The City School Network-SR
Reinforcement Worksheet 2023-24
Worksheet: A
Topic: Comprehension passage
Name: Class: 6 Section:
1- Read the following passage and answer the questions.
Answer the following questions.
Title: The Science Experiment Gone Wrong
In Mr. Khan's sixth-grade science class, excitement filled the air as students eagerly prepared
for their upcoming science fair. Among them was Amir, a budding scientist with a passion for
experimentation and discovery.
Amir had spent weeks brainstorming ideas for his project, and finally, he settled on a daring
experiment—to create a homemade volcano that would erupt with colourful lava. With
enthusiasm and determination, he gathered the necessary materials and set to work in his
backyard laboratory.
Using baking soda, vinegar, and food colouring, Amir carefully constructed his volcano,
eagerly anticipating the moment of eruption. As the science fair approached, he made the
final preparations, ensuring that everything was in place for his grand experiment.
However, on the day of the science fair, disaster struck. As Amir added the final ingredient to
his volcano, a loud bang echoed through the room, followed by a spray of colourful liquid
that drenched the entire front row of spectators.
Panicked and mortified, Amir realized that something had gone terribly wrong with his
experiment. The volcano had erupted with far more force than he had anticipated, creating a
messy and chaotic scene that left everyone stunned.
Despite the mishap, Mr. Khan commended Amir for his creativity and bravery in attempting
such a daring experiment. And as the laughter subsided and the chaos settled, Amir couldn't
help but feel a sense of pride in his willingness to take risks and push the boundaries of
scientific exploration.
1. Inference: Why do you think Amir chose to create a homemade volcano for his science fair
project, and what motivated him to undertake such a daring experiment?
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2. Prediction: What factors do you think contributed to the unexpected eruption of Amir's
volcano, and how could he have avoided the mishap?
3. Evaluation: How did Amir demonstrate creativity and courage in his approach to his
science fair project, despite the unexpected outcome?
4. Connection: Have you ever had an experiment or project not go as planned? How did you
react, and what did you learn from the experience?
5. Analysis: How does the author convey the excitement and anticipation surrounding Amir's
science fair project, and how does the unexpected eruption contribute to the development
of the story?
6- Identify different types of sentences in the story given above.
Answer:
Simple Sentence: "Amir had spent weeks brainstorming ideas for his project."
Compound Sentence: "However, on the day of the science fair, disaster struck."
Complex Sentence: "As Amir added the final ingredient to his volcano, a loud bang echoed
through the room, followed by a spray of colourful liquid that drenched the entire front row
of spectators."
Compound-Complex Sentence: "Despite the mishap, Mr. Khan commended Amir for his
creativity and bravery in attempting such a daring experiment, and as the laughter subsided
and the chaos settled, Amir couldn't help but feel a sense of pride in his willingness to take
risks and push the boundaries of scientific exploration."
7- Identify gerunds used in the story given above.
Answer:
"excitement filled the air as students eagerly preparing for their upcoming science fair."
"Amir had spent weeks brainstorming ideas for his project..."
"Despite the mishap, Mr. Khan commended Amir for his creativity and bravery in attempting
such a daring experiment."
