Class 5 · English · 10 Aug 2026
Max marks: 30Grade Class 5 · English · 17 questions
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Class
Date
Q.1 MCQ
[4 marks]
(a)
What was the birth name of the famous Indian hockey player known as Major Dhyan Chand?
[1 mark]
(b)
Why was Dhyan Chand called the 'Wizard' of Hockey?
[1 mark]
(c)
Kabir is reciting the poem, but he rushes through all the words without stopping at full stops. What effect does this have on the listeners?
[2 marks]
Q.2 Match the Pairs
[4 marks]
(a)
Match each natural thing to where we usually find it.
[2 marks]
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Fish | a. River |
| 2. Star | b. Sky |
| 3. Grass | c. Garden |
| 4. Sand | d. Beach |
Answer
(b)
Match each poetry word from the poem with its simple meaning.
[2 marks]
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Pluck | a. Pick with fingers |
| 2. Plump | b. Soft and round |
| 3. Dine | c. Eat a meal |
| 4. Glade | d. An open space in woods |
Answer
Q.3 Fill in the Blanks
[3 marks]
(a)
In the poem, the strawberries are plucked from the _____ bed.
[1 mark]
(b)
The season described in the poem when fruit is sweet and ready is _____.
[2 marks]
Q.4 One Sentence
[2 marks]
(a)
Name the special sports day celebrated in India on the birthday of Major Dhyan Chand.
[1 mark]
(b)
Name the city in Uttar Pradesh where Dhyan Chand was born.
[1 mark]
Q.5 Short Answer
[6 marks]
(a)
Name two important honours or awards given to Major Dhyan Chand in India to remember his great sports career.
[2 marks]
(b)
Why do plants need sunlight to grow? Explain in two sentences.
[2 marks]
(c)
List two qualities that made Major Dhyan Chand a great sports hero.
[2 marks]
6.
Major Dhyan Chand was very good at hockey. Why do you think practice was important for him to become a 'Wizard'?
[3 marks]
Q.7 Word Problem
[7 marks]
(a)
If Dhyan Chand played in 3 Olympic games and his team scored 10 goals in each tournament, how many total goals did his team score in those 3 games?
[2 marks]
(b)
Rahul reads 3 pages of the story about Major Dhyan Chand on Monday, 5 pages on Tuesday, and 7 pages on Wednesday. If the pattern continues, how many pages will Rahul read on Thursday?
[2 marks]
(c)
Priya's school bought 5 hockey sticks for ₹200 each and 2 footballs for ₹150 each. How much money did the school spend in total on these sports items?
[3 marks]
8.
Reference — Diagram: Reading Comprehension — Diagram Labeling
Look at the simple drawing of a hockey field in your mind. Part A is the long flat hitting side of the stick, Part B is the curved handle held by the player, and Part C is the small white sphere hit around the field. Which option lists the correct labels for A, B, and C?
[1 mark]
Label the following:
1
2
3
4