Class 6 English: Sample Paper Solutions - 3 | Sample Papers For Class 6 PDF Download

General Instructions :

1. This paper consists of 4 sections :

• Section A: Reading: 20 marks
• Section B: Writing: 25 marks
• Section C: Grammar: 20 marks
• Section D: Literature: 25 marks

2. Attempt all the questions.
3. All the answers must be correctly numbered as in the question paper and answered in the answer sheet.
4. Ensure that questions for each section are answered together.
5. Read each question carefully and follow the instructions.

Section A (Reading)

Ans: (b)
Sol:  Albert Einstein is best known for his groundbreaking theory of relativity, which revolutionized our understanding of space and time, and for the iconic equation E=mc².

(ii) What was the significance of Einstein's work on the photoelectric effect?
(a) It contributed to the development of quantum theory.
(b) It helped in understanding the structure of atoms.
(c) It led to the discovery of the neutron.
(d) It resulted in the invention of the microscope.

Ans: (a)
Sol: Einstein's work on the photoelectric effect was a key contribution to the development of quantum theory, for which he won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921.

(iii) What does the word "revolutionized" mean in the context of the passage?
(a) Changed completely and fundamentally
(b) Became less significant
(c) Remained the same
(d) Was debated extensively

Ans: (a)
Sol: The word "revolutionized" in the passage refers to Einstein’s work that completely changed the scientific understanding of space, time, and gravity.

(iv) How did Einstein contribute beyond his scientific work?
(a) He became a leading politician.
(b) He advocated for peace, human rights, and political freedom.
(c) He focused solely on scientific research and discoveries.
(d) He worked on creating new technologies.

Ans: (b)
Sol: Beyond his scientific achievements, Einstein used his platform to advocate for peace and justice, speaking out against war and supporting human rights.

(v) Which prestigious award did Albert Einstein receive in 1921?
(a) The Nobel Prize in Chemistry
(b) The Nobel Prize in Peace
(c) The Nobel Prize in Physics
(d) The Fields Medal

Ans: (c)
Sol: Albert Einstein received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921 for his work on the photoelectric effect, a key contribution to the development of quantum theory.

Q2: Read the beautiful poem and answer the questions given below:      [2 × 5 = 10 Marks]
A kitten played in the soft, warm sun,
Chasing its tail, it had so much fun.
It leaped and purred, so happy and bright,
Rolling in the grass, full of delight.
The birds above sang a sweet song,
The kitten played all day long.
It stretched and yawned, and then took a nap,
Curled up tight in a soft little trap.
I watched the kitten, so small and sweet,
Its furry paws, its tiny feet.
The world was peaceful, the day so fine,
As the kitten and I enjoyed sunshine.

(i) The poem is talking about a
(a) kitten
(b) puppy
(c) bird
(d) squirrel

Ans:  (a)
Sol: The poem describes a kitten playing in the sun.

(ii) What did the kitten chase?
(a) A butterfly
(b) Its tail
(c) A ball
(d) A leaf

Ans:  (b) 
Sol: The kitten is chasing its own tail, as mentioned in the poem.

(iii) What did the kitten do after playing?
(a) Went for a walk
(b) Ate some food
(c) Took a nap
(d) Played some more

Ans: (c)
Sol: The kitten took a nap after playing, as described in the poem.

(iv) What did the boy do while the kitten played?
(a) He played with the kitten
(b) He watched the kitten
(c) He sang a song
(d) He went inside

Ans: (b) 
Sol: The boy watched the kitten as it played, as stated in the last stanza.

(v) A pair of rhyming words is
(a) fun-sun
(b) bright-night
(c) grass-mass
(d) play-day

Ans:  (a) 
Sol: "Fun" and "sun" rhyme in the poem.

Q3: Read the passage and answer the questions given below:        [2 × 5 = 10 Marks]
In the heart of a bustling city, there was a small park surrounded by tall buildings and busy streets. Despite the noise of the city, the park was a peaceful oasis. It had a beautiful garden with colorful flowers, tall trees that provided shade, and a small pond where ducks swam. People came to the park to relax, take a break from their busy lives, or go for a walk.
One day, a young girl named Maya visited the park after school. She had been feeling stressed with her homework and wanted a moment of peace. As she walked through the garden, she noticed an elderly man sitting on a bench, feeding the birds. The man had a kind smile, and Maya was drawn to him. She sat down next to him and smiled shyly.
The man looked at her and said, "The park is a place of calm, my dear. It teaches us to slow down and appreciate the little things in life." Maya was surprised. She had never thought of the park that way. She had always come to the park to escape her troubles, but now, she saw it as a place to truly be present and enjoy the beauty around her.
After a while, the man stood up and walked away, leaving Maya with her thoughts. As she sat there, watching the birds and listening to the rustling leaves, she realized that the park was more than just a place to escape—it was a reminder to appreciate the small moments and find peace in the present.

(i) What did Maya do when she visited the park?

Ans:  Maya walked through the garden, hoping to find peace after feeling stressed with her homework.

(ii) What did Maya notice about the elderly man in the park?

Ans:  Maya noticed that the elderly man was sitting on a bench, feeding the birds, and had a kind smile.

(iii) What lesson did the elderly man teach Maya?

Ans:  The elderly man taught Maya that the park was a place of calm and reminded her to slow down and appreciate the little things in life

(iv) Write whether the statements are ‘True’ or ‘False’.
(a) Maya was happy when she visited the park. 
(b) The elderly man was feeding the birds in the park. 
(c) Maya thought of the park only as a place to escape her troubles. 
(d) The elderly man stayed in the park for a long time. 

Ans: 
(a) False (She was feeling stressed with her homework.)
(b) True
(c) True
(d) False (The man stood up and walked away after a while.)

(v) How did Maya change her view of the park after talking to the elderly man?

Ans:  Maya realized that the park was not just a place to escape, but a place to appreciate the small moments and find peace in the present.

(vi) What did Maya learn from her time in the park?

Ans:  Maya learned to slow down, appreciate the beauty around her, and find peace in the present moment, rather than just escaping from her stress.

(vii) Write the opposites of:
(a) small _______
(b) calm _______

Ans:
(a) large
(b) chaotic

(viii) Summarize the key message of the passage.

Ans:  The key message of the passage is that taking time to appreciate the simple, calm moments in life can help us find peace and serenity, even in busy surroundings.

Section B (Writing)

Q4: You are Munish/Surekha, a resident of D-34, Ras Vihar, Dwarka, New Delhi. Open manholes in your colony have become a source of danger for the pedestrians and vehicle owners. Write a letter to the Municipal Commissioner complaining about this problem. Do not exceed 100 words.     [10 marks]

Ans: 
D-34, Ras Vihar
Dwarka, New Delhi
10th March, 20XX

The Municipal Commissioner
M.C.D., Delhi
Sub: Urgent Attention Required: Open Manholes in Ras Vihar

Dear Sir,
I am writing to bring to your immediate attention the unsanitary and dangerous conditions in Ras Vihar, Dwarka. Many manholes in our colony are left open, posing a serious risk to both pedestrians and vehicle owners. Additionally, several drains are broken, and dirty water is scattered on the roads, further exacerbating the situation.
I kindly request that you personally visit the area and take swift action to address this pressing issue. Your prompt intervention will ensure the safety of all residents.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Yours sincerely,
Munish/Surekha

Q5: Write a speech for the morning assembly on how we can protect endangered animals.   [15 marks]

Ans:  Protection of Endangered Animals
Good morning, everyone.
I stand before you today to speak about an urgent and crucial issue—the protection of endangered animals.
The extinction of any species is not just the loss of that species, but a loss to the entire ecosystem and biodiversity of our planet. Species become extinct when the necessary conditions for their survival are no longer available. While changes in soil patterns, climate, and water availability are natural factors that can contribute to extinction, it is human activities that play the most significant role in the loss of species.
Hunting, poaching, and illegal trade in animal products like meat, skin, ivory, and fur are some of the leading causes of this crisis. Unfortunately, economic interests often take precedence over the lives of these animals, leading to their ruthless exploitation.
Despite the efforts made by governments and wildlife organizations to protect endangered species, these efforts have clearly not been enough. Poachers and hunters frequently find ways to evade authorities and continue their harmful activities.
It is high time for all of us to join hands and take greater responsibility for the preservation of our planet’s fauna. We must work together to ensure that the protection of endangered species becomes a top priority, not just for governments but for each one of us. Our actions, no matter how small, can contribute to the survival of these species.
Thank you for your valuable time.

Section C (Grammar)

Q6: In the following, one word was omitted from each line. A slash '/' has been inserted where the word is missing. Write the missing word.        [½ × 8 = 4]

Ans: 

Q7: The following lines has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Write incorrect word and correction alongwith:    [1 × 5 = 5 Marks]

Ans: 

Q8: Rearrange the jumbled words into a meaningful sentence.       [½ × 2 = 1 Mark]
(a) a / is / sky / blue / the / today.
(b) the / with / she / her / went / park / friends / to.

Ans:
(a) The sky is blue today.
(b) She went to the park with her friends.

Q9: Change the voice of the following sentences:      [½ × 2 = 1 Mark]
(i) She will write a letter.
(ii) The dog bit the man.

Ans: 
(i) A letter will be written by her.
(ii) The man was bitten by the dog.

Q10: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs given in the brackets:        [½ × 2 = 1 Mark]
(i) By the time we __________ (arrive) at the station, the train __________ (leave).
(ii) They __________ (not like) ice cream. However, last night, they __________ (eat) some.

Ans: 
(i) arrived, had left
(ii) do not like, ate

Q11: Do as directed.         [8 Marks]
(a) Choose the correct verb and rewrite the sentences.
(i) She (read/reads) books every night before sleeping.

Ans:  She reads books every night before sleeping.

(ii) The sun (rise/rises) in the east every morning.

Ans:  The sun rises in the east every morning.

(b) Complete these questions using Have you ever... or Did you ever...?

(i) __________ seen a shooting star?

Ans:  Have you ever seen a shooting star?

(ii) __________ attend a music concert recently?

Ans:  Did you ever attend a music concert recently?

(c) Complete these words with ‘ei’ or ‘ie’.

(i) sh___ld

Ans:  shield

(ii) t___

Ans:  tie

(iii) s___ze

Ans:  seize

(iv) n___ce

Ans:  niece

(d) Form complex sentences by joining the two sentences with the help of conjunctions.

(i) He wanted to go for a run. It was raining heavily. (but)

Ans:  He wanted to go for a run, but it was raining heavily.

(ii) She studied for the test. She was very confident. (because)

Ans:  She studied for the test because she was very confident.

(e) Complete these sentences with correct collocations.

(i) Please __________ the window before you leave. (open/close)

Ans:  Please close the window before you leave.

(ii) They __________ a wonderful dinner at the restaurant. (had/made)

Ans:  They had a wonderful dinner at the restaurant.

Section D (Literature)

Q12: Read the extract and choose the correct answer from the following:          [1 x 3 = 3 marks] 
The Raven, who did not see the joke, forgot that his voice was just a croak. He opened his beak, in his foolish pride, and down fell the morsel the Fox had eyed.     
(i) The purpose of the joke was to
(a) get Raven’s morsel of food
(b) to praise the Raven’s beauty
(c) to surrender the morsel
(d) Insult the Raven

Ans: (a) get Raven’s morsel of food

(ii) What did the Raven forget?
(a) his beauty
(b) his sweet method of singing
(c) he forgot that his song was simply not sweet
(d) none of the above

Ans:  (c) he forgot that his song was simply not sweet

(iii) ‘Croak’ is
(a) harsh noise
(b) baritone
(c) rough
(d) pleasing

Ans:  (a) harsh noise

Q13: Read the extract and choose the correct answer from the following:       [1 x 3 = 3 marks] 
The most important change for Ila was the new independence. Through her skill, she not only earned a regular income but also found joy in doing what she loved. She proved, through her creations, that challenges can be turned into victories with focus, hard work, positivity, and never giving up. 
(i) What was the most important change for Ila?
(a) Gaining fame
(b) Finding new friends
(c) Gaining independence
(d) Moving to a new place

Ans:  (c) Gaining independence

(ii) What did Ila achieve through her skill?
(a) She travelled the world
(b) She earned a regular income and found joy
(c) She won many awards
(d) She started a large company

Ans:  (b) She earned a regular income and found joy

(iii) What message did Ila’s creations convey?
(a) Creativity is more important than hard work
(b) Success is easy to achieve
(c) Challenges can be turned into victories with focus, hard work, positivity, and never giving up
(d) Wealth is the key to happiness

Ans:  (c) Challenges can be turned into victories with focus, hard work, positivity, and never giving up

Q14: Answer the following questions:            [2 x 5 marks = 10 marks]

(i) Discuss the importance of friendships as portrayed in the poem 'A friend's prayer' .

Ans: The poem emphasizes that friendships are the most important aspect of the speaker’s life. She feels blessed to have special friends and is committed to nurturing these relationships. The speaker promises to go beyond just sharing hopes and plans; she wants to actively support her friends and make her wishes come true. This reflects the deep value the speaker places on friendship.

(ii) What kind of a person was Prabhat as a sportsperson?

Ans: Prabhat always wanted to win. His parents, teachers, and friends said that Prabhat never knew defeat. He could not bear losing, not even at marbles. Losing would make him terrible.

(iii) Why did the grandmother advise her children to take home remedies for cure under the supervision of an elderly person?

Ans: Since the children were unfamiliar with the herbs and seeds in the kitchen, she wanted some elderly person to be beside them. She did not want them to be harmed.

(iv) Why did Mahipati ask Madhumati to come forward?

Ans: Mahipati, the sage, asked Madhumati to come forward and show Rama Natha the stacks of gold coins. The sage wanted Madhumati to show Rama Natha how his hard work had yielded gold.

(v)  What did Prabhat look at the game after cheating?

Ans: Prabhat looked at games differently after cheating. He realized that to enjoy a game, one need not bother about the scoreboard. One needed to enjoy the game for its own sake. What mattered was trying to do well and enjoying every moment of it.

Q15: Answer any one of the following:        [3 Marks]
Rama Natha wanted the magic potion to turn things into gold. The personality of Rama Natha is totally transformed toward the end of the story, A Bottle of Dew. Describe the transformation of his character in your own words.

Ans: Rama Natha was not hardworking. He was lazy. He wanted to become wealthy without putting in any effort. He believed in a magic potion that would easily turn any object into gold. When his father died, he did no work on the large tracts of his land. He was not wise. He spent all his time learning more about the potion. People cheated him, took away his money. His wife was worried because he was not working, not earning, but was wasting the money.
When Rama Natha asked the sage named Mahipati about the magic potion, the sage smiled and said he had heard about it. The sage at once came to know that Rama was lethargic, so he decided to trick him and make him work hard. Rama followed the instructions diligently. He worked laboriously and was focused in tending the plants and collecting dew. Finally, he understood the importance of working hard and that hard work is the only magic.

Q16: Imagine you are Gajaraj, write a page in your diary expressing your joy on finding a friend.      [6 Marks]

Ans: 
22 August
8 pm

Thursday
Dear Diary,

Today has been a delightful and eventful day. For the longest time, I have been wanting to be with friends. Despite being treated with so much love and living in the best booth of the royal stables, I felt sad in my heart because I had no friends. The Mahout, a kind and caring man, is my caretaker, he ensures that I am fed and bathed daily. However, his role has been more of a caretaker than a friend.

Last evening, a stray dog, wandered into my stable. The poor creature appeared to be very hungry, so I decided to share my food with him. As I pushed my food towards him, he wagged his tail thankfully, he ate and then he fell asleep.

This morning, the mahout discovered the dog in the stable but did not mind his presence. He even threw some crumbs to the dog, who accepted them joyfully. It was clear that the dog enjoyed my company as much as I enjoyed his. When it was time for my bath, the dog accompanied me.

I have finally found a friend to share my joy with, and I couldn’t be happier.

Bye for now.
Gajaraj