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KCP SIDDHARTHA ADARSH RESIDENTIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL

Kanuru, Vijayawada – 520 007
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT – I (PAPER PEN TEST) 2014–15
Class : VI Marks : 30
Sub : English Time : 1 Hr.

Section – A
(Reading)
I. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
Newton was born in 1642 at Woolsthorpe in England. His father, a farmer, had died before
Newton was born. Newton’s mother was an intelligent lady. Newton had great affection and
regard for his mother. As a boy, he was greatly interested in scientific experiments. He loved to
play with mechanical toys and loved to make and fly kites. He invented a small windmill in his
childhood. He often watched the stars and made a number of sundials. Immediately after
joining college, Newton began to work on the problems that made him so famous. He made
many discoveries and inventions. He was a great scholar and genius. Many Scientists were
inspired by him.
4M
a. What did Newton invent as a young child?
b. In what kind of things was Newton interested as a boy?
c. How did Newton influence other scientists?
d. Give the meaning of each of the following words as used in the passage 1:
1. Regard 2. Genius
II. Read the following carefully and answer the questions that follow:
India has a large number of historical buildings. These buildings stand as a proof of our art and
culture. A visit to any of the historical buildings is both informative and exciting. It fills one’s
mind with the details of the past-rulers, their style of living, their dress, food habits as well as
the architecture of the past. Most of the historical buildings were built during the Mughal period.
No book of history can let us learn as much about a historical building as we do after seeing it.
Out of all the historical buildings, the Taj is really worth-seeing. It is one of the wonders of the
world. It was built by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz
Mahal in Agra. The Taj which is built of white and yellow marble is like a dream house in marble.
It is an emblem of true love. There are cypress trees, flowers and fountains on the area
surrounding it. It is built on the banks of river Yamuna. The Taj looks beautiful in a moonlit
night. Everybody who visits the Taj is enchanted by its beauty.
4M
a. Why is the Taj called an emblem of love?
b. Why do people prefer watching the Taj in a moonlit night?
c. What is the Taj made of?
d. Who was Sha Jahan?
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Section – B
(Writing)
III. Write a scary story in about five lines. 4M
Section – C
(Grammar)
IV. Identify whether the underlined noun is a concrete noun or abstract noun. 4 x ½ = 2M
a) Ravi has a dog. Everyone in the colony talks about his loyalty.
b) Solomon was known for his wisdom.
V. Create own similes. 2 x ½ = 1M
a) As fast as _______________.
b) As white as ____________.
VI. Identify the part of speech used in the words given in bold in the sentences. 8 x ½ = 4M
a) Babita studies hard.
b) He is a good boy.
c) I eat rice every day
d) Rajesh has a beautiful watch.
e) My team played well.
f) The book is on the table.
g) Ramu and Rahim are good friends.
h) What! is this true?
VII. Identify the subject and predicate. 2 x ½ = 1M
a) The sun rises in the east.
b) The children carried the box.
VIII.Add either –tion or –sion to make a new word.. 4 x ½ = 2M
a) act -
b) decide –
c) connect –
d) Define -
Section – D
(Literature)
IX. Answer the following questions in three or four lines. 4 x 2 = 8M
1. What does the statue look like?
2. What plan did the people of shilling have to escape the Japanese army?
3. Who is Bahadur? What does he look like?
4. What time of the day is it in The Listeners? How do you know?

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