Class 6 English: Reading Comprehension

Read the passage and answer: 'The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. It gives us light and warmth. Without the sun, there would be no life on Earth. Plants use sunlight to make their food through a process called photosynthesis.' What does the sun give us?

According to the passage, where does the sun rise?

Plants use sunlight to make food through ________.

What would happen without the sun?

Read the passage: 'Water is life. It covers about 71% of Earth's surface. We use water for drinking, cooking, farming and cleaning. We must save water to protect our future.' Why must we save water?

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?

We use water for drinking, cooking, ________ and cleaning.

What is the main idea of the second passage?

List any two uses of water mentioned in the passage.

Which word from the passage means the same as 'agriculture'?

Write a title for the second passage in your own words.