CBSE Class 6 English Question Paper Set 29 with Solutions

Answer: (b) assisting the body in assimilating the maximum nutritional value from food. Paragraph 1 says the enzyme assists the body in assimilating maximum nutritional value from food.

Teacher's Note:
1. Always go back to the exact sentence in the passage that mentions the key words of the question.
2. Do not choose an option just because it sounds healthy; it must match the passage.

Answer: (a) Virtues. The passage says, "Papaya has many virtues that can contribute to our good health."

Teacher's Note:
1. Fill-in-the-blank questions are often taken word for word from the passage.
2. Read the sentence with your chosen word to check that it makes sense.

Answer: (b) it makes the skin smooth and delicate. Paragraph 2 says papaya juice used as a cosmetic makes the skin smooth and delicate.

Teacher's Note:
1. A cosmetic is something used to improve the look of the skin or body.
2. The other options are medical uses, so they cannot be the cosmetic value.

Answer: (d) applying fresh juice of raw papaya mixed with honey on the tonsils. This is stated in paragraph 3.

Teacher's Note:
1. Option (a) is for the liver and option (c) is for the stomach, so look for the sentence that names tonsils.
2. Match the exact disease with the exact treatment.

Answer: (a) Chronic diarrhea. Paragraph 2 says the juice of papaya seeds assists in curing constipation, bleeding piles and chronic diarrhea; fever and headache are not mentioned.

Teacher's Note:
1. Eliminate options that are not mentioned anywhere in the passage.
2. Gastric juice is mentioned only as something raw papaya makes up for, not as an ailment cured.

Answer: (c) Exposure to sunlight. Paragraph 2 says papaya juice removes freckles or brown spots "due to exposure to sunlight".

Teacher's Note:
1. The answer is in the same sentence as the word freckles.
2. Do not mix up the cause of a problem with the disease that papaya treats.

Answer: (a) Ringworm. Paragraph 2 says a paste of papaya seeds is applied in skin diseases like those caused by ringworm.

Teacher's Note:
1. Notice the word paste: it is applied on the skin, not eaten.
2. Liver, constipation and piles are linked to other forms of papaya in the passage.

Answer: (a) protein digesting enzyme. Paragraph 1 says, "The most important of these virtues is the protein-digesting enzyme it has."

Teacher's Note:
1. Words like most important are strong clues to the sentence you need.
2. Energy and bodybuilding materials are results of the enzyme's work, not the main virtue.

Answer: (b) Beneficial. Beneficial means useful or good for us, which is the opposite of harmful.

Teacher's Note:
1. An antonym means the opposite word, so first think of the meaning of the given word.
2. Malnutrition and infection are harmful things themselves, so they cannot be the opposite.

Answer: (b) Delicate. Delicate means easily damaged or fragile, so it has the same meaning as fragile.

Teacher's Note:
1. A synonym is a word with a similar meaning.
2. Smooth describes how a surface feels, while fragile and delicate describe how easily something breaks or is harmed.

Answer: Milkha Singh is known as The Flying Sikh.

Teacher's Note:
1. Answer from the first line of the passage in a short, complete sentence.
2. Copy the title exactly, including the capital letters.

Answer: He was introduced to the world of sport while he was serving in the Indian Army.

Teacher's Note:
1. The question asks when, so the answer is a time or situation, not a place.
2. Use the words of the passage but write a full sentence.

Answer: He is the only athlete to have won gold in the 400 metres at both the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games.

Teacher's Note:
1. Both games must be named for the answer to earn the mark.
2. Look for the phrase only athlete in paragraph 1.

Answer: He was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour.

Teacher's Note:
1. Conferred means given as an honour.
2. Name the award clearly; the extra detail about fourth-highest honour is a bonus.

Answer: Every morning he rose at the crack of dawn and ran two or three miles on the track with his coach.

Teacher's Note:
1. The answer is about his daily habit, found in paragraph 2.
2. Write what he did in your own simple words.

Answer: His only focus was to become the best athlete in the world.

Teacher's Note:
1. The answer is stated directly in paragraph 3.
2. Begin your answer with the words His only focus was to make it a full sentence.

Answer: He was disappointed with his debut performance at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.

Teacher's Note:
1. Paragraph 2 begins with this answer.
2. Mention both the event and the year for a complete answer.

Answer: He learnt how strong and professional the international competition was, and that to succeed he must be prepared to test his mettle against the best athletes in the world.

Teacher's Note:
1. This answer comes from his own words quoted in paragraph 2.
2. Do not confuse learning with his later decision to focus on sprinting.

Answer: Dawn. Daybreak and dawn both mean the time when the sun rises.

Teacher's Note:
1. Look in the phrase crack of dawn for the clue.
2. Write only the single word asked for.

Answer: Win (the passage says he was the only athlete to "win" gold).

Teacher's Note:
1. An antonym means a word with the opposite meaning.
2. The word is in the second sentence of paragraph 1.

Answer: Model answer A (Importance of Reading Books):
Reading books is one of the best habits a child can have. Books give us knowledge about people, places, history and science. They help us learn new words and improve our spelling, speaking and writing. When we read stories, our imagination grows and we learn good values like honesty and kindness. Reading also reduces stress and makes us calm and focused. Books are our best friends because they never leave us alone and always teach us something new. Therefore, we should read at least a little every day. A reader today can become a leader tomorrow.

Model answer B (Diary entry):
Monday, 12 September
9:00 p.m.
Dear Diary,
Today was one of the happiest days of my life. I delivered a speech on 'Importance of Punctuality' at the morning assembly. I was nervous at first, but I took a deep breath and spoke slowly and clearly. When I finished, everyone clapped loudly. My teachers praised me and my classmates came to congratulate me. I felt proud and confident. I realised that practice and courage really pay off. I will try to be punctual myself, so that I can be an example to others.
Arnav

Teacher's Note:
1. For a paragraph, begin with a topic sentence, give three or four supporting points and finish with a conclusion in 80-100 words.
2. A diary entry needs the date, the greeting Dear Diary, first-person feelings in the past tense and a signature.

Answer: Format of a formal letter:
From: Arnold, Class VI, [School Name]
Date: 15 September 2022

To
The Principal
[School Name]

Subject: Request for permission to conduct a cleaning drive in school

Respected Madam / Sir,
I am the class monitor of Class VI. On behalf of my classmates, I request your permission to hold a cleaning drive in our school. We want to spread awareness among students about keeping the school clean and not littering. We plan to clean the playground and classrooms on Saturday after school, with the help of our teachers. We will bring gloves, brooms and dustbins ourselves. We assure you that the drive will be disciplined. I shall be grateful if you kindly grant us permission.

Yours obediently,
Arnold
Class VI

Teacher's Note:
1. A formal letter needs the sender's address, date, receiver, subject line, salutation, body and the closing Yours obediently.
2. Give a clear reason, the plan and a polite request, and stay within 80-100 words.

Answer: on. The book rests on the surface of the table, so the preposition on is correct.

Teacher's Note:
1. A preposition shows the position of one thing in relation to another.
2. Think about whether the book is touching the table or not before choosing.

Answer: but. The two parts of the sentence show contrast, and but joins contrasting ideas.

Teacher's Note:
1. A conjunction joins words or sentences, and but shows a contrast.
2. Read the two parts together to decide whether they agree with or oppose each other.

Answer: Hurray! (or Hurrah! / Yippee!). It expresses sudden joy at winning.

Teacher's Note:
1. An interjection expresses a sudden feeling and is followed by an exclamation mark.
2. Choose the one that matches the feeling: joy here, not sorrow.

Answer: (b) must. It shows duty or obligation: we must respect our parents.

Teacher's Note:
1. Modal verbs such as must show duty or necessity.
2. Might and may show only a possibility, which does not suit a moral duty.

Answer: (a) a. Respectable begins with a consonant sound (r), so we use a.

Teacher's Note:
1. The choice between a and an depends on the sound, not the spelling, of the next word.
2. Use an only before a vowel sound such as apple or hour.

Answer: (b) their. The subject is the plural People, so the matching possessive is their.

Teacher's Note:
1. A possessive word must agree with the subject of the sentence.
2. Your and my would suddenly change the speaker, which is wrong here.

Answer: (a) can. Can shows ability, and the sentence states a fact that nobody is able to replace parents.

Teacher's Note:
1. No one else with can states a certain fact about ability.
2. Should, may and might would make the statement weak or uncertain.

Answer: immediately (also: now / at once). It tells us when to start.

Teacher's Note:
1. An adverb of time tells us when an action happens.
2. The first sentence says do not delay, so choose a word that means without delay.

Answer: carefully (also: neatly / sincerely / honestly). It tells us how the work is done.

Teacher's Note:
1. An adverb of manner usually ends in -ly and tells us how something is done.
2. Any sensible adverb that fits the meaning will earn the mark.

Answer: happily (also: gladly / willingly / readily). It describes the manner in which everyone accepted.

Teacher's Note:
1. The adverb comes before the verb accepted and describes it.
2. Check that the word you pick fits the meaning of a proposal being accepted.

Answer: 1. Dreams give us goals. Dreams show us what we want to become and push us to work hard for it.
2. They give hope and courage. A person with a dream does not give up easily when difficulties come.
3. They build imagination and creativity. Many great inventions and achievements began as a dream.
4. Personal example: I still remember a dream in which I was flying like a bird over green fields, rivers and mountains. I felt free and happy. It made me want to explore the world and become a pilot.

Model answer: Dreams are important because they give our life a direction. Without a dream, we would not know what to work for. Dreams make us hopeful and brave, so we do not give up in difficult times. Many great inventions, like the aeroplane, began as someone's dream. I still remember a dream in which I was flying like a bird over green fields and rivers. I felt free and happy. When I woke up, I decided to become a pilot one day. So, we should dream big and work hard to make our dreams come true.

Teacher's Note:
1. Give two or three reasons first and then describe one dream in a few lines.
2. The dream you mention can be a night dream or a goal for the future, but it must be clear and personal.