Short Unseen Passage for Class 6 English – Passage 1

In the heart of the forest, nestled among towering trees, lies a hidden
treasure waiting to be discovered. Deep within the lush greenery, a small
stream gurgles gently, its crystal-clear waters meandering through the
moss-covered rocks. Birds chirp merrily overhead, adding to the
symphony of nature.

As I wandered through the dense foliage, I stumbled upon a quaint little

cottage, its thatched roof peeking out from behind a curtain of vines.
Curiosity piqued, I approached cautiously, wondering who could inhabit
such a secluded abode.

To my surprise, an elderly man emerged from the shadows, his weather-

beaten face creased with a warm smile. Introducing himself as the
guardian of the forest, he regaled me with tales of its wonders and
mysteries.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the
treetops, I bid farewell to my newfound friend, grateful for the adventure
that awaited me in this enchanted forest.

Questions:

1. Where is the hidden treasure located?

2. Describe the surroundings of the hidden treasure.
3. What do you find inside the forest?
4. Who emerges from the cottage?
5. How does the elderly man greet the visitor?
6. What does the visitor feel as he leaves the forest?

Answers:

1. The hidden treasure is located in the heart of the forest.

2. The surroundings of the hidden treasure include towering trees, a
small stream, lush greenery, and moss-covered rocks.
3. Inside the forest, there is a quaint little cottage with a thatched roof.
4. An elderly man emerges from the cottage.
5. The elderly man greets the visitor with a warm smile.
6. The visitor feels grateful for the adventure as he leaves the forest.

Short Unseen Passage for Class 6 English – Passage 2

High above the clouds, where the sky meets the earth, lies a kingdom of
dreams known as Cloudlandia. Here, fluffy white clouds drift lazily across
the azure sky, casting shadows on the emerald-green meadows below.

In Cloudlandia, everything is possible. Rainbows stretch across the

horizon, painting the sky in vibrant hues of red, orange, yellow, green,
blue, indigo, and violet. Silver linings adorn every cloud, promising hope
and happiness to all who gaze upon them.

As I soar through the cotton candy skies, I marvel at the beauty and
wonder of Cloudlandia. It is a place where imagination knows no bounds
and dreams take flight on wings of fantasy.

Questions:

1. What is Cloudlandia?
2. Describe the sky in Cloudlandia.
3. What can be seen stretching across the horizon?
4. What do silver linings on clouds promise?
5. How does the narrator feel as he soars through the skies of
Cloudlandia?

Answers:

1. Cloudlandia is a kingdom of dreams located high above the clouds.

2. The sky in Cloudlandia is azure, with fluffy white clouds drifting lazily
across it.
3. Rainbows can be seen stretching across the horizon in Cloudlandia.
4. Silver linings on clouds promise hope and happiness.
5. The narrator feels marvel and wonder as he soars through the skies
of Cloudlandia.

Short Unseen Passage for Class 6 English – Passage 3

The Secret Garden

In a secluded corner of the countryside, there lay a secret garden, hidden

away from the rest of the world. This garden was unlike any other, for it
was filled with the most wondrous plants and flowers, each more beautiful
than the last.

The garden had once belonged to a wealthy family who lived in a grand
mansion nearby. But when tragedy struck and the family moved away, the
garden was left neglected and forgotten.

Years passed, and the garden became overgrown with weeds and
brambles, its beauty hidden from sight. But one day, a young girl named
Lily stumbled upon the garden while exploring the countryside. Intrigued
by the overgrown vines and mysterious gate, she decided to venture
inside.

As Lily stepped into the garden, she was greeted by a riot of colors and
scents. Flowers of every hue bloomed all around her, and the air was filled
with the sound of buzzing bees and chirping birds.
Determined to restore the garden to its former glory, Lily set to work
clearing away the weeds and tending to the plants. Day by day, the
garden began to transform, its beauty slowly emerging from beneath the
tangled mess.

With each passing season, the garden flourished, becoming a sanctuary

for both people and wildlife alike. And as word of the secret garden
spread, people from far and wide came to marvel at its beauty and
wonder.

But for Lily, the greatest joy of all was knowing that she had played a part
in bringing the garden back to life. And as she sat among the flowers,
basking in their beauty, she knew that the secret garden would forever
hold a special place in her heart.

Questions:

1. Describe the setting of the secret garden.

2. How did Lily discover the garden?
3. What was the condition of the garden when Lily first found it?
4. How did Lily transform the garden?
5. What was the significance of the secret garden to Lily?

Answers:

1. The setting of the secret garden is in a secluded corner of the

countryside, hidden away from the rest of the world.
2. Lily discovered the garden while exploring the countryside.
3. When Lily first found the garden, it was overgrown with weeds and
brambles.
4. Lily transformed the garden by clearing away the weeds and
tending to the plants.
5. The secret garden held a special place in Lily’s heart because she
played a part in bringing it back to life.
Short Unseen Passage for Class 6 English – Passage 4

The giraffe is the tallest of all living land animals. A male can go up to 18 feet and a
female up to 15 feet. Such height enables them to escape the competition for ground
level grass that exists among other leaf-eaters. It also gives him a long range of
vision. He takes the warning of the approaching enemy early.

Giraffes eat a variety of leaves, but acacia leaves are their favourite diet. In spring
when many trees are not in leaf, they spend 80 per cent of the day eating. In
summer, when trees are in full leaf, they need only 15 per cent. The rest of the time
is spent in resting and quarreling.

A giraffe’s long neck is made up like that of man and most other mammals, of only
seven vertebrae. The bones are attached to one another with ball and socket joints.
These make the neck flexible. It can run at 50 km per hour.

Rising from a lying position is a problem for such a large animal. So it usually keeps
standing even while it sleeps.

To reach water with such a long neck and legs, a giraffe spreads its front legs wide
apart. Then it lowers its neck to drink. This awkward position makes it easy for the
lion to attack it.

Q1: On the basis of your reading of the above passage fill in the blanks with suitable
words:

A giraffe is the (a)_______________ of all land animals. The height of a

(b)___________ giraffe can go up to 18 feet. The (c)________________ of a female
giraffe can be up to 15 feet. With this height it doesn’t have to
(d)____________________________________ with other animals for leaves. This
enables it to see its (e) from a long distance. It, however, creates problem in
reaching (f) _____________ in tanks.

Q2: Find words from the above passage that mean opposite to the following:

(a) dead

(b) detached

(c) stiff

(d) hind

(e) narrow
Answers:

1. (a) tallest

(b) Male

(c) height

(d) Compete

(e) Enemy

(f) Water

2. (a) living

(b) Attached

(c) Flexible

(d) Front

(e) Wide.
Short Unseen Passage for Class 6 English – Passage 5

There was a lion who was the king of the forest. He was big, fierce and strong. All
the other animals brought him gifts from every comer of the forest. They were really
afraid of him.

‘King must have ministers to help him’, the lion thought one day. And he sent for the
fox.

‘You are known to be very wise and clever. I want you to be my Home Minister.’
“Many many thanks for this honour, your majesty”, said the fox, bowing low.

Then he called a panther and said, “You are known to be very alert and swift-footed.
You will be my Defence Minister.”

“Thank you, Sir,” said the panther.

The next to be summoned was a crow.

“You can fly high and can see distant objects. So you’ll be my Foreign Minister.”

“I am grateful to you, my master,” said the crow. The three ministers swore to remain

loyal to the king. The lion, in return promised to feed and protect them.

1. On the basis of the reading of the above passage complete the following
sentences:

(a) The forest animals were afraid of the lion because_____________________

(b) The new idea that came to the lion’s mind was_____________________

(c) The lion appointed the fox his Home Minister because______________________

(d) The lion appointed the panther his Defence Minister

because________________________

(e) The lion appointed the crow his Foreign Minister

because_______________________ .

2. Find words from the above passage that mean the same as

(a) violent
(b) watchful

(c) very far

(d) faithful.

Answers:

1.

(a) he was big, fierce and strong

(b) to have ministers to help him

(c) of his cleverness

(d) of his alertness

(e) of his ability to fly high and see distant objects.

2.

(a) fierce

(b) alert

(c) distant

(d) loyal