QUESTION BANK

English

QUESTION 

SECTION – A (Reading Comprehension)

1. Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false and give supporting statements from the passage:

(2×2=4)

(a) There were some other animals on the island.

(b) The monkey used the rock to jump to the island.

2. Answer the following questions:

(1×3=3)

(a) What kind of fruits were there on the island?

(b) Where was the rock?

(c) Why did the monkey decide to visit the island every day?

3. Fill in the blanks with words from the passage:

(1×2=2)

(a) The thief _________ from the roof and vanished.

(b) If you do not practise regularly, mathematics will seem _________ to you.

SECTION – B (Grammar and Vocabulary)

4. Fill the blanks with present continuous tense of the verbs given in the brackets:

(1×2=2)

(a) Ali and Sudip ______________ (work) late today.

(b) She _______________ (listen) to the music with attention.

5. Make sentences with the following words:

(1×2=2)

(a) honest

(b) true

6. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions:

(1 × 2 = 2)

(a) Mr Brown lives ____ England.

(b) The tail _____ a monkey is long.

SECTION – C (Writing Skills)

7. Write a paragraph within 50 words describing yourself with the help of the following hints:

(5 Marks)

[Hints: Your name and age – the place you live in – the name of your school – your hobby – likes and dislikes – what you want to be when you grow up.]

ANSWER

SECTION – A (Reading Comprehension)

1. Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false and give supporting statements from the passage:

(2×2=4)

(a) There were some other animals on the island.

Ans. [ F ]
S.S : There was hardly any other animal there.

(b) The monkey used the rock to jump to the island.

Ans. [ T ]
S.S : The monkey jumped to reach the rock and from there leapt onto the island.

2. Answer the following questions:

(1×3=3)

(a) What kind of fruits were there on the island?

Ans. Sweet and juicy fruits grew on the trees.

(b) Where was the rock?

Ans. At a distance from the bank, there was a huge rock in the river.

(c) Why did the monkey decide to visit the island every day?

Ans. There was hardly any other animal there, so he was in no danger. So the monkey decided to visit the island every day.

3. Fill in the blanks with words from the passage:

(1×2=2)

(a) The thief jumped from the roof and vanished.

(b) If you do not practise regularly, mathematics will seem difficult to you.

SECTION – B (Grammar and Vocabulary)

4. Fill the blanks with present continuous tense of the verbs given in the brackets:

(1×2=2)

(a) Ali and Sudip are working late today.

(b) She is listening to the music with attention.

5. Make sentences with the following words:

(1×2=2)

(a) honest : He is an honest man.

(b) true : It is a true incident.

6. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions:

(1 × 2 = 2)

(a) Mr Brown lives in England.

(b) The tail of a monkey is long.

SECTION – C (Writing Skills)

7. Write a paragraph within 50 words describing yourself with the help of the following hints:

(5 Marks)

Ans:
I am Swapan. I am a boy. My full name is Swapan Bose. I love my name. People lovingly call me Babi. My house is near Nicco Park. My father is a doctor. My mother is a teacher. She teaches Mathematics and sometimes helps me with my homework. We go to school together. We are in the same school. I am fond of comics. I am fond of games. I take interest in reading.

I love my parents. They are fond of me. But they are also very strict. They do not allow us to watch too much television. I have a sister. She is younger to me. She goes to a different school. Being the baby of the family, she is everyone’s favourite. Although we fight sometimes, like any brother and sister, we get along very well.

QUESTION BANK

English

QUESTION 

✅ SECTION A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) [15 Marks]

1. What was the moral of the story ‘The Ant and the Grasshopper’?
   (a) Hard work pays off
   (b) Always play and enjoy
   (c) Be lazy and wait for help
   (d) Help only when needed
   
   

2. Where did the thirsty crow find water?
   (a) In a bucket
   (b) In a pitcher
   (c) In a pond
   (d) In a glass
   
   

3. Who helped the lion in ‘The Lion and the Mouse’?
   (a) A rabbit
   (b) A monkey
   (c) A mouse
   (d) A deer
   
   

4. What did the golden goose lay?
   (a) Silver eggs
   (b) Golden eggs
   (c) Bronze eggs
   (d) Diamond eggs
   
   

5. What did the foolish crow try to do?
   (a) Sing like a cuckoo
   (b) Fly like an eagle
   (c) Dance like a peacock
   (d) Swim like a fish
   
   

6. What was the little girl selling in ‘The Little Match Girl’?
   (a) Flowers
   (b) Candles
   (c) Matchsticks
   (d) Balloons
   
   

7. What was Jack’s magical item in ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’?
   (a) A golden coin
   (b) A magic lamp
   (c) A magic bean
   (d) A golden egg
   
   

8. What did the tortoise do to win the race?
   (a) Ran fast
   (b) Tricked the hare
   (c) Kept moving slowly
   (d) Took a shortcut
   
   

9. Who lived in the gingerbread house in ‘Hansel and Gretel’?
   (a) A kind old lady
   (b) A talking cat
   (c) A wicked witch
   (d) A magical fairy
   
   

10. What was Cinderella’s special item at the ball?
    (a) A golden dress
    (b) A magic wand
    (c) Glass slippers
    (d) A silver crown
    
    

11. Who blew the houses down in ‘The Three Little Pigs’?
    (a) A bear
    (b) A wolf
    (c) A fox
    (d) A tiger
    
    

12. What did Aladdin find inside the cave?
    (a) A sword
    (b) A golden ring
    (c) A magic lamp
    (d) A treasure chest
    
    

13. What kind of animal was Mowgli raised by in ‘The Jungle Book’?
    (a) Lions
    (b) Tigers
    (c) Wolves
    (d) Bears
    
    

14. What did Pinocchio’s nose do when he lied?
    (a) Turned red
    (b) Became small
    (c) Grew longer
    (d) Disappeared
    
    

15. In ‘The Ugly Duckling,’ what did the duckling grow into?
    (a) A goose
    (b) A swan
    (c) A peacock
    (d) A parrot
    
    

✅ SECTION B: Fill in the Blanks [10 Marks]

16. The lion was trapped in a ____________.
    
    

17. The crow dropped ____________ into the pitcher to raise the water level.
    
    

18. The ant stored ____________ for winter.
    
    

19. Cinderella lost her ____________ at the ball.
    
    

20. The hare was very ____________ and took a nap during the race.
    
    

21. The woodcutter’s axe fell into the ____________.
    
    

22. Jack climbed up the ____________ to reach the giant’s castle.
    
    

23. The wolf tried to ____________ the three little pigs.
    
    

24. Aladdin rubbed the lamp and a ____________ appeared.
    
    

25. The witch locked Rapunzel in a ____________.
    
    

✅ SECTION C: True/False [10 Marks]

26. The ant and the grasshopper both worked hard for winter.
    
    

27. The tortoise lost the race to the hare.
    
    

28. The little match girl was rich and happy.
    
    

29. The wicked witch in ‘Hansel and Gretel’ wanted to eat them.
    
    

30. The fox helped the crow in ‘The Fox and the Crow’.
    
    

31. Aladdin found a magical sword inside the cave.
    
    

32. The ugly duckling turned into a peacock.
    
    

33. Pinocchio’s nose grew longer when he told a lie.
    
    

34. The wolf blew down the houses of the three little pigs.
    
    

35. Cinderella’s stepmother was kind and loving.
    
    

✅ SECTION D: Short Answer Questions (SAQ) [10 Marks]

36. What did the grasshopper do in summer while the ant worked?
    
    

37. How did the thirsty crow drink water from the pitcher?
    
    

38. What happened to the golden goose’s owner when he became greedy?
    
    

39. What was special about Cinderella’s shoes?
    
    

40. How did the mouse save the lion?
    
    

41. What lesson do we learn from ‘The Hare and the Tortoise’?
    
    

42. What did Jack find at the top of the beanstalk?
    
    

43. Why did the little match girl light the matches?
    
    

44. How did the three little pigs protect themselves from the wolf?
    
    

45. Who helped Aladdin in his adventure?
    
    

✅ SECTION E: Long Answer Questions (LAQ) [5 Marks Each]

46. Describe the story of ‘The Ant and the Grasshopper’ in your own words.
    
    

47. What happened in the story of ‘Hansel and Gretel’?
    
    

48. Explain the moral of ‘The Ugly Duckling’ and how it teaches us about kindness.
    
    

49. How did Cinderella’s life change after meeting the fairy godmother?
    
    

50. What did Mowgli learn from the animals in ‘The Jungle Book’?
    
    

✅ SECTION F: Writing (Paragraph) [10 Marks]

51. Write a short paragraph on ‘Honesty is the Best Policy’.
    
    

52. Describe your favorite fairy tale and why you like it.

ANSWER

SECTION A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) [15 Marks]

1. (a) Hard work pays off

2. (b) In a pitcher

3. (c) A mouse

4. (b) Golden eggs

5. (a) Sing like a cuckoo

6. (c) Matchsticks

7. (c) A magic bean

8. (c) Kept moving slowly

9. (c) A wicked witch

10. (c) Glass slippers

11. (b) A wolf

12. (c) A magic lamp

13. (c) Wolves

14. (c) Grew longer

15. (b) A swan

✅ SECTION B: Fill in the Blanks [10 Marks]

16. cage

17. stones

18. food

19. glass slipper

20. confident

21. river

22. beanstalk

23. blow down

24. genie

25. tower

✅ SECTION C: True/False [10 Marks]

26. False

27. False

28. False

29. True

30. False

31. False

32. False

33. True

34. True

35. False

✅ SECTION D: Short Answer Questions (SAQ) [10 Marks]

36. The grasshopper sang and played while the ant worked hard to store food.

37. The crow dropped pebbles into the pitcher to raise the water level.

38. He killed the goose and found nothing inside.

39. They were made of glass and fit only Cinderella.

40. The mouse chewed the net and freed the lion.

41. Slow and steady wins the race.

42. He found a giant’s castle with gold and treasures.

43. She lit the matches to feel warm.

44. The third pig built a strong brick house.

45. A magical genie helped Aladdin.

✅ SECTION E: Long Answer Questions (LAQ) [5 Marks Each]

46. The Ant and the Grasshopper: The grasshopper played all summer while the ant stored food. In winter, the grasshopper had nothing to eat, and the ant refused to help. The story teaches the importance of hard work and planning.

47. Hansel and Gretel: Hansel and Gretel were abandoned in the forest and found a house made of sweets. A wicked witch trapped them but was later outsmarted and defeated by them.

48. The Ugly Duckling Moral: The story teaches that appearances can be deceptive and that true beauty comes from within. The duckling, once mocked, grew into a beautiful swan.

49. Cinderella’s Life Change: The fairy godmother gave Cinderella beautiful clothes and a carriage. She met the prince at the ball, lost her slipper, and later married the prince.

50. Mowgli’s Lessons: Mowgli learned survival skills from Baloo and Bagheera, bravery from the wolves, and the dangers of trusting Shere Khan.

✅ SECTION F: Writing (Paragraph) [10 Marks]

51. Honesty is the Best Policy: Honesty is an important virtue. A truthful person earns respect and trust. People who lie may gain temporary benefits but lose credibility in the long run. It is always better to be honest, as truth always prevails.

52. My Favorite Fairy Tale: My favorite fairy tale is Cinderella. It is a story of a kind girl who was mistreated by her stepmother. With the help of her fairy godmother, she attended a royal ball and met the prince. He found her lost slipper and married her. The story teaches that kindness and patience are rewarded.

QUESTION BANK

English

QUESTION 

A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) [15-20 Marks]

1. What is the moral of the story "The Honest Woodcutter"? a) Honesty is the best policy
   b) Greed is good
   c) Always take what you find
   d) Lying is useful sometimes

2. Who is the main character in "The Kind Farmer"? a) A greedy merchant
   b) A kind farmer
   c) A lazy worker
   d) A cruel king

3. What did the monkey find on the island in the story? a) Delicious fruits
   b) A hidden treasure
   c) A dangerous tiger
   d) A magical tree

4. What was the color of the bird in "The Magic Bird"? a) Green
   b) Golden
   c) Blue
   d) Red

5. The poet in "A Happy Child" is happy because: a) She has a big house
   b) She has lots of toys
   c) She is free and cheerful
   d) She is the richest child

B. Fill in the Blanks [10-15 Marks]

6. The sun _______ in the east.

7. The boy _______ to school every day.

8. The river flows _______ the mountains.

9. The dog is sitting _______ the tree.

10. Honesty is the best _______.

C. True or False [10-15 Marks]

11. The lion was kind to the mouse in the story. ( )

12. The rainbow has four colors. ( )

13. The moon gives us light at night. ( )

14. Trees help to keep the environment clean. ( )

15. A rabbit is slower than a tortoise. ( )

D. Short Answer Questions (SAQ) [10-15 Marks]

16. What did the little boy find in the garden?

17. Why was the old man happy in the story?

18. What is the name of the poet of "The Swing"?

19. Where do birds live?

20. What is the main idea of the poem "A Rainy Day"?

E. Long Answer Questions (LAQ) [5-10 Marks]

21. Describe the lesson you learned from "The Lion and the Mouse."

22. Write a summary of "The Magic Pot."

23. How does nature help us in our daily life?

24. Explain the character of the kind farmer from the story.

25. What are the qualities of an honest person? Give examples.

F. Composition/Paragraph Writing [2-3 Marks]

26. Write a paragraph on "My Best Friend."

27. Write five sentences about "A Visit to the Zoo."

28. Describe "A Day in Your School."

ANSWER

A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) [15-20 Marks]

1. What is the moral of the story "The Honest Woodcutter"?
   Ans: a) Honesty is the best policy

2. Who is the main character in "The Kind Farmer"?
   Ans: b) A kind farmer

3. What did the monkey find on the island in the story?
   Ans: a) Delicious fruits

4. What was the color of the bird in "The Magic Bird"?
   Ans: b) Golden

5. The poet in "A Happy Child" is happy because:
   Ans: c) She is free and cheerful

B. Fill in the Blanks [10-15 Marks]

6. The sun rises in the east.

7. The boy goes to school every day.

8. The river flows from the mountains.

9. The dog is sitting under the tree.

10. Honesty is the best policy.

C. True or False [10-15 Marks]

11. The lion was kind to the mouse in the story. (T)

12. The rainbow has four colors. (F)

13. The moon gives us light at night. (T)

14. Trees help to keep the environment clean. (T)

15. A rabbit is slower than a tortoise. (F)

D. Short Answer Questions (SAQ) [10-15 Marks]

16. What did the little boy find in the garden?
    Ans: The little boy found a beautiful butterfly in the garden.

17. Why was the old man happy in the story?
    Ans: The old man was happy because he had good friends and a peaceful life.

18. What is the name of the poet of "The Swing"?
    Ans: Robert Louis Stevenson.

19. Where do birds live?
    Ans: Birds live in nests on trees.

20. What is the main idea of the poem "A Rainy Day"?
    Ans: The poem describes the beauty and joy of a rainy day.

E. Long Answer Questions (LAQ) [5-10 Marks]

21. Describe the lesson you learned from "The Lion and the Mouse."
    Ans: The story teaches us that kindness and helping others, no matter how small, can bring great rewards. Even a small mouse could help the mighty lion.

22. Write a summary of "The Magic Pot."
    Ans: "The Magic Pot" is about a poor man who finds a pot that doubles everything placed inside it. He uses it wisely, becomes rich, and helps others. The story teaches the value of sharing and wisdom.

23. How does nature help us in our daily life?
    Ans: Nature provides us with air, water, food, and shelter. Trees give oxygen, rivers give water, and the sun gives energy. We must take care of nature.

24. Explain the character of the kind farmer from the story.
    Ans: The kind farmer was honest and generous. He helped others, shared his food, and treated animals with care. His kindness brought him happiness and good fortune.

25. What are the qualities of an honest person? Give examples.
    Ans: An honest person always tells the truth, does not cheat, and keeps promises. For example, in "The Honest Woodcutter," the man refused to take the golden axe because it was not his.

F. Composition/Paragraph Writing [2-3 Marks]

26. My Best Friend
    Ans: My best friend is Riya. She is kind and helpful. We study and play together. She always tells the truth and helps me in my studies. I love my best friend.

27. A Visit to the Zoo
    Ans: Last Sunday, I visited the zoo with my family. We saw lions, tigers, elephants, and many birds. The monkeys were very funny. I enjoyed the trip a lot.

28. A Day in Your School
    Ans: I go to school every day. I attend classes, play with friends, and learn new things. My teachers are kind, and I love my school very much.

QUESTION BANK

English

QUESTION 

A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) [15-20 Marks]

1. What did the clever rabbit do to escape from the lion? a) Ran away fast
   b) Tricked the lion into jumping into a well
   c) Hid behind a tree
   d) Asked another animal for help

2. What is the moral of "The Golden Touch"? a) Gold is the most valuable thing
   b) Greed leads to sorrow
   c) Sharing is bad
   d) Always trust strangers

3. Who helped the boy find his lost dog in the story? a) His teacher
   b) His friend
   c) A policeman
   d) An old woman

4. What is a synonym of "Happy"? a) Sad
   b) Joyful
   c) Angry
   d) Tired

5. The poet in "The Rainy Day" describes: a) A sunny morning
   b) A dark and cloudy day
   c) A stormy night
   d) A hot afternoon

B. Fill in the Blanks [10-15 Marks]

6. The moon shines _______ at night.

7. The boy _______ his homework every day.

8. Birds build their _______ on trees.

9. The river flows _______ the mountains.

10. The lion is known as the _______ of the jungle.

C. True or False [10-15 Marks]

11. The sun rises in the west. ( )

12. Elephants are the smallest animals. ( )

13. A dictionary helps us to find word meanings. ( )

14. Plants need sunlight to grow. ( )

15. Ice melts when it is heated. ( )

D. Short Answer Questions (SAQ) [10-15 Marks]

16. Why did the rabbit trick the lion in the story?

17. What is the main idea of "The Wise Old Owl"?

18. Where do fish live?

19. What does the sun give us?

20. Why should we always tell the truth?

E. Long Answer Questions (LAQ) [5-10 Marks]

21. Describe the lesson you learned from "The Clever Rabbit."

22. Write a summary of "The Honest Woodcutter."

23. Why should we be kind to animals?

24. Explain the importance of reading books.

25. What are the qualities of a good friend?

F. Composition/Paragraph Writing [2-3 Marks]

26. Write a paragraph on "My Favourite Hobby."

27. Write five sentences about "A Rainy Day."

28. Describe "A Visit to My Grandparents' House."

ANSWER

A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) [15-20 Marks]

1. What did the clever rabbit do to escape from the lion?
   Ans: b) Tricked the lion into jumping into a well

2. What is the moral of "The Golden Touch"?
   Ans: b) Greed leads to sorrow

3. Who helped the boy find his lost dog in the story?
   Ans: c) A policeman

4. What is a synonym of "Happy"?
   Ans: b) Joyful

5. The poet in "The Rainy Day" describes:
   Ans: b) A dark and cloudy day

B. Fill in the Blanks [10-15 Marks]

6. The moon shines brightly at night.

7. The boy does his homework every day.

8. Birds build their nests on trees.

9. The river flows from the mountains.

10. The lion is known as the king of the jungle.

C. True or False [10-15 Marks]

11. The sun rises in the west. (False)

12. Elephants are the smallest animals. (False)

13. A dictionary helps us to find word meanings. (True)

14. Plants need sunlight to grow. (True)

15. Ice melts when it is heated. (True)

D. Short Answer Questions (SAQ) [10-15 Marks]

16. Why did the rabbit trick the lion in the story?
    Ans: The rabbit tricked the lion to save itself and other animals from being eaten.

17. What is the main idea of "The Wise Old Owl"?
    Ans: The story teaches that wisdom comes from listening more and speaking less.

18. Where do fish live?
    Ans: Fish live in water.

19. What does the sun give us?
    Ans: The sun gives us heat and light.

20. Why should we always tell the truth?
    Ans: We should always tell the truth because honesty builds trust and respect.

E. Long Answer Questions (LAQ) [5-10 Marks]

21. Describe the lesson you learned from "The Clever Rabbit."
    Ans: The story teaches that intelligence is more powerful than strength. The rabbit used its cleverness to defeat the lion.

22. Write a summary of "The Honest Woodcutter."
    Ans: The Honest Woodcutter was rewarded by the gods for his honesty when he refused to take the golden and silver axes.

23. Why should we be kind to animals?
    Ans: We should be kind to animals because they are living beings like us and they depend on our care and protection.

24. Explain the importance of reading books.
    Ans: Reading books increases our knowledge, improves our vocabulary, and makes us more imaginative.

25. What are the qualities of a good friend?
    Ans: A good friend is honest, kind, supportive, trustworthy, and always ready to help in difficult times.

F. Composition/Paragraph Writing [2-3 Marks]

26. My Favourite Hobby
    My favorite hobby is reading books. I love to read storybooks, fairy tales, and adventure novels. Reading helps me learn new words and increases my imagination. In my free time, I enjoy reading under a tree or in my cozy room. It is the best way to spend my leisure time.

27. A Rainy Day
    A rainy day is full of joy and freshness. The sky is covered with dark clouds, and raindrops make everything look clean. Children love to play in the rain, while some people prefer to stay indoors and enjoy hot tea. Farmers are happy because rain helps crops grow.

28. A Visit to My Grandparents' House
    Visiting my grandparents' house is always a wonderful experience. They live in a village surrounded by green fields and trees. My grandmother cooks delicious food, and my grandfather tells me interesting stories. I love playing with my cousins and enjoying the peaceful environment.