Annual
Summative Assessment-2024 Sample Question
Subject: English Grade: Six
Time: 3 hours Marks: 100
Part A: Reading
1.
Read the text about
Victory Day in Bangladesh and answer the questions that follow:
16 December is
celebrated as the Victory Day in Bangladesh. This day marks the end of the Liberation War in 1971 when Bangladesh gained victory. The war started
at lasted for nine long months.
The people of Bangladesh fought bravely for their freedom,
facing many hardships during this time.
The war began
because the people of Bangladesh, then called East Pakistan, wanted to be free
from the unfair treatment by the rulers of West Pakistan. The leaders of East
Pakistan demanded independence, and when their demands were ignored, the people
rose up to fight for their rights.
During the
war, many people lost their lives, but the people of Bangladesh never gave up.
They were determined to be free. The freedom fighters fought against the
Pakistani forces. Finally, on 16 December 1971, the Pakistani army surrendered,
and Bangladesh became an independent country.
Every year,
Victory Day is celebrated with great pride and joy. People remember the brave
freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country's independence. The
national flag is hoisted, and various events
are organized to honor the heroes of the war. The
day is a reminder of the courage
and determination of the people
of Bangladesh and their love for their motherland.
A.
Choose the best
answer from the alternatives: 1x5=5
i. What is celebrated on 16
December in Bangladesh?
a)
Independence Day
b)
Victory Day
c)
Martyrs' Day
d)
Language Movement Day
ii.
How long did the Liberation War last?
a)
Six months
b)
One year
c)
Nine months
d)
Three months
iii.
What was Bangladesh called before its
independence?
a)
West Pakistan
b)
India
c)
Bengal
d)
East Pakistan
iv.
What happened on 16 December 1971?
a)
The war began
b)
The Pakistani army surrendered
c)
The Indian army invaded
d)
Bangladesh was divided
v.
People remember the brave freedom fighters because they -
a)
sacrificed their lives
b)
fled away from battle field
c)
did not go to the battle field
d)
thought for their betterment
B. Write answers to the following questions 2x5=10
a) What is Victory Day, and why
is it important in Bangladesh?
b) Why did the people of East
Pakistan want independence?
c) When did the war end?
d)
How did the people of Bangladesh fight for their freedom during the
Liberation War?
e)
How do people in Bangladesh celebrate Victory Day each year?
2.
Read the dialogues
from Act II, Scene II of ‘As You Like It’ and answer the questions that follow:
[Enter DUKE
FREDERICK with Lords]
DUKE FREDERICK:Is it really possible
that no one saw them leave? It can't be true—some of my men must have helped
them or allowed them to escape.
FIRST LORD:I haven't heard of anyone
who saw her leave. The ladies who serve her saw her in bed, but early in the
morning, they found her bed empty.
SECOND LORD: My lord, the rude clown,
who you used to laugh at, is also missing. Hesperia, the princess's maid, said
she secretly overheard your daughter
and her cousin praising the young man who recently defeated the strong
wrestler Charles. She thinks
that wherever they’ve
gone, that young
man is likely with them. DUKE
FREDERICK: Send for his brother; bring that young man here. If he's not
around, bring his brother to me; I'll make him find his brother. Do this
quickly, and don't stop searching until you bring back these foolish runaways.
a)
Read the statements
and write whether they are true or false. If false, give the correct answer. 2x5=10
i)
Duke Frederick is certain that no one in his court helped the girls escape.
ii)
The ladies who serve Celia saw her in bed before she disappeared.
iii)
Hesperia is the maid of Duke Frederick.
iv)
The young man who defeated the wrestler Charles is believed to be with
Celia and Rosalind.
v)
Duke Frederick orders the Lords to bring the young man directly to him.
b) Read the dialogues again and match column A with column B 1x5=5
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Column A |
Column B |
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a) Duke Frederick cannot believe that |
i. found
her bed empty. |
|
b) The ladies serving Celia |
ii. no one in his court
saw the girls
leave. |
|
c) The clown who Duke Frederick used to laugh at |
iii. praising
the young man who beat Charles |
|
d) Hesperia overheard Celia and Rosalind |
iv. And bring back who have escaped |
|
e) Duke Frederick orders his men to search |
v. has also gone missing. |
Part B: Appreciating Poems
3. Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow: 2x5=1
A Dream Within a Dream
By Edgar Allan Poe
Take
this kiss upon the brow! And, in parting from you now, Thus much let me avow—
You are not wrong, who deem
That
my days have been a dream; Yet if hope has flown away
In a night, or in a day, In a vision, or in none,
Is
it therefore the less gone?
All
that we see or seem
Is
but a dream within a dream.
a)
What does the speaker say about their days in the poem?
b)
What does the speaker question about hope in the poem?
c)
What does the speaker think about the nature of reality?
d)
What is the poem’s main idea about dreams?
e)
What does the speaker say about the kiss at the beginning of the poem?
Part C: Grammar
4. Read the
following passage and rewrite it using the right forms of verbs. 0.5x10=5
Rahul wakes up
early every morning. He starts his day by brushing his teeth and (a) (eat) a healthy breakfast. Yesterday,
he (b) (eat) pancakes with honey. After breakfast, he (c) (go)
to school where he (d) (learn) many new things. In the
afternoon, Rahul and his friends often (e) (ride)
their bicycles. His friends (f)
(feel)happy when he joins them. In the evening, Rahul (g) (finish) his homework and reads a book
before dinner. He (h) (read) the same book for a few days
now. After dinner, he (i) (watch) TV with his family. In sum, he
(j) (maintain) daily routine.
5. Read the
sentences below and write the name of the tense in Column A. Then write a new sentence using
the same tense in Column
B. 2x5=10
a)
Yesterday, I witnessed an extraordinary cricket match.
b)
It was exciting to finally see that it came together.
c)
We have been planning to enjoy this match day for weeks.
d)
By the time, I have already prepared snacks for everyone.
e)
From the beginning, I had been hoping for a close game.
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Column A
(Name of the tense) |
Column B(New
sentence) |
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1. |
a. |
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2. |
b. |
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3. |
c. |
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4. |
d. |
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5. |
e. |
6. Read the
following passage and fill in gaps with the appropriate Preposition from the table. 0.5x10=5
One way to
start improving your heart health immediately is to eat more vegetables and
fruit. Along with their great taste and versatility, vegetables and fruit offer
a host
(a) —
heart-healthy nutrients. Many vegetables and fruit are particularly rich (b) —
vitamin C and in beta-carotene, which is a form (c) — vitamin A. These work as
antioxidants in your body, helping to slow (d) — or prevent atherosclerosis by
reducing the build up of plaque from cholesterol and other substances (e) — the
arteries.
7. Read the
sentences. Connect them using ‘and’, ‘but’, ‘because’, ‘or’, ‘as well as’.
1x5=5
(a)
Pahela Boishak is celebrated with vibrant processions. It marks the
Bengali New Year with great enthusiasm. (b) The festival is celebrated across
Bangladesh. It symbolizes the beginning of the new year and the hope for
prosperity and success. (c) People dress in colorful outfits for Pahela
Boishakh. The festival also
includes traditional foods and sweet treats like pithas. (d) The streets come
alive with festivities. Various stalls sell handicrafts and local cuisine.(e)
On Pahela
Boishakh, people celebrate with colorful parades and traditional music.
They may choose to attend cultural performances and fairs.
8. Read the
text and change the underlined parts to passive forms. 1x5=5
Early rising is a habit that benefits individuals in
various aspects of life.(a) Morning workouts can boost metabolism, enhance
cardiovascular health, and improve muscle tone.(b) The tranquility of the early morning provides a peaceful environment for
self- reflection and contemplation. (c) This
quiet time allows folks to make positive intentions for the day, generating
a sense of awareness that can reduce stress and anxiety.(d) The stillness
of the early hours gives a mental sanctuary, clarity of thoughts, and emotional
balance. Early rising is closely linked
to heightened productivity. The early morning hours are often free from
distractions, allowing individuals to focus on important tasks without
interruption. Therefore, (e) early risers
exhibit better time management skills, as they have a plan for a day’s
responsibilities.
Part D: Writing