CLASS – 5
MEDIUM – MARATHI,URDU,TAMIL,TELUGU etc
SUBJECT – English (SL)
SYLLABUS – KARNATAKA STATE
Model Question Paper LESSON BASED ASSESSMENT
Format and Usage of the LBA Question Bank
(Note – This question paper is provided as a sample paper for conducting Lesson-Based Assessment (LBA). You may make necessary modifications as required.)
- Classes 1 to 7: Objective and descriptive questions based on the lessons.
- Classes 8 to 10: MCQs and 1–5 mark questions, following the SSLC exam pattern.
Total Marks:
- Classes 1 to 5 – 25 marks
- Classes 6 to 7 – 20 marks (LBA) + 5 marks (Remedial)
- Classes 8 to 10 – 20 marks (LBA) + 5 marks (Remedial)
Conduct Lesson-Based Assessment (Unit Test) to ensure learning from each lesson.
- For Kannada Medium Only (Classes 6 to 10):
20 marks from the Question Bank + 5 marks through Review (Marusinchan) - For Other Classes and Mediums:
Question papers should be based on the LBA Question Bank for a total of 25 marks.
Regarding Lesson-Based Assessment (LBA):
After each lesson, a Unit Test should be conducted to ensure students’ learning is on track.
- For Kannada Medium (Classes 6 to 10):
20 marks from Question Bank + 5 marks from Review (Marusinchan) - For all other classes and mediums:
Prepare the question paper based on LBA Question Bank for a total of 25 marks.
Lesson Based Assessment
Class – V | Subject – English (SL) | Unit 1: Love for Animals
I. Multiple Choice Questions (1 Mark Each)
Easy Questions
1. Ramana Maharshi lived in _____. (Easy)
- A). a palace
- B). a house
- C). an ashram
- D). a hotel
2. The man in the lesson was walking with a ____. (Easy)
- A) cat
- B) cow
- C) snake
- D) dog
3. One day Ramana Maharshi was sitting on a ____. (Easy)
- A) hillside
- B) tree
- C) rock
- D) bench
4. Lucy and Nithin saw a ____ one day. (Easy)
- A) grandfather
- B) girl
- C) man
- D) boy
5. The animals at the ashram were treated with great ____. (Easy)
- A) care
- B) neglect
- C) tortured
- D) ill-treated
6. ____ were never harmed in the ashram. (Easy)
- A) snakes
- B) dogs
- C) cows
- D) horses
7. Animals were attracted to ____. (Easy)
- A) Lucy
- B) Nithin
- C) man
- D) Ramana Maharshi
8. The fish is _____ in the water. (Easy)
- A) running
- B) swimming
- C) reading
- D) coming
9. Ramana Maharshi never allowed people to ____ snakes. (Easy)
- A) throw
- B) catch
- C) kill
- D) feed
10. We must always be kind _____ animals. (Easy)
- A) to
- B) for
- C) on
- D) at
II. Match the Following (1 Mark Each)
Easy Questions
11. Match the animal with its walk: (Easy)
| Animal | Walk |
|---|---|
| 1. snake | a. crawl |
| 2. monkey | b. climb |
| 3. cow | c. walk |
| 4. dog | d. run |
| 5. parrot | e. fly |
III. Pick the Odd One Out (1 Mark Each)
Easy Questions
12. Lucy, Nithin, Raju, Lakshmi. (Easy)
13. Peacock, Parrot, Sparrow, Snake. (Easy)
IV. Write the Sounds of Animals (1 Mark Each)
Average Questions
14. A dog ____. (Choose from: caws, neigh, bark, moo, buzz, crock, mew, roar, crows, trumpet) (Average)
15. A cow ____. (Choose from: caws, neigh, bark, moo, buzz, crock, mew, roar, crows, trumpet) (Average)
16. A cat ____. (Choose from: caws, neigh, bark, moo, buzz, crock, mew, roar, crows, trumpet) (Average)
V. Multiple Choice Questions (1 Mark Each)
Average Questions
17. Why should we be kind to animals? Because they: (Average)
- • Are dangerous
- • Have feelings too
- • Are fun to tease
- • None
18. What should you do if you see an injured animal? (Average)
- • Ignore it
- • Tease it
- • Help it
- • Run away
19. “Bhagwan Ramana Maharshi loved animals and birds”. Find the verb from the sentence. (Average)
- • Animals
- • Birds
- • Loved
- • And
VI. Creative Writing (2 Marks)
Difficult Questions
20. If you could speak to an animal, what would you say to show your love for it? Write a short dialogue. (Difficult)
Lesson Based Assessment
Class – V | Subject – English (SL) | Unit 1: Elephant (Poem)
I. Multiple Choice Questions (1 Mark Each)
Easy Questions
1. The colour of the elephant is__________.(Easy)
- A) Brown
- B) Grey
- C) White
- D) Black
2. The elephant walks for __________each day.(Easy)
- A) hours
- B) miles
- C) minutes
- D) days
3. The elephant’s trunk come out ____.(Easy)
- A) To play
- B) To eat a cake or bun
- C) To carry children
- D) To sleep
4. Many people ride on the elephant, because__________.(Easy)
- A) it is small
- B) its back is broad
- C) it is fast
- D) it is young
5. The elephant takes the children ______.(Easy)
- A) To the jungle
- B) Around the zoo
- C) To the river
- D) To the forest
6. The elephant is called a gentle giant, because_____.(Easy)
- A) it moves slowly
- B) it is kind despite its size
- C) it makes no noise
- D) it eats quietly
7. An elephant’s ___________is useful for picking up things.(Easy)
- A) Tail
- B) Leg
- C) Trunk
- D) Tusk
8. The poem mainly tells us about__________.(Easy)
- A) The jungle animals
- B) The life of a zookeeper
- C) The features and habits of an elephant
- D) The adventures of a tiger
9. When they ride an elephant, the children feel_________.(Easy)
- A) Bored
- B) Sleepy
- C) Excited
- D) Tired
10. The best word to describe the elephant’s ears is_________.(Easy)
- A) Small
- B) Pointed
- C) Wide
- D) Curly
II. Give One Word for the Following (1 Mark Each)
Average Questions
11. I am a big grey animal with a trunk. (Average)
12. I hang from the elephant’s face and can pick up food. (Average)
13. I am wide and help the elephant to hear. (Average)
14. I am on the elephant’s back, and children sit on me. (Average)
III. Fill in the Blanks with Rhyming Words (1 Mark Each)
Easy Questions
15. The elephant ate a tasty bun, Then went for a little ____. (fun / run) (Easy)
16. The elephant is gentle and grey, Children love to see it ____. (play / stay) (Easy)
17. Its trunk is long, its ears are big, It moves to dance and even ____. (dig / wig) (Easy)
18. It walks for miles without a smile, But makes the children laugh all the ____. (while / file) (Easy)
19. Riding the elephant is so much fun, Especially under the bright hot ____. (sun / bun) (Easy)
20. The elephant walks with heavy feet, And loves bananas as a ____. (treat / street) (Easy)
IV. Short Answer Questions (2 Marks Each)
Average Questions
21. Describe the elephant’s trunk and what it is used for. (Average)
V. Long Answer Question (3 Marks)
Difficult Questions
22. Explain why the elephant is called a ‘gentle giant’ based on the poem’s description. (Difficult)
Lesson Based Assessment
Class – V | Subject – English (SL) | Unit 2: True Friendship (Prose)
I. Multiple Choice Questions (1 Mark Each)
Easy Questions
1. Dionysius was an _____ ruler. (Easy)
- A) good
- B) intelligent
- C) happy
- D) evil minded
2. The king was _____ with their friendship. (Easy)
- A) disturbed
- B) angry
- C) amazed
- D) sad
3. Damon and Pythias were ____ friends. (Easy)
- A) bad
- B) fraud
- C) loyal
- D) good
4. Damon was to be ____ until Pythias return. (Easy)
- A) set free
- B) imprisoned
- C) tortured
- D) executed
5. Dionysius was the king of ____. (Easy)
- A) Greek
- B) Syracuse
- C) USA
- D) New York
6. ____ is the theme of the lesson. (Easy)
- A) True friendship
- B) Punishment
- C) The two friends
- D) Hatred
7. Damon agreed to go to ____ in the place of Pythias. (Easy)
- A) palace
- B) prison
- C) park
- D) police station
8. Damon and Pythias lived in the city of ____. (Easy)
- A) Greek
- B) Syracuse
- C) USA
- D) New York
9. The meaning of the word execution is ____. (Easy)
- A) saving life
- B) putting to death
- C) to dismiss
- D) to support
II. Fill in the Blanks (1 Mark Each)
Medium Questions
10. Pythias and Damon kept their ____. (Medium)
11. Pythias was sentenced to ____ for speaking against the king. (Medium)
12. Damon and Pythias were known for their strong ____. (Medium)
III. Match the Following (1 Mark Each)
Easy Questions
13. Match the following characters with their descriptions: (Easy)
| Character | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Dionysius | A. Loyal friend |
| 2. Damon | B. Evil minded ruler |
| 3. Pythias | C. Sentenced to death |
IV. Pick the Odd One Out (1 Mark Each)
Easy Questions
14. prison, friendship, punishment, king. (Easy)
V. Answer in One Word or a Sentence (1 Mark Each)
Easy Questions
15. Who was the king of Syracuse? (Easy)
16. What was the theme of the lesson? (Easy)
VI. Short Answer Questions (2 Marks Each)
Medium Questions
17. Who were Damon and Pythias? (Medium)
18. Why did the king arrest Pythias? (Medium)
VII. Long Answer Question (3 Marks)
Difficult Questions
19. What does the story teach us about true friendship? (Difficult)
Lesson Based Assessment
Class – V | Subject – English (SL) | Unit 2: Friends (Poetry)
I. Fill-in-the-Blanks (1 Mark Each)
Easy Questions
1. The child lies under a shady _______ and looks up through the _______. (Easy)
2. The sunshine flickers through the _______ of leaves above the child’s head. (Easy)
3. The wind comes gently over the _______ and whispers pretty things. (Easy)
4. The sky is like a kind, big _______ bent sweetly over the child. (Easy)
5. The sunshine kisses the child’s face like a _______ before bed. (Easy)
6. The child should never feel _______ when in the presence of these gentle friends. (Easy)
7. The wind has _______ wings that sweep over the grass. (Easy)
8. The child feels safe and _______ under the shade of the tree. (Easy)
II. Multiple Choice Questions (1 Mark Each)
Easy Questions
9. Who are the ‘friends’ mentioned in the poem? (Easy)
- A) Only the wind
- B) Only the sunshine
- C) The sky, the sunshine, and the wind
- D) The trees and flowers
10. How does the sunshine behave in the poem? (Easy)
- A) It shines brightly in the sky
- B) It flickers through the leaves and kisses the child
- C) It makes the child feel sad
- D) It is too hot to stay under
11. What does the wind do for the child in the poem? (Easy)
- A) It blows very strongly
- B) It whispers pretty things and is gentle
- C) It makes the child feel uncomfortable
- D) It blows away the leaves
12. How does the child feel under the tree with nature’s friends? (Easy)
- A) Sad and lonely
- B) Scared and worried
- C) Peaceful and happy
- D) Tired and bored
13. What is the sky compared to in the poem? (Easy)
- A) A dark cloud
- B) A kind, big smile
- C) A cold mountain
- D) A bright moon
14. What does the child do under the shady tree? (Easy)
- A) Run around the tree
- B) Lie down and look at the sky
- C) Play with animals
- D) Gather fruits
15. What does the poem encourage the child to do? (Easy)
- A) Spend time playing with animals
- B) Appreciate the beauty of nature and feel peaceful
- C) Go to a busy city
- D) Learn how to plant trees
16. What kind of relationship is described in the poem between the child and nature? (Easy)
- A) Hostile and distant
- B) Friendly and peaceful
- C) Fearful and uneasy
- D) Angry and loud
III. Read the Story and Answer (1 Mark Each)
Once upon a time, in a beautiful forest, there lived a little sparrow named Pip. Pip was very small and loved to fly from tree to tree, chirping songs and exploring the forest. One hot afternoon, Pip flew to a shady spot near a large pond to rest. There, she met a huge elephant named Ganesha.
“Hello, big friend!” said Pip, with a little chirp. Ganesha smiled and said, “Hello, little bird! What brings you here on this hot day?”
Pip fluttered her wings and replied, “I am looking for some shade to cool off. The sun is so hot today!”
Ganesha chuckled and said, “I can give you some shade. Just hop onto my back, and I’ll walk under the big trees.”
Pip was surprised. “You would do that for me? But you’re so big and I am so small!”
Ganesha smiled kindly, “It doesn’t matter how big or small we are. What matters is kindness and helping each other.”
Pip flew up and perched on Ganesha’s back. The elephant walked slowly, moving from one shady spot to another, and Pip enjoyed the cool shade. They both laughed and shared stories about their lives. As they spent time together, they became fast friends.
One day, there was a terrible storm. The wind howled, and the rain came pouring down. Pip flew to find shelter, but the storm was so strong that she couldn’t find a safe place. She was scared and cold.
Just then, she saw Ganesha, who had taken shelter under a large tree. “Come here, little friend,” Ganesha called. “You can stay under my large ears to stay dry and warm.”
Pip flew to Ganesha’s side and snuggled under his ears. The elephant protected her from the rain. “Thank you, Ganesha,” said Pip. “I would have been lost without you.”
“That’s what friends are for,” Ganesha said. “We help each other, no matter how big or small.”
From that day on, Pip and Ganesha were the best of friends. They spent many happy days together, sharing adventures, and helping each other in times of need. They learned that true friendship is not about size or strength, but about kindness, trust, and caring for each other.
Moral of the Story: True friendship is built on kindness, trust, and helping each other, no matter how big or small we are.
Average Questions
17. Who were the two main characters in the story? (Average)
18. Why did Pip go to the shady spot near the pond? (Average)
19. How did Ganesha help Pip? (Average)
IV. State True or False (1 Mark Each)
Average Questions
20. The child lies under a tree and looks up. (Average)
21. The sunshine hides behind the clouds. (Average)
V. Rearrange Words to Form Meaningful Sentences (1 Mark Each)
Average Questions
22. Whispers/ the/ wind/ things/ pretty (Average)
VI. Friendship Acrostic Poem (3 Marks)
Difficult Question
23. Write the word FRIEND vertically on the page. Create a line for each letter to describe a good friend. (Difficult)
F – Funny and full of fun
R – Ready to help always
I – Is kind and caring
E – Enjoys playing with me
N – Never tells lies
D – Does good things