English Assessment Booklet
Assessment Booklet
Part -2
Acknowledgements
Academic Authors: Melanie Grobler, Arpit Agarwal
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Preface
Assessments are more than just a means of measuring progress—they are essential tools to guide and enrich a child’s learning journey. This Assessment Booklet has been carefully structured to support teachers in the process of evaluating student learning at regular intervals, while reinforcing key concepts.
Each grade includes two booklets per subject, structured into Part I and Part II to ensure systematic and continuous assessment. Each booklet provides three test papers—two Periodic Assessments and one Term-End Paper—offering a balanced approach to evaluating students’ progress. This structured format allows for regular checkpoints in the learning process, enabling educators to track student performance at different stages and adapt their teaching strategies to meet individual learning needs.
Rooted in the principles of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF), this booklet promotes competencybased learning by prioritising conceptual understanding, problem-solving, and critical thinking over rote memorisation. A carefully designed blend of objective and subjective questions supports different learning styles, while application-based and interdisciplinary questions help students make deeper connections across subjects.
Designed for teachers, this booklet features ready-to-use, perforated sheets for easy distribution and efficient assessment management. It includes ten copies of each of the three assessments, ensuring seamless classroom use.
Beyond academic skills, these assessments encourage students to think independently, apply their knowledge in new contexts, and develop confidence in their problem-solving abilities. By engaging with a variety of question types—ranging from reasoning-based exercises to application-oriented tasks—students are not just preparing for exams but building essential skills for lifelong learning.
This booklet is a practical resource for teachers, students, and parents, ensuring that assessments are purposeful, skill-driven and aligned with real learning needs.
Assess, reflect, and grow—because every learning milestone matters.
Assessment Syllabus (Part-2)
AssessmentChapters IncludedTotal MarksTimeTotal Copies
Periodic Assessment – 3
Ch 9 – The Girl Who Was a Forest
Ch 10 – An Art Journey Across India
Ch 11 – The Mystery of the Silk Umbrella
Ch 12 – Paper Boats
Periodic Assessment – 4
Ch 13 – Jadav and the Tree-Place
Ch 14 – Warned
Ch 15 – Full of Light
Term Examination – 2
Ch 9 – The Girl Who Was a Forest
Ch 10 – An Art Journey Across India
Ch 11 – The Mystery of the Silk Umbrella
Ch 12 – Paper Boats
Ch 13 – Jadav and the Tree-Place
Ch 14 – Warned
Ch 15 – Full of Light
20 marks45 mins10 copies
20 marks45 mins10 copies
40 marks 1 hr 30 mins 10 copies
Periodic
Time: 45 mins
Name:
Max. Marks: 20 Marks
Class: Roll No.: Date:
Section A
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (5 marks)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
The Magic of Stories
India is a land full of wonderful stories, and its dramatic forms bring these tales to life!
Kathak is a famous dance-drama where dancers spin gracefully while telling stories with their hands and feet. It’s colorful and exciting! Bharatnatyam is a classical dance with special hand gestures to show emotions, like happiness or sadness. Ghungroos are worn around the dancers’ ankles in both Kathak and Bharatnatyam. These bells emphasise the dancers’ footwork and the rhythm of the music. Puppetry is another magical art form. Puppets are used to act out fun stories, sometimes with music and lights. Shadow puppetry is an age-old form of puppetry. Cutouts of puppets are made from a flat material, often leather, and when the light shines on the puppets from the front, their images are projected on a screen. Yakshagana, from Karnataka, combines dance, dialogue and music. Performers wear bright costumes and face paint. They bring mythological characters alive in open-air performances that often last all night.
Each of the art forms teaches us about India’s culture and heritage. These traditions have been passed down for hundreds of years and connect people to their roots through the magic of stories!
A. Match the art form with the clues given. (2)
Kathak characters from mythology
Bharatnatyam specific movements of the hands
Shadow puppetry spinning movements
Yakshangna images on screen
B. Write if True or False. (1)
a. The artforms named in the passage are modern.
b. Stories and art connect us with our culture and heritage.
C. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (2)
a. Who wears bells around their ankles?
b. Explain how shadow puppetry works.
Section B Grammar (4
marks)
2. Change the sentences into the given sentence types. (2)
A. The dancers have great facial expressions.
Interrogative:
B. Why do Yakshagana dancers wear bright clothes and face paint?
Declarative:
C. The foot movements of the dancers are tricky.
Exclamatory: Look,
D. Your hands must be more expressive.
Imperative: Make
3. Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verb in brackets. (1)
Last week, the students attended a performance of Kathak at school. The teacher (tell) them that the dancers (already start) practising months before. While the dancers (perform), the audience watched in amazement. By the time the show ended, everyone (learn) something new about Indian dance.
4. Choose the correct quantifiers to complete the sentences. (1)
A. There were (fewer/lesser) dancers than the year before.
B. There were (many/a lot many) children at the performance.
Section C
(6 marks)
5. Write an email to a friend telling them about a movie or some (6) performance that you saw.
Date: Subject: Dear ,
[Your friend’s name]
[Purpose of the email]
Yours sincerely,
[Your name]
[Details about the performance] [Closing]
Section D
(5 marks)
6. Answer the questions about the story ‘The Girl Who Was a Forest’. (4)
A. Choose two words that best describe Janaki’s character.
rebellious patient carefree clever
B. Choose two words that best describe Achan’s character. patient strict wise old-fashioned
C. Underline two similes used in the paragraph.
Janaki wishes to be as free as a bird because the strict rules of the village bind her. When she realises that she can be like a seed from which a forest can grow, her life changes.
D. Use the prefixes un-, dis- or im- to make antonyms of the words given in brackets.
a. Janaki (liked) the rules of the village.
b. Janaki thought that it was (possible) for her to escape.
7. Which part of the story ‘The Mystery of the Silk Umbrella’ did you enjoy most? (1) Why?
Periodic
Time: 45 mins
Name:
Max. Marks: 20 Marks
Class: Roll No.: Date:
Section A
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (5 marks)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
The Magic of Stories
India is a land full of wonderful stories, and its dramatic forms bring these tales to life!
Kathak is a famous dance-drama where dancers spin gracefully while telling stories with their hands and feet. It’s colorful and exciting! Bharatnatyam is a classical dance with special hand gestures to show emotions, like happiness or sadness. Ghungroos are worn around the dancers’ ankles in both Kathak and Bharatnatyam. These bells emphasise the dancers’ footwork and the rhythm of the music. Puppetry is another magical art form. Puppets are used to act out fun stories, sometimes with music and lights. Shadow puppetry is an age-old form of puppetry. Cutouts of puppets are made from a flat material, often leather, and when the light shines on the puppets from the front, their images are projected on a screen. Yakshagana, from Karnataka, combines dance, dialogue and music. Performers wear bright costumes and face paint. They bring mythological characters alive in open-air performances that often last all night.
Each of the art forms teaches us about India’s culture and heritage. These traditions have been passed down for hundreds of years and connect people to their roots through the magic of stories!
A. Match the art form with the clues given. (2)
Kathak characters from mythology
Bharatnatyam specific movements of the hands
Shadow puppetry spinning movements
Yakshangna images on screen
B. Write if True or False. (1)
a. The artforms named in the passage are modern.
b. Stories and art connect us with our culture and heritage.
C. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (2)
a. Who wears bells around their ankles?
b. Explain how shadow puppetry works.
Section B Grammar (4
marks)
2. Change the sentences into the given sentence types. (2)
A. The dancers have great facial expressions.
Interrogative:
B. Why do Yakshagana dancers wear bright clothes and face paint?
Declarative:
C. The foot movements of the dancers are tricky.
Exclamatory: Look,
D. Your hands must be more expressive.
Imperative: Make
3. Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verb in brackets. (1)
Last week, the students attended a performance of Kathak at school. The teacher (tell) them that the dancers (already start) practising months before. While the dancers (perform), the audience watched in amazement. By the time the show ended, everyone (learn) something new about Indian dance.
4. Choose the correct quantifiers to complete the sentences. (1)
A. There were (fewer/lesser) dancers than the year before.
B. There were (many/a lot many) children at the performance.
Section C
(6 marks)
5. Write an email to a friend telling them about a movie or some (6) performance that you saw.
Date:
Subject: Dear , [Your friend’s name]
Yours sincerely,
[Your name]
[Purpose of the email] [Details about the performance] [Closing]
Section D
(5 marks)
6. Answer the questions about the story ‘The Girl Who Was a Forest’. (4)
A. Choose two words that best describe Janaki’s character.
rebellious patient carefree clever
B. Choose two words that best describe Achan’s character. patient strict wise old-fashioned
C. Underline two similes used in the paragraph.
Janaki wishes to be as free as a bird because the strict rules of the village bind her. When she realises that she can be like a seed from which a forest can grow, her life changes.
D. Use the prefixes un-, dis- or im- to make antonyms of the words given in brackets.
a. Janaki (liked) the rules of the village.
b. Janaki thought that it was (possible) for her to escape.
7. Which part of the story ‘The Mystery of the Silk Umbrella’ did you enjoy most? (1) Why?
Periodic
Time: 45 mins
Name:
Max. Marks: 20 Marks
Class: Roll No.: Date:
Section A
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (5 marks)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
The Magic of Stories
India is a land full of wonderful stories, and its dramatic forms bring these tales to life!
Kathak is a famous dance-drama where dancers spin gracefully while telling stories with their hands and feet. It’s colorful and exciting! Bharatnatyam is a classical dance with special hand gestures to show emotions, like happiness or sadness. Ghungroos are worn around the dancers’ ankles in both Kathak and Bharatnatyam. These bells emphasise the dancers’ footwork and the rhythm of the music. Puppetry is another magical art form. Puppets are used to act out fun stories, sometimes with music and lights. Shadow puppetry is an age-old form of puppetry. Cutouts of puppets are made from a flat material, often leather, and when the light shines on the puppets from the front, their images are projected on a screen. Yakshagana, from Karnataka, combines dance, dialogue and music. Performers wear bright costumes and face paint. They bring mythological characters alive in open-air performances that often last all night.
Each of the art forms teaches us about India’s culture and heritage. These traditions have been passed down for hundreds of years and connect people to their roots through the magic of stories!
A. Match the art form with the clues given. (2)
Kathak characters from mythology
Bharatnatyam specific movements of the hands
Shadow puppetry spinning movements
Yakshangna images on screen
B. Write if True or False. (1)
a. The artforms named in the passage are modern.
b. Stories and art connect us with our culture and heritage.
C. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (2)
a. Who wears bells around their ankles?
b. Explain how shadow puppetry works.
Section B Grammar (4
marks)
2. Change the sentences into the given sentence types. (2)
A. The dancers have great facial expressions.
Interrogative:
B. Why do Yakshagana dancers wear bright clothes and face paint?
Declarative:
C. The foot movements of the dancers are tricky.
Exclamatory: Look,
D. Your hands must be more expressive.
Imperative: Make
3. Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verb in brackets. (1)
Last week, the students attended a performance of Kathak at school. The teacher (tell) them that the dancers (already start) practising months before. While the dancers (perform), the audience watched in amazement. By the time the show ended, everyone (learn) something new about Indian dance.
4. Choose the correct quantifiers to complete the sentences. (1)
A. There were (fewer/lesser) dancers than the year before.
B. There were (many/a lot many) children at the performance.
Section C
(6 marks)
5. Write an email to a friend telling them about a movie or some (6) performance that you saw.
Date:
Subject: Dear , [Your friend’s name]
Yours sincerely,
[Your name]
[Purpose of the email] [Details about the performance] [Closing]
Section D
(5 marks)
6. Answer the questions about the story ‘The Girl Who Was a Forest’. (4)
A. Choose two words that best describe Janaki’s character.
rebellious patient carefree clever
B. Choose two words that best describe Achan’s character. patient strict wise old-fashioned
C. Underline two similes used in the paragraph.
Janaki wishes to be as free as a bird because the strict rules of the village bind her. When she realises that she can be like a seed from which a forest can grow, her life changes.
D. Use the prefixes un-, dis- or im- to make antonyms of the words given in brackets.
a. Janaki (liked) the rules of the village.
b. Janaki thought that it was (possible) for her to escape.
7. Which part of the story ‘The Mystery of the Silk Umbrella’ did you enjoy most? (1) Why?
Periodic
Time: 45 mins
Name:
Max. Marks: 20 Marks
Class: Roll No.: Date:
Section A
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (5 marks)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
The Magic of Stories
India is a land full of wonderful stories, and its dramatic forms bring these tales to life!
Kathak is a famous dance-drama where dancers spin gracefully while telling stories with their hands and feet. It’s colorful and exciting! Bharatnatyam is a classical dance with special hand gestures to show emotions, like happiness or sadness. Ghungroos are worn around the dancers’ ankles in both Kathak and Bharatnatyam. These bells emphasise the dancers’ footwork and the rhythm of the music. Puppetry is another magical art form. Puppets are used to act out fun stories, sometimes with music and lights. Shadow puppetry is an age-old form of puppetry. Cutouts of puppets are made from a flat material, often leather, and when the light shines on the puppets from the front, their images are projected on a screen. Yakshagana, from Karnataka, combines dance, dialogue and music. Performers wear bright costumes and face paint. They bring mythological characters alive in open-air performances that often last all night.
Each of the art forms teaches us about India’s culture and heritage. These traditions have been passed down for hundreds of years and connect people to their roots through the magic of stories!
A. Match the art form with the clues given. (2)
Kathak characters from mythology
Bharatnatyam specific movements of the hands
Shadow puppetry spinning movements
Yakshangna images on screen
B. Write if True or False. (1)
a. The artforms named in the passage are modern.
b. Stories and art connect us with our culture and heritage.
C. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (2)
a. Who wears bells around their ankles?
b. Explain how shadow puppetry works.
Section B Grammar (4
marks)
2. Change the sentences into the given sentence types. (2)
A. The dancers have great facial expressions.
Interrogative:
B. Why do Yakshagana dancers wear bright clothes and face paint?
Declarative:
C. The foot movements of the dancers are tricky.
Exclamatory: Look,
D. Your hands must be more expressive.
Imperative: Make
3. Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verb in brackets. (1)
Last week, the students attended a performance of Kathak at school. The teacher (tell) them that the dancers (already start) practising months before. While the dancers (perform), the audience watched in amazement. By the time the show ended, everyone (learn) something new about Indian dance.
4. Choose the correct quantifiers to complete the sentences. (1)
A. There were (fewer/lesser) dancers than the year before.
B. There were (many/a lot many) children at the performance.
Section C
(6 marks)
5. Write an email to a friend telling them about a movie or some (6) performance that you saw.
Date:
Subject: Dear , [Your friend’s name]
Yours sincerely,
[Your name]
[Purpose of the email] [Details about the performance] [Closing]
4
Section D
(5 marks)
6. Answer the questions about the story ‘The Girl Who Was a Forest’. (4)
A. Choose two words that best describe Janaki’s character.
rebellious patient carefree clever
B. Choose two words that best describe Achan’s character. patient strict wise old-fashioned
C. Underline two similes used in the paragraph.
Janaki wishes to be as free as a bird because the strict rules of the village bind her. When she realises that she can be like a seed from which a forest can grow, her life changes.
D. Use the prefixes un-, dis- or im- to make antonyms of the words given in brackets.
a. Janaki (liked) the rules of the village.
b. Janaki thought that it was (possible) for her to escape.
7. Which part of the story ‘The Mystery of the Silk Umbrella’ did you enjoy most? (1) Why?
Periodic
Time: 45 mins
Name:
Max. Marks: 20 Marks
Class: Roll No.: Date:
Section A
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (5 marks)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
The Magic of Stories
India is a land full of wonderful stories, and its dramatic forms bring these tales to life!
Kathak is a famous dance-drama where dancers spin gracefully while telling stories with their hands and feet. It’s colorful and exciting! Bharatnatyam is a classical dance with special hand gestures to show emotions, like happiness or sadness. Ghungroos are worn around the dancers’ ankles in both Kathak and Bharatnatyam. These bells emphasise the dancers’ footwork and the rhythm of the music. Puppetry is another magical art form. Puppets are used to act out fun stories, sometimes with music and lights. Shadow puppetry is an age-old form of puppetry. Cutouts of puppets are made from a flat material, often leather, and when the light shines on the puppets from the front, their images are projected on a screen. Yakshagana, from Karnataka, combines dance, dialogue and music. Performers wear bright costumes and face paint. They bring mythological characters alive in open-air performances that often last all night.
Each of the art forms teaches us about India’s culture and heritage. These traditions have been passed down for hundreds of years and connect people to their roots through the magic of stories!
A. Match the art form with the clues given. (2)
Kathak characters from mythology
Bharatnatyam specific movements of the hands
Shadow puppetry spinning movements
Yakshangna images on screen
B. Write if True or False. (1)
a. The artforms named in the passage are modern.
b. Stories and art connect us with our culture and heritage.
C. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (2)
a. Who wears bells around their ankles?
b. Explain how shadow puppetry works.
Section B Grammar (4
marks)
2. Change the sentences into the given sentence types. (2)
A. The dancers have great facial expressions.
Interrogative:
B. Why do Yakshagana dancers wear bright clothes and face paint?
Declarative:
C. The foot movements of the dancers are tricky.
Exclamatory: Look,
D. Your hands must be more expressive.
Imperative: Make
3. Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verb in brackets. (1)
Last week, the students attended a performance of Kathak at school. The teacher (tell) them that the dancers (already start) practising months before. While the dancers (perform), the audience watched in amazement. By the time the show ended, everyone (learn) something new about Indian dance.
4. Choose the correct quantifiers to complete the sentences. (1)
A. There were (fewer/lesser) dancers than the year before.
B. There were (many/a lot many) children at the performance.
Section C
(6 marks)
5. Write an email to a friend telling them about a movie or some (6) performance that you saw.
Date:
Subject: Dear , [Your friend’s name]
Yours sincerely,
[Your name]
[Purpose of the email] [Details about the performance] [Closing]
Section D
(5 marks)
6. Answer the questions about the story ‘The Girl Who Was a Forest’. (4)
A. Choose two words that best describe Janaki’s character.
rebellious patient carefree clever
B. Choose two words that best describe Achan’s character. patient strict wise old-fashioned
C. Underline two similes used in the paragraph.
Janaki wishes to be as free as a bird because the strict rules of the village bind her. When she realises that she can be like a seed from which a forest can grow, her life changes.
D. Use the prefixes un-, dis- or im- to make antonyms of the words given in brackets.
a. Janaki (liked) the rules of the village.
b. Janaki thought that it was (possible) for her to escape.
7. Which part of the story ‘The Mystery of the Silk Umbrella’ did you enjoy most? (1) Why?
Periodic
Time: 45 mins
Name:
Max. Marks: 20 Marks
Class: Roll No.: Date:
Section A
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (5 marks)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
The Magic of Stories
India is a land full of wonderful stories, and its dramatic forms bring these tales to life!
Kathak is a famous dance-drama where dancers spin gracefully while telling stories with their hands and feet. It’s colorful and exciting! Bharatnatyam is a classical dance with special hand gestures to show emotions, like happiness or sadness. Ghungroos are worn around the dancers’ ankles in both Kathak and Bharatnatyam. These bells emphasise the dancers’ footwork and the rhythm of the music. Puppetry is another magical art form. Puppets are used to act out fun stories, sometimes with music and lights. Shadow puppetry is an age-old form of puppetry. Cutouts of puppets are made from a flat material, often leather, and when the light shines on the puppets from the front, their images are projected on a screen. Yakshagana, from Karnataka, combines dance, dialogue and music. Performers wear bright costumes and face paint. They bring mythological characters alive in open-air performances that often last all night.
Each of the art forms teaches us about India’s culture and heritage. These traditions have been passed down for hundreds of years and connect people to their roots through the magic of stories!
A. Match the art form with the clues given. (2)
Kathak characters from mythology
Bharatnatyam specific movements of the hands
Shadow puppetry spinning movements
Yakshangna images on screen
B. Write if True or False. (1)
a. The artforms named in the passage are modern.
b. Stories and art connect us with our culture and heritage.
C. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (2)
a. Who wears bells around their ankles?
b. Explain how shadow puppetry works.
Section B Grammar (4
marks)
2. Change the sentences into the given sentence types. (2)
A. The dancers have great facial expressions.
Interrogative:
B. Why do Yakshagana dancers wear bright clothes and face paint?
Declarative:
C. The foot movements of the dancers are tricky.
Exclamatory: Look,
D. Your hands must be more expressive.
Imperative: Make
3. Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verb in brackets. (1)
Last week, the students attended a performance of Kathak at school. The teacher (tell) them that the dancers (already start) practising months before. While the dancers (perform), the audience watched in amazement. By the time the show ended, everyone (learn) something new about Indian dance.
4. Choose the correct quantifiers to complete the sentences. (1)
A. There were (fewer/lesser) dancers than the year before.
B. There were (many/a lot many) children at the performance.
Section C
(6 marks)
5. Write an email to a friend telling them about a movie or some (6) performance that you saw.
Date:
Subject: Dear , [Your friend’s name]
Yours sincerely,
[Your name]
[Purpose of the email] [Details about the performance] [Closing]
Section D
(5 marks)
6. Answer the questions about the story ‘The Girl Who Was a Forest’. (4)
A. Choose two words that best describe Janaki’s character.
rebellious patient carefree clever
B. Choose two words that best describe Achan’s character. patient strict wise old-fashioned
C. Underline two similes used in the paragraph.
Janaki wishes to be as free as a bird because the strict rules of the village bind her. When she realises that she can be like a seed from which a forest can grow, her life changes.
D. Use the prefixes un-, dis- or im- to make antonyms of the words given in brackets.
a. Janaki (liked) the rules of the village.
b. Janaki thought that it was (possible) for her to escape.
7. Which part of the story ‘The Mystery of the Silk Umbrella’ did you enjoy most? (1) Why?
Periodic
Time: 45 mins
Name:
Max. Marks: 20 Marks
Class: Roll No.: Date:
Section A
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (5 marks)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
The Magic of Stories
India is a land full of wonderful stories, and its dramatic forms bring these tales to life!
Kathak is a famous dance-drama where dancers spin gracefully while telling stories with their hands and feet. It’s colorful and exciting! Bharatnatyam is a classical dance with special hand gestures to show emotions, like happiness or sadness. Ghungroos are worn around the dancers’ ankles in both Kathak and Bharatnatyam. These bells emphasise the dancers’ footwork and the rhythm of the music. Puppetry is another magical art form. Puppets are used to act out fun stories, sometimes with music and lights. Shadow puppetry is an age-old form of puppetry. Cutouts of puppets are made from a flat material, often leather, and when the light shines on the puppets from the front, their images are projected on a screen. Yakshagana, from Karnataka, combines dance, dialogue and music. Performers wear bright costumes and face paint. They bring mythological characters alive in open-air performances that often last all night.
Each of the art forms teaches us about India’s culture and heritage. These traditions have been passed down for hundreds of years and connect people to their roots through the magic of stories!
A. Match the art form with the clues given. (2)
Kathak characters from mythology
Bharatnatyam specific movements of the hands
Shadow puppetry spinning movements
Yakshangna images on screen
B. Write if True or False. (1)
a. The artforms named in the passage are modern.
b. Stories and art connect us with our culture and heritage.
C. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (2)
a. Who wears bells around their ankles?
b. Explain how shadow puppetry works.
Section B Grammar (4
marks)
2. Change the sentences into the given sentence types. (2)
A. The dancers have great facial expressions.
Interrogative:
B. Why do Yakshagana dancers wear bright clothes and face paint?
Declarative:
C. The foot movements of the dancers are tricky.
Exclamatory: Look,
D. Your hands must be more expressive.
Imperative: Make
3. Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verb in brackets. (1)
Last week, the students attended a performance of Kathak at school. The teacher (tell) them that the dancers (already start) practising months before. While the dancers (perform), the audience watched in amazement. By the time the show ended, everyone (learn) something new about Indian dance.
4. Choose the correct quantifiers to complete the sentences. (1)
A. There were (fewer/lesser) dancers than the year before.
B. There were (many/a lot many) children at the performance.
Section C
(6 marks)
5. Write an email to a friend telling them about a movie or some (6) performance that you saw.
Date:
Subject: Dear , [Your friend’s name]
Yours sincerely,
[Your name]
[Purpose of the email] [Details about the performance] [Closing]
Section D
(5 marks)
6. Answer the questions about the story ‘The Girl Who Was a Forest’. (4)
A. Choose two words that best describe Janaki’s character.
rebellious patient carefree clever
B. Choose two words that best describe Achan’s character. patient strict wise old-fashioned
C. Underline two similes used in the paragraph.
Janaki wishes to be as free as a bird because the strict rules of the village bind her. When she realises that she can be like a seed from which a forest can grow, her life changes.
D. Use the prefixes un-, dis- or im- to make antonyms of the words given in brackets.
a. Janaki (liked) the rules of the village.
b. Janaki thought that it was (possible) for her to escape.
7. Which part of the story ‘The Mystery of the Silk Umbrella’ did you enjoy most? (1) Why?
Periodic
Time: 45 mins
Name:
Max. Marks: 20 Marks
Class: Roll No.: Date:
Section A
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (5 marks)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
The Magic of Stories
India is a land full of wonderful stories, and its dramatic forms bring these tales to life!
Kathak is a famous dance-drama where dancers spin gracefully while telling stories with their hands and feet. It’s colorful and exciting! Bharatnatyam is a classical dance with special hand gestures to show emotions, like happiness or sadness. Ghungroos are worn around the dancers’ ankles in both Kathak and Bharatnatyam. These bells emphasise the dancers’ footwork and the rhythm of the music. Puppetry is another magical art form. Puppets are used to act out fun stories, sometimes with music and lights. Shadow puppetry is an age-old form of puppetry. Cutouts of puppets are made from a flat material, often leather, and when the light shines on the puppets from the front, their images are projected on a screen. Yakshagana, from Karnataka, combines dance, dialogue and music. Performers wear bright costumes and face paint. They bring mythological characters alive in open-air performances that often last all night.
Each of the art forms teaches us about India’s culture and heritage. These traditions have been passed down for hundreds of years and connect people to their roots through the magic of stories!
A. Match the art form with the clues given. (2)
Kathak characters from mythology
Bharatnatyam specific movements of the hands
Shadow puppetry spinning movements
Yakshangna images on screen
B. Write if True or False. (1)
a. The artforms named in the passage are modern.
b. Stories and art connect us with our culture and heritage.
C. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (2)
a. Who wears bells around their ankles?
b. Explain how shadow puppetry works.
Section B Grammar (4
marks)
2. Change the sentences into the given sentence types. (2)
A. The dancers have great facial expressions.
Interrogative:
B. Why do Yakshagana dancers wear bright clothes and face paint?
Declarative:
C. The foot movements of the dancers are tricky.
Exclamatory: Look,
D. Your hands must be more expressive.
Imperative: Make
3. Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verb in brackets. (1)
Last week, the students attended a performance of Kathak at school. The teacher (tell) them that the dancers (already start) practising months before. While the dancers (perform), the audience watched in amazement. By the time the show ended, everyone (learn) something new about Indian dance.
4. Choose the correct quantifiers to complete the sentences. (1)
A. There were (fewer/lesser) dancers than the year before.
B. There were (many/a lot many) children at the performance.
Section C
(6 marks)
5. Write an email to a friend telling them about a movie or some (6) performance that you saw.
Date:
Subject: Dear , [Your friend’s name]
Yours sincerely,
[Your name]
[Purpose of the email] [Details about the performance] [Closing]
Section D
(5 marks)
6. Answer the questions about the story ‘The Girl Who Was a Forest’. (4)
A. Choose two words that best describe Janaki’s character.
rebellious patient carefree clever
B. Choose two words that best describe Achan’s character. patient strict wise old-fashioned
C. Underline two similes used in the paragraph.
Janaki wishes to be as free as a bird because the strict rules of the village bind her. When she realises that she can be like a seed from which a forest can grow, her life changes.
D. Use the prefixes un-, dis- or im- to make antonyms of the words given in brackets.
a. Janaki (liked) the rules of the village.
b. Janaki thought that it was (possible) for her to escape.
7. Which part of the story ‘The Mystery of the Silk Umbrella’ did you enjoy most? (1) Why?
Periodic
Time: 45 mins
Name:
Max. Marks: 20 Marks
Class: Roll No.: Date:
Section A
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (5 marks)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
The Magic of Stories
India is a land full of wonderful stories, and its dramatic forms bring these tales to life!
Kathak is a famous dance-drama where dancers spin gracefully while telling stories with their hands and feet. It’s colorful and exciting! Bharatnatyam is a classical dance with special hand gestures to show emotions, like happiness or sadness. Ghungroos are worn around the dancers’ ankles in both Kathak and Bharatnatyam. These bells emphasise the dancers’ footwork and the rhythm of the music. Puppetry is another magical art form. Puppets are used to act out fun stories, sometimes with music and lights. Shadow puppetry is an age-old form of puppetry. Cutouts of puppets are made from a flat material, often leather, and when the light shines on the puppets from the front, their images are projected on a screen. Yakshagana, from Karnataka, combines dance, dialogue and music. Performers wear bright costumes and face paint. They bring mythological characters alive in open-air performances that often last all night.
Each of the art forms teaches us about India’s culture and heritage. These traditions have been passed down for hundreds of years and connect people to their roots through the magic of stories!
A. Match the art form with the clues given. (2)
Kathak characters from mythology
Bharatnatyam specific movements of the hands
Shadow puppetry spinning movements
Yakshangna images on screen
B. Write if True or False. (1)
a. The artforms named in the passage are modern.
b. Stories and art connect us with our culture and heritage.
C. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (2)
a. Who wears bells around their ankles?
b. Explain how shadow puppetry works.
Section B Grammar (4
marks)
2. Change the sentences into the given sentence types. (2)
A. The dancers have great facial expressions.
Interrogative:
B. Why do Yakshagana dancers wear bright clothes and face paint?
Declarative:
C. The foot movements of the dancers are tricky.
Exclamatory: Look,
D. Your hands must be more expressive.
Imperative: Make
3. Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verb in brackets. (1)
Last week, the students attended a performance of Kathak at school. The teacher (tell) them that the dancers (already start) practising months before. While the dancers (perform), the audience watched in amazement. By the time the show ended, everyone (learn) something new about Indian dance.
4. Choose the correct quantifiers to complete the sentences. (1)
A. There were (fewer/lesser) dancers than the year before.
B. There were (many/a lot many) children at the performance.
Section C
(6 marks)
5. Write an email to a friend telling them about a movie or some (6) performance that you saw.
Date:
Subject: Dear , [Your friend’s name]
Yours sincerely,
[Your name]
[Purpose of the email] [Details about the performance] [Closing]
Section D
(5 marks)
6. Answer the questions about the story ‘The Girl Who Was a Forest’. (4)
A. Choose two words that best describe Janaki’s character.
rebellious patient carefree clever
B. Choose two words that best describe Achan’s character. patient strict wise old-fashioned
C. Underline two similes used in the paragraph.
Janaki wishes to be as free as a bird because the strict rules of the village bind her. When she realises that she can be like a seed from which a forest can grow, her life changes.
D. Use the prefixes un-, dis- or im- to make antonyms of the words given in brackets.
a. Janaki (liked) the rules of the village.
b. Janaki thought that it was (possible) for her to escape.
7. Which part of the story ‘The Mystery of the Silk Umbrella’ did you enjoy most? (1) Why?
Periodic
Time: 45 mins
Name:
Max. Marks: 20 Marks
Class: Roll No.: Date:
Section A
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (5 marks)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
The Magic of Stories
India is a land full of wonderful stories, and its dramatic forms bring these tales to life!
Kathak is a famous dance-drama where dancers spin gracefully while telling stories with their hands and feet. It’s colorful and exciting! Bharatnatyam is a classical dance with special hand gestures to show emotions, like happiness or sadness. Ghungroos are worn around the dancers’ ankles in both Kathak and Bharatnatyam. These bells emphasise the dancers’ footwork and the rhythm of the music. Puppetry is another magical art form. Puppets are used to act out fun stories, sometimes with music and lights. Shadow puppetry is an age-old form of puppetry. Cutouts of puppets are made from a flat material, often leather, and when the light shines on the puppets from the front, their images are projected on a screen. Yakshagana, from Karnataka, combines dance, dialogue and music. Performers wear bright costumes and face paint. They bring mythological characters alive in open-air performances that often last all night.
Each of the art forms teaches us about India’s culture and heritage. These traditions have been passed down for hundreds of years and connect people to their roots through the magic of stories!
A. Match the art form with the clues given. (2)
Kathak characters from mythology
Bharatnatyam specific movements of the hands
Shadow puppetry spinning movements
Yakshangna images on screen
B. Write if True or False. (1)
a. The artforms named in the passage are modern.
b. Stories and art connect us with our culture and heritage.
C. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (2)
a. Who wears bells around their ankles?
b. Explain how shadow puppetry works.
Section B Grammar (4
marks)
2. Change the sentences into the given sentence types. (2)
A. The dancers have great facial expressions.
Interrogative:
B. Why do Yakshagana dancers wear bright clothes and face paint?
Declarative:
C. The foot movements of the dancers are tricky.
Exclamatory: Look,
D. Your hands must be more expressive.
Imperative: Make
3. Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verb in brackets. (1)
Last week, the students attended a performance of Kathak at school. The teacher (tell) them that the dancers (already start) practising months before. While the dancers (perform), the audience watched in amazement. By the time the show ended, everyone (learn) something new about Indian dance.
4. Choose the correct quantifiers to complete the sentences. (1)
A. There were (fewer/lesser) dancers than the year before.
B. There were (many/a lot many) children at the performance.
Section C
(6 marks)
5. Write an email to a friend telling them about a movie or some (6) performance that you saw.
Date:
Subject: Dear , [Your friend’s name]
Yours sincerely,
[Your name]
[Purpose of the email] [Details about the performance] [Closing]
Section D
(5 marks)
6. Answer the questions about the story ‘The Girl Who Was a Forest’. (4)
A. Choose two words that best describe Janaki’s character.
rebellious patient carefree clever
B. Choose two words that best describe Achan’s character. patient strict wise old-fashioned
C. Underline two similes used in the paragraph.
Janaki wishes to be as free as a bird because the strict rules of the village bind her. When she realises that she can be like a seed from which a forest can grow, her life changes.
D. Use the prefixes un-, dis- or im- to make antonyms of the words given in brackets.
a. Janaki (liked) the rules of the village.
b. Janaki thought that it was (possible) for her to escape.
7. Which part of the story ‘The Mystery of the Silk Umbrella’ did you enjoy most? (1) Why?
Time: 45 mins
Max. Marks: 20 Marks
Name: Class: Roll No.: Date:
Section A
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (5 marks)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
Haaziq Kazi: A Young Ocean Protector
Haaziq Kazi, a young boy from Pune, is passionate about saving the oceans. His interest in ocean pollution began when he watched documentaries about the massive amounts of plastic waste entering the oceans each year. The problem deeply affected him, and one day, while washing his hands, he had an idea. Watching the water swirl down the sink, he imagined creating a device that could suck plastic out of the oceans in a similar way. At just 12 years old, he designed a ship called ‘ERVIS’ that could suck in plastic and separate it from the water, helping marine animals live safely.
Haaziq has shared his ideas at the United Nations and at international conferences, inspiring people to care for the environment. He believes that everyone, even kids, can help protect the planet by reducing the use of plastic and keeping the oceans clean.
Haaziq's story shows that small actions can lead to big changes. His creativity and determination remind us that we can all make a difference, no matter our age.
A. Fill in the blanks with words from the passage. (1)
Haaziq became interested in curbing plastic pollution when he saw _______________ about the effects of plastic waste in the oceans. This led to the design of ERVIS that could plastic from water.
B. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (2)
a. What was the effect of Haaziq’s speeches at the United Nations and at international conferences?
b. Which two characteristics have made Haaziq successful?
C. Use the idiom ‘burst with pride’ to write a sentence about Haaziq. (1)
D. Find synonyms from the passage for the words given. (1) a. huge b. touched
Section B Grammar (4 marks)
2. Change the sentences from active to passive voice. Start with the words given. (2)
A. Haaziq designed the boat ERVIS.
The boat
B. Scientists have praised Haaziq for his design.
Haaziq
3. Change the direct speech to indirect speech. Start with the words given. (2)
A. ‘Everyone can make a difference by reducing the use of plastic.’
Haaziq said that
B. ‘We have completed the design of our boat.’
The team said that
Section
4. Write a paragraph about how students at your school can reduce their use of plastic.
• Start by introducing your topic and saying why it is important.
• Give different ideas about how students can reduce the use of plastic at school.
• Close with a strong statement about reducing the use of plastic.
Section D
5. Answer the questions from the story ‘Full of Light’ in one to three sentences.
marks)
A. What did Amma say to Shakthi that brought the darkness closer? (1)
B. Why does Shakthi say she is ‘an award-winning artist’? (1)
C. Who taught Shakthi to recite all her good points and how did she say it (1) would help?
D. What does Shakthi realise about her mother at the end of the story? (1)
6. Read the last stanza of the poem ‘Warned’ and answer the question. (1)
Protect what has been given for free Our waters, skies, wildlife and trees. For once they’re gone, don’t you say Consider yourself warned of that fatal day.
What is the theme of the poem?
Time: 45 mins
Max. Marks: 20 Marks
Name: Class: Roll No.: Date:
Section A
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (5 marks)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
Haaziq Kazi: A Young Ocean Protector
Haaziq Kazi, a young boy from Pune, is passionate about saving the oceans. His interest in ocean pollution began when he watched documentaries about the massive amounts of plastic waste entering the oceans each year. The problem deeply affected him, and one day, while washing his hands, he had an idea. Watching the water swirl down the sink, he imagined creating a device that could suck plastic out of the oceans in a similar way. At just 12 years old, he designed a ship called ‘ERVIS’ that could suck in plastic and separate it from the water, helping marine animals live safely.
Haaziq has shared his ideas at the United Nations and at international conferences, inspiring people to care for the environment. He believes that everyone, even kids, can help protect the planet by reducing the use of plastic and keeping the oceans clean.
Haaziq's story shows that small actions can lead to big changes. His creativity and determination remind us that we can all make a difference, no matter our age.
A. Fill in the blanks with words from the passage. (1)
Haaziq became interested in curbing plastic pollution when he saw _______________ about the effects of plastic waste in the oceans. This led to the design of ERVIS that could plastic from water.
B. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (2)
a. What was the effect of Haaziq’s speeches at the United Nations and at international conferences?
b. Which two characteristics have made Haaziq successful?
C. Use the idiom ‘burst with pride’ to write a sentence about Haaziq. (1)
D. Find synonyms from the passage for the words given. (1) a. huge b. touched
Section B Grammar (4 marks)
2. Change the sentences from active to passive voice. Start with the words given. (2)
A. Haaziq designed the boat ERVIS.
The boat
B. Scientists have praised Haaziq for his design.
Haaziq
3. Change the direct speech to indirect speech. Start with the words given. (2)
A. ‘Everyone can make a difference by reducing the use of plastic.’
Haaziq said that
B. ‘We have completed the design of our boat.’
The team said that
Section
4. Write a paragraph about how students at your school can reduce their use of plastic.
• Start by introducing your topic and saying why it is important.
• Give different ideas about how students can reduce the use of plastic at school.
• Close with a strong statement about reducing the use of plastic.
Section D
(5 marks)
5. Answer the questions from the story ‘Full of Light’ in one to three sentences.
A. What did Amma say to Shakthi that brought the darkness closer? (1)
B. Why does Shakthi say she is ‘an award-winning artist’? (1)
C. Who taught Shakthi to recite all her good points and how did she say it (1) would help?
D. What does Shakthi realise about her mother at the end of the story? (1)
6. Read the last stanza of the poem ‘Warned’ and answer the question. (1)
Protect what has been given for free Our waters, skies, wildlife and trees. For once they’re gone, don’t you say Consider yourself warned of that fatal day.
What is the theme of the poem?
Time: 45 mins
Max. Marks: 20 Marks
Name: Class: Roll No.: Date:
Section A
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (5 marks)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
Haaziq Kazi: A Young Ocean Protector
Haaziq Kazi, a young boy from Pune, is passionate about saving the oceans. His interest in ocean pollution began when he watched documentaries about the massive amounts of plastic waste entering the oceans each year. The problem deeply affected him, and one day, while washing his hands, he had an idea. Watching the water swirl down the sink, he imagined creating a device that could suck plastic out of the oceans in a similar way. At just 12 years old, he designed a ship called ‘ERVIS’ that could suck in plastic and separate it from the water, helping marine animals live safely.
Haaziq has shared his ideas at the United Nations and at international conferences, inspiring people to care for the environment. He believes that everyone, even kids, can help protect the planet by reducing the use of plastic and keeping the oceans clean.
Haaziq's story shows that small actions can lead to big changes. His creativity and determination remind us that we can all make a difference, no matter our age.
A. Fill in the blanks with words from the passage. (1)
Haaziq became interested in curbing plastic pollution when he saw _______________ about the effects of plastic waste in the oceans. This led to the design of ERVIS that could plastic from water.
B. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (2)
a. What was the effect of Haaziq’s speeches at the United Nations and at international conferences?
b. Which two characteristics have made Haaziq successful?
C. Use the idiom ‘burst with pride’ to write a sentence about Haaziq. (1)
D. Find synonyms from the passage for the words given. (1) a. huge b. touched
Section B Grammar (4 marks)
2. Change the sentences from active to passive voice. Start with the words given. (2)
A. Haaziq designed the boat ERVIS.
The boat
B. Scientists have praised Haaziq for his design.
Haaziq
3. Change the direct speech to indirect speech. Start with the words given. (2)
A. ‘Everyone can make a difference by reducing the use of plastic.’
Haaziq said that
B. ‘We have completed the design of our boat.’
The team said that
Section
4. Write a paragraph about how students at your school can reduce their use of plastic.
• Start by introducing your topic and saying why it is important.
• Give different ideas about how students can reduce the use of plastic at school.
• Close with a strong statement about reducing the use of plastic.
Section D
(5 marks)
5. Answer the questions from the story ‘Full of Light’ in one to three sentences.
A. What did Amma say to Shakthi that brought the darkness closer? (1)
B. Why does Shakthi say she is ‘an award-winning artist’? (1)
C. Who taught Shakthi to recite all her good points and how did she say it (1) would help?
D. What does Shakthi realise about her mother at the end of the story? (1)
6. Read the last stanza of the poem ‘Warned’ and answer the question. (1)
Protect what has been given for free Our waters, skies, wildlife and trees. For once they’re gone, don’t you say Consider yourself warned of that fatal day.
What is the theme of the poem?
Time: 45 mins
Max. Marks: 20 Marks
Name: Class: Roll No.: Date:
Section A
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (5 marks)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
Haaziq Kazi: A Young Ocean Protector
Haaziq Kazi, a young boy from Pune, is passionate about saving the oceans. His interest in ocean pollution began when he watched documentaries about the massive amounts of plastic waste entering the oceans each year. The problem deeply affected him, and one day, while washing his hands, he had an idea. Watching the water swirl down the sink, he imagined creating a device that could suck plastic out of the oceans in a similar way. At just 12 years old, he designed a ship called ‘ERVIS’ that could suck in plastic and separate it from the water, helping marine animals live safely.
Haaziq has shared his ideas at the United Nations and at international conferences, inspiring people to care for the environment. He believes that everyone, even kids, can help protect the planet by reducing the use of plastic and keeping the oceans clean.
Haaziq's story shows that small actions can lead to big changes. His creativity and determination remind us that we can all make a difference, no matter our age.
A. Fill in the blanks with words from the passage. (1)
Haaziq became interested in curbing plastic pollution when he saw _______________ about the effects of plastic waste in the oceans. This led to the design of ERVIS that could plastic from water.
B. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (2)
a. What was the effect of Haaziq’s speeches at the United Nations and at international conferences?
b. Which two characteristics have made Haaziq successful?
C. Use the idiom ‘burst with pride’ to write a sentence about Haaziq. (1)
D. Find synonyms from the passage for the words given. (1) a. huge b. touched
Section B Grammar (4 marks)
2. Change the sentences from active to passive voice. Start with the words given. (2)
A. Haaziq designed the boat ERVIS.
The boat
B. Scientists have praised Haaziq for his design.
Haaziq
3. Change the direct speech to indirect speech. Start with the words given. (2)
A. ‘Everyone can make a difference by reducing the use of plastic.’
Haaziq said that
B. ‘We have completed the design of our boat.’
The team said that
Section
4. Write a paragraph about how students at your school can reduce their use of plastic.
• Start by introducing your topic and saying why it is important.
• Give different ideas about how students can reduce the use of plastic at school.
• Close with a strong statement about reducing the use of plastic.
Section D
(5 marks)
5. Answer the questions from the story ‘Full of Light’ in one to three sentences.
A. What did Amma say to Shakthi that brought the darkness closer? (1)
B. Why does Shakthi say she is ‘an award-winning artist’? (1)
C. Who taught Shakthi to recite all her good points and how did she say it (1) would help?
D. What does Shakthi realise about her mother at the end of the story? (1)
6. Read the last stanza of the poem ‘Warned’ and answer the question. (1)
Protect what has been given for free Our waters, skies, wildlife and trees. For once they’re gone, don’t you say Consider yourself warned of that fatal day.
What is the theme of the poem?
Time: 45 mins
Max. Marks: 20 Marks
Name: Class: Roll No.: Date:
Section A
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (5 marks)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
Haaziq Kazi: A Young Ocean Protector
Haaziq Kazi, a young boy from Pune, is passionate about saving the oceans. His interest in ocean pollution began when he watched documentaries about the massive amounts of plastic waste entering the oceans each year. The problem deeply affected him, and one day, while washing his hands, he had an idea. Watching the water swirl down the sink, he imagined creating a device that could suck plastic out of the oceans in a similar way. At just 12 years old, he designed a ship called ‘ERVIS’ that could suck in plastic and separate it from the water, helping marine animals live safely.
Haaziq has shared his ideas at the United Nations and at international conferences, inspiring people to care for the environment. He believes that everyone, even kids, can help protect the planet by reducing the use of plastic and keeping the oceans clean.
Haaziq's story shows that small actions can lead to big changes. His creativity and determination remind us that we can all make a difference, no matter our age.
A. Fill in the blanks with words from the passage. (1)
Haaziq became interested in curbing plastic pollution when he saw _______________ about the effects of plastic waste in the oceans. This led to the design of ERVIS that could plastic from water.
B. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (2)
a. What was the effect of Haaziq’s speeches at the United Nations and at international conferences?
b. Which two characteristics have made Haaziq successful?
C. Use the idiom ‘burst with pride’ to write a sentence about Haaziq. (1)
D. Find synonyms from the passage for the words given. (1) a. huge b. touched
Section B Grammar (4 marks)
2. Change the sentences from active to passive voice. Start with the words given. (2)
A. Haaziq designed the boat ERVIS.
The boat
B. Scientists have praised Haaziq for his design.
Haaziq
3. Change the direct speech to indirect speech. Start with the words given. (2)
A. ‘Everyone can make a difference by reducing the use of plastic.’
Haaziq said that
B. ‘We have completed the design of our boat.’
The team said that
Section
4. Write a paragraph about how students at your school can reduce their use of plastic.
• Start by introducing your topic and saying why it is important.
• Give different ideas about how students can reduce the use of plastic at school.
• Close with a strong statement about reducing the use of plastic.
Section D
(5 marks)
5. Answer the questions from the story ‘Full of Light’ in one to three sentences.
A. What did Amma say to Shakthi that brought the darkness closer? (1)
B. Why does Shakthi say she is ‘an award-winning artist’? (1)
C. Who taught Shakthi to recite all her good points and how did she say it (1) would help?
D. What does Shakthi realise about her mother at the end of the story? (1)
6. Read the last stanza of the poem ‘Warned’ and answer the question. (1)
Protect what has been given for free Our waters, skies, wildlife and trees. For once they’re gone, don’t you say Consider yourself warned of that fatal day.
What is the theme of the poem?
Time: 45 mins
Max. Marks: 20 Marks
Name: Class: Roll No.: Date:
Section A
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (5 marks)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
Haaziq Kazi: A Young Ocean Protector
Haaziq Kazi, a young boy from Pune, is passionate about saving the oceans. His interest in ocean pollution began when he watched documentaries about the massive amounts of plastic waste entering the oceans each year. The problem deeply affected him, and one day, while washing his hands, he had an idea. Watching the water swirl down the sink, he imagined creating a device that could suck plastic out of the oceans in a similar way. At just 12 years old, he designed a ship called ‘ERVIS’ that could suck in plastic and separate it from the water, helping marine animals live safely.
Haaziq has shared his ideas at the United Nations and at international conferences, inspiring people to care for the environment. He believes that everyone, even kids, can help protect the planet by reducing the use of plastic and keeping the oceans clean.
Haaziq's story shows that small actions can lead to big changes. His creativity and determination remind us that we can all make a difference, no matter our age.
A. Fill in the blanks with words from the passage. (1)
Haaziq became interested in curbing plastic pollution when he saw _______________ about the effects of plastic waste in the oceans. This led to the design of ERVIS that could plastic from water.
B. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (2)
a. What was the effect of Haaziq’s speeches at the United Nations and at international conferences?
b. Which two characteristics have made Haaziq successful?
C. Use the idiom ‘burst with pride’ to write a sentence about Haaziq. (1)
D. Find synonyms from the passage for the words given. (1) a. huge b. touched
Section B Grammar (4 marks)
2. Change the sentences from active to passive voice. Start with the words given. (2)
A. Haaziq designed the boat ERVIS.
The boat
B. Scientists have praised Haaziq for his design.
Haaziq
3. Change the direct speech to indirect speech. Start with the words given. (2)
A. ‘Everyone can make a difference by reducing the use of plastic.’
Haaziq said that
B. ‘We have completed the design of our boat.’
The team said that
Section
4. Write a paragraph about how students at your school can reduce their use of plastic.
• Start by introducing your topic and saying why it is important.
• Give different ideas about how students can reduce the use of plastic at school.
• Close with a strong statement about reducing the use of plastic.
Section D
(5 marks)
5. Answer the questions from the story ‘Full of Light’ in one to three sentences.
A. What did Amma say to Shakthi that brought the darkness closer? (1)
B. Why does Shakthi say she is ‘an award-winning artist’? (1)
C. Who taught Shakthi to recite all her good points and how did she say it (1) would help?
D. What does Shakthi realise about her mother at the end of the story? (1)
6. Read the last stanza of the poem ‘Warned’ and answer the question. (1)
Protect what has been given for free Our waters, skies, wildlife and trees. For once they’re gone, don’t you say Consider yourself warned of that fatal day.
What is the theme of the poem?
Time: 45 mins
Max. Marks: 20 Marks
Name: Class: Roll No.: Date:
Section A
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (5 marks)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
Haaziq Kazi: A Young Ocean Protector
Haaziq Kazi, a young boy from Pune, is passionate about saving the oceans. His interest in ocean pollution began when he watched documentaries about the massive amounts of plastic waste entering the oceans each year. The problem deeply affected him, and one day, while washing his hands, he had an idea. Watching the water swirl down the sink, he imagined creating a device that could suck plastic out of the oceans in a similar way. At just 12 years old, he designed a ship called ‘ERVIS’ that could suck in plastic and separate it from the water, helping marine animals live safely.
Haaziq has shared his ideas at the United Nations and at international conferences, inspiring people to care for the environment. He believes that everyone, even kids, can help protect the planet by reducing the use of plastic and keeping the oceans clean.
Haaziq's story shows that small actions can lead to big changes. His creativity and determination remind us that we can all make a difference, no matter our age.
A. Fill in the blanks with words from the passage. (1)
Haaziq became interested in curbing plastic pollution when he saw _______________ about the effects of plastic waste in the oceans. This led to the design of ERVIS that could plastic from water.
B. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (2)
a. What was the effect of Haaziq’s speeches at the United Nations and at international conferences?
b. Which two characteristics have made Haaziq successful?
C. Use the idiom ‘burst with pride’ to write a sentence about Haaziq. (1)
D. Find synonyms from the passage for the words given. (1) a. huge b. touched
Section B Grammar (4 marks)
2. Change the sentences from active to passive voice. Start with the words given. (2)
A. Haaziq designed the boat ERVIS.
The boat
B. Scientists have praised Haaziq for his design.
Haaziq
3. Change the direct speech to indirect speech. Start with the words given. (2)
A. ‘Everyone can make a difference by reducing the use of plastic.’
Haaziq said that
B. ‘We have completed the design of our boat.’
The team said that
Section
4. Write a paragraph about how students at your school can reduce their use of plastic.
• Start by introducing your topic and saying why it is important.
• Give different ideas about how students can reduce the use of plastic at school.
• Close with a strong statement about reducing the use of plastic.
Section D
(5 marks)
5. Answer the questions from the story ‘Full of Light’ in one to three sentences.
A. What did Amma say to Shakthi that brought the darkness closer? (1)
B. Why does Shakthi say she is ‘an award-winning artist’? (1)
C. Who taught Shakthi to recite all her good points and how did she say it (1) would help?
D. What does Shakthi realise about her mother at the end of the story? (1)
6. Read the last stanza of the poem ‘Warned’ and answer the question. (1)
Protect what has been given for free Our waters, skies, wildlife and trees. For once they’re gone, don’t you say Consider yourself warned of that fatal day.
What is the theme of the poem?
Time: 45 mins
Max. Marks: 20 Marks
Name: Class: Roll No.: Date:
Section A
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (5 marks)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
Haaziq Kazi: A Young Ocean Protector
Haaziq Kazi, a young boy from Pune, is passionate about saving the oceans. His interest in ocean pollution began when he watched documentaries about the massive amounts of plastic waste entering the oceans each year. The problem deeply affected him, and one day, while washing his hands, he had an idea. Watching the water swirl down the sink, he imagined creating a device that could suck plastic out of the oceans in a similar way. At just 12 years old, he designed a ship called ‘ERVIS’ that could suck in plastic and separate it from the water, helping marine animals live safely.
Haaziq has shared his ideas at the United Nations and at international conferences, inspiring people to care for the environment. He believes that everyone, even kids, can help protect the planet by reducing the use of plastic and keeping the oceans clean.
Haaziq's story shows that small actions can lead to big changes. His creativity and determination remind us that we can all make a difference, no matter our age.
A. Fill in the blanks with words from the passage. (1)
Haaziq became interested in curbing plastic pollution when he saw _______________ about the effects of plastic waste in the oceans. This led to the design of ERVIS that could plastic from water.
B. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (2)
a. What was the effect of Haaziq’s speeches at the United Nations and at international conferences?
b. Which two characteristics have made Haaziq successful?
C. Use the idiom ‘burst with pride’ to write a sentence about Haaziq. (1)
D. Find synonyms from the passage for the words given. (1) a. huge b. touched
Section B Grammar (4 marks)
2. Change the sentences from active to passive voice. Start with the words given. (2)
A. Haaziq designed the boat ERVIS.
The boat
B. Scientists have praised Haaziq for his design.
Haaziq
3. Change the direct speech to indirect speech. Start with the words given. (2)
A. ‘Everyone can make a difference by reducing the use of plastic.’
Haaziq said that
B. ‘We have completed the design of our boat.’
The team said that
Section
4. Write a paragraph about how students at your school can reduce their use of plastic.
• Start by introducing your topic and saying why it is important.
• Give different ideas about how students can reduce the use of plastic at school.
• Close with a strong statement about reducing the use of plastic.
Section D
(5 marks)
5. Answer the questions from the story ‘Full of Light’ in one to three sentences.
A. What did Amma say to Shakthi that brought the darkness closer? (1)
B. Why does Shakthi say she is ‘an award-winning artist’? (1)
C. Who taught Shakthi to recite all her good points and how did she say it (1) would help?
D. What does Shakthi realise about her mother at the end of the story? (1)
6. Read the last stanza of the poem ‘Warned’ and answer the question. (1)
Protect what has been given for free Our waters, skies, wildlife and trees. For once they’re gone, don’t you say Consider yourself warned of that fatal day.
What is the theme of the poem?
Time: 45 mins
Max. Marks: 20 Marks
Name: Class: Roll No.: Date:
Section A
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (5 marks)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
Haaziq Kazi: A Young Ocean Protector
Haaziq Kazi, a young boy from Pune, is passionate about saving the oceans. His interest in ocean pollution began when he watched documentaries about the massive amounts of plastic waste entering the oceans each year. The problem deeply affected him, and one day, while washing his hands, he had an idea. Watching the water swirl down the sink, he imagined creating a device that could suck plastic out of the oceans in a similar way. At just 12 years old, he designed a ship called ‘ERVIS’ that could suck in plastic and separate it from the water, helping marine animals live safely.
Haaziq has shared his ideas at the United Nations and at international conferences, inspiring people to care for the environment. He believes that everyone, even kids, can help protect the planet by reducing the use of plastic and keeping the oceans clean.
Haaziq's story shows that small actions can lead to big changes. His creativity and determination remind us that we can all make a difference, no matter our age.
A. Fill in the blanks with words from the passage. (1)
Haaziq became interested in curbing plastic pollution when he saw _______________ about the effects of plastic waste in the oceans. This led to the design of ERVIS that could plastic from water.
B. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (2)
a. What was the effect of Haaziq’s speeches at the United Nations and at international conferences?
b. Which two characteristics have made Haaziq successful?
C. Use the idiom ‘burst with pride’ to write a sentence about Haaziq. (1)
D. Find synonyms from the passage for the words given. (1) a. huge b. touched
Section B Grammar (4 marks)
2. Change the sentences from active to passive voice. Start with the words given. (2)
A. Haaziq designed the boat ERVIS.
The boat
B. Scientists have praised Haaziq for his design.
Haaziq
3. Change the direct speech to indirect speech. Start with the words given. (2)
A. ‘Everyone can make a difference by reducing the use of plastic.’
Haaziq said that
B. ‘We have completed the design of our boat.’
The team said that
Section
4. Write a paragraph about how students at your school can reduce their use of plastic.
• Start by introducing your topic and saying why it is important.
• Give different ideas about how students can reduce the use of plastic at school.
• Close with a strong statement about reducing the use of plastic.
Section D
(5 marks)
5. Answer the questions from the story ‘Full of Light’ in one to three sentences.
A. What did Amma say to Shakthi that brought the darkness closer? (1)
B. Why does Shakthi say she is ‘an award-winning artist’? (1)
C. Who taught Shakthi to recite all her good points and how did she say it (1) would help?
D. What does Shakthi realise about her mother at the end of the story? (1)
6. Read the last stanza of the poem ‘Warned’ and answer the question. (1)
Protect what has been given for free Our waters, skies, wildlife and trees. For once they’re gone, don’t you say Consider yourself warned of that fatal day.
What is the theme of the poem?
Time: 45 mins
Max. Marks: 20 Marks
Name: Class: Roll No.: Date:
Section A
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (5 marks)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
Haaziq Kazi: A Young Ocean Protector
Haaziq Kazi, a young boy from Pune, is passionate about saving the oceans. His interest in ocean pollution began when he watched documentaries about the massive amounts of plastic waste entering the oceans each year. The problem deeply affected him, and one day, while washing his hands, he had an idea. Watching the water swirl down the sink, he imagined creating a device that could suck plastic out of the oceans in a similar way. At just 12 years old, he designed a ship called ‘ERVIS’ that could suck in plastic and separate it from the water, helping marine animals live safely.
Haaziq has shared his ideas at the United Nations and at international conferences, inspiring people to care for the environment. He believes that everyone, even kids, can help protect the planet by reducing the use of plastic and keeping the oceans clean.
Haaziq's story shows that small actions can lead to big changes. His creativity and determination remind us that we can all make a difference, no matter our age.
A. Fill in the blanks with words from the passage. (1)
Haaziq became interested in curbing plastic pollution when he saw _______________ about the effects of plastic waste in the oceans. This led to the design of ERVIS that could plastic from water.
B. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (2)
a. What was the effect of Haaziq’s speeches at the United Nations and at international conferences?
b. Which two characteristics have made Haaziq successful?
C. Use the idiom ‘burst with pride’ to write a sentence about Haaziq. (1)
D. Find synonyms from the passage for the words given. (1) a. huge b. touched
Section B Grammar (4 marks)
2. Change the sentences from active to passive voice. Start with the words given. (2)
A. Haaziq designed the boat ERVIS.
The boat
B. Scientists have praised Haaziq for his design.
Haaziq
3. Change the direct speech to indirect speech. Start with the words given. (2)
A. ‘Everyone can make a difference by reducing the use of plastic.’
Haaziq said that
B. ‘We have completed the design of our boat.’
The team said that
Section
4. Write a paragraph about how students at your school can reduce their use of plastic.
• Start by introducing your topic and saying why it is important.
• Give different ideas about how students can reduce the use of plastic at school.
• Close with a strong statement about reducing the use of plastic.
Section D
(5 marks)
5. Answer the questions from the story ‘Full of Light’ in one to three sentences.
A. What did Amma say to Shakthi that brought the darkness closer? (1)
B. Why does Shakthi say she is ‘an award-winning artist’? (1)
C. Who taught Shakthi to recite all her good points and how did she say it (1) would help?
D. What does Shakthi realise about her mother at the end of the story? (1)
6. Read the last stanza of the poem ‘Warned’ and answer the question. (1)
Protect what has been given for free Our waters, skies, wildlife and trees. For once they’re gone, don’t you say Consider yourself warned of that fatal day.
What is the theme of the poem?
Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Max. Marks: 40 Marks
Name: Class: Roll No.: Date:
Section A
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (10 marks)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
The Magic Garden
Lily and Krish had been appointed by the Keeper as the guardians of the Magic Garden. Other than the Keeper, they were the only ones who knew it existed. It was no ordinary garden—it held secrets that protected the village from harm. One day, they discovered footprints near the Fountain of Wisdom. The Keeper warned, ‘If a stranger comes into the garden, the fountain will stop flowing, the garden’s magic will fade and the village will have no protection.’
Determined to solve the mystery of who had entered the garden, Lily and Krish followed the footprints on twisted paths. Where the footprints stopped, there was an ancient wooden box in the path. As they tried to open it, a shadowy figure appeared. ‘I am the wizard who created the Magic Garden, and I have led you here. The Queen of Darkness captured me many years ago and she has been trying to destroy the Magic Garden ever since. So far, I have managed to prevent it, but I am getting old. Before it gets dark and she finds me again, I am giving you the spell that will keep the garden, and your village safe forever. Take the spell to the Keeper. He was my friend and he’ll know what to do.’
With time running out, they raced back to find the Keeper. He had tears in his eyes when Lily and Krish told him about the old wizard. There was nothing they could do if he was in the clutches of the Queen of Darkness but at least they knew how to keep the Magic Garden safe.
A. Write True or False. (1)
a. Lily and Krish looked after the Magic Garden.
b. The footprints belonged to the Queen of Darkness.
B. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (4)
a. Why was the Magic Garden so important?
b. Why did the Magic Garden have to be protected from strangers?
c. Why did the wizard hand over the spell to Lily and Krish?
d. Why do you think the Keeper had tears in his eyes when he heard about the wizard?
C. Complete the word webs for the following words in the passage. (3)
Own sentence
D. Use prefixes and/or suffixes to make more words from the root word ‘create’. (2) create created
Section B
Grammar (8 marks)
2. Tick ( ) the correct type of adjective in each of the sentences. (1)
A. It was the most beautiful garden that anyone had ever seen.
a. comparative
c. demonstrative
b. superlative
d. possessive
B. You need to find the magic door in this garden.
a. comparative
c. demonstrative
b. superlative
d. possessive
3. Choose the correct quantifiers to complete the sentences. (3)
A. There was (fewer/less) water in the fountain than before.
B. There were (many/a lot many) trees in the Magic Garden.
C. The (fewer/lesser) people who knew about the garden the better.
4. Change the sentences from active to passive voice. Start with the words given. (2)
A. The Keeper appointed Lily and Krish as guardians.
Lily and Krish
B. The Queen of Darkness had captured the wizard many years ago.
The wizard
5. Change the direct speech to indirect speech. Start with the words given. (2)
A. ‘If a stranger comes into the Magic Garden it will be destroyed.’
The keeper said that if
B. ‘I am getting old and I cannot keep the secret from the Queen of Darkness forever.’
The wizard said that
Section C
Writing (12 marks)
6. Write a story about how the mystery of the missing trophy at school was (6) solved. Your story must have an introduction, a climax and a conclusion.
7. Write a persuasive speech to convince your classmates to join a (6) conservation club that will plant saplings to re-green your community.
• Give reasons why planting trees is so important.
• Give the advantages of joining the club.
Section
D Literature (10 marks)
8. Read the opening lines from the poem ‘Paper Boats’ and answer the questions. Day by day I float my paper boats one by one down the running stream.
In big black letters I write my name on them and the name of the village where I live.
I hope someone in some strange land will find them and know who I am.
A. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (4)
a. Which words in the poem tell you that the boy sails his paper boats down the river very often?
9.
b. What does the boy hope for?
c. If you could write a message and send it in a paper boat or a glass bottle, what would you write? Write your note.
A. Complete the summary of the story ‘Jadav and the Tree-Place’ by filling (4) in the blanks.
Jadav walked along the banks of the Brahmaputra River and noticed that the were dying from the heat. He was sad and decided to plant as many plants as he could to bring the soil back to life. In a few years he saw results. His few-trees place had become a place. Jadav continued his planting and around the world planting trees.
B. Explain how the planting of trees helped Jadav restore the forest. How do (2) you think his efforts helped humans and animals.
Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Max. Marks: 40 Marks
Name: Class: Roll No.: Date:
Section A
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (10 marks)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
The Magic Garden
Lily and Krish had been appointed by the Keeper as the guardians of the Magic Garden. Other than the Keeper, they were the only ones who knew it existed. It was no ordinary garden—it held secrets that protected the village from harm. One day, they discovered footprints near the Fountain of Wisdom. The Keeper warned, ‘If a stranger comes into the garden, the fountain will stop flowing, the garden’s magic will fade and the village will have no protection.’
Determined to solve the mystery of who had entered the garden, Lily and Krish followed the footprints on twisted paths. Where the footprints stopped, there was an ancient wooden box in the path. As they tried to open it, a shadowy figure appeared. ‘I am the wizard who created the Magic Garden, and I have led you here. The Queen of Darkness captured me many years ago and she has been trying to destroy the Magic Garden ever since. So far, I have managed to prevent it, but I am getting old. Before it gets dark and she finds me again, I am giving you the spell that will keep the garden, and your village safe forever. Take the spell to the Keeper. He was my friend and he’ll know what to do.’
With time running out, they raced back to find the Keeper. He had tears in his eyes when Lily and Krish told him about the old wizard. There was nothing they could do if he was in the clutches of the Queen of Darkness but at least they knew how to keep the Magic Garden safe.
A. Write True or False. (1)
a. Lily and Krish looked after the Magic Garden.
b. The footprints belonged to the Queen of Darkness.
B. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (4)
a. Why was the Magic Garden so important?
b. Why did the Magic Garden have to be protected from strangers?
c. Why did the wizard hand over the spell to Lily and Krish?
d. Why do you think the Keeper had tears in his eyes when he heard about the wizard?
C. Complete the word webs for the following words in the passage. (3)
Own sentence
D. Use prefixes and/or suffixes to make more words from the root word ‘create’. (2) create created
Section B
Grammar (8 marks)
2. Tick ( ) the correct type of adjective in each of the sentences. (1)
A. It was the most beautiful garden that anyone had ever seen.
a. comparative
c. demonstrative
b. superlative
d. possessive
B. You need to find the magic door in this garden.
a. comparative
c. demonstrative
b. superlative
d. possessive
3. Choose the correct quantifiers to complete the sentences. (3)
A. There was (fewer/less) water in the fountain than before.
B. There were (many/a lot many) trees in the Magic Garden.
C. The (fewer/lesser) people who knew about the garden the better.
4. Change the sentences from active to passive voice. Start with the words given. (2)
A. The Keeper appointed Lily and Krish as guardians.
Lily and Krish
B. The Queen of Darkness had captured the wizard many years ago.
The wizard
5. Change the direct speech to indirect speech. Start with the words given. (2)
A. ‘If a stranger comes into the Magic Garden it will be destroyed.’
The keeper said that if
B. ‘I am getting old and I cannot keep the secret from the Queen of Darkness forever.’
The wizard said that
Section C
Writing (12 marks)
6. Write a story about how the mystery of the missing trophy at school was (6) solved. Your story must have an introduction, a climax and a conclusion.
7. Write a persuasive speech to convince your classmates to join a (6) conservation club that will plant saplings to re-green your community.
• Give reasons why planting trees is so important.
• Give the advantages of joining the club.
Section
D Literature (10 marks)
8. Read the opening lines from the poem ‘Paper Boats’ and answer the questions. Day by day I float my paper boats one by one down the running stream.
In big black letters I write my name on them and the name of the village where I live.
I hope someone in some strange land will find them and know who I am.
A. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (4)
a. Which words in the poem tell you that the boy sails his paper boats down the river very often?
9.
b. What does the boy hope for?
c. If you could write a message and send it in a paper boat or a glass bottle, what would you write? Write your note.
A. Complete the summary of the story ‘Jadav and the Tree-Place’ by filling (4) in the blanks.
Jadav walked along the banks of the Brahmaputra River and noticed that the were dying from the heat. He was sad and decided to plant as many plants as he could to bring the soil back to life. In a few years he saw results. His few-trees place had become a place. Jadav continued his planting and around the world planting trees.
B. Explain how the planting of trees helped Jadav restore the forest. How do (2) you think his efforts helped humans and animals.
Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Max. Marks: 40 Marks
Name: Class: Roll No.: Date:
Section A
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (10 marks)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
The Magic Garden
Lily and Krish had been appointed by the Keeper as the guardians of the Magic Garden. Other than the Keeper, they were the only ones who knew it existed. It was no ordinary garden—it held secrets that protected the village from harm. One day, they discovered footprints near the Fountain of Wisdom. The Keeper warned, ‘If a stranger comes into the garden, the fountain will stop flowing, the garden’s magic will fade and the village will have no protection.’
Determined to solve the mystery of who had entered the garden, Lily and Krish followed the footprints on twisted paths. Where the footprints stopped, there was an ancient wooden box in the path. As they tried to open it, a shadowy figure appeared. ‘I am the wizard who created the Magic Garden, and I have led you here. The Queen of Darkness captured me many years ago and she has been trying to destroy the Magic Garden ever since. So far, I have managed to prevent it, but I am getting old. Before it gets dark and she finds me again, I am giving you the spell that will keep the garden, and your village safe forever. Take the spell to the Keeper. He was my friend and he’ll know what to do.’
With time running out, they raced back to find the Keeper. He had tears in his eyes when Lily and Krish told him about the old wizard. There was nothing they could do if he was in the clutches of the Queen of Darkness but at least they knew how to keep the Magic Garden safe.
A. Write True or False. (1)
a. Lily and Krish looked after the Magic Garden.
b. The footprints belonged to the Queen of Darkness.
B. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (4)
a. Why was the Magic Garden so important?
b. Why did the Magic Garden have to be protected from strangers?
c. Why did the wizard hand over the spell to Lily and Krish?
d. Why do you think the Keeper had tears in his eyes when he heard about the wizard?
C. Complete the word webs for the following words in the passage. (3)
Own sentence
D. Use prefixes and/or suffixes to make more words from the root word ‘create’. (2) create created
Section B
Grammar (8 marks)
2. Tick ( ) the correct type of adjective in each of the sentences. (1)
A. It was the most beautiful garden that anyone had ever seen.
a. comparative
c. demonstrative
b. superlative
d. possessive
B. You need to find the magic door in this garden.
a. comparative
c. demonstrative
b. superlative
d. possessive
3. Choose the correct quantifiers to complete the sentences. (3)
A. There was (fewer/less) water in the fountain than before.
B. There were (many/a lot many) trees in the Magic Garden.
C. The (fewer/lesser) people who knew about the garden the better.
4. Change the sentences from active to passive voice. Start with the words given. (2)
A. The Keeper appointed Lily and Krish as guardians.
Lily and Krish
B. The Queen of Darkness had captured the wizard many years ago.
The wizard
5. Change the direct speech to indirect speech. Start with the words given. (2)
A. ‘If a stranger comes into the Magic Garden it will be destroyed.’
The keeper said that if
B. ‘I am getting old and I cannot keep the secret from the Queen of Darkness forever.’
The wizard said that
Section C
Writing (12 marks)
6. Write a story about how the mystery of the missing trophy at school was (6) solved. Your story must have an introduction, a climax and a conclusion.
7. Write a persuasive speech to convince your classmates to join a (6) conservation club that will plant saplings to re-green your community.
• Give reasons why planting trees is so important.
• Give the advantages of joining the club.
Section
D Literature (10 marks)
8. Read the opening lines from the poem ‘Paper Boats’ and answer the questions. Day by day I float my paper boats one by one down the running stream.
In big black letters I write my name on them and the name of the village where I live.
I hope someone in some strange land will find them and know who I am.
A. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (4)
a. Which words in the poem tell you that the boy sails his paper boats down the river very often?
9.
b. What does the boy hope for?
c. If you could write a message and send it in a paper boat or a glass bottle, what would you write? Write your note.
A. Complete the summary of the story ‘Jadav and the Tree-Place’ by filling (4) in the blanks.
Jadav walked along the banks of the Brahmaputra River and noticed that the were dying from the heat. He was sad and decided to plant as many plants as he could to bring the soil back to life. In a few years he saw results. His few-trees place had become a place. Jadav continued his planting and around the world planting trees.
B. Explain how the planting of trees helped Jadav restore the forest. How do (2) you think his efforts helped humans and animals.
Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Max. Marks: 40 Marks
Name: Class: Roll No.: Date:
Section A
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (10 marks)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
The Magic Garden
Lily and Krish had been appointed by the Keeper as the guardians of the Magic Garden. Other than the Keeper, they were the only ones who knew it existed. It was no ordinary garden—it held secrets that protected the village from harm. One day, they discovered footprints near the Fountain of Wisdom. The Keeper warned, ‘If a stranger comes into the garden, the fountain will stop flowing, the garden’s magic will fade and the village will have no protection.’
Determined to solve the mystery of who had entered the garden, Lily and Krish followed the footprints on twisted paths. Where the footprints stopped, there was an ancient wooden box in the path. As they tried to open it, a shadowy figure appeared. ‘I am the wizard who created the Magic Garden, and I have led you here. The Queen of Darkness captured me many years ago and she has been trying to destroy the Magic Garden ever since. So far, I have managed to prevent it, but I am getting old. Before it gets dark and she finds me again, I am giving you the spell that will keep the garden, and your village safe forever. Take the spell to the Keeper. He was my friend and he’ll know what to do.’
With time running out, they raced back to find the Keeper. He had tears in his eyes when Lily and Krish told him about the old wizard. There was nothing they could do if he was in the clutches of the Queen of Darkness but at least they knew how to keep the Magic Garden safe.
A. Write True or False. (1)
a. Lily and Krish looked after the Magic Garden.
b. The footprints belonged to the Queen of Darkness.
B. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (4)
a. Why was the Magic Garden so important?
b. Why did the Magic Garden have to be protected from strangers?
c. Why did the wizard hand over the spell to Lily and Krish?
d. Why do you think the Keeper had tears in his eyes when he heard about the wizard?
C. Complete the word webs for the following words in the passage. (3)
Own sentence
D. Use prefixes and/or suffixes to make more words from the root word ‘create’. (2) create created
Section B
Grammar (8 marks)
2. Tick ( ) the correct type of adjective in each of the sentences. (1)
A. It was the most beautiful garden that anyone had ever seen.
a. comparative
c. demonstrative
b. superlative
d. possessive
B. You need to find the magic door in this garden.
a. comparative
c. demonstrative
b. superlative
d. possessive
3. Choose the correct quantifiers to complete the sentences. (3)
A. There was (fewer/less) water in the fountain than before.
B. There were (many/a lot many) trees in the Magic Garden.
C. The (fewer/lesser) people who knew about the garden the better.
4. Change the sentences from active to passive voice. Start with the words given. (2)
A. The Keeper appointed Lily and Krish as guardians.
Lily and Krish
B. The Queen of Darkness had captured the wizard many years ago.
The wizard
5. Change the direct speech to indirect speech. Start with the words given. (2)
A. ‘If a stranger comes into the Magic Garden it will be destroyed.’
The keeper said that if
B. ‘I am getting old and I cannot keep the secret from the Queen of Darkness forever.’
The wizard said that
Section C
Writing (12 marks)
6. Write a story about how the mystery of the missing trophy at school was (6) solved. Your story must have an introduction, a climax and a conclusion.
7. Write a persuasive speech to convince your classmates to join a (6) conservation club that will plant saplings to re-green your community.
• Give reasons why planting trees is so important.
• Give the advantages of joining the club.
Section
D Literature (10 marks)
8. Read the opening lines from the poem ‘Paper Boats’ and answer the questions. Day by day I float my paper boats one by one down the running stream.
In big black letters I write my name on them and the name of the village where I live.
I hope someone in some strange land will find them and know who I am.
A. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (4)
a. Which words in the poem tell you that the boy sails his paper boats down the river very often?
9.
b. What does the boy hope for?
c. If you could write a message and send it in a paper boat or a glass bottle, what would you write? Write your note.
A. Complete the summary of the story ‘Jadav and the Tree-Place’ by filling (4) in the blanks.
Jadav walked along the banks of the Brahmaputra River and noticed that the were dying from the heat. He was sad and decided to plant as many plants as he could to bring the soil back to life. In a few years he saw results. His few-trees place had become a place. Jadav continued his planting and around the world planting trees.
B. Explain how the planting of trees helped Jadav restore the forest. How do (2) you think his efforts helped humans and animals.
Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Max. Marks: 40 Marks
Name: Class: Roll No.: Date:
Section A
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (10 marks)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
The Magic Garden
Lily and Krish had been appointed by the Keeper as the guardians of the Magic Garden. Other than the Keeper, they were the only ones who knew it existed. It was no ordinary garden—it held secrets that protected the village from harm. One day, they discovered footprints near the Fountain of Wisdom. The Keeper warned, ‘If a stranger comes into the garden, the fountain will stop flowing, the garden’s magic will fade and the village will have no protection.’
Determined to solve the mystery of who had entered the garden, Lily and Krish followed the footprints on twisted paths. Where the footprints stopped, there was an ancient wooden box in the path. As they tried to open it, a shadowy figure appeared. ‘I am the wizard who created the Magic Garden, and I have led you here. The Queen of Darkness captured me many years ago and she has been trying to destroy the Magic Garden ever since. So far, I have managed to prevent it, but I am getting old. Before it gets dark and she finds me again, I am giving you the spell that will keep the garden, and your village safe forever. Take the spell to the Keeper. He was my friend and he’ll know what to do.’
With time running out, they raced back to find the Keeper. He had tears in his eyes when Lily and Krish told him about the old wizard. There was nothing they could do if he was in the clutches of the Queen of Darkness but at least they knew how to keep the Magic Garden safe.
A. Write True or False. (1)
a. Lily and Krish looked after the Magic Garden.
b. The footprints belonged to the Queen of Darkness.
B. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (4)
a. Why was the Magic Garden so important?
b. Why did the Magic Garden have to be protected from strangers?
c. Why did the wizard hand over the spell to Lily and Krish?
d. Why do you think the Keeper had tears in his eyes when he heard about the wizard?
C. Complete the word webs for the following words in the passage. (3)
Own sentence
D. Use prefixes and/or suffixes to make more words from the root word ‘create’. (2) create created
Section B
Grammar (8 marks)
2. Tick ( ) the correct type of adjective in each of the sentences. (1)
A. It was the most beautiful garden that anyone had ever seen.
a. comparative
c. demonstrative
b. superlative
d. possessive
B. You need to find the magic door in this garden.
a. comparative
c. demonstrative
b. superlative
d. possessive
3. Choose the correct quantifiers to complete the sentences. (3)
A. There was (fewer/less) water in the fountain than before.
B. There were (many/a lot many) trees in the Magic Garden.
C. The (fewer/lesser) people who knew about the garden the better.
4. Change the sentences from active to passive voice. Start with the words given. (2)
A. The Keeper appointed Lily and Krish as guardians.
Lily and Krish
B. The Queen of Darkness had captured the wizard many years ago.
The wizard
5. Change the direct speech to indirect speech. Start with the words given. (2)
A. ‘If a stranger comes into the Magic Garden it will be destroyed.’
The keeper said that if
B. ‘I am getting old and I cannot keep the secret from the Queen of Darkness forever.’
The wizard said that
Section C
Writing (12 marks)
6. Write a story about how the mystery of the missing trophy at school was (6) solved. Your story must have an introduction, a climax and a conclusion.
7. Write a persuasive speech to convince your classmates to join a (6) conservation club that will plant saplings to re-green your community.
• Give reasons why planting trees is so important.
• Give the advantages of joining the club.
Section
D Literature (10 marks)
8. Read the opening lines from the poem ‘Paper Boats’ and answer the questions. Day by day I float my paper boats one by one down the running stream.
In big black letters I write my name on them and the name of the village where I live.
I hope someone in some strange land will find them and know who I am.
A. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (4)
a. Which words in the poem tell you that the boy sails his paper boats down the river very often?
9.
b. What does the boy hope for?
c. If you could write a message and send it in a paper boat or a glass bottle, what would you write? Write your note.
A. Complete the summary of the story ‘Jadav and the Tree-Place’ by filling (4) in the blanks.
Jadav walked along the banks of the Brahmaputra River and noticed that the were dying from the heat. He was sad and decided to plant as many plants as he could to bring the soil back to life. In a few years he saw results. His few-trees place had become a place. Jadav continued his planting and around the world planting trees.
B. Explain how the planting of trees helped Jadav restore the forest. How do (2) you think his efforts helped humans and animals.
Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Max. Marks: 40 Marks
Name: Class: Roll No.: Date:
Section A
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (10 marks)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
The Magic Garden
Lily and Krish had been appointed by the Keeper as the guardians of the Magic Garden. Other than the Keeper, they were the only ones who knew it existed. It was no ordinary garden—it held secrets that protected the village from harm. One day, they discovered footprints near the Fountain of Wisdom. The Keeper warned, ‘If a stranger comes into the garden, the fountain will stop flowing, the garden’s magic will fade and the village will have no protection.’
Determined to solve the mystery of who had entered the garden, Lily and Krish followed the footprints on twisted paths. Where the footprints stopped, there was an ancient wooden box in the path. As they tried to open it, a shadowy figure appeared. ‘I am the wizard who created the Magic Garden, and I have led you here. The Queen of Darkness captured me many years ago and she has been trying to destroy the Magic Garden ever since. So far, I have managed to prevent it, but I am getting old. Before it gets dark and she finds me again, I am giving you the spell that will keep the garden, and your village safe forever. Take the spell to the Keeper. He was my friend and he’ll know what to do.’
With time running out, they raced back to find the Keeper. He had tears in his eyes when Lily and Krish told him about the old wizard. There was nothing they could do if he was in the clutches of the Queen of Darkness but at least they knew how to keep the Magic Garden safe.
A. Write True or False. (1)
a. Lily and Krish looked after the Magic Garden.
b. The footprints belonged to the Queen of Darkness.
B. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (4)
a. Why was the Magic Garden so important?
b. Why did the Magic Garden have to be protected from strangers?
c. Why did the wizard hand over the spell to Lily and Krish?
d. Why do you think the Keeper had tears in his eyes when he heard about the wizard?
C. Complete the word webs for the following words in the passage. (3)
Own sentence
D. Use prefixes and/or suffixes to make more words from the root word ‘create’. (2) create created
Section B
Grammar (8 marks)
2. Tick ( ) the correct type of adjective in each of the sentences. (1)
A. It was the most beautiful garden that anyone had ever seen.
a. comparative
c. demonstrative
b. superlative
d. possessive
B. You need to find the magic door in this garden.
a. comparative
c. demonstrative
b. superlative
d. possessive
3. Choose the correct quantifiers to complete the sentences. (3)
A. There was (fewer/less) water in the fountain than before.
B. There were (many/a lot many) trees in the Magic Garden.
C. The (fewer/lesser) people who knew about the garden the better.
4. Change the sentences from active to passive voice. Start with the words given. (2)
A. The Keeper appointed Lily and Krish as guardians.
Lily and Krish
B. The Queen of Darkness had captured the wizard many years ago.
The wizard
5. Change the direct speech to indirect speech. Start with the words given. (2)
A. ‘If a stranger comes into the Magic Garden it will be destroyed.’
The keeper said that if
B. ‘I am getting old and I cannot keep the secret from the Queen of Darkness forever.’
The wizard said that
Section C
Writing (12 marks)
6. Write a story about how the mystery of the missing trophy at school was (6) solved. Your story must have an introduction, a climax and a conclusion.
7. Write a persuasive speech to convince your classmates to join a (6) conservation club that will plant saplings to re-green your community.
• Give reasons why planting trees is so important.
• Give the advantages of joining the club.
Section
D Literature (10 marks)
8. Read the opening lines from the poem ‘Paper Boats’ and answer the questions. Day by day I float my paper boats one by one down the running stream.
In big black letters I write my name on them and the name of the village where I live.
I hope someone in some strange land will find them and know who I am.
A. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (4)
a. Which words in the poem tell you that the boy sails his paper boats down the river very often?
9.
b. What does the boy hope for?
c. If you could write a message and send it in a paper boat or a glass bottle, what would you write? Write your note.
A. Complete the summary of the story ‘Jadav and the Tree-Place’ by filling (4) in the blanks.
Jadav walked along the banks of the Brahmaputra River and noticed that the were dying from the heat. He was sad and decided to plant as many plants as he could to bring the soil back to life. In a few years he saw results. His few-trees place had become a place. Jadav continued his planting and around the world planting trees.
B. Explain how the planting of trees helped Jadav restore the forest. How do (2) you think his efforts helped humans and animals.
Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Max. Marks: 40 Marks
Name: Class: Roll No.: Date:
Section A
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (10 marks)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
The Magic Garden
Lily and Krish had been appointed by the Keeper as the guardians of the Magic Garden. Other than the Keeper, they were the only ones who knew it existed. It was no ordinary garden—it held secrets that protected the village from harm. One day, they discovered footprints near the Fountain of Wisdom. The Keeper warned, ‘If a stranger comes into the garden, the fountain will stop flowing, the garden’s magic will fade and the village will have no protection.’
Determined to solve the mystery of who had entered the garden, Lily and Krish followed the footprints on twisted paths. Where the footprints stopped, there was an ancient wooden box in the path. As they tried to open it, a shadowy figure appeared. ‘I am the wizard who created the Magic Garden, and I have led you here. The Queen of Darkness captured me many years ago and she has been trying to destroy the Magic Garden ever since. So far, I have managed to prevent it, but I am getting old. Before it gets dark and she finds me again, I am giving you the spell that will keep the garden, and your village safe forever. Take the spell to the Keeper. He was my friend and he’ll know what to do.’
With time running out, they raced back to find the Keeper. He had tears in his eyes when Lily and Krish told him about the old wizard. There was nothing they could do if he was in the clutches of the Queen of Darkness but at least they knew how to keep the Magic Garden safe.
A. Write True or False. (1)
a. Lily and Krish looked after the Magic Garden.
b. The footprints belonged to the Queen of Darkness.
B. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (4)
a. Why was the Magic Garden so important?
b. Why did the Magic Garden have to be protected from strangers?
c. Why did the wizard hand over the spell to Lily and Krish?
d. Why do you think the Keeper had tears in his eyes when he heard about the wizard?
C. Complete the word webs for the following words in the passage. (3)
Own sentence
D. Use prefixes and/or suffixes to make more words from the root word ‘create’. (2) create created
Section B
Grammar (8 marks)
2. Tick ( ) the correct type of adjective in each of the sentences. (1)
A. It was the most beautiful garden that anyone had ever seen.
a. comparative
c. demonstrative
b. superlative
d. possessive
B. You need to find the magic door in this garden.
a. comparative
c. demonstrative
b. superlative
d. possessive
3. Choose the correct quantifiers to complete the sentences. (3)
A. There was (fewer/less) water in the fountain than before.
B. There were (many/a lot many) trees in the Magic Garden.
C. The (fewer/lesser) people who knew about the garden the better.
4. Change the sentences from active to passive voice. Start with the words given. (2)
A. The Keeper appointed Lily and Krish as guardians.
Lily and Krish
B. The Queen of Darkness had captured the wizard many years ago.
The wizard
5. Change the direct speech to indirect speech. Start with the words given. (2)
A. ‘If a stranger comes into the Magic Garden it will be destroyed.’
The keeper said that if
B. ‘I am getting old and I cannot keep the secret from the Queen of Darkness forever.’
The wizard said that
Section C
Writing (12 marks)
6. Write a story about how the mystery of the missing trophy at school was (6) solved. Your story must have an introduction, a climax and a conclusion.
7. Write a persuasive speech to convince your classmates to join a (6) conservation club that will plant saplings to re-green your community.
• Give reasons why planting trees is so important.
• Give the advantages of joining the club.
Section
D Literature (10 marks)
8. Read the opening lines from the poem ‘Paper Boats’ and answer the questions. Day by day I float my paper boats one by one down the running stream.
In big black letters I write my name on them and the name of the village where I live.
I hope someone in some strange land will find them and know who I am.
A. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (4)
a. Which words in the poem tell you that the boy sails his paper boats down the river very often?
9.
b. What does the boy hope for?
c. If you could write a message and send it in a paper boat or a glass bottle, what would you write? Write your note.
A. Complete the summary of the story ‘Jadav and the Tree-Place’ by filling (4) in the blanks.
Jadav walked along the banks of the Brahmaputra River and noticed that the were dying from the heat. He was sad and decided to plant as many plants as he could to bring the soil back to life. In a few years he saw results. His few-trees place had become a place. Jadav continued his planting and around the world planting trees.
B. Explain how the planting of trees helped Jadav restore the forest. How do (2) you think his efforts helped humans and animals.
Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Max. Marks: 40 Marks
Name: Class: Roll No.: Date:
Section A
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (10 marks)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
The Magic Garden
Lily and Krish had been appointed by the Keeper as the guardians of the Magic Garden. Other than the Keeper, they were the only ones who knew it existed. It was no ordinary garden—it held secrets that protected the village from harm. One day, they discovered footprints near the Fountain of Wisdom. The Keeper warned, ‘If a stranger comes into the garden, the fountain will stop flowing, the garden’s magic will fade and the village will have no protection.’
Determined to solve the mystery of who had entered the garden, Lily and Krish followed the footprints on twisted paths. Where the footprints stopped, there was an ancient wooden box in the path. As they tried to open it, a shadowy figure appeared. ‘I am the wizard who created the Magic Garden, and I have led you here. The Queen of Darkness captured me many years ago and she has been trying to destroy the Magic Garden ever since. So far, I have managed to prevent it, but I am getting old. Before it gets dark and she finds me again, I am giving you the spell that will keep the garden, and your village safe forever. Take the spell to the Keeper. He was my friend and he’ll know what to do.’
With time running out, they raced back to find the Keeper. He had tears in his eyes when Lily and Krish told him about the old wizard. There was nothing they could do if he was in the clutches of the Queen of Darkness but at least they knew how to keep the Magic Garden safe.
A. Write True or False. (1)
a. Lily and Krish looked after the Magic Garden.
b. The footprints belonged to the Queen of Darkness.
B. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (4)
a. Why was the Magic Garden so important?
b. Why did the Magic Garden have to be protected from strangers?
c. Why did the wizard hand over the spell to Lily and Krish?
d. Why do you think the Keeper had tears in his eyes when he heard about the wizard?
C. Complete the word webs for the following words in the passage. (3)
Own sentence
D. Use prefixes and/or suffixes to make more words from the root word ‘create’. (2) create created
Section B
Grammar (8 marks)
2. Tick ( ) the correct type of adjective in each of the sentences. (1)
A. It was the most beautiful garden that anyone had ever seen.
a. comparative
c. demonstrative
b. superlative
d. possessive
B. You need to find the magic door in this garden.
a. comparative
c. demonstrative
b. superlative
d. possessive
3. Choose the correct quantifiers to complete the sentences. (3)
A. There was (fewer/less) water in the fountain than before.
B. There were (many/a lot many) trees in the Magic Garden.
C. The (fewer/lesser) people who knew about the garden the better.
4. Change the sentences from active to passive voice. Start with the words given. (2)
A. The Keeper appointed Lily and Krish as guardians.
Lily and Krish
B. The Queen of Darkness had captured the wizard many years ago.
The wizard
5. Change the direct speech to indirect speech. Start with the words given. (2)
A. ‘If a stranger comes into the Magic Garden it will be destroyed.’
The keeper said that if
B. ‘I am getting old and I cannot keep the secret from the Queen of Darkness forever.’
The wizard said that
Section C
Writing (12 marks)
6. Write a story about how the mystery of the missing trophy at school was (6) solved. Your story must have an introduction, a climax and a conclusion.
7. Write a persuasive speech to convince your classmates to join a (6) conservation club that will plant saplings to re-green your community.
• Give reasons why planting trees is so important.
• Give the advantages of joining the club.
Section
D Literature (10 marks)
8. Read the opening lines from the poem ‘Paper Boats’ and answer the questions. Day by day I float my paper boats one by one down the running stream.
In big black letters I write my name on them and the name of the village where I live.
I hope someone in some strange land will find them and know who I am.
A. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (4)
a. Which words in the poem tell you that the boy sails his paper boats down the river very often?
9.
b. What does the boy hope for?
c. If you could write a message and send it in a paper boat or a glass bottle, what would you write? Write your note.
A. Complete the summary of the story ‘Jadav and the Tree-Place’ by filling (4) in the blanks.
Jadav walked along the banks of the Brahmaputra River and noticed that the were dying from the heat. He was sad and decided to plant as many plants as he could to bring the soil back to life. In a few years he saw results. His few-trees place had become a place. Jadav continued his planting and around the world planting trees.
B. Explain how the planting of trees helped Jadav restore the forest. How do (2) you think his efforts helped humans and animals.
Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Max. Marks: 40 Marks
Name: Class: Roll No.: Date:
Section A
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (10 marks)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
The Magic Garden
Lily and Krish had been appointed by the Keeper as the guardians of the Magic Garden. Other than the Keeper, they were the only ones who knew it existed. It was no ordinary garden—it held secrets that protected the village from harm. One day, they discovered footprints near the Fountain of Wisdom. The Keeper warned, ‘If a stranger comes into the garden, the fountain will stop flowing, the garden’s magic will fade and the village will have no protection.’
Determined to solve the mystery of who had entered the garden, Lily and Krish followed the footprints on twisted paths. Where the footprints stopped, there was an ancient wooden box in the path. As they tried to open it, a shadowy figure appeared. ‘I am the wizard who created the Magic Garden, and I have led you here. The Queen of Darkness captured me many years ago and she has been trying to destroy the Magic Garden ever since. So far, I have managed to prevent it, but I am getting old. Before it gets dark and she finds me again, I am giving you the spell that will keep the garden, and your village safe forever. Take the spell to the Keeper. He was my friend and he’ll know what to do.’
With time running out, they raced back to find the Keeper. He had tears in his eyes when Lily and Krish told him about the old wizard. There was nothing they could do if he was in the clutches of the Queen of Darkness but at least they knew how to keep the Magic Garden safe.
A. Write True or False. (1)
a. Lily and Krish looked after the Magic Garden.
b. The footprints belonged to the Queen of Darkness.
B. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (4)
a. Why was the Magic Garden so important?
b. Why did the Magic Garden have to be protected from strangers?
c. Why did the wizard hand over the spell to Lily and Krish?
d. Why do you think the Keeper had tears in his eyes when he heard about the wizard?
C. Complete the word webs for the following words in the passage. (3)
Own sentence
D. Use prefixes and/or suffixes to make more words from the root word ‘create’. (2) create created
Section B
Grammar (8 marks)
2. Tick ( ) the correct type of adjective in each of the sentences. (1)
A. It was the most beautiful garden that anyone had ever seen.
a. comparative
c. demonstrative
b. superlative
d. possessive
B. You need to find the magic door in this garden.
a. comparative
c. demonstrative
b. superlative
d. possessive
3. Choose the correct quantifiers to complete the sentences. (3)
A. There was (fewer/less) water in the fountain than before.
B. There were (many/a lot many) trees in the Magic Garden.
C. The (fewer/lesser) people who knew about the garden the better.
4. Change the sentences from active to passive voice. Start with the words given. (2)
A. The Keeper appointed Lily and Krish as guardians.
Lily and Krish
B. The Queen of Darkness had captured the wizard many years ago.
The wizard
5. Change the direct speech to indirect speech. Start with the words given. (2)
A. ‘If a stranger comes into the Magic Garden it will be destroyed.’
The keeper said that if
B. ‘I am getting old and I cannot keep the secret from the Queen of Darkness forever.’
The wizard said that
Section C
Writing (12 marks)
6. Write a story about how the mystery of the missing trophy at school was (6) solved. Your story must have an introduction, a climax and a conclusion.
7. Write a persuasive speech to convince your classmates to join a (6) conservation club that will plant saplings to re-green your community.
• Give reasons why planting trees is so important.
• Give the advantages of joining the club.
Section
D Literature (10 marks)
8. Read the opening lines from the poem ‘Paper Boats’ and answer the questions. Day by day I float my paper boats one by one down the running stream.
In big black letters I write my name on them and the name of the village where I live.
I hope someone in some strange land will find them and know who I am.
A. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (4)
a. Which words in the poem tell you that the boy sails his paper boats down the river very often?
9.
b. What does the boy hope for?
c. If you could write a message and send it in a paper boat or a glass bottle, what would you write? Write your note.
A. Complete the summary of the story ‘Jadav and the Tree-Place’ by filling (4) in the blanks.
Jadav walked along the banks of the Brahmaputra River and noticed that the were dying from the heat. He was sad and decided to plant as many plants as he could to bring the soil back to life. In a few years he saw results. His few-trees place had become a place. Jadav continued his planting and around the world planting trees.
B. Explain how the planting of trees helped Jadav restore the forest. How do (2) you think his efforts helped humans and animals.
Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Max. Marks: 40 Marks
Name: Class: Roll No.: Date:
Section A
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (10 marks)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
The Magic Garden
Lily and Krish had been appointed by the Keeper as the guardians of the Magic Garden. Other than the Keeper, they were the only ones who knew it existed. It was no ordinary garden—it held secrets that protected the village from harm. One day, they discovered footprints near the Fountain of Wisdom. The Keeper warned, ‘If a stranger comes into the garden, the fountain will stop flowing, the garden’s magic will fade and the village will have no protection.’
Determined to solve the mystery of who had entered the garden, Lily and Krish followed the footprints on twisted paths. Where the footprints stopped, there was an ancient wooden box in the path. As they tried to open it, a shadowy figure appeared. ‘I am the wizard who created the Magic Garden, and I have led you here. The Queen of Darkness captured me many years ago and she has been trying to destroy the Magic Garden ever since. So far, I have managed to prevent it, but I am getting old. Before it gets dark and she finds me again, I am giving you the spell that will keep the garden, and your village safe forever. Take the spell to the Keeper. He was my friend and he’ll know what to do.’
With time running out, they raced back to find the Keeper. He had tears in his eyes when Lily and Krish told him about the old wizard. There was nothing they could do if he was in the clutches of the Queen of Darkness but at least they knew how to keep the Magic Garden safe.
A. Write True or False. (1)
a. Lily and Krish looked after the Magic Garden.
b. The footprints belonged to the Queen of Darkness.
B. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (4)
a. Why was the Magic Garden so important?
b. Why did the Magic Garden have to be protected from strangers?
c. Why did the wizard hand over the spell to Lily and Krish?
d. Why do you think the Keeper had tears in his eyes when he heard about the wizard?
C. Complete the word webs for the following words in the passage. (3)
Own sentence
D. Use prefixes and/or suffixes to make more words from the root word ‘create’. (2) create created
Section B
Grammar (8 marks)
2. Tick ( ) the correct type of adjective in each of the sentences. (1)
A. It was the most beautiful garden that anyone had ever seen.
a. comparative
c. demonstrative
b. superlative
d. possessive
B. You need to find the magic door in this garden.
a. comparative
c. demonstrative
b. superlative
d. possessive
3. Choose the correct quantifiers to complete the sentences. (3)
A. There was (fewer/less) water in the fountain than before.
B. There were (many/a lot many) trees in the Magic Garden.
C. The (fewer/lesser) people who knew about the garden the better.
4. Change the sentences from active to passive voice. Start with the words given. (2)
A. The Keeper appointed Lily and Krish as guardians.
Lily and Krish
B. The Queen of Darkness had captured the wizard many years ago.
The wizard
5. Change the direct speech to indirect speech. Start with the words given. (2)
A. ‘If a stranger comes into the Magic Garden it will be destroyed.’
The keeper said that if
B. ‘I am getting old and I cannot keep the secret from the Queen of Darkness forever.’
The wizard said that
Section C
Writing (12 marks)
6. Write a story about how the mystery of the missing trophy at school was (6) solved. Your story must have an introduction, a climax and a conclusion.
7. Write a persuasive speech to convince your classmates to join a (6) conservation club that will plant saplings to re-green your community.
• Give reasons why planting trees is so important.
• Give the advantages of joining the club.
Section D Literature (10 marks)
8. Read the opening lines from the poem ‘Paper Boats’ and answer the questions. Day by day I float my paper boats one by one down the running stream.
In big black letters I write my name on them and the name of the village where I live.
I hope someone in some strange land will find them and know who I am.
A. Answer the questions in one to three sentences. (4)
a. Which words in the poem tell you that the boy sails his paper boats down the river very often?
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b. What does the boy hope for?
c. If you could write a message and send it in a paper boat or a glass bottle, what would you write? Write your note.
A. Complete the summary of the story ‘Jadav and the Tree-Place’ by filling (4) in the blanks.
Jadav walked along the banks of the Brahmaputra River and noticed that the were dying from the heat. He was sad and decided to plant as many plants as he could to bring the soil back to life. In a few years he saw results. His few-trees place had become a place. Jadav continued his planting and around the world planting trees.
B. Explain how the planting of trees helped Jadav restore the forest. How do (2) you think his efforts helped humans and animals.
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