Subject: Summer Vacation Homework – English
Instructions: Do all the work in neat & clean handwriting. Follow the guidelines for each section carefully.
1. Daily Vocabulary Practice
Read an English newspaper daily and write two difficult words along with their meanings in your English notebook. Learn them also.
2. Activity: Book Review (A4 Sheets)
Read any two English storybooks and prepare an attractive and informative book review for each on colorful A4-size sheets.
3. Writing Skill (Notebook Work)
A. Letters:
Write one example of an Informal Letter.
Write one example of a Letter to the Editor.
B. Notice & Message Writing:
Write one example of Notice Writing.
Write one example of Message Writing.
C. Diary Entry:
Write one example of a Diary Entry.
4. Reading Skill (Unseen Passages in Notebook)
Worksheet – 1
Read the passage and answer the questions:
Passage:
The cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world. It can reach speeds of up to 110 kilometers per hour in short bursts covering distances up to 500 meters. Unlike other big cats, cheetahs cannot roar but they can purr. Their slender bodies, long legs, and large nostrils are all adaptations for speed. However, cheetahs are facing extinction due to habitat loss and hunting.
Questions
1. What makes the cheetah unique among big cats?
2. How fast can a cheetah run and for what distance?
3. Why are cheetahs at risk of extinction?
4. List two physical features of the cheetah that help it run fast.
5. What is the difference between a cheetah and other big cats in terms of sound?
Worksheet – 2
Read the passage and answer the questions:
Passage:
Mahatma Gandhi, also known as the Father of the Nation, played a vital role in India’s freedom struggle. He believed in truth and non-violence. Gandhi led many important movements like the Dandi March and Quit India Movement. His simple living and high thinking influenced millions of people around the world. Even today, his teachings inspire people to live a life of honesty and peace.
Questions:
1. What title is given to Mahatma Gandhi?
2. What principles did Gandhi believe in?
3. Name any two important movements led by him.
4. How did Gandhi influence people?
5. How do Gandhi’s teachings remain relevant today?
5. Integrated Grammar Worksheets
Worksheet – 1: Jumbled Sentences
Rearrange to form meaningful sentences:
1. always / early / gets up / she / in the morning
2. playing / the / are / in / children / garden / the
3. delicious / very / cake / is / this
4. books / the / library / in / are / the
5. rain / heavy / due to / cancelled / match / the / was
6. visit / we / tomorrow / the zoo / will
7. on / is / desk / the / the / computer
8. reading / loves / he / novels / historical
9. travelled / we / beautiful / a / to / place
10. milk / glass / a / of / me / give / please
Worksheet – 2
Q1. Fill in the blanks (Tense/Modals):
1. She __________ (study) in the library when I saw her.
2. You __________ (must/should) wear a helmet while riding a bike.
3. I __________ (go) to the market yesterday.
4. They __________ (finish) the project by next week.
5. He __________ (can/may) play the guitar very well.
Q2. Fill in the blanks (Articles/Verbs):
1. She __________ (write) a letter right now.
2. I __________ (visit) my grandmother last weekend.
3. We __________ (plan) a trip for next month.
4. He bought __________ umbrella from the store.
5. __________ sun is shining brightly today.
Q3. Fill in the blanks (Conjunctions/Determiners):
1. He is poor __________ honest. (but/and)
2. We brought __________ apples from the market. (some/any)
3. __________ of the books were damaged in the rain. (Much/Many)
4. She is tired __________ she kept working. (although/so)
5. __________ student in the class passed the test. (Every/Each)
Q4. Voice and Reported Speech:
1. The police caught the thief. (Passive voice)
2. She said, “I will call you later.” (Reported speech)
3. The cake was baked by my sister. (Active voice)
4. He said, “I have finished my homework.” (Reported speech)
5. They built a new bridge last year. (Passive voice)
Worksheet – 3
Q1. Error Correction:
Find and correct the error:
1. The children is playing in the garden.
2. He don’t have any money.
3. I am going at school now.
4. This are my favorite books.
5. She sing beautifully.
Q2. Omission (Add the missing word):
1. The dog barking loudly last night.
2. We going for a picnic tomorrow.
3. He not like to eat vegetables.
4. My brother studying in college.
5. They talking about the match.