PM SHRI KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA, AFS BEGUMPET,

HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION RE-TEST PAPER (2024-25)

SUBJECT: ENGLISH TIME: 02.30 HRS
CLASS : VI M.M.:60

General Instructions-
1. This question paper is divided into 3 sections
Section ‘A’ – Reading – 15 marks
Section ‘B’ – Writing and Grammar – 15 marks
Section ‘C’ – Literature – 30 marks
Section- A Reading ( 15 MARKS)
Q1) Read the following Newspaper Extract and answer the following questions: ( 8x1=8m)

Source- Times Of India Dated 13.12.2019

a) “One in tourists in India visits Tamil Nadu.”
i) Two ii) four iii) 3 iv) 1

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b) How many crores of tourists do arrive in Uttar Pradesh?
i)39.2 ii) 28.8 iii) 21.5 iv) 37.8

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c)Which state saw the most tourists arrival ?
ii) Tamil Nadu ii) Uttar Pradesh iii) Karnataka iv) Maharashtra
d) Agra, Varanasi make second –most visited state.
iii) Maharashtra ii) Karnataka iii) UP (Uttar Pradesh) iv) Goa
e) Name the state which stood second for International Tourist arrivals in 2018?
iv) Tamil Nadu ii) Uttar Pradesh iii) Karnataka iv) Maharashtra
f )What is the increase in total tourists visit in 2018 from 2017?
i)10 % ii) 12% iii) 14% iv) 18%
g)What did the government introduce to increase India’s rank in
‘Ease of doing Business’ index?
i) e-visa scheme ii) a long road iii) railway iv) index
h) Mention few names of cities given above?
i)Delhi ii) Agra iii) Varanasi iv) all of these
Q2) Read the following passage and answer the following questions: ( 7x1=7m)
Food can maintain and save life. It can destroy life as well. Proper food serves as medicine, improper food
works as poison. A little care about the quality and quantity of food will keep us healthy and happy. If we go
about eating all sorts of things, we shall become sick.
We take pride in calling ourselves civilized. Being sensible means to know the difference between good and
bad, right and wrong. It will not do to become slaves to our tongue or taste. Even cattle, birds and beasts eat
only what is best for their body.
We mostly eat processed food and refined sugar. We pay heavily for junk food, for Chinese dishes or deep
fried snacks. As a result we catch diseases. We have drifted away from mother nature. We laugh at the rules of
hygiene, healthy diet and the advice of our elders. This has given rise to diabetes.
We offer chocolates, cakes and ice creams too often to our children. We also attend parties or dine out every
day. This way we invite obesity and diabetes.

i)Answer the following questions briefly:

(a) What are the functions of food?
(b) What is meant by ‘improper food’?
(c) What does ‘civilised life’ imply?
(d) Explain: We have drifted away from nature.
(e) How does moden life style and food habits affect us?

ii)Find words from the passage that mean the same as:
(a) being fat
(b) cleanlines

Section ‘B’ – Writing and Grammar – 15 marks

Q3 A.You are Sohan/ Swetha, the school captain of your School. You lost a wrist watch in the school
premises. Write a notice on your school Notice Board by giving necessary details. (4 m)

OR
B. You are Ramesh. Today you had the following conversation with Rajesh, a friend of your elder brother:
Rajesh : Hello! Is it 991234509?
Ramesh : Yes. I’m Ramesh speaking. What can I do for you?
Rajesh : Well, Ramesh! I’m Rajesh, you know your brother’s friend.
Ramesh : Oh, I see. Well, brother is not here now. So can I help you?

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 Rajesh : Could you please convey him that he should bring my practical book today to school as I need it in
class today.
Ramesh : That’s fine. I’ll do that.
As you are leaving for your school, write a message for your brother in about 50 words. Put your message
in a box.
Q4. Write a paragraph on ‘Swachhta Pakhwada’ with the given clues
(4m)
(initiative, nationwide , cleaniness ,hygiene, government, campaign, environment, sanitation)
Or
With the help of the given clues, write a story. Give a title and write the moral. (4m)
(Old peasant-all his son – sons lazy-peasant dying – called all his sons – treasure – in the fields -dig for it –
died – sons dug -no treasure -fine crop – learnt a lesson.)
Q5. DO AS DIRECTED: (1x7=7)
a) Add SUFFIX to the root words (-tion,- ship, -ed): friend - =
b) b)Change the present verb form into the past verb form: give =
c) Form the compound word: Sun + flower =
d) Use appropriate adjective for the following from the given box.
( tasty, true, brave) ______________ peanuts.
e) Fill in the blanks with suitable adverb form:
How ______ can you read this ?(quickly/rarely)
f) Write the expanded form:
couldn’t -
g) Write the contracted form:
he will-

Section ‘C’ – Literature – 30 marks

Q6. Read the given extract and answer the questions - (5m)
He spent all his time to learn about the magic potion. People cheated him often, promising to tell him about
it,but he did not give up. His wife, Madhumati,was tired of this and also worried because she saw how much
money Rama Natha was spending. She was sure that soon they would be without money.
i) Who spent time idly?
ii) What did people promise Rama Natha ?
iii) Who was Madhumati?
iv) Why was she worried?
v)Name the Lesson.
Q7. Read the given stanza and answer thequestions- (5m)
Mr Raven was perched upon a limb,
And Reynard the Fox looked up at him;
For the Raven held in his great big beak,
A morsel the Fox would go far to seek.

i) Mr Raven is a . (bird/frog)
ii) The name of the fox is (Raven/Reynard)
iii) Mr. Raven had in his beak
( a piece of food/ a bunch of leaves)
iv) The fox asks the Raven to (dance/sing)

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v)Give one example of the poetic device ‘Alliteration’ from line no 3.
Q8. (i) Write whether the following statements are True or False (1 x 6 = 6)
(a) Mario was very proud of having so many friends. ( )
(b) Madhumati was troubled about what her husband did. ( )
(c) Rama Natha was very happy digging his field. ( )
(ii) Give one word for the following :
(a) An informal word for friend - b _ _ d _ _ s
(b) A small piece of food – m _ _ s _ l
(c) My friend never lies. He/she is an _____ person

Q9. Answer any FIVE of the following questions in 20-30words (5X2=10m)

i)What did Rama Natha believe?

ii) What did the thief wish would happen? Did it happen?
iii) Who was Gajraj and why was he sad?
iv) What did the grandfather take from the attic?(The Chair )
v) What lesson do you learn from the lesson ‘A BOTTLE OF DEW’?
vi)How does Reynard make the Raven sing?
vii)With whom the poet feels blessed ?(A Friend’s Prayer)
Q10 Write your answer in 60-80 words. (1x4=4m)
‘A friend in need is a friend in deed.’
Think of an experience in your life with your friend that suits this quotation.

Or
The mahout and the farmer are happy to see the friendship of Gajaraj and Buntee. Both of them have
similar personality. Describe in your own words the similarities between the mahout and the farmer.

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 PM SHRI KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA, AFS BEGUMPET,
HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION (2024-25)
SUBJECT: ENGLISH TIME: 02.30 HRS
CLASS : VI Max.Marks.:60
General Instructions-
1. This question paper is divided into 3 sections
Section ‘A’ – Reading – 15 marks
Section ‘B’ – Writing and Grammar – 15 marks
Section ‘C’ – Literature – 30 marks
Section- A Reading ( 15 MARKS)
Q1) Read the following Newspaper Extract and answer the following questions: 8x1=8m
a) ii) four
b) ii) 28.8
c) i) Tamil Nadu
d) iii) UP (Uttar Pradesh)
e) iv) Maharashtra
f) ii) 12%
g) i) e-visa scheme
h) iv) all of these
Q2. i) (b) Cure various diseases of the brain, muscles and tissues

ii) (d) It strengthens our digestive system.

iii) (a) Almonds, figs, grapes, dates, apples and oranges
iv) (d) All the above.
v) (d) Unique

vi) a) Lungs

vii) d)oranges

Q4. a) Wondered b)told c) classroom d) brave e) gracefully

f)Do not g) I’ve

Q5 A i) Rama Natha ii) to tell him about magic potion iii) wife of Rama Natha iv)
because Rama Natha was spending a lot of money. v) A Bottle Of Dew

Q5B. i) . bird ii)Reynard iii) a piece of food iv) sing

v) held in his- /h/ sound big beak=/b/ sound