The City School
PAF Chapter
Comprehensive Worksheet
Answer Key
December 2014
English
Class – 6
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SECTION A
Q.1 Directions: Read the passage. Then answer the questions below.
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The Incredible Machine
Everyone has a favorite attraction at an amusement park, and I am no different. However, unlike most
people who seem to prefer roller coasters, my favorite ride is a little gentler. Every time I go to Coney
Island, Navy Pier, or the Santa Monica Pier, I absolutely have to ride the Ferris wheel. The Ferris wheel is
simple and yet also quite complex. That is, riding it is easy, but how it works is complicated. A series of
carts are attached to a wheel, which is attached to a rim. That rim rotates vertically around an axis, and
gravity keeps the carts upright. As simple as the ride seems, only advanced engineers can make safe and fun
Ferris wheels.
What It Lacks in Thrills…
While the Ferris wheel is not as thrilling as a rollercoaster, it is still very exciting. The fact of being high in
the air makes it so much more entertaining than a lot of rides. I mean, how often you hang from that high up
in daily life? Nevertheless, I have to admit, I don’t seek Ferris wheels out because of their excitement.
Rather, I find them very relaxing. At the top of the Ferris wheel, you get beautiful sights of the park. You
also get a sense of calm that you don’t get in the hustle and bustle of the park below. Additionally, Ferris
wheels are also gorgeous to look at when they are lit up at night. In fact, the original Ferris wheel was
designed as much to be seen as to be ridden.
It Happened at the World’s Fair
The first Ferris wheel was made by and named after George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. He designed it for
the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. It was the tallest attraction there, standing 264 feet high. However,
visitors to the fair were impressed by the size of the ride as well as the mechanics of it. In 1893, anything
that was not turned by hand was considered a sight to see. And the wheel, which was a machine, was truly
incredible to see. Further, as one visitor put it, the wheel was amazing because it seemed to be missing
support. That is, it did not look like it could stand on its own. And yet it did and even rotated!
They Keep Reaching Higher and Higher
Ferris wheel technology has only improved since then. Most of today’s Ferris wheels are much larger than
that first one. The largest in the world is the "Singapore Flyer," which stands slightly taller than twice what
Ferris’s did!
Today, the Ferris wheel is the most common amusement park ride. But that does not mean you should take
them for granted. Instead, be thankful for Ferris’ invention. The next time you’re at an amusement park,
don’t just look up at the impressive wheel in the sky on your way to a newer attraction. Take it for a spin!
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1) As used in paragraph 1, the word attraction most nearly means
a.
sense
b.
park
c.
ride
d.
vision
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2) It can be understood that Coney Island, Navy Pier, and the Santa Monica Pier are all examples of
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a.
amusement parks
b.
Ferris wheels
c.
vacation spots
d.
boat docks
3) As used in paragraph 2, which is the best antonym for complex?
a.
impressive
b.
beautiful
c.
exciting
d.
simple
4) What does the author like best about Ferris wheels?
a.
the impressive engineering and beauty of them
b.
the excitement and thrills they guarantee
c.
the beautiful sights and relaxation they allow
d.
the fact that most amusement parks have one
5) According to the passage, the Ferris wheel was originally designed for
a.
Coney Island
b.
the world’s fair
c.
Disneyworld
d.
Singapore
6) This passage was most likely written to
a.
describe the author’s favorite amusement park rides
b.
explain the original design of Ferris wheels and how they work today
c.
describe the history of Ferris wheels and why they are so popular
d.
explain the history of Ferris wheels and why the author likes them
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7) Using information in the passage, the reader can understand that the tallest Ferris wheel in the
world is
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a.
under 250 feet tall
b.
between 250 and 500 feet tall
c.
between 500 and 750 feet tall
d.
over 750 feet tall
8) In paragraph 2, the narrator says, "As simple as the ride seems, only advanced engineers can
make safe and fun Ferris wheels." Can you think of any other machines that seem simple but
actually are not? List at least two and explain why they are not actually simple.
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Open-ended question. All sensible answers accepted.
9) In paragraph 3, the narrator says, “While the Ferris wheel is not as thrilling as a rollercoaster, it is
still very exciting." Can you think of any other machines that are not "thrilling" but still
"exciting"?
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Open-ended question. All sensible answers accepted.
10) In the final section of the passage, we learn how Ferris wheels "keep reaching higher and higher."
This seems to be a common trend among the developers of modern technology. What makes us
want to continually strive to create something bigger and better? Is this good? Discuss.
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Open-ended question. All sensible answers accepted.
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Q.2 Read the passage. Then answer the questions below.
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The Rio Grande
Although not the longest river in America, the Rio Grande is one of the most important. But, unlike other
significant rivers, it is not used for shipping. In fact, oceangoing ships cannot navigate the waters. No, what
makes the Rio Grande so important is its location. Since 1846, it has been the official border of Texas and
Mexico.
Rio Grande Geography
The Rio Grande is either the fourth or fifth longest river system in North America. It all depends on how it is
measured. Because the river twists so much, it occasionally changes course. And these course shifts can
cause it to be longer or shorter. At its last official measure, the Rio Grande clocked in at 1,896 miles. The
river starts in Colorado and extends downward to the Gulf of Mexico.
Downward is the best way of describing it too. Not only does the river extend south, but it also starts in the
mountains and gets lower and lower in elevation as it extends to the Gulf.
Its name is Spanish for the “Big River,” but the Rio Grande is actually known as Rio Bravo in
Mexico. “Bravo” translates as “furious,” so the name makes sense. Because of its twists and turns, it
certainly does seem to be angrier than most rivers!
The Rio Grande Today
The Rio Grande today is mostly used as a source of drinking water. Sadly, much of the water has been
drained from the river. Parts of the river are almost dry! This is because people use more water from the
river than the river can get back from rain and other sources. Experts are working to correct this, though,
with hopes of restoring the river to its past strength.
Today, the river is important as a source of water for Texans and Mexicans. More important, it is a symbol
of cooperation between two nations. Though borders like the Rio Grande separate nations, they are also
shared spaces. The Rio Grande is therefore a symbol of friendship and peace between two people.
1) According to the passage, why is the Rio Grande so important?
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a. It is a source of drinking water for most of the United States.
b. It is the border of Texas and Mexico.
c. It is the longest river system in the United States.
d. It is known by two different names.
2) In paragraph 3, the author most likely writes that “downward is the best way of describing it
too” to
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a. prove that the Rio Grande’s water levels have gone down recently
b. argue that the Rio Grande has changed shape over the years
c. highlight the fact that the Rio Grande flows south and from high elevations
d. explain why the Rio Grande is known as the Rio Bravo down in Mexico
3)
a.
b.
c.
d.
Based on its use in paragraph 4, the word furious most nearly means
angry
large
twisted
dry
4)
a.
b.
c.
d.
According to the passage, the Rio Grande has endpoints in
Texas and the Gulf of Mexico
New Mexico and Colorado
Texas and Mexico
Colorado and the Gulf of Mexico
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5) At the beginning of the passage, we learn that the Rio Grande is "one of the most important"
rivers in America. Can you think of another important landform that exists where you live? What
makes it so important?
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Open-ended question. All sensible answers accepted.
6) In paragraph 5, the author explains that the Rio Grande is slowly going dry. What do you think
would happen if the river ever went completely dry? Why? Explain your predictions below.
Open-ended question. All sensible answers accepted.
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7) Based on the information in the passage, explain in your own words why the Rio Grande is “either
the fourth or fifth longest river system in North America.” Why can’t we say with certainty that it is
only the fourth longest and not the fifth longest, for example?
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Open-ended question. All sensible answers accepted.
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SECTION B
Q.1 Fill in the blanks with some, any, someone, anyone, something, anything etc.
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1. I saw something moving among the bushes. It wasn't something that I could recognize.
2. I can't see anything out there. There must be something wrong with your eyes!
3. There is someone walking towards the house. Does anyone know who it is?
4. Isn't there anyone knocking at the door? I was sure I heard someone out there.
5. There isn't any milk in the refrigerator. You had better ask someone to get us some.
6. I can't carry anything more since both my hands are full. Can't you ask someone else to help you ?
7. We certainly don't need any more bread, but we do need some more tins of sardines.
8. Did anyone come near my desk while I was out? Something seems to be missing from my drawer.
9. She knows something about what has happened here, but she will not say anything about it to us.
10. There is someone at the door. Why won't you open it? Is anything the matter?
11. No, nothing is wrong. It is just that someone wants to see Mary, and he won't go away even though I've
told him that she isn't here.
12. Would you like to have something to eat? Here are some jam tarts which I know you like.
13. There is something I want to tell you. No one else must know about it, so you must promise not to tell
anyone.
14. Someone who saw the accident is reporting to the police. It was a serious accident, and someone was
killed.
Q.2 Fill in the blanks with the correct conjunctions.
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While / Whereas / Hence / Whereby
1. Some married couples argue all time, while others never do.
2. While I like all types of fish, my friend always chooses meat dishes when we go out to eat.
3. We would always choose somewhere in the mountains for a holiday, whereas our children always
want the seaside.
4. I'm not feeling well; hence, I'm unable to work.
5. It is winter, hence the snow.
6. We have a new computer system whereby we can track all sales and shipments at all times.
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Q.3 A sentence has been given in direct speech. Out of the four alternatives, select the one which best
expresses the same sentence in indirect speech.
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1. Rahul asked me, ‘Did you see the cricket match on TV last night?’
a. Rahul asked me if I had seen the cricket match on TV the previous night.
b. Rahul asked me if I saw the cricket match on TV the previous night.
c. Rahul asked me did I see the cricket match on TV last night.
d. Rahul asked me whether I had seen the cricket match on TV last night.
2. James said to his mother, ‘I am leaving for New York tomorrow.’
a) James told his mother that he was leaving for New York tomorrow.
b) James told his mother he is leaving for New York tomorrow.
c) James told his mother that he was leaving for New York the next day.
d) James told his mother he would be leaving for New York the next day.
3. I said to him, ‘Why don’t you work hard?’
a. I asked him why didn’t you work hard.
b. I asked him why didn’t he work hard.
c. I asked him why he wouldn’t work hard.
d. I asked him why he wasn’t working hard.
4. He said to her, ‘What a hot day!’
a) He exclaimed sorrowfully that it was a hot day.
b) He told her that it was a hot day.
c) He exclaimed that it was a hot day.
d) He said that it was a hot day.
5. The priest said, ‘Be quiet and listen to my sermons.’
a) The priest said them to be quiet and listen his sermons.
b) The priest told them that they should be quiet and listen to his sermons.
c) The priest urged them to be quiet and listen to his sermons.
d) The priest said they should be quiet and listen to him.
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Section C
Q.1 Answer the following questions.
a. What made Matilda an extra-ordinary child?
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Matilda was an extra-ordinary child because by the time she was one and a half year old she could speak
perfectly and knew as many words as any grown-up. And by the time she was three, she could read books
with fluency.
b. Describe any two tricks that Matilda played on her father.
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Matilda put super-glue inside her father’s hat and when he wore it to the garage he couldn’t get it off. He
had to sleep wearing that hat and the next day his wife had to cut it off his head.
The second trick Matilda played on her father using her friend’s parrot. She borrowed the parrot named
Chopper from her friend, Fred. She placed the cage in the dining room’s chimney and when the family
gathered there for dinner they heard voices. At first, they thought there was a burglar in the house. But when
they couldn’t find anyone there so they thought there was a ghost and everyone got really scared.
c. Compare and contrast Miss Trunchbull and Miss Honey. Think about each character’s traits
and how they interact with one another in order to compare and contrast.
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Miss Honey is Matilda’s class teacher. In addition to this, she becomes one of Matilda’s closest friends and
confidantes, and later in the book they come to consider each other as family.
Throughout the book, Miss Honey shows great strength of character in her support of Matilda. She stands
up to her wicked aunt, the school head teacher Miss Trunchbull, and also takes on Matilda’s parents in her
efforts to have Matilda’s full potential realised. Miss Honey very clearly plays the role of a good adult.
Miss Trunchbull detests Matilda and is of the view that she is useless. In contrast, Miss Honey views
Matilda as a highly intelligent, well mannered and friendly child and sees that she has a huge potential that is
not being supported by the other adults in her life. Similarly, Miss Trunchbull is depicted in the book as
inflicting cruelty upon children and neglecting them, whereas Miss Honey demonstrates a caring, loving and
supportive character. Also, Miss Honey behaves in a very moral and proper way, whereas Miss Trunchbull
has very low moral standards and flaunt the line of what is right and what is wrong.
Similarities can be made also between Miss Honey and Miss Trunchbull. They share the same academic
careers. Both are related to each other. Miss Trunchbull is Miss Honey’s aunt. Both shared the same house
as well until Miss Honey decided to move out.
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Q. 2 Write a detailed character sketch on Mr. Wormwood.
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Mr. Wormwood is depicted as being a loudmouthed, brash, and insulting man, but a wealthy automotive
salesman whose manipulative business practices have earned great profits. Right from the start of the book
we learn that he is a dishonest business man. He puts sawdust in his customers' cars to make them sound
better and runs the cars backward to turn back the mileage counters. Instead of praising his daughter for her
abilities, he constantly tells her that she is "ignorant and stupid." (p. 29) In fact, when Matilda correctly adds
several large sums in her head and presents the answer to her father, he calls her a "cheat and a liar." Selfimportant but ignorant, Mr. Wormwood regards himself as sly, clever, and intelligent when in fact his own
daughter is capable of outsmarting her step-father's frequent stupidity, as demonstrated by her many
vindictive pranks committed as punishment for Mr. Wormwood's rudeness towards her. It has been implied
that he holds a prejudice against Americans, shredding a library copy of John Steinbeck's The Red
Pony upon learning about the author's American origins. Surly and intensely offensive, when agitated or
provoked in the slightest bit he possesses a tendency to lash out fiercely at the cause of his infuriation,
resorting to extremely hurtful name-calling in times of irritation, even towards his little daughter Matilda.
Despite his high opinion of himself, as mentioned previously, he is quite simple-minded and moronic,
expressing a low opinion of the literary world and disapproving of Matilda's passion for books, believing
that television presents far more benefits than books, so therefore he, his wife, and son are constantly seen
seated before their television. He's also demonstrated a great amount of prideful conceit towards his black
hair, to which Matilda responded by filling his hair tonic bottle with platinum blond hair dye. Despite his
riches, Mr. Wormwood is also noted for his deception in the automotive industry, illegally selling repainted,
disguised stolen cars to look new to unsuspecting customers (Matilda's strict headmistress Miss Trunchbull
included), resulting in the Wormwoods' hasty relocation to Spain on the run from the police.
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Section D
Q.1 Write a story on any ONE of the given topics.
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a. Katie was playing on her computer. Her mum had told her to turn it off because it was nearly
dinner time, but Katie was so busy concentrating on the game that she didn't hear. Katie was on the
last level of her favourite game, and she was just about to kill the evil wizard Mag so that she could
move onto the next level.
The screen flickered.... It flickered again, and it started flashing strange colours. Suddenly Katie was
sucked into her computer screen.
When she awoke, she found herself in the the wizard's chambers. SHE WAS ACTUALLY INSIDE
THE GAME!
b. I waited silently, not daring to move, not even to breathe. I crouched behind the door, curling
myself into the smallest shape possible, hoping I would not be found. Outside, the floorboards groaned
in protest as the creature stalked ever closer towards me. I swallowed a huge lump in my throat,
which was threatening to choke me. I waited. Suddenly, it happened.
Marking Criteria for story writing:
Title
1 mark
Content
4 marks
Creativity
3 marks
Grammar and Vocabulary
1 mark
Spellings
1 mark
Q.2 Write an essay of 200 words on any ONE of the given topics.
a. If you have superpowers, which superpower will you like to most have -- invisibility, super
strength, or the ability to fly? Describe what kinds of things will you do with your powers.
b. Write an essay to explain why honesty is important in friendship.
Marking Criteria for essay writing:
Introduction
1 mark
Content
4 marks
Creativity
2 marks
Conclusion
1 mark
Grammar and Vocabulary
1 mark
Spellings
1 mark
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