Unseen Passage for Class 6 – Final Test

Reading comprehension lesson 24: Final reading test · Set 241 · 12 questions

Reading tip (Read, find, prove): Read the passage once for the main idea. Find the line that answers the question. Check the option against that line before you choose.

1. 1.Lightning is a giant spark of electricity in the sky. It happens when electric charges build up inside storm clouds. A flash of lightning heats the air around it very quickly. The hot air expands with a loud bang, which we hear as thunder. Light travels much faster than sound. That is why we see the flash before we hear the thunder. During a thunderstorm, stay indoors and away from tall trees. Standing under a tree is not safe, as lightning often strikes tall objects.
   
   Why do we see the flash before we hear the thunder? (a) Clouds block sound (b) Thunder is quiet (c) Light travels faster (d) Sound travels faster
2. 2.Every winter, thousands of birds fly to India from colder lands. These travellers are called migratory birds. Many of them come from Siberia and Central Asia. They escape the freezing cold and find food in our lakes and wetlands. Bharatpur in Rajasthan and Chilika Lake in Odisha are famous places to see them. Flamingos, cranes and ducks are among the visitors. In spring, the birds fly back to breed. Protecting wetlands keeps their winter homes safe.
   
   Why do the birds fly back in spring? (a) To rest (b) To eat fish (c) To breed (d) To find snow
3. 3.Kabir found a brown wallet near the bus stop. Inside were some money and a card with an address. His friend Sonu said, “Keep it, nobody saw you.” Kabir felt uneasy about that idea. He walked twenty minutes to the address on the card. An old man opened the door and almost cried with relief. The wallet held his pension for the whole month. He thanked Kabir again and again. Kabir walked home feeling lighter than air. Honesty, he learnt, brings its own reward.
   
   Why was the old man so relieved? (a) It was a gift (b) It had his photos (c) It held his pension (d) It was new
4. 4.In many Indian cities, people face water shortages in summer. Rainwater harvesting is one simple answer. Rain falling on rooftops is collected through pipes. It is then stored in tanks or sent into the ground through pits. Water sent into the ground raises the level of water in wells. A single roof can collect thousands of litres in one monsoon. Some states have made rainwater harvesting compulsory for new buildings. Saving rain today means more water tomorrow.
   
   What rises when water is sent into the ground? (a) The roof height (b) Rainfall (c) Water in wells (d) Soil heat
5. 5.Ayesha lives across the street,
   We share our pencils, share our treats.
   When I was sick with fever high,
   She brought me notes and said, “Don’t cry.”
   We sometimes fight about a game,
   But by the evening, we’re the same.
   A friend is like a shady tree,
   That’s always there for you and me.
   
   What did Ayesha bring when the poet was sick? (a) Medicine (b) Flowers (c) Notes (d) Sweets
6. 6.On a stormy evening, Riya heard a soft whimper outside the gate. A tiny puppy was shivering in the rain. Her mother was worried that it might be ill. Still, they dried it with an old towel and gave it warm milk. The next day, they took it to the animal doctor. The doctor said the puppy was healthy, just hungry and cold. Riya named him Bijli because he arrived during a thunderstorm. Now Bijli follows her everywhere.
   
   What did Riya hear outside the gate? (a) A loud bark (b) A car horn (c) A soft whimper (d) A knock
7. 7.Mangroves are trees that grow in salty water along the coast. Their roots stick out of the mud like knobbly fingers. These roots help the trees breathe in wet, airless soil. Mangrove forests protect the coast from strong waves and storms. They also give shelter to fish, crabs and birds. The Sundarbans, shared by India and Bangladesh, is the largest mangrove forest in the world. It is home to the Royal Bengal tiger. Cutting mangroves leaves the coast open to damage.
   
   In “It is home to the Royal Bengal tiger”, what does “It” refer to? (a) The mud (b) The coast (c) A crab (d) The Sundarbans
8. 8.The Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite. It goes around the Earth once in about a month. The Moon does not have its own light. It shines because it reflects light from the Sun. As it moves, we see different amounts of its lit side. These changing shapes are called phases. On a full moon night, we see the whole bright face. On a new moon night, we can hardly see it at all.
   
   How often does the Moon go around the Earth? (a) Once a day (b) Once a year (c) Once a week (d) About once a month
9. 9.Ayesha lives across the street,
   We share our pencils, share our treats.
   When I was sick with fever high,
   She brought me notes and said, “Don’t cry.”
   We sometimes fight about a game,
   But by the evening, we’re the same.
   A friend is like a shady tree,
   That’s always there for you and me.
   
   Where does Ayesha live? (a) Next to the school (b) In another city (c) Across the street (d) Upstairs
10. 10.We dug a patch behind the hall,
    Beside the old brick boundary wall.
    We sowed some beans, some okra too,
    And watered them till they grew and grew.
    Then caterpillars came to munch,
    They ate our leaves for breakfast, lunch!
    We did not spray, we picked them out,
    And now our garden’s green throughout.
    
    What did the children sow? (a) Mangoes (b) Roses and lilies (c) Beans and okra (d) Rice and wheat
11. 11.A new girl named Lakshmi joined Tenzin’s class in July. She had moved from a village in Tamil Nadu and spoke little Hindi. At lunch, she sat alone under the neem tree. Some children laughed at her accent. Tenzin remembered his own first day in Delhi, when he too had felt lost. He sat beside her and shared his momos. Lakshmi taught him a few Tamil words in return. By August, the two were the best of friends.
    
    Why did Tenzin understand how Lakshmi felt? (a) He knew Tamil (b) The teacher told him (c) She was his cousin (d) He felt lost once too
12. 12.My father’s bicycle is black and old,
    Its bell is rusty, but its heart is gold.
    It carried milk cans down the lane,
    In blazing sun and pouring rain.
    It took me to my school each day,
    And never once complained, I say.
    Now Father says it’s time to rest,
    But I still think this bike’s the best.
    
    What does “its heart is gold” mean here? (a) It is made of gold (b) It is good and faithful (c) It is very costly (d) It is yellow

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