HOLIDAY HOMEWORK
SECTION-A COMPREHENSION PASSAGE
(A) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions:-
Trees are often called the lungs of the Earth because they absorb carbon dioxide and
release oxygen, playing a vital role in maintaining the planet’s breathable atmosphere.
Beyond this, they provide shade on sunny days, bear fruits that nourish both humans
and animals, and serve as homes for countless creatures, from chirping birds to buzzing
bees. Trees also help prevent soil erosion, purify water, and act as natural air
conditioners by cooling their surroundings.
Unfortunately, the world is witnessing large-scale deforestation, driven by urbanization,
agriculture, and logging. This has led to alarming consequences such as climate
change, desertification, and a significant loss of biodiversity. Entire ecosystems are
disrupted, and many species face extinction as their habitats are destroyed.
Protecting trees is not just an environmental responsibility but a necessity for our
survival. Planting more trees, reducing deforestation, and spreading awareness about
their importance are critical steps toward restoring the ecological balance and ensuring
a sustainable future for generations to come.
Questions:
1)Trees referred to as the_____of the Earth.
2)Mention two benefits that trees provide to animals.
3)What are some consequences of deforestation?
4)What are the major causes of deforestation?
5)Why is protecting trees essential, and how can we contribute?
(B) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions:-
Cooking is not just a daily chore; it can be a delightful and creative experience. Many
people find joy in preparing meals for their loved ones. For example, Maya loves to
bake cookies on weekends. She experiments with different flavours like chocolate chip,
oatmeal raisin, and peanut butter. Each time she bakes, her kitchen fills with delicious
aromas that bring her family together. They gather around the table to taste her treats,
sharing stories and laughter. Maya believes that cooking is an art that brings happiness
not only to those who eat but also to those who create.
Questions:
1)What does Maya enjoy doing on weekends?
2)Name two flavours of cookies that Maya bakes.
3)What effect does cooking have on Maya’s family?
4)Why does Maya believe cooking is an art?
5)Find a word from the passage which means ‘a pleasant smell’-
(C) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions:-
Our ancestors had great difficulty in getting books. Now, our difficulty is what to read.
There are books and books but our hours of reading are very few. Therefore, choice
becomes essential. We should be very careful about what we read. There are books
which poison our lives by suggesting evils. We should keep them at arm’s length.
We should read only those books which have stood the test of time. Such books are our
great classics like the Ramayana and the Gita. They contain the wisdom of our sages
and saints. They have appealed mankind from generation to generation. Reading of
such books has ennobling influence on our mind and character. It gives us spiritual
enjoyment. These books give us instruction with entertainment. They represent our
ancient culture. They set before us high ideals to follow. They are our best friends, best
guides and the best treasure.
Questions:
1)We should be selective because-
(a) there is a great number of books available to us
(b) there is scarcity of books
(c) there are only bad books in the market
(d) none of the above
2) We should avoid those books which-
(a) cost high price
(b) come in paperback
(c) corrupt our lives by suggesting evils
(d) come in more than one volume.
3) The books which have stood the test of time are called____
(a) great books
(b) rare books
(c) biographies
(d) classics
4) What is /are special quality/qualities of classics?
(a) They affect our mind in a good way
(b) They teach us something great and also entertain us.
(c) They help us in our spiritual growth
(d) All the above
5) An expression in the passage which means ‘good effect’ is
(a) Spiritual enjoyment
(b) Ennobling influence
(c) high ideals
(d) Very careful.
(D) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions:-
Patriotism is an old concept, as old perhaps as the earliest of human civilizations. But all
through the history of mankind, it has been narrowly understood. Today people have
begun to realise that patriotism is an essential part of human instinct.
Patriotism has its negative sides particularly when it exceeds its proper bounds. People
who think their own country to be the best and are blind to its weaknesses are not
patriots at all.
We are the members of a large human family and so cannot neglect our duties and
responsibilities towards it. Our love for the country should be conditioned by respect for
the whole community. Narrow prejudice can do nothing except to bring misfortune. In
trying to overlook others’ interest in the modern world, we harm our own.
Patriotism should be tempered with reason so that it may not be an evil.
Questions:
1)Today what is the belief of people regarding patriotism?
(a) It is narrowly understood
(b) It is not needed
(c) It is a part of human instinct
(d) None of the above
2) Which type of people can be categorised as patriots?
(a) Those who think others’ country greater than their own
(b) Those who think their own country to be the best inspite of its weaknesses
(c) Those who keep a neutral attitude towards their country
(d) Those whose love for the country is conditioned by respect for the entire community.
3) Narrow prejudices always bring
(a) misfortune
(b) good opportunity
(c) good luck
(d) huge amount of money
4) Patriotism is an evil when it is
(a) tempered with reason
(b) not tempered with reason
(c) beyond narrow feelings
(d) None of the above
5) The word in the passage means opposite to ‘positive’
(a) Proper
(b) Narrow
(c) Negative
(d) Reason
SECTION-B WRITING
(A)Paragraph writing on the following topics:-
1)My Favourite Hobby
2) My Best Friend
3) Benefits of Exercise
4) My Family
5) Morning Assembly in My School
6) My Favourite Festival
7) Environmental Pollution
8) The Place I Recently Visited
SECTION-C GRAMMAR
(A)Identify the part of speech of the underlined words in the sentences below:-
1)Sameer loves to read books.
2) I will travel to France next month.
3)This is her bag.
4)The cat is under the table.
5) She is coming with me to the party.
6) I did not go to work yesterday because I was ill.
7) Did you see the large elephant at the zoo?
8) My sister has only two dresses.
9) Jack and Jill went up the hill.
10) Hooray! We won the game.
11) The weather today is lovely.
12) I am tired, yet I can't sleep.
13) Either Deepak or Pratik will win the race.
14) It was so cold that I could barely feel my fingers.
15) The ball went over the fence.
(B) Fill in the blanks using a/an/the:-
1) I want to ask ___ question now.
2) It is__ nice day today.
3) Mohini works in__ office.
4) ___man was crossing the road.
5) She works in__ factory.
6) There is ___ huge statue of Rani Lakshmibai at the square.
7) Yours is __inspiring story.
8) Where is ___ Statue of Liberty situated?
9) He belongs ___ different school of thought
10) Do you know where ____ library is?
(C) Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the noun in brackets:-
1)There are many _____ (sheep) in the field.
2) She has three _____ (child) at home.
3) There are many _____ (foot) prints on the path.
4) I need to buy a new _____ (toothbrush).
5) There are a few _____ (mouse) in the kitchen.
(D) Change the following underlined nouns from singular to plural:-
1)She is wearing a beautiful dress.
2) The boy is playing with his toy car.
3) There is a bird in the tree.
4) My mother bought sweet mango.
5) They bought a new house.
6) There is a monkey in the tree.
7) I like butterfly.
8) Sohan saw a strange passerby.
