MBOSE Class 6 Sample Question Paper 2027 English

FOR MEGHALAYA CLASS 6 PREPARATION

MBOSE Class 6
Sample Question
Paper 2027 English
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Meghalaya Class 6 2027 Sample Paper English

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Background Note
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NEP 2020 envisions a transformation in school assessment, away from rote
memorization towards formative, regular, competency-based evaluation that tests
higher-order thinking like analysis, critical thinking, and conceptual understanding
NCFSE 2023 builds on that vision and emphasizes “assessment as learning”,
“for learning”, and “of learning” which are oriented towards competencies and
capacities development in the learners.

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Competency-Based Assessments under NEP 2020 and NCFSE 2023 are a

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reformative thrust toward holistic, skills-based, student-cantered learning. Through
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Competency-based questions (CBQs) and competency-based assessments
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focus from rote memorization or general qualifications to real-world skills,
behaviours, and outcomes.
The Sample Question Papers prepared and developed by the Directorate of
Educational Research and Training are based on the revised syllabus 2026 of
Meghalaya School Education for classes 6 to 8 across core subjects such as
Science, Mathematics, Social Science and Language including English, Khasi, Garo and
Hindi.

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from rote memorization to the application of knowledge, critical thinking, and

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real-world problem-solving skills and allow students to realise that what they learn
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The key benefits of these
Mathematics, Social Science and Language including English, Khasi, Garo and
Hindi and across grades 6 to 9, is that they serve both as practice tools and as
assessment frameworks, helping teachers design questions that test learners beyond
their conceptual understanding and to help in assessing their higher-order reasoning
and application capacities and skills.
Furthermore, these sample questions can serve as tools for teachers for test

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This document stands as a strategic resource meant to mainstream
competency-based assessment in middle and secondary stages of school education.
It reflects a broader curricular transition, addresses the evolving demands for
effective progression into higher grades.

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CONTENT
FOREWORD -------------------------------------------
BACKGROUND NOTE--------------------------------

SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
Subjects Class
English Class VI
English Class VII
English Class VIII
MIL Khasi Class VI
MIL Khasi Class VII
MIL Khasi Class VIII
MIL Garo Class VI
MIL Garo Class VII
MIL Garo Class VIII
Mathematics Class VI
Mathematics Class VII
Mathematics Class VIII
Science Class VI
Science Class VII
Science Class VIII
Social Science Class VI
Social Science Class VII
Social Science Class VIII
MIL Hindi Class VI
MIL Hindi Class VII
MIL Hindi Class VIII

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Class- VI
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Max Marks : 80

General Instructions:
➤ Read the question paper carefully and answer ALL Questions

➤ The question paper is divided into three sections
➤ Section A: Literature (Prose, Poetry & Supplementary Reader) (50 marks)
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➤ Section C: Grammar
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Q1. State whether the following statements are True or False (1x4=4)
(i) The elf did Patrick’s homework without taking help of books
(ii) The dog first chose a bear as his master
(iii)The dog eventually left the lion because the lion was afraid of man
(iv) The most beautiful fountain was named after Taro.
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(i) “I don’t know this word”
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(ii) “We’d better run for it, or we’ll be in trouble”
(iii)“We have been tricked”

Q3. Answer the following questions : (Any 2) (2x2=4)
(i) How did Patrick help the little man?
(ii) Why did the dog feel the need for a master? Who was his first master?
(iii)Why did Taro earned very little money?
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(iii)How did the dog come to the conclusion to choose human as his final
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(iv) How did Taro’s life change after his discovery of the waterfall?

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Q5. Tick(√) the correct option (1x3=3)
(i) A home is made by-
a. builders and masons
b. loving family members
c. neighbours and relatives

(ii) The kite snaps its tail when it-
a. sinks
b. dips and dives
c. rises
(iii)True beauty lies in-
a. noble actions
b. good ideas
c. both (a) and (b)

Q6. Fill in the missing lines (1x2=2)
a. “some window glass
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b. “How bright on the blue
___________________________”
Q7. Give the meaning of the following lines (phrases) from the poem,
“Beauty” (1x2=2)
a. “Beauty is seen in the sunlight”
b. “Beauty is in yourself”

Q8. Answer the following questions (Any 5) (2x5=10)
(i) Differentiate between a house and a home
(ii) How does the poem, “The Kite convey the concept of resilience?
(iii)What is the moral story of the poem, “Beauty”?
(iv) What is beauty according to E.Yeh.Shure?
(v) What are the various actions a kite performs in the sky?
(vi) What happens when the string of the kite gets caught in a tree?
(vii) According to the poet, what materials is a ‘house’ made of?

Q9. According to the poet, E.Yeh.Shure, where can beauty be found? Describe in
your own words (3x1=3)
OR
Give the summary of the poem “A house, a home”.

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(i) What killed the mother bird?
a. Storm
b. A big heavy branch
c. Eagle
(ii) Why did the farmer decide to bring a baby mongoose home?
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(i) How did the two baby birds got separated?
(ii) How did the rishi explain the different ways in which the birds behaved?
(iii)Why was the farmer’s wife afraid to leave the baby with the mongoose?
(iv) How did the farmer’s wife show her repentance?
(v) Why did the king visit the shepherd?

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SECTION B
(Reading Comprehension)

Q13. Read the passage and answer the questions that follows:

There was once a mighty lion named Leo. Leo lived in the jungle with his pride and
he was the strongest and bravest lion of all. Leo was known for his fierce roar and his
sharp claws, and all the other animals in the jungle knew to stay out of his way. One
day, Leo saw a group of hunters entering the jungle. Leo knew that the hunters were
dangerous, so he wanted to protect his home. So he let out a mighty roar and chased
the hunters away. Leo was very proud of himself for protecting the jungle, and he
knew that he was the true king of the jungle.

1. Choose the correct option (1x3=3)
(i) Leo lived-
a. in the zoo
b. in the forest
c. in the jungle
(ii) Leo saw a group of-
a. animals
b. tourist
c. hunters
(iii) Leo wanted to protect-
a. himself
b. his friends
c. his home

Answer the following questions (2x2=4)

(i) What was Leo known for?
(ii) What did Leo do after he saw the hunters?

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Q14. Answer the following questions (Any3) (2x3=6)
(i) What is a noun?
(ii) What is a sentence?
(iii)What is a verb?
(iv) What is a pronoun?
(v) What are the three degrees of comparisons?
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Q16. Identify (1x2=2)
(i) Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal.
(ii) My sister bought a gold ring.

Q17. Choose the appropriate pronoun from the brackets to complete the
sentence: (1x2=2)
(i) My sister and ________ are going to the concert(I/me)
(ii) Where is Sarah? I haven’t seen _________ today (she/her)
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Q19. Complete each sentence by using the correct form of adjectives provided
in the brackets (1x5=5)
(i) This summer is __________ than the previous one (hot)
(ii) She is the _________ student in the class (intelligent)
(iii)Prevention is __________ than cure (good)
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(ii) Neither the student nor the instructor ______(want/wants) to miss the class
(iii)Mathematics ________( is/are) John’s favourite subject.

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