6th Std. - English - III Third Mid term Test - Question Paper - Term II -Model Question Paper -3 - Samacheer Kalvi

 

THIRD MID TERM TEST

STD         : VI                                                                                                TIME: 1.30 HOURS

SUBJECT: ENGLISH                                                                                  MARKS: 50     

Section-I (Prose)

I. Choose the correct synonyms of the words from the given option:                               3x1=3

1.  Untenanted - _________              a) occupied                    b) engaged              c) not occupied

2.  Soaked - _________                     a) completely wet          b) completely dry   c) waterless

3. Blur - _________                           a) clear                           b) unclear               c) bright

II. Choose the correct antonyms of the words from the given option:                             3×1=3

1. Cosy × _________                      a) comfy                     b) uncomfortable      c) comfortable

2. Shady × _________                    a) sunny                      b) shelter                   c) shadow

3. Panic × _________                     a) nervous                   b) fear                        c) calm

III. Answer any THREE of the following questions briefly:                                             3x2=6

1. Why did the farmer have to travel far?

2. Name the tools the farmer brought out. What did he do with them?

3. Why did the family move to Patna?

4. How does Patna differ from Delhi?

IV. Choose the correct answer:                                                                                            3×1=3

1. The little bird broadened the hole with her
a) beak                 b) claws                      c) feathers

2. The boar slept until the fading sun told him it was time to get up. What does the phrase until the fading sun mean?
a) until evening               b) until sun fades in colour                  c) until morning

3. The dry earth soaked up the moisture as a hungry puppy laps UP milk. It means
a) The puppy was very hungry              b) The dry earth absorbed the water very quickly   

c) The dry earth absorbed the water slowly

Section-II (Poem)

V. Memory Poem:                                                                                                                          5

From  “Summer …………..,

To ………… down.  

VI. Answer any THREE of the following questions:                                                         3x2=6

1. Name the seasons mentioned in the poem?

2. Why does the poet say the ‘Spring is pretty’?

3. Spring is pretty
but short and sweet
when you can smell the grass
from your garden seat

a. How does the poet describe the spring season?

b. Which line tells you that the garden is fresh?

4. Summer comes
in a blaze of heat with
sunny smiles
and dusty feet

a. Does the poet welcome the summer? How do you know?
b. Which line tells you that there is no rain in summer?

Section-III (Supplementary)

VII. Answer any TWO of the following questions briefly:                                            2x2=4

1. Who was the important person in the Ambazhathel family?

2. How did she spend her time?

3. Describe her appearance and qualities.

4. How would the days be without her?

VIII. Identify the speaker/ character:                                                                                  3x1=3        

1. “Why isn’t the snake coming?”

2. “I want to see kutti oppu.”

3. “Will the house collapse?”

Section-IV (Grammar)

I. Choose the correct options and fill in the blanks:                                                        4x=2   (because, but, so, or, and)

1. You can use a pen ______ a pencil for writing.

2. Anu was late to work __________ she missed the bus.

3. The box was heavy __________ he could not lift it.

4. it rained heavily ___________ the match continued.

II. Complete the following using their group names:                                                          3x1=3        

1 . A __________ of dogs went hunting in the forest.

2. She bought a new __________ of slippers for her birthday.

3. I saw a __________ of keys on the floor.

III. Match the phrase with their meaning:                                                                        4x=2        

Phrase	Meaning
1. drew level with 2. clung for dear life 3. beat a hasty retreat 4. whoop with glee	to leave a place quickly rose to an equal level shout with enthusiasm and happiness as if one’s life depends on it

 Section-V (Writing)

Answer any TWO of the following:                                                                                   2x5=10

1. Paragraph writing:

Write a short paragraph on Summer.

2. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below:

Once there lived three friends Vani, Kavi, and Sumi. They always played pranks on one another. One day Vani bought some delicious berries and she decided to share them with her friends.

Kavi and Sumi were delighted to see the berries. The three of them sat and started eating the berries. Suddenly Sumi decided to play a trick on Kavi. When she looked under her chair she saw a small heap of berry seeds. She stealthily pushed the heap of seeds under Kavi’s chair.

Then Sumi’s said “What is this Kavi? You are so greedy! You alone have eaten so many berries.” Kavi felt bad and didn’t know what to say.

Vani looked here and there. When she looked under Sumi’s chair there were no seeds. So, she replied, “Sumi, Kavi was at least greedy, but see yourself you have eaten all the berries including its seeds.” Then Kavi understood that her friend had just played a trick on her and then all three of them laughed heartily.

Questions:

1. What were the names of the friends?

2. What did they always play?

3. What did Sumi see under her chair?

4. How did Kavi feel?

5. Give a title to the story.

 

3. Punctuate the following sentences:

i) maintain silence said the teacher

ii) what is your favourite colour

iii) ram raj and ravi are best friends

iv) what an interesting story

v) please the close the door