Volume 3

MAT EXAMINATION (Question Bank)

Grade: 6 Subject: English Marks: Duration:
Test ID: Date:
General Instructions:
i. All questions are compulsory.
ii. 15 minutes have been allotted to read the question paper.
iii. Read the instruction given for each question carefully before answering.
iv. Write down the serial number of the question on the answer script before attempting it.
v. Write your name, ERP number, grade and section before starting the test.

Section – A
Reading Comprehension
I. Read the given passages and answer the following questions.

1. “Let’s clap for Daksh,” said Mrs. Shah, “for telling us all such an amazing story.” The
class erupted into applause. Only Shreya bent over her notebook, her pencil moving
across the page. What a fuss for nothing, she thought scornfully. Her pencil raced
across the paper and a picture took shape. Daksh was wearing a clown’s cap and sporting a
silly smile. One could easily identify Mrs. Shah by her broad smile and short hair. Shreya
grinned at the picture.
[paragraph 1] Faintly, Shreya realised that Mrs.
Shah was discussing about the performances for the School Day and asking for
suggestions about what the children could perform on the special day.

“Let me see the picture,” said Mrs. Shah. Shreya thought it was the end of her good
times, as now her parents would be called and she would be reminded of her elder sister,

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 Riya, who was a brilliant student and excelled in everything.
[paragraph 2]
“I can see that you love drawing. I would return your notebook provided you draw the
scenery for the play that your friends are putting up for the School Day.” Shreya couldn’t
believe her ears or her eyes. All she knew was that she would have to make a masterpiece
that would make her parents, sister and all her friends proud of her.
[paragraph 3]
i. Shreya didn’t clap for Daksh because .
a. she was painting the walls of the classroom
b. she wasn’t aware of the activity going on in class
c. she was busy completing the task given by Mrs. Shah
d. she did not regard storytelling as a creative task
Answer: d. she did not regard storytelling as a
creative task
ii. Shreya could only faintly hear what Mrs. Shah was
discussing in the class because .
a. Mrs. Shah was whispering into the ears of only some
students
b. she was not in the classroom when the discussion was
going on
c. she was not paying attention to the discussion
d. she was hard of hearing and could not comprehend
what Mrs. Shah said
Answer: c. she was not paying attention to the
discussion
iii. According to paragraph 1 of the passage, what was
Shreya doing in class?
Sample answer: Shreya was drawing a picture.
iv. State an adjective to describe Mrs. Shah. State a
reason for your answer.

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 learner-specific answer sample answer:
encouraging/motivating/nurturing/empowering/
supportive/insightful/compassionate
reason: appreciates Daksh and gives Shreya an opportunity to show her talent on
stage by drawing the scenery for the play
(Accept all relevant answers.)

v. What does the phrase ‘erupted into applause’ mean?

Sample answer: clapped
2 The Magical Forest
Deep in the heart of the valley lies a magical forest, hidden from the outside world. This forest is
known for its glowing trees and sparkling streams. The animals living here are unlike any
others; they can talk to each other and sometimes even communicate with humans. One of the
most amazing creatures in the forest is the silver fox, known for its intelligence and kindness.
The villagers nearby believe the forest is protected by a spirit who ensures it remains
untouched and beautiful. They often leave gifts at the edge of the forest as a sign of respect
and gratitude.

Recently, a young boy named Arjun ventured into the forest and encountered the silver fox. The
fox guided him to a glowing tree where he found a small golden key. "This key opens the door
to the hidden wisdom of the forest," said the fox. Arjun promised to use it wisely and returned
home, carrying the magical key and a heart full of gratitude.

i Where is the magical forest located?

a) In the middle of the desert
b) Deep in the heart of the valley
c) At the top of a mountain
d) Near a river
Answer : b) Deep in the heart of the valley
ii What is special about the animals in the forest?
a) They are very colorful.
b) They can talk to humans and each other.
c) They are extremely large.
d) They glow in the dark.
Answer : b) They can talk to humans and each other.
iii Who is the protector of the forest, according to the villagers?
a) A silver fox
b) A magical spirit

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 c) A glowing tree
d) A young boy
Answer : b) A magical spirit
iv What did Arjun find in the forest?
a) A magical book
b) A silver key
c) A golden key
d) A glowing stone
Answer : c) A golden key
v What did the golden key symbolize?
a) Wealth and prosperity
b) Hidden wisdom of the forest
c) Power to control the forest
d) Friendship with the animals
Answer : b) Hidden wisdom of the forest

Section – B
Grammar
II. Do as directed.

Select the correct prepositions. (Q4-Q6)

3 Nishad was walking the street having an
ice cream.
a. under b. among
c. over d. down
Answer: d. down
4 “Can you pass the bowl of baked potatoes
the table?” said Tarun.

a. behind b. into
c. around d. along
Answer: c. around
5 The boy ran his home the audition got over.

a. from, within b. towards, after

c. across, past d. around, by

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 Answer: b. towards, after
Select the correct verb forms. (Q7 and Q8)
6 Rice and curry my staple food. The spices
in the curry the taste.
a. is, enhance b. are, make
c. are, enhances d. enhance, makes
Answer: a. is, enhance
7 Both Mayank and his sister going to
attend Sushi’s birthday party. They to gift her a toy car.

a. was, plan b. were, plan

c. are, plan d. is, plan
Answer: c. are, plan
8 Change the given declarative sentence to an interrogative sentence.
Jay won’t be able to buy a luxury house.

Answer: Will/Won’t Jay be able to buy a luxury

house?
9 Change the given sentence into a negative one.
Everyone gathered at the hall to celebrate Christmas.
Answer: No one gathered at the hall to celebrate Christmas. / Not everyone gathered at
the hall to celebrate Christmas. / Everyone did not gather at
the hall to celebrate Christmas.

10 Change the given sentence into a negative one using the opposite of the underlined
word. The meaning of the sentence shouldn’t change.
Harish is a coward for he left his sister alone to fight
with the pirate.

Answer: Harish is not brave/courageous for he left his sister alone to fight with the
pirate.
(Any other grammatically correct and relevant
answer is to be accepted.)
11 The books are kept ___ the shelf.

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 Answer : On
12 The airplane flew ___ the clouds as we watched from the ground.

Answer : Above
13 Find the error and re-write the following sentences:
The teacher has gave us a lot of homework.

Answer: The teacher has given us a lot of homework.

14 There is many apples in the basket.

Answer :There are many apples in the basket.

15 We goes to the library every Sunday.

Answer :We go to the library every Sunday

16 The childrens are playing in the park.

Answer: The children are playing in the park.

17 Neither John or James were present at the meeting.

Answer: Neither John nor James was present at the meeting.

18 She is good in mathematics.

Answer: She is good at mathematics.

19 The boy was punished for coming late on the class.

Answer : The boy was punished for coming late to the class.

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20 He jumped in the river to save the drowning dog.

Answer :He jumped into the river to save the drowning dog.

21 My grandmother is fond of listen old songs.

Answer: My grandmother is fond of listening to old songs.

22 There is a bridge above the river.

Answer: There is a bridge over the river.

23 Rearrange the following sentences into the correct order:

the / is / on / chair / a / book

Answer : There is a book on the chair.

24 school / they / to / daily / go

Answer: They go to school daily.

25 playing / are / children / in / the / park

Answer: The children are playing in the park.

26 bought / yesterday / I / a / new / bag

Answer: I bought a new bag yesterday.

27 the / over / sun / shining / is / hills

Answer: The sun is shining over the hills.

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28 Each sentence contains an error. Identify the incorrect word and choose the correct option to
replace it:

She go to school by bus every day.

a) went
b) goes
c) gone
d) going
Answer : b) goes

29 The cat is hiding below the table.

a) under
b) on
c) over
d) in
Answer : a) under

30 He don’t like to eat vegetables.

a) doesn’t
b) isn’t
c) didn’t
d) hasn’t

Answer: a) doesn’t

31 There is five apples in the basket.

a) are
b) has
c) were
d) have

Answer: a) are

32 She is fond to listening to classical music.

a) for
b) in
c) of
d) about
Answer: c) of

33 Complete the sentences by using the correct form of the verb in brackets:

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 The baby ___ (cry) loudly when the toy was taken away.

Answer: cried

34 They ___ (complete) their homework before the teacher arrived.

Answer: had completed

35 The gardener ___ (water) the plants every morning.

Answer: waters

36 My friends ___ (come) to visit me tomorrow.

Answer: are coming

37 She ___ (write) a letter to her grandmother when the phone rang.

Answer: was writing

Section – C
Literature
III. Read the given extracts and answer the following
questions.
38 What do you weave, O ye flower-girls With tassels of azure and red?
Crowns for the brow of a bridegroom, Chaplets to garland his bed.
Sheets of white blossoms new-garnered To perfume the sleep of the dead.

According to the speaker, which of the following do the

flower-girls NOT weave?
a. crowns for the b. chaplets for the
bridegroom newlyweds
c. curtains of flowers d. sheets of flowers
Answer: c. curtains of flowers

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39 Which two occasions have been celebrated by the poet in the given stanza?

a. birth and death b. wedding and death

c. engagement and birth d. birthday and wedding
40 Which poetic element has been used in the word
‘sleep’?

Answer: euphemism
41 What does the poet describe in the poem?
a) A battle scene
b) A bustling marketplace
c) A religious ceremony
d) A royal court
Answer: b) A bustling marketplace
42 Who is being addressed by the poet in the poem?
a) The merchants and buyers in the bazaar
b) The king and queen
c) The farmers in the fields
d) The villagers near the market
Answer: a) The merchants and buyers in the bazaar
43 What are the "tunics of purple brocade" meant for?
a) Priests
b) Musicians
c) Kings and princes
d) Brides and grooms

Answer: c) Kings and princes

44 What is being sold by the vendors in the bazaar?
a) Jewels, spices, and flowers
b) Grains, fruits, and vegetables
c) Books, pens, and maps
d) Pots, pans, and clay

Answer: a) Jewels, spices, and flowers

45 Which spices are mentioned in the poem?
a) Cardamom and cinnamon
b) Turmeric and cloves
c) Saffron and pepper
d) Nutmeg and ginger

Answer: b) Turmeric and cloves

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46 What do the "gleaming silver and golden trays" symbolize?
a) Simplicity of life
b) Wealth and prosperity
c) Happiness and celebration
d) Nature and beauty

Answer: b) Wealth and prosperity

47 What does the poet convey through the vibrant imagery in the poem?
a) The poverty in Indian bazaars
b) The monotony of market life
c) The richness and cultural heritage of Indian markets
d) The political struggles of India
Answer: c) The richness and cultural heritage of Indian markets
48 What are the bells of silver meant for, as described in the poem?
a) Dancing feet
b) Prayer ceremonies
c) Decorating doors
d) Guiding travelers
Answer: a) Dancing feet
49 What emotion does the poem evoke in its readers?
a) Joy and admiration for the beauty of Indian bazaars
b) Sadness for the loss of traditional markets
c) Anger at the commercialization of bazaars
d) Indifference towards market life
Answer: a) Joy and admiration for the beauty of Indian bazaars
50 What literary device is predominantly used in the poem?
a) Simile
b) Personification
c) Repetition
d) Metaphor
Answer: c) Repetition

51 When you and I are together, you often ask me questions about many things, and I try
to answer them.
1)Why did Nehru decide to write letters to Indira instead of verbally answering her
questions?
2)Why did he say that he could share ‘very little’ accounts of the stories of the
Earth in his letters?

Sample cues for answer:

• Both were in different places when Nehru wrote the letters. He was in Allahabad
while Indira was in Mussoorie.
• A letter offers a brief medium of communication.

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52 Where was Nehru at the time of writing the letter to Indira Gandhi?m

Answer : Allahabad

53 What does the word Solar means?

a. belonging to the sun
b. belonging to the forests
c. belonging to Earth
d. belonging to Moon

Answer : Belonging to sun

54 ….………………..Is the Natural Satellite of the Earth as it hangs on to it.

Answer : Moon

55 But they could not wholly rid of their father, the sun.
Which of the figure of speech is used in the above Extract?
Answer : Personification

56 Who said the following words “ look before you leap” to whom?

Answer : Captain Rahil to Ranjan Kumar.

57 What did Ranjan Kumar carried with him while moving in the direction of sound?

Answer : His Geo tracker

58 Which animal did Ranjan Kumar encounter while trying to save the man in distress?

Answer : A Himalayan Bear.

59 Who saved Ranjan Rathod from falling into a crevice?

Answer: Captain Rahil

60 What is a large body of armed soldiers, who are ready for a war, called?

Answer : A battalion

61 What woke Ranjan Kumar Rathod from his slumber ?

Answer : A series of strange sound

62 Whom did Ranjan Kumarathod wake up before heading out in the drection of the
sound?
a. civilian
b. Samuel Jolden
c. Captain Rahil
d. Faiyaz Ahmed

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 Sample cues for answer:
A.Samuel Jolden
63 The snowflakes felt like steel pins despite all the protective clothing……..
Identify the figure of speech used in the extract give above.
a) Personification
b) Apostrophe
c) Simile
d) Metaphor
Sample cues for answer:
C. Simile

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