Unseen Passage for Class 6 – Final Test
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.
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1.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 does “by the evening, we’re the same” mean? (a) They make up again (b) They go to sleep (c) They fight more (d) They look alike -
2.The sky turned grey, the wind grew strong,
The peacock sang its happy song.
Then down came drops, first one, then ten,
Then rain, and rain, and rain again!
The dusty lanes turned into streams,
The paper boats sailed on our dreams.
The thirsty fields began to drink,
And everything turned green, I think.
What did the dusty lanes turn into? (a) streams (b) mountains (c) deserts (d) gardens -
3.Vihaan was batting in the final over of the colony cricket match. He edged the ball, and it brushed his bat before the keeper caught it. Nobody else heard the sound, and the umpire said not out. Vihaan’s team needed just four runs to win. Still, Vihaan walked off the field on his own. The other team was stunned. They lost the match, but players from both sides shook his hand. Vihaan felt that fair play mattered more than a trophy.
How many runs did the team need to win? (a) Ten (b) Four (c) Six (d) Two -
4.Earthworms are called the farmer’s friends. They dig tunnels as they move through the soil. These tunnels let air and water reach plant roots. Earthworms eat dead leaves and bits of rotting plants. Their waste, called castings, makes the soil rich. A field with many earthworms is usually healthy. Chemical sprays can kill these helpful creatures. So many farmers now use natural manure instead.
Why are earthworm tunnels useful? (a) Air and water get in (b) They hold seeds (c) They keep out rain (d) They store food -
5.High in the hills where the cold winds blow,
Our little village sleeps in snow.
The yaks stand still with frosty hair,
The smoke curls up in the morning air.
We melt the ice to boil our tea,
And count the stars that shine for free.
The city has its lights, it’s true,
But we have mountains, white and blue.
Where is the village? (a) In a desert (b) By the sea (c) High in the hills (d) In a big city -
6.When the power goes and the night is black,
We gather round on the old jute sack.
Grandfather lights a candle stub,
And tells of a tiger and her cub,
Of a clever crow and a foolish king,
Of a magic flute and a golden ring.
We hardly notice the hours fly,
Until the lights come back — oh my!
When does the family gather round? (a) When the power goes (b) After dinner (c) When it rains (d) On Sundays -
7.The sky turned grey, the wind grew strong,
The peacock sang its happy song.
Then down came drops, first one, then ten,
Then rain, and rain, and rain again!
The dusty lanes turned into streams,
The paper boats sailed on our dreams.
The thirsty fields began to drink,
And everything turned green, I think.
What colour did the sky turn? (a) Orange (b) Blue (c) Pink (d) Grey -
8.Before the final maths test, Dev’s classmate offered him a copy of the answers. Someone had taken a photo of the question paper. Dev was worried about the test, but he refused. He studied late with his sister, who explained fractions again. The next day, the teacher announced that the paper had leaked. She gave the class a brand-new paper instead. Dev did well because he truly understood the topic. Those who had learnt the copied answers by heart struggled.
Which topic did his sister explain again? (a) Geometry (b) Decimals (c) Fractions (d) Algebra -
9.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 the doctor say about the puppy? (a) Healthy but hungry (b) Very old (c) Too fat (d) Badly hurt -
10.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.
When do people in cities face water shortages? (a) In summer (b) In winter (c) At night (d) In the monsoon -
11.Before the final maths test, Dev’s classmate offered him a copy of the answers. Someone had taken a photo of the question paper. Dev was worried about the test, but he refused. He studied late with his sister, who explained fractions again. The next day, the teacher announced that the paper had leaked. She gave the class a brand-new paper instead. Dev did well because he truly understood the topic. Those who had learnt the copied answers by heart struggled.
Who helped Dev study? (a) His father (b) His sister (c) His teacher (d) His classmate -
12.Tap, tap, tap on the old tin roof,
The rain is drumming, here’s the proof.
It patters soft, then pounds like drums,
And then a sudden silence comes.
A frog croaks out beneath the shed,
My cat curls up beside my bed.
I pull my blanket to my chin,
And hear the music, safe within.
What does the rain pound like? (a) Bells (b) Feet (c) Hammers (d) Drums
Answer key
- They make up again
- streams
- Four
- Air and water get in
- High in the hills
- When the power goes
- Grey
- Fractions
- Healthy but hungry
- In summer
- His sister
- Drums
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