Midterm exam 2025 grade6-Set A
Maximum Marks: 80
Time: 3 hours
Section A: Unseen Passages (20 marks)
I. Read the passage and answer the questions. (10 marks)
The world of competitive sports is filled with stories of incredible perseverance. Athletes often face
not only fierce competition but also personal challenges that seem insurmountable. However, it is
the ability to overcome these obstacles that truly defines a champion. The path to victory is rarely
smooth; it is often paved with setbacks, injuries, and moments of doubt. Yet, those who refuse to
give up, who learn from their failures and get back up, are the ones who ultimately achieve
greatness. Their stories inspire us to believe that with enough hard work and determination, any
obstacle can be conquered.
Questions:
1. What, according to the passage, defines a true champion?
2. What does the phrase "insurmountable" mean in the context of the passage?
3. Why is the path to victory described as "rarely smooth"?
4. What is the main message of the passage?
5. Find a word from the passage that means "the act of continuing to do something despite
difficulty."
II. Read the passage and answer the multiple-choice questions. (10 marks)
The internet, a vast network connecting billions of devices, has revolutionized the way we live and
work. From instant communication to accessing information, its impact is undeniable. However, with
its benefits come certain risks. The spread of misinformation and the threat to privacy are growing
concerns. We must learn to be critical thinkers and responsible digital citizens to navigate this
complex landscape safely.
Questions:
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
a) The history of the internet.
b) The internet's impact, both positive and negative.
c) The risks of using the internet.
d) The importance of instant communication.
2. According to the passage, what is a growing concern?
a) The cost of internet access.
b) The speed of the internet.
c) Misinformation and privacy threats.
d) The number of connected devices.
3. What is the assertion and reason?
o Assertion (A): The internet has changed our lives.
o Reason (R): It allows instant communication and access to information.
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.
4 The word “undeniable” in the passage means:
a) Can be doubted
b) Cannot be denied
c) Hidden
d) Difficult to understand
5. Which statement best reflects the author’s purpose?
a) To warn people to stop using the internet
b) To explain both the advantages and challenges of the internet
c) To describe the history of the internet
d) To compare the internet with other technologies
Section B: Writing and Grammar (30 marks)
III. Writing (10 marks)
1. Diary Entry: write a diary entry on The Most Memorable Day in My School
2. Informal Letter: Write a letter to your friend describing your recent visit to a beautiful park.
Describe the trees and other plants you saw.
IV. Grammar (20 marks)
1. Identify the kind of sentence: "What a beautiful sight!"
2. Change the tense of the sentence: "They are playing." (Change to simple past)
3. Change the voice: "The ball was hit by the boy." (Change to active)
4. Join the sentences to form a compound sentence: "She was tired. She went to bed early."
5. Use the phrasal verb "give up" in a sentence of your own.
6. Add a prefix to the word "happy."
7. Add a suffix to the word "joy."
Section C: Literature (24 marks)
V. Extract-based questions (8 marks)
1. "Don't Give Up"
o "Though the sturdy oak has known,
o Many a blast that bowed her."
o a) What is the poetic device used in this line?
o b) What does "many a blast" refer to?
o c) What lesson does the sturdy oak teach us?
2. "Dashu's Secret Box"
o "Jhoru: Oh no! It's April Fool's Day! Dashu set us up!"
o a) What did the boys expect to find in the box?
o b) What is the meaning of "set us up"?
o c) How did the boys feel when they realized the truth?
VI. Answer the following questions in 20-30 words. (14 marks)
1. Why did Dashu's classmates think he was carrying something important?
2. What did Raggyug's mother warn him not to do?
3. What did George Handel's father not approve of?
4. Why is Wilma Rudolph considered "unstoppable"?
5. What lesson does the poem "Don't Give Up" teach?
6. How does the poem "Whenever You See a Tree" ask you to think about a tree?
7. How did Wilma Rudolph's mother help her?
VII. Answer the following questions in 60-80 words. (8 marks)
1. Describe the events that led to Raggylug's encounter with the snake. How was he saved?
2. Describe the circumstances under which George Handel finally got to play the organ for the
Duke. What was his father's reaction?
