DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL – BOPAL

Assignment Cycle 15 (2022-23)

CLASS: VI SUBJECT: English

Unseen Comprehension 1

A. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that
follow-
The beginning of this fun-filled season with the sun hidden behind the grey clouds
brings cheer to many of us waiting eagerly to splash in the rains. Of course not
everything about rain is glamorous,especially when you think about endless traffic
jams, the bad roads dotted with potholes, uncleared garbage and the spate of water
borne diseases. Also viral infections like cold and cough make their presence felt.
Most infectious diseases prevalent in the rainy season can be prevented by simply
washing our hands regularly. Scrubbing hands regularly with water and soap can
prevent us from contacting respiratory diseases and diarrhea.
Kids have a lower level of immunity and hence hand washing becomes a crucial part
of their lifestyle. When playing especially during monsoon season kids come into
contact with germs and can unknowingly become infected simply by touching their
nose, eyes or mouth .The Food and Drug Administration states that the human
influenza virus can survive on surfaces for up to eight hours, making people
susceptible to catching it each time they touch the infected surface. Hence repeated
hand washing is required.
To make the best of the rainy season we should follow some simple guidelines .First
of all if we decide to get wet in rains we should change into a dry set of clothes at the
earliest. Also, we should keep raw food items at bay and wash vegetables and fruits
thoroughly before use. Moreover, strict kitchen hygiene should be maintained in order
to enjoy one of the most beautiful seasons of the year. Also, in order to have a trouble
free rainy season home made fresh food should be given preference over the fast food
sold in the market.
Q (i). People wait for the rains since they can__________in it.
(a) splash
(b) dance
(c) play water sports
(d) do snorkeling
Q(ii). After getting wet in rains we should put on dry clothes____________
(a) as and when you feel like.
(b) when compelled to do so.
(c) as early as possible.
(d) when we think we may fall sick.

Q(iii).Besides maintaining kitchen hygiene we should_________________ so as to

keep us disease free in the rainy season.
(a) avoid raw fruits
(b) enjoy eating any food as per our taste buds.
(c) avoid vegetables and consume fast food in small portion
(d) consume more fruits and vegetables

Q(iv).The passage suggests that small children should wash their

hands_____________ in the rainy season since they have lower immunity.
(a)Frequently
(b) rarely
(c) after every meal
(d) before every meal
Q (v). The word in the passage which means the same as’ prone and vulnerable ‘is
_______.
(a) dotted
(b) hygiene
(c) susceptible
(d) infectious
Q(vii) Give a suitable heading to the paragraph.
Q(vii) What are ways of maintaining good health during the rainy season?
B)
1.High-altitude climbing is still a very dangerous task in spite of the availability of
oxygen masks and other protective equipment, which modern climbers take with
them. These, of course, are indispensable accessories of climbing, but more important
than these is the stamina of the climber, which ultimately determines the success of
his attempt. Throughout his journey, death is his constant companion, which he can
keep at a distance only with his superb presence of mind.
2.He has to tread every inch of the ground with utmost care, for a false step may not
only strike him a fatal blow, but also bring disaster to the whole expedition. That is
why all expeditions invariably take with them local guides who are experienced
climbers and who have a thorough knowledge of the nature of the terrain. Moreover, a
huge amount of capital is needed for financing these expeditions, and this is generally
provided by governments or rich private organisations.
3.The primary object of a mountaineering expedition is to get to the top of a high
mountain, which, in the past has withstood all attempts to conquer it. But, it should
not be presumed that the expedition is a complete failure if it does not reach its
destination. Sometimes operations are temporarily suspended because of bad weather,
loss of some valuable equipment or the sudden death of a very important member of
the party.
4.Most of the big expedition takes involves men who are primarily interested in
botany, biology, geology and various other branches of science, and these men carry
with them equipment for recording their observations concerning the weather, the
terrain, and different forms of life in higher altitudes. Other scientists, explorers and
exhibitionists utilise the fruits of their observations. Thus, every unsuccessful
expedition contributes to the success of later expeditions.

5.The British Expedition led by Colonel Hunt would have found their way to Everest
much more difficult had not earlier expeditions armed them with useful knowledge
about the death-dealing weather which they had to encounter in the vicinity of the
summit.

6.To ordinary people, mountaineering need not be a fearful journey in the land of
snowstorms, where the brave adventurer is always face to face with death. They can
scale less ambitious heights, rest their weary limbs under a quiet shelter and feast their
eyes in the distant landscape. In the company of friends they can enjoy an outing near
a waterfall or cross into the next valley with haversacks full of provisions dangling
from their shoulders. All those who can afford to go to hill station should seek this
innocent pleasure, for it can be had without any risk to life or limb.

Answer the following questions briefly:

(i) What determines the success of the climbers?

(a) Stamina
(b) Protective Equipment
(c) Oxygen masks

(ii) How does an unsuccessful expedition contribute?

(a) It reduces your confidence and morale.
(b) It opens a gateway to experimentation.
(c) It contributes to the success of later expeditions.

(iii) Why are expeditions sometimes suspended?

(1)Bad Weather
(2)Loss of some valuable equipment
(3) Sudden death of a very important member
(a) 1,2
(b) 1,2,3
( c) 2,3

(iv) What precautions should the climbers take during their journey?
(v) How is mountaineering different for ordinary people?
(vi) From paragraph 3 the antonym of the word permanent is
______________________________.
(a)Expedition
(b)Temporarily
(c) Presumed

(vii) From paragraph 2 find the synonym of the word odyssey

(a)Terrain
(b) Expedition
( c) Disaster

Writing Section
B. Write a leave application to your school Principal requesting him to grant you
one day leave as you need to visit the passport office for your passport
renewal.

C. It is your sister’s Ring Ceremony write an application to your school Principal

requesting him to grant you two days leave.

D. Write stories in about 100-150 words with the help of the clues given
below.Give a suitable title to the story.

(a) It was Aradhya’s first day at the new school.She was feeling very
nervous. She stood in a corner and watched the students who were laughing and
talking excitedly. When she saw a few students advancing towards her, she….

(b) Anshuman was standing on the terrace enjoying the dusk and the last rays of the
sun. Loud and strange noice from the street distracted his attention. He ran down
the stairs to see what had happened…..

Grammar
F. Choose the correct reported speech from the options given below

1. Reena said, "You helped my sister".

(a)Reena said that I helps her sister.

(b)Reena said to me that I have helped her sister.

( c)Reena said that I had helped her sister.

(d) Reena says that I had been helping her sister.

2. He said. "Honesty is the best policy."

a.He said that Honesty is the best policy.

b.He said that Honesty was the best policy

c.He said that Honesty would be the best policy.

d.He said that Honesty will be the best policy.

3. Rohan said to me, "I had finished the coffee."

a.Rohan told me that he had finished the coffee.

b.Rohan told me that he had been finished the coffee.

c.Rohan told me that he had finish the coffee.

d.Rohan told me that he finished the coffee.

4. He said to us, "Are you going to market today?"

a. He asked us if we went to market that day.

b.He asked us if you are going to market that day.

c. He asked us if we were going to market that day.

d.He asked us if we had gone to market that day

5.Sahil said to his friends, "Let’s go to the park."

a.Sahil suggested his friends that they should go to the park.

b.Sahil requested his friends that we should go to the park.

c.Sahil suggested his friends that we would go to the park.

d.Sahil requested to his friends that we have to go to the park.

6.Neena said, “I may leave tomorrow.”

a. Neena said that she might leave the next day.

b. Neena said that she might leave tomorrow.

c. Neena asked if she should leave the next day.

d. Neena informed me to leave tomorrow.

7. Keshav said, “Rita is busy right now.”

a. Keshav said Rita was busy.

b. Keshav informed that Rita was busy then.

c. Keshav said Rita had been busy.

d. Keshav informed that Rita is busy.

8. Vidushi said, “We went for a summer trip.”

a. Vidushi said that they went for a summer trip.

b.Vidushi said that they were on a summer trip.

c.Vidushi said that they had gone for a summer trip.

d. Vidushi said they went for a summer trip.

9. Ravi said, “The concert ended yesterday.”

a.Ravi said that the concert had ended yesterday.

b.Ravi said that the concert ended that day.

c.Ravi said that the concert had ended the previous day.

d.Ravi said that the concert ended already.

10.he salesman said, “Are you interested in the scheme?”

a. The salesman told that if I was interested in the scheme.

b. The salesman said that if I were interested in the scheme.

c. The salesman asks if I am interested in the scheme.

d.. The salesman asked me if I was interested in the scheme.

Literature

Q1. Who won the fight between the mongoose and the snake? And how?
Q2. What is the significance of the banyan tree in the story?

Q3. What happened to the crow in the end?

Q4. Who were the two spectators? What did they do?

Q5. ‘Victory belongs to the most persevering.’In reference to the lesson -The Banyan
Tree discuss.
 Answers
A. Unseen Comprehension
1. (a)Splash
2. (c) as early as possible.
3. (d) consume more fruits and vegetables
4. (a) Frequently
5. (c) susceptible
B. Unseen Comprehension
(i) a Stamina
( ii) c It contributes to the success of later expeditions.
( iii) b 1,2,3
(iv)They should seek guidance of local guides during their journey.
(v) They can scale less ambitious heights, rest their weary limbs, feast their eyes in
the distant landscape in the company of their friends.
(vi) b temporarily
(vii) b expedition
Q.F. Reported Speech
1. c. Reena said that I had helped her sister
2. a. He said that Honesty is the best policy.

3.  a. Rohan told me that he had finished the coffee.

4. c. He asked us if we were going to market that day.

5.  a. Sahil suggested his friends that they should go to the park.

6. a.Neena said that she might leave the next day.

7. b. Keshav informed that Rita was busy then.

8. c.Vidushi said that they had gone for a summer trip.

9. c.Ravi said that the concert had ended the previous day.

10. d. The salesman asked me if I was interested in the scheme.