ENG Revision Question Bank
Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:
Though whales are mammals and fish are not, they are similar in some ways. Both have fins and a tail, which helps them swim and stay upright in the water. But these similarities are in appearance only. Whales move their body through the water with the help of their horizontal tail, which flaps up and down to propel them through the water. Fish, on the other hand, have vertical tails, which move from side to side. Even though whales are huge creatures, they can reach astounding speeds when swimming. Killer whales can swim up to 37 miles per hour; some dolphins move at speeds of 18 miles per hour, while the large Fin Whale cruises along at 13 to 16 miles per hour. Right Whales and Gray Whales are somewhat slower, with a top speed of about 6 miles per hour. How fast fish swim depends on the size and shape of the fish. Herring, a small fish, swims at only 3 miles per hour. Swordfish are the speedsters. They have been clocked at 60 miles per hour. Both whales and fish will swim at high speeds if they are chasing or escaping an enemy. It requires too much energy to swim fast all the time.
1. How are whales and fish similar?
2. How do whales move their body?
3. What determines the speed of a fish?
4. Who is the speedster and why?
II. Read the passage given below:
Ben jumped from bed as soon as the first bit of sun peeped through his window. He grabbed his backpack from his closet and opened it on the floor. Ben put in some of his favourite things to take with him on his trip to visit Grandpa. He put in a book on building forts, a book on making go-carts, and a new book he had gotten from the library about a kid detective who creates his own spy gear. He also put in a model car kit and his stuffed bear. He was ready to go! Going to visit his grandfather for a week by himself was always Ben’s favourite part of summer vacation. Grandpa would take him fishing and to baseball games. Grandpa also taught Ben how to fix things around the house. Last year, when he was eight years old, Ben had learned how to replace a broken doorknob and how to fix a leaky tap. Grandpa was patient and did not mind taking many hours to show Ben how to use his tools. Ben’s mom stuck her head in his bedroom door. “Grandpa’s here,” she said with a smile. Ben grabbed his handbag and ran into the kitchen where Grandpa was waiting. “Ready, big guy?” asked Grandpa. “Or do you want to eat breakfast before we leave?” “Ready,” said Ben. As he kissed his mother goodbye, he felt his stomach rumble. “We can eat later!”
2. 1 Answer the following questions:
a. What did Ben do as soon as the first bit of sun peeped through the window?
b. Why was visiting grandfather Ben’s favourite part of summer vacation?
2. 2 Find meanings of the words given below with the help of the options that follow:
a. grab (Paragraph 1) i) give ii) release iii) take iv) liberate
b. detective (Paragraph 1) i) scientist ii) investigator iii) pirate iv) chef III.
Writing: 1.
‘The Joy of Giving’ week is around the corner. Your grade has decided to help abandoned animals at the Happy Shelter for Animals by donating items like pet food, food bowls, cleaning and grooming supplies, towels, blankets, litter boxes, collars, leashes and toys. Write a notice requesting all the students from various grades across the school to help you collect maximum donation for these animals in need.
2. Read the telephonic conversation given below between Raman and Anika.
Raman : Hello, is it 0226541485?
Anika : Yes. Raman : Is Mr. Narendra at home?
Anika : No, he isn’t. May I know who’s speaking?
Raman : I am Raman. Are you Mr. Narendra’s daughter?
Anika : Yes. Would you like to leave a message?
Raman : Yes. My son Rishi is returning from Australia this week. We have planned a surprise party for him on Sunday. We request Mr. Narendra to join us along with his family members. The party will begin at 5 p.m.
Anika : Wow, that’s great! Thank you for the invitation.
Raman : Please come and do not forget to inform your father.
Anika : I will surely give the message to Father.
Raman : Bye. Thank you!
Anika has to go to her friend’s house before her father comes home. She leaves a message for her father. Write the message in not more than 50 words.
3. Write a letter to your younger brother motivating him to participate in the inter- school swimming competition.
I. Grammar: IV. Complete the following paragraph by filling in the blanks with the help of the given options: Peter dropped (a) ____ flowers, and searched carefully till he saw a tiny (b) ____ of water flowing from a small hole in (c) ____ dyke. What should he do? It was a very lonely place, and he was afraid to go home for help, because the hole, if left, would quickly grow bigger. Peter knew the danger and how this leak could soon grow to be (e) ____ flood.
(a) (i) an (ii) the (iii) a (iv)X
(b) (i) sea (ii) ocean (iii) stream (iv)bucket
(c) (i) the (ii) a (iii) an (iv)X
(d) (i) Object (ii) Subject (iii) Predicate (iv)X
(e) (i) a (ii) an (iii) the (iv)
X Sentences, Phrases and Clauses, Pronouns, Determiners, Articles, Nouns
V. The following paragraph has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Write the error and its correction in your answer paper as shown in the example.
Error Correction
Rashmi goes to playing in the park yesterday e.g. goes to was
She noticed a fleet of birds in the sky (a)
One of a birds was red in colour, unlike the others (b)
There was various kinds of slides in the park (c)
but she chose to play on the see-saw with its friend (d)
She enjoyed an lot in the park (e)
She be completely tired when she returned home. (f)
Sentences, Phrases and Clauses, Pronouns, Determiners, Articles, Nouns
VI. Rearrange the following words and phrases into meaningful sentences.
The first one has been done as an example.
wonders / of the / one / Holland is/ world’s greatest
Holland is one of the world’s greatest wonders.
a. the sea / a country / below the / it is / which is mostly / level of
b. be seen / country / it is / a very flat / with hardly / a hill to
c. sand-dunes and dykes / have built / floods / the people / huge / to prevent
Literature
VII. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
1. A Grain as big as a Hen’s Egg The King called together his wise men, and told them to find out what the thing was. The wise men pondered and pondered and could not make head or tail of it, till one day, when the thing was lying on a window-sill, a hen flew in and pecked at it till she made a hole in it, and then every one saw that it was a grain of corn
. a. What was the king’s question to the old peasant who came first?
b. Why did the earth bear large sized grains in olden times and had ceased to do so now?
2. The Lame Boy’s Lament “It’s dull in our town since my playmates left! I can’t forget that I’m bereft Of all the pleasant sights they see, Which the Piper also promised me.’
a. Who said the above lines?
b. What strange things happened in the land that the Piper led the children to?
3. Ubuntu - An African Concept of Humanity “As time went by, I learnt more and more about Africans. My experiences in South Africa made me realize that we are children of this ‘Mother Earth’ and that we are equal. Over time I developed the confidence to socialize with all kinds of people and I also began believing in ‘Ubuntu’ like my African friends.”
a. When do opportunities to grow come your way?
b. What was Apoorv’s aim in talking about the Africans to the class?
4. The Height of the Ridiculous He read the next; the grin grew broad, And shot from ear to ear; He read the third; a chuckling noise I now began to hear.
a. Who is ‘he’ in the above lines?
b. What did the poet think about the lines that he had written?
VIII. Answer the following questions in 30 to 40 words each.
1. Was the land free during the old peasant’s grandfather’s time? Quote the lines that suggest the same.
2. What is the lame boy’s lament? What kind of life does the boy lead now?
3. What did Apoorv gain from his stay in Africa?
4. What made the poet stop writing funny poems?
IX. Answer the following question in about 30 - 50 words.
1. Why did the earth bear large sized grains in olden times and had ceased to do so now?
2. Why did the lame boy begin to find the town dull? What had the Piper promised him?
3. Read the lines from the text and explain the context of each. My friend, Ntokozo, took good care of the injured boy. I was impressed and thanked him, but he smilingly said, ‘Ubuntu’.
4. What effect did the poem have on Holmes’ servant?
X. Answer the following question in about 75–100 words.
1. Each family member takes a few supplies that they think will be important. What would you take? What do you think is the most important item to have on a deserted island?
2. In the novel, ‘The Swiss Family Robinson’, after the crew had taken all the boats, the Swiss family stayed on the deck. What were the courageous words that the narrator gave to his family? On whom did it have an immediate effect?
3. Give a brief description of the island where the family landed.
Though whales are mammals and fish are not, they are similar in some ways. Both have fins and a tail, which helps them swim and stay upright in the water. But these similarities are in appearance only. Whales move their body through the water with the help of their horizontal tail, which flaps up and down to propel them through the water. Fish, on the other hand, have vertical tails, which move from side to side. Even though whales are huge creatures, they can reach astounding speeds when swimming. Killer whales can swim up to 37 miles per hour; some dolphins move at speeds of 18 miles per hour, while the large Fin Whale cruises along at 13 to 16 miles per hour. Right Whales and Gray Whales are somewhat slower, with a top speed of about 6 miles per hour. How fast fish swim depends on the size and shape of the fish. Herring, a small fish, swims at only 3 miles per hour. Swordfish are the speedsters. They have been clocked at 60 miles per hour. Both whales and fish will swim at high speeds if they are chasing or escaping an enemy. It requires too much energy to swim fast all the time.
1. How are whales and fish similar?
2. How do whales move their body?
3. What determines the speed of a fish?
4. Who is the speedster and why?
II. Read the passage given below:
Ben jumped from bed as soon as the first bit of sun peeped through his window. He grabbed his backpack from his closet and opened it on the floor. Ben put in some of his favourite things to take with him on his trip to visit Grandpa. He put in a book on building forts, a book on making go-carts, and a new book he had gotten from the library about a kid detective who creates his own spy gear. He also put in a model car kit and his stuffed bear. He was ready to go! Going to visit his grandfather for a week by himself was always Ben’s favourite part of summer vacation. Grandpa would take him fishing and to baseball games. Grandpa also taught Ben how to fix things around the house. Last year, when he was eight years old, Ben had learned how to replace a broken doorknob and how to fix a leaky tap. Grandpa was patient and did not mind taking many hours to show Ben how to use his tools. Ben’s mom stuck her head in his bedroom door. “Grandpa’s here,” she said with a smile. Ben grabbed his handbag and ran into the kitchen where Grandpa was waiting. “Ready, big guy?” asked Grandpa. “Or do you want to eat breakfast before we leave?” “Ready,” said Ben. As he kissed his mother goodbye, he felt his stomach rumble. “We can eat later!”
2. 1 Answer the following questions:
a. What did Ben do as soon as the first bit of sun peeped through the window?
b. Why was visiting grandfather Ben’s favourite part of summer vacation?
2. 2 Find meanings of the words given below with the help of the options that follow:
a. grab (Paragraph 1) i) give ii) release iii) take iv) liberate
b. detective (Paragraph 1) i) scientist ii) investigator iii) pirate iv) chef III.
Writing: 1.
‘The Joy of Giving’ week is around the corner. Your grade has decided to help abandoned animals at the Happy Shelter for Animals by donating items like pet food, food bowls, cleaning and grooming supplies, towels, blankets, litter boxes, collars, leashes and toys. Write a notice requesting all the students from various grades across the school to help you collect maximum donation for these animals in need.
2. Read the telephonic conversation given below between Raman and Anika.
Raman : Hello, is it 0226541485?
Anika : Yes. Raman : Is Mr. Narendra at home?
Anika : No, he isn’t. May I know who’s speaking?
Raman : I am Raman. Are you Mr. Narendra’s daughter?
Anika : Yes. Would you like to leave a message?
Raman : Yes. My son Rishi is returning from Australia this week. We have planned a surprise party for him on Sunday. We request Mr. Narendra to join us along with his family members. The party will begin at 5 p.m.
Anika : Wow, that’s great! Thank you for the invitation.
Raman : Please come and do not forget to inform your father.
Anika : I will surely give the message to Father.
Raman : Bye. Thank you!
Anika has to go to her friend’s house before her father comes home. She leaves a message for her father. Write the message in not more than 50 words.
3. Write a letter to your younger brother motivating him to participate in the inter- school swimming competition.
I. Grammar: IV. Complete the following paragraph by filling in the blanks with the help of the given options: Peter dropped (a) ____ flowers, and searched carefully till he saw a tiny (b) ____ of water flowing from a small hole in (c) ____ dyke. What should he do? It was a very lonely place, and he was afraid to go home for help, because the hole, if left, would quickly grow bigger. Peter knew the danger and how this leak could soon grow to be (e) ____ flood.
(a) (i) an (ii) the (iii) a (iv)X
(b) (i) sea (ii) ocean (iii) stream (iv)bucket
(c) (i) the (ii) a (iii) an (iv)X
(d) (i) Object (ii) Subject (iii) Predicate (iv)X
(e) (i) a (ii) an (iii) the (iv)
X Sentences, Phrases and Clauses, Pronouns, Determiners, Articles, Nouns
V. The following paragraph has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Write the error and its correction in your answer paper as shown in the example.
Error Correction
Rashmi goes to playing in the park yesterday e.g. goes to was
She noticed a fleet of birds in the sky (a)
One of a birds was red in colour, unlike the others (b)
There was various kinds of slides in the park (c)
but she chose to play on the see-saw with its friend (d)
She enjoyed an lot in the park (e)
She be completely tired when she returned home. (f)
Sentences, Phrases and Clauses, Pronouns, Determiners, Articles, Nouns
VI. Rearrange the following words and phrases into meaningful sentences.
The first one has been done as an example.
wonders / of the / one / Holland is/ world’s greatest
Holland is one of the world’s greatest wonders.
a. the sea / a country / below the / it is / which is mostly / level of
b. be seen / country / it is / a very flat / with hardly / a hill to
c. sand-dunes and dykes / have built / floods / the people / huge / to prevent
Literature
VII. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
1. A Grain as big as a Hen’s Egg The King called together his wise men, and told them to find out what the thing was. The wise men pondered and pondered and could not make head or tail of it, till one day, when the thing was lying on a window-sill, a hen flew in and pecked at it till she made a hole in it, and then every one saw that it was a grain of corn
. a. What was the king’s question to the old peasant who came first?
b. Why did the earth bear large sized grains in olden times and had ceased to do so now?
2. The Lame Boy’s Lament “It’s dull in our town since my playmates left! I can’t forget that I’m bereft Of all the pleasant sights they see, Which the Piper also promised me.’
a. Who said the above lines?
b. What strange things happened in the land that the Piper led the children to?
3. Ubuntu - An African Concept of Humanity “As time went by, I learnt more and more about Africans. My experiences in South Africa made me realize that we are children of this ‘Mother Earth’ and that we are equal. Over time I developed the confidence to socialize with all kinds of people and I also began believing in ‘Ubuntu’ like my African friends.”
a. When do opportunities to grow come your way?
b. What was Apoorv’s aim in talking about the Africans to the class?
4. The Height of the Ridiculous He read the next; the grin grew broad, And shot from ear to ear; He read the third; a chuckling noise I now began to hear.
a. Who is ‘he’ in the above lines?
b. What did the poet think about the lines that he had written?
VIII. Answer the following questions in 30 to 40 words each.
1. Was the land free during the old peasant’s grandfather’s time? Quote the lines that suggest the same.
2. What is the lame boy’s lament? What kind of life does the boy lead now?
3. What did Apoorv gain from his stay in Africa?
4. What made the poet stop writing funny poems?
IX. Answer the following question in about 30 - 50 words.
1. Why did the earth bear large sized grains in olden times and had ceased to do so now?
2. Why did the lame boy begin to find the town dull? What had the Piper promised him?
3. Read the lines from the text and explain the context of each. My friend, Ntokozo, took good care of the injured boy. I was impressed and thanked him, but he smilingly said, ‘Ubuntu’.
4. What effect did the poem have on Holmes’ servant?
X. Answer the following question in about 75–100 words.
1. Each family member takes a few supplies that they think will be important. What would you take? What do you think is the most important item to have on a deserted island?
2. In the novel, ‘The Swiss Family Robinson’, after the crew had taken all the boats, the Swiss family stayed on the deck. What were the courageous words that the narrator gave to his family? On whom did it have an immediate effect?
3. Give a brief description of the island where the family landed.
