English – Grade 6 End of Term 1 Exams 2024

Instructions: Please answer all the questions to the best of your ability.

Reading Comprehension (40 marks)

Passage 1: The Mysterious Island

One sunny morning, a group of friends, Maya, Ben, and Sarah, were exploring the nearby forest. They stumbled upon a hidden clearing with a peculiar tree unlike any they had seen before. The tree had vibrant purple leaves and silver bark that shimmered in the sunlight. Curious, they decided to investigate further. As they approached the tree, a gentle breeze filled the air, carrying the sweet scent of unknown flowers. Suddenly, the ground beneath them began to shake, and the tree trunk started to spin. Before they could react, they were whisked away in a whirlwind of leaves and colors.

When they opened their eyes, they found themselves on a strange island. Lush green vegetation surrounded them, with exotic birds singing in the distance. The beach was made of soft, golden sand, and the ocean sparkled like a giant turquoise jewel. They were amazed and a little scared at the same time.

Questions:

Where did Maya, Ben, and Sarah find the mysterious tree? (2 marks)

What details from the passage describe the unusual tree? (2 marks)

How did the friends end up on the island? (2 marks)

Describe the island the children found themselves on, using details from the passage. (4 marks)

What emotions might the children be feeling at this point in the story? Explain your answer. (4 marks)

Passage 2: The Clever Crow

A crow was very thirsty on a hot summer day. He flew from place to place searching for water, but all the ponds and streams were dry. Exhausted and desperate, he spotted a pitcher half-filled with water in a farmyard. He landed near the pitcher and peered inside. Unfortunately, the water level was too low for him to reach with his beak. He thought for a moment and then came up with a clever plan. He picked up small pebbles lying around the pitcher, one by one, and dropped them into the water. As he dropped each pebble, the water level rose slightly. After dropping enough pebbles, the water level was high enough for him to drink comfortably.

Questions:

Why was the crow looking for water? (2 marks)

What problem did the crow face when he found the water pitcher? (2 marks)

How did the crow solve the problem of reaching the water? (2 marks)

What does this story tell you about the crow? (2 marks)

What would have happened to the crow if he hadn’t been clever? Explain your answer. (4 marks)

Grammar and Vocabulary (30 marks)

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question.

The cat chased the ball ________ the garden. (Choose the correct preposition) a) through

b) across c) over d) around

My grandma told me a story about a brave ________. (Choose the correct noun) a) hero

b) villain c) monster d) ghost

The opposite of “happy” is ________. (Choose the opposite adjective) a) sad

b) angry c) scared d) surprised

I ________ my homework before dinner. (Choose the correct verb tense) a) did

b) am doing c) will do d) have done

The children ________ games all afternoon. (Choose the correct verb) a) played

b) watch c) listen d) read

Sentence Writing (30 marks)

Write a short paragraph (4-5 sentences) describing your favorite toy. (5 marks)

Imagine you are on the mysterious island with Maya, Ben, and Sarah. Write a short story (5-7 sentences) about what you might find or experience there. (5 marks)

Write a letter to a friend inviting them to your birthday party. (20 marks)