Class 6 Question Paper 2025 English

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ANNUAL EXAMINATION 2024 -25
CLASS - VI
SUBJECT – ENGLISH
TIME: 2.30 HRS. M.M. 60
General Instructions:
All the questions are compulsory.
This question paper is divided into four parts.
SECTION -A - READING 15 MARKS
SECTION -B - WRITING 15 MARKS
SECTION - C- GRAMMAR 10 MARKS
SECTION -D - LITERATURE 20 MARKS
SECTION -A- (READING) 15 marks

Q1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. 1x8=8
King Solomon was famous for his wealth and wisdom. The queen of Sheba wanted to test him. One day she
went to the king with two garlands. One of the garlands was made of real flowers. The other one was made of
paper flowers. But both the garlands looked exactly alike. She held one garland in each of her hands and stood
in front of the King. She said, “O wise King, tell me, without moving from your seat, which one of these two
garlands is made of real flowers.”
The King looked at each of the two garlands very carefully. They looked very much alike. He could not
differentiate one from the other. When his eyes failed to guide him, the wise King used his brain to solve the
problem. A bright idea came to his mind. He ordered one of his servants to open the window overlooking the
garden. The servant opened the window. Soon bees came in from the garden and began hovering around the
garland in the Queen’s right hand.
The King smiled and said, “The bees of my garden tell me that the garland in your right hand is made of real
flowers.”
The Queen bowed down with respect and said, “O King, your answer is right. You are indeed, a very wise
man.”
(i)What was King Soloman famous for?
(a)wealth (b)wisdom (c)wealth and wisdom (d)kingdom
(ii)The Queen of Sheba wanted to test King Solomon’s______________.
(a)wisdom (b)honesty (c) tolerance (d) truthfulness
(iii)What was special about the two garlands?
(a)Both of them looked exceptionally beautiful
(b)Both of them looked exactly alike

(c)Both of them attracted bees
(d)Both of them withered at the same time
(iv)When his eyes failed to guide him, the King used his-
(a)nose (b)heart (c) mind (d) ears
(v)___________ began hovering around the garland, made of real flowers.

(a)Insects (b)bees (c)birds (d)wasp
(vi)The word “bowed” in the last paragraph means-
(a)showed gratitude (b)bent head in respect (c)overlooked (d)complained
(vii)Choose a word which means the opposite of ‘Bright’.
(a)shining (b)blazing (c)dazzling (d)dull
(viii)State ‘TRUE /FALSE.
King Solomon ordered his servant to close the window overlooking the garden.
Q2. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. 1x7 =7
Perhaps the most important and useful invention of Thomas Alva Edison was the electric bulb. He
worked for nearly two years to invent the first electric bulb. He spent about 40,000 dollars to find out the best
material for making the filament. He tried many kinds of material for the filament. At last, in 1879, he was able
to produce the first electric bulb. Three years after, many homes in “New York” had electric lights.
Edison worked hard till the very end of his life to make the world a happier place to live in. He improved
Telegraphy, Bell’s telephone, and the Remington typewriter. He invented the electric fan and, in 1913, he also
produced the first “talkie” or talking picture. And before his death in 1931, this wonderful inventor had
produced or improved about a thousand things. When he died, the electric lights were turned off for a while in
many American homes as a mark of respect for the man who had given them those lights.
(i)How much time did Thomas Alva Edison take to invent the first electric bulb?
(a)Five years (b) Four years (c) Three years (d)Two years
(ii)Which country did Edison belong to?
(a)France (b)America (c)Japan (d)Germany
(iii)The phrase “Turned off” means-
(a)Taken to (b)fell off (c)set off (d)switched off
(iv)Which of the following sentence is not correct about Edison?
(a)He invented the electric fan (b)He produced the first talking picture
(c)He produced the hearing aid for the deaf (d)He improved telegraphy
(v)Edison developed or improved over _____________innovations.
(vi)State ‘TRUE OR FALSE’.
Edison spent only a few months developing the electric bulb.
(vii) What did the people of America do to pay respect to him?
SECTION -B-(WRITING) 15 marks
Q3. You are Manav/ Manvi, of class VI studying in Mahatma Gandhi Public School, Kanpur. Due to season
change you are suffering from cold and fever since last night. Doctor has advised you to take rest for three

days. Write an application to the principal of your school for three days leave. 5 marks
Q4. You are Naveen/Navya, of class VI studying in Nehru Public school Delhi. You have lost your Geometry Box
somewhere in the school campus during games period. Write a notice for the same to be displayed on the
school notice board, giving all the necessary details. 4 marks

Q5. Write a paragraph on any ‘ONE’ of the following in about 100-120 words. 6 marks
(a)​ My School (b) My Pet Animal
SECTION -C- (GRAMMAR) 10 marks
Q6. Fill in the blanks using suitable form of the verb given in the bracket. 4 marks
Making tea (a)__________(is/was/were/are) very simple for Aryan. He (b)
___________(learning/learnt/will learn/learn) it when he was a small child. His mother (c)___________
(praising/ praised/ praise/ is praised) him because he would hardly (d)___________(did/do/doing/done) any
other work.
Q7. Make nouns from the words given below by adding ‘ness’, ‘ty’, ‘y’ or ‘ity’. 3 marks
For example: weak – weakness
(a)​ loyal –
(b)​ happy –
(c)​ health –
Q8. Choose correct adjective (describing word) from the given sentences and write it. 3 marks
(a)​ The hardworking boy stood first in the class.
(b)​ Dr. Singh is an honest man.
(c)​ Dog is a faithful animal.
SECTION -D- (LITERATURE) 20 marks
Q9. Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow. 5 marks
Up in the air
See the kites fly
Like coloured birds
In the wind-whipped sky.
I wish I were small
And light as air,
I would climb on a kite
And sail up there.
(a)​ Name the poem from which these lines have been taken.
(b)​ Name the poet of the poem.
(c)​ What does the poet see in the air?
(d)​ What does the speaker wish they could do?
(e)​ What do the kites look like in the poem?
Q10. Answer any ‘FIVE’ of the following questions in about 30-40 words. 2x5=10 marks

(a)​ Why do you think we should know about the healing properties of spices?
(b)​ How do you feel when you win or lose?
(c)​ Why are the feet of the children aching?
(d)​ What is the aim of yoga?

(e)​ What has Bharat always been known for?
(f)​ What message does Pranav’s story give us?
(g)​ What does the eternal flame symbolize in the poem?
Q11. How can Ila’s story help others to overcome challenges in their lives? 5 marks
OR
What do you know about yoga? How does it affect our body and mind?
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