ENGLISH GRAMMAR FOR CLASS 6
Unseen Passage for Class 6 | Passage 1
The giraffe is the tallest of all living land animals. A male can go up to 18 feet and a female up to 15 feet. Such height enables them to escape the competition for ground level grass that exists among other leaf-eaters. It also gives him a long range of vision. He takes the warning of the approaching enemy early.
Giraffes eat a variety of leaves, but acacia leaves are their favourite diet. In spring when many trees are not in leaf, they spend 80 per cent of the day eating. In summer, when trees are in full leaf, they need only 15 per cent. The rest of the time is spent in resting and quarreling.
A giraffe’s long neck is made up like that of man and most other mammals, of only seven vertebrae. The bones are attached to one another with ball and socket joints. These make the neck flexible. It can run at 50 km per hour.
Rising from a lying position is a problem for such a large animal. So it usually keeps standing even while it sleeps.
To reach water with such a long neck and legs, a giraffe spreads its front legs wide apart. Then it lowers its neck to drink. This awkward position makes it easy for the lion to attack it.
Reading Comprehension Questions with Answers Class 6 Passage 1:
Q1: On the basis of your reading of the above passage fill in the blanks with suitable words:
A giraffe is the (a)_______________ of all land animals. The height of a (b)___________ giraffe can go up to 18 feet. The (c)________________ of a female giraffe can be up to 15 feet. With this height it doesn’t have to (d)____________________________________ with other animals for leaves. This enables it to see its (e) from a long distance. It, however, creates problem in reaching (f) _____________ in tanks.
Q2: Find words from the above passage that mean opposite to the following:
(a) dead
(b) detached
(c) stiff
(d) hind
(e) narrow
Unseen Passage for Class 6 | Passage 2
Using ‘ear’ phones while driving can be far more dangerous than driving under the influence of liquor.
Latest research says drivers using these mobile phones as a means of faster day-today communications may be heading for an accident. The study has shattered the common belief that drinking is the chief cause of the majority of road mishaps. Talking on mobile phones increases the risk to one’s life compared to driving after being drunk. The findings of the study are based on the survey of several cases of road accidents.
In fact, a study of the records of drivers involved in 699 such mistakes showed that the risk of accident for those who talk on phone while driving was at least four times higher compared to those driving in a state of drunkenness.
The only advantage for those driving with cellular phone was that they could summon immediate help through these phones. The study which is relevant for the entire world is relevant for India as well. Here too these phones are being used increasingly for communication and business transactions.
Unseen Comprehension Questions with Answers Class 6 Passage 2:
1. On the basis of your reading of the above passage complete the following sentences.
(a) Using ear phones while driving is very dangerous because_________________
(b) Accidents on the road can be caused because of_______________________
(c) Latest research has made it clear that____________
(d) With the help of a mobile phone one can___________
(e) Cell phones are being used increasingly in India for_____________ .
2. Find a word from the above passage that means the same as
(a) risky
(b) accidents
(c) call
Unseen Passage for Class 6 | Passage 3
A myth has been built around the pelican, one of the oldest surviving birds. It is a commonly held belief that the mother feeds her chicks on her own blood. So people have regarded the pelican as most affectionate and dutiful bird.
The large bill of the bird makes it very easy to recognize it. It has a short tail, short legs, long wings and a large bag under its bill. Because of its webbed toes, the pelican finds walking on the land difficult.
However, it is a delight to watch these birds in flight. The pelican has figured among the largest of birds. It has a wing span of up to 2.75 meters, and weighs between 4.5 and 11 kg. It lives in places with a moderate climate. It migrates to India, Africa and Iran in winter because its wings do not give sufficient protection against the cold. The brown pelican is the smallest of the pelicans. It dives its head long into water from quite a height to get at its prey. The other six species of pelicans have a white plumage.
Pelicans are very sociable birds. They travel, rest, nest and even fish together. The young pelicans take wing when they are about two months old. The nests of pelicans are far from the source of any food. Therefore, the adults have to fly great distances to get food.
Unseen Comprehension Questions with Answers Class 6 Passage 3:
1. Below you can find a summary of the above passage. Fill in each blank with one word/phrase to complete it. Pelican is one of the oldest (a)____________ birds. It is believed that its young ones are fed by the mother’s (b)__________ . Perhaps due to this, pelican is regarded as the (c) _______ and dutiful bird. It has long (d)______________ webbed feet and a very short tail. pelican finds it difficult to walk on land because of its (e) _______. It lives in places where the climate is (f) _______. In all there are (g) _______ species of pelicans.
2. Find words from the above passage that mean the same as
(a) enough (b) friendly
Unseen Passage for Class 6 | Passage 4
A volcano is a burning mountain with a great hole running deep into the earth. Out of it come smoke, gases and stones. The mouth of the opening is called the crater of the volcano.
Volcanoes are not always burning. Sometimes a volcano will remain quiet for centuries. And then it will suddenly become active. This is called volcanic eruption.
When the eruption takes place, great clouds of ashes, dust, gas and steam rise from the crater. Loud noises come from the crater. After sometime, white hot molten rock, called lava begins to flow down the mountain sides. This may go on for days or weeks. Then the volcano will ‘go to sleep’ again for many years. Most volcanoes are found near the seas.
Unseen Comprehension Questions with Answers Class 6 Passage 4:
1. On the basis of your reading of the above passage complete the following:
(a) A volcano is a burning mountain which________________ .
(b) When a volcano becomes active,_____________ .
(c) Lava refers to . ‘
(d) A crater is the mouth of the_______________ .
(e) Most volcanoes are found____________ .
2. Find words from the above passage that mean opposite to:
(a) closing
(b) dormant
(c) far
(d) noisy
Informal Letter Writing Topics Solved Examples for Class 6
Question 1.
Write a letter to your sister congratulating her on success in the examination
Answer:
Examination hall,
Ahmedabad
July 05, 20XX,
My Dear Sister,
I am very happy to know that you have passed the secondary school certificate (S.S.C) examination with credit. You got the first division in the examination. I congratulate you on your brilliant success. I am sending you the gift of a wrist watch. May you succeed in every sphere of life. With best wishes,
Yours affectionately
xyz
Question 2.
Write a letter to your mother about the test you have just taken.
Answer:
Examination hall,
Surat
January 03, 20XX,
My Dear Mother
How are you? By the grace of god, I am quite fine. I am sorry that I could not write you earlier. I was taking the second terms papers which ended yesterday. I did well in all the papers. I hope to get 90% marks. I also hope I will stand first in my class. It is possible if you pray for me.
Thank you.
Pay my regards to all at home.
Question 3.
Write a letter to your friend thanking him for birthday present he sent for you.
Answer:
House no. 75
Bahubali enclave
Agra
April 14, 20XX
Dear Raghav,
I received your letter yesterday. I am glad to know that you are well. I have just received gift. Thank you very much for your birthday present. The wrist-watch you have sent is splendid. It is very kind of you to give me such a fine present. Hope you are well.
My best regards to your parents.
Yours ever
Hema
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