Class 9 English Mid Term Test 2024
Question Paper
CLASS: 9 | ENGLISH
PART - I
Answer all the questions. (7x1=7)
Choose the appropriate synonyms for the underlined words.
1. I often tried to emulate the mannerisms of my favorite players.
- To match
- Dislike
- Lead
2. Practice hard and see what magic can transpire.
- Hide
- Revealed
- Conceal
Choose the appropriate Antonyms for the italicized words.
3. The old house was demolished.
- Big
- Clean
- New
4. The beggar was insulted for being insane.
- Foolish
- Wise
- Poverty
5. Add a suffix to the word 'happy'.
- or
- ly
- iam
6. Write the correct Anagram for the word 'elbow'.
7. We have been living in Chennai ______ 8 years. (For / Since)
PART - II
Answer any Two of the following questions in a sentence or two. (2x2=4)
8. What did Achrekar advise Sachin?
9. What routine did Sachin follow in washing his clothes?
10. What is the 'Intense 15 minutes' mentioned?
Read the following sets of poetic lines and answer any one of the following. (2x2=4)
11.
The woods are lovely, dark and deep
But I have promises to keep
a) How are the Woods?
b) Whom does 'I' refer to?
12.
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.
a) Whom does he refer to?
b) Identify the season in these lines.
Answer any one of the following: (1x2=2)
13. Rearrange the words in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.
a) Wounds / heals / time / all
b) Louder / actions / speaks / than / words.
14. Punctuate the following sentence.
ram said lakshman is sleeping
PART - III
Answer any One of the following in a paragraph: (1x5=5)
15. Achrekar was a sincere coach. Substantiate.
16. Narrate in your own words the hardships underwent by Sachin to become a great cricketer.
Answer any One of the following (1x5=5)
17. Write a paragraph on "Stopping by woods on a snowy evening".
(OR)
18. 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
a) Pick out the rhyming words from the given stanza.
b) Give the rhyme scheme for the given stanza.
c) Identify the figure of speech employed in the first line.
d) Pick out the alliterating words in the first line.
Answer any Two of the following: (2x5=10)
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20. Write a letter to your friend describing the joy of celebrating festivals in a village.
21. Look at the picture of a butterfly and express your views on it in about five sentences.
22. Quote from Memory: (1x5=5)
He gives his.....
....
.... dark and deep
PART - IV
Answer any One of the following. (1x8=8)
23. Write a paragraph of about 150 words by developing the following hints.
Old couple - village honest - work in their fields - the neighbouring house - covetous - Stingy old couple borrowed - whatever they wanted - killed the dog - that night the dog appeared - thanking old man - chop the pine tree - mortar - he ground his rice - turned his rich treasure - wicked burnt mortar - dream sprinkle on cherry trees - bloom - price happy - gifted - wicked were trashed.
(OR)
24. Read the following paragraph and answer the questions given below.
Tejaswini Sawant is an Indian Shooter from the Maharashtran City of Kolhapur. Her father Ravinder Sawant was an officer in the Indian Navy. Tejaswini represented India in 2004 at the 9th South Asian Sports Federation Games. She represented India in the 2006 Common Wealth Games, Air Rifle singles, and Women's 10m Air Rifle pairs. In 2009, in the 50m Rifle 3 positions, she won a bronze and in 50m Rifle prone game held in Germany. In the 2016 Commonwealth Games, she won one bronze and two silver medals in the Women's 50 m Rifle prime pairs, the women's 50m Rifle prone singles, and the women's 50m Rifle 3 positions respectively. Tejaswini was the first Indian Shooter to win a gold medal at the World Championship in 50m Rifle prone Game.
Questions:
a) Who is Tejaswini Sawant?
b) What did she represent?
c) Mention her Achievements in the 2016 Common Wealth Games.
d) Where did her father work?
Solutions & Answer Key
PART - I
PART - II
8. What did Achrekar advise Sachin?
Answer: Achrekar Sir advised Sachin to change his school to Shardashram Vidyamandir, where he was the cricket coach. This was because the school gave due importance to the game of cricket, and it would allow Sachin to focus more on his training.9. What routine did Sachin follow in washing his clothes?
Answer: Sachin had only one set of cricket clothes. His routine was to wash them as soon as he returned from the morning session. He would then wear them again for the evening session, as they would have dried in the afternoon sun.10. What is the 'Intense 15 minutes' mentioned?
Answer: The 'Intense 15 minutes' refers to a special practice session at the end of the day. Coach Achrekar would place a one-rupee coin on top of the stumps, and if Sachin could survive the entire session without getting out, he would win the coin. This drill taught him to concentrate and bat under pressure even when he was completely exhausted.11. (Poetry)
a) How are the Woods?
Answer: The woods are lovely, dark, and deep.b) Whom does 'I' refer to?
Answer: 'I' refers to the speaker of the poem, who is likely the poet, Robert Frost.13. (Rearrange Sentence)
a) Wounds / heals / time / all
Answer: Time heals all wounds.b) Louder / actions / speaks / than / words.
Answer: Actions speak louder than words.14. (Punctuate)
ram said lakshman is sleeping
Answer: Ram said, "Lakshman is sleeping."PART - III
15. Achrekar was a sincere coach. Substantiate.
Answer: Ramakant Achrekar was an incredibly sincere and dedicated coach who shaped Sachin Tendulkar's career. His sincerity is evident in his strict discipline and his insistence on regular practice, never allowing Sachin to miss a session. He was a great visionary, as he advised Sachin to move to a new school to focus on cricket. Achrekar was not just a coach but also a mentor; he would personally drive Sachin on his scooter to practice sessions and matches. His unique motivational technique, like the one-rupee coin challenge, was designed to build concentration and resilience in his students. His commitment went beyond the cricket field, showing a genuine concern for Sachin's overall development, thus proving his sincerity.18. Stanza Analysis
a) Pick out the rhyming words from the given stanza.
Answer: shake, mistake, flake.b) Give the rhyme scheme for the given stanza.
Answer: The rhyme scheme is aaba.c) Identify the figure of speech employed in the first line.
Answer: Personification. The horse is given the human ability to 'ask' a question.d) Pick out the alliterating words in the first line.
Answer: The alliterating words are He, his, harness.19. Advertisement
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20. Letter to a friend
12, Gandhi Street,
Chennai,
October 25, 2024.
Dear Priya,
I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to you today to share my wonderful experience of celebrating Pongal in my native village last week. The joy of celebrating festivals in a village is something truly special and cannot be matched by city celebrations.
The entire village was decorated with colourful kolams and mango leaves. There was a sense of community and togetherness everywhere. We all gathered in the morning to cook sweet Pongal in a new earthen pot, and the air was filled with the delicious aroma and the cheerful cries of "Pongalo Pongal!". Later in the day, traditional games like Uri-adi and Jallikattu were organised, and it was so much fun to watch. The bond and warmth shared among the people here is the real essence of the festival.
I wish you could have been here with me. I have taken many pictures to show you. Hope to see you soon.
With love,
Anu
21. Picture Composition (Butterfly)
Answer:- The butterfly in the picture is a beautiful creature with intricately patterned wings.
- It symbolizes transformation and hope, as it changes from a simple caterpillar into a magnificent winged insect.
- Butterflies represent freedom and the beauty of nature, flitting gracefully from one flower to another.
- They play a crucial role in the ecosystem as pollinators, helping plants to reproduce.
- Observing a butterfly can be a moment of peace and a reminder of the delicate wonders of the natural world.
22. Quote from Memory
Answer: The lines are from Robert Frost's poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening".He gives his harness bells a shake(Note: The required quote spans two stanzas)
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound’s the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.
The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
PART - IV
23. Story Writing
Answer:The Dog and the Cherry Trees
In a small village lived an honest old couple who loved their dog dearly. They worked hard in their fields every day. Their neighbours, however, were a covetous and stingy old couple who were jealous of their happiness. One day, the honest couple's dog led them to a spot in the garden where they dug and found a chest full of treasure. The wicked neighbours heard of this and borrowed the dog, hoping it would find treasure for them too. When the dog led them to a spot with nothing but filth, they killed the poor animal in a rage.
Heartbroken, the good old man buried his dog under a pine tree. That night, the dog appeared in his dream, thanking him and telling him to chop down the pine tree and make a mortar from it. The old man did so, and when he ground his rice in the mortar, it turned into a pile of gold. The wicked couple borrowed the mortar, but their rice turned to dirt. In anger, they burnt the mortar. Again, the dog appeared in the old man's dream, telling him to sprinkle the ashes on withered cherry trees. He did, and the trees burst into beautiful bloom. The wicked couple tried the same, but the ashes blew into the eyes of the prince, who had them punished. The kind old couple was gifted handsomely and lived happily, while the wicked were trashed for their cruelty.
24. Reading Comprehension
a) Who is Tejaswini Sawant?
Answer: Tejaswini Sawant is an Indian Shooter from the Maharashtran city of Kolhapur.b) What did she represent?
Answer: She represented India in several international shooting events, including the South Asian Sports Federation Games, the Commonwealth Games, and the World Championship.c) Mention her Achievements in the 2016 Common Wealth Games.
Answer: According to the passage, in the 2016 Commonwealth Games, she won one bronze and two silver medals in various 50m Rifle events. (Note: There were no Commonwealth Games in 2016; this is likely a typo in the question paper for 2010, 2014 or 2018. The answer is based strictly on the provided text).d) Where did her father work?
Answer: Her father, Ravinder Sawant, was an officer in the Indian Navy.