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DELHI PUBLICSCHOOL, NTPC FARAKKA
HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION (2025-26) Date: 15 Sep. 25
Class: VI! Subjoct: ENGLISH MM:60 Time: 2Hours 30 Minutes
General Instructions:
1The Question Paper contains Three Sections-Reading, Grammar &VWriting and Literature.
2Attempt questions based on specific instructions given for each part.
SECTION - A: READING (10)
Read the given passage and answer the questions accordingly: 10
1Would you believe January was not always the first month of the year? The ancient Roman calendar
system began in March and ended in February! Let's take a look at how the ancient Romans chose the
names of the 12 months of the year.
2It is believed the Romans named March after Mars, the Roman god of war. Some say April got its name
from the Latin word meaning "second", May was named after Maia, an earth goddess of growing plants.
Apparently, June has always been apopular month for weddings. The Romans named June after Juno, the
queen of the gods and weddings. July was named after Julius Caesar and Auqust was named after
Augustus Caesar.
3 Though we think of September, October, November, and December as months 9, 10, 11 and 12, these
months were 7, 8, 9, and 10 respectively, earlier. This is how they got their names. September's name
Comes from septem, Latin for "seven."" October's name comes from octo, Latin for "eiaht." November's
name comes from novem, Latin fornine." December's name comes from decem, Latin for "ten." Aperiod
of celebration at the end of the year into a month of its own, named after the festival Februa and this is
how February got its name.
4 Later, another month got added to the beginning of the year and named it January after Janus, the God
of beginnings and endings. In 1582, Pope Gregory adjusted the calendar with January as the first month.
This new calendar became known as the "Gregorian calendar." So, what about the days of the week? The
Romans had named the days of the week according to the planets. After the Saxon invasions, certain
rames were renamed. The name origins of the days of the week are listed below:
5 Sunday is an English translation of the Latin 'Sun's day', the old Teutonic people's sacred day of the sun.
Monday is from the word 'Monandaeg', meaning Moon's day. Tuesday is named in honor of the Teutonic
god Tiw, the son of Woden. Wednesday-is named after the supreme god Woden. Thursday is named for
Woden's other son, Thor, the god of thunder and lightning. Friday is from the Anglo-Saxon 'Frigg-daeg',
named to honor Frigg, the wife of Woden and the goddess of marriage and love. Saturday is named for the
Roman god of Saturn, considered a day of bad omen.
i) Why was June named after God Juno?
a) June meant sixth b) It wasa popular month for wedding
c) It came before July d) It was a month of festival
i) Which of these was the last month according to the ancient Roman calendar?
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a) February b) December c) June d) January
ii) Which of the given months was named after agoddess of growing plants?
a) September b) May ) April d) August
iv) The curent Gregorian calendar is named after a
a) King b) God c) Goddess d) Pope
v) Janus was a god of
a) Beginnings b) Endings ) Middle d) Both a and b
vi) How many months have been named after the Latin numbers?
a) 4 b) 5 c)6 d) 7
vii) Which day of the week is believed to be cursed or bad?
a) Wednesday b) Thursday c) Friday d) Saturday
vii) Which word means 'changing from one language to ancther?
a) Honor b) Supreme c) Translation d) Considered
ix) Which of these is the antonym for 'Modern?
a) Roman b) January c) Calendar d) Ancient
x) Which of these is the synonym for 'Blessed'?
a)Sacred b) Honor c) Teutoníc d) Goddess
Section B: GRAMMAR AND WRITING (30)
diary in 50-60 words. 3
2. Last night you had afunny dreâm. Describe the experience in your
(OR)
water sCooter ride. You learnt a few ips
Imagine you went to a beach in Goaon avacation. You did a
the visual given,
about the ride. Write adiary entry, in 50-60 words, sharing your experience, using
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3. You are the Creative Head of an Advertisement Designlng company. Design a colourful and informative
advertisement on the launch of a new brand of toothpaste. 3
(OR)
You are the Creative Head of an Advertisement Desianing company. Design a colourful and informative
advertisement on the launch of a new brand of dark chocolate.
4. You are the Cultural Secretaryof your school. The School is hosting an Inter-School Literary Fest -
"Wordsmiths 2025" involving debates, creative writing, and poetry recitation. Draft a notice in not more
than 50 words inviting-entries-from students-of Classes- XI and XII to participate in the-events. Youmay
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invent necessary details.
(OR)
Your school has decided to organise aCareer Fair in colaboration with universities and industry experts to
guide students on higher studies and job opportunities. As the Head Boy/Head Girl, drafta notice for the
school notice board, informing students about the event and motivating them to register and attend. Give
all relevant details in not more than 50 words.
5. You recently volunteered in a communsty service project where you helped teach underprivileged
children. Write a letter to your close friend describing your experience, the challenges you faced, and how
the project changed your perspective on education and social responsibilitiy. You are Ansh Maurya residing
at 33/4 Vikash Tower Navi Mumbai. 5
(OR)
Your cousin has been feeling demotivated after repeated failures in competitive exams. Write an informal
letter to him/her, giving practical advice on how to deal with setbacks, manage stress, and stay motivated
for future opportunities. You are Ansh Maurya residing at 33/4 Vikash Tower Navi Mumbai.
6. FM in the blanks with an appropriate tense form. 6
A. The children are playing basketball ight [Link] ..Play) for almost two hours. They must be
getting tired.
b. It... (rain) a lot last week, but it ....(not / rain) much so far this week.
The young man
. .(never / be) to Paris, but he ..... (read) a book about this city last year.
By next February I .....completed) mythird book.
7. Change from Direct Speech to Irndirect Speech: 6
á.The woman said; "It's not my umbrella, mine is red."
b. He said to Tom, "What kind of films do you like watching?"
The passengers said to the station master, "When did the last train leave?"
. The teacher said to the students, "Are you listening to me?
e Johnsays, "I havent seen my grandmother for a long time."
Lucy said, "I can swim well but I don't have enough time to swim.,"
8. Fill in the blankS with suitable determiners: 4
A: Id like () .......... .. olive oil.
B: How(i) **.**........ do you need?
A: Half a bottle. Is there (ii) ................. flour?
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B: Certainly. How (iv) doyou need?
A: Akilo, please.
SECTION - C: LITERATURE (20)
Swer the following questions in 30-40 words each. 3x2
Why did Velu run away from his home? (Children at Work)
Howdid the garden change when the Giant refused to let the children play there?
(The Selfish Giant)
c. Why was the tin box so precious to Connie? (The Best Christmas Present in the World
10. Answer the following questions in 50-60 words each. 3x3
a. How did the ant respond to the cricket's request for help in winter?
Do you think the ant was justified?
(The Ant and the Cricket)
h. How did the East India Company exploit the Indian farmers and
weavers? (Glimpses of the Past)
c. What message does the poet convey through his observation of the earth from different hejahts?
(Geography Lesson)
[Link] the following question in about 70-80 words. 1x5
In both The Tsunami and Children at Work, children are
shown to face challenges beyond their years.
Compare how courage and will power are portrayed in these two stoies.
(OR)
In How the Camel Got His Hump and The Ant and the
Cricket, both camel and cricket are lazy. What lesson
do we learn from these stories about being responsible?
