MANAV RACHNA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
MAYFIELD GARDENS, SECTOR-51, GURUGRAM
GRADE – V
SUBJECT – ENGLISH
PA1 - QUESTION BANK
Q 1 Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Sarah was excited about her school's picnic day. She had packed her favorite sandwich, an
apple, and a cookie. During the lunch break, she opened her lunchbox, but to her surprise, her
sandwich was missing. She looked around and noticed crumbs on the ground leading towards
the playground.
Sarah followed the trail of crumbs and saw her friend, Mike, sitting on a bench with her
sandwich. Mike looked guilty. "I'm sorry, Sarah," he said. "I forgot my lunch today and was
really hungry. I shouldn't have taken your sandwich without asking."
Sarah felt upset but decided to forgive Mike. "Next time, just ask me, and I'll share my lunch
with you," she said with a smile. Mike promised he would never take anything without
permission again. They enjoyed the rest of the picnic together, sharing stories and laughing.
a) Why do you think Sarah decided to forgive Mike?
b) How do you think the story would have ended if Sarah had not forgiven Mike?
c) State one word for “Feeling responsible for a wrongdoing” from the given passage?
d) What caused Sarah to follow the trail of crumbs?
e) What is the main idea of the story?
A) Sarah lost her lunch and couldn't find it.
B) Mike took Sarah's lunch without asking.
C) Sarah and Mike enjoyed the picnic together after resolving a problem.
D) Sarah and Mike ate different lunches.
Q 2 Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Lila and her younger brother, Tom, loved exploring the forest near their home. One sunny
afternoon, they decided to venture deeper into the woods than they ever had before. They
packed a small bag with snacks, water, and a map, and set off on their adventure.
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As they walked, they discovered a hidden trail that led them to a sparkling stream. They
followed the stream until they found a small waterfall. Excitedly, they decided to take a break
and eat their snacks by the waterfall.
While eating, they heard a rustling sound in the bushes. Lila and Tom were startled but
curious. Carefully, they approached the bushes and found a small, injured bird. Lila gently
picked up the bird, and they decided to take it home to care for it.
Once home, their parents helped them create a cozy nest for the bird and called a local
wildlife rescue center. The rescue center promised to send someone to help. Lila and Tom felt
proud of their adventure and happy that they could help the little bird.
a) What lesson can be learned from Lila and Tom's adventure in the forest?
b) What does the word "startled" mean in the context of the story?
c) Arrange the following events in the order they happened in the story:
A) Lila and Tom heard a rustling sound in the bushes.
B) Lila and Tom decided to venture deeper into the woods.
C) Lila and Tom found a small, injured bird.
D) Lila and Tom discovered a hidden trail leading to a stream.
d) How did Lila and Tom's emotions evolve from the start to the end of their adventure?
e) What motivated Lila and Tom to take the injured bird home instead of leaving it in the
forest?
Q 3 Games play a crucial role in the lives of children and adults alike, providing not only
entertainment but also valuable life lessons. They create opportunities for social interaction,
whether it’s playing soccer in a park, enjoying a game of chess with a friend, or collaborating
on an online quest.
Write a paragraph of approximately 150 words about values and importance of games. Give
an impressive title to your paragraph. You can include the following points:
Fitness and teach teamwork
Hand-eye coordination
social interaction
Health and social well being
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Q 4 Books are important for the mind, heart and soul. Such books are available only in good
libraries. They provide free access to a vast amount of information, including books,
magazines, newspapers, academic journals, and digital resources.
Write a paragraph of approximately 150 words about importance of libraries. Give an
impressive title to your paragraph. You can include the following points:
Support for education
Preservation of knowledge and culture
Promoting literacy and love for reading
Health and well being
Q 5 In the quiet town of Riverdale, nestled between towering mountains and winding rivers,
a group of children banded together, armed with shovels and saplings, ready to plant the
seeds of change and restore the natural beauty of their beloved hometown."
Using this beginning, write a story in about 150 words. Also, give a suitable title to your
story.
Q 6 Once an alien landed in the backyard and needed help to fix his spaceship. I wanted to
help but the problem arose regarding communication. We tried to talk and understand each
other. Using this beginning, write a story in about 150 words. Also, give a suitable title to
your story.
Q 7 Punctuate and rewrite the following sentences.
a) last night we watched a thrilling movie about a daring adventure in space
b) let's go to the park suggested john
c) asha ate her lunch quickly
d) who is responsible for cleaning up this mess
e) since we are already late for school we need to walk fast
f) mr and mrs bakshi live in kolkata
g) we measure length using inches feet yards and miles
h) do you know the answer to this question
Q 6 Underline the subject and circle the predicate in the following sentence.
a) My grandmother tells fascinating stories.
b) My leg and my arm are both sore from my bike accident yesterday.
c) Add suitable predicate in the following sentence.
The birds in the sky _______________________________.
The colorful hot air balloon _______________________________.
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Q 7 Reference to the context: -
i)" When all came out of St. Paul's Cathedral, they found a mysterious stone, which was not there
before, and a huge sword sticking out of it. Reference to context.”
a) Where was the stone located?
b) Who all exited the church?
ii) “I can help you. I can make Igraine fall in love with you.”
a) How can ‘I’ help Igraine fall in love with you?
b) ‘You’ is referred to ______________ in the above context.
Q 8 Answer the following questions.
a) Who asked for a fight between all the knights, and why?
b) What risky situation was the ant come across?
c) What was the special power that Merlin had?
d) How did the dove help the ant and how did the ant repay the dove?
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