Worksheet: A Story of Cricket (Grade 6
English)
Part A: Read the statements and answer the questions.
1. 1. "He then pulls out a red headband, places it around his head..."
Why did Saccho put on a red headband?
✅ Because he admired tennis player John McEnroe and copied his style.
2. 2. "Crashing through the window glass..."
What happened after Saccho hit the ball?
✅ It broke a window, bounced off a trophy, and got stuck in a bookshelf.
3. 3. "Shantata! Court Chalu Aahe by Vijay Tendulkar..."
What book is mentioned in the story? Who is the author?
✅ *Shantata! Court Chalu Aahe* by Vijay Tendulkar.
Part B: Vocabulary
4. 16. What does the word "transfixed" mean?
✅ Staring at something without moving; completely focused.
5. 17. What is the opposite of rough as used in "jagged" edges?
✅ Smooth.
Part C: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
6. 21. What was Saccho’s full name?
a) Sachin Kumar McEnroe
b) Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar
c) Sachin Dev Sharma
d) Ramesh John McEnroe
✅ Answer: b
Part D: Long Answer / Critical Thinking
7. 31. Where did Saccho's elder brother and his friends play?
✅ Answer: They played in the central park of Sahitya Sahawas...