Read the passage about Rainforests.

Rainforests are diverse and vibrant ecosystems that play a crucial role in sustaining life on Earth. Found near the equator, these lush environments are characterized by high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The vast array of plant and animal species in rainforests contributes to the rich biodiversity. Trees in rainforests, some towering high above the ground, create a dense canopy that regulates sunlight and provides habitats for countless creatures. Despite their importance, rainforests face threats such as deforestation, climate change, and illegal logging. Indigenous communities often live harmoniously within these ecosystems, relying on the resources they offer for their livelihoods. The intricate balance of life in rainforests involves symbiotic relationships between plants and animals. Jaguars, colorful birds, and various insects coexist, forming a delicate web of interconnected life. Conservation efforts are crucial to preserving these irreplaceable ecosystems and the invaluable species they house.

A. Answer the following questions. 2X5=10

1. What role do rainforests play on Earth?

2. Where are rainforests typically located?

3. What creates a dense canopy in rainforests?

4. Name one threat that rainforests face.

5. How do indigenous communities interact with rainforests?

B. Find words in the passage that mean the same as. 2X2=4

Crucial............................................................ Vital

Lush................................................................. Luxuriant

Passage:

In the heart of the dense rainforest, researchers embark on a mission to study the diverse flora and fauna that thrive in this vibrant ecosystem. Equipped with scientific tools and cameras, they trek through muddy trails, overcoming obstacles like tangled vines and towering trees. The constant hum of insects and the occasional calls of exotic birds surround them. Researchers collect samples of plants and insects, documenting their findings to better understand the intricate web of life in the rainforest. The need for caution is paramount, as unexpected encounters with wildlife can occur. Communicating through handheld radios, the team stays connected during their exploration. At night, the rainforest comes alive with the sounds of nocturnal creatures. Despite the challenges, the researchers are driven by the desire to contribute to conservation efforts and unravel the mysteries of this vital ecosystem.

Questions:

A. Answer the following questions.

1. Who are the individuals mentioned in this passage?

2. What challenges do researchers face while studying the rainforest?

3. How do researchers communicate with each other during their exploration?

4. Why is caution crucial for the researchers in the rainforest?

5. What motivates the researchers to study the rainforest?

B. Find words in the passage that mean the same as.

Vibrant ecosystem:

Desire:

Passage:

In the bustling heart of a modern metropolis, urban planners work tirelessly to create spaces that harmonize with the needs of the diverse population. Armed with blueprints and technological tools, they envision cityscapes that balance aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability. Navigating through zoning regulations and traffic patterns, these planners strive to design areas that foster community engagement and minimize environmental impact. The challenge lies in accommodating the ever-growing urban population while preserving green spaces. Public transportation systems are integral to their plans, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution. Through public forums and digital platforms, urban planners seek input from residents, recognizing the importance of collaborative city development. Despite the complexities, their dedication to shaping cities for a better future drives their relentless efforts.

Questions:

A. Answer the following questions.

1. Who are the individuals mentioned in this passage?
   
2. What aspects do urban planners consider when designing cityscapes?
   
3. Why is accommodating the growing urban population a challenge for planners?
   
4. How do urban planners engage with residents in the city development process?
   
5. What drives the relentless efforts of urban planners?
   

B. Find words in the passage that mean the same as.

1. Balancing aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability:
   
2. Collaborative city development:
   

Passage:

In the vast expanse of the cosmos, astronomers dedicate their lives to unraveling the mysteries of the universe. Armed with powerful telescopes and advanced instruments, they scan the night sky, seeking distant galaxies, nebulae, and celestial phenomena. Operating in remote observatories, these scientists delve into the depths of space and time, studying the cosmic radiation that carries ancient secrets. The challenge lies in interpreting the vast amount of data collected, leading to breakthroughs in our understanding of the cosmos. Astronomers collaborate across borders, sharing discoveries and insights through international networks. Despite the solitude of their observatories, the passion for exploring the cosmos unites these scientists in a shared quest for knowledge that extends beyond our earthly boundaries.

Questions:

A. Answer the following questions.

1. Who are the individuals mentioned in this passage?
   
2. What tools do astronomers use in their quest to understand the universe?
   
3. Where do astronomers operate while studying the cosmos?
   
4. What is the primary challenge faced by astronomers in their research?
   
5. How do astronomers collaborate with each other?
   

B. Find words in the passage that mean the same as.

1. Breakthroughs in understanding:
   
2. Unites in a shared quest:
   

Answers

Passage: Rainforests

A. Answer the following questions.

1. Rainforests play a crucial role in sustaining life on Earth.
   
2. Rainforests are typically located near the equator.
   
3. Trees in rainforests create a dense canopy.
   
4. One threat that rainforests face is deforestation.
   
5. Indigenous communities interact with rainforests by relying on the resources they offer for their livelihoods.
   

B. Find words in the passage that mean the same as.

• Crucial: Vital
  
• Lush: Luxuriant
  

Passage: Rainforest Researchers

A. Answer the following questions.

1. The individuals mentioned are researchers.
   
2. Researchers face challenges such as muddy trails, tangled vines, and towering trees.
   
3. Researchers communicate with each other through handheld radios.
   
4. Caution is crucial for researchers in the rainforest to avoid unexpected encounters with wildlife.
   
5. The desire to contribute to conservation efforts and unravel the mysteries of the ecosystem motivates the researchers.
   

B. Find words in the passage that mean the same as.

• Vibrant ecosystem: Diverse flora and fauna
  
• Desire: Motivation
  

Passage: Urban Planners

A. Answer the following questions.

1. The individuals mentioned are urban planners.
   
2. Urban planners consider aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability when designing cityscapes.
   
3. Accommodating the growing urban population is a challenge due to preserving green spaces.
   
4. Urban planners engage with residents through public forums and digital platforms.
   
5. The relentless efforts of urban planners are driven by their dedication to shaping cities for a better future.
   

B. Find words in the passage that mean the same as.

• Balancing aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability: Harmonize
  
• Collaborative city development: Engaging with residents
  

Passage: Astronomers

A. Answer the following questions.

1. The individuals mentioned are astronomers.
   
2. Astronomers use powerful telescopes and advanced instruments.
   
3. Astronomers operate in remote observatories while studying the cosmos.
   
4. The primary challenge faced by astronomers is interpreting the vast amount of data collected.
   
5. Astronomers collaborate with each other through international networks.
   

B. Find words in the passage that mean the same as.

• Breakthroughs in understanding: Discoveries
  
• Unites in a shared quest: Drives
  

A: Parts of Speech 1X5=5

1. Identify the underlined word's part of speech in the sentence: "The cat quickly climbed the tall tree."

a) Noun b) Adjective c) Verb d) Adverb

2. Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: "Lisa and ___ went to the park."

a) I b) Me c) Myself d) Mine

3. Select the conjunction in the sentence: "She wanted to go to the party, but it was too late."

a) And b) But c) Or d) So

4. Identify the interjection in the sentence: "Wow, that was an amazing performance!"

a) Wow b) That c) Was d) An

5. Choose the correct preposition: "The book is ___ the shelf."

a) on b) at c) in d) by

B: Sentence Structure 2X5=10

1. Identify the type of sentence: "Have a safe journey!"

a) Declarative b) Interrogative c) Imperative d) Exclamatory

2. Rearrange the words to form a correct sentence: "happy always be should you."

a) You should be always happy. b) Always be happy should you.

c) Be should you always happy. d) Should you be always happy.

3. Choose the correct direct object in the sentence: "She bought a beautiful dress."

a) She b) Bought c) Dress d) Beautiful

4. Identify the subject in the sentence: "The sun sets in the west."

a) The b) Sun c) Sets d) West

5. Select the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: "The team ___ playing well today."

a) am b) is c) are d) be

C: Tenses 5

1. Choose the correct tense: "They _____ (eat) lunch when we arrived."

a) Eaten b) Eat c) Ate d) Eating

2. Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the verb: "She ______ (study) for hours yesterday."

a) Studying b) Study c) Studied d) Studies

3. Identify the sentence in the past perfect tense:

a) She will finish her homework soon. b) They had already left when we arrived.

c) I am going to the store. d) He is singing a song.

D: Vocabulary 5

1. Choose the synonym for "generous":

a) Selfish b) Stingy c) Greedy d) Benevolent

2. Identify the antonym for "vivid":

a) Dull b) Bright c) Lively d) Colorful

3. Select the correct meaning for the word "surrender":

a) Win b) Yield c) Attack d) Defend

E. Write an application to your principal for 3 days leave. 1X10= 10

Or

Write a letter to your friend inviting him to your birthday party.

A: Parts of Speech

1. Identify the underlined word's part of speech in the sentence: "The sun sets beautifully over the horizon." a) Noun b) Adjective c) Verb d) Adverb
   
2. Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: "Jack and ___ are going to the movies." a) I b) Me c) Myself d) Mine
   
3. Select the conjunction in the sentence: "She wanted to read a book, so she went to the library." a) And b) But c) Or d) So
   
4. Identify the interjection in the sentence: "Oh, I forgot to bring my umbrella!" a) Oh b) Forgot c) Bring d) My
   
5. Choose the correct preposition: "The keys are hidden ___ the drawer." a) on b) at c) in d) by
   

B: Sentence Structure

1. Identify the type of sentence: "What an amazing performance!" a) Declarative b) Interrogative c) Imperative d) Exclamatory
   
2. Rearrange the words to form a correct sentence: "always study should you hard." a) Should you study always hard. b) Study should always you hard.
   
3. c) Always you should study hard. d) You should always study hard.
   
4. Choose the correct direct object in the sentence: "He bought a new laptop." a) He b) Bought c) Laptop d) New
   
5. Identify the subject in the sentence: "The teacher explained the lesson well." a) The b) Teacher c) Explained d) Well
   
6. Select the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: "The cat ___ on the windowsill." a) am b) is c) are d) be
   

C: Tenses

1. Choose the correct tense: "She _____ (sing) at the concert last night." a) Singing b) Sings c) Sang d) Sing
   
2. Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the verb: "They ______ (play) basketball every weekend." a) Playing b) Play c) Played d) Plays
   
3. Identify the sentence in the future continuous tense: a) She is writing a letter. b) We will have finished by then. c) They are playing in the park. d) He will be studying at this time tomorrow.
   

D: Vocabulary

1. Choose the synonym for "joyful": a) Sad b) Gloomy c) Happy d) Miserable
   
2. Identify the antonym for "benevolent": a) Kind b) Generous c) Malicious d) Compassionate
   
3. Select the correct meaning for the word "ephemeral": a) Lasting b) Temporary c) Permanent d) Enduring
   

E. Write an application to your principal requesting permission to organize a school event.

A: Parts of Speech

Identify the underlined word's part of speech in the sentence: "The chef prepared a delicious meal."

a) Noun b) Adjective c) Verb d) Adverb

Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: "Alex and ___ are going to the museum."

a) I b) Me c) Myself d) Mine

Select the conjunction in the sentence: "She wanted to study, but her friends invited her to a party."

a) And b) But c) Or d) So

Identify the interjection in the sentence: "Oops! I dropped my phone."

a) Oops b) Dropped c) My d) Phone

Choose the correct preposition: "The cat is hiding ___ the bed."

a) on b) at c) in d) by

B: Sentence Structure

Identify the type of sentence: "Let's go to the park."

a) Declarative b) Interrogative c) Imperative d) Exclamatory

Rearrange the words to form a correct sentence: "always early should be you."

a) You should always be early. b) Should you be always early.

c) Be should you always early. d) Always be you should early.

Choose the correct direct object in the sentence: "She baked a delicious cake."

a) She b) Baked c) Cake d) Delicious

Identify the subject in the sentence: "The students were attentive in class."

a) The b) Students c) Were d) Attentive

Select the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: "The flowers ___ in the garden."

a) am b) is c) are d) be

C: Tenses

Choose the correct tense: "I _____ (visit) my grandparents last weekend."

a) Visits b) Visit c) Visiting d) Visited

Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the verb: "She ______ (read) a book every night."

a) Reading b) Reads c) Read d) Readed

Identify the sentence in the present perfect continuous tense:

a) She swims every morning. b) They have already left for the airport.

c) I am going to the party. d) He has been studying for hours.

D: Vocabulary

Choose the synonym for "abundant":

a) Scarce b) Plentiful c) Sparse d) Limited

Identify the antonym for "chaotic":

a) Disorderly b) Confused c) Organized d) Unpredictable

Select the correct meaning for the word "ephemeral":

a) Lasting b) Temporary c) Permanent d) Enduring

E. Write a letter to your neighbor expressing gratitude for their help during a difficult time.

A: Parts of Speech

1. Identify the underlined word's part of speech in the sentence: "The children play joyfully in the park." a) Noun b) Adjective c) Verb d) Adverb
   
2. Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: "Emily and ___ will join us for dinner." a) I b) Me c) Myself d) Mine
   
3. Select the conjunction in the sentence: "He wanted to swim, but the pool was closed." a) And b) But c) Or d) So
   
4. Identify the interjection in the sentence: "Oh, that's a stunning view!" a) Oh b) That c) Stunning d) View
   
5. Choose the correct preposition: "The cat is sitting ___ the windowsill." a) on b) at c) in d) by
   

B: Sentence Structure

1. Identify the type of sentence: "How tall is the Eiffel Tower?" a) Declarative b) Interrogative c) Imperative d) Exclamatory
   
2. Rearrange the words to form a correct sentence: "always should be kind you." a) You should be always kind. b) Should you always be kind.
   
3. c) Be should you always kind. d) Always be kind you should.
   
4. Choose the correct direct object in the sentence: "She painted a beautiful mural." a) She b) Painted c) Mural d) Beautiful
   
5. Identify the subject in the sentence: "The rain continued throughout the night." a) The b) Rain c) Continued d) Night
   
6. Select the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: "The team ___ well in the tournament." a) am b) is c) are d) be
   

C: Tenses

1. Choose the correct tense: "They _____ (build) a sandcastle on the beach yesterday." a) Build b) Building c) Built d) Builds
   
2. Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the verb: "I ______ (write) a poem last week." a) Writing b) Writes c) Wrote d) Write
   
3. Identify the sentence in the present continuous tense: a) She reads a book every day. b) They will have finished by then. c) I am attending a conference. d) He has already visited that place.
   

D: Vocabulary

1. Choose the synonym for "eloquent": a) Silent b) Fluent c) Inarticulate d) Reserved
   
2. Identify the antonym for "obsolete": a) Outdated b) Current c) Extinct d) Modern
   
3. Select the correct meaning for the word "meticulous": a) Careless b) Precise c) Messy d) Unorganized
   

E. Write a letter to your favorite author expressing admiration for their work and seeking advice on becoming a writer.

#Answer any eight of the following questions:

1. Why was Dronacharya appointed to train the princes?

2. Who did Arnab feel the right before he Left?

3. What did Sameer do to made the Nawab come to the food stall?

4. How did the spectators respond to the remarkable finish of the race?

5. How did Rowling come up with the idea of Harry Potter?

6. What is the poet's approach to dreams and longings?

7. How are good people similar to ghosts?

8. Do you think the young soldier was really Prashant? Give reasons.

9. Why was Dronacharya appointed to train the princes.

10. Why would the birds suddenly stop bickering in the morning?

#Answer these questions with reference to contex.

1. Then swiftly through the air came seven shining arrows.

a. Towards home did the seven shining arrows come?

b. What guided the arrows?

c. who was surprised by this sight?

2. " Who are you?"

a. who asked this question and from whom?

b. What reply did he get?

c. Where did this conversation take place?

"3. Indeed you have done an excellent jo!"

a. Who spoke these words and to whom?

b. Why did the speaker say these words?

#Explain the following with reference to context.

"His dreams and his efforts all dashed in the dust".

"The bad thing about ghost is they are transparent".

#Tick l the correct answer-

1. The good thing about good people is that they...........

a. Never tell a lie b. Always do good to people c. Are transparent

2. Ghosts are bad hosts because they...........

a. Never offer anything to eat b. Are never in station c. Talk impolitely to their guests

3. Dronacharya helpd the Princes in becoming .......................

a. Wise men b. Excellent fighters c. Skill Rulers

4. In front of Eklavya was an image of.................

a. Dronacharya b. Arjuna c. His father

5. The young soldier's family was dealing with..............

a. Flood in that village

b. Bad winters in Himachal Pradesh

c. Draught in Rajasthan

6. The soldiers thought that there may be a ........... in the tree.

a. cat b. dog c. child

7. If you can dream and not make dreams your................

a. Ambition b. master c. life

8. If you can make one heap of all your.....................

a. Achievement b. possessions c. winnings

9. Yours is the................... And everything that is in it.

a. World b. universe c. Earth

10. Harry Potter is a series of ..................... books.

a. Five b. Six c. Seven

11. Arnab was going to

(a) Delhi

(b) Mumbai

(c) Kolkata

12. What did Anwar cook the best?

(a) Dal

(b) Biryani

(c) Kebab

13. The boy was waiting for............. to come.

(a) Army men

(c) His parents

(b) His elder brother, Prashant

in the world.

14. Because of Eklavya's sacrifice............. remain the best Archer in the world.

(a) Bhima

(b) Drona

(c) Arjuna

15. The bird had sensed a ghosts rummaging in the

(a) Litter

(b) Scrap dealer's shop

(c) Graveyard

#.Write English meaning-

(a) Barge in

(d) Wield

(b) Glades

(e) Omens

(c) Doom

#.Write ten lines of any one of the following poems-

(a) The Ghost

(b)Be careful what you wish for

#.Define any three of the following with examples.

Sentence

Noun

Pronoun

Adjective

Adverb

Preposition

Conjunction

#Classify any two ofthe following-

Adjectives

Adverbs

Noun

Pronoun

Verb

Adverb

#Mention the kind of sentences for the followings

1. Don't let your child play with sharp things.

2. I asked him how old he was.

3. Is it early yet?

4. Why are you disturbing me?

5. May you be happy and prosperous!

6. Please bring me a bicycle papa.

#Write an application to the principal of your school requesting him for fee concession.

#. Write an application to your principal for 3 days leave.

#Write a paragraph on any one of the following-

*Work is worship.

*Technology in Today's life.