Haryana Board (HBSE) Class 6 English Half Yearly Question Paper 2026 Answer Key
Instructions :
• All questions are compulsory.
• Questions 1 to 15 carry 1 mark each.
• Questions 16 to 21 carry 2 marks each.
• Questions 22 to 27 carry 3 marks each.
• Questions 28 to 30 carry 5 marks each.
1. Choose the sentence in which Capital letter is used correctly.
(A) Mr. saini introduced her to me.
(B) She is taking the place of Mr. bhatnagar.
(C) She will enjoy working with T. R. Bhatia.
(D) Mrs. goyal is our new librarian.
Answer – bhatnagar.
(C) She will enjoy working with T. R. Bhatia.
2. Read the sentence “Oh, oh! Some thief has dug into this house.”
Which emotion is represented by the words ‘Oh, oh!’ here?
(A) pain
(B) surprise
(C) anger
(D) happiness
Answer – (B) surprise
3. Fill in the blanks with correct form of tense :
…………. Anita and Sunita ………… to Delhi? (go)
(A) Is, going
(B) Have, going
(C) Are, going
(D) Am, going
Answer – (C) Are, going
4. Fox is shown to be the most cunning in stories. The underlined word is …………
(A) a noun
(B) a pronoun
(C) an article
(D) an adjective
Answer – (D) an adjective
5. He solved the mathematics problem ………….
(A) warmly
(B) funnily
(C) quickly
(D) beautifully
Answer – (C) quickly
6. The farmer came back and …………… that Buntee was sad.
(A) noticed
(B) was noticing
(C) had noticed
(D) none of the above
Answer – (A) noticed
7. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
The word ‘rescue’ means to …………..
(A) make fun of someone
(B) save someone
(C) ask someone for help
(D) none of the above
Answer – (B) save someone
8. State whether the following statement is true or false.
Fennel seeds is not useful for body pain according to Daadi’s letter. (True / False)
Answer – True
9. Mario’s grandfather challenged him to a bet of ……………….. (a fruit chaat / a chair / a fruit cake)
Answer – a fruit chaat
10. Fill in the blank with appropriate word.
It is not ………….. to be too proud of oneself. (wise / unwise)
Answer – wise
Read the comprehension and answer the questions 11 to 15 :
A volcano is a burning mountain with a great hole running deep into the earth. Out of it come smoke, gases and stones. The mouth of the opening is called the crater of the volcano.
Volcanoes are not always burning. Sometimes a volcano will remain quiet for centuries. And then it will suddenly become active. This is called volcanic eruption.
When the eruption takes place, great clouds of ashes, dust, gas and steam rise from the crater. Loud noises come from the crater. After sometime, white hot molten rock, called lava begins to flow down the mountain sides. This may go on for days or weeks. Then the volcano will ‘go to sleep’ again for many years. Most volcanoes are found near the seas.
On the basis of your reading of the above passage answer the following :
11. What comes out of a volcano?
(A) smoke
(B) gases
(C) stones
(D) all the above
Answer – (D) all the above
12. Lava refers to …………
Answer – white hot molten rock that flows down the sides of a volcano.
13. Most volcanoes are found …………
(A) in the plains
(B) in the deserts
(C) near the sea
(D) all the above
Answer – (C) near the sea
14. Find a word from the above passage that means opposite to ‘Active’.
Answer – Quiet
15. Find a word from the above passage that means similar to ‘Hundred’.
Answer – Century
16. Give one reason why the man and his wife were not able to fall asleep.
Answer – The man and his wife were not able to fall asleep because they heard strange noises outside and suspected that a thief was trying to break into their house.
17. Why did Gajaraj not eat his food?
Answer – Gajaraj did not eat his food because he was sad and missing his friend Buntee.
18. How was Mario able to find his real friends?
Answer – Mario found his real friends through the magic invisible chair by noticing who supported him instead of laughing at him.
19. What does ‘friends for life’ mean to you?
Answer – ‘Friends for life’ means having friends who are loyal, supportive and caring through all stages of life.
20. Which parts of the neem tree are used to make medicines?
Answer – Almost all parts of the neem tree, including its leaves, bark, flowers, fruits and roots, are used to make medicines.
21. Why we should know about the healing properties of spices?
Answer – Because they are easily available in our kitchen, not very costly, and can help us get relief from common health problems in a simple and natural way without causing harmful side effects.
22. How did the man and his wife get help from the kotwal?
Answer – The man and his wife played a clever trick. The husband asked his wife what she would call their would-be son if he were playing in the street. She said that she would call him “Rama” loudly again and again. The Kotwal, whose name was also Rama, heard her calling and quickly came to their rescue.
23. What was ‘unlikely’ about the friendship of Gajaraj and Buntee?
Answer – The friendship between Gajaraj and Buntee was unlikely because Gajaraj was a large elephant, while Buntee was a small stray dog. Despite their differences in size, species and background, they developed a strong bond of friendship, care and affection for each other.
24. Give one reason why we can say that this poem is a prayer. Why does the speaker ‘want to do more’ for her friend? (A Friend’s Prayer)
Answer – The poem is a prayer because it expresses heartfelt and selfless wishes for the happiness and well-being of friends. The speaker cares deeply for her friends and wants to actively support them and help make their wishes come true.
25. Mention some of the uses of the neem tree.
Answer – Neem tree has many uses. Its wood is used to make termite-resistant furniture. Neem leaves protect clothes and stored grains from insects. Its twigs are used for cleaning teeth, and almost all parts of the tree are used to make medicines. It also helps purify the air.
26. Where do you see birds? What do you see the birds doing?
Answer – We can see birds on trees, branches, rooftops, balconies, in parks and gardens, and near water bodies. They fly from one place to another, chirp and sing, build nests, search for food such as grains and worms, and sit on branches or wires to rest.
27. Read the following lines and answer the questions that follow :
Mr. Raven was perched upon a limb,
And Reynard the Fox looked up at him;
For the Raven held in his great big beak,
A morsel the Fox would go far to seek.
Questions :
(i) Who was Mr. Raven and where was he?
Answer – Mr. Raven was a bird crow. He was perched upon a limb of a tree.
(ii) What does a limb stand for?
Answer – A limb stands for a branch of a tree.
(iii) In the phrase ‘big beak’ the letter ‘b’ is repeated. Which figure of speech is it?
Answer – The figure of speech is ‘Alliteration’.
28. Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow :
Rama Natha went home, and after talking to his wife started cleaning his large fields, which had been lying empty all these years. There he planted rows and rows of banana plants. He tended them carefully and during the winter months collected the dew that formed on them with great care. His wife helped him too. Madhumati gathered the banana crop, took it to the market and got a good price for it.
Questions :
(i) Which of the following is not a reason for cleaning the large fields?
(A) He had to grow banana plants to collect dew drops.
(B) He wanted to plant banana plants.
(C) Rama was fond of farming.
(D) Both (A) and (B)
Answer – (C) Rama was fond of farming
(ii) Why did Rama Natha collect the dew drops with great care?
Answer – He collected the dew drops with great care because he believed they were a necessary ingredient to create a magic potion that could turn any object into gold.
(iii) How did Madhumati help Rama Natha?
Answer – Madhumati helped Rama Natha by gathering the banana crop, taking it to the market and selling it at a good price.
(iv) There he planted rows and rows of banana plants. What do you infer from this line?
Answer – This line shows that Rama Natha planted a large number of banana plants in his fields. It also shows that he worked hard and followed the sage’s instructions carefully.
(v) Which phrase would correctly substitute ‘tended’ in the given sentence from the extract. He tended them carefully.
(A) Looked into
(B) Looked after
(C) Looked for
(D) Looked back
Answer – (B) Looked after
29. Write a paragraph on “My Village”.
Answer –
My Village
My village is a beautiful and peaceful place. It is surrounded by green fields, trees and fresh air. The people of my village are simple, friendly and helpful. Most people are farmers and work hard in their fields. There is a school, a small market and a place of worship in my village. I love my village because it is clean, calm and close to nature.
OR
Describe who is your true friend and his qualities in 70-80 words.
Answer –
My True Friend
My best friend is Rahul. He is a kind, honest and helpful boy. We study in the same class and often sit together. He helps me with my studies whenever I find something difficult. We also play games together in our free time. He respects his teachers and is friendly with everyone. He always encourages me when I feel sad or worried. We share our joys and problems with each other. I am proud to have such a true and caring friend.
30. Write the benefits of ‘Haldi’ and ‘Methi’,
Answer – Haldi (Turmeric) helps reduce pain and swelling. It is useful in healing small wounds and helps keep our body healthy. It also supports good digestion.
Methi (Fenugreek) helps improve digestion and keeps the stomach healthy. It is also useful for maintaining healthy hair and skin. Both Haldi and Methi are easily available in our kitchen and are useful natural remedies.