CBSE Class 6 English Sample Paper Set 23

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SECTION - A (Reading) 

A.1 Read the following passage carefully:

THE LIFE OF BUDDHA

It was in the fifth century, when Prince Gautama was born in Kapilvastu, the capital of Shakya. The Raja at this time was Suddhodana, and he was married to the two daughters of the Raja of the neighbouring tribe, the Koiyans.

Now the young prince was born into great luxury, and he was cosseted and adored by the household on all sides. When he learned to walk there were arms outstretched in every direction, but the young prince shunned them all and took seven steps to the north, seven steps to the east, seven steps to the west and seven steps to the south, which signalled to all his spiritual conquest of the earth.

The prince was trained in every sport, becoming an expert in all kinds of martial skills. He was well versed in the arts, and he married, at a very early age, Yasodhara, who he won in a contest at the age of only sixteen. It was not long after this marriage that Yasodhara bore him a son, who he named Rahul.

Gautama lived the life of a normal Indian ruler, eating and drinking plenty, although he was a wise man, he thought a lot about the world  round him. For it had been his oyster for as long as he could remember and he polished his own little pearl daily, enjoying what he saw in his reflection.

From the given alternatives, choose the best choice as your answer: (5 marks)

(a) Kapilavastu was ruled by

(1) Prince Gautama (2) Suddhodhana

(3) Prince Kapil (4) Subodhana

(b) When the prince began to walk he took

(1) twelve steps to the north

(2) six steps to the north, four steps to the south.

(3) seven steps to the east and seven steps to the west.

(4) seven steps in each directions.

(c) The prince was an expert at

(1) shooting (2) sports activities

(3) singing (4) martial arts

(d) Gautama thought

(1) little about the world around him.

(2) a lot about the world around him.

(3) nothing about the world around him.

(4) hardly anything about the world around him.

(e) Shunned means

(1) accept (2) reject

(3) miss (4) excuse

A.2 Read the passage given and do as directed.

1. Dental disease is the most common disease in the world. With proper personal and professional care, you and your children can also keep your teeth healthy and dazzling white.

2. Tooth brushing is the best method to remove plaque and proper method of brushing can minimize the dental diseases. Always use a good tooth paste and a good quality tooth brush with soft bristles and a handle that fits comfortably in your mouth and hand. Truly speaking you must brush your teeth regularly after every meal and minimum twice a day, especially at night before going to bed. Brush must be changed when bristles get curled off.

3. Your child should start brushing soon after the first tooth appears in the oral cavity. Rinsing with plain water should be done after anything you eat. Massage your gums with your fingers after brushing and gently brush your tongue also.

4. A balanced diet through out life is necessary for dental health. Do not eat sweets and sticky food such as chocolates, candies, cakes etc. between meals, as bacteria love sugar and destroy the tooth substances.

5. Mouth breathing, thumb sucking, nail biting, pencil biting are bad habits and should be discouraged. You should eat fibrous or rough food such as Salad and Fruits.

Answer the following questions briefly. (5 marks)

(a) How can you keep your teeth healthy?

(b) How can plaque be removed?

(c) Find the words in the passage which mean the same as the following:

1) shining bright____________ 2) gently scrub___________

(d) Which are the two other ways to keep the teeth clean besides brushing the teeth?

A.3 Read the following poem carefully. Based on your understanding of the extract, complete the sentences meaningfully.

1. Instead of helping his mother John_______________________ .

2. It was easy for Fan to help her mother because___________________ .

3. The mother rejoiced when_____________________________ .

4. Fan kept herself busy and happy that day by________________ .

5. Mother guessed that Fan loved her most because her other two children______________

A.4 Read the poem and answer the questions that follows: (5 marks)

LETTER FROM A PARENT

Dear Sir,

1. The father forbids his son to submit the essay to his teacher because____________.

(a) it reveals the details of the family (b) it reveals his son’s mischief

(c) it reveals his family’s financial position (d) none of the above

2. Submitting the essay to the teacher would cause the staff of the school to_________

(a) weep (b) laugh (c) cry (d) shout

3. According to the poet the person to be blamed for Tom not submitting his essay is ________

(a) his father (b) his sister (c) society’s head (d) his teacher

4. Tom, according to his father, should be pardoned because he was____________

(a) the culprit (b) a criminal (c) ignorant (d) innocent

5. The letter is written to the ________________

(a) Principal (b) director (c) peon (d) teacher

SECTION—B (Writing) - 25 marks

B.1. Ayan studies in a boarding school in Shimla. He has booked his tickets for returning home for the summer vacations. He decides to inform his father about the train which he is traveling, the date of journey and the arrival time of the train so that he can pick him up from the station. Write a letter in not more than 150 words. (8 marks)

B.2 . With the help of the given outline write a story in 100-150 words: (7marks)

Hardworking woodcutter-------- cutting branch of tree------ axe falls into river----- kept crying by side of river---- suddenly River God appeared ------ got to know problem------ showed silver axe-----woodcutter said not his----showed gold axe-----woodcutter said not his----- finally showed woodcutters wood axe---woodcutter happy and said it was his -----River God happy------- rewarded woodcutter B.3 . You are Myesha, the student editor of Cathedral School.Write a notice in not more than 50 words inviting names of those who would like to give articles, stories cartoons etc. for the school magazine.

B.4. Given below is the recipe for making plum juice. Fill in the blanks with suitable words on the basis of the instructions given below. Write the correct answer against the correct blank number. (4 marks)

HOW TO MAKE PLUM JUICE

------- Put the cut plums, sugar, black salt and half a litre of water in the mixed blender.

-------- Blend the mixture well.

-------Now sieve it in a jug.

Cut plums, sugar, black salt, common salt and half a litre of water (a)_________.Then the mixture (b)___________________ . Now it (c) _________________ . Ice cubes (d)_____________________ and it should be poured into the glasses.

(a) (1) should be put in a mixer blender     (2) is put on the floor

(3) has been put in the mixer                   (4) had been put in mixer

(b) (1) has blended well                          (2) had been blending well

(3) has been blending well                      (4) should be blended well

(c) (1) should be sieved in a jug             (2) ought to sieved in a glass

(3) must be sieved in a spoon                 (4) None of the above

(d) (1) should not be added to the juice  (2) should be added to the juice

(3) should be put separate                    (4)should be mixed with water

SECTION—C (Grammar) - 20 marks

C.1. Edit the passage. There is one error in each line. Write the incorrect word and the correction in your answer sheet against the correct question number. One Example is shown. (4 marks)

Incorrect correct

The hermit and her wife brought         (a) her           his

up his baby girl with love and care.    (b) ________ ________

He grew up to be a charming girl.      (c) _________ ________

Their parents grew anxious to marry  (d)_________ ________

his off .

Them asked the Sun God                  (e) _________ ________

to accept its daughter as                  (f) _________ ________

her wife . The Sun God                    (g) ________ ________

accepted those request .                 (h) _________ ________

C.2. The words in the following sentences have been jumbled up. Arrange them so as to get meaningful sentences: (4 marks)

(a) honest/ although/ he/ poor/ is/ is/ he/

(b) found/ standing by/ my father/ I/ my bed-side

(c) in the world / the Himalayas / mountains / the highest / are

(d) helps / those / help / themselves / God / who

C.3. Fill in the blanks with suitable form of verbs in brackets: (5 marks)

Solar energy (eg.)comes (come) from the sun in the form of heat and light. It can be

(a)___________ (convert) into electricity by solar cells. Scientists (b)_______________

(be) engaged in developing new techniques. When sunlight (c)__________ (fall) on

certain metals like potassium and silicon, electrons are (d)__________(emit). These are

photoelectrons and can be (e)____________(use) to produce electric current.

C.4. Do as directed : (7 x 1= 7)

Change the sentences using the words given in the bracket.

1. She was very nervous. She would not speak in the function. (too----to)

2. I will play well. I am selected. (if )

3. It rained heavily. I was jogging in the morning. (while )

4. You may find it in the desk. You may find it in the cupboard.

(Join the sentences by using either ---------or)

5. People who write stories usually have a good ___________ (imagine )

6. Neither borrow the money nor__________ it.(write opposite)

7. The horses________________ down the muddy track.(galloped, went, plodded)

SECTION—D (Literature) - 25 marks

D.1. Read the following lines and answer the questions: (2+1+1)

But only words can free a thought

From its prison behind your eyes

(a) Name the poem and the poet of these lines.

(b) What does the poet wants to explain in these lines?

(c) What will happen to a thought if it is not expressed ?

D.2. Read the following line and answer the questions: (2+1+1)

Some whatifs crawled inside my ear

(a)Who is the speaker in the poem? Why do you think she/ he has these worries?

(b)List out the happenings the speaker is worried about.

(c)Write some ‘whatif’s ‘ that you experience in your day to day life .

D.3 Answer the following questions.

(1) “It was to be a battle of champions.”

(a) What qualities did the two champions have ? (2)

(b) What did the cobra and the mongoose do, to show their readiness for the fight? (2)

(c) Who won in the end and how ? (2)

(2)How do desert animals survive without water? (3)

D.4. Answer the following questions:

(a) Define a dream in your own words . Why are dreams important ? (2)

(b) What did the physicians ask Saeeda’s mother to do to get well ? (2)

(c) What made the ghost speechless ? Why? (2)

(d) Why did Makara dislike tortoises, snakes and lizards? Write a line about each? (2)

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