SA-2 CLASS -5 ENGLISH REVISION WORK SHEET
CREATIVE WRITING :
Formal letter
1. Write an application to your class teacher requesting her to give you two weeks leave as you’re going to your village. Then add a request saying that you will return in time
2. Write letter to your principal madam seeking permission to visit the sports meet of the neighbouring school
3. Write a letter your Science teacher explaining why you cannot participate in the Science exhibition to be held on next Friday.
4. Write a letter to the Himalaya Book Store to send you the required stationery and novels.
Descriptive paragraph writing:
1. Write a descriptive paragraph on your visit to a book fair
2. Write a descriptive paragraph on about your visit to a furniture shop
3. Write about your favourite freedom fighter in 200 words.
4. Write a paragraph on your hobbies and interests.
GRAMMAR
I. Rewrite these sentences using the conjunctions given in the brackets
1. Never speak rudely to anybody if you want people to respect you (or)
2. She consulted many specialists but her disease could not be diagnosed (although)
3. The debris cannot be removed until the construction work is over (as long as)
4. The moment Mr.Jain enters his office, he summons his secretary (as soon as)
5. The new evaluation system is both confusing and tedious, (not only.....but also)
6. Don’t discontinue your medicines lest there should be replace .(if)
7. If your application is not countersigned by either of your parents, it will not be accepted .( unless)
II. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions :
a) We should never be blind ___________ our weaknesses
b) I cannot easily compete _____________ a man who is superior _______ me _________ intelligence
c) I have no use __________ this book. What is the use _________ my buying it?
d) I called__________ him personally to invite him ________ my sister’s wedding
e) Dont’t rely _________ people who boast ______ their wisdom
f) I am fed up ___________staying __________ this place ___________ so many years
g) Ankit was angry __________ me for pointing out _______ him some _________ his mistakes.
III. Put the following sentences into Indirect speech :
1. Said to Raman, “Did Vibhu inform you that she would be late?” “No,” said Raman.
2. The teacher said to Jagjit, “ Don’t complain that this rose branch has thorns. Be thankful to God that this branch full of thorns has a rose also”.
3. While coming back home, Girish said to me, “ How impressive was the speakers language! But did you understand what he wanted to say?”
4. Addressing the members, the Chairman sadi.” Do you all agree that unless we computerise all our working, we cannot show much progress?”
5. One of the members got up and said, “If we install computers, many employees will have to be dismissed. Are you prepared for that situation, Sir?”
6. We ‘ll not dismiss any employee,” said the Chairman. We’ll expand our business and find work for everybody.”
“That’s a good idea, “said the member.
IV. Underline the subject in the following sentences. Circle the predicate
1. The travellers stopped several times to take refreshment.
2. All the members of the team played well
3. Against the wall stood a long ladder
4. The leader of the party went alone to the top.
5. My ambition is to become a heart surgeon
6. These children’s favourite indoor game is chess
7. Do not speak ill of anyone
8. Most people in the country side lead a simple life
9. Who brought these beautiful flowers?
10. On the table lay all his books.
V. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions
1. The house is ________ fire.
2. These children are always quarrelling ________ themselves.
3. I am thankful __________ you _____ your help.
4. He sat ______ a table _______ the room and wrote letters.
5. You will get all the information____________ the last chapter ________this book.
6. Varun dived ____________ the river and swam ___to the other bank.
7. Students assembled _____the playground.
8. We must go ______________ school.
Change the sentences as directed:
1. Mother _______________ (feel ) pain in her legs.(simple past tense)
2. Uncle _______________ (meet) the doctor.(simple present tense)
3. Anmol _______________ (write) the answer to every question.(simple past tense)
4. Reena _______________ (take) a long time to do the sums.(simple present tense)
5. Riaz _______________ (begin) to repair the car in the evening. (simple past tense)
6. Gopi _______________ (carry) a heavy bag.( past continuous tense)
7. Roma _______________ (swim) in the river. ( present continuous tense)
