ST.

JOSEPH’S BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL, BENGALURU

ENGLISH LANGUAGE
WORKSHEET – 3
STD VI A, B, C, D & E

I Read the passage and answer the questions given below:

Indians are known to like their food hot and spicy. So, to imagine your food without
spices is rather unimaginable, isn’t it? They say wherever you find an Indian; chances are
you will find a range of aromatic spices. But along with the taste that spices provide,
they also have several medicinal benefits as well. Spices have been used for centuries
for their medicinal qualities and researchers continue to study their healing properties.
Chilli powder relieves painful joints. Research shows that capsaicin,
found in chilli peppers has an anti-inflammatory effect, which may help ease arthritic
swelling and pain. Cinnamon protects against diabetes and heart diseases. A study has
discovered that about half a teaspoon of cinnamon lowers blood glucose and
cholesterol. Garlic improves your heart’s health. Its consumption can lower your
cholesterol and triglyceride levels by an average of 10 per cent. Clove oil is a well-known
treatment for toothache and its antiseptic properties makes it an excellent mouthwash.
It is also anti-inflammatory that helps ease congestion and stimulate digestion. Ginger
contains antioxidants and can help protect against certain diseases. It is also known as
an excellent treatment for nausea.

Questions:
1. What are spices used for?
2. Which spice is known as warming spice? Why?
3. What are the benefits of consumption of cinnamon?
4. Why is it important to consume garlic regularly?
5. Pick out the words from the passage which have similar meanings
a) incredible b) perfumed c) therapeutic d) ingestion
e) admirable f) cramming g) kindle h) comfort

6. Give a suitable title to the passage.

II You have read an interesting storybook. Write a letter to your younger brother
encouraging him to read it.

III Write an email to the principal of your school requesting him to arrange for a Lawn
Tennis Court in the school premises and give necessary reasons for it.