Class 2 · English · 10 Aug 2026
Max marks: 40Grade Class 2 · English · 20 questions
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Q.1 MCQ
[5 marks]
(a)
When reciting a poem aloud in class, which action helps your friends hear and enjoy the rhythm best?
[1 mark]
(b)
Which of these happens only at night?
[2 marks]
(c)
Read this line: 'The clever cat catches a cold.' Which special sound trick is used here with the letter 'c'?
[2 marks]
Q.2 Match the Pairs
[6 marks]
(a)
Match each natural thing to its usual home or place.
[2 marks]
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Bird | a. Tree |
| 2. Fish | b. Water |
| 3. Star | c. Sky |
| 4. Flower | d. Garden |
Answer
(b)
Match the rhyming words from simple poems.
[2 marks]
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Tree | a. Bee |
| 2. Night | b. Bright |
| 3. Blue | c. Too |
| 4. Red | d. Bed |
Answer
(c)
Match each poetry action word with what we do during a rhyme recitation.
[2 marks]
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Smile | a. Show a happy face while reciting |
| 2. Nod | b. Keep the steady beat of the poem |
| 3. Whisper | c. Speak very softly for a quiet verse |
Answer
Q.3 Fill in the Blanks
[4 marks]
(a)
Plants need water and _____ light to grow big and strong.
[1 mark]
(b)
When two words at the end of lines sound the same, like 'cat' and 'mat', we call it a _____.
[1 mark]
(c)
When a teacher gives instructions, listening helps you avoid making ____ and finish your work ____.
[2 marks]
Q.4 One Sentence
[5 marks]
(a)
Name one part of your body you use for listening.
[1 mark]
(b)
Why do neem trees give us shade on a hot summer afternoon in Delhi?
[2 marks]
(c)
Explain in your own words why we use 'expression' when we recite a poem.
[2 marks]
Q.5 Short Answer
[7 marks]
(a)
Sort these two pairs into rhyming or non-rhyming: Pair 1: 'star' and 'car'. Pair 2: 'dog' and 'pen'.
[2 marks]
(b)
Rohan is telling a story about his trip to Jaipur. Why is it important for his friends to sit still and listen?
[2 marks]
(c)
Spot the odd one out among these four items: River, Mountain, Plastic toy car, Sun. Give one simple reason why it is the odd one.
[3 marks]
6.
Imagine you are writing a short poem about a fluffy white puppy named Sheru. Write two simple lines that rhyme with each other, and tell us why you chose those two rhyming words.
[3 marks]
Q.7 Word Problem
[7 marks]
(a)
Riya plants 3 marigold seeds on Monday and 2 sunflower seeds on Tuesday. How many seeds did she plant in total?
[2 marks]
(b)
Aarav is writing a poem about his school playground. He writes the first line: 'The children run and play.' Which of these two lines should he pick as the second line to make a good rhyme: Line A: 'We jump all through the day.' or Line B: 'The school bell rings at noon.' Explain why.
[2 marks]
(c)
Meera wants to recite a 4-line poem for the annual day. She takes 10 seconds to say the first two lines clearly. If she takes the same time for the next two lines, how many total seconds will she take, and why does pausing between lines help?
[3 marks]
8.
Reference — Diagram: Listening — Diagram Labeling
Look at the diagram (Imagine a picture of a student looking at a teacher vs a student looking away). Why is 'Student A' (looking at teacher) more likely to understand the lesson than 'Student B' (looking away)?
[3 marks]
Label the following:
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