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XSEED Summative Assessment – Test 2

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English, Test 2



NAME: _____________________________________ GRADE: ________ SECTION: ________

PART I – Short Answer Questions 30 Marks

1. Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the box.

A. Deepika when she first dived into the icy cold water of the

swimming pool.

B. The 2 pieces of news you gave me didn’t really happen. They were just !

C. The little dog was when he saw the big dog running towards him.

D. There is growing tension between the two states because of the

over sharing river water.

E. The of global warming are dangerous for Earth and all life on it.

2. Look at the picture. Imagine you are at the food stall.

Write a short paragraph of 4–5 sentences to describe what you see, smell and taste at the food stalls in the park. Use at least 2 describing words.

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conflict gasped terrified consequences rumours



3. Read the recipe and answer the questions.

A. Why has the author written the recipe? To inform, to persuade or to entertain?

B. Write 1 more word from the recipe which means the same. One has been done for you.

a. cut: slice,

b. small: fine,

4. Read the venn diagram. How are stars and planets same and different? Write 2 sentences using AND and BUT. One has been done for you.

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Fruit Salad

Step 1: Cut 4 strawberries in half.

Step 2: Slice a watermelon into small chunks.

Step 3: Chop 2 kiwis into tiny pieces.

Step 4: Mix all the fruits in a bowl.

Step 5: Pour 50 ml of apple juice over the fruit.

Step 6: Add fine shreds of lemon peel to garnish.

Step 7: Mix well and serve chilled.



Stars twinkle at night, but planets do not twinkle.

5. Read the extract from an article published in a health magazine. Answer the questions based on the text.

A. What is Dr. Aliya Siddiqui’s main argument in the article?

B. Do you think the use of mobile phones is harmful for children? Give 1 reason to support your answer.

C. Support your answer with 1 example of evidence from your own experience.

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Children as young as 2–3 years old use mobile phones for long hours. This harms their health and growth. According to The Mind Map Centre, phones keep children away from their parents and family. They stay glued to the screen which badly affects the learning process at a very young age. Children reduce their physical activity and this causes serious health issues. Another scientist, Dr. Naveen Sodhi, is of the view that on-screen games can improve focus, help children solve puzzles and plan things. He says children become more aware and develop reading and maths skills.

By Dr. Aliya Siddiqui



6. Write S if there is a SIMILE in the sentence. Write M if there is a METAPHOR in the sentence. One has been done for you.

My computer is my old grandma who remembers everything. M

A. She drowned in a sea of sadness.

B. She is as cold as ice.

C. He is a bullet when it comes to racing events.

D. She learns things quickly. She is as sharp as a nail.

7. Identify the object that is personified in the following sentences.

A. The lightning danced across the sky.

B. The wind howled in the night.

C. My car’s headlights winked.

D. My alarm clock yells at me every morning.

E. The cake sat waiting for me to enjoy her goodness.

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PART II – Long Answer Questions 30 Marks

8. Read the story and answer the question in complete sentences.

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Of the two brothers, Deepak was tall and strong, while Raman was short and weak. One day, the boys went to the river and heard a lion crying in pain from the other side. “Help me, boys!” the lion called.

“What do we do?” asked Raman. “He is hurt, but if we go near him, he will eat us alive.”

“No, nothing will happen. Don’t be afraid!” said Deepak. Raman refused to go near the lion. Deepak said angrily, “If the lion attacks, I can fight it alone.” As Deepak jumped into the river, Raman ran to call for help.

The lion was hurt and could only move his head. When he saw Deepak, the lion said, “Thank you, Deepak. If you help me, I promise to be your friend.”

He asked Deepak to come near to him, and stroke his back. Deepak agreed. Then the lion tricked Deepak into moving round to his front. The moment Deepak was in front of him, the lion attacked him.

Meanwhile, Raman came with the villagers. They rescued Deepak, but he was badly hurt. That day Deepak realised that he should have listened to Raman and acted wisely.



A. How did Raman and Deepak react when the lion called for help?

B. Deepak said angrily, “If the lion attacks, I can fight it alone.” What does this tell you about Deepak’s character? Give one reason for your answer.

C. What will you do if you see an animal like a dog crying in pain?

D. What message do you get from the story?

9. Read the poem and answer the questions in complete sentences.

When I was sick and lay in my bed,

I had two pillows under my head,

And all my toys beside me lay

To keep me happy all the day.

And sometimes for an hour or so

I watched my trained soldiers go,

With different uniforms and drills,

Among the quilts, through the hills.

I sat on the pillow hill all day long,

I was a giant—great and strong.

I saw my soldiers marching in line,

I saluted them, they looked so fine.

(Adaptation of a poem by Robert Louis Stevenson)

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A. Write the rhyme scheme of the stanzas in the blank spaces.

When I was sick and lay in bed,

I had two pillows under my head,

And all my toys beside me lay

To keep me happy all the day.

And sometimes for an hour or so

I watched my trained soldiers go,

With different uniforms and drills,

Among the quilts, through the hills.

B. What does the line “I sat on the pillow hill all day long” mean?

C. What did the poet do to pass the time when he was sick? Give an example from the poem.

D. How do you feel after reading the poem? Give 1 reason for your answer.



10. Look at the advertisement for a summer camp. Write an INFORMAL LETTER of 8–10 sentences to your friend asking her/him to join you in the camp. Use any 2 details from the advertisement in the letter.

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Sender’s address:

Date:

Dear ,

(Closing)

(Name)

END OF QUESTIONS IN TEST PAPER



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. Words and Their Meaning 5

2. Sensory Details 5

3. Author’s Purpose and Synonyms 3

4. Conjunctions in Sentences 3

5. Arguments and Supporting Evidence 5

6. Metaphor and Simile 4

7. Personification 5

PART I SUBTOTAL 30

Part II

Long Answer

Questions

8. Story Comprehension: Conflict; Character Sketch; Text-to-Self Connections; Message

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9. Poetry Comprehension: Rhyme Scheme, Key Details; Tone of the Poem

10

10. Informal Letter Writing 10

PART II SUBTOTAL 30

TOTAL MARKS 60

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