SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL

SUBJECT- ENGLISH CLASS-VI

Q1 How did Daddy plan to be a shunter and an icecream seller both at the same time?

Q2 What lesson have you learnt from the chapter “How Daddy decided what he wanted to be”.

Q3 Draw a character sketch of Daddy mentioning his habits, nature etc.Name the various professions which he wanted to be and also give the reasons why he thought so. Give a detailed answer in 80-100 words.

Q4 Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow-

“What sort of a human being are you,if you can even be a dog? Is that what a human being is like?”

a)Name the lesson and the writer.

b)Who is the speaker of the above lines?

c)Who is ‘you’ in the extract?

d)What does the speaker want ‘you’ to become?

Q5 Your grandfather has sent 2000 rs for you after you told him about your getting A+ Category in class V. Write a thank you note to him expressing your gratitude and tell him how you are going to utilise this money.

Q6 Yesterday you fell down from your bicycle in the park and got hurt. A gentleman took you to the nearby doctor for first aid and also called

up your parents to inform them.Write a thank you note to him expressing your gratitude.

Q7 Underline the nouns and classify its kind-

a) Mother Teresa is famous for her truthfulness and patience.b) Our school team won the match.c) The audience clapped after the show.d) Suman and Radha are best friends.e) The sight of the beautiful bird excited the child.

Q8 Choose the correct option from the bracket and fill in the blanks-

a)Her mother _________ (has / have) bought her a new dress.

b)The children _________ (has / have) gone to see a movie.

c)Samy’s sister _________(are/ is) helping her in completing the project.

d)There was an argument between Shubham and ________ (me/ I )

e)She is brushing her __________ (hairs/ hair).

Q9 Fill in the blanks with reflexive pronouns-

a)My grandmother does all her work __________ .

b)Meenal has prepared all the greeting cards ____________ .

c)Don’t worry,mother, I can take care of ____________ .

d)You are responsible for your actions __________ .

e)God help those who help ____________ .

Q 10 Fill in the blanks with suitable adjectives-

a)Which is the __________ (high/higher/highest) mountain in the world?

b)Chandigarh is a _____________ (beautiful/most beautiful/more beautiful) city.

c)Himanshu’s handwriting is the ___________ (bad/worse/worst) of all students in the class.

d)A wise enemy is ___________ (good/better/best) than a foolish friend.

e)It’s ___________ (hot/hotter/hottest) today,isn’t it?

LIST OF COLLECTIVE NOUNS

1 A choir of singers

2 A crew of sailors

3 A band of musicians

4 A troupe of artists/dancers

5 A staff of employees

6 A regiment of soldiers

7 A panel of experts

8 An audience of listeners

9 A board of directors

10 A flock of tourists

11 A hive of bees

12 A team of players

13 A flock of birds

14 A herd of deer/cattle/elephants/goats/buffaloes

15 A litter of cubs

16 A host of sparrows

17 A troop of lions

18 A pack of hounds

19 A crowd of people

20 A library of books

THANK YOU NOTE WRITING

A thank you note is a simple way of showing gratitude towards someone who has done something for you. Always write the note as soon as possible.

HOW TO WRITE A THANK YOU NOTE-

1. Begin by expressing your gratitude for the gift/ help.2. Mention the specific details about how you plan to use the gift or what you

like about it.3. End by thanking once again and use an appropriate valediction(Yours truly,

Best regards) and then write your name in the next line.4. Put it in a box.

QUESTION Your uncle has sent a story book for you after you told him about your winning a gold medal at the state level painting competition. Write a thank you note to him expressing your gratitude .

April 15,2014

Dear Uncle

Thank you so much for the wonderful book of stories that you sent me. It has very interesting stories. Now I will be able to enjoy my free time by reading these books. It will also enhance my vocabulary and develop my reading skills.

You always pick the perfect gift for me. Again, thanks for the precious gift.

Love

Daksh