CLASS VI

ENGLISH
NOVEMBER ASSIGNMENT 1

Q1. Read the following poem carefully:

Forgive me, Lord

for all the tasks
that went undone today
But this morning when my child
Toddled in and said,” Mummy play?”
I simply had to say yes
And between the puzzles and trucks
And books and giggles,
We shared a thousand special thoughts,
A hundred hopes and dreams and hugs.
And tonight, when prayer time came
And he folded his hands and softly
Whispered “Thank you, God, for Mommy
And daddy, toys and French fries,
But specially for Mommy playing,
I knew it was a day well wasted.
And I knew you would understand.

Q 1.1 On the basis of your reading of the poem, complete the summary given below.

A mother asks (a)________ to forgive her for everything that she had left(b)____________ that
day. When her child asked her if she would (c)_______with him. She (d) and they had a
wonderful time because they (e)___________a thousand special thoughts, hopes, (f)_______
and hugs. At (g)_______ time, the child said thanks to God for(h)________and (i)_________
and all his play things and (j)__________

Q2. Your younger brother is a late riser and has no regard for punctuality . Write a letter in
about 150 words to him stressing the importance of early rising and punctuality in life .
Q3. So many people lose their lives every Diwali only because they do not take enough
precautions while bursting fire crackers . As a responsible young person , you are aware of the
hazards of fire crackers and feel that they should be used with utmost care . Taking these ideas
, together with your own ideas , write a speech to be delivered in the morning assembly on the
topic ‘ Safe Diwali , Happy Diwali ‘.
Q4. . Write the meaning of the words and then frame the sentences.
1. collide 2. Haste 3. Diligent 4. Hectic 5. Horde 6. Blossom 7. Quiver
8. Foul 9. Worthy 10. constant

Q5. Fill in the blanks with appropriate present continuous form of the verb given in the
brackets.
1. Hurry up! We ………………………………….. for you. (wait)
2. ‘What are you ………………………………….?’ (do) ‘I …………………………………. letters.’ (write)
3. He ……………………………………. in Italy at the moment. (work)
4. She doesn’t like to be disturbed when she …………………………………….. (work)
5. That child ………………………………………… bigger everyday. (get)
6. Who is that girl ……………………………………….. on the table? (stand)
7. I ……………………………………….. for the shops to open. (wait)
8. I ……………………………………….. Jane tomorrow. (see)
9. The universe …………………………………, and has been so since its beginning. (expand)
10. My sister ………………………………. at home for the moment. (live)