Comprehension of Unseen Passages for Exercises with answers for Class 6 for free practice. Elementary English Grammar and Composition solution for grade 6 students of CBSE and ICSE boards.
Read the passage
Exercise 34.1 Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
After the accident a car from the hospital took Krishna to hospital. The two men carried him to a bed and put him in it carefully. Soon, a nurse and a doctor come. The nurse wrote his name and address in book. The doctor took the bandage off Krishna’s arm, looked at it carefully and put his hands on it. He said, “The arm is broken . “He said to the nurse , “Give him some tea to drink. “Then he said to Krishna, “Do not worry; we will do something just now. You will all right soon!” Krishna was a little cheered up and said, “thankyou, doctor. “The nurse gave him tea to drink and covered him with a warm cloth. The doctor gave an injection to lessen his pain. He tied some bandages and applied plaster. Krishna’s arm pained him a lot and he requested the doctor to look at it. The doctor told the nurse to give another injection. After this, Krishna could sleep well. While Krishna was in the hospital, many of friends came to see him . Whenever his father and mother came to visit him, they brought some fruit, milk and books. There were several other persons suffering from diseases in Krishna’s room. He was all right within a week and went home after greeting his room fellows.
1. Krishna went to the hospital because he
(a) was carried tow man
(b) had an accident
(c) wanted the car from the hospital
(d) wanted to see his parents
2. ‘Soon’ a nurse and a doctor came. ‘Here, the word ‘soon’ means:
(a) at last
(b) by and by
(c) in a short time
(d) at once
(e) in a moment
3. ‘a lot’ in the passage means:
(a) much
(b) a little
(c) some
(d) also
(e) less
4. The doctor said to Krishna, “Do not worry’ to
(a) comfort him
(b) praise him
(c) annoy him
(d) please him
(e) make him quiet
5. ‘While Krishna was in the hospital…’. Here ‘while’ means:
(a) so far as
(b) before
(c) as long as
(d) during the time
(e) soon after
6. Name and address in the book was written:
(a) by the doctor
(b) of Krishna
(c) of the nurse
(d) by Krishna
(c) of the two men
7. Krishna was alone in his room in the hospital because with him
(a) were his father and mother
(b) were the doctor and the nurse
(c) was only his mother
(d) were several other persons
(e) were his many friends
8. Krishna came home from the hospital
(a) after improving
(b) before a week
(c) many days after a week
(d) only after seven days
(e) the passage does not tell
9. Write below the phrase from the passage which means ‘comforted’
10. Write below of good done to him by the doctor
11. Turn the first four sentences of the passage into the present tense.
Answers:
1.(b) had an accident
2. (c) in a short time
3. (a) much
4.(a) comfort him
5. (d) during the time
6. (b) of Krishna
7. (d) were several other persons
8. (e) the passage does not tell
9. “Krishna was a little cheered up”
10. The doctor gave an injection to lessen his pain, tied some bandages, and applied plaster.
11. After the accident, a car from the hospital takes Krishna to the hospital. The two men carry him to a bed and put him in it carefully. Soon, a nurse and a doctor come. The nurse writes his name and address in the book.
Answer the Questions
Exercise 34.2 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below.
When Mr Jones went to a restaurant one day. He left his coat near the door. There was nothing in the pockets of the coat when he left it, so he was very surprised when he took his meal and found the pockets full of jewellery! There was a waiter near the door, so Mr Jones said to him, ‘;Somebody has made a mistake. He has put some jewellery in my coat just like Mr Jones. I am sorry, ‘said the man, ‘I made a mistake. I took your coat and you have got mine. Please give me my coat and jewelry to the waiter. He will gave it you. Mr Jones called the manager of the restaurant, but the manager said, ‘We have no waiters here. We have only waitress. You gave the jewellery to a thief! shouted the other man. ‘I shall send for the police!’ Mr Jones was frightened and paid the man a lot of money for the jewellery.
1. Jones really gave the jewellery to
(a) a waiter
(b) a thief
(c) the owner
(d) the manager
2. Jones wanted the other man to
(a) send for the police
(b) call the manager
(c) get the jewellery from the waiter
(d) take back his coat and jewellery
3. You gave the jewellery to a thief! ‘You’ here refer to
(a) the manager
(b) the waiter
(c) the waitresses
(d) Jones
4. Who was the owner of the jewellery?
5. What did Jones think about the jewellery in the pockets?
6. Why did Jones go to the restaurant?
7. What did the other man want Jones to do?
8. What mistake did the other man make?
9. Why did he make the mistake?
10. When did Jones know he was in trouble?
11. Write from the passage the sentence which shows what started all the trouble.
12. The manager said, “…I, shall send for the police.” Change sentence to Reported Speed.
Answers:
1. Jones really gave the jewellery to
(b) a thief
2. Jones wanted the other man to
(d) take back his coat and jewellery
3. ‘You gave the jewellery to a thief!’ ‘You’ here refer to
(d) Jones
4. Who was the owner of the jewellery?
The other man was the owner of the jewellery.
5. What did Jones think about the jewellery in the pockets?
Jones was very surprised to find the pockets full of jewellery when he had left them empty.
6. Why did Jones go to the restaurant?
The passage does not provide specific information about why Jones went to the restaurant.
7. What did the other man want Jones to do?
The other man wanted Jones to give him his coat and jewellery back.
8. What mistake did the other man make?
The other man took Jones’s coat by mistake, and Jones ended up with the other man’s coat and jewellery.
9. Why did he make the mistake?
The mistake happened because the other man mistakenly took Jones’s coat and left his own coat with Jones.
10. When did Jones know he was in trouble?
Jones realized he was in trouble when he was informed by the manager that he had given the jewellery to a thief and not to a waiter.
11. Write from the passage the sentence which shows what started all the trouble.“Somebody has made a mistake. He has put some jewellery in my coat just like Mr Jones.”
12. The manager said, “…I shall send for the police.” Change the sentence to Reported Speech.
The manager said that he would send for the police.
Read the following passage carefully
Exercise 24.3 Read the following passage carefully and answers the questions that follow.
All the housewives who went to the Kalpatharu Supermarket in Bengaluru has one great ambition: to be the lucky customer who did not have to pay for her shopping. For this was what the notice just insde the entrance promised. It said: ‘Remember, once a week, one of our customer gets free goods. This may be your lucky day!’ For several weeks Mrs Batliwala hoped, Like many of her friends, to be the lucky customer. Unlike her friends, she never gave up hope. Her kitchen was full of things which she did not need. Her husband failed to dissuade her. She dreamed of the day when the manager of the Supermarket would approach her and say: ‘Madam, this is your lucky day. Everything in your basket is free.
One Saturday morning, Mrs Batliwala Finished her shopping and left the supermarket. But soon the discovered that she had forgotten to buy tea. She rushed back, got the tea and went towards the cash desk, As she did so, she saw the manager of the Supermarket come up to he. ‘Madam’ he said, holding out his hand, I went to congratulate you! You are our lucky customer, and everything you have in your basket is free!’
1. ‘It’ said.
What did It stand for?
2. What happened on lucky days?
3. Why did Mrs Batliwala buy things she did not need?
4. ‘Her husband failed to dissuade her’. What did her husband want?
5. Why did Mrs Batliwala go to the supermarket again on the last day of the week?
6. Who went towards the cash-desk?
7. Why did the manager congraulate Mrs Batliwala?
8. What did Mrs Batliwala get as a lucky customer?
9. ‘___________ everything you have in your basket is free!’
What was in the basket?
10. Was Mrs Batliwala really a lucky customer?
11. (a) Find the word in the passage which means “To stop or prevent someone from doing something .”
(b) Opposite of exit,’
Answers:
1. ‘It’ said. What did ‘It’ stand for?
‘It’ refers to the notice just inside the entrance of the Kalpatharu Supermarket.
2. What happened on lucky days?
On lucky days, one customer received free goods, as promised by the supermarket.
3. Why did Mrs Batliwala buy things she did not need?
Mrs. Batliwala bought things she did not need because she hoped to be the lucky customer who would get her shopping for free.
4.‘Her husband failed to dissuade her’. What did her husband want?
Her husband wanted to dissuade her from buying unnecessary things and from holding on to the hope of becoming the lucky customer.
5. Why did Mrs Batliwala go to the supermarket again on the last day of the week?
Mrs. Batliwala went to the supermarket again because she had forgotten to buy tea and needed to get it before completing her shopping.
6. Who went towards the cash-desk?
Mrs. Batliwala went towards the cash-desk.
7. Why did the manager congratulate Mrs Batliwala?
The manager congratulated Mrs. Batliwala because she was the lucky customer and everything in her basket was free.
8. What did Mrs Batliwala get as a lucky customer?
As a lucky customer, Mrs. Batliwala got all the items in her basket for free.
9. ‘___________ everything you have in your basket is free!’ What was in the basket?
Everything Mrs. Batliwala had in her basket was free.
10. Was Mrs Batliwala really a lucky customer?
Yes, Mrs. Batliwala was indeed a lucky customer, as confirmed by the manager, and she received all the items in her basket for free.
11. (a) Find the word in the passage which means “To stop or prevent someone from doing something.”
The word is “dissuade.”
(b) Opposite of exit
The opposite of “exit” is “entrance.”
Read the following poem carefully
Exercise 34.4 Read the following poem carefully and answer the questions that fellow.
Where the Mind is Without Fear
Where the mind is without fear and head is held high
Where knowledge is free
Where the world has not been broken up into fragments
By narrow domestic walls
Where words come out from the depth of truth
Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection
Where the clear stream of reason has not lost its way
Into the dreary desert sand of dead habit
Where the mind is led forward by thee
Into ever-widening thought and action
Into that heaven of freedom, my father, let my country awake.
1. Choose the correct option.
(a) What is the poet’s vision of an ideal society in the poem?
(i) a society without knowledge
(ii) a society without borders
(iii) a society without freedom
(iv) a society without domestic walls
(b) What does the poet mean by “narrow domestic walls” in the poem?
(i) wall that separate countries
(ii) walls that confine one’s thoughts and beliefs
(iii) walls that protect the home
(iv) walls that divide society by gender
(c) What is the central theme of the poem?
(i) The important of domestic life
(ii) The beauty of nature
(iii) The quest for knowledge and freedom
(iv) The limitations of human potential
(d) What is the synonym for “dreary,” as used in the phrase “dreary” desert sand?
(i) exciting (ii) tedious
(iii) colourful (iv) refreshing
(e) What does the word “awake” mean in the last line of the poem, “let my country awake”?
(i) to fall asleep
(ii) to become aware or conscious
(iii) to dream
(iv) to remain stagnant
2. Who is the speaker addressing in the poem?
3. According to the poem, what has not happened to the world in the ideal society?
4. What is the significance of the phrase “dreary desert sand of dead habit” in the poem?
5. How does the poem describe the stream of reason?
6. What is the role of “thee” in the poem’s last line, “Where the mind is led forward by thee”?
7. What is the poet’s desire for his country in the last line of the poem?
Answers:
1. Choose the correct option:
(a) What is the poet’s vision of an ideal society in the poem?
(iv) a society without domestic walls
(b) What does the poet mean by “narrow domestic walls” in the poem?
(ii) walls that confine one’s thoughts and beliefs
(c) What is the central theme of the poem?
(iii) The quest for knowledge and freedom
(d) What is the synonym for “dreary,” as used in the phrase “dreary desert sand”?
Dull, bleak, or depressing.
(e) What does the word “awake” mean in the last line of the poem, “let my country awake”?
(ii) to become aware or conscious
2. Who is the speaker addressing in the poem?
The speaker is addressing God or a higher power, often referred to as “my father.”
3. According to the poem, what has not happened to the world in the ideal society?
The world has not been broken up into fragments by narrow domestic walls.
4. What is the significance of the phrase “dreary desert sand of dead habit” in the poem?
It signifies the stagnation and unproductive customs or traditions that prevent growth, progress, and freedom of thought.
5. How does the poem describe the stream of reason?
The poem describes the stream of reason as something that should remain clear and not lose its way into the dreary desert of dead habits.
6. What is the role of “thee” in the poem’s last line, “Where the mind is led forward by thee”?
“Thee” refers to God or a divine force guiding the mind towards broader thoughts and actions.
7. What is the poet’s desire for his country in the last line of the poem?
The poet desires that his country awakens to a state of freedom, enlightenment, and progress, free from fear and narrow-mindedness.
Famous Classic ‘Jane Eyre’
Exercise 34.5 Read the following passage from the famous classic ‘Jane Eyre’ and answer the questions that follows.
John Reed was a school boy of fourteen years old, four years older than I, For I was but ten: large and stout for his age, with a dingy and unwholesome skin, thick lineaments in a spacious visage, heavy libs and large extremities. He gorged himself habitually at the table, which made him bilious and gave him a dim and bleared eye and flabby cheeks, He ought now to have been at school but his mama had taken him home for a month or two, ‘on account of his delicate health.’ Mr Miles, the master, affirmed that he would do very well if he had fewer cakes and sweetmeats sent him from home, but the mother’s heart turned from an opinion so harsh, and inclined rather to the more refined idea that John’s sallowness was owing to over-application and, perhaps, to pining after home. John did not have much affection for his mother and sisters, and an antipathy to me. He bullied and punished me: not two or three times in the week, nor once or twice in the day, but countinually: every nerve I had feared him, and every morsel of flesh on my bones shrank when he come near. There were moments when I was bewildered by the terror he inspired because I had no appeal whatever against either his menaces or his inflictions: the servants did not like to offend their young master by talking my parts against by him, abuse me, though he did both now and then in her very presence, more frequently, however, behind her back.
Habitually abedient to John, I came up to his chair: he spent some three minutes thrusting out his tongue at me as far he could without damaging the roots. I knew he would soon strike, and while dreading the blow, I mused on the disgusting and ugly appearance of him who would presently deal it, I wonder if he read that notion in my face, for, all at once, without speaking, he struck suddenly and strongly. I tottered, and on regaining my equilibrium, retired back a step or two from his chair.
‘That is for your impudence in answering mama a while since, ‘said he, ‘and for your sneaking way of getting behind curtains, and for the look you had in your eyes two minutes since you rat!’
Accustomed to John Reed’s abuse, I never had an idea of replying to it; my care was how to endure the blow which would certainly follow the insult. ‘
‘What were you doing behind the curtain?’ he asked.
‘Show the book,’
I returned to the window and fetched it thence. ‘You have no business to take our books. you are a dependent mama says; you have no money; your father left you none, you ought to beg, and not to live here with gentleman’s children like us, and eat the same meals we do, and wear clothes at our mama expense. Now, I’ll teach you to rummage my bookshelves; they are mine; all the house belong to me, or will do in years, Go and stand by the door, out of the way of the mirror of the windows.
Exercise 34.5 Choose the correct option.
1. Find words in the passage which mean the same as:
(a) unhealthy (b) longing (c) threats (d) balance.
2. Choose the correct option.
(a) John Reed ate so much that it made him
(i) flabby (ii) bilious (iii) bleared
(b) Jane was obedient to John because she had become
(i) immune to it (ii) pretended to be unhurt (iii) used to it
(c) John struck Jane because of her
(i) rudness (ii) hiding behind a certain (iii) both (iv) and
(d) Jane was hiding behind a curtain because
(i) the book she was reading was not hers
(ii) she wanted to read in peace
(iii) she was not old enough to read that book
3. State whether the following statements are True or False.
(a) John loved his mother and sisters. _______________
(b) John was four years older than Jane. _______________
(c) The servants always tried to rescue Jane . _______________
(d) John punished Jane because he didn’t like the way she looked at him. _______________
4. How does Jane describe John Reed’s appearance?
5. Bring out the difference between Mr Miles and John’s mother’s opinion about John’s ‘delicate health’.
6. Explain in your own words- “Mrs Reed was blind and deaf on the subject of John hitting Jane.”
7. What opinion do you form of John Reed after this passage?
Answers:
1. Find words in the passage which mean the same as:
(a) unhealthy: “unwholesome”
(b) longing: “pining”
(c) threats: “menaces”
(d) balance: “equilibrium”
2. Choose the correct option.
(a) John Reed:
(i) flabby
(b) Jane was obedient to John because she had become:
(iii) used to it
(c) John struck Jane because of her:
(iii) both (i) rudeness and (ii) hiding behind a curtain
(d) Jane was hiding behind a curtain because:
3. State whether the following statements are True or False.
(d) John punished Jane because he didn’t like the way she looked at him. True
(a) John loved his mother and sisters. False
(b) John was four years older than Jane. True
(c) The servants always tried to rescue Jane. False
4. How does Jane describe John Reed’s appearance?
Jane describes John Reed as a large and stout boy for his age, with a dingy and unwholesome skin, thick lineaments, a spacious visage, heavy limbs, and large extremities. He had flabby cheeks, dim and bleared eyes, and an overall unhealthy appearance due to his habit of overeating.
5. Bring out the difference between Mr. Miles’s and John’s mother’s opinions about John’s delicate health.
Mr. Miles, John’s schoolmaster, believed that John would be in better health if he ate fewer cakes and sweetmeats sent from home, suggesting that John’s health issues were due to overeating and poor dietary habits. In contrast, John’s mother believed that his sallow appearance was due to over-application to his studies and pining for home, showing a more sympathetic and less practical view of his condition.
6. Explain in your own words: “Mrs. Reed was blind and deaf on the subject of John hitting Jane.”
This means that Mrs. Reed chose to ignore or was indifferent to John’s abusive behavior towards Jane. She either did not see or hear (or chose not to acknowledge) the way John mistreated Jane, failing to intervene or correct his behavior.
7. What opinion do you form of John Reed after this passage?
John Reed appears to be a spoiled and cruel boy who bullies Jane continuously without any remorse. He seems entitled and arrogant, believing himself superior due to his family’s wealth and status. John’s character is portrayed as unkind, unfeeling, and abusive, especially towards those he perceives as weaker or beneath him, like Jane.
Read the following passage carefully
Exercise 34.6 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Spiritual development is a deeply personal journey that goes deyond the physical world. It involves exploring the inner dimensions of our being, seeking meaning and purpose in life, and connecting with something greater than ourselves. while spiriuality can take many forms and is unique to each individual, it generally involves the pursuit of a sense of inner peace, connection to the universe, fostering a sense of unity and oneness. Third, it is a quest for inner peace, calm and serenity, even in the face of life’s challenges. finally, it seeks to achieve a deeper sense of purpose and meaning in life.
There are several ways to experience spiritual growth and awareness. Meditation, for instance, can play a vital role. Regular Meditation helps you connect with your inner peace and serenity. The beauty and serenity of the natural world can lead to a profound sense of connection. Moreover, gratitude, or being thankful for what you have, can also contribute to spiritual awareness. Act of kindness, such as helping others selflessly, can also contribute to spiritual growth. Furthermore, exploring different beliefs and philosophies can broaden your spiritual horizons. Finally, regularly reflecting on your thoughts, actions, and experiences can lead to self-awareness and growth.
Answers:
1. Choose the correct option.
(a) What is the primary focus of spiritual development?
(i) physical peace (ii) inner exploration and connection
(iii) connection to the universe (iv) material possessions
(b) Which of the following is NOT an aspect of spiritual development, as mentioned in the passage?
(i) inner peace (ii) financial success
(iii) connection to the universe (iv) self -discovery
(c) What is one of the ways to experience spiritual growth and awareness, according to the passage?
(i) eating fast food (ii) spending time with nature
(iii) watching TV all day (iii) avoiding friends and family
(d) Which term best describe the feeling of “oneness and unity with others, nature and the universe” mentioned in the passage?
(i) loneliness (ii) connection
(iii) isolation (iiii) alienation
(e) What does the word “serenity” mean in the context of spiritual development?
(i) inner (ii) turmoil and confusion
(iii) material wealth (iv) loneliness and isoaltion
2. What is the significance of spiritual in one’s life?
3. Name some aspects of spiritual development?
4. What role does meditation play in spiritual growth and awareness?
5. How can spending time in nature contribute to one’s spiritual awareness?
6. Why is gratitude considered a part of spiritual development?
7. How do acts of kindness contribute to spiritual growth?
1. Choose the correct option.
(a) What is the primary focus of spiritual development?
(ii) inner exploration and connection
(b) Which of the following is NOT an aspect of spiritual development, as mentioned in the passage?
(ii) financial success
(d) Which term best describes the feeling of “oneness and unity with others, nature, and the universe” mentioned in the passage?
(ii) connection
(e) What does the word “serenity” mean in the context of spiritual development?
(i) inner peace
2. What is the significance of spirituality in one’s life?
Spirituality plays a crucial role in providing individuals with a sense of inner peace, purpose, and meaning. It helps people connect with something greater than themselves, fostering a sense of unity and calm even amid life’s challenges. Through spiritual practices, individuals can explore their inner dimensions, seek personal growth, and achieve a deeper understanding of their existence and their place in the universe.
3. Name some aspects of spiritual development.
Some aspects of spiritual development include:
Seeking a deeper sense of purpose and meaning in life
Pursuit of inner peace and serenity
Connection to the universe
Self-discovery and personal growth
Fostering a sense of unity and oneness
4. What role does meditation play in spiritual growth and awareness?
Meditation plays a vital role in spiritual growth and awareness by helping individuals connect with their inner peace and serenity. Regular meditation allows people to calm their minds, reflect deeply, and gain insights into their inner selves, thus enhancing their spiritual awareness and fostering a sense of tranquility.
5. How can spending time in nature contribute to one’s spiritual awareness?
Spending time in nature can contribute to one’s spiritual awareness by providing a profound sense of connection to the natural world. The beauty and serenity of nature can lead to introspection, enhance feelings of unity with the environment, and foster a deeper appreciation for the universe, all of which are integral to spiritual growth.
6. Why is gratitude considered a part of spiritual development?
Gratitude is considered a part of spiritual development because being thankful for what one has helps cultivate a positive outlook and deeper appreciation for life. It enhances one’s sense of connection to others and to the universe, promoting inner peace and contributing to overall spiritual growth.
7. How do acts of kindness contribute to spiritual growth?
Acts of kindness contribute to spiritual growth by fostering a sense of compassion and selflessness. Helping others without expecting anything in return nurtures a deeper connection to the community and enhances one’s own spiritual awareness. Such acts can also lead to a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment in life.