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Kerala Syllabus 6th Standard English Model Question Paper Set 5
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Max. Score: 30
Instructions:
- 15 minutes is given as cool off time.
- This time is to be used for reading the question paper.
- You are not supposed to write anything during the cool off time.
- Attempt the questions according to the instructions.
Question 1.
Comprehension – Read the passage below and answer the following questions. (5)
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose (1897 – 1945) was a great Indian freedom fighter who dedicated his life to achieving India’s independence from British rule. Bose was a brilliant student but resigned from the prestigious Indian Civil Service (ICS) because he did not want to work for the British government. He joined the Indian National Congress but believed that non-violence alone was not enough to win freedom.
During World War II, Netaji famously escaped from house arrest in India and travelled abroad, seeking international support. He formed the Indian National Army (INA) or Azad Hind Fauj with the help of Indian soldiers and volunteers in Southeast Asia. His famous slogan was, “Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom!” Netaji is reported to have died in a plane crash in 1945. His bravery and passion continue to inspire millions.
a) The Indian National Army or Azad Hind Fauj was formed by:
A. the Indian Government.
B. the British Government.
C. Mahatma Gandhi.
D. Subhash Chandra Bose.
Answer:
D. Subhash Chandra Bose.
b) Find out the word from the passage which means “looking for”.
Answer:
Seeking
c) Why did Bose resign from the ICS?
Answer:
Bose resigned from the ICS because he did not want to work for the British government.
d) Name two qualities of Netaji that inspire millions even today?
Answer:
Two qualities of Netaji that inspire millions even today are his bravery and passion.
e) Read the sentences given below:
i) Netaji was a bright student.
ii) Netaji believed that Gandhi’s non-violence would bring India freedom.
Answer:
C. Statement (i) is correct and (ii) is incorrect.
Which of the options given below is correct?
A. Both (i) and (ii) are correct.
B. Both (i) and (ii) are incorrect.
C. Statement (i) is correct and (ii) is incorrect.
D. Statement (i) is incorrect and (ii) is correct.
Question 2.
Email
Imagine Homai Vyarawalla, whose pseudonym is Dalda 13, is alive. Inspired by her story, Balan, a class 6 student, writes an email to her. Prepare the email showing his great appreciation of the famous photographs taken by Dalda 13.
From:…………..
To:…………..
Sub:Letter of Appreciation
Respected Madam,
Answer:
From : balan@gmail.com
To : homaivyarawalla@gmail.com
Sub: Letter of Appreciation Respected Madam,
My name is Balan, and I am a student of class 6. My history teacher recently showed us your incredible photographs, and I was absolutely mesmerized! It is so cool that you were India’s first female photojoumalist. Your pictures of the first flag hoisting and of leaders like Pandit Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi are like a real-life history book! They make me feel like I am standing right there in the past.
I am so impressed by how brave you were to capture those important moments when hardly any woman was doing that kind of work. Your photos are not just pictures; they tell great, fascinating stories.
Thank you for being such an inspiration to all of us. You are a true legend!
Sincerely,
Balan
Question 3.
Chat – Attempt any one of the activities given below.
(A) Ali and Ibrahim are students of Class 6. They studied the poem “The Aeroplane” by Jeanie Kirby. They are having a chat about the Aeroplane and its flight and landing – how it looks like – the pilot – the purr of the engine – climbing high into the sky – appears like a dot – its landing – and so on. Draft the possible chat between Ali and Ibrahim. (Minimum 5 exchanges.)
Answer:
Ali : Ibrahim, look at the aeroplane up in the sky.
Ibrahim : Yes, I can see it. It looks like a giant lark flying very high.
Ali : Can you see the light flashing from the outspread wing? The pilot sits there and guides the flight.
Ibrahim : The pilot must be a brave man. I want to be a pilot when I grow up.
Ali : Can you hear the continuous song that comes from the plane?
Ibrahim : Yes, I can hear. Its only note is the purr, purr of the engine.
Ali : It will climb higher and higher in the sky until, it will look like a mall dot.
Ibrahim : Why do things look small when seen from a distance?
Ali : Things look smaller from a distance because they take up a smaller portion of your field of view. We will learn more about these things when we go the higher calsses
Ibrahim : Okay Ali! You seem to know more things than I do!
Ali : My father is a teacher and he tells me so many things. That’s how I know these things.
Ibrahim : You are lucky, Ali!
(B) After learning “Cousins from Across the Sea”, Kurian and Mehboob, discuss things about Lakshadweep. You may use the following hints.
(Hints: meaning of Lakshadweep – 36 islands – only 10 inhabited – Kara – tourist attractions – blue sea – steady breeze – coconut palms – Scuba diving)
Answer:
Kurian : Hi Mehboob! Did you finish reading the chapter, “Cousins from Across the Sea”?
I found it really interesting how a simple story can teach us so much about culture.
Mehboob : Yeah, I did. I thought Lakshadweep means a lakh islands. Now I know there are only 36 islands.
Kurian : And only 10 of them are inhabited. Do you know that the islanders call Kerala “Kara” because they think they are living in water.
Mehboob: Kurian, why do people visit these islands?
Kurian : There are beautiful tourist spots there. The sea around them is a pleasing blue in colour. There is always a pleasant breeze blowing.
Mehboob : That sounds nice.
Kurian : The islands are full of coconut palms.
Mehboob: Really?
Kurian : Some islands have facilities for scuba diving.
Mehboob : I read it. But I did not understand what it is.
Kurian : SCUBA stands for “Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus”. You can wear the apparatus which contains oxygen for breathing under water.
Mehboob : Oh! I would love to go to Lakshadweep and do Scuba diving!
Question 4.
Live Report – Attempt any one of the two activities given below:
(A) You read “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer. We see William managing to light a bulb with the windmill. And he knew another more powerful windmill would work a pump. Make a report of the work of young William, using the hints given below.
(Hints: inventor from Malawi – terrible famine – family too poor to send him to. school – wants to learn – visits a local library – science book – building a machine to help the community – collects scraps – crazy – builds a windmill to light a bulb – later windmills to pump water – farming becomes easy)
Answer:
William is a true inventor from Malawi, Africa. When a terrible famine hit his village, his family couldn’t afford to send him to school, but William never stopped trying to learn. He visited the local library and found a science book, which sparked an incredible idea: building a machine to help his community.
Using pictures from the book, William gathered junk old bicycle parts, plastic pipe, and scrap metal—to build his creation. People thought he was crazy, but William was determined. After many failures, he successfully built a tall wind turbine that generated electricity! William’s first windmill gave his family light, meaning they no longer needed expensive kerosene lamps. Later, he built a bigger one that could pump water, which helped his family grow food even during dry seasons. His work showed everyone that with curiosity and hard work, a great idea can change many lives.
OR
(B) You have read “The Story of Dalda 13”. Make a report on Homai Vyarawalla who was known as Dalda 13. You may use the following hints.
(Hints: 1913 died 2012 – first woman photo¬journalist – historical pictures of Gandhi and Nehru – pseudonym Dalda 13 – Her Delhi car registration No. was DLD 13, bom in 1913, met her husband when she was 13 – her courage and skill – inspiration to others)
Answer:
Homai Vyarawalla (1913-2012) was a very important figure in Indian history because she was India’s first woman photojoumalist! This means she was the first woman to make a living by taking pictures for newspapers and magazines.
She worked during the time when India was fighting for and gaining its independence. She captured many historical moments and took famous pictures of leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.
Homai Vyarawalla was known by her special pen name, Dalda 13. She chose this name because the number 13 was significant to her: she was bom in 1913, met her husband when she was 13, and her car’s license plate was “DLD 13”. At a time when very few women worked in public, she showed great courage and skill, leaving a wonderful collection of pictures that tell the story of modem India.
Question 5.
Editing – Edit the passage below. (5)
Revathi want to know if all the islanders live by fishing. The teacher answered: “Making coir is another important ocupation. They also make ‘dweep chakkara’ from the coconut palms. I am sure you all have taste ‘dweep chakkara’. Today there are many doctors, teachers and government servants between the islanders. Many of them works in Kerala and other states also.”
Answer:
Revathi wanted to know if all the islanders live by fishing. The teacher answered: “Making coir is another important occupation. They also make ‘dwe.ep chakkara’ from the coconut palms. I am sure you all have tasted ‘dweep chakkara’. Today there are many doctors, teachers and government servants among the islanders. Many of them work in Kerala and other states also.”
Question 6.
Picture Story – Look at the pictures given below. Using the hints develop the story. (5)
(Hints: hot summer – ponds, wells and lakes dry – a crow thirsty – flies here and there – finally sees a jar with some water – can’t reach – thinks of ways of getting the water – drops pebbles – water rises in the jar – drinks to her fill and flies away – with intelligence we can do many things)
Answer:
The summer was very hot that year. Almost all the ponds, wells and lakes were dry. Water was hard to find. A crow was very thirsty and she was trying to get some water to drink. She flew here and there looking for water. But nowhere could she find it. Finally she saw ajar which contained some water. But water level in the jar was too low and the beaks of the crow could not reach the water. The crow was sad that it could not get the water.
But she was an intelligent crow and she thought of ways to get this water. Soon she saw some pebbles lying around. The crow picked a pebble and dropped it in the jar. She continued dropping more pebbles till the water level in the jar rose. Now the crow could easily drink the water. The crow drank as much water as she needed and flew away fully satisfied. With intelligence we can do many things.