ST XAVIER’S SCHOOLS - CHANDIGARH, PANCHKULA, MOHALI, ZIRAKPUR

CLASS : VI SUBJECT : ENGLISH WORKSHEET 15

TOPIC -COMPREHENSION PASSAGE

Q1 Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions :-

(Note: This is a sample passage)

Do you know that around 270 eucalyptus trees or bamboo plants are saved when we produce one ton of

hand-made paper? It’s eco friendly hand-made paper that also checks pollution of water, land and air. Large

quantities of polluting chemicals are used by paper mills.

Hand-made paper is the best form of recycled paper. It has a fine surface for writing. It is also strong enough

for making drawings.

Paper manufacturing is a very old tradition. It was invented in China nearly two thousand years back. Indians

used the leaves of palm tree for writing. Papyrus is a kind of paper made from a reed of the same name. It

grew on the banks of river Nile, and was used in Egypt.

The hand-made paper industry flourished in India during the Mughal period. But it died with the setting up

of paper mills in the 18th and 19th centuries. Mahatma Gandhi revived it during the freedom movement.

Today it is a fast growing industry.

Q1. Mention two features of hand-made paper.

Ans 1- The two features of hand-made paper are :

It’s eco friendly

It also checks pollution of water, land and air.

Q2.What is papyrus?

Ans 2- Papyrus is a kind of paper made from a reed of the same name.

Q3. Why did the hand-made paper industry die in India in the 18th and 19th centuries?

Ans 3- The hand-made paper industry died in India in the 18th and 19th centuries due to the setting up

of paper mills.

Q4.Find words from the passage that mean the same as :

(i) Control (ii) Prospered

Ans 4- (i) Control - checks

(ii) Prospered - flourished

Q5.Frame sentences for the following words :-

(i) Freedom (ii) Pollution

Ans 5-(i) Freedom- India gained freedom in 1947.

(ii) Pollution - Air pollution has deteriorated the quality of air.

Q6.Write the precis for the passage mentioned above in 50 words.

Ans 6-This is the sample precis for the above passage:

Hand-made paper is eco friendly.

It keeps a check on

land, water and air pollution

efficiently. It is the best

form of recycled paper which

has a fine surface for

writing. Paper industry flourished in

India during the Mughal period

but came to an end

in 18th and 19th centuries.

(Highlighted words are the keywords in the summary for which marks are awarded.)

Comprehension passage for homework :

Refer to page 149, Exercise B of EnglishLanguage Book (Mastering Grammar )

Qs 1. Find words from the passage which mean the same as the words given below.

i- Instantly

ii- Gained

Q2. Frame the sentences on the words given below:

i- Examines

ii- Immediately

Q3. Answer the questions given below on the basis of your reading of the passage:

i- What distinguishes a running horse from a beach pebble?

ii- What is Biology all about?

iii- Name the two fields of Biology.

iv- What do we learn from Genetics?

v- Write the précis of the passage in 50 words.

*ANSWER KEY OF THIS WORKSHEET WILL BE UPLOADED ALONG WITH THE NEXT

WORKSHEET

ANSWER KEY OF WORKSHEET14:

1. Write an application to the Principal of your school requesting him/her to organize a coaching camp for

the school cricket team .

House No 141,

Sector 21,

Chandigarh.

1st August, 2020.

The Principal,

St.Xavier’s High School,

Sector 20, Panchkula,

Haryana.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Subject-A request for Cricket Coaching Camp

As the captain of the school cricket team, I am very happy to inform you that our cricket team has done very

well at the zonal level by winning all their league matches. The district level tournament is due to start next

month.

Although the team members are practicing very hard for it, I strongly feel that we need a short coaching

camp to iron out certain drawbacks in the technique of our top batsmen.Our bowlers have difficulty in

bowling yorkers and googlies, which needs to be addressed. Moreover, we need to fine-tune our physical

fitness for the tournament.

May I request you to organize a special coaching camp for the team for a fortnight as soon as possible. I

promise you, the team will bring laurels to the school.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,

Aayush Kumar.

(Captain)

2. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper requesting him/her to start a special edition for school children.

House No 141,

Sector 21,

Chandigarh.

1st August, 2020.

The Editor,

The Tribune,

Chandigarh.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Subject-A request to start a Special Supplement for School Kids.

I am a student of class 6 and a regular reader of your paper ‘The Tribune’. Your paper is one of the most

widely circulated newspapers of our town. It covers almost all the important sections but does not have any

supplement for children.

You can really help young school going children by starting ‘Kids Tribune’, a special supplement for school

kids. It will help to inspire talented school kids who can get their creative writings published in this

supplement and develop their talent. They can be invited to send their essays, paintings/sketches and poems

which, when published, will greatly encourage them in their creative endeavour .Children undergo a lot of

stress during examination days. The supplement can include some expert advice on how to destress and

study effectively and how to manage time. A special column on GK would help them increase their general

awareness.

Hope you will consider this request and will introduce the feature in your special edition.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,

Rohan Sharma.

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CLASS : VI SUBJECT : HINDI WORKSHEET 15

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CLASS : VI SUBJECT : PUNJABI WORKSHEET 15

CLASS : VI SUBJECT : SANSKRIT WORKSHEET 15

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CLASS : VI SUBJECT : S.ST(HISTORY/CIVICS) WORKSHEET 15

CHAPTER – 4 THE VEDIC CIVILISATION (PART-I)

Vedas and Vedic Literature

The Vedas are the earliest literary compositions in India.

‘Veda’ means knowledge. It is derived from the Sanskrit root 'vid', which means ‘to know’.

There are four Vedas. They are Rig, Sama, Yajur and Atharva.

Arising out of the Vedas are other literary compositions called the Brahmanas, Aranyakas,

Upanishads, the Puranas, and the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. The entire literature based on

the Vedas is referred to as Vedic literature.

In Indian history, the period 1500 BC to 600 BC is called the Vedic Age as most of the information

about this period is derived from Vedic literature.

During the Vedic Age, a people called the Aryans settled in northern India. The Aryans are so called

because they spoke one of several Aryan languages that probably originated in Central Asia.

India was named Bharatavarsha after a powerful Aryan tribe called Bharata

The Vedic Age can be divided into the Early Vedic period (1500 BC to 1000 BC) and the Later

Vedic period (1000 BC to 600 BC).

Early Vedic Period

The Early Vedic people lived in the region called Saptsindhu (modern Haryana and undivided

Punjab).

It was watered by seven rivers - the Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Satluj and Saraswati. The

Saraswati has dried up since.

The Early Vedic Age is also called the Rigvedic Age because the Rigveda was composed at this time.

The Rigveda is a very valuable source of information on the Early Vedic period. It is a collection of

1,028 hymns and prayers in praise of the gods. Initially, it was not in written form but was passed on

orally. Knowledge passed on in this way is known as shruti

Life of the People

Occupations –

Growing crops and rearing cattle were the main occupations of the early Aryans. The Aryans grew

wheat, barley and rice.

The cow was central to their lives. A man's honour was measured in terms of the number of cows

he possessed. The cow was also a unit of barter.

The Aryans used horses and chariots in war and peace. In the Later Vedic period, the horse became

an important religious symbol.

The Rigveda mentions that there were craftsmen such as carpenters, chariot-makers, weavers,

leatherworkers and potters.

Amusements - The usual pastimes of the Aryans were chariot racing, hunting, gambling, music and

dancing, Musical instruments such as flutes, lutes, harps, drums and cymbals were used.

Social Life -

Family - A joint family was the smallest unit of a village. It was headed by the seniormost male member,

or patriarch. This system is called the patriarchal system.

Position of women - Women held a position of respect in society. They could attend assemblies and offer

prayers.

Varna System–

At first, society was divided on the basis of varna (skin colour) The fair-skinned Aryans considered

the dark-skinned Dasas inferior.

The Dasas were the original inhabitants of the region where the Aryans settled. Gradually, a system

of social division based on occupation came into being. This developed into the caste system, and

varna started meaning caste.

The four castes, from the highest to the lowest, were Brahman, Kshatriya, Vaishya and Shudra. The

priests, who looked after religious matters and recited prayers, were Brahmans. The king and the

warriors, who protected the tribe from harm, were Kshatriyas. TheVaishyas were mainly farmers and

craftsmen. Dasas and those Aryans who disobeyed social rules belonged to the Shudra caste.

Religion

In the beginning, the Aryans worshipped the forces of nature such as Prithvi (earth), Agni (fire),

Vayu (wind), Indra (rain), Surya (sun) and Varun ( sky).

Their most important god was Indra. There were no idols.

Prayers were chanted in open air.

Rituals were simple.Fire was an important part of such rituals.

Exercise

Ex. A Answer the following questions in one or two sentences

1. What is the origin and meaning of the word 'Veda'?

2. What do you understand by the term 'Vedic Literature'?

3. Which period of Indian history do we call the vedic Age and why?

4. How did India get the name Bharatavarsha?

5. Which rivers watered the region called Saptsindhu? With which modern Indian states does the region

coincide?

6. Why is the Early Vedic period also called the Rigvedic period?

7. What were the two main occupations of the Rigvedic Aryans?

8. Name some popular pastimes of the Vedic people.

Ex.B Answer the following

1. Describe the caste structure of the Early Vedic period, mentioning the social functions of each caste.

2. Describe the main features of religious worship during the Early Vedic period.

3. Describe the position of women in the Early Vedic period.

Ex. C Fill in the blanks

1. The Early Vedic period extended from _____ BC to _____ BC.

2. The Rigveda is a collection of _____.

3. Knowledge passed on orally is known as _____.

Ex. D State whether the following statements are true or false.

1. The Rigveda is the earliest record of Aryan culture.

2. The Rigvedic Aryans did not worship idols.

Answer key of geography worksheet 14

A) Answer the following questions briefly:-

Q1. Define minerals.

Ans. A natural materials in which the metals or their compounds are found in earth are called minerals.

Q2. What are metallic minerals?

Ans. Metallic minerals are those from which we obtain metals. Eg- Iron and copper.

Q3. What are non- metallic minerals?

Ans. Non- metallic minerals are those which do not contain metals. Eg- Coal and mica.

Q4. Why copper is used for making radiators?

Ans. Copper is used for making radiators because it is a good conductor of heat.

Q5.Name a mineral which is used for making iron and steel.

Ans. Manganese

Q6. Distinguish between metallic and non- metallic minerals .

Ans.

Metallic Minerals

1)These minerals contain metallic elements.

2) These are generally found in igneous and

metamorphic rocks.

3) These are ductile and malleable.

4) These are good conductor of heat and electricity.

5) Iron, ore, bauxite, gold etc, are some examples of

metallic minerals.

Non Metallic Minerals

1)These minerals do not contain metallic elements.

2)These are generally found in sedimentary rocks.

3) These are non ductile and non malleable.

4) These are insulators of heat and electricity.

5) Coal, sulphur, petroleum etc are some examples

of non-metallic minerals.

B) Fill in the blanks with suitable words:-

1. ______ and _______ are metallic minerals.

Ans. Iron ore and copper

2. _______and ______ are non- metallic minerals.

Ans. Coal and mica.

3. ________ is a light metal and a good conductor of heat and electricity.

Ans. Aluminium.

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CLASS : VI SUBJECT : MATHEMATICS WORKSHEET 15

TOPIC- FRACTIONS (Equivalent fractions)

The numbers such as 2

3,

7

2,

29

10 are called fractions. The number above the division line is called

numerator and the number below the division line is called denominator of a fraction.

Equivalent fractions : fractions having equal value.

To check the equivalence of fractions a

band

c

d, use cross product rule:

If ad = bc, then the given fractions are equivalent otherwise not equivalent.

A fraction is in irreducible (or simplest) form if its numerator and denominator have no common

factor (except 1).

Q1 (a) Find the equivalent fraction of 10

25 with denominator 5.(ILLUSTRATION)

Solution: 10

25÷

5

5=

2

5

(b) Find the equivalent fraction of 15

35 with denominator 7

Q 2 (a) Find the equivalent fraction of 3

8 with denominator 56.(ILLUSTRATION)

Solution: 3

8x

7

7=

21

56

(b) Find the equivalent fraction of 2

9 with denominator 63.

(c) Find the equivalent fraction of 3

5 having denominator 30.

(d) Find the equivalent fraction of 3

5 having numerator 27.

Q3 Replace ⎕ in each of the following by the correct number:

(a) 2

3=

15 (ILLUSTRATION)

= 2

3 x

5

5=

10

15

(b) 7

18=

42

⎕ (c)

4

⎕=

12

15 (d)

11=

70

154

Q4 Check whether the given pairs of fractions are equivalent:

(a) 5

9,

30

54 (ILLUSTRATION)

Solution: Given fractions are 5

9𝑎𝑛𝑑

30

54.

By cross multiplication, we have

5x54=270 and 9x30=270

Since the two products are equal, therefore, the given fractions are equivalent.

(b) 3

10,

12

40 (c)

5

8,

30

48 (d)

4

6,

30

20 (e)

7

13,

5

11

Q5 Reduce the following fractions to simplest form:

(a) 45

105 (ILLUSTRATION)

Solution : HCF of 45 and 105 = 15

Therefore, 45

105=

45

105 ÷

15

15=

3

7

(b) 12

27 (𝑐)

150

350 (𝑑)

18

81 (𝑒)

276

115

Q6 Convert the following fractions into equivalent like fractions

(a) 7

12,

5

21 (ILLUSTRATION)

Solution : LCM of 12 and 21 =

=3x4x7=84

To write 7

12 with denominator 84, multiply the numerator and denominator of the given fraction

by 7.

Therefore, 7

12=

7

12 x

7

7=

49

84

Similarly, 5

21=

5

21 x

4

4=

20

84

Thus, 7

12 and

5

21 can be written as

49

84 and

20

84 respectively, which as equivalent like fractions.

(b) 7

8,

5

14 (c)

5

6,

7

16 (d)

3

4,

5

6 ,

7

8

Answer key of worksheet 14

Q1 (2) 196 (3) 1620 (4) 1176

Q2 (2) 3360 (3) 360 (4) 840 (5) 13860

Q3 (b) 95 (c) 1083

Q4 (b) 1665

Q5 (b) 960

Q6 (b) 1152 (c) 10080

Q7 (b) 12;5040

Q8 (b) 54

Q9 (b) 336

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CLASS : VI SUBJECT : BIOLOGY WORKSHEET 15

TOPIC: PLANT LIFE, CONT.

Till now we have studied about leaf, its structure, venation and functions of leaf. The next part of the chapter

is:

MODIFICATION OF LEAVES

Leaves of certain plants modify to perform some special functions. Let us study about some of the

modifications.

1. LEAF TENDRIL- Eg Pea Plant. In pea plant some of the leaves get modified into a thin, wiry,

coiled structure called leaf tendril. These wind around a nearby object to give support to the weak

stem of the pea plant and help the plant to climb up.

2. SPINES- Eg. Cactus, in cactus leaves are modified into spines to prevent loss of water and protect

the plant from grazing animals. All the leaves, margins of the leaf or just the apex of the leaf maybe

reduced to spines.

3. SCALE LEAVES- Eg. Ginger, ginger is an underground stem, its nodes have scale leaves which

protect the plant. Scale leaves are dry, membranous (thin and transparent) leaves, they lack

chlorophyll therefore do not perform photosynthesis.

MODIFICATIONS OF LEAVES IN INSECTIVOROUS PLANTS

PITCHER PLANT- Also called nepenthes, lamina gets modified into a pitcher to capture insects. The leaf

tip forms the lid. Along the edges are small hooks. The insect gets trapped in the pitcher and is digested by

the enzymes (digestive juices) into the sac.

UTRICULARIA- Leaf becomes modified to form sac like structure leaving a small opening . The insect

enters through this opening and are digested with the help of enzymes.

VENUS FLYTRAP- Leaf base is divided into two parts which are joined at the midrib. When the insect

enters the two parts get interlocked and prevent the insect from escaping.

VEGETATIVE PROPOGATION IN LEAVES

In some plants leaves get modified to bear foliar buds (buds at the margin of the leaves) like in bryophyllum

and begonia plant , these buds are called epiphyllous buds , they fall off from the leaf into the soil and

develop into a new plant.

THE FLOWER

The most attractive and colourful part of the plant is flower. It is a modified shoot which has highly

condensed nodes and internodes. Leaves modify into floral leaves.

PARTS OF A FLOWER

The main parts of a flower are- Pedicel , Thalamus , Calyx or Sepals , Corolla or Petals , Androecium or

Stamens , Gynoecium or Pistils.

1. PEDICEL- The stalk on which the flower is borne.

2. THALAMUS- Upper most swollen part of pedicel that holds the four whorls.

3. Calyx or Sepals- outer most whorl of the flower, made of leaf like structure called sepals. Are green

in colour. Collection of sepals is called calyx. It protects the inner parts of the flower during bud

formation and helps in photosynthesis.

4. Corolla or Petals- It is the second whorl of the flower. Most bright and colourfull. Collection of petals

is called corolla. It attracts insects for pollination.

5. ANDROECIUM OR STAMEN- It is the third whorl of the flower and is the male part of the flower.

Consists of filament and anther, Anther produces pollen grains which take part in reproduction.

6. GYNOECIUM OR PISTIL- I t is the fourth whorl of the flower and is the female reproductive part.

Consists of stigma, style, and ovary. Ovary produces ovules that take part in reproduction.

ASSIGNMENT

Q1. FILL IN THE BLANKS

1. In ------------- lamina becomes modified into a pitcher to capture insects.

2. Leaves are modified into a bladder in ----------------

3. Flower is borne on a stalk called------------

4. Swollen end of pedicel which holds the four whorls is-------------

5. ------------ is the outer most or first whorl of the flower.

6. -------------is the male part of the flower.

7. -------------is the female part of the flower.

8. -----------protects the inner floral whorls during bud formation.

9. -----------are brightly coloured with sweet smell to attract insects.

10. -----------produce pollen grains which take part in reproduction.

Q2. GIVE TWO EXAMPLES OF EACH

1. Modifications of leaf

2. Simple leaves

3. Reticulate venation.

Q3. TICK THE MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER

1. Leaves are not modified into

a) Hooks b) tendrils c) bladder d) flowers

2. Utricularia is an example of

a) Phyllode b) phylloclade c) spines d) insectivorous plants

Q4. WRITE TRUE OR FALSE FOR EACH STATEMENT. REWRITE THE FALSE

STATEMENT CORRECTLY.

1.Leaves are arranged in the basipetal manner.

2. Leaves are reduced to spines in prickly pear.

3. Androecium is the first whorl of the flower.

Q5. GIVE ONE WORD FOR THE FOLLOWING

1. Buds arising on the leaves.

2. Leaves are modified to store food in this.

Q6. FIND THE ODD ONE OUT AND GIVE REASON

1. Petiole, Leafblade, Lamina, Veinlets, Thalamus

2. Sepal, Petal, Flower, Stamen, Carpel.

3. Tendril, Hook, Spine, Bladder, Twinner

4. Stigma, Style, Ovary, Stamen.

Q7. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

1. Differentiate between Androecium and gynoecium.

2. Give leaf modification with example of each.

Q8. LABEL THE FOLLOWING PARTS OF THE DIAGRAM

Answer key of worksheet 14 class 6 (Chemistry)

Q1). 1 Compounds – Compounds are pure substances which are formed by the combination of two or

more elements and can be separated only by chemical means.

2. Metalloid—These are the elements whose properties lie intermediate between metal and non

metals.

3. Noble gases—These gases are extremely stable and do not react with other gases.

Q2) 1. Helium --- He

2. Argon -- Ar

3. Tin -- Sn

4. Silicon – Si

5. Neon – Ne

Q3) Difference Between compounds and mixtures.

Q4) Characteristics of compound

1)It is made up of two or more elements chemically combined in fixed ratio of mass.

2)The properties of compound are entirely different from their constituent elements

3) It is a homogeneous substance.

4)It has definite melting and boiling point

5)It exhibits definite melting and boiling point.

Q5) a) Iron. b) Sulphur. c) Iron sulphide. d) different. e) Inert gases

Q6 a) Oxygen --- rest all are inert gases.

b) Hydrogen sulphide --- it is a compound and rest all are elements.

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CLASS : VI SUBJECT : COMPUTER APPLICATIONS WORKSHEET 14

CHAPTER 1: CATEGORIES OF COMPUTERS AND COMPUTER LANGUAGES

Computers are categorized on the bases of –

SIZE

SPEED

STORAGE

CAPACITY

COST

Depending on this, computers are categorized into four types –

MICRO COMPUTERS

MINI COMPUTERS

MAINFRAME COMPUTERS

SUPER COMPUTERS

DESKTOP COMPUTERS TABLET COMPUTERS

TY

PE

S O

F M

ICR

O C

OM

PU

TE

RS

DESKTOP COMPUTERS

TABLET COMPUTERS

LAPTOP COMPUTERS

PALMTOP COMPUTERS

SMART PHONES

GAME CONSOLE

EMBEDDED SYSTEMS

LAPTOP COMPUTERS PALMTOP COMPUTERS

SMART PHONES GAME CONSOLE EMBEDDED SYSTEM

TYPES OF COMPUTERS

CH

AR

AC

TE

RIS

TIC

S

MICRO COMPUTER

Small in size and cost less

Designed for Personal

Use

Used in homes, offices, shops,

banks, etc.

MINI COMPUTER

Larger in size than the

micro computers

Higher processing speed and

costlier

Supports 4 to 200 users

Used in universities,

big organizations,

etc.

MAIN FRAME

Very Powerful

Large memory and high speed

Designed to handle huge amount of

data

Hundreds of users can work simultaneously

Used in scientific

laboratories, stock

exchange market, etc.

SUPER COMPUTER

Powerful computers with huge processing

speed

Used for weather

forecasting, space

research, etc.

Children hope you have learned the ABBREVIATIONS, SHORTCUT KEYS and IT

PERSONALITIES given in the previous worksheet.

FILL IN THE BLANKS

(1) There are _____ type of computers.

(2) ________ computers are used for personal use.

(3) ________ and ________ are examples of Hand held computers.

(4) ________ computers are used in weather forecasting.

(5) _________ computers are mainly used for bulk data processing.

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HINT BOX :-

MAINFRAME; SMART PHONES, GAME CONSOLES; FOUR; SUPER; MICRO