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Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan School- Primary Section

Grade I
English
Name: ______________________________ Section:__________

Grammar

Q1. Fill in the blanks to make compound nouns. Date: ________________

i. Let's play foot_______ together after school in the park.

ii. I found a pretty sea_______ on the beach.
iii. Mom told me to put on my rain_______ before going outside in the rain.
iv. Be careful not to touch a jelly_______ in the ocean.
v. Every time the door_______ rings, my dog barks loudly.
vi. Dad bought me a new tooth_______.

Q2. Complete the sentences. Use present tense. Date: ________________

i. She ________ quickly to catch the bus every morning. (walk)

ii. They ________ dinner together every evening. (eat)
iii. My cat ________ in its favorite spot by the window. (sleep)
iv. They ________ TV together after dinner. (watch)
v. Asim doesn’t ________ the newspaper daily. (read)
vi. It ________ every afternoon in the hot season. (rain)
vii. She ________ in her diary before going to bed. (write)
viii. We don’t________ the house every Sunday. (clean)

Q3. Write the answers to the given questions. Date: ________________

e.g. Does a fish live in water? Yes, it does.________

No, it doesn’t.________

i. Does the sun rise in the morning? _______________________

ii. Does a book eat food? _______________________
iii. Does a bird fly in the sky? _______________________
iv. Does a flower need sunlight to grow? _______________________
v. Does a cow lay eggs? _______________________

Q4. Complete the sentences. Use has or have. Date: ________________

i. He _________ a new bike.

ii. The car _________ four wheels.
iii. Anna doesn’t _________ a pet rabbit.
iv. The dog _________ a bone.
v. They don’t _________ a picnic every Sunday.
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Q5. Complete the text with the words below. Date: ________________

doesn't need doesn’t have has wants

Majid ______________ a toy car but he ______________ to play with a toy car. He
______________ a ball, so he plays with it. Later, he goes to his friend's house and sees a toy car.
He asks his friend if he can borrow one. His friend ______________ his toy car now, so he happily
gives it to Majid.

Q6. Underline the verbs and circle the nouns. Date: ________________

i. The children play in the park.

ii. The dog barked loudly.

iii. The teacher writes on the whiteboard.

iv. The book is on the shelf.

v. The bird sings in the tree.

Q7. Write words in the correct order to make sentences and questions. Date: __________

i. survive / can / flowers / without / sunlight / ? _________________________________

ii. play / Adil / can’t / guitar /. _________________________________
iii. can / fly / birds / high / above / . _________________________________
iv. count / Zoha / from one to twenty / can / . _____________________________
v. difficult / solve / Sarah / puzzles / can't / . _________________________________

Q8. Answer the questions. Date: ________________

e.g. Can I have an ice cream? Yes, you can.________

No, you can’t.________

i. Can we visit the zoo tomorrow? Yes, ______________ .

ii. Can I borrow your pen? Yes, ______________ .
iii. Can he solve this math problem easily? No, ______________ .
iv. Can you help me with my homework? Yes, ______________ .
v. Can you teach me how to bake a cake? No, ______________ .

Q9. Read and write the adjectives. Date: ________________

i. The yellow sun shines brightly. _________________

ii. The movie is funny. _________________
iii. The cold ice cream melts slowly. _________________
iv. A red apple hangs on the tree. _________________
v. That little frog is jumping around the pond. _________________

Q10. Read and circle the adjectives. Date: ________________

i. The white snow covers the street.

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ii. I have many interesting books in my room.

iii. The round ball bounces high.

iv. My birthday cake looks beautiful.

v. The brave policeman helps people.

Q11. Fill in the blank with the correct adjective given below. Date: ________________

old friendly beautiful shiny purple tall

i. The garden is full of __________ flowers.

ii. The __________ giraffe get to the leaves high in the tree.
iii. Elsa wears a __________ necklace at the party.
iv. The __________ grapes were sweet and juicy.
v. The __________ puppy wagged its tail happily.
vi. Grandma keeps a box of __________ photos under her bed.

Q12. Fill in the blanks with possessive’s. Date: _________________

e.g. Maria is riding a bike. Maria’s helmet is red.

i. Amir lives in a house two doors down from me. __________ house is small.
ii. Moiz is in the race. __________ car is fast.
iii. Liza is singing a song. __________ voice is beautiful.
iv. __________ backpack is heavy. Tahir is going for a picnic.
v. Sara is playing football. __________ team is winning.

Q13. Complete the answers. Use is or isn’t. Date: _________________

e.g. Is Zoya’s toy new? Yes, it is.________
No, it isn’t.________

i. Is Majid's car red? Yes, _____________.

ii. Is Maha's favorite color blue? Yes, _____________.
iii. Is Sarah's birthday in December? No, _____________.
iv. Is Mina's favorite sport soccer? Yes, _____________.
v. Is Eman's school close to her house? No, _____________.

Q14. Complete the sentences with periods (.), question marks (?), or exclamation points (!).
Date: _________________
i. Look at the colorful butterfly_____
ii. Can you help me find my book_____
iii. Oh no, I dropped my ice cream_____
iv. I love to play with my toys_____
v. What is your favorite color_____
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Q15. Rewrite the sentences correctly. Use capital letters and punctuation marks.
Date: _________________
i. Wow, that was an amazing jump _______________________________________

ii. do you want to play tag with me _______________________________________

iii. Look, the bird is flying high _______________________________________

iv. The flowers smell so sweet _______________________________________

v. mom cooks dinner in the kitchen _______________________________________

Reading Comprehension

Paragraph # 1 Date: _________________

Read the paragraph.

Today is Sahil's birthday, and he is having a big party in his backyard! It is a sunny day, and
everything looks bright and colorful. Sahil's friends came to the party. First, they play games like
tag and hide-and-seek. Then, Sahil's mom bring out a big, yummy cake with candles on top. Sahil
makes a wish and blow out the candles. Everyone claps and dances to their favorite songs. Next,
Sahil's dad make some chicken, and they all sit at the table together to eat lunch. Finally, it is time
to unwrap the presents. He open the presents one by one, and they are all great. But the best gift
of all is from his grandpa. It is a shiny new bike, just like Sahil always wanted! Sahil hugs his grandpa
and says, "Thank you, Grandpa! This is the best birthday ever!"

Q1A. Circle the correct option.

i. What is the weather like during Sahil's party?

A. rainy B. snowy C. sunny D. cloudy

ii. What game do they play at Sahil’s birthday party?

A. hide-and-seek B. hopscotch C. marbles D. musical chairs

iii. Sahil’s __________________ bring out the birthday cake.

A. dad B. mom C. friends D. grandpa

iv. Sahil’s birthday party is in __________________.

A. front yard B. backyard C. school D. park

v. What did Sahil want for his birthday?

A. a big party B. a delicious cake C. a new video game D. a new bike

Q1B. Write the answers in complete sentences.

i. Who came to Sahil’s birthday party?

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ii. What did the children do after blowing out the candles on the cake?

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iii. What did Dad do at Sahil's party?

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iv. What was the fourth activity during Sahil's birthday party?

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v. Why did Sahil say that it was the best birthday ever?

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Paragraph # 2 Date: _________________

Read the paragraph.

In the forest, there were many animal friends who loved playing together. One sunny day, when
they were gathering nuts, they found their friend, Sammy the squirrel, looking very upset. Sammy
had dropped all of his nuts into a deep hole and can’t reach them!

Quickly, Bear, Rabbit, and Bird come to help. Bear used his long arms to reach deep into the hole
and grab the nuts. Rabbit hopped around, collecting the nuts as Bear passed them up. Bird
cheered from above.

With everyone working together, they got back all the nuts and gave them to Sammy. Sammy's eyes
shine with happiness, and he danced happily, thanking his friends. Then, he searched his home and
found some yummy berries to share with everyone.

Q1A. Circle the correct option.

i. What does animals love to do?

A. sing B. dance C. play D. eat

ii. Sammy dropped all of his nuts into a __________________.

A. pond B. river C. hole D. bush

iii. Who used their long arms to grab the nuts?

A. Bear B. Rabbit C. Squirrel D. Bird

iv. Where does the story take place?

A. at the lake B. in the forest C. in a garden D. in the pond

v. Sammy's “eyes shine” means he was __________________.

A. sad B. crying C. angry D. happy
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Q1B. Write the answers in complete sentences.
i. Why was Sammy upset when he dropped his nuts?

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ii. How did Rabbit help Sammy to get back his nuts?

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iii. What did Sammy do to thank his friends for helping him?

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iv. How did Sammy feel when he got back his nuts?

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v. If you were one of the animals in the story, would you help Sammy? Why or why not?
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Paragraph # 3 Date: _________________

Read the paragraph.

In Miss Maria's class, the students gather around as she talks about animals, plants, and people.
They are all very excited to learn. Miss Maria shows them different animals and plants, telling them
how they grow and what they need to stay healthy.

She picks up a flowerpot and points at the flower. She says, "This is a living thing because it grows
and needs water and sunlight to stay alive."

Next, Miss Maria bring out a small fishbowl with a goldfish swimming inside. "This fish is also a living
thing," she said. "It need water to breathe and food to eat."

Just as Miss Maria was about to end the lesson, a child raises his hand and asks, "Miss Maria, if
plants need sunlight, why don't they just go outside to get it?" Miss Maria laughed and said, "Well,
plants can't walk, so they have to stay where they are and take up the sunlight from where they
are planted!

Q1A. Write the answers in complete sentences.

i. What did Miss Maria talk about in her class?
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ii. Why did Miss Maria say the flower is a living thing?
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iii. What did the teacher show the students other than the flower?
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iv. What made the teacher laugh at the end of the lesson?
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v. Is an airplane a living thing? Why or why not?
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Paragraph # 4 Date: _________________

Read the paragraph.

On Saturday afternoon, the Ahmed family decides to go grocery shopping together. They walk to
the store and find a big shopping cart. First, they go to the fruit section. Mom picks out some juicy
apples and put them in the cart. Next, they go to the vegetables section. Dad grabs some crunchy
carrots and places them in the cart. Then, it is time for snacks! Aisha, the little sister, choose her
favorite cookies from snacks section and add them to the cart. Finally, they go to the dairy section.
Ali, the older brother, picks out a box of cold milk. After that, they go to the cash counter to pay.
The cashier checked all their items one by one. The Ahmed family pays for their shopping and walks
home happily, ready to enjoy their yummy lunch.

Q1A. Circle the correct option.

i. What did the Ahmed family use to keep their groceries?

A. paper bag B. cart C. plastic bag D. basket

ii. What did Dad pick out at the store?

A. apples B. carrots C. cookies D. milk

iii. In the end, Ali picked a carton of milk from __________________ section.
A. fruit B. vegetables C. snacks D. dairy

iv. The Ahmed family was buying grocery for __________________.

A. breakfast B. lunch C. dinner D. tea

Q1B. Write the answers in complete sentences.

i. When did the Ahmed family go grocery shopping?

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ii. What did Mom grab at the fruit section?

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iii. In which section does the family go at third place?

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iv. Who checked all their items at the cash counter?

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v. What is your favorite section at the grocery store?

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Paragraph # 5 Date: _________________

Read the paragraph.

On Sunday, Sarah and her family pack into their car for a visit to Grandma's house. Sarah loves
visiting Grandma who always have treats and fun games waiting for them. When they arrive,
Grandma gives them big hugs. Sarah smells cookies baking in the kitchen and can’t wait to eat them!

After enjoying cookies and milk, Grandma shows them her garden full of colorful flowers. Sarah
listens to Grandma's stories about each flower. Then, they play games and laugh together. Sarah
had so much fun!

Before leaving, Grandma gives Sarah a special gift—a soft scarf Grandma made just for her. Sarah
kisses Grandma on her cheek and says thank you. On the way home, Sarah smiles, thinking about the
fun day she had at Grandma's house.

Q1A. Write the answers in complete sentences.

i. How did Grandma welcome Sarah and her family?

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ii. What did Sarah do at Grandma’s house in second place?

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iii. Why did Sarah love to visit Grandma?

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iv. What special gift did Grandma give to Sarah?

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v. Why do you think Sarah kissed her grandma after taking the gift?

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Paragraph # 6 Date: _________________

Read the paragraph.

In Aisha's area, there is a special tree known as the Kindness Tree. Every day, children hang colorful
ribbons on its branches. Each ribbon shows something nice they did or got. One day, Aisha sees that
the Kindness Tree looks sad. Its branches fall, and the ribbons are not bright. Aisha gets her
friends Adil, Sarah, and Maaz to help. They find out that the tree is thirsty and needs water. Lily
runs home to get water, and her friends stay. They take turns pouring water on its roots, talking to
it kindly, and singing songs. As they care for the tree, they see its branches are lively, and the
ribbons start to shine in the sunlight. The Kindness Tree looks happy again, showing them that being
nice and helping makes everyone feel good.
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Q1A. Write the answers in complete sentences.
i. Which tree is there in Aisha’s area?

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ii. What did colorful ribbons on the tree show?

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iii. Why was the tree sad?

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iv. Who did Aisha ask for help?

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v. What did the children do to take care of the tree?

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Paragraph # 7 Date: _________________

Read the paragraph.

Alia and Asif are siblings who love to help their mother in the kitchen. One morning, their mother
said that they are having a big chicken dinner at their house for their family.

Alia and Asif help their mother prepare for the special dinner. Alia sets the table with plates, and
Asif helps his mother wash the vegetables. Together, they help their mother prepare the chicken
and place it in the oven to cook. The yummy smell fills the house.

At the table grandfather waits for everyone. When the doorbell rings, Alia and Asif welcome their
uncles, aunts, and cousins with big smiles. They take everyone to their seats and can't wait to eat.

All night, the family laughs and share stories of their childhood. On Monday in class, their teacher
see Alia and Asif and asks them, “why do you both look so sleepy today?”

Q1A. Write the answers in complete sentences.

i. Who are Alia and Asif?

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ii. What did mother tell the children in the morning?

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iii. How did Asif help mother?

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iv. What did the family do all night?

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v. Which day did the family have dinner?

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Listening Skill

Q1. Listen and circle the correct option.

i. On TV, Lily heard news about __________________.

A. snow B. gale C. rain D. wind

ii. The next day, sky was __________________.

A. bright B. clear C. dark D. blue

iii. What color was Lily's raincoat?

A. yellow B. blue C. red D. green

iv. What did Lily do in the puddles?

A. swim B. jump C. boat D. run

v. Lily feels __________________ about dancing in the rain.

A. sad B. sacred C. angry D. happy

Q2. Listen and circle the correct option.

i. Who gave a box of chocolates to Saad?

A. grandpa B. mom C. dad D. grandma

ii. When eating chocolates, Saad remember the story from his __________________.
A. grandma B. friend C. grandpa D. dad

iii. Saad thinks that __________________ will come to mouth to paint his teeth black.
A. dentist B. insects C. doctor D. germs

iv. If Saad doesn’t brush his teeth, they will __________________.

A. be dirty B. shine C. be clean D. be healthy

v. __________________ takes care of our teeth.

A. pilot B. baker C. dentist D. police

Q3. Listen and circle the correct option.

i. Asma visited village to meet her __________________.

A. grandma B. grandpa C. aunt D. friend

ii. In the fields, Asma chased __________________.

A. chickens B. cat C. rabbits D. butterflies
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iii. How did Asma feel after falling in the mud?
A. funny B. angry C. sad D. scared

iv. Asma and her family eat __________________ in the village.

A. pizza and soda B. fruits and bread C. cakes and cookies D. bread and cookies

v. In the end, Asma __________________.

A. went to sleep B. ate bread C. ate fruits D. waved goodbye

Q4. Listen and circle the correct option.

i. Who is Kitty?
A. dog B. cat C. bird D. butterfly

ii. Where does Kitty see the colorful butterfly?

A. in the park B. in the house C. in the zoo D. in the sea

iii. Kitty follows the butterfly because

A. she is bored. B. she wants to make a new friend.
C. she loves butterflies. D. she is hungry.

iv. What does Kitty think about the butterfly?

A. it is scary B. it is not pretty C. it is pretty D. it is small

v. At what time of the day does the story take place?

B. morning B. noon C. afternoon D. night

Picture Description

Q. Write 5 sentences about the picture.

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