DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL FIROZABAD Half Yearly Examination Term 1 Subject-English Class-V M.M. 50 Duration: 2:30 hrs Adm. No. Name Date General Instructions: 1. Read the questions carefully and answer. 2. All questions are compulsory. 3. Marks for each question are written in appropriate place. Section-A Q.1.Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer: 1x5=5 A boy named Deepak was once taking care of some sheep not far from a forest. Nearby was a village, and he was told to call for help if there was any danger. One day, in order to have fun, he cried out with all his power, "The wolf is coming! The wolf is coming!" The men came running with sticks and axes to save the boy from the wolf. As they saw nothing, they went home and left Deepak laughing. Because he had had so much fun, Deepak cried out again the next day, "The wolf! The wolf!" The men came again, but not as many as the first time. Again they saw no trace of the wolf, so they shook their heads and went back. On the third day, the wolf came in reality. Deepak cried in dismay, "Help! Help! The wolf! The wolf!" But not a single man came to help him. The wolf broke into the flock and killed a great many sheep. Among them was a beautiful lamb that belonged to Deepak. Then he felt very sorry that he had deceived his friends and neighbours, and over the loss of his pet lamb. The truth itself is not believed, from one who often has told a lie. (i) What was the name of the boy who was taking care of sheep? (a) Deepak (b) Ravi (c) Sahil (d) Dinesh (ii) Why was he told to call for help? (a) if there was a lion (c) if there was a giant (b) if there was any good news (d) if there was any danger (iii) Why did Deepak cry out again the next day, "The wolf! The wolf!"? (a) in order to have sorrow (c) in order to have anger (b) in order to have fun (d) in order to have trouble (iv) On which day did the wolf come in reality? (a) On the second day (c) On the fifth day (b) On the third day (d) On the seventh day (v) Which animal did belong to Deepak? (a) a wolf (b) a lion (c) a lamb (d) a cat
Q.2. Read the lines carefully and choose the correct answer. 1x5=5 The Wind and the Leaves Come, little leaves, said the wind one day, Come over the meadows with me and play. Put on your dresses of red and gold; For summer is gone, and the days grow cold. Soon as the leaves heard the wind s loud call, Down they came fluttering, one and all. O er the brown field then they danced and flew Singing the soft little songs they knew. Dancing and whirling, the little leaves went, Winter had called them, and they were content. Soon, fast asleep on their earthy beds, The snow laid a coverlet over their heads. (i) Who is speaking in the first stanza? (a) meadow (b) wind (c) leaves (d) winter (ii) What are the colours of the dresses? (a) red and gold (b) yellow and blue (c) green and brown (d) black and white (iii) What were the leaves singing? (a) a poem (b) a verse (c) a soft little song (d) a rhyme (iv) Which season is discussed in the poem? (a) autumn (b) winter (c) summer (d) rainy (v) Who laid a coverlet over their heads? (a) dust (b) water (c) air (d) snow
Section-B Q.3.Fill in the blanks with this, that, these or those. 0.5x6=3 (i) Look at (this / that) newspaper here. (ii) (These / Those) photos here are very nice. (iii) (This / That) is your mobile phone on the shelf over there. (iv) (These / Those) bricks over there are for your chimney. (v) (This / That) apple put on the table is red. (vi) (These / Those) children playing in that field are good players of football. Q.4 Circle a / an or the in each sentence. 0.5x6=3 (i) They usually spend their holidays in (a / an / the) mountains. (ii) Virat Kohli is (a / an / the) cricket player. (iii) This is (a / an / the) best library in the country. (iv) You will need (a / an / the) umbrella in this rainy season. (v) He is really (a / an / the) good singer. (vi) I have found (a / an / the) old coin in the almirah. Q.5 Rewrite the following sentences by replacing the words in BOLD by personal pronouns. 0.5x6=3 (i) Raman met an old woman. The old woman was very weak. The old woman s house was very far. Raman helped the old woman. (ii) Tom is healthy. Tom is an athlete. Tom s father is in Japan. We like Tom.
Q.6 Write the possessive case of the nouns in the given sentences. 0.5x6=3 (i) The books of children (ii) The advice of teacher (iii) The toy of baby (iv) The hostel of boys (v) The tails of monkeys (vi) The order of President Q.7. Write the correct degree of comparison with the help of Adjective given in the bracket. 1x4=4 (a) Aadi is 165 cm tall. Dolly is 167 cm tall. So, Dolly is than Aadi. (tall) (b) Most students think that Mathematics is than other subjects. (difficult) (c) An elephant is than a cow. (d) A horse runs than a buffalo. Q.8. Complete the sentences. Use Simple Present or Present Continuous Tense. (big) (fast) 0.5x6=3 (i) My parents (shop) right now. (ii) Manish (ride) cycle 10 kilometer everyday. (iii) He usually (get up) early in the morning. (iv) The baby (sleep) at the moment. (v) I (read) a book now. (vi) We (go) to school on weekdays. Q.9. Complete the sentences. Use Simple Past or Past Continuous Tense. 1x3=3 (i) She was (watch) a film when she (hear) the doorbell. (ii) When I (walk) into the room, everyone was (work). (iii) He (work) in a bank when he (meet) you.
Section-C Q.10. Answer the following questions- 1x5=5 (a) What did the Khasis chorus in wonder? (b) Who moved Tanga and her joey? (c) Who was the elder between the two sisters? (d) Where did Hendrik live? (e) Who was Hendrik s grandfather? Q.11. Answer the following questions- 3x5=15 (a) Why did KaNgot expect KaIew to suddenly gush down and surprise her? (b) The narrator says, I am not a thief. Do you agree with him? Why?
(c) Why did Hendrik feel heroic and elated? (d) What did Hendrik do to keep the blood flowing in his arm? (e) What sound did Pete listen to at night? What was the reason behind it? Section-D Q.12. Write a letter to your friend describing him the launching of Mobile Library by your school. Also describe him the speciality and working of it. 1x4=4
Q.13. Your cousin named Aarav is ill. Write an e-mail to him asking his health issues and express your wishes to get him well soon. 1x4=4