ENGLISH LANGUAGE

SECTION A – Multiple Choice Questions [1 × 5 = 5]

(Write only the correct option)
a) Which of these sentences contains an abstract noun used
correctly?
i) The table is brown.
ii) Her bravery saved the kitten.
iii) They went to the market.
iv) I have a big red balloon.
b) Identify the sentence in the past continuous tense.
i) The sun rises in the east.
ii) I was reading a storybook.
iii) They will visit the museum.
iv) He eats lunch at noon.
c) Which of these is an imperative sentence?
i) How lovely the weather is!
ii) Please close the door.
iii) The park is crowded today.
iv) When will the bus arrive?
d) Which sentence has the correct plural form?
i) The children are playing in the garden.
ii) The sheeps are grazing in the field.
iii) The women are talking.
iv) The foxs are clever animals.
e) Fill in the blanks with the correct articles:
There is _______ hour left before _______ train leaves.
i) a, the
ii) an, a
iii) an, the
iv) a, a
SECTION B – Writing [10]
Attempt any ONE of the following:
1. Paragraph (8–10 sentences): My Favourite Outdoor Game –
Explain why you like it, where you play it, and any rules you
follow.
OR
2. Letter: Write a letter to your cousin telling them about a picnic
you went on with your friends and what made it fun.

SECTION C – Comprehension [10]

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions:
The small fishing village of Seabreeze was famous for its clear blue
waters and golden sandy beach. Every morning, fishermen would sail
out in their wooden boats, returning by noon with baskets full of
fresh fish. The village children loved to help sort the catch, laughing
and playing by the shore. One day, a little boy named Ravi noticed
something shiny buried in the sand. He dug it out and found a small
silver locket with a picture inside. Determined to find its owner, Ravi
asked every villager, but no one claimed it. Finally, the village elder
smiled and said it must belong to the sea, and they should keep it
safe as a lucky charm. From that day, the locket hung in the village
hall, reminding everyone of the day the sea gave them a gift.
a) Answer in brief: (2 × 3 = 6)
i) Why did the fishermen go out every morning?
ii) What did Ravi find in the sand?
iii) What did the village do with the locket?
b) Find words from the passage meaning: (1 × 2 = 2)
i) coast by the sea
ii) glowing or shining
c) True or False: (½ × 2 = 1)
i) Ravi found a gold coin. —
ii) The locket was kept in the village hall. —
d) Make a sentence with the word “lucky”. (1)

SECTION D – Grammar & Language Skills

IV. Fill in the blanks with suitable articles: [½ × 4 = 2]
a. There is an______ apple in the basket.
b. My father saw an______ elephant on the road..
the______ sun rises in the east.
d. She is an______ honest girl.
V. Rewrite the sentences with correct punctuation & state the kind
of sentence: [1 × 4 = 4]
a. what a big ship that is
What a big ship that is! Ex
b. my mother makes tasty cakes
My mother makes tasty cakes. Dec
c. can you solve this puzzle
Can you solve this puzzle? Int
d. please give me a glass of water
Please give me a glass of water.
VI. Pick out the nouns and mention their kinds: [½ × 10 = 5]
a. The river flows under the old bridge.
b. Kindness is a quality everyone should have.
VII. Fill in the blanks with the correct word: [½ × 4 = 2]
a. My shoes ______ dirty. (is/are)
b. The puppy ______ barking loudly. (is/are)
c. There ______ many people in the park. (was/were)
d. This box ______ heavy. (is/are)
VIII. Identify the pronouns and state their kinds: [½ × 8 = 4]
a. He is my best friend.
b. These are my pencils.
c. I saw her at the park.
d. Who will come with me?
IX. Change the gender of the underlined words: [½ × 4 = 2]
a. The prince rode his horse.
b. The woman spoke to her daughter.
X. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs in brackets: [½
× 4 = 2]
a. The birds ______ in the sky. (fly)
b. Rina ______ her homework before dinner. (finish)
c. The baby ______ peacefully. (sleep)
d. They ______ football every Sunday. (play)
XI. Do as directed: [1 × 4 = 4]
a. The cat chased the mouse. (Change to past continuous tense)

c. I am baking a cake for my friend. (Rewrite in future tense)

d. The boys ______ in the swimming pool tomorrow afternoon. (Use
future continuous tense)
 Assessment 2
SECTION A – Multiple Choice Questions [1 × 5 = 5]
(Write only the correct option)
a) Which sentence uses a collective noun correctly?
i) The furniture are new.
ii) The team is practising for the match.
iii) The childrens are making noise.
iv) The cows is grazing.
b) Identify the sentence in the future continuous tense.
i) I will read my book later.
ii) I will be reading my book at 8 p.m.
iii) I am reading my book now.
iv) I have read my book.
c) Which of the following is an exclamatory sentence?
i) Please sit down.
ii) How beautiful the rainbow looks!
iii) The library opens at 9 a.m.
iv) Can you find the answer?
d) Choose the sentence with correct subject–verb agreement.
i) The basket of fruits are heavy.
ii) My friends and I goes to the park.
iii) The bouquet of flowers is fresh.
iv) The cats chases the mice.
e) Fill in the blanks with the correct articles:
There was ______ owl sitting on _______ old branch.
i) a, an
ii) an, a
iii) an, an
iv) a, a
SECTION B – Writing [10]
Attempt any ONE of the following:
1. Paragraph (8–10 sentences): An Unforgettable Day in My Life –
Describe the event, what happened, how you felt, and what
you learned.
OR
2. Letter: Write a letter to your school principal requesting
permission to organise a charity event for needy children,
explaining its purpose and how you plan to conduct it.

SECTION C – Comprehension [10]

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions:
The ancient banyan tree in the centre of Greenwood Park was older
than anyone could remember. Its roots twisted into the ground like
giant snakes, and its branches spread wide enough to shelter an
entire playground beneath them. Children loved to play hide-and-
seek among its roots, while elders sat under its shade on warm
afternoons.
One summer, the town faced a severe drought. The grass turned
brown, and flowers withered, but the banyan tree stood tall and
green. Curious, a group of children decided to investigate its secret.
Digging near the roots, they discovered a small underground stream
that flowed even in the hottest days. The elders explained that this
hidden water source had kept the banyan alive for centuries. From
then on, the townspeople called it the "Tree of Life".
a) Answer in brief: (2 × 3 = 6)
i) What made the banyan tree special during the drought?
ii) What did the children find when they dug near the roots?
iii) Why did the townspeople call it the "Tree of Life"?
b) Find words from the passage meaning: (1 × 2 = 2)
i) lack of rain
ii) a hidden water supply
c) True or False: (½ × 2 = 1)
i) The banyan tree was planted by the children. —
ii) Elders sat under the banyan tree for shade. —
d) Make a sentence with the word “shelter”. (1)

SECTION D – Grammar & Language Skills

IV. Fill in the blanks with suitable articles or determiners: [½ × 4 = 2]
a. There are _______ few biscuits left in the jar.
b. My father reads _______ Hindu newspaper daily.
c. This is _______ most exciting book I have read.
d. There isn’t _______ water in the bottle.
V. Rewrite the sentences with correct punctuation & state the kind
of sentence: [1 × 4 = 4]
a. can you believe this story
Can you believe this story?
b. My friends are coming to visit tomorrow.
c. What an amazing magician that was!
d. Please open the window.
VI. Pick out the nouns and mention their kinds: [½ × 10 = 5]
a. The Ganga is a sacred river in India.
b. Courage is needed to face challenges in life.
VII. Fill in the blanks with the correct word: [½ × 4 = 2]
a. The goats ______ grazing in the field. (is/are)
b. My glasses ______ on the table. (is/are)
c. The list of items ______ long. (is/are)
d. The men ______ fixing the roof. (is/are)
VIII. Identify the pronouns and state their kinds: [½ × 8 = 4]
a. She is reading a story to them.
b. Whose book is this?
c. Somebody knocked at the door.
d. That is my lunchbox.
IX. Change the gender of the underlined words: [½ × 4 = 2]
a. The king welcomed the prince.
b. The waiter spoke to his nephew.
X. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs in brackets: [½
× 4 = 2]
a. He ______ up early every day. (wake)
b. They ______ the cake yesterday. (eat)
c. She ______ a letter at the moment. (write)
d. I ______ football tomorrow. (play)
XI. Do as directed: [1 × 4 = 4]
a. The cat drinks milk every morning. (Change to present continuous
tense)

c. We will travel to Delhi next week. (Rewrite in future continuous

tense)
d. The children ______ their homework by evening. (Use future
perfect tense)
 Practice 3

Section A – Change the Gender

Rewrite each sentence by changing the underlined word(s) to their
opposite gender. Make other changes if needed to keep the sentence
correct.
(1 mark each)
1. The king rewarded the brave prince.
2. The monk lived alone in the forest.
3. The landlord greeted us warmly.
4. My nephew plays the flute very well.
5. The gander chased away the intruder.
King- queen prince-princess monk-nun landlord- landlady
nephew- niece gander- goose

Section B – Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blanks with the correct feminine form of the word in
brackets.
(1 mark each)
6. The ____ won the beauty contest. (hero)
7. The ____ served us at the restaurant. (waiter)
8. The ____ laid three eggs in the nest. (peacock)
9. The ____ welcomed the guests at the party. (gentleman)
10. We prayed to ____ in the temple every morning. (god)
Section C – Identify the Gender
Write whether the underlined word is masculine or feminine.
(1 mark each)
11. The duchess wore a sparkling crown.
12. The stallion galloped across the field.
13. The maid-servant dusted the shelves.
14. The wizard cast a powerful spell.
15. The mare won the race.

Section D – Correct the Sentence

Each sentence has a gender mistake. Rewrite it with the correct
gender.
(1 mark each)
16. The actress played Hamlet in Shakespeare’s play. (Hamlet
is a male role)
17. The vixen roared loudly in the jungle.
18. The duke laid an egg in the barn.
19. The waitress was crowned “King of the Carnival”.
20. The goddess had a long white beard.

Paper 4
SECTION A – GRAMMAR
I. Choose the correct option. [1×5=5]
a) Which sentence contains a compound predicate?
i) The boy played in the park.
ii) The boy ran quickly and caught the ball.
iii) The boy with the red cap.
iv) The ball rolled down the hill.
b) Which type of sentence expresses strong emotion?
i) Declarative sentence
ii) Interrogative sentence
iii) Imperative sentence
iv) Exclamatory sentence
c) Identify the sentence written in the past perfect tense.
i) I have eaten my lunch.
ii) I had eaten my lunch before the bell rang.
iii) I eat my lunch every day.
iv) I will eat my lunch later.
d) Fill in the blanks: “Please keep ____ orange in ____ glass bowl.”
i) a, the
ii) an, the
iii) the, an
iv) an, a
e) Which masculine–feminine pair is correct?
i) wizard–witch
ii) gander–goose
iii) stallion–mare
iv) all of the above

II. Composition [10]

Attempt any one:
 1. Write a paragraph on “Why Books Are Better than Screens”.
2. Write a letter to your cousin telling them about a surprise
adventure trip you took recently.

III. Comprehension [10]

Read the passage carefully:
The mist hung low over the sleepy village, curling like ghostly fingers
around the rooftops. Mira clutched her lantern tightly, its flickering
light dancing on the cobblestones. Somewhere in the shadows, a
faint rustling echoed. She stopped, straining her ears. Perhaps it was
just the wind—but Mira was certain she saw movement near the old
oak tree. Her heart quickened, yet her curiosity was stronger than
her fear. Taking a deep breath, she stepped forward into the fog.
A. Answer the questions briefly: [2×3=6]
i) What time of day do you think it is in the story? Give a reason.
ii) What did Mira see or hear that made her stop?
iii) What might Mira do next? Predict and explain.
B. Find words in the passage that mean: [½×2=1]
i) weak, unsteady light
ii) twisting or bending around
C. Make a sentence of your own with the word “curiosity”. [1]
D. Suggest a suitable title for the passage and justify your choice. [2]

IV. Fill in the blanks with suitable articles. [½×4=2]

a) He waited for over ____ hour in the rain.
b) We saw ____ eagle soaring above the hills.
c) My aunt is ____ honest person.
d) The treasure was hidden inside ____ ancient chest.
V. Identify the kinds of sentences. [1×5=5]
a) Shut the door immediately.
b) My favourite subject is history.
c) Have you completed your homework?
d) What a breathtaking view!
e) Kindly pass me that notebook.

VI. Pick out the nouns and mention their kinds. [½×10=5]
a) Honesty is the best policy.
b) The Amazon River flows through Brazil.
c) We saw a flock of birds flying overhead.
d) The crowd cheered loudly for the singer.
e) Childhood is a time of learning.

VII. Fill in the blanks with the correct words. [½×4=2]

a) The _____ escaped from the zoo. (monkey/monkeys)
b) The _____ was awarded for his bravery. (soldiers/soldier)
c) There are many ______ in the pond. (fish/fishes)
d) The _____ prepared delicious food for the feast. (women/woman)

VIII. Identify the pronouns and state their kinds. [½×10=5]

a) She gave him a gift for his birthday.
b) These are my favourite shoes.
c) Who is knocking at the door?
d) That is not yours.
e) We will go to the fair tomorrow.

IX. Rewrite the sentences by changing the gender of the underlined

words. [½×4=2]
a) The king rewarded the prince for his courage.
b) The actor married a beautiful lady.
X. Fill in the blanks with the correct tense of the verbs in brackets.
[½×4=2]
a) I _______ (read) a mystery novel when the lights went out. [past
continuous]
b) The children _______ (build) a sandcastle yesterday. [simple past]
c) She _______ (paint) a picture now. [present continuous]
d) We _______ (visit) the museum tomorrow. [simple future]

XI. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words in brackets.
[½×4=2]
a) He always _______ (carry) a notebook in his pocket.
b) They _______ (do) not enjoy spicy food.
c) A bouquet of flowers _______ (be) placed on the table.
d) Last night, I _______ (hear) a strange noise.