Reference to the context

When I grow up, I am going to be the Prime Minister of India. People always laugh when I say that,
but I am sure that I will do it. Everyone in my class asks me what to do when they have a problem,
and my teacher always trusts me when something needs to be done in school. I want to make things
better for everyone. I want us to have good hospitals and roads and schools. I want to make sure that
there are many good scientists in India who will invent cures for diseases and send a spaceship to
Mars.
(a) What does Dolma wish to be when she grows up?
(b) Why do people laugh?
(c) How does she play an important role in the school?
(d) What will she do on becoming Prime Minister?

2. My favourite day is the second Sunday of every month. On this day our whole family always goes
to the cinema hall to see a film. My father gets the tickets in advance and all of us my grandmother,
my parents, my two brothers and I take the bus there. In the interval my father buys us peanuts and I
love to sit in the darkness of the hall eating and watching the film.
(a) Why is second Sunday of month a favourite day for Peter?
(b) How do they get the tickets?
(c) How do they go to the cinema?
(d) How does Peter enjoy himself in the hall?

3. This she transferred to him on the understanding that she would stay with him and he would look
after her. The arrangement worked well for a couple of years. Then the situation changed. Jumman
and his family were tired of the old relative. Jumman became as indifferent to her as his wife, who
grudged even the little food that the old lady wanted every day.
(a) Who is the old lady here?
(b) What did she transfer and to whom?
(c) What was her condition?
(d) How did the behaviour of Jumman and his wife change?

4. For many days, the old lady was seen talking to the villagers explaining her case and seeking their
support. Some sympathised with her, others laughed at her and a few others advised her to make it
up with her nephew and his wife. At last she came to Algu Chowdhry and spoke to him.
(a) Who is the old lady?
(b) What was her case?
(c) How did the people react?
(d) Who is Algu Chowdhry?

5.Days passed and, as ill luck would have it, Alga Chowdhry found himself in a tight spot. One of his
fine pair of bullocks died, and he sold the other to Samjhu Sahu, a cart driver of the village. The
understanding was that Sahu would pay the price of the bullock in a month's time. It so happened
that the bullock died within a month.
(a) Who is Algu Chowdhry?
(b) What does this statement mean?
(c) What did Algu do to be comfortable?
(d) What was the understanding between Algu and Samjhu?

6. The panchayat was held under the old banyan tree Algu stood up and said, "The voice of the Panch
is the voice of God. Let Sahu nominate the head Panch. I will abide by his decision."
Sahu saw his chance and proposed the name of Jumman. Algu's heart sank and he turned pale. But
what could he do?
(a) The panchayat was held to solve the dispute between
(b) Who is Sahu?
(Ac) Who was appointed the panch?
(d) Why did Algu's heart sink?

7. Where do all the teachers go

When it's four o'clock?
Do they live in houses
And do they wash their socks?
Do they wear pyjamas And do they watch TV?
And do they pick their noses
The same as you and me?

a)Who is the speaker here?

(b) Why does the poet mention four o'clock?
(c) What does the speaker want to know?
(d) What are pyjamas?

8. Did they ever lose their hymn books

Did they ever leave their greens?
Did they scribble on the desk tops.
Did they wear old dirty jeans?
I'll follow one back home today
I'll find out what they do
Then I'll put it in a poem
That they can read to you.

A) The first line shows that the child must have lost his some time.
(b) Whom does the child wish to follow home?
(c) Why does he want to follow him/her?
(d) What will he write in his poem?

9. All that you do is match the words

To the brightest thoughts in your head
So that they come out clear and true
And handsomely groomed and fed-
For many of the loveliest things
Have never yet been said.

a) What should we do with the words?

b) Where do our brightest thoughts lie?
c) Our thoughts can come out with the help of..
d) Many of the loveliest things could not be said because people did not have

10. Never let a thought shrivel and die

For want of a way to say it
For English is a wonderful
game And all of you can play it.
a)What can we not do, if we don't have the right words?
(b) How can we express our ideas?
(c) How is English a wonderful game?
(d) We can play this game with the help of ..

Comprehension Passage

The Adventures of a Little Sparrow

One bright spring morning, a little sparrow named Chirpy decided to
explore beyond her familiar meadow. Chirpy had always been
curious about the forest she saw in the distance. With a flutter of
excitement, she spread her wings and flew towards the tall, green
trees.

As Chirpy entered the forest, she was amazed by its beauty. There
were colorful flowers blooming everywhere, and she could hear the
soft rustle of leaves as the wind passed through. She met a friendly
squirrel named Nibble, who shared his acorns with her. “Be careful,
Chirpy,” Nibble warned. “The forest is wonderful, but it also has
dangers.”

Chirpy soon discovered what Nibble meant. She saw a big, black
crow swooping down toward her. Terrified, she quickly hid in the
hollow of a tree. After a while, the crow flew away, and Chirpy
breathed a sigh of relief. She realized that although the forest was
beautiful, it required her to stay alert and cautious.

By the end of the day, Chirpy returned to her meadow. She was tired
but happy. Her adventure had taught her the value of being brave
and careful at the same time.

Objective Questions

1. What season is described in the story?

a) Winter
b) Spring
c) Summer
d) Autumn
2. What was the name of the sparrow?
a) Nibble
b) Flutter
c) Chirpy
d) Shadow
3. Who warned Chirpy about the dangers in the forest?
a) The crow
b) A squirrel named Nibble
c) Another sparrow
d) A butterfly
4. What did Chirpy learn from her adventure?
a) The forest is safe.
b) To stay in the meadow.
c) The importance of being brave and cautious.
d) Not to talk to squirrels.
5. Where did Chirpy hide from the crow?
a) In a bush
b) Under some leaves
c) In the hollow of a tree
d) Behind a rock

Subjective Questions

1. Describe the forest as Chirpy saw it for the first time.

2. Why do you think Chirpy felt both happy and tired at the end of
the day?
3. If you were Chirpy, would you have explored the forest? Why
or why not?
4. What lesson can we learn from Chirpy’s adventure?
5. Imagine you are Chirpy. Write a short paragraph about how
you felt when the crow attacked.

The Kind Farmer

Once upon a time, in a small village surrounded by hills, lived a kind
farmer named Ramesh. He was known for his hard work and
generosity. Every morning, he would wake up early to tend to his
fields. His farm was filled with fresh vegetables, fruits, and grains,
and he always made sure to share his harvest with his neighbors.

One day, while working in his field, Ramesh found a small injured
bird lying under a tree. Its wing was broken, and it couldn’t fly.
Ramesh gently picked up the bird and took it home. He made a soft
nest for it and fed it grains and water every day. Slowly, the bird’s
wing healed, and it regained its strength.

When the bird was ready to fly, it chirped happily as if to thank

Ramesh for his kindness. A few days later, something amazing
happened. The bird returned with a shiny golden seed in its beak. It
dropped the seed near Ramesh and flew away. Ramesh planted the
seed, and soon a golden tree grew in his field. Its fruits were golden
and magical, bringing prosperity to Ramesh and his village.

Ramesh continued to share his blessings with everyone, proving

that kindness always brings unexpected rewards.

Objective Questions

1. What was Ramesh known for?

a) His wealth
b) His hard work and generosity
c) His knowledge of farming
d) His bravery
2. What did Ramesh find in his field one day?
a) A golden tree
b) An injured bird
c) A bag of seeds
d) A shiny coin
3. How did Ramesh help the bird?
a) He built a cage for it.
b) He gave it a golden seed.
c) He made a nest for it and fed it.
d) He left it under the tree.
4. What did the bird bring to Ramesh after it healed?
a) A golden feather
b) A magical seed
c) A bag of grains
d) A shiny coin
5. What lesson does the story teach us?
a) Hard work is the key to success.
b) Always plant golden seeds.
c) Kindness brings unexpected rewards.
d) Birds are magical creatures.

Subjective Questions

1. Why was Ramesh loved by the people in his village?

2. How did Ramesh take care of the injured bird?
3. What happened after Ramesh planted the golden seed?
4. How does the story show the importance of kindness?
5. Imagine you were in Ramesh’s place. How would you feel if the
bird brought you a golden seed?