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XSEED Summative Assessment – Test 1

© XSEED Education English | Grade 4

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NAME: __________________________________________ GRADE: _______ SECTION: _______

PART I – Short Answer Questions 30 Marks

1. Choose the correct words to fill in the blanks.

A. We were about going to the amusement park.

B. I am going to for the lead role in the school play.

C. All the wooden doors were during the storm.

D. I fell ill because I my brother’s advice to carry a raincoat in the rainy

weather.

E. The children laughed at the monkey’s in the zoo.

F. My sister was annoyed with me because I her while she was solving

the Maths puzzle.

2. A. Circle the correct PRONOUN in each sentence.

a. You should complete (we/your) homework on time.

b. Mother is taking (us/we) out on Sunday.

c. Rihana likes reading stories with (her/us) friends.

d. I will be going to the railway museum with (they/them) over the weekend.

B. Read Rachna’s words. Rewrite the sentences as if SOMEONE ELSE is saying them. Use the correct PRONOUNS.

Two sentences have been rewritten for you.

Someone else would say:

This is Rachna’s house. She likes her house because it has a pretty garden.

Rachna: This is my house. I like my house because it has a pretty garden. I love my dog too. My dog is very playful. My neighbours are very fond of him.

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3. Complete the sentences using a different form of the underlined words. An example has been done for you.

I love to educate children. Education is important for everyone.

A. The Black Rose is a rare beauty. I think it is the most flower of all!

B. The sun shines brightly in the sky. Its is blinding.

C. Tanu loves adventure sports. She is an girl.

D. I imagine being a bird sometimes. In my , I fly above the clouds.

E. Please think before you act. Being always helps.

4. Join the sentences using the correct conjuction (but/so/for/or). Use each conjunction ONLY ONCE.

A. Everest is a mountain. The Thar is a desert.

B. It looked like it was going to rain. He carried an umbrella.

C. I might have to wait for a long time. The bus is late again.

D. Would you like to go to the movies today? Would you like to go for the movies tomorrow?

5. Answer the questions about your FAVOURITE ACTIVITY in complete sentences.

Questions Answers

What is your favourite activity?

When do you do this activity?

Who do you do this activity with?

Why is it your favourite activity?

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6. Read the play and answer the questions.

A. Write True or False.

a. Rajiv wore his raincoat when he went out .

b. Rajiv got wet in the rain. .

B. Why did Radha think that it could rain? Answer in a complete sentence.

C. Do you think Rajiv is proud? Give one reason for your answer.

Radha (looking out of the window): I think it’s going to rain. You should wear your raincoat.

Rajiv: No, it will not rain! I checked the weather report.

Radha: But I can see dark clouds in the sky. Weather reports can be wrong!

Rajiv (going out): Don’t be silly! Bye.

(10 minutes later)

Rajiv: I got wet. My new T-shirt is all wet!

Radha (laughing): What should you say to me?

Rajiv (smiling): I am sorry. You were right! Could you get me a towel, please?

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7. Look at the picture. Imagine YOU were there. Complete the paragraph in 3–4 sentences to describe what happened.

I went to the supermarket with my parents yesterday.

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PART II – Long Answer Questions 30 Marks

8. Look at the pictures. Read the text.

“Hello, I am Amandeep Kaur. I live in Kohali village near Amritsar in Punjab. My friends and I love to play kho kho. I help my mother at home by fetching water from the well and feeding the cows. My favourite food is sarson saag with makke ki roti. I also love dancing!

“Hi, I am Jia Nair. I live in Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka. My friends and I love playing basketball. I help my mother in the house by tidying up the rooms. My favourite food is masala dosa with coconut chutney. I also love to dance!

Write a COMPARE AND CONTRAST ESSAY about Amandeep and Jia in 6–7 sentences. Write at least 2 similarities and 2 differences between them. Use simple and compound sentences in your essay.

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9. Read the story and answer the questions.

Gautam ate all the time. At home, he ate cream biscuits, cakes and oily chips. Gunjan, his elder sister, told him, “Stop eating so much. You will burst!” Gautam would laugh, and eat more junk food. Soon his clothes became too tight. He couldn’t run fast. He started getting tired.

Gautam’s mother took him to the doctor. The doctor made a healthy food chart for him. “Exercise every day, Gautam. You will soon be full of energy again,” he said. Gautam wasn’t so sure, but he decided to try hard.

That evening, Gautam ate fruit salad. He enjoyed it! Instead of sugary drinks, he started drinking lemonade and lassi. Gautam exercised every day. He soon became fit and was full of energy.

Gautam took part in the races on Sports Day at school and did very well.

A. The main character in the story is .

B. Write 4 key events in the story.

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C. Based on the story, write 2 reasons why we should NOT eat junk food.

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D. Do you think Gautam will start eating junk food again? Give one reason for your answer.

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E. Write a TITLE for the story.

10. Look at the picture of three girls on their way to school. Write your OWN realistic fiction story using the given story map.

Title

Setting: Characters:

Beginning:

Middle:

End:

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Score Report

Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Roll No.: _______________ Grade: _______________ Section: _______________

To be filled in by the teacher:

SECTION QUESTION NUMBER/TOPIC MARKS TOTAL MARKS

Part I

Short Answer

Questions

1. Keywords and Their Meanings 3

2. Using Pronouns; Changing First Person Point of View to Third Person

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3. Words with Suffixes ‘tion’, ‘ous’, ‘ful’, ‘ness’, Abstract Nouns and Adjectives

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4. Conjunctions to Join Simple Sentences 4

5. Answering ‘Wh’ Questions to Plan a Personal Narrative 4

6. Play: Comprehension; Character Analysis 5

7. Picture Comprehension: Describing an Event 4

PART I SUBTOTAL 30

Part II

Long Answer

Questions

8. Compare and Contrast Essay 8

9. Realistic Story: Character, Main Events, Comprehension; Prediction

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10. Story Map 10

PART II SUBTOTAL 30

TOTAL MARKS 60

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