Genius International School

American Division
English Department
Revision Model Answer
Grade 6

Name: __________________________________________________________

Date: __________________________________________________________
 Part 1: Literature
(1) Ocean Careers:
Q1. Write the title of the job:
1. A person who studies the ocean floor and does researches on underwater
earthquakes. Marine Geologist
2. An expert in focused on organisms smaller than the naked eye can see.
Microbiologist
3. An expert in the study of fish. Ichthyologist
4. A person who works on a tugboat and uses radar to pilot the ships safely and
efficiently. Captain
5. A person who uses machinery to dig canals and other waterways or clear
them of rocks, sand and other material that would block the movement of
ships. Dredge Operator

Q2. Choose the correct answer:

1. According to the text, getting higher annual wage depends on ___________.
a. The years of education
b. The people you know at work
c. The level of intelligence
2. Choosing a career depends on ________________
a. having passion for the job
b. how much education
c. how much money
d. where the work located
e. all of the above
3. Seafarer should ____________
a. Be a high school graduate
b. Be a college graduate

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 c. Have 4-year degree
d. Have 2-year master’s degree
4. The offshore energy sources include ________________
a. Oil
b. Wind farms
c. Wind mills
d. All of the above
5. All the following are ocean careers except ______________
a. Ichthyologist
b. Microbiologist
c. Tugboat pilot
d. Archeologist
Q3. Answer the following questions:
1. Working on an oil rig isn’t an easy job. Explain.
Because they have to travel for weeks and even months. They live on an oil rig.
They work 12 hours shifts.

2. What is the author’s purpose?

To inform the reader that there are many ocean careers.

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(2) Poetry of the sea:
A. Neither out far nor in deep by Robert Frost
B. Maggie and Milly and Molly and May by e. e. cummings
C. A Jellyfish by Marianne Moore

Q1. Complete the following sentences:

1. In Neither out Far nor in Deep, people was looking at the sea searching for
______the truth_______.
2. The figurative language in “The wetter ground like glass” is
_____simile________.
3. The figurative language in “They cannot look out far. They cannot look
out deep” is ______parallelism_______.
4. The rhyme scheme in Neither out Far nor in Deep is
_____ABAB_________.
5. The figurative language in “An amber-colored amethyst” is
______Imagery________.
6. In “A Jellyfish”, the speaker was trying to ___catch the jelly fish_____.
7. “Maggie and Milly and Molly and May” is written in
______Couplets_______.
8. In “Maggie and Milly and Molly and May” the tone is
_____inspiring________while the mood is ______simplicity_______.

Q2. What do you infer from the following?

1. Milly befriended a stranded star.
_______She was so lonely _________________

2. May came home with a smooth round stone.

________People need to appreciate what they have no matter how small.____

3. As small as the world.

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Sometimes the world feels so small when you are sad

4. As large as alone.
_______The loneliness could be overwhelming________

5. Reflecting a standing gull.

______________People were staring at the sea and were unable to look
anywhere else even to check if the sea gull is real or illusion _____________

6. Visible, invisible,
____________The jelly fish is transparent and colorless_______________

7. They turn their back on land.

________They ignored the reality which is represented by the

land_____________

Q3. Answer the following questions:

1. What’s common between the three poems?
_______The setting in the ocean or on the beach and All poems have deeper
meaning that encourage us to think deeply____________

2. What does the poem “Maggie and Milly and Molly and May” reflect?
________It shows that the outer-self is a reflection of the inner-self
___________

3. What’s the theme in “Neither out far nor in Deep”?

____________Humans are obsessed with the unknown.____________

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 Part 2: Vocabulary
1. It is important to adhere to the rules and regulations set by the company in
order to maintain a harmonious working environment.
2. After experiencing a major setback, she had to find ways to cope with the
stress and rebuild her life.
3. The child was giddy as he hit his head.
4. He vowed to avenge his family's honor and seek justice for their untimely
demise.
5. The defeated king had no choice but to cede his territory to the victorious
army.
6. Heavy rain turned into a deluge, flooding the streets and causing chaos.
7. The team played with an outright determination to win the championship.
8. The brave soldiers fought to liberate their country from the oppressive
regime.
9. She presented a logical argument that convinced everyone in the room.
10. The bully tried to intimidate his classmates, but they stood strong and
united.
11. They decided to saunter along the beach, enjoying the gentle breeze and
soothing waves.
12. On the verge of tears, she couldn't hold back her emotions any longer.
13. The hot weather made everyone feel sluggish and drained of energy.
14. The stock market is highly variable and subject to rapid changes.
15. The security measures were put in place to deter potential burglars from
entering the premises.

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 Part 3: Grammar

A. Types of sentences:

Q. Read each sentence & decide whether it is simple, compound, or complex:

1. The group explores innovative ways to handle the volume and variety of plastics
used in the community. Simple
2. When the particles in a solid have more thermal energy, they vibrate more
quickly. Complex
3. As soon as the generator turned on, a loud hum filled every corner of the room.
Complex
4. The scientists were on a research expedition in frigid coastal waters when they
observed the pod of whales. Complex

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5. Humans are the only animals known to blush. Simple
6. Hurricane season is approaching, so you should make a plan for evacuation in
case a storm heads your way. Compound
7. The mimic octopus can change its coloring, and it can even contort its body to
look like other creatures. Compound
8. I exhaled loudly, and the instructor heard me. Compound
9. During the board meeting, the superintendent will consider input from the public
about a ban on cell phones in the classroom. Complex
10. The inventor of cotton candy had an idea for a new kind of sweet, and he
teamed up with a candy maker to make it happen. Compound

B. Run-on Sentences

Q. Correct the run-on sentences:

1. We wanted to go to the store; we decided to stay home.

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__________________________________________________________________
2. All the parents came to our school play, and they all liked it.
__________________________________________________________________
3. I like to eat chocolate ice cream, for it is sweet and cool on a hot summer day.
__________________________________________________________________
4. Not only did she win the race. Also she set a record for the best time.
__________________________________________________________________
5. I can’t sleep. It is light outside.
__________________________________________________________________
6. Peter wants to be an astronaut; he loves science.
__________________________________________________________________
7. My mom visits the museum; she spends hours looking at the exhibits.
__________________________________________________________________
8. Music means a lot to me; certain songs bring wonderful memories.
__________________________________________________________________
9. The teacher assigned a lot of homework; she will be absent tomorrow.
__________________________________________________________________
10. Luke dances every day; he is a very good dancer.
__________________________________________________________________

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C. Sentence and Fragments:

Q1. If the group of words is a complete sentence, write the letter S on the line.
If the group of words is a fragment, write an F on the line.
___F____ 1. Yesterday when I got off the school bus.

____C___ 2. My friend Sheila and I saw a brown toad hopping on the sidewalk.

____F___ 3. Yelled and screamed when she saw it.

____F___ 4. My friend Sheila, who is scared of all reptiles.

___C____ 5. I picked up the toad and looked closely at it.

___F____ 6. Had dry, bumpy skin on its body.

___C____ 7. Shelia said, “I don't want to see that ugly toad!”

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___F____ 8. Said, “Then close your eyes Sheila.”

____C___ 9. Sheila was mad and she ran off.

___C____ 10. I put the toad in my backpack.

____F___ 11. Took it home to show my brother.

____C___ 12. My brother wasn't home from school yet.

___F____ 13. Then I put the backpack on the living room sofa.

____C___ 14. The toad was still inside.

____C___ 15. My mother opened the backpack to see what homework I had.

___F____ 16. Hopped out of the backpack and began jumping around the living
room floor.

___F___ 17. Screamed loudly!

____C___ 18. Do you think my mother will let me keep the little brown toad?

Q2. Circle the letter of the sentence you think is correct:

1. A. After I had studied for two hours without stopping.

B. Studying hard for two hours without stopping.

C. I studied hard for two hours without stopping.

2. A. Always something of interest going on at their house.

B. There was always something of interest going on at their house.

C. Interesting things always going on at their house.

3. A. Taking her out once but forgetting her last name.

B. Even though he had taken her out once.

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 C. Even though he had taken her out once, he had forgotten her last name.

4. A. Making out a schedule is a good idea.

B. Although making out a schedule is a good idea.

C. A good idea to make out a schedule.

5. A. Paying off that bill, which I should have done long ago.

B. Not having paid off that bill long ago.

C. Paying off that bill should have been done long ago.

6. A. It is an idea that goes back to ancient Greece.

B. An idea that goes back to ancient Greece.

C. An idea going back to ancient Greece.

7. A. Which we all agreed to.

B. An idea we all agreed to.

C. It was an idea we all agreed to.

8. A. Just watching the exciting game on T.V.

B. Just watching the game on T.V. was exciting.

C. Just to watch the exciting game on T.V.

9. A. As if he knew what she was talking about.

B. Pretending he knew what she was talking about.

C. He pretended as if he knew what she was talking about.

10. A. My hobby being one not many people are interested in.

B. My hobby is not one many people are interested in.

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 C. A hobby that is not one many people are interested in.

Q3. Mention what’s missing (Subject, Verb or both, and fix the fragments:

1. When I was given the opportunity to write a research paper on any topic of my
choice. (________subject and verb_____________)

When I was given the opportunity to write a research paper on any topic of
my choice, I wrote about global warming.

2. Making Florida the fourth largest state in the country.

(________verb_____________)

Making Florida the fourth largest state in the country is the spacious
land___________

3. No idea about the relationship between the parents’ divorce and the child’s
behavior. (______subject and verb _______________)

I Have no idea about the relationship between the parents’ divorce and the
child’s behavior.

4. In the midst of the storm, when thunder roars and lightning strikes.
(____________subject and verb_________)

In the midst of the storm, when thunder roars and lightning strikes, people
hide.

5. Like the time my cousin threw me to the ground and yelled at me.
(___________subject and verb __________)

The situation happened yesterday is Like the time my cousin threw me to the
ground and yelled at me.

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6. Suffering from acute personality disorders for most of his adult life.
(________subject and verb_____________)

He was suffering from acute personality disorders for most of his adult life.

7. In order to become rich and open her own beauty salon.

(_________subject and verb____________)

In order to become rich and open her own beauty salon, she had to work two
shifts.

8. When Mr. Jenkins stumbled into the restaurant.

(_________subject and verb____________)

When Mr. Jenkins stumbled into the restaurant, everyone laughed.

D. Present, Past or Future:

Q. Read the following sentences and identify the tenses used in them (Present,
Past or Future):
1. My sister lives in Mumbai.
(_________present__________)
2. The girl was carrying a basket full of flowers on her head.
(_________past__________)

3. The boys are playing cricket.

(________present___________)
4. I had a strange dream yesterday.

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(_______past____________)
5. My father drinks coffee in the morning.
(________present___________)
6. I will meet you at the library.
(________future___________)
7. Once a week, he washes his car.
(__________present_________)
8. Rahul enjoys clay modeling.
(_________present__________)
9. The boy helped the man cross the road.
(_________past__________)
10. He has lived all his life in Mumbai.
(________present___________)
11. We will not tolerate this injustice.
(_________future__________)
12. I had seen him there.
(________past___________)
13. He has been working on that project for six months.
(________past___________)
14. They will have finished the project by Monday.
(________future___________)

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 Comprehensive Grammar Exercise

Q. Do as shown between brackets:

1. When I was young. (Fix the fragment)

When I was young, I used to have a dog called Jelly.

2. I talked to my mum and helped my dad. (Identify the type of the sentence)

Simple sentence

3. I love to write papers I would write one every day. (Is it a run-on sentence? Fix
it in two different ways) yes

I love to write papers. I would write one every day

I love to write papers; I would write one every day

4. I didn't know which job, I wanted, I was too confused to decide. (Is it run-on
sentence, comma splice or correct sentence - Explain why)

Comma splice as a lot of unneeded commas were used.

5. He couldn't come because he was sick. (Identify the type of the sentence and
turn it to a compound sentence)

Complex
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He couldn't come, for he was sick.

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