DPS MIS, DOHA- QATAR ENGLISH ASSIGNMENT-APRIL-2014 CLASS: VI [To be submitted by 1st May, 2014] Section-A (Reading)

Q1. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: A Lucky Escape An eagle hovered in the sky and puffy clouds rolled south as noon drew closer. Summer had already gone and the trees on the ridge were beginning to turn red-gold and yellow. In the distance, cattle moved slowly towards their resting spot near the rivers edge. It was here that the Jones family and their friends, the Harris family had chosen to have their annual picnic. Mr. Jones collected wood and lit the barbecue fire. While the four adults chattered around the fire side, their six children played cricket near the fast-flowing river. The constant thwack of the cricket ball against the bat indicated that Tom Harris was starring once again, while frustration - groans from John Jones revealed his desperation to catch Tom out. In the three years that they had been good friends, John had never managed to dismiss Tom, no matter how hard he tried. The game continued at a fast pace until a frantic cry was heard all of a sudden. Dad, come quickly! Johns fallen into the river. He was diving for a catch, but he slipped and hes being carried away. Both men reacted immediately. Mr. Jones stripped off his clothes and plunged into the icy water in an effort to reach the boy. Mr. Harris ran along the bank, anxiously for something to help him pull the boy to safety. Mr. Jones reached his son, grasped him under the shoulders and held him afloat as the river carried them along. Stay calm and dont struggle. Well be out of here in no time, son! gasped Mr. Jones. They continued floating on the river while Mr. Harris ran along the bank, shouting words

of encouragement until, to his joy, he saw a bridge a short distance ahead. He sprinted to the bridge. There he noticed a stout branch lying at the waters edge. He dragged it onto the bridge and held it over the side until it touched the water. Just then, Mr. Jones and John swept into view. Grab hold of this, Mr. Harris shouted. Desperately, the two clutched at the spiky lifeline. Within minutes, Mr. Harris had dragged it to the river bank and hauled them onto it. They lay there gasping for breath. Did you take the catch? Mr. Jones asked, as he recovered his sense of humour. With a sheepish grin, John raised his right arm. Clenched firmly in his hand was a red cricket ball. Ive finally caught him out, Dad, replied John. All three began to laugh and they were still laughing when the other members of their families arrived a few minutes later. 1. What season of the year would it be in this story? (a) Summer (b) Autumn (c) Winter (d) Spring 2. Why did Mr. Harris run along the bank? (a) He could not swim. (b) He wanted to encourage Mr. Jones and John. (c) He knew there was a bridge further downstream. (d) He wanted to find something for dragging them to safety. 3. How did Mr. Harris get Mr. Jones and John out of the river? (a) He jumped in and pulled them to the river bank. (b) He was able to pull them out from the bridge. (c) He hauled them out after dragging the branch they were grasping to the bank. (d) He managed to get help to them in time. 4. Why were the three male characters laughing after the incident? (a) They were never really in any danger. (b) Despite the accident, John had caught Tom out.

(c) Despite the incident, they were safe and sound. (d) They were laughing at the expressions on others faces. 5. Find words having the same meaning as the phrases given: (a) To talk continuously (para 2) (b) In an extreme state of fear. (para 3) (c) To pull something with great difficulty. (para 5)

SECTION-B (Writing) Q2. Write a paragraph describing the importance of reading. (Word limit - 80 words)

SECTION-C (Grammar) Q3. Punctuate the following sentences: 1. 2. 3. 4. pleased with the taxi drivers honesty the passenger gave him a reward have you completed your assignment gandhiji the father of our nation preached non-violence i have already visited delhi mumbai bengaluru and chennai

Q4. Use more /most /fewer or less: 1. There is .. water in the jug than in the glass. 2. .. of the apples in the basket are rotten. 3. The living room has space than the master bed room. 4. The sack contains sugar than the plate. 5. Milus box can hold . pencils than her sisters big box. 6. I would like to have .. of those chocolates. 7. There are chairs in the house than the party hall. 8. The tree has mangoes than those in the plate. 9. . of the students are absent for the test. 10.There are .flowers on this plant than in the other one.

Q5. Fill in the blanks with the past participles: (Past participles are used as adjectives) Where did you keep the . vase? (break) There is a full tree in the garden. (grow) He found his pen. (lose) The thief kept many . things in the locker. (steal) They found a half.. apple under the tree.(eat) She is walking with a . leg. (swell) It was a well .. show. (organize) Hari became a poet after the publication of his poems. (note) 9. Reena took a .leave. (permit) 10.The Ganga has become a .. river.(pollute) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Q6. Use negative prefixes like un-, in-, im-, il-, ir-, and dis- to the underlined words to complete the sentences: Children should be obedient and not . Leaders should always be and not partial. Literate people understand things more easily than ones. We must abstain ourselves from ways and follow the legal ones. 5. Loyalty is something good but isnt. 6. Some things are replaceable but some are 7. Ravi is mature while his brother is 8. This persons face is familiar while the other persons is 9. . is the opposite of agreement. 10.Wise people talk relevantly but foolish people are always 1. 2. 3. 4. Section-D (Literature) Q7. Explain with reference to context: I was wondering whether you could make one. You see, I have always seen you make statues of Hindu gods only.

i) Who said this to whom? ii) Why does the speaker say these words? iii) State your opinion about the speakers thoughts with one or two reasons. Q8. How is the speaker in the poem Discrimination treated by the people around? Pick out words and lines from the poem in support of your answer. Q9. Sivagamis father decides to teach her how to sculpt, breaking an age-old tradition. Was he disrespectful to his father, or courageous? What do you think?

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