QUARTERLY EXAMINATION - 2024
Class 9 | English | With Complete Solutions
Question Paper & Solutions
I. Answer all the Questions.
Choose the appropriate synonyms for the options given below
1. I often tried to 'emulate' the mannerism of my favourite players.
- lead
- imitate
- dislike
- misunderstand
b) imitate
2. She was tired of 'pruning' rose bushes.
- strength
- trimming
- beauty
- popularity
b) trimming
3. We're 'rescued'. Come Sara!
- abandoned
- hurled
- saved
- killed
c) saved
Choose the appropriate antonyms for the underlined words from the options given below:
4. I wanted to 'pursue' cricket seriously.
- hand shake
- gloves
- stop
- greeting
c) stop
5. He 'remembered' his grandfather's iron cross.
- forgot
- recall
- review
- value
a) forgot
6. Oh! Jim I'm 'scared'.
- tried
- brave
- taught
- created
b) brave
7. Choose the correct homophones: I am going to .......... sweets.
- by
- buy
- mis
- ir
b) buy
8. Choose the correct prefix for 'understanding':
- un
- mis
- ir
- re
b) mis (misunderstanding)
9. Choose the correct suffix for 'announce':
- ment
- hood
- ship
- ness
a) ment (announcement)
10. Choose the appropriate preposition: I am coming .......... Chennai.
- At
- in
- on
- from
d) from
11. Choose the full form of won't:
- would not
- will not
- was not
- were not
b) will not
12. Complete the following sentence using appropriate prepositional phrase: .......... heavy rain the match was cancelled.
- due to
- Inspite of
- As
- But
a) due to
13. Fill in the blanks by choosing appropriate article: .......... apple a day keeps the doctor away.
- The
- a
- an
- so
c) an
14. Find out the Anagram for BELOW:
- OWLBE
- BELWO
- ELWOB
- ELBOW
d) ELBOW
PART II
II. Answer any three of the following in a sentence or two.
15. Who were Sachin's favourite players?
Sachin's favourite players were Sunil Gavaskar and the West Indian legend Viv Richards.
16. What was the old house built with?
The old house was built with solid blocks of granite, not bricks, and it had large rooms and a gracious look.
17. What did the visitor hide in the jackfruit tree?
The visitor, the narrator himself as a young boy, hid his grandfather's Iron Cross, a German decoration, in the hollow of the jackfruit tree.
18. How does Red Cross help the children?
The Red Cross helps children by rescuing them from disasters, providing immediate medical aid, food, shelter, and reuniting them with their families.
III. Read the following sets of poetic lines and answer any three of the following:
19. "He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow"
- Who does 'he' refer to?
- Identify the season mentioned in these lines.
- 'He' refers to the owner of the woods.
- The season mentioned is winter, indicated by the falling snow.
20. "The woods are lovely, dark and deep
But I have promise to keep"
- How are the woods?
- Who does 'I' refer to?
- The woods are lovely, dark, and deep.
- 'I' refers to the poet, Robert Frost.
21. "In the morning glad I see
My foe outstretched beneath the tree"
- How did the poet feel in the morning?
- Who is the 'foe' referred to here?
- The poet felt glad and triumphant in the morning.
- The 'foe' refers to the poet's enemy, who had eaten the poisoned apple from his tree.
22. "The root is to be pulled out
One of the anchoring earth;"
- Why should the root be pulled out?
- What does 'anchoring earth' mean?
- The root should be pulled out to kill the tree completely and ensure it does not grow back.
- 'Anchoring earth' means the earth that holds the tree's roots firmly in place, just like an anchor holds a ship.
IV. Answer any three of the following:
23. Write the gerund or infinitive form of the verbs in the blanks:
- I _____ (like) swim.
- I like _____ (swim).
- I like to swim. (Infinitive)
- I like swimming. (Gerund)
24. Rewrite the following sentence into comparative degree.
Gopika is the tallest girl in the class.
Gopika is taller than any other girl in the class.
25. Identify the dependent clause (sub-ordinate clause) and independent clause (main clause) in the following sentence: If you do good, your life will be blessed.
- Dependent Clause: If you do good
- Independent Clause: your life will be blessed
26. Punctuate the following sentence: oh sara shes fallen off the step ladder come quick somebody
"Oh, Sara! She's fallen off the step ladder. Come quick, somebody!"
27. Rearrange the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences:
- life / is / water / of / the / all / basis
- the iron cross / to the little girl / gave / the narrator
- Water is the basis of all life.
- The narrator gave the iron cross to the little girl.
V. Answer the following question:
28. A stranger wants to visit the post office. Write the steps to guide him to reach the destination.
Here are the steps to reach the Post Office from where you are:
- Walk straight along Beach Road.
- You will pass the Hospital on your left.
- Continue walking and you will pass the School, also on your left.
- The Post Office is just after the school, on your left side, directly opposite the Hotel.
PART III
VI. Answer any two of the following in a paragraph.
29. Narrate in your own words the hardships underwent by Sachin to become a great cricketer.
Sachin Tendulkar's journey to becoming a cricket legend was filled with immense hardship and dedication. As a young boy, he had to travel a long way from his home in Bandra to Shivaji Park for practice. The daily 40-minute journey was tiring, and he often had to carry his heavy cricket kit on crowded buses, which was embarrassing. He had only one set of cricket clothes, which he had to wash after every session to wear for the next one. His coach, Ramakant Achrekar, was a strict disciplinarian who made him practice relentlessly. Sometimes, after a long day, his father would have to give him money for a fruit juice to rejuvenate him. Despite the physical and mental exhaustion, Sachin's passion for cricket and his determination to follow his coach's rigorous schedule laid the foundation for his incredible career.
30. Write a paragraph describing the story "I Can't Climb Trees Anymore".
"I Can't Climb Trees Anymore" by Ruskin Bond is a nostalgic story about a man revisiting his old ancestral home. Now a middle-aged man, he stands outside the house, remembering his childhood days spent climbing the jackfruit tree. He meets a young girl who now lives in the house and they strike up a conversation. He tells her about the tree and a treasure he once hid in it. To his surprise, the girl climbs the tree and retrieves the treasure—an old, rusty Iron Cross that belonged to his grandfather. Seeing his childhood relic brings back a flood of memories. However, he gives the Cross to the girl, realizing that his youth is gone and the treasure now belongs to a new generation. The story beautifully captures the themes of nostalgia, the passage of time, and the bittersweet feeling of returning to a place that holds cherished memories.
31. Describe how the children were rescued by Red Cross.
In the aftermath of the devastating Gujarat earthquake, the Red Cross played a crucial role in rescuing children. A team of volunteers, including a doctor, found a young boy named Jasu under the debris of his collapsed home. He was trapped, scared, and injured. The team worked carefully to calm him down and safely pull him out. They immediately provided first aid for his injuries. Later, at the Red Cross relief camp, they rescued a young girl named Aastha who was wandering alone, crying for her mother. The volunteers comforted her, gave her food and medical attention, and began the process of tracing her parents. The Red Cross provided a safe haven with shelter, food, and care, demonstrating their commitment to saving lives and reuniting families in times of crisis.
32. Imagine yourself as the writer. Narrate the story of your visit to your ancestral house.
Standing before the old house on the outskirts of the town, a wave of memories washed over me. It was the house my grandparents had built, a place I hadn't seen in twenty-five years. The turnstile gate still made the same groaning sound, and the old jackfruit tree stood tall, a silent witness to my childhood adventures. I saw a young girl emerge from the house and felt a strange connection. I told her how I used to be able to climb that tree with ease. Recalling a long-forgotten secret, I mentioned a treasure I had hidden in a hollow branch years ago. With youthful agility, she scrambled up the tree and found it—my grandfather's Iron Cross from the First World War. Holding the rusty medal, I felt a ghost of my youth. I gave it to her, realizing that while I couldn't climb trees anymore, the memories and the spirit of youth lived on through her.
VII. Answer any two of the following.
33. How does Robert Frost describe his journey in the poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"?
In "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening," Robert Frost describes a quiet, introspective journey. The speaker is traveling on horseback through a forest on the "darkest evening of the year." He stops to watch the woods fill up with snow, a moment of peaceful solitude. The setting is serene yet lonely, with the only sounds being the harness bells of his horse and the gentle sweep of wind. The woods are described as "lovely, dark and deep," representing a temptation to rest and escape from worldly responsibilities. However, the speaker acknowledges he has "promises to keep" and "miles to go before I sleep." This signifies his journey is not just a physical one but also a metaphor for life's journey, with its obligations and duties that must be fulfilled before one can find ultimate rest.
34. Describe the effect of the poisonous fruit on the enemy.
In the poem "A Poison Tree" by William Blake, the effect of the poisonous fruit on the enemy is fatal. The speaker nurtures his anger like a plant, which eventually bears a bright, tempting apple. The enemy, seeing this shiny fruit, is lured by it. Under the cover of darkness, he steals into the speaker's garden and eats the apple. The poison, born of suppressed wrath, takes immediate effect. The next morning, the speaker finds his enemy lying dead beneath the tree. The fruit, a symbol of the speaker's festering anger, successfully and deceitfully destroys the foe, leaving the speaker feeling "glad" and triumphant over his fallen enemy.
35. Read the following stanza and answer the questions given below:
"He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake
The only other sound's the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake"
- Pick out the rhyming words from the above lines.
- Identify the rhyme scheme of the above stanza.
- What is the figure of speech used in the first line?
- The rhyming words are shake, mistake, and flake.
- The rhyme scheme is aaba.
- The figure of speech in the first line is Personification, as the horse is given the human-like ability to "ask" a question by shaking its bells. (Alliteration in "his harness" is also acceptable).
VIII. Answer any one of the following.
36. Paraphrase the following stanza:
It has grown
Slowly consuming the earth
Rising out of it, feeding
Upon its crust, absorbing
The tree has grown large over time. It achieved this growth by gradually drawing its nourishment from the earth. It emerged from the ground and sustained itself by feeding on the top layer of the soil, absorbing essential nutrients like water, sunlight, and air for many years.
37. Rearrange the following sentences in coherent order.
- He started a tea shop on the roadside two years ago.
- It destroyed many villages.
- Four years ago an earthquake struck the Himalayan region.
- Brij's village was also destroyed.
- Brij, the narrator, was seventeen years old.
The correct coherent order is:
- (c) Four years ago an earthquake struck the Himalayan region.
- (b) It destroyed many villages.
- (d) Brij's village was also destroyed.
- (a) He started a tea shop on the roadside two years ago.
- (e) Brij, the narrator, was seventeen years old.
38. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
Margie went into the school room. It was right next to her bed room and the mechanical teacher was on waiting for her. It was always on at the same time everyday except Saturday and Sunday because her mother said 'little girls learned better at regular hours'. The screen was lit up and it said "Today's arithmetic lesson is on the addition of proper fractions. Please insert yesterday's homework in the proper slot".
Questions:
- Where was the school room?
- Who was waiting for her?
- What was the school timing?
- Why did she learn at regular hours?
- What was the lesson on that day?
- The school room was right next to her bedroom.
- The mechanical teacher was waiting for her.
- The school timing was the same time every day, except for Saturday and Sunday.
- She learned at regular hours because her mother believed that little girls learned better that way.
- The lesson on that day was an arithmetic lesson on the addition of proper fractions.
IX. Answer any four of the following:
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40. Write a letter to your friend describing the joy of celebrating a festival in your village.
12, North Street,
Kovilpatti.
October 25, 2024.
My dear [Friend's Name],
I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I'm writing to you today bubbling with excitement about the Pongal festival we just celebrated in my village. I wish you could have been here to experience it with me!
The entire village was transformed into a vibrant hub of activity. Every house was decorated with colorful kolams and fresh mango leaves. The air was filled with the sweet aroma of sugarcane and freshly cooked Pongal. The highlight for me was the Jallikattu event on the third day. The energy of the crowd and the bravery of the young men were incredible to watch. We also had traditional folk dances like Karagattam and Oyilattam in the evenings, where everyone from kids to elders joined in.
It was a joyous celebration of our culture, bringing the whole community together. Sharing food, laughter, and traditions with everyone was a truly heartwarming experience. You must come and join us next year!
Waiting eagerly for your reply.
Your loving friend,
[Your Name]
41. Prepare a notice on behalf of your school inviting the grandparents of the students to celebrate 'World Elders Day' in your school auditorium on the 7th of next month.
GREEN VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL, CHENNAI
NOTICE
Date: [Today's Date]
CELEBRATION OF WORLD ELDERS' DAY
This is to inform all students that our school is organizing a special event to celebrate 'World Elders' Day' to honor the pillars of our families, our beloved grandparents.
All students are requested to invite their grandparents for this special occasion. Let's make this day a memorable one for them.
The details are as follows:
- Date: 7th [Next Month's Name], 2024
- Time: 10:00 AM
- Venue: School Auditorium
[Your Name]
School Pupil Leader
42. Look at the following picture and express your views on it in a paragraph of five sentences.
This picture beautifully captures a serene night in a rustic village setting. A group of people is gathered around a warm, crackling bonfire, seeking comfort from the cold night. The simple huts with thatched roofs in the background evoke a sense of traditional and humble living. The warm glow of the fire illuminates their faces, suggesting a moment of shared stories and community bonding. It is a powerful image of simple joys and human connection, far from the hustle and bustle of city life.
43. Make notes or write a summary of the following passage.
Moral courage is of the mind, while physical courage is of the body; but mind and body are so closely connected that I think it is impossible to separate the one sort of courage from the other. In many instances of human daring, the moral courage combined with physical to a resolute endurance of physical sufferings becomes added to a consciousness of duty. But with physical courage in a human being implies at the least; the moral courage implies much more. This moral courage is the courage which braces us always to do our duty. This is the noblest form of courage and yet it is the courage most commonly required. It is the courage which everyday, almost every hour, demands of us all.
- Courage: Two Types
- Physical - of the body.
- Moral - of the mind.
- Interconnection
- Mind & body closely linked.
- Impossible to separate moral & physical courage.
- Human daring = moral + physical courage.
- Moral Courage
- Implies more than physical courage.
- Helps us do our duty.
- Noblest & most common form.
- Required daily & hourly.
Title: The Essence of Courage
The passage explains the two types of courage: physical, which comes from the body, and moral, which comes from the mind. Although distinct, they are deeply interconnected, as moral courage often strengthens one's endurance against physical suffering. While physical courage is basic, moral courage is far more significant. It is the noblest form of courage that motivates us to consistently do our duty. This essential type of courage is not just for heroic moments but is required from all of us in our everyday lives.
44. Identify the errors in the following sentences and rewrite them correctly.
- We have been living in Chennai since eight years.
- Abdul has taken at his father.
- Vimal generally goes to his workplace on bus.
- This building is tall than any other building.
- He is tallest of all boys.
- We have been living in Chennai for eight years.
- Abdul has taken after his father.
- Vimal generally goes to his workplace by bus.
- This building is taller than any other building.
- He is the tallest of all boys.
45. Quote from memory poem.
Whose woods .......... it queer.
Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.
My little horse must think it queer
PART IV
46. Write a paragraph developing the following hints (150 words).
a) Old couple - dog - dug - treasure - neighbour borrowed - killed dog - pine tree - mortar - rice - gold - neighbour - rice foul smelling - burnt ashes - sprinkled - withered leaves - blossom - prince - gifted neighbour - thrashed.
Once, there lived an honest old couple who had a pet dog. One day, the dog started digging in the garden, and to their surprise, it unearthed a pot full of treasure. Their greedy neighbour heard about this and borrowed the dog, hoping for a similar fortune. When the dog dug up only dirt, the wicked neighbour killed it in a fit of rage. Heartbroken, the old man planted a pine tree over the dog's grave. The tree grew miraculously fast. He made a mortar from its wood, and when he used it to pound rice, the rice turned into gold. The envious neighbour borrowed the mortar, but for him, the rice turned into a foul-smelling mess. Furious, he burnt the mortar. The old man took the ashes and sprinkled them on withered cherry trees, which miraculously burst into blossom. A passing prince saw this and rewarded the old couple generously. When the neighbour tried to imitate this, the ashes blew into the prince's eyes, who then had the wicked man thrashed for his cruelty.
b) Margie-eleven years old - school-house teacher - machine - computer-big screen - paper - slot - test papers home works - calculates marks - test after test - geography - mother - called county inspector - repair - hope - put it together - hated - schools.
Margie was an eleven-year-old girl living in the future, where school was a room in her own house. Her teacher was a machine, a computer with a big screen that taught her lessons and gave her homework. Instead of paper, she had to type her answers and insert her test papers into a slot on the machine. The mechanical teacher would calculate her marks instantly. Margie was doing poorly in geography, getting test after test with worse results. Her mother, concerned, called the County Inspector to check the machine. The Inspector, a round little man, came and repaired the geography sector, which had been geared too quickly. Margie had hoped he would take the teacher away for a while, as she hated her school. She found the repetitive, lonely experience of learning from a machine isolating and wished for the old-time schools where children learned and played together.
47. Read the following paragraph and answer the questions given below.
a) Butterflies are found in gardens. They look very beautiful with all the colours of rainbow. There are about 50,000 different kinds of butterflies. They fly from flower to flower to suck nectar. The feelers help the butterfly to find its wasp (way). The tube mouth helps it to suck nectar and the tiny holes on the sides of its body help it to breathe. In the life cycle of the butterfly there are four stages-egg, larva, pupa and adult.
Questions:
- What are found in gardens?
- How many different kinds of butterflies are there?
- Why do they fly from flower to flower?
- Name the stages in the life cycle of the butterfly.
- Butterflies are found in gardens.
- There are about 50,000 different kinds of butterflies.
- They fly from flower to flower to suck nectar.
- The four stages in the life cycle of the butterfly are egg, larva, pupa, and adult.
b) POWER OF GOD
Sometimes I tremble like a storm swept flower
And seek to hole my tortured soul from thee
Bowing my head in humility
Before the silent thunder of the power
As from the spectre of pursuing death
Windways will sweep me into utter night
Questions:
- How does man tremble?
- What does man do then?
- How does man show respect to God?
- What is the title of the poem?
- Man trembles like a flower swept by a storm.
- He seeks to hide his tortured soul.
- Man shows respect to God by bowing his head in humility.
- The title of the poem is "POWER OF GOD".