INTERNATIONAL INDIAN SCHOOL, DAMMAM

TERM I WORKSHEET ( 2024-25)

CLASS: VI
SUBJECT: ENGLISH

I. Write whether the underlined parts are phrases (P) or clauses (C).
1. She was happiest at home. ___________
2. He wasn't feeling well, so he decided to stay. __________
3. I find it easier to concentrate on my work. ___________
4. I usually work on my hobbies. ___________
5. He told us that he will be here soon. ____________
6. The birds chirp cheerfully outside the window.___________
7. He dances in his room when he's happy. _____________
8. While walking to school, I found a wounded sparrow. _____________
9. After the match was over, the team had a celebration. ____________

II. Write whether the highlighted words are phrases (P) or clauses (C)
1. She loves to read books that have happy endings. ___________
2. The flowers bloomed in the garden. _____________
3. He went to the store because he needed groceries.___________
4. The dog barked loudly when the doorbell rang. ____________
5. The moonlight shone through the window. ____________

III. Combine the sentences using a suitable coordinating conjunction from the bracket:
[ but, so, or, yet, and ]
1.The parrot puffed up its feathers. It began to sing.
2. Tara's brother likes cooking. His mother does not allow him to cook.
3. My mom works at a school. She takes me with her in the mornings.
4. The game was very easy. No one won.
5. You can pay with cash. Use a credit card for the purchase.
6. Atul is sick. He needs to go to the doctor.
7. You have to eat on time. You will be sick.
8. I was very tired. I went to sleep.
9. Rose had a headache. She finished her homework.
10. You can either join us for dinner. Have something later at home.

IV. Underline the main clause and circle the subordinate clause in these sentences:
1. Put on your coat if it gets cold.
2. I’d love a slice of cake provided that there is enough.
3. Whenever you feel afraid come to my house.
4. Although I don’t agree, I won’t stop you.
5. We all work as one though we are many.
V. Underline the main clauses and circle the subordinate clauses in these sentences.
1. He listened attentively while the teacher explained the new concept.
2. He studied hard so he could pass the exam with flying colors.
3. They kept playing soccer in the park until it got too dark to see the ball.
4. As the sun sets, the sky turns into a beautiful shade of orange.
5. Since you have already eaten, I'll save some dinner for later.
6. Although they looked everywhere, the children couldn't find any clue to
solve the mystery.
7. The detective promised to solve the mystery and return the missing ring
before the clock struck midnight.

VI. Complete these sentences with the correct conjunctions from the bracket:
[ although unless if however in spite of therefore ]

1. He had lived there and ______________ knew what to expect.

2. _______________ the sun was shining it wasn't that warm.
3. _______________ hard I try, I can't do it
4. You'll be sick ______________ you stop eating.
5. __________ I win the lottery, I will buy a new car.

VII. Complete these complex sentences by choosing the correct subordinating

conjunctions.
1.She couldn't sleep _________ the neighbors were having a loud party next door.
( since / while )
2. _____ you finish your chores, you can have dessert. (if / as)
3. We'll wait here ___________ you arrive. ( because /until)
4. ___________ my chores are done,I won't leave the house .( unless /until )
5. She didn't go to the party ____________ she was feeling unwell. (because /so)
6. The roads were slippery ________ we drove slowly to avoid accidents. (so / as )
7. __________ you have already eaten, I'll save some dinner for later. ( since / so )
8.They waited outside ___________ the store opened. (before /while)

VII1.Rewrite these sentences by using the third person singular of the subject (he, she, it
or a singular noun) with the simple present form of the verb.
1. Children like to watch a magic show.
____________________________________________________________________
2.We eat vegetarian food.
____________________________________________________________________
3.Books are a storehouse of knowledge.
_____________________________________________________________________
4.They go for yoga exercises every day.
_____________________________________________________________________
5.The cats watch the mice and we watch the cats.
_____________________________________________________________________
 6. They don’t play with a ball.
_____________________________________________________________________

IX. Change these sentences into present continuous tense. Add the words or
phrases given in brackets.
1.The children go on an excursion. (this Sunday)
_____________________________________________________________________
2. I attend yoga classes with my friends. (these days)
______________________________________________________________________
3.The boys play football after school. (today)
______________________________________________________________________
4. I go to consult the doctor. (right now)
_______________________________________________________________________
5. My mom cooks dinner. (at present)
_______________________________________________________________________
6. I talk to my friend on the phone. (just now)
________________________________________________________________________

X. Choose the correct options to complete these sentences.

1.Neha always ____________ her projects on time.
a. complete b. is completing c. completes.
2. The elephant ______________ only leaves and grass now.
a. is eating b. eats c. eat
3.The earth _____________ round the sun.
a. revolves b. revolve c. is revolving
4. Sneha _____________ up early every morning.
a. wake b. woke c. wakes
5. She ___ __________ the floor at the moment.
a. sweep b. sweeps c. is sweeping

XI. Complete these sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1.Mihir and Nalin ____________________ (be) reaching here today.
2. Needle and thread _______________ (be) always kept handy by mother.
3. What ___________(be) the latest news about the IPL matches?
4. Neither Peter nor his parents ____________ (be) aware of this.
5. Every one of the boys __________________ (seem) to be excited about the picnic.
6. Either the teachers or the principal ___________ (have) donated money to the band each
year.
7. Neither the plates nor the serving bowl _____________ (go) on that shelf.
8. Does everyone in the band ________________ (play) well?
9. Somebody _________________ (be) knocking on the door.
10. Someone with three dogs _________________ (walk) by our house each day.
XII. Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject.
1. The jury _______________ (was / were) dismissed by the judge.
2. _____________________ (Don't, Doesn't) she want the prize?
3. No one _________________ (has, have) stolen my secret ideas!
4. Each of us _________________ (knows, know) how to avoid accidents.
5. Juniors and seniors _________________ (was, were) expected to report to the
gymnasium.
6.The committee _______________ (participate / participates) in various volunteer
activities in their private lives.
7.The committee __________________ (agree / agrees) on the quality of the writing.

XIII. Choose the correct words from the bracket for these meanings.
[ cast green room cue costume script backdrop protagonist
dialogue ]
1. the written text of a play: _______________
2. the set of actors in a play: _______________
3. the main characters of a play: _______________
4. the special clothes worn by the people on the stage: _____________
5. the room where actors dress or change for their roles in a play: __________
6. a signal that suggests someone is going to enter or say something: __________
7. the conversation between actors on the stage: _______________
8. curtain printed as a scenery that is hung at the back of a theatre stage: ___________

XIV. Make compound adjectives with the given words and use them to fill in the blanks
in the following sentences.
twelve minded minute storeyed coat time rain part absent known well last
i __________________ iv. ________________
ii __________________ v. ________________
iii__________________ vi. _______________

1. The hotel has a _____________ building, offering a beautiful view from the top
floor.
2. She's often________________________, forgetting where she had kept her keys.
3. We made a ______________________decision to join the trip and had a lot of fun.
4. Don't forget to bring your_____________________, it's going to rain later in the day.
5. He works ________________________at the café while studying for his exams.
6. The actor is ______________________for his performances in both comedy and
drama.

XV. Choose the correct antonyms for the words:

young a. new b. old
tired a. cheerful b. fresh
ancient a. modern b. trendy
advance a. retreat b. hesitate
 dull a. deadly b. interesting
proud a. humble b. Cowardly

XVI. Match these words with their antonyms:

A B
1. optimistic a. cheerful
2. transparent b. total
3. partial c. cruel
4. feeble d. opaque
5. private e. pessimistic
6. courteous f. public
7. dismal g. sturdy
8. humane h. discourteous

XVII. Use -ch or -tch to complete these words.

ma______ ben____ ske____ pa____ laun___ wa_____ ske_____
pi_______ fe______ sna_____ stre_____ whi_____ spina___ sti_____

XVIII. Match the idiom with its meaning and use the suitable one to complete the
following lines:
1. read between the lines avoid making a decision or a choice
2. break the ice look for or find a meaning that is not stated openly
3. speak well of to say or do something to make people more relaxed
at the beginning of a meeting or a party
4. sit on the fence pay the bill for something
5. foot the bill praise someone

a. It ___________________ her that she chose the polite option.

b. Mohit said he could afford it, but ____________________ I don't think he has enough
money.
c. Neha did not know whether to say yes or no to the proposal, she was ____________.
d. Games will not only ____________________but will bring everyone closer together as
well.
e. He ordered juices and then left me to ___________________.

XIX. Complete these similes with suitable comparisons:

1. His hair is as black as _________.
2. She ran as fast as a ____________.
3. Rina’s voice is smooth as __________.
4. The baby’s eyes sparkled like __________.
5. His anger erupted like a __________.
6. During the wedding season she becomes as busy as a _________ and works day and
night.
XX. Comprehension
Read the passage and answer the following questions:
The Amazing World of Dolphins
Dolphins are one of the most intelligent animals on Earth. They are part of the cetacean
family, which includes whales and porpoises. Dolphins live in oceans and seas around the
world, and some species can even be found in rivers. They are known for their playful
behavior, high intelligence, and friendly nature towards humans.
Dolphins communicate with each other using a variety of sounds such as clicks, whistles, and
squeaks. They also use body language, such as jumping out of the water and slapping their
tails on the surface. Dolphins have excellent eyesight and hearing, and they use echolocation
to find food and navigate the ocean.
One of the most remarkable features of dolphins is their ability to form strong social bonds.
They live in groups called pods, which can range from a few individuals to several dozen.
Within these pods, dolphins cooperate to hunt for food, protect each other from predators,
and take care of the young.
Dolphins are also known for their acrobatic skills. They can leap high out of the water,
perform flips, and even spin in the air. These behaviors are not just for fun; they also play a
role in communication and hunting.
Dolphins face various threats in the wild, including pollution, fishing nets, and hunting.
Conservation efforts are important to protect these amazing creatures and ensure they
continue to thrive in their natural habitats.

1. How do dolphins communicate with each other?

2. Why are conservation efforts important for dolphins?

3. Fill in the blanks:

a. Dolphins are part of the ____________ family.
b. Dolphins use ________________ to find food and navigate the ocean.
c. Dolphins can leap high out of the water and perform ______________.

4. True or False:
a. Dolphins do not form social bonds with other dolphins.
b. Conservation efforts help protect dolphins from various threats.

5. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ):

a). What is one of the primary ways dolphins communicate?
i) roaring
ii) whistling
iii) growling
iv) hissing

b). Which of the following is NOT included in the cetacean family?

i) whales
 ii) dolphins
iii) sharks
iv) porpoises

c). Dolphins live in groups called:

i) herds
ii) pods
iii) flocks
iv) schools

XXI. Composition:
1. Imagine that you are Niya/ Nitin. You went on an excursion with your teachers and
friends from school. Write a diary entry to express your feelings, observations and
details of the first day of your trip. (word limit: 150 words)

2. Imagine that you are the Cultural Secretary of your school. Draft a notice to inform
children about inter-class folk dance competition which will be organised in school
and give the required details.