Class 5 · English · 10 Aug 2026

Max marks: 20
Grade Class 5 · English · 12 questions
Name Class Date

Q.1 MCQ [3 marks]
(a)
Where did Kabir hide his secret box of marbles in the story?
[1 mark]
(a)  Under his study table
(b)  Inside an old tin box behind the mango tree
(c)  In his school bag
(d)  Inside the kitchen cupboard
(b)
Ananya is writing a poem about her secret garden. Which line best shows her personal feeling of peace?
[2 marks]
(a)  The noisy bus horn honks outside my school gate.
(b)  Soft green moss hugs the cool stones where little frogs play.
(c)  We have five math problems to solve before lunch.
(d)  Please buy two notebooks and a blue pen from the shop.
Q.2 Match the Pairs [4 marks]
(a)
Match each child to their favorite daydream topic.
[2 marks]
Column AColumn B
1. Amit a. Scoring the winning goal in cricket
2. Meena b. Painting a giant mural on a school wall
3. Kabir c. Driving a speeding red train across hills
4. Ananya d. Writing magical stories in a golden book
Answer
(b)
Match each reading sign with what you should do.
[2 marks]
Column AColumn B
1. Comma a. Take a short breath
2. Full stop b. Stop and pause longer
3. Question mark c. Change voice to ask
Answer
Q.3 Fill in the Blanks [3 marks]
(a)
Ravi's teacher told him to pay attention in class, but Ravi was busy thinking about his _____ on the _____.
[1 mark]
(b)
If you speak too _____, the listener will miss the end of your sentence. If you speak too _____, they might get tired of listening.
[2 marks]
Q.4 One Sentence [2 marks]
(a)
Name one thing you would love to do if your daydreams could magically come true.
[1 mark]
(b)
Name one thing you should do with your mouth and teeth when saying words clearly.
[1 mark]
Q.5 Short Answer [4 marks]
(a)
Rahul missed his yellow tiffin box at the school canteen. What two important details must he give when asking the teacher to make an announcement?
[2 marks]
(b)
Aarav is staring out the classroom window during a math lesson and thinking about riding a dinosaur. Why do children enjoy daydreaming during the day?
[2 marks]
Q.6 Word Problem [4 marks]
(a)
An announcement says: 'The library will close in 10 minutes.' If the time is 4:50 PM, at what time will the library close?
[2 marks]
(b)
At the Chennai Central station, a train is announced to arrive on Platform 2 instead of Platform 4. Kabir is waiting on Platform 4 with his heavy suitcase. What should Kabir do after hearing this announcement?
[2 marks]