5 English, Test
PART I Short Answer Questions 30 Marks. Assign marks for each correct answer. 6 = 3 A. skylark B. frantic C. tumbling D. budge E. commotion F. owe 2. Assign marks as per the given criteria. 2 + 2 = 4 A. Correctly fills in the blanks with correct forms of verbs ( marks each) 2 B. Correctly fills in the table with was/were ( marks each) Uses suitable past continuous verb forms ( marks each) TOTAL (4 Marks) 4 A. I read a storybook every day. I like reading books and it has become one of my favourite hobbies. Earlier, I watched a lot of television. I am now trying to widen my interests. B. Answers may vary. Sample answer: subject was/were verb (-ing form) complement I was watching We were listening a movie about a dog yesterday. to music early this morning. 2
3. Assign marks as per the given criteria. + + 2 = 4 A. Circles the correct synonyms ( marks each) B. Underlines the correct antonym ( marks each) C. Writes a meaningful sentence using the given word ( marks each) Writes a grammatically correct sentence and uses correct spelling ( marks each) TOTAL (4 Marks) 4 A. Word Meaning incident memory event humid damp cool B. Word Opposite vanished appeared faded approached neared withdrew C. Answers may vary. Sample answer: a. I feel very happy whenever I recall my last summer vacation in Ooty. b. Her arrival was totally unexpected. 4. Assign marks as per the given criteria. Writes logical sentences about the evening schedule ( mark each) Writes grammatically correct sentences 4 = 4 3 TOTAL (4 Marks) 4 Answers may vary. Sample answer: First, I check my school diary and complete my homework. Then, I go out to the park to play with my friends. Finally, I come home and pack my bag according to the timetable. 3
5. Assign marks as per the given criteria. Logically completes each sentence using at least adjective and noun ( mark each) Writes grammatically correct sentences 5 = 5 4 TOTAL (5 Marks) 5 Answers may vary. Sample answer: I saw big trains and people with suitcases. I heard the loud whistle of trains as they came into the station. I smelt the strong smell of diesel and smoke from coal engines. I also tasted delicious tea and spicy samosas. 6. Assign marks as per the given criteria. 5 = 5 A. Identifies the problem and solution (.5 marks each) 3 B. Writes a logical answer based on the events in the story Supports the answer with a logical reason/example from the story A and B. Writes grammatically correct sentences and uses correct spelling TOTAL (5 Marks) 5 A. Answers may vary. Sample answer: Problem Solution There is a Musical Night being organised in Surya Enclave; but Abhay and Nitin do not have partners to perform on stage. Abhay suggests that they practise and perform together for the Musical Night. They perform well. B. Answers may vary. Sample answer: Abhay is friendlier because he took the first step to talk to Nitin. He suggested that they could practise together for the Musical Night. 4
7. Assign marks as per the given criteria. Describes how the argument started Writes what happened next Describes how the argument ended Uses at least two transition words from the box ( marks each) Writes grammatically correct sentences 5 = 5 TOTAL (5 Marks) 5 Answers may vary. Sample answer: Yesterday, Jia refused to come out of her house to play with me. So, I went away angry. The next day, I didn t speak to her at school. Suddenly, in the lunch break, Jia came to me and said, I was reading an interesting storybook. I wanted to finish it. I am sorry. You could just have told me that! I said. Finally, we both laughed and became friends again. 5
PART II Long Answer Questions 30 Marks 8. Assign marks as per the given criteria. 8 = 8 A. Correctly writes True or False ( marks each) 2 B. Writes relevant answers by making text-to-self connections ( mark each) Supports answers with logical reasons ( mark each) C. Correctly identifies the message B and C. Writes grammatically correct sentences TOTAL (8 Marks) 8 A. a. True b. True c. False d. False B. Answers may vary. Sample answer: a. I would be angry and scared because I would have got a big shock from suddenly being made to jump into the water. b. I would have felt happy because I could then swim with my friends. I would thank Aadil. C. Answers may vary. Sample answer: I think the author s message is that we should not be scared of learning new things. 2 2 6
9. Assign marks as per the given criteria. 0 = 0 A. Writes her/his opinion about the story Writes a valid reason to support her/his opinion B. Names the character that she/he liked the most Writes a valid reason to support her/his choice C. Mentions the thing that she/he would change in the story Writes a valid reason to support her/his opinion D. Writes a suitable title for the story A to D. Writes grammatically correct sentences TOTAL (0 Marks) 0 Answers may vary. Sample answer: A. Yes, I liked the story because it described how Aadil helped Noorie not to be scared of the water. Noorie could then enjoy swimming in the pond with her friends. B. I liked Noorie the most because despite being scared of water in the beginning, she showed desire and courage to learn to swim. She practised hard and learned to swim in a month s time. C. If I could change one thing in the story, it would be that instead of making Noorie jump in the pond suddenly, Aadil encouraged Noorie to learn to swim from him or join swimming classes. It could be really dangerous for a person who does not know how to swim to jump in a pond. D. Noorie Learns to Swim.5.5.5.5 7
0. Assign marks as per the given criteria. 2 = 2 A. Writes a metaphor from the poem and gives its meaning ( mark each) 2 B. Writes an example of exaggeration from the poem C. Writes one example of alliteration from the poem D. Makes own sentence about her/his favourite season using alliteration E. Correctly writes the rhyme scheme of the poem F. Writes a meaningful stanza of 4 lines to add to the poem Uses the correct rhyme scheme Writes in the same tone as that used in the poem 3 TOTAL (2 Marks) 2 A. Answers may vary. Sample answer: A metaphor used in the poem: I am Lord of both the earth and the skies Meaning of the metaphor: As an eagle, I am so powerful that I rule both the earth and the sky. B. Answers may vary. Sample answer: Mightier than the mightiest kings C. Answers may vary. Sample answer: such a splendid scenic show D. Answers may vary. Sample answer: The shiny sun in the spring makes me smile. E. ABAB CDCD EFEF F. Answers may vary. Sample answer: Birds rest their wings upon my wishes, To me bows the fearsome thunder! An eagle s life is so filled with riches, The world about me is full of wonder. END OF QUESTIONS IN TEST PAPER 8