DAV PUBLIC SCHOOLS, BHUBANESWAR

HALF-YEARLY EXAMINATION (2023-24)

CLASS - V
SUBJECT-ENGLISH
Time - 2 Hrs Maximum Marks- 50
General Instructions : -
1. This question paper contains 5 number of pages and 13 number of questions.
1. 2. It is divided into four sections.
 Section-A-Reading (10 Marks)
 Section-B-Writing (10 marks)
 Section-C- Grammar (15 Marks)
 Section -D-Literature (15 marks)
2. 3. Question numbers 1, 2 and 5 to 10 are compulsory.
3. 4. Internal choice is given in question number 3, 4 and 11 to 13.
4. 5. Write all answers orderly in legible handwriting.
5. 6. Read the instruction of each question thoroughly and attempt all the questions.
6. 7. Number all the answers correctly as in the question paper.
8. Verify your answer before submitting to the invigilator.
Section-A (Reading-10 marks)
1. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. (5)
It is rare to find someone with good communication skills. It is necessary to
have good communication skills as people judge, evaluate, promote or block
you based on your communication skills. One should learn to observe great
communicators and adapt their styles and traits—in written and verbal forms
to develop communication skills. The art of listening and learning from each
and every interaction is another secret recipe. Develop the unconscious habit
of listening to you when you speak and know when to pause. (Para 1)
Learning what not to say is probably more important than learning what to say.
As your career develops, you will realize that the wise speak less. Speak when
you have value to add. One unnecessary word uttered at the wrong time or
place can ruin everything. If such a thing happens, you should immediately
apologise, else it may bother you for life. (Para 2)
On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer the following questions.
(3x1=3)
(a) Why is it necessary to have good communication skills?
(b) How can communication skills be developed?
(c) What should be avoided while communicating?
Find out the word that means the same as— (2x1=2)
(d) communication (Para 1)
(e) instantly (Para 2)
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2. Read the following poem carefully and answer the questions that follow.
(5)
The First Day of School

I’ve got a brand new lunchbox.

My shoes are shiny clean.
I’ve got a cool, new book bag
And a pencil box that’s green.

But I don’t know my teacher,

Or where my desk will be.
I don’t know if I’ll like the kids,
Or if they’ll play with me.

I peep inside my classroom.

I stand there for a while.
My teacher’s tall and kind of loud,
But has a great big smile.

And, best of all, she’s got my

Favorite book upon the shelf!
I kiss my mother at the door
And walk in by myself.
On the basis of your reading of the poem, answer the following questions
choosing the correct options. (5x1=5)

(i) The child’s shoes are____________.

a) dirty b) fancy
c) comfortable d) shiny and clean
(ii) The child has got a pencil box which is_________.
a) red b)green
c) pink d)yellow
(iii) _________came to drop the child at school.
a) father b) grandmother
c) teacher d)mother
(iv) The teacher is tall and loud but has a _________.
a) big watch b) big smile
c) big flower d) angry face
(v) The best thing the child saw in the class was________.
a) balloons b) chocolates
c) his favourite book d) toys
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 Section-B (Writing-10 marks)

3. Write a factual essay on ‘Elephants’ using the hints given below in 60-80
words. (1x4=4)
Hints:-
most powerful mammal— has thick legs, large hanging ears, a short tail,
small eyes, long white tusks—has long nose known as the trunk—average
weight is 6000 kg—have the biggest brain four times the size of a human
brain—greyish black in colour—eat 150 kg of food per day—are
herbivores—eat soft green grass, grains, banana and its stem, sugar cane,
flowers—communicate through vibrations—lifespan is up to 60-70 years.

OR
You are Samarth / Shruti Mishra, the school leader of Moon International
School, Bhubaneswar. Write a notice to be put up in the notice board inviting
the students to participate in a music competition in your school giving the
necessary details. (50 words)

4. Write a speech on ‘Importance of Reading Books’ using the hints provided.

(80-100 words) (1x6=6)

Hints :-
best companions—enriches our experience and vocabulary–teaches us
positive values, spirituality and love—expands one's knowledge, perspective
and understanding of the world—broadens our knowledge—improves
intelligence and sense of judgement.

OR
You are Soham/ Suhani Bhardwaj of St. Agnes High School, Pune. Write an
application to the Principal, making a request to have an extra library period in
your time table as you are a booklover. (80-100 words)

Section - C (Grammar-15 Marks)

5. Fill in the blanks using the correct abstract nouns. (3x1=3)

Happiness is a feeling of inner satisfaction and joy. It has the power of filling
one with complete (a) _______ (positive). Attaining the state of (b) _________
(happy) is the prime objective of every human being. Happiness helps in
physical, mental and spiritual (c) _______ (grow).

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6. In the following passage, one word has been omitted in each line. Write
the missing word in your answer sheet. The first one has been done as an
example. (3x1=3)
Missing word
There are so/ways of entertainment Example - many
in life. The circus is one of /most entertaining (b) _____
media. Last Sunday / of our friends went to (c) _____
see/Diamond circus. My uncle took us there. (d)_____
Everyone paid for their ticket.

7. The following passage has not been edited. There is an error in each line
that is underlined. Write the correction in your answer sheet as given
below against the correct blank. One has been done as an example.
(3x1=3)
Correction
Mango, the king of fruits is most popular among kids. E.g. Popular
They are available in both sweetest and sour (a) _______
flavours. They are nutritious and richer (b) _______
in mineral content. It is available in much varieties. (c)_______
Mangoes grow in tropical and temperate climate.

8. Fill in the blanks using the suitable adverbs using the aid box. (3x1=3)

warmly before quickly loudly

Sandeep was excited to visit his parents after his trip and was getting late. So,
he got into the car (a) __________ and carefully drove to his home. He played
the music (b) _______ and enjoyed it. He walked towards the door and swiftly
knocked on it. His mother opened the door and welcomed him (c) ________.

9. Complete the passage choosing the correct form of verbs given in the
bracket. (3x1=3)

Yesterday Shruti came to my house to give me the good news of her scoring
first in the Board Examination. I was overjoyed to know this. She has (a)
______ (attended/attend/attends/attending) all her classes regularly. Now she
(b) _______ (are/has/is/have) decided to go to the U.K. for further studies. She
usually (c) ______ (loves /loved/ has loved/ is loving) to study even in her free
time.

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 Section-D (Literature-15 marks)
10. Read the extract carefully and answer the questions. (3x1=3)
“Books are ships that sail the seas
To lands of snow or jungle trees
And I’m the captain bold and free
Who will decide which place we’ll see
Come, let us sail the magic ship.”
(a) The captain in the above lines is ____________.
i) lazy and dull ii) shy and introvert
iii) bold and free iv) cunning and smart
(b) The ship is compared with the__________.
i) flowers ii) valleys iii) trees iv) books
(c) Find out the poetic device in the first line.
i) metaphor ii) simile iii) personification d) repetition
11. Answer ANY FOUR questions in 20-30 words. (4x1=4)
(a) Why did Tom feel miserable on Mondays? (Monday Morning Blues)
(b) How did Swaminathan feel when he saw the word ‘Tail’ written on the
blackboard? (The Tale of a Tail)
(c) Why did Guru Drona ask for Ekalavya’s right thumb as ‘guru dakshina’?
(Limits of the mind)
(d) What horrid thing had Benny done to one of the books? (The Boy who
borrowed)
(e) What does the poet advice to the readers? (Just be up and doing)
12. Answer ANY ONE in 30-40 words. (2+1=3)
Where there is a will there is a way. How did Ekalavya’s willpower help him
to become a great archer? What values do you learn from him? (Limits of the
Mind)
OR
Patience is the key that solves all problems. Do you think Swami was right in
slapping Pea and Shankar? Give reasons to your answer. What should one do
to control his anger? (The Tale of a Tail)
13. Imagine yourself as Benny. Write a page in your diary expressing how you felt
seeing the books leaving your house. (80-100 words) (The Boy who
borrowed) (5)
OR
You are Tom. Write a letter to your friend sharing your Monday morning
experience and give your views on realizing the importance of going to
school.(80-100 words) (Monday Morning Blues)
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