SUBJECT: English Worksheet
CLASS- VI CAMBRIDGE
Name : Roll No.
I.Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow-
Mount Everest – The Tallest Mountain on Earth
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world, standing at 8,848 meters above sea
level. It is part of the Himalayan mountain range and lies on the border between Nepal and
Tibet. Every year, hundreds of climbers from all over the world attempt to reach its summit,
but the journey is extremely difficult and dangerous.
The first successful ascent of Mount Everest was made by Sir Edmund Hillary from New
Zealand and Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa climber from Nepal, on May 29, 1953. Since then,
thousands of climbers have followed in their footsteps, but not all of them succeed. The
extreme weather, lack of oxygen at high altitudes, and the risk of avalanches make climbing
Everest a great challenge.
Climbers need months of training and preparation before attempting the climb. They must
carry special equipment, including oxygen tanks, warm clothing, and food supplies. Even
with all these precautions, climbing Everest remains a dangerous task. However, the
breathtaking view from the summit and the sense of achievement make it a dream for many
adventurers.
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1. Look at the first paragraph.
(a) Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. In your opinion, why do so many
climbers attempt to reach its summit despite the dangers? [1]
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(b) Rewrite the sentence in the past tense:
"Climbers from all over the world try to reach the top." [1/2]
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(c) Identify the preposition in the sentence:
"Mount Everest lies between Nepal and Tibet." [1/2]
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2. Look at the second paragraph.
(a) Pick out the verb in the sentence:
"They climbed through harsh weather conditions to make history." [1/2]
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(b) What lessons can modern climbers learn from the first successful Everest expedition?[1]
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3. Identify one simple sentence from the passage and mention its tense. [1/2]
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4. Look at the third paragraph.
(a) Why do climbers carry oxygen tanks when climbing Mount Everest? [1]
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(b) Find a word in the passage that means "a large amount of snow and ice falling quickly
down a mountain." [1/2]
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5. Add a suitable prefix to the word "successful" to change its meaning to "not
successful." Write
the new word. [1/2]
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II. Read each short passage carefully.
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Passage 1
The sun slowly disappeared behind the hills, painting the sky in shades of orange
and pink. A cool breeze whispered through the trees, making the leaves dance. The
night stretched its arms, covering the world in darkness.
1. Identify the poetic device used in "A cool breeze whispered through the trees." [1]
2. Find the verb in the sentence "The sun slowly disappeared behind the hills." [1]
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3. What figure of speech is used in "The night stretched its arms, covering the world in
darkness." [1]
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Passage 2
The waves crashed against the shore, singing their endless song. The golden sand
sparkled under the bright sun. Seagulls soared above, calling out to the wind.
1. Identify the poetic device used in "The waves crashed against the shore, singing
their endless song." [1]
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2. Find an adjective in the sentence "The golden sand sparkled under the bright sun."
[1]
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3. What poetic device is used in "Seagulls soared above, calling out to the wind." [1]
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