Grade 5 - English Term 1 Examination
Set 1
Paper 1 - Non-Fiction (50 Marks)
Reading Comprehension (Seen Passage):
Read the passage and answer the questions.
Passage:
Many children love to play outside in the evenings. It is not only fun but also helps them stay
healthy. When children run, jump, and play games, their body becomes strong. Playing in
groups also teaches children teamwork and sharing. Doctors say that one hour of outdoor
play every day is very important for a child’s growth.
Q1. What happens to the body when children play outside? (2 marks)
Q2. How much outdoor play is recommended by doctors? (2 marks)
Q3. What do children learn when they play in groups? (2 marks)
Q4. Give a suitable title for the passage. (2 marks)
Grammar (20 Marks)
Q1. Identify the subject and verb in the sentence:
'The children are playing football in the park.' (2 marks)
Q2. Fill in the blanks with the correct conjunctions:
a) I like tea ___ I don’t like coffee.
b) He was tired ___ he finished his homework. (2 marks)
Q3. Rewrite using the correct punctuation:
he said i am going to school (2 marks)
Q4. Write two sentences using a helping verb. (2 marks)
Q5. Fill in the blanks with the correct pronouns:
a) This is my book. That is ___.
b) ___ is going to the park with me. (2 marks)
Writing (Diary Entry - 10 Marks)
Imagine you spent your Sunday with your cousins at the beach. Write a diary entry (200–
250 words) about what you did, how you felt, and what you enjoyed the most.
Set 2
Paper 2 - Fiction (50 Marks)
Reading Comprehension (Unseen Passage):
Read the passage and answer the questions.
Passage:
Ravi woke up early in the morning. He was very excited because it was his birthday. His
parents had planned a surprise party for him in the evening. Ravi went to school and all his
friends wished him. He enjoyed chocolates and shared them with his classmates. When he
returned home, he was surprised to see balloons, decorations, and a big cake waiting for
him.
Q1. Why was Ravi excited in the morning? (2 marks)
Q2. What did Ravi do in school on his birthday? (2 marks)
Q3. What surprise was waiting for Ravi at home? (2 marks)
Q4. Write two describing words (adjectives) from the passage. (2 marks)
Grammar (20 Marks)
Q1. Identify the type of sentence:
'The sun rises in the east.' (2 marks)
Q2. Fill in the blanks with the correct verb form:
a) She ___ (go/goes) to school every day.
b) They ___ (is/are) playing cricket now. (2 marks)
Q3. Add apostrophes where needed:
The dogs tail was long. This is Saras book. (2 marks)
Q4. Use a modal verb in a sentence. (2 marks)
Q5. Rewrite in indirect speech:
He said, “I am happy today.” (2 marks)
Writing (Diary Entry - 10 Marks)
Write a diary entry (200–250 words) about your experience of preparing for your school
annual day. Mention how you practiced, what role you played, and how you felt on the final
day.
Answer Key
Set 1 - Answers
Reading:
Q1. The body becomes strong.
Q2. One hour of outdoor play.
Q3. They learn teamwork and sharing.
Q4. A suitable title: 'The Importance of Playing Outside'.
Grammar:
Q1. Subject: The children | Verb: are playing.
Q2. a) but, b) yet.
Q3. He said, “I am going to school.”
Q4. (Examples: She is reading. They are playing.)
Q5. a) yours, b) He/She.
Diary Entry: (Any relevant 200–250 words diary entry about beach visit).
Set 2 - Answers
Reading:
Q1. Because it was his birthday.
Q2. He shared chocolates with classmates.
Q3. Balloons, decorations, and a big cake.
Q4. Excited, big.
Grammar:
Q1. Declarative sentence.
Q2. a) goes, b) are.
Q3. The dog’s tail was long. This is Sara’s book.
Q4. (Example: You must finish your homework.)
Q5. He said that he was happy that day.
Diary Entry: (Any relevant 200–250 words diary entry about school annual day).
