ITL PUBLIC SCHOOL SECTOR 9, DWARKA SESSION 04-0 SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (I ) SET (B) (ANSWERKEY) DATE:-09-04 CLASS: IV SEC SUBJECT :ENGLISH TIME: hours M.M: 0 Student s Name : Roll No. : No. of Pages: Invigilator s Signature: ======================================================================== Q. SECTION -A (UNSEEN PASSAGE) Read the following passage and answer the questions given below: Penguins are a group of aquatic, flightless birds living mostly in Antarctica.Penguins have dark and white feathers.they have flippers for movement in water.most penguins feed on fish,squid and other forms of sealife caught while swimming underwater.they spend half of their life on land and half in the oceans.emperor penguins are the largest living species and the blue or fairy penguins are the smallest species.most of the penguin species live in large colonies. Penguins are not afraid of human beings.this is probably because penguins have no land enemy in Antartica.Instead,they are at a risk in sea from sharks or leopard seal.in 986, Silvio Mazzola,created a famous penguin cartoon character named Pingu. a) Where are penguins mostly found? Ans.Penguins are a group of aquatic, flightless birds living mostly in Antarctica. b) Name the smallest penguin species. Ans.The blue or fairy penguins are the smallest species. c) Choose the correct option and fill in the blanks. i) Penguins feed on. a) grass b) cockroaches and spiders c) fish,squid and sea creatures d) vegetables and fruits ii) Penguins live in a. a) herd b) colony c) school d) pride d) Why are penguins not afraid of the human beings? Ans.Penguins are not afraid of human beings because they have no land enemy in Antartica. e) Name a cartoon character on penguins created by Silvio Mazzola. Ans. In 986, Silvio Mazzola,created a famous penguin cartoon character named Pingu. Set A Page of 3
Q. Q. Read the following poem and answer the questions given below: The Earth with its great green trees Its infinite life and boundless beauty The only earth there ll ever be These waters of deep springs of rivers and lakes Drops of dew and clouds above All the water there has ever been. The air around that everyone breathes Over and over,forever and ever Love this earth Love it as much as life itself Earth from which all life has come Earth to which all life returns Love its waters and keep them clean Water on which all life depends Love clear air Care enough to keep it clear Clear enough to see the stars And earth will remain beyond time a) Choose and write the correct answer. i) The above poem is about. a) loving planet earth b) loving your neighbour c) loving your work d) loving animals ii) The earth has. a) peaks and hills b) beautiful sea shores c) intelligent people d) green trees,life and beauty b) Name any two water sources mentioned in the poem. Ans.River,lakes, spring c) According to the poem,what should be kept clean? Ans.We should keep our water and air clean. d) Find the opposites of the words given below from the poem i) shallow deep ii) hate love e) Give a suitable title to the poem.(hots) Ans. Variety of answers SECTION B (WRITING AND GRAMMAR) Write a paragraph on the topic Mughal Gardens using the given hints. Hints:situated in Delhi,located within the Rashtrapati Bhawan,designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, Mughal and British style,circular in shape,has pools,fountains,canals,running water,various trees for shade and fruits,home of birds,pleasant breeze,flowers marigold,rose tulips,best visit time Feb- Mar,Monday closed,cameras not allowed,best place for nature lovers Set A Page of 3
Q. Q3. Write an application to your principal seeking an apology for not coming in proper school uniform. OR Write the biography of Kiran Bedi using the given hints. Hints:born June 9,949,in Amritsar Punjab,studied there, worked as an Indian Police Service(IPS) officer,first Woman officer in IPS, her nick name Crane Bedi,married to Brij Bedi,also host and judge of popular TV series Aap Ki Kachehri,many awards to her credit,film also on her life,led campaigns against corruption, Underline the Subject and encircle the predicate in the following sentence. a) The sheep (is grazing in the valley.) b) The Sun (rises in the east.) Q4. Q. Q6. Q7. Do as directed a) The prince has a big kingdom.(change the gender) princess b) I bought a new pair of scissors.(change into plural form) scissors Identify the kinds of sentences. a) What a beautiful baby she is! (Exclamatory Sentence) b) Please pass me the sugar. (Imperative Sentence) State the kind of the underlined noun a) The rabbit was attacked by a pack of wolves. Collective noun b) Mr.Naresh is a doctor in this hospital. Proper noun c) Rajeev and Vishal are friends. Common noun d) The troupe of dancers performed before the guests. Collective noun Re-write the sentences after changing the underlined nouns with suitable pronouns. a) Radha feeds the pigeons with grains everyday. The pigeons come in flocks. Ans. Radha feeds the pigeons with grains everyday. They come in flocks. b) The book is lying on the table. Pick the book up. Ans. The book is lying on the table. Pick it up. Q8. Q9. Fill in the blanks with suitable articles. a) I have a boiled egg for breakfast every morning. b) Jeet left an hour ago. Fill in the blanks with suitable kind of adjective mentioned in the bracket. Ans may differ a) Tagore was a poet and author.(adjective of Quality) b) man was carrying a box.(demonstrative Adjective) c) girls were selected for the play.(adjective of Number) d) There is food in the kitchen.(adjective of Quantity) Set A Page3 of 3
Q. Q. Q3. Q4. SECTION C ( LITERATURE) Write the meaning of the following words: a) tawny =dark yellowish brown b) thrive =to grow,develop well,flourish c) restless=inability to remain at rest,unquiet /uneasy/never at rest d) merry wit=happy conversation Answer any four questions in 0-0 words. a) What did the foresters find near the palace? Ans.The foresters found a strong and beautiful sal tree near the palace. b) What was the real name of Lord Buddha? Ans.The real name of Lord Buddha was Siddhartha. c) Name the place where cheetahs are found. Ans.Cheetahs are found in South Africa only. d) How was Aunt Dete related to Heidi? Ans.Heidi was the daughter of Dete s sister. e) Name the tree under which Gautum Buddha got enlightenment. Ans.He got enlightened under the bodhi tree. Answer any four questions in 0-30 words a)in the poem Granny,granny please comb my hair Which oil is rubbed on the child s head? Name the poet of the poem. Ans.Coconut oil is rubbed on the child s head. The poet is Grace Nichols b) Why did the tree want to be felled in three strokes? Ans.The tree wanted to be felled in three parts because it wanted to reduce its weight in order to save its saplings from being crushed to death. c) What was Buddha s message to the world? Ans. His message was not to kill or harm any living being.he said we should live a simple life and he can be happy if we are content and not greedy. d) Where did Heidi live with Aunt Dete? What did she like about her grandfather s house? Ans.She lived in Switzerland with Aunt Dete.She liked the beautiful place,the breeze that was blowing,the fir trees and the hut behind the house. e) What made the king change his mind in the end? Ans.In the end, the king realized the love of the sal tree for its family.he was moved by the sacrifice of the sal tree.so he did not cut the tree. Answer the following question. How would you help a poor child living near your house? OR How do you take care of your garden? 4 8 Q. a) Reference to the context When the painted birds laugh in the shade, Where our table with cherries and nuts is spread: Come live and be merry,and join with me, To sing the sweet chorus of Ha,Ha,He! Set A Page4 of 3
i) What is spread on the table? Ans.Cherries and nuts were spread on the table. ii) Name the poem and the poet of the above lines. Ans.Poet-William Blake Poem The laughing Song. b) Reference to the context You will be surprised to know that they are fond of water. They like to cool themselves by bathing in rivers and water. i) Who are fond of water? Ans.Tigers are fond of water. ii) Where do they like to bathe? Ans.They like to bathe themselves in the cool water of rivers and lakes. Set A Page of 3