SANGHAMITRA SCHOOL

2-32, Nizampet Road, Hydernagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad

Class: LKG Summative Assessment – II – 2019-2020 Max Marks: 40

Subject: English Date:

Name: _________________________________Roll No: _____Sec: ___ Time: 2 ½ hours

Syllabus: Small letters and Capital letters (Aa-Zz)

Objectives: To assess the child’s

knowledge on letters and sounds.

recognition of the pictures and recalling the letters.

formation of the letters.

Instructions:

Attempt all the questions.

Presentation of the paper should be neat.

Listen carefully when the teacher reads the question paper.

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I. Write capital and small letters from Aa to Zz. (Remembering) 26x1=26m

II. Tick the letter that comes after. (Applying) 4x1=4m

l – m , b

o – q , p

x – z , y

j – k , o

III. Circle the pictures that start with the letter ‘s’. (Understanding) 3x1=3m

IV. Match the letter with the correct picture. (Evaluating) 5x1=5m

a

u

p

r

b

V. Draw car and tick the first letter of the picture. (Creativity) 2m

c j

Allotment of marks:

Written – 40 marks

Activity – 10 marks

Total – 50 marks

Grade ___________________________________________

Rubric:

Question Number Marks allotted Description Deduction of marks

I 26x1=26m Wrong letter

Mirror image

1 mark

¼ mark

II 4x1=4m Wrong ticking 1 mark

III 3x1=3m Wrong circling 1 mark

IV 5x1=5m Wrong matching 1 mark

V 1x2=2m Improper drawing

Wrong letter

¼ mark

1 mark

Activity 10 marks

Topic: Formation of Capital letters using ice-cream sticks.

Objective: To be able to identify letters by framing them using ice-cream sticks.

Rubric:

Criteria Excellent

(8 marks)

Very Good

(5 marks)

Time

(2 marks)

Formation of capital

letters.

Formation of 8 letters

by seeing the letter.

Formation of 5

letters.

Completing in

time – 2minutes.

SANGHAMITRA SCHOOL

2-32, Nizampet Road, Hydernagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad

Class: UKG Summative Assessment – II – 2019-2020 Max Marks: 40

Subject: English Date:

Name: _________________________________Roll No: _____Sec: ___ Time: 3 hours

Lessons: Aa to Zz letters, Family words of a,e,i,o,u, Opposites, This, These, Position words,

in, on, near, under, Apron to Zoo words.

Objectives: To assess the child in:

Recognizing the pictures, writing sentences, words and letters.

Instructions:

Attempt all the questions.

Presentation of the paper should be neat.

Listen carefully when the teacher reads the question paper.

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I. Identify the picture and write the words in the place provided. (Remembering)

1x 9=9m

a

e

o II. Write the next two letters. (Capital and Small case) (Understanding) 10x½=5m

M m

H h S s

W w

III. Read the question and answer by using position words on / under. (Applying)

2x4=8m

1Q. Where is the bag?

Ans.

2Q. Where is the cat?

Ans.

IV. Recognise the pictures in the box and write them in the place provided. (Applying)

9x1=9m

Ii

V. Identify the pictures and write opposites. (Evaluating) 4x1=4m

VI. Read the action words and match them to the related picture. (Remembering)

10x½=5m

cooking eating swinging jumping reading driving

washing dancing drinking brushing

Allotment of marks: Written – 40 marks, Activity – 10 marks, Total – 50 marks

Grade ___________________________________________

Rubric:

Question Number Marks allotted Description Deduction of marks

I 1x9=9 Wrong word 1 mark

II 10x ½ = 5

Mirror image

Wrong letter

One wrong word

¼ mark

½ mark

1 mark

III 2x4=8m Wrong sentence 4 marks

IV 9x1=9m Wrong word 1 mark

V 4x1=4m Wrong word 1 mark

VI 10x ½ = 5m Wrong matching ½ mark

Activity 10 marks

Topic: Position words

Objective: Students to apply position words.

Type of activity: Individual

Rubric:

Criteria Excellent (10 marks) Very Good (8 marks) Good ( 6 marks)

Identify the

position word and

arrange objects.

Reads the sentence and

arranges the related

objects. (two sentences)

Reads the sentences

and arranges the

objects. (one sentence)

Takes time in

reading the

sentence and

arranging the

objects.

SANGHAMITRA SCHOOL

2-32, Nizampet Road, Hydernagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad

Class: I Annual Examination – 2019-2020 Max Marks: 80

Subject: English

Date: Time: 3 hours

Name: _____________________________Sec:___________Roll No: ________

Lesson: 1.Four Friends and the Hunter, 2. My Story – Bright, the Butterfly, 3. Playing Together,

4. The Fox and the Crane, 5. My Box of Crayons (Poem), 6. Kittens (Poem),

7. Birthday Invitation. (Creative Writing)

Objectives:

● To test the knowledge of learners’ in understanding and remembering the lesson, spellings

and analyzing pictures. ● To evaluate the learners’ comprehending skills. ● To adhere to time limit.

Assessment Criteria:

● For every four spelling errors ½ mark is deducted. ● In one-word answer, if the spelling is wrong – ¼ mark is deducted. ● If the answer is irrelevant, no mark is awarded.

Instructions:

● Attempt all the questions. ● Maintain neatness throughout the paper. ● Read all the questions carefully and answer them.

_______________________________________________________________________________

Section – A

I. Complete the Rebus story by using the help box. (Understanding) 2x5=10m

Hello! I am Bright, the ________________

I fly from ______________ to flower.

I have colourful wings. But I was not so colourful earlier.

When I was born, I was a tiny green ___________________.

I was ugly. But I had fun eating all day long!

One day, I even tried to eat Mr.Grasshooper’s leg. Mr

____________________ leg was green.

So I thought it was a ____________.

II. Fill in the blanks using These or Those. (Applying) 1x8=8m

1. ________________are bananas.

2. ________________ are stars.

3. ________________ are flowers.

4. ________________ are birds.

5. ________________ are cups.

6. ________________ are bells.

7. ________________ are teddy bears.

8. ________________ are clouds.

III. Find the opposite words from Group – A and Group - B. Match them.

(Understanding) 1x8 = 8m

Group – A Group – B

(i) hot * * (a) down

(ii) up * * (b) cold

(iii) come * * (c) before

(iv) after * * (d) go

(v) big * * (e) black

(vi) white * * (f) small

(vii) fast * * (g) bad

(viii) good * * (h) slow

IV. Find the following words in the maze given below. (Understanding) 1x6=6m

A B C F E D

T U R T L E

N M O U S E

E Y W Z Q R

T E F C B A

F R I E N D

Section – B

V. Tick (�) if the sentence is correct or (x) if it is wrong. (Evaluating) 1x8=8m

(i) The deer, crow and the mouse lived in a jungle. ( )

(ii) The turtle was caught by the hunter. ( )

(iii) The name of the butterfly was kite. ( )

(iv) The butterfly had rainbow colours on its wings. ( )

(v) Manoj has a big pink colour ball. ( )

(vi) Kartic doesn’t want to play with Manoj. ( )

(vii) The blue crayon was broken into two pieces. ( )

(viii) Furry Fox was cunning. ( )

VI. Imagine you are celebrating your birthday party. Write an invitation to your

friend using help box. Also draw the candles on the cake given below. (Creating)

(2+6 = 8m)

Dear ________________

You are invited to my birthday ____________. We will have ____________.

Date: 08/04/2020.

Time: ________________

Place: ________________

Your friend,

___________________ (write your name)

VII. Identify the things that you see in a park. Circle them. (Analysing)

(1x5=5marks)

VIII. Read the given sentences and tick (�) the appropriate connecting

words – and / or. (Analysing) 1x3=3m

�

Eg: 1. Rohan (and / or) Mohan are friends.

2. Do you want tea (and / or) coffee?

3. I can speak both English (and / or) Hindi.

4. She eats rice (and / or) curry for lunch.

Section – C

IX. Recall the poem ‘Kittens’ from textbook and tick the correct answers of

the questions given below. (Remembering) 2x5=10m

1.How many kittens are there in the poem?

a) two ( ) b) four ( )

2. What do the kittens do on a chair?

a) dance ( ) b) fight ( )

3. Where do the kittens climb up?

a) the boy’s jeans ( ) b) the tree ( )

4. There is a kitten on each ________

a) legs ( ) b) shoulders ( )

5. What do kittens grow up to be?

a) cats ( ) b) dogs ( )

X. Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct answers. (Remembering)

(1x14=14m)

1. The deer, the crow and the mouse lived in a ______________ (jungle / house).

2. The ______________ (crow / turtle) was caught by the hunter.

3. The hunter was ___________ (shocked / happy) to see the turtle missing.

4. The name of the butterfly is ____________(Bright / Lite).

5. The caterpillar was _______________ (ugly / smart).

6. The caterpillar had fun _______________ (eating / dancing) all the day.

7. Kartic is at the _____________ (beach / park).

8. Kartic has a big ______________ (red / pink) ball.

9. Manoj and Kartic _____________ (dance / play) together.

10. Kartic’s mother reads a _______________ (book / newspaper).

11. ____________________ (Furry Fox / Monkey) made porridge for dinner.

12. Furry Fox set ______________ (two / six) plates on the table.

13. The crayons in the poem are described as ________________ (shiny / old).

14. The blue crayon was broken into ____________ (four / two) pieces.

Bonus Question

Note: Bonus question is not meant for evaluation. It is only to test logical thinking skills of the chld.

Q. What do you think crayons are made of?

Tick (�) the correct answer.

1. wax ( )

2. cotton ( )

3. steel ( )

*****ALL THE BEST*****

SANGHAMITRA SCHOOL

2-32, Nizampet Road, Hydernagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad

Class: II Annual Examination – 2019-2020 Max Marks: 80

Subject: English Time: 3 hours

Name: _____________________________Sec:___________Roll No: ________ Lessons: Veggie Tales, Lost at the Fair, The Rabbit In The Moon, The Foolish Man And His Son, Poems: The Boy

Who Never Told A Lie and The Sheep.

Objectives:

To test the knowledge of learners’ spellings, meanings and writing the sentence.

To enable the learners’ to read the questions and then answer.

Assessment Criteria:

For every four spelling errors ½ mark is deducted.

If the spelling is wrong, in one-word answer – ¼ mark is deducted.

If the answer is irrelevant, no mark is awarded.

Instructions:

Read all the questions carefully and answer.

Present the paper neatly.

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Section – A (Understanding)

I. Read the given story and answer the questions that follow:

The Lion And The Cows

Once upon a time there lived four cows in the forest.

Every day they used to graze together in the garden.

They were all friends. one day a lion saw the cows together.

The lion wanted to eat the cows and went to catch them.

When the cows saw the lion, all of them fought with him.

The lion had to run away.

A few days passed and the cows quarreled between themselves and started grazing

separately. One by one the lion killed all of them.

I. Choose the correct answer. (Applying) 3x1=3m

1. Who were friends?

a) four lions ( ) b) four cows ( )

2. The four cows were _____________

a) friends ( ) b) enemies ( )

3. A _____________saw the cows grazing.

a) tiger ( ) b) lion ( )

II. Fill in the blanks. (Remembering) 5x1=5m

1. The lion wanted to ______________the cows.

2. All the cows ______________with the lion.

3. The cows ___________________between themselves.

4. One by one the _________________killed all the ______________.

III. Write the opposites. (Remembering) 8x1=8m

1. went x ____________ 2. few x ________________

IV.

1. Write any THREE naming words from the above story. (Understanding)

a) __________________ b) ________________ c) _________________

2. Write PRESENT TENSE form to the given words.

a)saw - _____________ b) used - ______________ c) went - _____________

Section – B

II. Pick out describing words and also naming words from the given sentences.

(Analyzing) 6x½=3m

Describing words Naming words

1. My father is very tall.

2. Neha is so pretty.

3. An elephant is a strong animal.

III. Choose same to same word for the underlined words from the given help box and

write in the given space. (Applying) 4x1=4m

1. There are many bugs in the room. _____________________

2. I enjoy eating ice-cream. _______________________

3. We ran home fast as it was raining. ___________________

4. Some kids don’t like eating vegetables. ___________________

IV. Tick the correct spellings. (Understanding) 4x½=2m

1. tastier ( ) tastire ( )

2. finers ( ) fingers ( )

3. policeman( ) policiman ( )

4. ponting ( ) pointing ( )

V. Drop –e and add –ing, double the last letter and add – ing to the given words.

(Remembering) 6x1=6m

1. give - __________________ 1. win - _________________

quickly, children, insects, like

2. care - __________________ 2. mop - _________________

3. write - _________________ 3. shop - _________________

VI. Complete the sentence by using the correct describing word. (Remembering)

4x1=4m

1. I keep my class neat and _______________.

2. The ostrich is a _________________ bird.

3. My teeth are _________________.

4. Camel is a __________________ animal.

VII. Match the following. (Applying) 5x1=5m

a) Manu ( ) 1. chips

b) Yumi ( ) 2. found nothing

c) Potato ( ) 3. Mr. Mohan’s son

d) Fair ( ) 4. poor man

e) Rabbit ( ) 5. Merry – go – round

VIII. Fill in the blank with the opposite of the underlined words. (Analysing)

4x1=4m

1. Your room is dirty. Go and _________________ it.

2. The cake is sweet but the lemon is ________________.

3. Mouse is small but elephant is _________________

4. Kamal is tall but Kenny is _________________

IX. Read the given poem carefully. (Creating) 10m

Duck in the water, quack, quack, quack,

Soft white feathers on your back, back, back.

Duck in the water; splash and splish,

Dip in your bill and catch those fish.

Now complete the sentences about the duck.

Duck in the _________________, quack, ___________ quack,

______________ ______________ feathers on your ______________, back, back

_________________ in the water; ________________ and splish,

Dip in your _______________ and _______________ those ______________,

X. Choose the correct tenses to complete the sentences. (Remembering) 9x1=9m

Past tense:

1. Neha _______________ an ice - cream yesterday.

2. He ________________ to the movie last night.

3. I ________________the lion in the zoo.

Present tense:

1. Venu _________________ in Kerala.

2. Bhanu ________________ milk every day.

3. He can ________________too fast.

Future tense:

1. I ___________________ to dance class every day.

2. They ________________ a new car tomorrow.

3. We __________________ our homework regularly.

XI. Answer the following questions. (Evaluation) 4x1½=6m

The plural of sheep is ____________________.

Male sheep are called as __________________.

Young sheep is called ____________________.

Meaning of pray is ___________________________________________________.

XII. Tick the correct meanings. (Understanding) 4x½=2m

1. stranger = honest / unknown person

2. tasty = delicious / clean

3. funny = helpful / humorous

4. hurt = cause pain / brave

Section – C (Remembering)

XIII. Answer the following questions:

1.I will eat you all and become clever and strong.

Q. Do you think Mala wanted to eat all the vegetables? 2m

Ans. ______________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

2. There was an old man lived in the Moon. 1m

Q. Who was the old man?

Ans. ______________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

3. I will put myself into the fire. 2m

Q. Why did the rabbit think so?

Ans. ______________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

4. Write the quotes to the given words. (Evaluating) 2x2=4m

Animal –

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Lie –

_________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

XIV. Bonus Question Note: Bonus question is not meant for evaluation. It is only to test logical thinking skills of the child.

Fill the below given boxes with their corresponding letter for the given numbers.

a c e h i m n o P r s t u v y

1 3 5 8 9 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 25

8 1 16 16 25

22 1 3 1 20 9 15 14

*****ALL THE BEST*****

19 21 13 13 5 18

SANGHAMITRA SCHOOL

2-32, Nizampet Road, Hydernagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad

Class: III Annual Examination– 2019-2020 Max Marks: 80

Subject: English Time: 3 hours

Date:

Lessons: 1. The Pot of Milk, 2. Little Ann in London, 4. Magic with Paper,

6. The Great Flood in the Yellowstone Valley, 7. Grow More Trees and

Non-detail – 4. The Glass Box

Objectives:

To evaluate learner’s comprehending skills.

To check independent reading and understanding ability.

Assessment Criteria:

Each correct answer carries full marks.

For every four spelling errors and punctuation errors ½ mark is deducted.

In one-word answer, if the spelling is wrong ½ mark is deducted.

If the answer is irrelevant no mark is awarded.

For depicting correct value full marks are given.

Instructions:

Read every question carefully.

Attempt all the questions and maintain neatness throughout the paper.

Write the question numbers correctly in the margin against the answers.

Write neatly by leaving finger space, give proper space between words.

Check your answers before submitting.

This question paper is designed according to the New Bloom’s Taxonomy testing skills.

- Creating, Evaluating and Analysing questions are High order thinking questions (HOTS)

- Applying and Understanding areMiddle order thinking questions.

- Remembering are Loworder thinking questions.

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Section – A (Comprehension)

I. Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. 6x1=6m

1. One fine Sunday the sun decided to take a holiday. He too needed rest. After all he had

been shining brightly since ages without any rest. Moreover, Sunday was the day named

after him. So he suddenly disappeared from the sky. The earth was covered with

darkness everywhere. The animals and birds saw that it was dark. A pigeon told its

little one, “Today it is dark outside. The sun cannot be seen. How can I find a worm for

you? You will have to remain hungry today.” The honey bee could not find any flower

as it was dark outside. It also went to its beehive to rest.

2. Men, women and children stopped whatever they were doing. Scared, they rushed to

their homes. It became very quiet on the earth.

1. The sun felt that he also needed rest as ____________(Understanding)

a) he was working hard. b)he had been shining brightly since ages without any rest.

c) Sunday was named after d) all are correct

2. The sun decided to rest on _____ (Remembering)

a) a dark day b) Sunday c) Monday d) a holiday

3. The honeybee went to its beehive to rest because ____________(Understanding)

a) they were tired b) they needed rest

c) it was very cold outside d) it was dark outside

4. All men, women and children rushed to their homes because

they were ______(Evaluating)

a) scared b) hungry c) in hurry d) none of the above

5. The pigeon’s little one did not get a worm to eat as ________(Applying)

a) it was sunny b) it was a holiday

c) it was very dark outside d) there were no worms outside

6. The word ‘quiet’ in para 2 means the same as ______(Applying)

a) whisper b) silent c) noisy d) little noisy

B. Read the following and answer the questions that follow. 6x1=6m

Facts about COVID-19 (Corona Virus)

There are simple things you can do to help keep yourself and other healthy.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

Stay home when you are sick.

Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the

trash.

Wash your hands often with soap and water for atleast 40 seconds or use hand

sanitizers to clean your hands.

1. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. (True / False)

(Remembering)

2. Stay home when you are sick. (True / False) (Remembering)

3. Wash your hands for 10 seconds. (True / False) (Analysing)

4. Cover your __________or _________ with a tissue. (Understanding)

5. Write in a sentence how to keep yourself healthy. (Analysing)

_______________

Section – B (Grammar and Writing)

II. Fill in the blanks with suitable form of action words (verbs) from the box.

(Applying)

1. He ___________ a book.

2. Monu ________ a beautiful toy.

3. She ______ loudly.

4. Rita ______ the grass.

5. The hare _______ quickly.

III. Match with suitable adverbs and write in a sentence. One has been done for you.

(Analysing)5x2=10m

‘A’ ‘B’

i) Nisha sang a) bravely

ii) The girl wrote b) quickly

iii) The tall man spoke c) sweetly

iv) The army fought d) daily

v) Let us move e) neatly

vi) The boy delivers the paper f) rudely

1. Nisha sang sweetly.

2. ___________________________

3. ____________________________

4. ____________________________

5. ____________________________

6. ___________________________

IV. Write subject and predicate for the following sentences. (Understanding) 5x1=5m

1.Rahul is playing cricket.

2. The horse runs fast.

3. Mom gave me a banana.

4. He is singing a song.

5. She plays violin.

V. Unscramble the given words to make a meaningful sentence. (Analysing) 2m

Uncle / speak / My / many / can / languages

VI. Select and write the correct spelling. (Remembering) 4x1=4m

1. parents / parants

2. harmany / harmony

3. resume / resumee

4. peice / piece

cuts runs

wants

reads

speaks

VII. Write a diary entry about your best friend. (Creating) 6m

VIII. Read the given letter to your friend about your class activity day.

Fill in the blanks using help box. (Applying) 8x1=8m

H no: 2-32, Nizampet,

1) ___________

8th

April, 2020.

Dear 2) ___________,

How are you? I am 3) __________ and expect the same from you.

I would like to share with you about the happenings in my school. Our class 4) _______ was

held on 1st February 2020. The theme was values of 5) ________. My presentation was

appreciated by my teachers and 6) _________. It helped me to improve my 7) _________

and overcome my shyness.

Convey my regards to uncle and aunt.

Bye! Your loving 8) __________

Xxxx

IX. Write FIVE sentences on ‘My Favourite Fruit’. (Creating) 6m

[ Hints: name, colour, taste, why do you like, season. ]

X. Answer the following. (Remembering) 4x2=8m

1.What are the games that Kripan planned to play with his son?

2. Why did Ann’s mother say that they should be thankful to God?

3. Why did the Great spirit become unhappy?

4. How did the young men correct the damage done to nature?

XI. Extracts. (Evaluating) 2x2=4m

5. ‘once he had kept it in the correct place’.

Q1. What was kept in the correct place?

Ans …………

Q2. Who kept the lamp?

Ans. ………..

Bonus Question

Note: Bonus question is not meant for evaluation. It is only to test logical thinking skills of the child.

Q. Where can you find cities, towns, shops and streets but no people?

Ans …………..

*****ALL THE BEST *****

parents, Hyderabad, fine, friend,

life, speaking skills, activity day

SANGHAMITRA SCHOOL

2-32, Nizampet Road, Hydernagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad

Class: IV Annual Examination– 2019-2020 Max Marks: 80

Subject: English Time: 3 hours

Date:

Lessons: Section – A – Comprehension – 1. Nat at School, 3. A Castle in the Air,

4. Oliver’s Journey, 5. Circus, 6. King Solomon the Wise, 8. The Nurse’s Song.

Section - B – Story Writing, Letter, Grammar, Adverbs, Adjectives, Prepositions,

Conjunctions, Subject and Predicate, Kinds of sentences.

Section-C - Literature

● To check the learners’ attention and comprehension. ● To prepare the learner to read the question independently. ● To check the general understanding of grammar concepts and effective use of language. ● To teach time management.

Assessment Criteria:

● Section – A - Correct answer - full marks will be awarded. - Each spelling error – ¼ mark will be deducted. - Wrong answer - zero.

● Section B - Grammatically correct sentences without any spelling error carries full marks. - Ten spelling errors and punctuation errors one mark will be deducted. - Neat presentation ½ mark will be awarded.

● Section C - For every eight spelling mistakes one mark will be deducted. - For depicting correct value full marks will be awarded. - Sentence structure and spelling errors ¼ mark will be deducted from each answer.

Instructions:

● Read every question carefully. ● Write answers in your answer sheet with correct question number. ● Write neatly leaving finger space. ● Check your paper before submitting. ● This question paper is designed according to the New Bloom’s Taxonomy testing skills.

- Creating, Evaluating and Analysing questions are High order thinking questions (HOTS)

- Applying and Understanding are Middle order thinking questions.

- Remembering are Low order thinking questions.

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Section – A (Comprehension – 20 marks)

I. Read the story given below and answer the questions that follow. 8m 8m

Suddenly, he saw Rann, the Kite bird, flying in the sky.

Mowgli requested Rann to help him.

As he looked down from the sky,

Rann was surprised to see a little brown thing being taken away by the monkeys. Mowgli asked

Rann to mark his trail and tell Bagheera and Babloo where the monkeys were taking him.

Baloo and Bagheera needed help to find Mowgli. So they decided to go to Kaa, the yellow

rock python. Kaa was not poisonous snake, but his hug was strong enough to kill any creature.

The young monkeys feared Kaa greatly. Bagheera and Baloo went up to Kaa and asked him

to help find Mowgli.

As they were talking, Rann flew over them and told them that the monkeys have taken Mowgli

across the river, to the Cold Lairs.

The Cold Lairs was an old deserted city, lost and buried in the jungle. No beasts except the

monkeys lived there.

1. The colour of the thing that Rann was surprised to see as he looked down from the sky was

_______ (Remembering) 1m

a) dark brown b) a little brown c) partially brown

2. To find Mowgli, Baloo and Bagheera need the help of _____ ( ) 1m

a) Rann b) the monkeys c) Kaa, the yellow rock – python

3. Kaa could kill any creature with his ____ (Analysis) 1m

a) poison b) coiling c) bite d) strong hug

4. Rann told them that the monkeys had taken Mowgli to the Cold Lairs.

Here ‘them’ refers to ______ (Understanding) 1m

a) Baloo, Bagheera b) Baloo, Bagheera, Kaa c) Baloo, Kaa

5. Mowgli asked Rann to mark his ‘trail’ and tell Bagheera and Baloo where the monkeys were

taking him. Replace the underlined word with its synonym. (Analysing) 1m

a) path b) wake c) groove

6. _______ was an old deserted city, lost and buried in the jungle. (Remembering) 1m

7. No beasts except the snakes lived in the Cold Lairs. (True / False) (Remembering) 1m

8. Choose the correct spelling. ( ) (Analysing) 1m

a) reqeusted b) requested c) requseted

II. Read the given passage and answer the following questions:

The Kaala Hiran

The Kala Hiran is also called the Indian black buck.

They are found in Rajasthan, Gujarat and many other parts of India.

Black bucks live in herds of 15 or 20 animals.

They live in open grassy areas and mainly eat grass. Their young ones are called fawns. The males

and females are brown in colour when they are young. The fur of the males darken as they grow

up. That is why they are called Black bucks. The male’s upper body is black and the under parts

are white. Some of the fur around their eyes and on their ears is white. Their horns are very long

and twisted. Usually, the females do not have horns and have light brown fur. The black bucks

move in amazing leaps and bounds. They can run very fast when they are chased.

There are not many natural predators of the black buck except wolves and dogs. Black bucks

are the most hunted animals in India.

Black bucks were killed for their beautiful skin and horns. But not anymore! Now a days, if

anyone kills or hurts a black buck, they are punished. As a result, their population is now stable.

1. What is the other name of Kala Hiran? (Remembering) 1m

2. Describe a male black buck? (Analysing) 2m

3. Which of these words is the collective noun in the sentence? (Analysing) 1m

Black bucks live in herds of 15 or 20 animals.

a) Black bucks b) herds c) animals d) live

4. Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to ‘young’. (Understanding) 1m

a) old b) new c) elderly d) ancient

5. Assemble the letters to form a new word. (Understanding) 2m

a) ingzama b) dapretors

6. Fill in the gaps. (Remembering) 3m

a) Black bucks were killed for their beautiful __(i)____ and __(ii)____

b) The young ones of the black bucks are called ___(iii)___

7. Say whether the following statements are True / False. (Remembering) 2m

a) The female black bucks have horns.

b) The black bucks can run very fast when they are chased.

Section – B (Writing Skills, Grammar – 30 marks)

III. Write a letter to your friend inviting him / her to spend a weekend with you.

(Applying) 8m

IV. With the help of the clues given below write a story and give a title to it. (Creating)

8m

Robert Bruce the king of Scotland – wanted to free his country from the English – challenged

the English time and again but in vain – fought many battles but was defeated – greatly disappointed

ran away from his country and hid himself in a cave – saw a spider in a cave climbing up the roof –

the spider falls repeatedly but tries again – at last it succeeds – the king learns a lesson – collected a

large army and fought against the English king and won.

V. Choose the correct option and complete the following sentences with the correct degrees of

comparison. (Applying) 3m

1. This is much _________film than the last one.

a) good b) better c) best

2. The weather has been quite _______lately.

a) pleasant b) more pleasant c) most pleasant

3. Is this the _________ you can run?

a) fastest b) faster c) fast.

VI. Pick out the words that have silent letter from the group of words. (Analysing) 2m

1. __________

2. __________

3. ___________

4. ___________

VII. Fill in the blanks with suitable Conjunctions. (Applying) 3m

1. Akshay could not come to the wedding _______ he was not in town.

a) but b) because c) if

2. Susan tried very hard, _________she could not solve the puzzle.

a) and b) or c) but

3. We can take her along _____ she wants to come.

a) if b) so c) when

VIII. Identify what type the following sentences are: declarative, interrogative,

imperative or exclamatory. (Anlaysing) 4m

1. How delicious the fruit cake is! ___________

2. Avoid junk food. ___________

3. Do you like adventure stories? ________

4. Birds fly in the sky. _____

IX. Rearrange the jumbled sentences. (Understanding) 2m

1. brightly / the / summer / in / sun / shines

2. helped / the / Robin Hood / poor

Section – C (Literature – 30 marks)

X. Read the extract and answer the questions that follow. 2m

a) Well, well go and play till the light fades away.

Q1. Who spoke the above words? (Remembering)

a) children b) nurse c) poet

Q2. What does the phrase ‘till the light fades away’ mean? (Remembering)

a) until it becomes dark b) till the lights are off c) till it is day

b) The wise king contemplated for some time. 2m

Q1. Who does the wise king refer to? (Understanding)

Q2. What does the word ‘contemplated’ mean in the above extract? (Remembering)

a) cool out b) thought c) purpose

c) He felt frightened at first, for the wind moaned dismally over the empty fields. 2m

Q1. What does the word dismally mean in the above sentence? (Remembering)

a) gloomily b) hopefully c) utterly

Q2. The opposite of empty is _______ (Remembering)

a) profuse b) full c) whole

d) They shall not laugh at you; if they do I shall tell them not to. 2m

Q1. Who spoke the above words? (Remembering)

a) Jack b) Demi c) Mr Bhaer

Q2. Whom does ‘they’ refer to in the above sentence? (Understanding)

XI. Answer the following questions:

1. Why do the children think that the day is not over yet? (Understanding) 4m

2. What was the difference between the two garlands? (Understanding) 2m

3. Name the circus people mentioned in the poem. (Remembering) 4m

4. Which season is this story set in? And what food did Oliver have with him? (Understanding) 2m

5. Which instrument does Nat play? And what was Jack good at? (Remembering) 2m

6. How did the family climb to the tree house after dinner? (Remembering) 2m

XII. Read the comprehension and answer the following questions.

1. Diseases can make any one sick regardless of their race. Fear and anxiety about COVID – 19

can cause people to avoid or reject others even though they are not at risk for spreading the

virus.

2. Older adults and people of any age with underlying health conditions, such as diabetes, lung

disease, or heart disease, are at greater risk of severe illness for COVID – 19.

3. Someone who has completed quarantine or has been released from isolation does not pose a risk

of infection to other people.

1.Replace the correct synonym for the underlined word.

Fear and anxiety about COVID – 19 can cause people to avoid or reject others. (Analysing) 1m

a) scare b) anger c) calm

2. Choose the correct spelling. (Remembering) 1m

a) disaese b) disease c) desiese

3. A person who has completed quarantine or isolation does not pose a risk of infection to other

people. (True / False) (Understanding) 1m

4. Older adults and people of any age with underlying health conditions, such as _____, ___, or ___

are at greater risk of severe illness from COVID – 19. (Understanding) 3m

Bonus Question Note: Bonus question is not meant for evaluation. It is only to test logical thinking skills of the child.

Q. Write a related word on the blank. Use the help box.

1. Lightning ________ 2. Keen _______ 3. Wood ______ 4. Cold _______

*****ALL THE BEST*****

SANGHAMITRA SCHOOL

2-32, Nizampet Road, Hydernagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad

Class: V Annual Examination– 2019-2020 Max Marks: 80

Subject: English Time: 3 hours

Date:

Lessons: 1.The Golden Nugget, 2. Birbal, the Wise, 4. Uncle Podger Hangs a Picture,

6. Strange Sports, Poems – 3. Magic Hat, The Arrow and the Song

Objectives:

To check the learners’ attention and comprehension.

To prepare the learner to read questions independently.

To check the general understanding of grammar concepts and effective use of language.

To teach time management.

Assessment Criteria:

Section – A

- Correct answer – full marks will be awarded.

- Wrong answer zero marks.

Section – B

- Grammatically correct sentences without any spelling error carries full marks.

- Ten spelling errors and punctuation errors one mark will be deducted.

Section – C

- For eight spelling errors one mark will be deducted.

- For depicting correct value full marks will be awarded.

- Sentence structure and spelling errors ¼ mark will be deducted.

Instructions:

Read every question carefully.

Write neatly by writing correct question number and leaving finger space.

Check your paper before submitting.

This question paper is designed according to the New Bloom’s Taxonomy testing skills.

- Creating, Evaluating and Analysing questions are High order thinking questions (HOTS)

- Applying and Understanding are Middle order thinking questions.

- Remembering are Low order thinking questions.

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Section – A (Reading – 20 marks)

I. a) Comprehension. 8m

The Successful Spider

King Bruce of Scotland was under the rule of an English King.

He wanted to make Scotland a free country.

He fought many battles to fulfil his wish but due to his bad luck,

he failed every time. He ran away from the battlefield to a nearby jungle.

He entered a cave to escape being captured.

He was disappointed altogether.

All of a sudden, he saw a spider falling down from its web. He began to watch

the spider. The spider went up again but after climbing a short distance it fell down again.

It tried again but all in vain. Many attempts were made by the spider but without any

success. In one of its attempts the spider fell down senseless. The king thought that it would

not try any more. As soon as the spider came into senses, it began to climb again. It was its

seventh attempt. This time it succeeded in its ambition. The king was much pleased at its

success. He learnt a lesson from the spider. He came out of the cave. Within a month he

gathered a large army and fought the battle. He became successful like the spider.

1.Identify the correct spelling. (Analysing) 1m

a) sucesful b) successful c) successfull

2. Read the sentences carefully and identify the incorrect sentence. (Analysing) 1m

a) He entered a cave to escape.

b) The spider attempted for seven times.

c) Finally the spider failed in its attempts.

3. This time it succeeded in its ambition.

The underlined word can be replaced by (Understanding) 1m

a) achieved b) fail c) miss

4. Choose another title for the passage. (Applying) 1m

a) The success b) The winning spirit c) King Bruce

5. Fill the gaps (Remembering) 2m

As soon as the spider ______ came into senses, it began to _____ again.

6. Write True or False. (Remembering) 2m

a) King Bruce wanted to make Scotland a free country.

b) The king learnt a lesson from the spider.

b) Comprehension.

1. Read the sentences carefully and write True or False. 2m

a) Coronavirus mostly spreads from an infected person to others through close personal

contact. ( )

b) The symptoms are fever, cough, difficulty in breathing. ( )

c) The affected person must stay at home. ( )

d) As on 22nd

January 571 cases were identified in Japan. ( )

2. Identify the correct spelling. (Remembering) 1m

a) caronaviras b) coronaviros c) coronavirus

3. Unscramble the letters to form a word. (Creativity) 2m

a) NEVERPTION b) ESUACEB

4. Complete the blanks. (Understanding) 4m

Coronavirus ________ affects ________ tract of ________, including _______

5. Identify the incorrect statement. (Analysing) 1m

(i) Maintain hand hygiene. (ii) Avoid close contact with sick people.

(iii) Cover your eyes and mouth. (iv) Stay home when sick.

a) (i) and (ii) b) all the above c) only (iii)

6. Choose the best synonym for the underlined words. 2m

(i) It is mostly spread from an infected person to others.

a) protected b) purified c) affected

(ii) Prevention is better because there’s no cure.

a) support b) precaution c) continuation

Section – B ( Writing and Grammar - 30 marks)

II a) Story Writing.

Complete the story with the given hints in 10-12 sentences. Give a title and moral to

the

story. (Creating) 8m

A tiger dozing under a tree – mosquito came buzzing by – Tiger angry – started hitting

mosquito – hit on his own cheek – hit his own nose – Tiger went away quietly – mosquito

called and said – don’t be so proud.

b) Letter Writing. (Evaluating) 8m

Write a letter to the commissioner GHMC requesting him to instruct the concerned staff to

take away the street dogs to a safe place.

III. Grammar

a) Rearrange the words to frame a sentence. Identify the subject and predicate. (Creating)

2m

1. works / brother / My / in / bank / a

2. seven / rainbow / A / has / colours

b) Choose the correct option and complete the blanks. (Understanding) 2m

1. The audience cheered _______ (when / and) he did a headstand.

2. People will respect you only _______ (if /but) you are polite.

3. The baby was hiding _______ (behind / above) the door.

4. Manoj tied his answer sheets _______ (with / to) a piece of thread.

c) Select the best word to frame a sentence. (Applying) 2m

1. We must _________ (pray / prey) to God every day.

2. My uncle’s _________ (son / sun) is my cousin.

3. Please ____________ the audience and take your hands away from your _________.

(face – face / phase-phase)

4. We decided to ______ our car near the _____. (park – park / place – place)

d) Match the following. (Applying) 2m

1. we’re ( ) a) dishonest

2. honest ( ) b) we are

3. put ( ) c) board

4. cup ( ) d) put

e) Identify the verb in the given pictures. (Analysing) 2m

(i) (ii)

f) Read the sentences carefully and write Yes / No. (Remembering) 4m

1. The article ‘an’ is a Definite article.

2. The article ‘The’ is a Definite article.

3. The article ‘a’ is used when the next word starts with a consonant sound.

4. The articles ‘a, an’ are called Indefinite articles.

Section – C

IV. a) Extracts. 4m

1. we can forget all our worries in the sweetly scented pine forest. (Remembering)

a) Whom does ‘we’ refer to in the above sentence?

b) Why did the two friends wanted to forget their worries?

2. In this unusual sport, players use their toes to fight with each other. (Remembering)

a) The sport discussed in the above sentence is _____

(i) chess boxing (ii) toe wrestling competition

b) Where was the sport first played?

(i) Derbyshire (India) (ii) Derbyshire (England)

b) Answer the following:

3. What did the two friends do with the golden Nugget? (Understanding) 2m

4. How did Mayadas plan to serve the guests? Who gave the idea to him?

(Understanding)2m

5. Complete the poem ‘The Magic Hat’. (Remembering) 2m

I was at a ______show last Sunday,

where a man in a _____________ cape

________ rabbits and carrots out of a hat

while we sat with our ________ agape.

6. Where did Uncle Podger cut himself and how? (Understanding) 2m

7. Write first four lines of the poem ‘The Arrow and the Song’. (Remembering) 4m

8. Name the strange sports discussed in the lesson. Explain any one sport which you liked

the

most? (Understanding) 4m

Value Based Question

9. Ki-Wu and Pao-Shu were very good friends in the lesson ‘The Golden Nugget’. Do you

feel it is good to have friends like them, Why? 3m

10. We all know Birbal is clever, wise and witty. Would you like to be like Birbal, why? 3m

Read the passage below and answer the given questions.

Our postmaster, being city bred (born) did not find it easy to mix with the village folk.

He had found a lot of time on his hands as there wasn’t much work. He tried to spend some

of it writing poetry, poems which said how happy he would be if he could spend the rest of

his days gazing (looking) at the trembling leaves and the passing clouds.

11. ‘He tried to spend some of it writing poetry, poems.’ 2m

a) The word it in the above sentence refers to (Understanding)

(i) time (ii) place

b) He in the above sentence refers to (Understanding)

(i) poet (ii) postmaster

12. Complete the blanks. (Understanding) 2m

a) He had ________ a lot of time on his ______ as there wasn’t much work.

b) The full form of wasn’t is ______ (Remembering)

(i) was not (ii) was

Bonus Question

Note: Bonus question is not meant for evaluation. It is only to test logical thinking skills of the child.

Write any four words related to

*****ALL THE BEST*****

cooking

Eg: boil cricket

Eg: bat

SANGHAMITRA SCHOOL

2-32, Nizampet Road, Hydernagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad

Class: VI Annual Examination– 2019-2020 Max Marks: 80

Subject: English Time: 3 hours

Date:

Lessons (T.B): 3,5,6,7,8,9,10 & 13.

Non-detail: 1,2,3 & 4.

Objectives:

To focus on presentation and time management.

To assess analytical, application, evaluation and understanding skills.

To evaluate fluency, accuracy, spellings and sentence structure.

Assessment Criteria:

Section – A - Full marks will be awarded for correct answer.

Section B and C - Marks will be awarded according to the break up given against the

question.

Instructions:

Read the questions thoroughly before attempting.

Present the answer neatly and underline the key points.

Check your answers carefully before submitting.

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Section – A (Reading – 20 marks)

A1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. 8m

There was an old woman who was always in tears. One day a monk asked her why

she was always so sad. “It’s like this,” said the woman, “one of my daughters is married to

an umbrella seller while the other is married to a noodle maker. If it’s sunny I feel sorry for

the daughter who is married to the umbrella seller because I know her husband will not sell

any umbrellas that day. If it’s cloudy and looks like it’s going to rain, I feel sorry for my

other daughter. Noodles have to be dried in the sun and if it’s raining I know her husband

won’t have any noodles to sell the next day. In these parts, it’s nearly always either cloudy

or sunny. That is why I’m always so sad. You will agree with me that it’s not at all possible

for me to be happy in the circumstances.”

“As a matter of fact, you are one of the fortunate few who are ideally placed to be

happy at all times,” said the monk. “If next time it’s raining, do not think of your daughter

who is married to the noodle maker. Think only of your daughter who is married to the

umbrella seller. Imagine his joy and your daughter’s joy. Take delight in their happiness. If

it’s sunny, think only of the daughter who is married to the noodle maker. Imagine her

husband’s joy at being able to make so much noodles. Imagine your daughter’s joy. Take

delight in their happiness.

The woman did as the monk advised and from then on nobody ever saw her with a sad

face. She was always smiling. She became known as the ‘smiling woman’.

1. Why was the woman never happy? (Analysing)

a) because she was worried about her daughters.

b) because she was scared to be happy.

c) because she didn’t have an umbrella.

d) because she could not eat noodles.

2. What was the main cause for the woman’s unhappiness? (Analysing)

a) the monk’s advice b) her daughter’s quarrel

c) her sons-in-law d) the changing weather

3. What does the monk tell the woman in order to make her happy? (Applying)

a) she must be happy only when it rains.

b) she must be happy only when the sun shines.

c) she was one of the unlucky women he had met.

d) she was one of the lucky few to possibly be happy.

4. When the woman spoke to the monk, she expected him to ________ (Evaluating)

a) consider her as being unreasonable.

b) understand the reason for her unhappiness.

c) advise her about how to tackle the weather change.

d) use his spiritual powers to prevent the changes in the weather.

5. What was the solution to the woman’s problem? (Understanding)

a) she decided to use an umbrella always and in any weather.

b) she stopped worrying unnecessarily as advised by the monk.

c) she decided to eat only noodles, whatever be the weather.

d) she listened to her daughters’ advice as the weather changed.

6. The aim of the story is ________ (Evaluating)

a) to narrate an incident to entertain the readers.

b) to highlight the importance of seasons.

c) to advice the readers to eat noodles.

d) to convey the message of seeking happiness

7. Which word in the first paragraph means the same as ‘situation’? (Analysing)

8. The phrase ‘one of the fortunate few’ means (Analysing)

a) you are very unlucky b) you are one among the lucky ones

c) you are being selfish d) you are not considered good

A2. Read the passage and answer the questions that follow. 12m

In early 2020, a new virus began generating headlines all over the world because of

the unprecedented speed of its transmission. From its origin in a food market in Wuhan,

China in December 2019 to countries as far-flung as the Unites States and the Phillippines,

the virus has affected tens of thousands, with a rising death toll now over 4000. Inspite of

the global panic in the news about this virus, you are unlikely to contract corona virus unless

you have been in contact with someone who is confirmed to have the virus.

Corona virus are zoonotic. This means they first develop in animals before

developing in humans. For the virus to pass from animal to humans, a person has to come

into close contact with an animal that carries the infection. Once the virus develops in

people, coronaviruses can be spread from person to person through respiratory droplets.

This is a technical name for the wet stuff that moves through the air when you cough or

sneeze. The viral material hangs out in these droplets and can be breathed into the

respiratory tract (your windpipe and lungs) where the virus can then lead to an infection.

1. The virus which made headlines in early 2020 is ________

a) SARS b) MERS c) SWINE FLU d) COVID-19

2. COVID – 19 spreads through ______

a) air b) water c) contact d) bite

3. Zoonotic means the virus develops in ___________before developing in humans.

a) birds b) mammals c) animals d) humans

4. It originated in a market in China _____ (Analysing)

a) super market b) vegetable market c) food market d) malls

5. Pick the word which means the same as ‘confusion’ in first paragraph. (Analysing)

6. In which country did coronavirus originate? (Remembering)

7. Unscramble the letters to form a word which means – relating to or affecting respiration.

(Creating)

sepirarorty

8. Choose the correct spelling.

a) unpresidented b) unprecedented c) unprecidented d) unpricedented

9. Say whether the following statement is true or false.

The viral material can be breathed into the respiratory track. ( )

10. Pick the word which means the opposite of ‘normal’ in first sentence of first paragraph.

(Analysing)

11. What is corona virus? How does it spread? (Understanding)

Section – B (Writing Skills and Grammar – 30 marks)

I. Write a letter to your Principal suggesting introduction of martial arts in your school for

fitness as well as self-defense. (Applying) 8m

II. Use the given outline and frame your own story in about 100 to 150 words.

(Creating)

10m

Two men ….one cheerful ….no worries …. believed all would be well …. the other full

of worries…. worried about old age…… not able to work …. No money …. May have to beg

…. might go blind ……. wants to know what blindness would be like …. walks with eyes shut

…. does not see purse full of gold …. companion spots it …. picks up …. thanks god.

III. In the following passage one word has been omitted from each line. There is a slash

(/) where the word has been omitted. Write the omitted word in the space provided.

(Analysing)6x½ =

3m

Tom could not swim well because the waves / too a) ________

strong / him and he sank into the water. b) ________

For some time, he / not know where c) _______

he was. But / waves carried him to the shore, d) _______

where he / on the wet sand, almost dead. e) _______

After a while he / up and looked around for his friends. f) ________

IV. Unscramble the jumbled words to form sentences. (Creating) 4x1=4m

1. weighs / warm air / less than / so / and / rises / it cold air

2. Anjali / the / room / being / was / cleaned / by

3. on / televisions / internet / the/ accessed / is

4. many / festivals / celebrated / in / types / India / of / are

V. Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. (Applying) 4x½=2m

1. William is going ______ plane to Andaman.

a) in b) by c) on d) with

2. I hope this town has easy access _____ a railway station.

a) for b) to c) by d) with

3. Get ______ the bus, it is about to start.

a) up b) on c) into d) up to

4. The new pharmacy is ______ the new school.

a) beside b) besides c) on d) up

VI. Fill in the blanks using the appropriate conjunction. (Applying) 6x½= 3m

1. I plan to take my vacation _____ in June ____ in July.

a) whether / or b) either / or c) as / if

2. ______ I have salad for dinner, _____ I can have ice cream for dessert

a) if / then b) when / than c) whether / or

3. Carol wanted to drive to Colorado, ____ Bill insisted that they fly.

a) and b) or c) but

4. She’s honest _____ everyone trusts her.

a) if b) so c) when

5. _____ do we enjoy summer vacation, _______ we enjoy winter break.

a) whether / or b) not only / but also c) either / or

6. You have to be on time; ______ you’ll miss the train.

a) however b) otherwise c) nonetheless

Section – C (Litreature – 30 marks)

I. Read the extract and answer the questions.

a) “I’m sure you must be weary dear,

with soaring up so high

will you rest up on my little bed?”

1. In what way did the spider show his concern?

2. Does the fly agree to rest on his bed?

b) “I’m the king of jungle, the jungle is mine.”

1. Why did the lion say that the jungle belonged to him?

2. Whom was the lion afraid of and why?

II. Answer any FIVE of the following questions in 30 to 40 words each.

(Understanding) 5x2=10m

1. What are the subtle ways in which the lady manages to deceive Horace Danby into

thinking

she is the lady of the house?

2. What kind of a person was the veterinary surgeon?

3. How did the spider flatter the fly? What happened in the end?

4. What change came over Timothy when he was about six months old?

5. How did the little sea gull’s mother help him to fly?

6. Why did the lion believe that it was being attacked?

III. Answer ONE of the following. (Understanding) 8m

Whose face carried more bad luck: King Krishnadevaraya or Reddappa. Justify with

reference to Tenali Raman in a bad luck face. Write in about 100 to 150 words.

(Evaluating)

OR

Why did Grandfather want the tiger to be put into another cage? What did he come to

know

in the end? Write in about 100 to 150 words. (Analysing)

IV. Answer ONE of the following. (Analysing) 8m

How did the lady manage to deceive Horace Danby? Even though Horace was a

meticulous

planner he faltered. Where did he go wrong and why? Explain in 100 to 150 words.

OR

How does Ausable manage to make Max believe that there is a balcony attached to his

room? What makes it a convincing story? Assess in about 100 to 150 words.

Bonus Question

Note: Bonus question is not meant for evaluation. It is only to test logical thinking skills of the chld.

1. I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but come alive with wind.

What am I?

2. I come from a mine and get surrounded by wood always. Everyone uses me. What am I?

*****ALL THE BEST*****

SANGHAMITRA SCHOOL

2-32, Nizampet Road, Hydernagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad

Class: VII Annual Examination– 2019-2020 Max Marks: 80

Subject: English Time: 3 hours

Lessons (T.B): Dad Bakes a Lemon Cake, A Crow for all Seasons, The Amazing

Dabbawalas of Mumbai, Four Priceless Chinese Vases Smashed, From a

Railway Carriage, The Dog who walked through Fire and The Daffodils.

Non-detail: Footprints without Feet, The Making of a Scientist, The Necklace,

The Hack Driver and Bholi.

Objectives:

To read and comprehend extended texts.

To use appropriate vocabulary and write logically.

Develop the ability to think critically and creatively.

Manage time affectively.

To test the knowledge of the language aspects.

Assessment Criteria:

Section – A and Grammar: Correct answers will be awarded full marks.

Section B (Writing Skills): Marks will be awarded according to the break up.

Section C: One mark will be deducted for every 8 spelling errors.

Instructions:

Maintain neatness and underline the key words.

Do not exceed the prescribed word limit.

You may attempt any section at a time.

Questions of that particular section must be attempted in the correct order.

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Section – A (Reading – 20 marks)

A.1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the

most appropriate option. 8m

1. Can you draw? Your answer to this question reveals a lot about your brain and the way

you integrate your right and left hemispheres. The left side of the brain is the dominant

half. It excels at verbal, analytical, rational and logical tasks. It uses words to describe

and define, to figure things out step by step, draw conclusions based on facts and logic –

all outcomes of Linear Thinking.

2. In contrast, the right side of the brain relies on non-verbal cues to process perceptions. It

is good at tasks requiring the ability to see similarities, to understand how parts fit

together as a whole, has insight to give you that great sense of achievement you express

with a ‘aha’.

3. If your answer to the above question whether or not you can draw, is, “No, I’m pathetic,”

it is likely your left brain is being a bit of a thug. Meanwhile, the right side feebly keeps

trying to get attention. You can almost hear it say, “Oh, pick me please!”.

4. Look for ways to plunge yourself into that discomfort zone. Whether we’re tackling a

picture or a problem, the key to jump-starting your right brain lies in shifting your

perspective. Give your right side of the brain its chance to shine. You can enhance your

creativity and imagination.

1. ‘dominant’ in para 1 can be replaced by _________. (Remembering)

a) arrogant b) commanding c) wise d) inferior

2. What changes would you make to the word describe to make it an adjective?

(Remembering)

a) described b) describing c) description d) describable

3. What does the author mean by the underlined phrase –‘fit together as a whole’?

(Remembering)

a) join to make a circle. b) join in a right way.

c) same pieces put together. d) join tightly.

4. Which of the following words mean the opposite of the word ‘feebly’? (Remembering)

a) awkwardly b) weakly c) carefully d) firmly

5. What is the main message of the 4th passage? (Remembering)

a) challenges are meant to be met and overcome. b) challenges paralyse us.

c) a challenge is an obstacle. d) don’t fight the challenges.

6. Which suffix would you add to the word ‘require’ to make it a noun? (Remembering)

a) –ity b) –ment c) –ness d) –ance

7. Which of the following words has the common letters ‘ion’ pronounced the same way as

in

‘concession’? (Remembering)

a) erosion b) immersion c) permission d) provision

8. What does the phrase jump-starting mean in the passage? (Remembering)

a) to start with jumping b) to revive something

c) give a bounce to something d) appearing suddenly

A 2. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. 12m

1. The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic is an ongoing pandemic of coronavirus disease

2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-

CoV-2). The outbreak was first identified in Wuhan, Hubei, China, in December 2019 and

recognised as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 11 March 2020.

As of 16 March, over 169,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in over 150

countries and territories, with major outbreaks in mainland China, Europe, Iran,

and South Korea among others. More than 6,500 people have died from the disease and

over 77,000 have recovered.

2. The virus primarily spreads between people in a way similar to influenza, via respiratory

droplets from coughing and sneezing. The time between exposure and symptom onset is

typically five days, but may range from two to fourteen days. Symptoms are most often

fever, dry cough, and shortness of breath. Complications may

include pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome.

3. Public health responses have included national pandemic preparedness and response

plans, travel restrictions, quarantines, curfews, event postponements and cancellation,

and facility closures. Schools and universities have closed either on a nationwide or local

basis in at least 61 countries, affecting around 600 million students.

4. Prevention suggestions include good hygiene, such as washing hands, avoiding touching

the eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands, coughing / sneezing into a tissue and

putting the tissue directly into a dustbin and wearing a surgical mask in public. Social

distancing measures are also recommended to prevent transmission.

5. As of 13 March 2020, there is no vaccine against COVID-19. A number of private

companies and research institutions are developing vaccines. An international research

programme, coordinated by Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations has

identified and is funding development of three possible vaccine candidates. Nevertheless,

none of these is expected to complete clinical trials before 2021.

2.1 Pick out the words from the passage which mean the same as the following:

(Understanding) 4m

1. Sudden eruption (para 1): ____________

2. difficult situation or obstacle (para 2): ___________

3. blockage or prohibit. (para 4): _________

4. transport or deliver (para 4): _______

2.2 State whether the following are true or false. (Understanding) 4m

1.The virus spreads only through animals. ( )

2. Hygiene plays an important role in controlling the virus. ( )

3. Travel restrictions can completely cure the virus. ( )

4. Efforts to develop a vaccine is ongoing in many countries. ( )

2.3 Answer the following questions. (Understanding) 4m

1. Write any FOUR ways which help in preventing the transmission of carona virus.

2. How does the virus spread between people and what are its symptoms?

Section – B (Writing Skills and Grammar – 30 marks)

III. Letter Writing. (Applying – 100-130 words) 8m

Q. You are Suman / Sohan, a resident of Mumbai.

You are interested in doing a short term course

in ‘Computer Programming’ during summer vacation.

Recently, you have come across an advertisement in the newspaper.

Write a letter to the Manager of M.S Computer Academy, seeking necessary information

like duration, charges, dress code, etc. (Content – 4m, Fluency – 2m, Accuracy – 2m)

Format: 1. Sender’s address, 2. Date, 3. Receiver’s address, 4. Subject, 5. Salutation, 6.

Body of the letter, 7. Subscription, 8. Name

IV. Story Writing. (Creating – 150-180 words) 10m

Develop an interesting story starting with the following sentences.

Supply a suitable title. (content – 5m, fluency – 2 ½ m, accuracy- 2 ½ m)

Satish was excited as he was packing for his summer vacation

visit to his grandparents. This time he wanted to trek in the mountains nearby………..

V. Rearrange the given words / phrases to form meaningful sentences. (Understanding)

4m

1. greatest mysteries / bird life/ migration is / one of the /of

2. children / are / many / still / employed / factories /in

3. is / good / for both / and / early rising / old/ young

4. wasted / is / unnecessarily / a lot of / on marriages/ money

VI. Editing – Omission. (Understanding) 4m

The following passage has not been edited. A word has been omitted in each line. Write the

missing word along with the words that come before and after it.

Eg: When the class X English exam over, the Deputy

1. Commissioner’s son told his father for one

2. question, he had written that his father was washer

man

3. as he didn’t know spelling of the word

4. commissioner and did not want lose mark.

VII. Fill in the blanks with suitable words from the options given in the brackets.

(Remembering)

4m

1. He looks very fit _____________ of his age. (instead, inspite, unless, in case)

2. She ________ up early in the morning daily. (wake, wakes, woke, will wake)

3. That story _________be true. Who knows! (must, could, should, ought)

4. The beautifully ___________sweater was made by hand.

(embroidery, embroidered, embroider, embroidering)

Section – C (Literature – 30 marks)

VIII. Answer any ONE of the following extracts. 4m

Faster than fairies, faster than witches,

Bridges and houses, hedges and ditches;

And charging along like troops in a battle

All though the meadows the horses and cattle.

1. What is faster than fairies and witches? (Remembering)

2. Name the literary device used in the third line. (Remembering)

3. _______ can replace ‘ditches’. (drains, abandons, junks) (Remembering)

Before word Answer After word

Exam was over

1.

2.

3.

4.

4. Meadows mean _______. (barren, spicy, pastures) (Remembering)

OR

For oft, when on my couch I lie

In vacant or in pensive mood,

They flash upon that inward eye

Which is the bliss of solitude;

1. What did the poet spot while wandering? (Remembering)

2. How did the poet feel after they flash that inward eye? (Remembering)

3. pensive means ________. (uncaring, ignorant, thoughtful) (Remembering)

4. Another word for solitude is _______. ( shelter, isolation, waste) (Remembering)

IX. Answer any FIVE of the following. 10m

1.Who added to the confusion and how, when dad was baking a cake? (Remembering)

2. Why did the crow’s friends grumble and mutter to themselves a bit? (Remembering)

3. What is the work of the leader of a team of dabbawalas? (Remembering)

4. How would you assess Griffin as a scientist? (Remembering)

5. What qualities are required to be a successful scientist? (Non detail)(Remembering)

6. What lessons did you learn from the lesson, ‘The Necklace’? (Understanding)

X. Answer any ONE of the following in about 100-150 words. 8m

(content – 4m, accuracy – 2m, fluency – 2m)

Justify the saying, ‘A dog is undoubtedly man’s best friend’ giving instances from the

lesson, ‘The Dog Who Walked Through The Fire’. (Evaluating)

OR

Describe how Tenali Raman taught the king Krishnadevaraya that a human life is far more

valuable than a vase. (Evaluating)

XI. Answer any ONE of the following in 100-150 words. 8m

(content – 4m, accuracy – 2m, fluency – 2m)

‘Appearances are deceptive.’ Justify the quote in the light of the lesson, ‘The Hack Driver’.

(Analysing)

OR

How did Bholi’s teacher play an important role in changing the course of her life?

(Analysing)

Bonus Question.

Note: Bonus question is not meant for evaluation. It is only to test logical thinking skills of the child.

Q. I am a box that holds keys without locks, yet my keys can unlock your deepest senses.

What am I?

*****ALL THE BEST*****

SANGHAMITRA SCHOOL 2-32, Nizampet Road, Hydernagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad

Annual Examination - 2019-2020

Class: VIII Marks: 80

Subject: English Time: 3 hours

Date: Les- The Tyger, Attila, The crazy costume drama, The death of a tree, The stamp album, Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer,

After all, You’re faster Fenay.

Objectives:

Testing comprehension, analytical, evaluation, creativity and application skills.

Testing accuracy and fluency

Focusing on presentation skills and time management.

Assessment Criteria:

For Sec-A– Full mark is awarded if the answer is correct.

Sec-B & C-Marks are allotted according to the break up given against the questions.

Instructions:

Utilize the reading time effectively.

Understand the questions before attempting.

Present answers neatly by underlining the key points.

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Section A (Reading- 20 marks)

I. Read the following passage carefully: (Understanding) 12 marks

1.In 1924, two brothers inherited their father’s craft and opened Dassler Brothers’ Shoes Factory

in the town. Very soon, by virtue of learning from their father’s outstanding shoe making craft

over years, a different style sole was invented by them. They nailed some pegs into soles so as to

keep from slip. Despite of being odd, they did more than most when people wore slippery shoes.

With this kind of shoes being popular in the town, some of the residents from surrounding towns

began to come to order these shoes.

2.For the bigger market, the little brother Adolf came up with a marketing idea that let customers

try for free. This kind of commercial sales had never been heard at that moment. After a month,

with the experience of trying, the customers all flooded into the factory. Some of them bought the

shoes at once and some continued to order. Since that, Dassler Brothers’ Shoes Factory won the

big market.

3.At that time, the German people were very fond of soccer, even though sports were not popular

at all. Their mania to soccer was matchless in the world or even could be described as demonic.

Consequently, a good pair of soccer shoes became almost all the German people’s dreams.

Dassler brothers had a keen business sense even when they were only children, and they began to

study again in the factory and design football shoes at once. The very simple design may seem

outdated today, but at the time they were totally new and advance design.

4.Several years later, the brothers built a bigger shoes factory and began to seel to the whole

Germany. The new factory was named as Adidas Factory which was the predecessor of today’s

famous Adidas. In the third and fourth decade of the 20th century, the brothers’ shoes became

well known in larger areas and they kept enlarging their business. Especially, the track and field

star Jesse Owens wore the spiked shoes made by Dassler brothers and got four championships in

the1936 Berlin Olympic Games. This set the whole sporting world on fire and Dassler brohters’

name was known by more and more people.

1.1 On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer the following questions in 30-

40 words each. 4 x 2 = 8m

a) How did the brothers improve upon their father’s design?

b) Adolf came up with an innovative idea. What was it?

c) How were the brothers different from other businessmen?

d) How did the Adidas factory come into existence?

1.2 On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer the following: 4x1=4 m

a) The antonym of ‘reducing’ in para 4 is ______

(i) increasing (ii) sharing (iii) spreading (iv) enlarging

b) The synonym of ‘obsolete’ in para 3 is ____

(i) outdated (ii) simple (iii) demonic (iv) matchless

c) This was Adolf’s father who came up with a marketing idea of letting people try shoes

for tree.

d) The brothers soon understood that people in Germany were _______

II. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. (Understanding)

8 marks

1.The Canadian Rocky Mountains or the Canadian Rockies are breathtakingly beautiful mountains

and a precious ecosystem with a wealth of wildlife, lush forests including a large variety of flora,

ice-capped peaks, and among the most picturesque landscapes you will see in the world. Glaciers,

waterfalls, lakes, limestone caves, canyons and fossils of marine animals are part of this splendid

landscape.

2.The Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks are a UNESCO World Heritage site. According to the

UNESCO, this province has outstanding physical features – “Classic illustrations of glacial

geological processes – including ice fields, remnant valley glaciers, canyons and exceptional

examples of erosion and deposition – are found throughout the area. The Burgess Shale Cambrian

and nearby Precambrian sites contain important information about the earth’s evolution.”

3.For all these reasons, these mountains are also great for activities like hiking, fishing, trekking,

mountaineering, skilling, camping, and sightseeing. This presents a challenge to the authorities

because these beautiful mountains and valuable ecosystem could likely be a target for commercial

and economic exploitation.

4.So, how is this challenge being met? The Rockies are divided into many national parks. This

means these are protected areas with many controls in place regarding what can be done within

the area – whether by commercial organisations, other groups or the private visitor. This World

Heritage label also implies many responsibilities for protection and special care.

5.For example, there is the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site where four

national parks are part of this site – Banff, which is the most popular and visited; Jasper;

Kootenay; and Yoho. Besides, there are three British Columbia Provincial Parks – Hamber

Provincial Park, the Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park and Mount Robson Provincial Park.

These parks are known for their scenic splendour and together receive millions of visitors

annually.

6.The idea is to encourage tourism and allow visitors to enjoy the spectacular Rockies but to

ensure that it is done in harmony with the environment. Many hotels exhort their guests to help

them in being environment – friendly by asking them not to waste water or electricity. Some of

them provided guestroom amenity containers which are biodegradable. At some resorts you will

see environmental reminder tips in the rooms.

7.There is a strong civic consciousness ingrained within the citizens so that the environment is

preserved.

Attempt the following questions on the basis of the passage you have read:8 x 1= 8m

a) _________get attracted to these Rockies.

(i) The people who love hiking, fishing, trekking, etc. (iii) The environmentalists

(ii) The people who want to be eco-friendly. (iv) All of the above

b) The number of parks the Rockies are divided into are ______

(i) three (ii) four (iii) two (iv) five

c) Very few visitors like to visit these parks as rules are not in place. (True / False)

d) The National Park status has helped preserve the ecosystem. (True / False)

e) The Canadian Rockies have a precious ecosystem with a wealth of ______

f) These Rockies are also world ____ sites.

g) Amenity containers are provided to the guests in the guestroom that are ____

h) Find the word from the passage which means the same as ‘excellent’. (para 1)

Section- B (Writing and Grammar-30 marks)

III. Write a letter to the Editor of News Paper expressing concern over Dowry – A Social Evil.

(Application) 8 marks

IV. Write a story in about 150-200 words on the basis of the given outlines. (Creativity)

The illiterate boy – caught for pick pocketing – sent to juvenile prison – force to do lessons –

becomes sullen, rebellious – watches French comic film on T.V during recreation hour –

fascinated with the language – requested coaching classes – a French tourist guide today.

10 marks

V. Underline the error and write the correct word against it. (Applying) 4 marks

Incorrect Correct

During her travels all over India, Swami Vivekananda a) _______ _________

was deeply moved to see the appalling poverty or b) _______ _________

backwardness of masses. He is the first religious c) ________ _________

leader in India to understood and declare that the d) ________ _________

real cause of India’s downfall was the neglect of the masses.

VI. Fill up the given blanks choosing the most appropriate option. (Understanding)

4 marks

Many state governments are starting programmes (a)_____teach adults how to read and write,

how to farm, how to (b)______ healthier and take better care (c)______ the health of their

families. All this would lead (d) ______ overall development.

a) i) too ii) to iii) for iv) of b) i) lives ii) live iii) lived iv) living

c) i) of ii) off iii) for iv) with d) i) to ii) too iii) for iv) in

VII. Rearrange the words / phrases to form meaningful sentences. 4 marks

(Applying and creating)

a) innocent / unpolluted / and / a child /is

b) the nature / he is / made him / as / has

c) in accordance / his behaviour / with / is / his being

d) double standards / no / different faces / he has / no / and

Section C (Literature -30 marks)

VIII. Read the extract and answer the questions followed. (Application) 4 Marks

My limbs were now brittle and bare,

My roots were now shrunken and shrivelled,

No more for me the joyous twitter of birds,

No more did I harbour, and shelter, protect

The eggs and the fledglings so tender.

a) Explain the tone of the speaker. regret / melancholy / sad

b) The words shrunken and shrivelled means _________

c) Brittle and bare refer to _____

i) leaves ii) bones iii) trees iv) trunk

d) Figure of speech in the first two lines is _____

i) Alliteration ii) Metaphor iii) Personification iv) Simile

IX. Answer any FIVE of the following in not more than 30-40 words. 10 marks

1.Explain the role of ‘fishermen’ in the story ‘After All You are Faster Fenay.” (Understanding)

2. Pen down few words and expressions to say how god could create such a ferocious animal

like the ‘Tiger’. (Applying)

3. What role did Attila play in the lesson ‘Attila’? (Understanding)

4. Sight few words from the poem ‘Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer’ to say that they were a

notorious couple of cats. (Applying)

5. From the lesson ‘The Stamp Album’ What traits of Rajappa are devised? Should one

possess such? If Yes / No give reasons. (Analysing)

6. Who was Amit? What role did he play in the lesson ‘The Crazy Costume Drama’?

(Understanding)

X. Rajappa held the album tightly and sobbed his heart out. Explain in your own words what

circumstances led to this situation taking clues from the text. (Understanding and applying)

8 marks

XI. Answer any ONE of the following. (Applying) 8 marks

a) A brilliant scientist though he was, Griffin misused his scientific discovery. Justify the

given statement taking examples from the text.

OR

b) Summarize the story “Question of trust” briefly in about 150 words and write its moral

Bonus question: (Note: Bonus question is not meant for evaluation. It is to test the logical thinking skills of the students)

Imagine you’re in a room that’s filling up with water quickly. There are no windows or doors. How

do you get out?

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