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Home Assignment
Class:- VI Subject – Science Topic- Materials Around Us
Part A: MCQs
1. Which of the following is opaque?
a) Glass b) Water c) Wood d) Air
2. Which material is used to make electrical wires?
a) Plastic b) Glass c) Wood d) Copper
3. Which of these is a natural material?
a) Plastic b) Iron c) Cotton d) Nylon
4. Which of the following materials is soluble in water?
a) Sand b) Salt c) Oil d) Chalk
5. Which one of the following is a soft material?
a) Iron b) Cotton c) Glass d) Steel
6. Which material is transparent?
a) Wood b) Paper c) Glass d) Metal
7. What type of object allows some light to pass through it?
a) Transparent b) Translucent c) Opaque d) None of these
8. Which of the following is a man-made material?
a) Wool b) Silk c) Nylon d) Leather
9. Which property is tested by pressing an object with your fingers?
a) Solubility b) Hardness c) Transparency d) Luster
10. Which of these is not a property used to classify materials?
a) Shape b) Transparency c) Solubility d) Hardness
Part B: Fill in the blanks
1. Materials are grouped for __________ and easy study.
2. A material that allows light to pass through it completely is called __________.
3. Substances that do not dissolve in water are called __________ substances.
4. Metals like iron and copper are generally __________ in nature.
5. Objects made of __________ are used in making windows and spectacles.
6. Cotton, silk, and wool are examples of __________ materials.
7. A wooden table is an example of an __________ object.
8. Materials that can be bent easily are called __________ materials.
9. __________ is a shiny metal often used to make utensils.
10. Water is a __________ liquid.
Part C: True or False
1. All metals are soft and can be easily scratched.
2. Glass is a transparent material.
3. Plastic is a natural material.
4. Sugar is soluble in water.
5. Wood is a good conductor of electricity.
6. Materials can be grouped based on their properties.
7. A stone is a hard material.
8. Cotton cloth is an opaque material.
9. Paper is a translucent material.
10. Water and oil are both soluble in each other.
Part D: Match the following
Column A Column B
1. Glass a) Insoluble in water
2. Cotton b) Transparent material
3. Chalk powder c) Soft and natural fibre
4. Iron d) Shiny and hard metal
5. Plastic e) Man-made material
Part E : Theory Questions
1. What is meant by the term “material”? Give two examples.
2. Differentiate between natural and man-made materials.
3. List any five materials and mention one use of each.
4. Why is water not used to make utensils, although it is a liquid?
5. What is transparency? Name two transparent, translucent, and opaque materials.
Part F: Activities
1. Sorting Activity
Collect 10 household items and classify them into groups based on:
Transparency (transparent, translucent, opaque)
Solubility (soluble, insoluble)
Hardness (hard, soft)
2. Observation Task
Soak sugar, salt, oil, and sand in water. Record which dissolve and which don’t. Write your observations in a table.
Part G: Fun Task
Make a collage using pictures from newspapers or magazines of different objects made from various materials (like metal, wood, plastic, glass, etc.).
Label them properly.
