BJS PUBLIC SCHOOL

ANNUAL EXAMINATION, MARCH 2025

CLASS:VI, SUBJECT: - ENGLISH
ROLL NO-
DATE-
SET-B
Time- 2½ hrs Max. Marks - 60

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
* This question paper is divided into four (4) sections:
Section A- Reading 18 Marks
Section B- Writing 10 Marks
Section C- Grammar 12 Marks
Section D- Literature 20 Marks
*All sections are compulsory.
* Read the questions carefully and write the answers in the sheets provided.
* Do not answer the questions randomly. Attempt all the questions of one section before moving on to
another section.
SECTION-A (READING)
1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions-
In a small town, there lived a kind little girl named Maya. She loved helping others and often
shared her toys with her friends. One day, while walking home from school, she saw an old man
sitting on a bench looking sad. Maya approached him and asked, “Why are you sad, sir?”
The old man replied, “I lost my way home and don’t know how to get back.” Maya felt sorry for
him and decided to help. She asked him to describe his home, and after listening carefully, she
remembered the way. Together, they walked to the old man’s house.
When they arrived, the old man thanked Maya and gave her a shiny coin as a reward. Maya smiled
and said, “I just wanted to help!” From that day on, the old man became her friend.
1. What is the name of the kind little girl in the story?
A) Lily
B) Maya
C) Sara
D) Anna
2. What did Maya enjoy doing?
A) Playing alone
B) Helping others

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 C) Reading books
D) Collecting toys
3. What did Maya notice while walking home from school?
A) A lost dog
B) A sad old man sitting on a bench
C) A broken toy
D) A group of children playing
4. How did Maya approach the old man?
A) By ignoring him
B) By asking if he needed help
C) By offering him food
D) By sitting next to him in silence
5. What was the old man’s problem?
A) He lost his wallet
B) He lost his way home
C) He couldn’t find his cat
D) He was hungry
6. What did Maya do to help the old man?
A) She gave him money
B) She asked him to describe his home and remembered the way
C) She called a taxi for him
D) She gave him her school lunch
7. What did Maya receive from the old man as a reward?
A) A shiny coin
B) A hug
C) A letter of thanks
D) A toy
8. How did Maya respond when the old man gave her the coin?
A) She accepted it happily
B) She smiled and said, "I just wanted to help!"
C) She refused the coin
D) She asked for more
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 9. What happened after the old man got home?
A) He left the town
B) He became Maya's friend
C) He gave her a second coin
D) He invited her to dinner
10. What is the main lesson of the story?
A) Being kind and helpful can lead to new friendships
B) Never talk to strangers
C) Always accept rewards for helping
D) It’s important to be careful when helping others
2. Read the following poem carefully. (8)
The rainbow arcs across the sky,
With colors bright and shining high.
Red, orange, yellow, green, and blue,
Indigo and violet too.

It comes after rain, so clear,

A magical sight, so bright, so near.
It’s like a bridge from one side to the other,
A beautiful arc like no other.

When you see it, stop and stare,

For rainbows are rare, and quite fair.
A gift from the sky, so bright and grand,
A treasure found across the land.
Taking information from the above poem, complete the following summary by writing one suitable
word in each blank.
A. The poem describes the beauty of a (1) __________, which appears in the sky after rain. The
rainbow shows a variety of (2) __________, such as red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and
violet. It is described as a (3) __________, looking like a bridge that connects one side of the sky
to the other. The speaker encourages everyone to (4) __________ when they see a rainbow because
it is a rare and (5) __________ sight. The rainbow is described as a gift from the __________.

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 B. What does the word "arc" in the poem refer to?
a) A sharp turn
b) A curved shape or structure
c) A straight line
d) A flat surface
D. What does the word "rare" mean in the poem?
a) Common and frequent
b) Unusual and infrequent
c) Strong and lasting
d) Bright and shining
E. What is the meaning of the word "treasure" in the context of the poem?
a) A valuable or precious thing
b) A hidden place
c) Something ordinary
d) A difficult task
SECTION-B (WRITING)
3. Write a biographical sketch of Rabindranath Tagore in about 100-150 words using the clues
provided below:
(5)

Birth: 7th May 1861, Jorasanko, Kolkata

Family: Born into a prominent Bengali family
Education: Initially homeschooled; later went to England for formal education in law
Achievements:
- First Asian to win the Nobel Prize in Literature (1913) for Gitanjali
- Wrote India’s national anthem (Jana Gana Mana) and Bangladesh’s national anthem (Amar Shonar
Bangla)
Famous Works: Gitanjali, The Home and the World, Kabuliwala
Death: 7th August 1941
4. Write an article on "The Value of Time" in about 100-150 words for your school magazine.

Include the following points:

● Why is time considered precious?
● Importance of time management in daily life.
● Consequences of wasting time.
● Tips to utilize time effectively.
● Famous sayings or examples related to the value of time. (5)

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 SECTION-C (GRAMMAR)

5. Fill in the blanks with suitable conjunctions. (1/2 ×4 =2)

1. I have to go home now ______ I really wish I could stay for some more time.
2. I am not well _______ I decided to take a day off from work.
3. She studied hard for the exam, _______ she wanted to get a good grade.
4. Would you like to go to the park, _______ stay home and watch a movie?

6. Rewrite each group of words as meaningful sentences. (3)

1. is/situated in /the Konark temple /dedicated to /Puri /the Sun God

2. of a chariot /with the/ the temple /as the /Sun God /is in/the form /charioteer
3. pollution /is/endangered species /not halted /may be an /man himself /if

7. Identify the phrase and state their kinds. (2)

1. He ran very quickly to catch the bus.

2. The old woman with the cat sat on the bench.

8. Do as directed : (2)
1. Rohan is writing a letter. ( Change the sentence from present continuous tense to past continuous
tense)
2. Asha said, "Riya is playing with toys." ( Change the direct to indirect speech)

9. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb given in brackets. (3)
The children _______ (play) happily in the park when suddenly, the sky _______ (turn) dark. The
wind _______ (begin) to blow strongly, and they _______ (hear) a loud clap of thunder. They _______
(know) that a storm was coming. Quickly, they _______ (run) towards the shelter of a nearby tree.

SECTION-D ( LITERATURE)

10. Read the extract from the poem and answer the questions: (1×3=3)
Smoothly will I among the planets glide, Seemingly effortless, my body will slide,

a. How do you think the speaker will move among planets?

b. What does 'seemingly effortless' mean?
c. Write the meaning of the word - 'glide'.

OR
In Baseball, you will be,
running around.
When you hit the ball,
it's a beautiful sound.

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 a. What do baseball players do on the field?
b. Why does the speaker describe the sound when the bat hits the ball as 'beautiful' ?
c. Use 'running around' in a sentence of your own.

11. Read the extract and answer the following questions: (1×3=3)
(Both Feluda and Topshe are surprised to hear the parrot speak the words in an amazingly clear
voice.)
Feluda: What does it mean?

a. What words did the parrot speak that surprised Feluda and Topshe?
b. Why do Feluda and Topshe find it surprising that the parrot can speak so clearly?
c. How might the parrot’s words be significant to Feluda and Topshe's investigation or situation?

Or
'You know, there were so many of us back then. I had three brothers, two sisters and about ten
cousins. We were so happy.'

a. Who said these words and to whom?

b. What 'happy' times did the speaker refer to here?
c. What do the speaker's words tell us about human need and greed?

12. Answer ANY FOUR of the following questions in about 40 to 50 words. (2×4=8)

1. How does the speaker describe his emotions upon experiencing the results of his hard work
and efforts? ( Sowing the Seed)
2. What did the old oak tree tell the two squirrels about his family? ( The Old Oak Tree)
3. Where does the speaker wish to travel if he were an astronaut? ( If I Were an Astronaut)
4. What details are known about PV Sindhu’s early life and how did it shape her career in
badminton? ( Legends in Sports)
5. Why did the police inspector accept Feluda's request at once? ( The Locked Chest))

13. Answer ANY TWO of the following questions in detail: (2×3=6)

1. What took place when the Mangalyaan probe vanished from view as it passed behind Mars
during its mission? ( Mangalyaan-India's Pride and Joy)
2. Write a note on Mary Kom's achievements in the field of sports.( Legends in Sports)
3. What message does the speaker convey to the readers through this poem? ( Poem- Choose
Your Sports)

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