COMMON QUARTERLY EXAM-2024
Standard - IX | ENGLISH | Solved Paper
I. Answer all the questions:-
Choose the appropriate Synonyms for the underlined words:-
- He muttered to himself.
- murmured
- shouted
- munched
- stammered
- It was an opportunity that transformed Sachin's life.
- added
- removed
- changed
- delighted
- She rose up with irritation.
- happy
- irregular
- sorrow
- annoyance
Choose the appropriate Antonyms for the underlined words:-
- Don't waste your time playing insane games.
- foolish
- lovely
- wise
- silly
- Amy is looking scared.
- bold
- daunted
- terrified
- panic
- She was silent for a while.
- calm
- quiet
- noisy
- dumb
- Form a derivative by adding the right prefix to the word __like.
- mis_
- in_
- im_
- dis_
- Form a derivative by adding the right suffix to the word sudden__.
- _ly
- _er
- _est
- _ty
- Choose the appropriate preposition from the given option.
Vimal generally goes to his workplace ___ bus.- On
- by
- in
- with
- Complete the sentence using appropriate prepositional phrase.
___ rains, we went out.- In spite of
- Due to
- Because of
- In spite on
- Write the Anagram of the following word. RIPPLE
- Write the full form of the word Can't.
- Can It
- Can not
- Could not
- Can
- Write the gerund / infinitive form of verb in the blanks.
They learned how ___ (survive) in space without gravity.- surviving
- survived
- to survive
- had survived
- Choose the correct homophone.
They ___ (no/know) how to speak Spanish.
- What did Achrekar inform Ajit?
- Who is the owner of the house now?
- What was the old house built with?
- Who came to rescue the children?
Read the following sets of poetic lines and answer any three of the following:-
- "My little horse must think it 'queer'
To stop without a farmhouse near"- Who is the speaker?
- Why should the horse think it queer?
- "I was angry with my friend
I told my wrath; my wrath did end."- Whom does 'I' refer to?
- How did the anger of the poet come to an end?
- "It takes much time to kill a tree,
Not a simple jab of the knife will do it."- Can a 'simple jab of the knife' kill a tree?
- Why does it take much time to kill a tree?
- "The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep"- How are the woods?
- Whom does 'I' refer to?
- Rewrite the following sentence into superlative degree.
Very few girls in the class are as tall as Ramya. - Identify the dependent clauses or phrases in the following sentences and underline them.
- I enjoy painting during my holidays.
- Texting on his phone, the man swerved into a ditch.
- Punctuate the following sentence.
but we must find her i shouted. - Fill in the blank with Gerund or infinitive.
- I am glad ___ (meet) you.
- He loves ___ (paint).
- Rearrange the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences.
- found / book / a / today / real / tommy
- these / tremors / parts / in / are / common
- Answer the following question:
A Stranger wants to visit the Pranav Hospital. Help him/her to reach his destination.
Answer any two of the following in a paragraph:-
- Narrate in your own words the hardships underwent by Sachin to become a great cricketer?
- Explain the Narrator's visit to his old house in your own words?
- Elaborate the rescue operation undertaken by Mr. Peter.
- "Achrekar was a sincere coach" - substantiate.
Answer any two of the following in utmost ten lines:-
- How does Robert Frost describe the beauty of woods?
- How does the poet bring out the pain of the tree?
- 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.
- Write the rhyme scheme of the given stanza.
- Identify the figure of speech in the second line.
- Pick out the alliterating words in the third line.
- Paraphrase the following stanza.
"I was angry with my friend
I told my wrath, my wrath did end
I was angry with my foe
I told it not, my wrath did grow."
- Rearrange the following sentences in coherent order:-
- Their dog helped them to find a treasure.
- It did not find them any treasure.
- The honest couple's neighbours were envious and they borrowed the dog.
- There lived an honest old couple.
- The wicked couple seized the dog and killed it.
- Read the following passage and answer the questions given below:
It was four years ago, in the month of October, one night the earth quaked. Yes, tremors are common in these parts. These snows may seem eternal, the Himalayas may look solid, but the truth is, deep down they are unstable. We, who live here, are accustomed to tremors. But what happened that night was more than that. It was a terrible earthquake. Its effects were felt as far away as Delhi and Lucknow.
- When did the earthquake strike?
- What is the truth about the Himalayas?
- How was that disaster different?
- How far was the effect of the earthquake felt?
- Describe the attitude of the people towards these tremors.
- Prepare an advertisement using the hints given below:-
Mobile Galaxy - smart phones - accessories - SIM cards - recharge - free power banks on mobile purchase - M/S Chandrasekar, No: Arul Complex, Thanjavur. - Write a letter to your friend, describing the joy of celebrating festivals in a village.
- The adventure Club of your school is organising an expedition to Kolli hills. Design an attractive poster for the same, giving relevant details.
- Look at the following picture and express your views on it in about five sentences.
[A picture showing a railway track stretching into the distance through a landscape of trees with autumn leaves on the ground.]
- Make notes or write a summary of the following passage.
Preserving nature is man's prime responsibility. The earth does not belong to us to use and abuse. It belongs to our children. As man became civilised, he lost his attachment with nature. In his quest for development man cleared pristine forests and polluted the environment. The magnitude of destruction increased in proportion to the magnitude of his greed. As man drifted away from nature, his problems increased and his heart became hard and cold. The many calamities, misfortunes and the problems of our time are but the manifestation of greed. This is why we have injured people, animals and the environment. If we want to set things right we must reconnect with nature.
- Identify the errors in the following sentences and rewrite them correctly.
- His father is a MLA
- I am absent yesterday.
- His son-in-law have come home.
- Roja love her father.
- I live in United States.
- Quote from memory: (5 Marks)
From: "Whose woods..." To: "....queer". - Write a paragraph of about 150 words by developing the following hints:- (Answer one, 8 Marks)
- Honest man and his wife - pet dog - found a treasure - covetous old couple - borrowed the dog - found nothing - killed the dog - dreams - mortar out of pine-tree - more richness - neighbours - borrowed the mortar - only filth - burnt the mortar - dream - collected the ashes - withered plants came to life - prince gave rewards - envious neighbour - collected the ashes - nothing happened - prince's retainers - beat him - honest couple - shared their riches.
- (or)
- Tommy - Margie - school of the past - book - printed - present - millions of books - screen - Margie hated - special study room - computer teacher - read on screen - boring - olden day school - human teacher - children learn together - play together - longed for - those types of school
- Read the following paragraph and answer the questions given below:
- Hockey is the national game of India. The Indian hockey team had won six consecutive olympics. But its present condition is dismal, because Hockey is not being given much importance. Still the banner of hockey is held aloft, thanks to the two great players Dhyan Chand and Dhanraj Pillai.
Questions:-- Which is the national game of India.
- State the condition of the game in the past?
- What is the condition of the game now?
- Who are the two great Indian Players mentioned in the passage?
- [or]
- Read the poetic lines and answer the questions:
"The athletes had come from all over the country
To run for the gold, for the silver and bronze.
Many weeks and months of training
All coming down to these games.
The blocks were all lined up for those who would use them
The hundred-yard dash was the race to run.
There were nine resolved athletes in back of the starting line.
Poised for the sound of the gun."
Questions:- From where did the athletes come?
- How long had they undergone training?
- How many athletes were there at the starting line?
- What were they waiting for?
- Hockey is the national game of India. The Indian hockey team had won six consecutive olympics. But its present condition is dismal, because Hockey is not being given much importance. Still the banner of hockey is held aloft, thanks to the two great players Dhyan Chand and Dhanraj Pillai.
- a) The speaker is the poet, Robert Frost, who is the traveller in the poem.
- b) The horse would think it queer (strange) because they have stopped in the dark woods, far from any farmhouse or human dwelling, without any apparent reason.
- a) 'I' refers to the poet, William Blake.
- b) The poet's anger came to an end because he expressed it to his friend.
- a) No, a 'simple jab of the knife' cannot kill a tree.
- b) It takes much time to kill a tree because its roots are anchored deep within the earth, providing it with life and strength. It needs to be completely uprooted to be killed.
- a) The woods are lovely, dark, and deep.
- b) 'I' refers to the poet/traveller.
- a) I enjoy painting during my holidays. (Prepositional Phrase)
- b) Texting on his phone, the man swerved into a ditch. (Participial Phrase)
- a) I am glad to meet you. (Infinitive)
- b) He loves painting. (Gerund)
- a) Tommy found a real book today.
- b) These tremors are common in these parts.
Sachin Tendulkar faced numerous hardships to become a world-class cricketer. His daily schedule was exhausting. He would practice in the mornings and evenings at Shivaji Park. The journey from his home in Bandra was long, and he often had to carry his heavy cricket kit on crowded buses. Sometimes, he didn't have a seat and had to stand all the way. On days his clothes were dirty from the morning session, he felt embarrassed on the bus. His coach, Achrekar sir, was a strict disciplinarian who would often punish him for missing practice, once even making him run laps. Despite the physical and mental strain, Sachin's passion for cricket and the support of his family and coach helped him overcome these challenges.
In his poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening," Robert Frost paints a serene and enchanting picture of the woods. He describes them as "lovely, dark and deep." The word "lovely" suggests their beauty and appeal, which tempt the speaker to stay. "Dark and deep" creates a sense of mystery, solitude, and immensity. The scene is quiet, with the only sounds being the "sweep of easy wind and downy flake." This silent snowfall adds to the tranquility and peacefulness of the winter landscape, making the woods a place of quiet contemplation, far from the obligations of the world.
- a) Rhyming words: shake - mistake, sweep - flake.
- b) Rhyme scheme: aaba
- c) Figure of speech: Personification. The horse's harness bells are given the human ability to "ask" a question.
- d) Alliterating words: sound's - sweep.
The poet explains two different kinds of anger. When he was angry with his friend, he talked about it, and his anger disappeared. However, when he was angry with his enemy, he kept his anger hidden. He did not talk about it, and so his suppressed anger began to grow, much like a plant that is secretly watered and nurtured.
The correct order of sentences is: iv, i, iii, ii, v
- (iv) There lived an honest old couple.
- (i) Their dog helped them to find a treasure.
- (iii) The honest couple's neighbours were envious and they borrowed the dog.
- (ii) It did not find them any treasure.
- (v) The wicked couple seized the dog and killed it.
- i) The earthquake struck one night in the month of October, four years ago.
- ii) The truth about the Himalayas is that while they may look solid, they are unstable deep down.
- iii) That disaster was different because it was a "terrible earthquake," not just a common tremor.
- iv) The effect of the earthquake was felt as far away as Delhi and Lucknow.
- v) The people who live there are accustomed to tremors.
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Dear Priya,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to share the wonderful experience I had during my visit to my grandparents' village for the Pongal festival last week. It was truly magical!
The entire village was decorated with colourful kolams and sugarcane. The air was filled with the festive spirit and the sweet smell of pongal being cooked in earthen pots. The best part was the Jallikattu event, which was thrilling to watch. In the evenings, there were folk dances like Karagattam and Oyilattam. It was so different and more joyful than the quiet celebrations we have in the city.
I really missed you and wished you were there with me. We must plan a trip together to my village for the next festival. You would love it!
Convey my regards to your parents.
Your loving friend,
Anitha.
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The Adventure Club of [Your School Name] presents
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Contact the undersigned to register before 10th November.
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- This picture shows a long, straight railway track disappearing into the horizon.
- The tracks are surrounded by trees, suggesting the setting is a forest or a rural area.
- Dry, brown leaves are scattered all over the ground, indicating that it is the autumn season.
- The perspective of the photo makes the parallel tracks seem to converge in the distance.
- The overall scene evokes a feeling of peace, solitude, and the journey of life.
(Option 1: Note-Making)
Title: Man's Disconnect from Nature
- Man's Responsibility
- 1.1 Prime duty: Preserve nature.
- 1.2 Earth belongs to future gen.
- Civilization's Impact
- 2.1 Lost attach. with nature.
- 2.2 Quest for dev. -> destruction.
- 2.2.1 Cleared forests.
- 2.2.2 Polluted env.
- Consequences of Greed
- 3.1 Problems increased.
- 3.2 Heart became hard & cold.
- 3.3 Manifestation: calamities, misfortunes.
- The Solution
- 4.1 To set things right, must reconnect.
- 4.2 Reconnect with nature.
(Option 2: Summary)
Man's Disconnect from Nature
Man's primary responsibility is to preserve nature for future generations. However, as civilization progressed, man lost his connection with the environment. Driven by greed in the name of development, he destroyed forests and polluted his surroundings. This detachment from nature has led to numerous problems, calamities, and a hardening of the human heart. To solve these issues and restore balance, it is essential for humanity to reconnect with nature.
| Incorrect Sentence | Corrected Sentence |
|---|---|
| i) His father is a MLA | His father is an MLA. |
| ii) I am absent yesterday. | I was absent yesterday. |
| iii) His son-in-law have come home. | His son-in-law has come home. |
| iv) Roja love her father. | Roja loves her father. |
| v) I live in United States. | I live in the United States. |
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
(a) The Story of the Honest and Envious Couples
An honest old man and his wife had a pet dog which they loved dearly. One day, the dog led them to a spot in the garden where they dug and found a treasure of gold coins. Their envious and covetous neighbours heard about this and borrowed the dog, hoping it would find treasure for them too. When the dog found nothing, they killed it in a rage. In a dream, the dog's spirit told the honest man to make a mortar from the pine tree under which it was buried. When he did, the mortar magically produced more riches. The greedy neighbours borrowed the mortar, but it only produced filth for them. Furious, they burnt it. The dog's spirit appeared again, telling the man to sprinkle the ashes on withered trees. When he did, the trees bloomed beautifully. The prince, seeing this, rewarded him greatly. The envious neighbour tried the same, but the ashes only blew into the prince’s eyes. The prince's retainers beat him severely, and the wicked couple learned a harsh lesson, while the honest couple shared their riches and lived happily.
(or)
(b) Margie and the Schools of the Past
In the future, a young girl named Margie learns about schools of the past from her friend Tommy, who finds a real printed book. In her time, education is delivered through a mechanical teacher on a large screen in a special study room at home. Margie hates her school because the mechanical teacher is impersonal, gives her test after test, and the lessons are boring. The discovery of the old book fascinates her. She learns that in the past, schools were in special buildings where a human teacher taught millions of children of the same age. The students learned the same things together, played together in the schoolyard, and could help each other with homework. Margie longed for these old-fashioned schools, imagining the fun and camaraderie the children must have experienced. She felt that learning together with friends and being taught by a person would have been much more enjoyable than her lonely, automated education.
(a) Hockey Passage Answers
- a) Hockey is the national game of India.
- b) In the past, the Indian hockey team was very successful, having won six consecutive Olympic gold medals.
- c) The present condition of the game is dismal as it is not being given much importance.
- d) The two great Indian players mentioned are Dhyan Chand and Dhanraj Pillai.
(b) Poetry Lines Answers
- a) The athletes had come from all over the country.
- b) They had undergone many weeks and months of training.
- c) There were nine athletes at the starting line.
- d) They were waiting for the sound of the gun to start the race.
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