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1 THE INDIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL, KUWAIT- JUNIOR EVALUATION I - MAY ENGLISH NAME: MARKS SCORED CLASS: IV / SEC: ROLL NO.: DATE: MAX. MARKS 25 PART A- COMPREHENSION Read the passage and answer the questions that follow: Laura couldn t wait to hear Mrs. Perkins big announcement. She had a feeling it had something to do with a class contest. Laura loved contests. She didn t care what the prize was. She just liked to compete, more than that, she liked to win. Okay, everyone, Mrs. Perkins said. Starting today, we will elect a class leader for each month. The person elected will help me pass out papers, distribute materials, and write on the blackboard. He or she will also get decide on the theme for the class project that month. Mrs. Perkins held up a gold star badge. The class leader will wear this badge during school hours. Laura s eyes widened. A shiny gold badge! Everyone would know she was a winner if she was wearing that badge. Does anyone else wish to be nominated for class leader this month? Mrs.Perkins asked. Laura s hand shot up in the air. I want to be nominated. Laura scanned the names. Melissa was on it, too. Laura looked at her best friend sitting next to her. Good luck! Melissa said. I would love to choose the theme for the class project. I have a great idea for it. Laura suddenly felt funny. Melissa didn t just want to win; she wanted to help the class. Laura suddenly raised her hand and said I think everyone should vote for Melissa. She has a great idea for the project, and she always helps Mrs. Perkins. Everyone nodded. Melissa said Thanks, but I thought you wanted to be the class leader. Laura said, There is always next month. IA. Choose the correct option. ( ½ x2=1) 1. Why did Laura want to become class leader? a. She wanted to wear the golden badge. b. She wanted to help the class. c. She wanted to beat Melissa. 2. Why did Melissa want to become class leader? a. She wanted to beat Laura. b. She liked to compete in the contest. c. She wanted to help the class. 1

2 IB. Unscramble the word from the story with the help of the clue. ½ a b d g e clue: piece of metal or plastic worn to show your position, rank or duty. IC. Answer the following questions How will the person elected help Mrs.Perkins? II A. Read the poem carefully and answer the questions How beautiful is the rain! After the dust and heat, In the broad street In the narrow lane, How beautiful is the rain! How it clatters along the roofs, Like the tramp of hoofs! How it gushes and struggles out, From the overflowing spout, Across the window pane. IIA. Choose the correct option. ( ½ x3= 1 ½ ) 1. The poem is about a. rain b. sun c. wind 2. The rain is a. ugly b. boring c. beautiful 3. The rain comes a. after the flood b. after the dust and heat c. after the winter IIB. Find two more rhyming words from the poem for the given words ( ¼ x4=1) 1. stout : mane:

3 SECTION B GRAMMAR IIIA. Underline the connectors in the following sentences. ( ½ x3 =1 ½ ) 1. Eat your breakfast quickly or you will miss the school bus. 2. The baby was crying because it was hungry. 3. Vivan and Jyothi went to meet the principal. IIIB. Choose the correct relative pronoun and rewrite by joining the sentences. (½x3=1½) Who Whom That 1. I met a man. He was riding on a horse. 2. This is the house. Jack built it. 3. This is the boy. The Headmaster gave a prize. IIIC.a. Underline the two actions in the following sentences ( ½ x2=1) 1.Smiling pleasantly, my mom patted my head. 2. Hearing the song, the baby smiled beautifully. b. Fill in the blanks with anything, everything, something and nothing ( ½ x2=1) 1. There s wrong with you. You are perfectly healthy. 2. Do you have you need for the trip? IIID. Answer the question beginning with NO. ( 1x3=3) 1. Can you lift this box? 2. Do you like sweets? 3. Can you dance? 3

4 IIIE. Complete the following sentences with correct options. ( ½ x4=2) 1. He went out it rained. a. since b. although c. so 2. I went to school fever. a. however b. but c. inspite of 3. I worked hard, I got good marks. a. yet b. since c. unless 4. He is poor he is honest. a. so b. but c. yet SECTION-C LITERATURE IVA. Write the meanings for the following words. ( ½ x2=1) 1. attic : 2. expensive : IV.B. Write the opposites of the following words. ( ½ x2=1) 1. common x 2. pleased x IV.C. Match the following words with their synonyms. ( ½ x4=2) 1. repose joined 2. attached boldness 3. courage unclear 4. vague calm IVD. Frame the sentences ( 1 ) 1. frown : 4

5 IVE. Catch the reference. (1 ½ x2=3) 1. I can t say, however, that I see any immediate need for that. a. Who is the speaker? b. Why does the speaker say this? c. What is that need she is talking about? 2. It can t easily be seen. I only imagined I heard the tiny voice! Well, Well to work once more! a. Who is the speaker? b. What did he think he imagined? c. Name the lesson and its author. IVF. Answer the following questions ( 1x2=2) 1.Why was the carpenter frightened? 2. Where did Nancy come from? 5

6 THE INDIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL KUWAIT JUNIOR II EVALUATION OCTOBER 2015 ENGLISH NAME: Marks Scored CLASS: IV / SEC: ROLL NO DATE Max. Marks : 25 Section-A (Comprehension) Read the passage and answer the questions that follow:- On a clear night you might see the Moon, some planets, and thousands of sparkling stars. You might see that many stars look larger than others. We may also see that some stars that look white are really red or blue.with bigger and bigger telescopes, you can see more and more objects in the sky. But scientists believe that there are some things in the sky that we will never see. That is because they are invisible. They are the mysterious dead stars called black holes. Our sun is a Star. Year after year we see it up in the sky, turning brightly, giving us heat and light. The sun certainly doesn t seem to be getting old or weak. But stars do burn out and die after billion years. As a star s gases burn, they give off light and heat. But when the gas runs out, the star stops burning and begins to die. I A. Choose the correct answer :- ( ½ x 2 = 1) 1. Sun gives out heat and. a) light b) dark c) hail stones 2. We can see more objects in the sky, with the help of. a) telescope b) flute c) sun-glass. I B. Tick the correct statement:- ( ½ ) 1. Mysterious dead stars are called blackholes. 2. Sun is not a star. II. Answer in a sentence. (1 x 1 = 1) 1. What happens to the stars, when the gases stop burning? _ 1

7 Read this poem Wood Pecker carefully and answer the questions. Wood Pecker The woodpecker pecked out a little round hole And made him a house in the telephone pole. One day when I watched he poked out his head, And he had a hood and a collar of red. When the streams of rain pour out of the sky, And the sparkles of lighting go flashing by, And the big, big wheels of thunder roll, He can snuggle back in the telephone pole. IIA. Choose the correct answer ( ½ x3=1 ½ ) 1. The wood pecker made a house in the. a.telephone pole b.tree c.hotel 2. The colour of the collar was a.blue b.red c. green 3. The of rain pour out of the sky. a. streams b. lake c. pond IIB. Choose the opposites of the following words from the given poem ( ½ x2=1) 1. night x 2. small x SECTION B Grammar IIIA. Fill in the blanks with must, should, must not and have to ( ½ x5=2 ½) 1. We respect our teachers. 2. Passengers fasten their seat-belts. 3. We talk during the prayer time. 4. We go for a walk everyday. 5. They be doing an x-ray in a couple of weeks. 2

8 IIIB. Underline the verbs in the past tense. ( ¼ x4=1) 1. Everyone loved and respected Mr. Mohan. 2. Rita worked all day to help her father. 3. She made a simple meal for the guests. IVA. Choose the correct adverbs from the bracket given below :- ( ½ x4=2) [correctly, easily, slowly, sweetly, excellently] 1. The old man crossed the road 2. Sheela sang the song. 3. The teacher said that I have not done the sum 4. Mohan lifted the stone IVB. Choose the correct form of adjective and fill in the blanks. ( ½ x5=2 ½) 1. I think I am in tennis than I was last year. (best / good / better) 2. That is the sofa in our house. (comfortable / more comfortable / most comfortable) 3. Diamonds are than Gold.( expensive / most expensive / more expensive) 4. That is the book I have ever read. (sad / sadder / saddest) 5. This box is than the others. (heaviest / heavier / heavy) IVC. Fill in the blanks with suitable verbs in their correct form. ( ½ x4=2) 1. I (see ) my uncle yesterday. 2. I (love) it. It was a great movie. 3. John (try) swinging, but he couldn t. 4. Ram (teach) the concept very well to the class. LITERATURE SECTION-C VA. Write the meanings of the following words. ( ½ x3=1 ½) 1. relaxation - 2. brook - 3. whinnied - 3

9 VB. Write the antonyms of the following words. ( ½ x3=1 ½) 1. pleasant x 2. frequently x 3. reward x VIA. Catch the reference. 1. I wish you to pay attention to what, I am going to say you. a. From which lesson is this line taken? ( ½ ) b. Who is the author? ( ½ ) c. Who said this and to whom? ( ½ ) d. What was the speaker s advice? ( ½ ) 2. Donkey! Your voice is not at all that sweet. I think you should not attract the attention of the farmer by singing loudly. a. From which lesson are these lines taken? ( ½ ) b. Who said this and to whom? ( ½ ) c. What is the moral of the story? (1) 4

10 VII. Answer the following questions in complete sentences. (1x3=3) 1. Why should the donkey not attract the attention of the farmer? 2. What did Dick do to the colts? 3. What happened to the donkey? 5

11 The Indian Community School Kuwait, Junior II Evaluation -December 2015 English Name : Marks Scored Class : IV Sec : Roll No. Date : Max. Marks: 25 SECTION A COMPREHENSION I. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions Mrs Pickle was very social. She loved meeting people, inviting friends for meals and helping people. She was known for her kindness and goodness. One day, while going to shop for groceries, she saw a wounded kitten. She picked up the kitty for a closer look. What a wound! It has been bitten by someone more powerful, Mrs Pickle exclaimed. She carried it home. But carrying the kitty was no joke. Mrs Pickle had to chase away the barking dogs who wanted to smell the poor baby. With great difficulty she reached home. Mrs Pickle carefully placed the kitty inside a basket One day, Mrs Tinkle was at the door because she wanted to visit Mrs Pickle s house. She saw the kitty and raised an alarm, Oh! My God! The kitten is infected. It needs medical attention, otherwise it will die. Mrs Tinkle helped Mrs Pickle in finding a veterinary doctor. It was only after proper medication that the kitty was saved. 1. Write T for true and F for false in the following sentences based on the passage [¼ x2= ½] a. Mrs. Tinkle helped Mrs. Pickle in finding a teacher b. Mrs Pickle carried the kitten home. 2. Find the words from the passage which mean [ ½ x2=1] a. strong- b. hurt- 3. Answer the following questions [ ½ x2= 1] a. How did Mrs Pickle find the kitten? Ans. b. What kind of a person was Mrs Pickle? Ans.

12 II. Read the poem and answer the questions given below. The Miracle Of Friendship There is a miracle called friendship That dwells within the heart, And you don t know How it happens Or when it gets its start But the happiness it brings you Always gives a special lift, And you realise that friendship Is life s most precious gift. 1. Answer the following questions [ ½ x 2 =1] a. What is life s most precious gift? Ans. b. Where does the miracle of friendship dwell? Ans. 2. Find words from the poem that rhyme with the following words [ ¼ x 2 = ½ ] a. gift - b. start - 3. Write the opposite of [ ½ x 2 = 1] a. always x b. start x SECTION B- GRAMMAR I. Underline the infinitive verb in the following sentences [ ½ x2=1] 1. Tom agreed to help me. 2. Sita went to market yesterday. 3. I need to run every day.

13 II. Fill in the blanks with suitable abstract nouns from the adjectives given in the bracket [ ½ x 2= 1] 1. to animals is a punishable offence. [cruel] 2. is an expression or good feeling for others.[polite] III. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of nouns [ ½ x 4=2 ] 1. The finished his lunch on time. [children /child] 2. I have bought two from the bookstore. [ books /book] 3. Did you brush your today? [tooth/teeth] 4. The beautiful with a red frock came in a carriage. [lady/ladies] IV. Write the set of words in alphabetical order [1] 1.beans, apples,cucumbers,carrots Ans. V. Complete the following sentences using appropriate collective nouns from the help box given below. [½ x 3= 1 ½] [ gang, pack, team, bunch ] 1. Let s play a game. Who s got a of cards? 2. The of thieves has been arrested by the police. 3. Has anyone seen a of keys? I have left them somewhere. VI. Fill in the blanks with will, would or going to [ ½ x 3=1 ½ ] 1.She said that she help me. 2. He is spend his vacation in Goa. 3. I definitely fight for my rights. VII. Do as directed (Tick the correct answer) [ ½ x 2= 1] 1. A person who sells meat. [ butcher /plumber] 2. A man whose wife is dead [ bachelor/ widower] VIII. Write the full form for the following abbreviation [ ½ x 1= ½ ] 1.ROM -

14 SECTION C LITERATURE I. Write one word for the following meaning [ ½ x 3= 1 ½ ] 1. put under a magic spell - 2. very beautiful - 3. bad luck - II. Complete the given table [ ¼ x 5= 1 ¼ ] Present Past Past Participle 1. break broken 2. brought brought 3. forget forgot 4. astonish astonished 5. awake awaken III. Fill in the blanks by using the opposite of the word given in the bracket [ ½ x2=1] 1. She is very even though she got the top mark in the test. [ proud ] 2. Seema went on her first sea dive today, and was quite thrilled about it [ shallow ] IV. Match the words to their meanings [¼ x 5= 1¼ ] 1. abide a. made fun of 2. transformed b. shocked 3. mocked c. someone who knows very little 4. astonished d. completely changed 5. ignorant e. continue 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., V. Write True (T) or False (F) against the following statements [ ¼ x 2= ½ ] 1. Gauri was a dancing doll. 2. The prince had been enchanted by a spiteful fairy. VI. Read the extracts and answer the following questions [ ½ x 3=1 ½ ] 1. As you have given your word, you must keep it ; so go and let him in. a. From which lesson is this line taken? Ans

15 b. Who said this to whom? Ans c. Who is him referred to? Ans 2. The grand reward! All I want is that our folk become their old selves again. [ ½ x3=1 ½ ] a. From which lesson are these lines taken? Ans b. Who is the author? Ans c. Who does I refer to? Ans VII. Answer the following questions [1x2=2] 1. What gifts did the sage give to the villagers? Ans 2. Why did the Prince want to marry the little Princess? Ans

16 NAME : INDIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL, JUNIOR KUWAIT EVALUATION III - MARCH ENGLISH Marks Scored CLASS : IV SEC : ROLL NO: DATE : MAX MARKS - 25 SECTION A (Comprehension ) Read the passage and answer the following question : Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy in He wanted to find a shortcut to the Indies by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean. Columbus presented his idea to the King of Spain. In 1492 he agreed to pay for his trip. The King gave him a crew and three ships, the Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria. Columbus sailed in the ship named Santa Maria. The trip was long and hard.many sailors grew restless and wanted to turn around. After two months at sea, land was finally sighted. The ships docked on the island of Hispaniola. Columbus named the native people he saw as Indians. In actuality, Columbus discovered North America, a brand new continent at that time. Columbus however couldn t be convinced. He died with the belief he had found the shortcut to the Indies. Soon, however, other explorers and nations understood the importance of his discoveries.columbus discoveries set the stage for the Age of Exploration, one of the most fascinating and exciting times in world histories. IA. Tick the correct option : (4 x ¼ = 1 ) (a) Christopher Columbus was born in (i) Spain (ii) Genoa (iii) Portugal (b) Christopher Columbus was helped by (i) The King of Spain (ii) The King of Genoa (iii) The King of Portugal (c) Land was finally sighted after (i) two months (ii) three months (iii) none of the above (d) Many sailors wanted to return as the trip was (i) quick and early (ii) useless (iii) long and hard IB. Give one word answer: ( 2 x ½ =1 ) (i) (ii) The name of the ship in which Columbus sailed was Columbus named the native people he saw as IC.Complete the following lines: (2x¼ = ½ ) (i) The king gave him a crew (ii) Columbus died with the belief

17 ID. Answer the following questions briefly : (1x ½ = ½ ) 1. Which continent did Columbus discover? Ans. II. Read the poem care fully and answer the questions.. May there always be tigers. In the jungles and tall grass May the tiger s roar be heard, May his thunder Be known in the land. At the forest pool,by moonlight May he drink and raise his head Scenting the light wind. May he crouch low in the grass When the herdsmen pass, And slumber in dark caverns When the sun is high. May there always be tigers. But not so many, that one of them Might be tempted to come into my room In search of a meal! 2A, Find the words from the poem which mean the opposite of these words : ( ¼ x 2 = ½ ) (i) never (ii) low 2B. Tick the correct option: ( ¼ x 2 = ½ ) (a) Why does the tiger crouch low? (i) to hide himself so that the herdsmen don t see him. herdsmen. (ii) to hide himself to leap and attack the (b) Where do we find the tigers? (i) in the jungles and tall grass. (ii) over the hills and mountains

18 2C. Complete the following lines : ( ¼ x 2 = ½ ) (i) May his thunder (ii) May he drink and raise his head 2D. Fill in the blanks : ( ¼ x2 = ½ ) 1. The tiger goes to the when it is thirsty. 2. The tiger sleeps in when the sun is high. SECTION --- B (GRAMMAR) Q1. Fill in the blanks with the correct pronouns : ( ¼ x 4 = 1) a) Have seen the Qutub Minar? is a beautiful monument. ( it, you ) b) This book is and that is. ( yours, mine ) Q2. Change the following sentence into reported speech. (1 x 2 = 2) a) Hina said, I know cooking. b) Neelam said, I have finished my homework. Q3. Choose the right reporting verbs and fill in the blank: ( ¼ x4=1) advised, ordered, requested, commanded a) The officer the soldiers not to shoot. b) She her brother to help her with her homework. c) The doctor Mili to take her medicine regularly. d) The King his attendants to bring his chariot. Q4. Complete the following similes. ( ¼ x4=1) a) Mrs. Shepherd is never found resting, she is as as a bee. b) This machine is as heavy as an. c) His school uniform is as as snow. d) These juicy mangoes are as sweet as. Q5. Add question tag to the following: ( ¼ x 2= ½ ) a) It s very hot today.? b) Ria can t sing.?

19 Q6. Complete the given letter that has been written to your friend inviting her / him to your sisters birthday party. (1x3=3) Hope you all are well. You will be glad to know that my sister Surabhi will turn six on 8 th March 2016.So, to celebrate the occasion,we are organizing a party on that day at our residence at 5 o clock in the evening. I have called many friends and also arranged various games to make the party interesting. I would be very happy if you would be present on the occasion. Hope to see you at the party. Q7. Choose the correct homophone to fill in the blanks. ( ¼ x4 =1) a) Apply the medicine that will your wound. (heel, heal) b) A of the broken cup was lying under the table. (peace, piece ) c) Last we had sports in our school.(weak,week ) d) The left over food gave a smell.(fowl, foul ) Q8. Match each proverb with its meaning. ( ¼ x2 = ½ ) 1) God helps those who a) If you begin something well you will help themselves. generally finish it properly. 2) Well begun is half done. b) If you work hard God will help you 1. ( ) 2. ( )

20 SECTION ---C ( LITERATURE ) Q1. Write the meanings for the following words: ( ¼ x3 = ¾ ) (i) (ii) (iii) voyage :- crimson :- placid :- Q2. Write the antonyms for the following : ( ¼ x 2 = ½ ) (i) plenty (ii) fresh Q3. Give the Synonyms of : ( ¼ x2= ½ ) (i) honour (ii) blazed Q4. Tick the correct option : ( ¼ x 3 = ¾ ) (i) Sara s father wanted her to (a) go to a public school. (b) go to a boarding school. (c) stay with him at home. (ii) No one bought flowers from the girl because (a) they were withered. (b) no one liked flowers. (c) her flowers were too expensive. (iii) In the poem The Days Gone by the poet describes his feelings as a child by (a) an over flowing vessel. (b) calling it a bird. (c) the blue sky. Q5. Write the plural forms for the following words : ( ¼ x 2 = ½ ) (i) foot (ii) life Q6. Write the past tense of the following words: ( ¼ x 2 = ½ ) (i) ride (ii) cry Q7. Who said / did the following : ( ¼ x 2 = ½ ) (i) She sat with her feet tucked under her, and leaned against her father,who held her in his arms. Ans. (ii) You ll make a good market woman one of these days. Ans.

21 Q8. Catch the reference: 1. Couldn t you go to school,too? I would help you with your lessons. a) Name the lesson from which this line is taken. ( ¼ ) Ans. b) Name the author of this lesson. ( ¼ ) Ans. c) Who spoke this line? ( ¼ ) Ans. d) Who does you refer to? ( ¼ ) Ans. 2. Your flowers are sadly withered, my little maid. a) Who is the author of this lesson? ( ¼ ) Ans. b) What do you mean by the word withered in the given line? ( ¼ ) Ans. c) Who spoke the following lines? ( ½ ) Ans d) What was the speaker doing at that time? ( ½ ) Ans. Q9. Make sentences: ( ¾ x2 = 1½ ) (i) (ii) received bungalow Q10. Answer the following questions: (1x2 = 2) (i) What do you think the place was where Sara was going to? Ans. (ii) Do you think the vegetable seller was helpful to Fanny? How do you know that? Ans.

THE INDIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL KUWAIT JUNIOR II EVALUATION DECEMBER 2014 ENGLISH NAME: CLASS: IV SEC: ROLL NO DATE MAX.MARKS:25 Section A (Comprehension)

THE INDIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL KUWAIT JUNIOR II EVALUATION DECEMBER 2014 ENGLISH NAME: CLASS: IV SEC: ROLL NO DATE MAX.MARKS:25 Section A (Comprehension) Read the passage and answer the questions that follow:-