REVISION-GRADE 6

GRADE 6-TERM 1-REVISION

Section A-Reading Section
Que. 1: Read the following poem carefully and answer questions given below. (Any 7 out of 8)

Laugh, and the world laughs with you;

Weep, and you weep alone;

For the sad old earth must borrow its mirth,

But has trouble enough of its own.

Sing, and the hills will answer;

Sigh, it is lost on the air;

The echoes bound to a joyful sound,

But shrink from voicing care.

 

Rejoice, and men will seek you;

Grieve, and they turn and go;

They want full measure of all your pleasure,

But they do not need your woe.

Be glad, and your friends are many;

Be sad, and you lose them all,—

There are none to decline your nectared wine,

But alone you must drink life’s gall.             

(a) What does the poet imply about human nature when someone rejoices?                                                     

(A) Others feel jealous

(B) Others seek their company

(C) Others feel indifferent

(D) Others become sad

(b) According to the poem, how do people's reactions differ between joy and sadness?                                  

(A) They celebrate joy and avoid sadness

(B) They respond equally to both emotions

(C) They ignore both joy and sadness

(D) They react the same way to happiness and sorrow

(c) The poet suggests that when you are sad, your friends tend to ________.                                                  

(A) support you

(B) multiply

(C) leave you

(D) celebrate with you

(d) In the poem, the word "mirth" most closely means:                                                                                 

(A) Sadness

(B) Joyfulness

(C) Anger

(D) Indifference

(e) In the line “The echoes bound to a joyful sound,” the poetic figure used is ___________.

(A) Simile

(B) Metaphor

(C) Personification

(D) Alliteration

(f) The poem suggests that joy and sorrow receive the same level of attention from others. (True/False)

(g) What does the poet mean by saying “Weep, and you weep alone”?

(h) How does the poet contrast laughter and sighing in the poem?

(i) Explain the significance of the phrase “life’s gall” in the poem.

Que. 2: Read the following passage carefully and answer questions given below. (Any 7 out of 8)               

In the 1920s, new technology allowed filmmakers to attach to each film a soundtrack of speech, music and sound effects synchronized with the action on the screen. These sound films were initially distinguished by calling them talking pictures, or talkies. The next major step in the development of cinema was the introduction of colour. While the addition of sound to film revolutionized the medium, quickly driving out silent movies, colour was adopted more gradually. The public was relatively indifferent to colour photography as opposed to black-and-white. But as colour processes improved and became as affordable as black-and-white film, more and more movies were filmed in colour after the end of World War II, as the industry in America came to view colour as an essential to attracting audiences in its competition with television, which remained a black-and-white medium until the mid-60s. By the end of the 1960s, colour had become the norm for filmmakers.

(a) What was the major technological advancement in filmmaking during the 1920s?

(A) The introduction of colour

(B) The addition of sound

(C) The invention of special effects

(D) The creation of animation

(b) Why did the American film industry view colour as essential after World War II?                                   

(A) To lower the cost of production

(B) To compete with television viewers

(C) To enhance the quality of sound

(D) To bring back silent movies

(c) The introduction of sound revolutionized the film industry, leading to the decline of ________ movies.                                                                                                                                    

          (A) colour

          (B) black-and-white

          (C) silent

          (D) animated

(d) In the 1920s, filmmakers added synchronized sound to films, which were called __________.  

(A) talkies

(B) colour films

(C) silent movies

(D) animations

(e) Find a word in the passage that means "not particularly interested or concerned."

(f) How did World War II influence the popularity of colour films?

(g) What role did competition with television play in the adoption of colour films?

(h) Give the antonym of “gradually” from the passage.

(c) This is the __________ (bright) star in the night sky.
(d) The city park is __________ (crowded) than the village square.
(e) This poem is __________ (beautiful) as the one we read yesterday.
(f) Who is the __________ (famous) scientist in the world?
(g) That was the __________ (exciting) game I have ever played.
(h) My bag is __________ (heavy) than yours.
(i) The teacher spoke __________ (soft) so that everyone could hear.
(j) She is the __________ (intelligent) student in the class.

(k) The night was as __________ (dark) as coal.

(l) The child is as __________ (playful) as a kitten.

C. Complete the sentences by choosing appropriate words.

1.    We ___  respect our teachers and elders.

2.    You ___ cross the road carefully.

3.    My father ___ going to Delhi tomorrow.

4.    Children ____ learn new skills quickly.

5.    You ___ told me earlier instead of keeping it a secret.

6.    He ___ forgotten his homework at home.

7.    They ___ completed the project by now, but they wasted time.

8.    I ___ studied harder for the test.

9.    Judging by the clouds, it ______rain today.

10. She _____ speak three languages, but none of them well.

11. Before his injury, he ______ run five miles every morning.

12. Students, you_______ leave early today.

13. You ________wash your hands before cooking.

14. Do I ________ eat an entire pizza?

15. By next year, she ___ completed her course.

Corret the mistakes

Sentence	Incorrect	Correct
They are left the school before the rain started.	are	had
By next week, she will completed the course.
They was waiting for the bus for two hours when it finally arrived.
I told him that I has seen the movie.
She have already finished her lunch.
I have  never saw such a big elephant.
I am been waiting for an hour.
He had been worked there for five years before he quit.
By 8 p.m., she will eat dinner.
By next year, she will has been teaching for a decade.
I have drinked three cups of tea today.
I have been write letters since morning.
They will have been run the shop for a decade.
Does they know the answer?
Have they ever go to the theatre?

Section D-Literature

Que.1. Read the following extract carefully and answer the questions given below. 

I shot an arrow into the air,
It fell to earth, I knew not where;
For, so swiftly it flew, the sight
Could not follow it in its flight.

I breathed a song into the air,
It fell to earth, I knew not where;
For who has sight so keen and strong,
That it can follow the flight of song?

(a) Why does the poet say, “I knew not where”?
(b) What does the poet compare with the arrow?
(c) Why does the poet say that no one can follow the flight of song?
(d) Which word in the stanza means “sharp or powerful”?

 

Que.2 . Read the following extract carefully and answer the questions given below.                                                                                                

We followed Challenger's instructions, each carrying a rifle on our backs. Zamba accompanied us. It wasn't an easy climb and, in some parts, it was necessary to use ropes. In the afternoon, we arrived at the top of the pinnacle. I looked around at the beautiful panorama.

On one side, I saw our path in the forest, along the Amazon River. On the other side, I saw the huge plateau. We were now only about 12 metres from it. But the huge abyss separated us.

"How can we cross this abyss?" asked Lord Roxton, again. Challenger smiled at us. He was very happy with himself and his plan. "Last night," he said, "you all thought that our problem had no solution. Well, I didn't. There's a solution to every problem. All you need is determination and intelligence. And I've got both. my friends. My solution is this tree.

(a). According to Challenger, what was essential for solving any problem?

(b). What was Challenger's solution to the problem?

(c). Identify the term from the passage that represents "the highest point or peak."

(A) Plateau

(B) Pinnacle

(C) Abyss

(D) Chasm

Que. 3. Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words.       

(a) What was the result of the hacking of home-computer system in “The Diary”?

(b) What traditions do the Chinese practice in order to bring good luck on their birthdays?

(c) Why did Riana feel she had missed out on an amazing experience?

(d) Why did the narrator say that they were prisoners in the Lost World?

(e) What does the poem “The arrow and the Song” suggest about the lasting impact of actions and words?

(f) What does getting a ‘key of the house’ mean in Ireland?

Que. 4: Answer the following questions in about 80 words. (Any 2 out of 3)

(a) What lessons can young women learn from Lalitha’s determination to overcome societal barriers in achieving their goals?

(b) How different is the learning during the period mentioned in the diary compared to the learning of Wes and Riana?

(c) How can we use the qualities that Professor Challenger demonstrated in "The Plateau of the Lost World" to help us succeed in our own challenges?

Que. 5  Answer the following question in about 80 words. (Any 1 out of 2)                    

(a) How does Brian’s sense of hope and determination manifest in his actions and decisions during his survival journey? Provide specific examples.

(b) What qualities in Brian help him adapt to his challenging environment, and how do these qualities develop throughout the novel?

Que. 6: Answer the following question in about 80 words. (Any 1 out of 2)                     

(a) How does the theme of adaptation appear in Brian's life throughout the novel, and what does it reveal about his ability to survive in the wilderness?

(b) Brian’s experience teaches him to remain optimistic and find new ways to solve problems. How can these qualities help you when facing difficulties like preparing for a challenging exam or dealing with personal setbacks?

 

B. Complete the following sentences by using the correct form of the word given in brackets.

(a) The Amazon River is the __________ (long) river in South America.
(b) This puzzle is __________ (difficult) than the one we solved yesterday.
(c) He is the __________ (fast) runner in the school.
(d) The traffic in the city is getting __________ (bad) every day.
(e) This painting is as __________ (colorful) as the one in the gallery.
(f) She is the __________ (talented) singer in our class.
(g) That was the __________ (boring) lecture I have ever attended.
(h) My bag is __________ (light) than yours.
(i) The baby slept __________ (peaceful) through the night.
(j) Mount Everest is the __________ (high) peak in the world.
(k) The movie was as __________ (interesting) as the book.
(l) This flower is as __________ (fragrant) as a rose.

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C. Complete the sentences by choosing appropriate words.

1. You ___ finish your homework before playing outside.

2. We ___ attend the meeting tomorrow.

3. He ___ travelling to Mumbai next week.

4. Children ___ solve this puzzle easily.

5. You ___ have told me about the plan earlier.

6. She ___ forgotten her keys at home.

7. They ___ completed the task if they had started earlier.

8. I ___ practised more for the competition.

9. Looking at the clouds, it ___ snow later today.

10. He ___ play the guitar, but only a little.

11. Before retiring, she ___ taught in this school for 20 years.

12. Students, you ___ submit your notebooks today.

13. You ___ brush your teeth twice a day.

14. Do I ___ wear formal clothes for the event?

15. By 2030, scientists ___ discovered many new planets.

We will attend the meeting tomorrow.

He will be travelling to Mumbai next week.

Children can solve this puzzle easily.

You should have told me about the plan earlier.

She has forgotten her keys at home.

They could have completed the task if they had started earlier.

I should have practised more for the competition.

Looking at the clouds, it may snow later today.

He can play the guitar, but only a little.

Before retiring, she had taught in this school for 20 years.

Students, you may submit your notebooks today.

You must brush your teeth twice a day.

Do I have to wear formal clothes for the event?

By 2030, scientists will have discovered many new planets.