchayat.
b. Whose wife knows the best how to run the house?
c.
Whom did his dialogue made angry?
11. What did the aunt decide?

Read the lines given below and answer the questions that follow: 1x3=3
Everyday I meet the hawker crying, “Bangles, crystal bangles!”
There is nothing to hurry him on ,
There is no road he must take,
a. No place he must go.
b. Whom did the child meet everyday?
c. What is he selling?
Which word in the above lines means the same as ‘rush’?
12.
a. 2x3=6
Answer any 3 of the following questions in about 30-40 words:
b.
What did the author point out about the children in the playground?
c.
How did the old aunt get justice?
d.
What was Rasheed’s fault at the fair?
Can the beauty be heard?
13.
Answer any one of the following in about 40-50 words : 3x1=3
In what respect was Miss Beam’s school different from others?
Or
List three things you would do if you were a watchman for a night.

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