9th English Second Mid Term Test 2024 - Solved Paper
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I. Choose the appropriate Synonym for the underlined words: (3x1=3)
1) When Pongo caught the narrator with the oranges, he was very frightened.
a) undaunted b) afraid c) Valiant d) brave
2) The narrator was in trouble because he took the oranges.
a) peace b) difficulty c) harmony d) comfort
3) The voice in his head asked the narrator to eat the evidence.
a) proof b) contradict c) disprove d) refuse
II. Choose the appropriate Antonym for the underlined words: (3x1=3)
1) Clem Jones was ordered to open the box.
a) prepared b) arranged c) forced d) requested
2) The narrator of the story felt very sick for a week.
a) healthy b) disordered c) feeble d) unhealthy
3) Pongo carefully searched the narrator's pockets.
a) attentively b) carelessly c) coutiously d) strictly
III. Choose the correct phrase to complete sentence: (2x1=2)
1) Children growing up in the city are often especially fond of time spent at the playground.
2) He gave up his seat to a pregnant woman.
IV. Complete sentence with one of the Modal verbs given below: (3x1=3)
1) When he was fourteen, he could run fast.
2) I couldn't go to the school, yesterday because I was ill.
3) You may wear a coat, it's quite warm.
V. Answer any three of the following in one or two sentences: (3x2=6)
1) Who is Pongo?
Pongo was a policeman at the docks who was known for his keen eye in catching people trying to smuggle things.
2) What was the narrator carrying in his pockets?
The narrator was carrying seventeen stolen oranges in his pockets.
3) What is the cheapest means of transport?
Walking is the cheapest means of transport.
4) What are the two sources of water?
Two primary sources of water are surface water (like rivers, lakes) and groundwater (like wells, aquifers).
VI. Answer any one of the following paragraph: (1x5=5)
1) Describe the confrontation between the narrator and pongo.
The confrontation between the narrator and Pongo was tense and fearful for the narrator. After stealing seventeen oranges, the narrator was caught by Pongo, the dock policeman. Pongo suspected the narrator was hiding something because his pockets were bulging and he was trying to leave quietly. He cornered the narrator and, despite the narrator's denial, Pongo was determined to search him. Trapped and terrified of being caught, a voice in the narrator's head urged him to eat the evidence. This led to the desperate act of stuffing all the oranges, including the peels and pips, into his mouth before Pongo could find them, leaving the policeman utterly bewildered.
2) What are some measures that are used to prevent soil erosion?
Soil erosion is the washing or blowing away of the top layer of soil. Several measures can be taken to prevent it. The most effective method is afforestation, which involves planting more trees, as their roots hold the soil firmly. On hilly terrains, terrace farming and contour ploughing are practiced. These methods slow down the flow of water, reducing its power to erode soil. Building bunds or embankments across farms and along riverbanks also helps to check water flow and prevent soil loss. Additionally, practicing crop rotation and using cover crops helps maintain soil health and structure, making it less susceptible to erosion by wind and water.
VII. Read the following stanzas and answer the questions given below: (8x1=8)
1) "With buzzy wings she hung aloft, then near and nearer drew, Thinking only of her brilliant eyes, and green and purple hue".
a) Who does 'she' refer to?
'She' refers to the fly.
b) What was 'she' thinking of?
'She' was thinking only of her own beautiful appearance, specifically her brilliant eyes and her green and purple colours.
2) "The way into my parlour is up a winding stair, And I've many curious things to show when you are there".
a) How to reach the spider's parlour?
One can reach the spider's parlour by going up a winding stair.
b) What will the fly get to see in the parlour?
The fly will get to see many curious things in the parlour.
3) "Then he came out to his door again, and merrily did sing", "Come hither, hither, pretty fly, with the pearl and silver wing; your robes are green and purple - there's a crest upon your head; your eyes are like the diamond bright, but mine are dull as lead!"
a) Identify the figure of speech in the second line.
Metaphor ("pearl and silver wing").
b) Pick out the rhyming words from the above lines.
sing - wing, head - lead.
c) Pick out the alliterated words in the fourth line.
diamond - dull.
d) Identify the rhyme scheme of the given lines.
aabb.
VIII. Answer the following questions: (1x2=2)
1) A stranger wants to visit the post office. Write the steps to guide him to reach his destination.
Here are the steps to guide the stranger:
- Start from your current position and go straight; you will reach the Main Road.
- Turn right and walk straight along the Main Road.
- You will pass a school on your left; thereafter, an ATM on your right. Continue walking straight.
- The Post Office will be on your left side, directly opposite the hotel.
IX. Rearrange the following sentences in the correct sequence: (5x1=5)
The correct sequence of the sentences is:
- Tom was dull and depressed.
- So Aunt Polly tried different types of remedies on him.
- Since all her methods failed finally she gave him a pain killer.
- But Tom gave that pain-killer to the cat peter.
- The painkiller triggered adverse reactions on peter.
X. Develop the following hints as a paragraph: (1x5=5)
Hints: Tom's friend - Becky - Stopped School - Tom dull - Aunt polly -tried - Pain Killer - gave péter - Aunt felt sorry - teary eyes.
Tom was very sad and dull because his friend, Becky Thatcher, had stopped coming to school. Seeing his depressed state, his Aunt Polly grew worried and tried various remedies on him, but nothing worked. Finally, she decided to give him a medicine called 'Pain Killer'. Tom disliked the medicine and, in a moment of mischief, gave it to the house cat, Peter. The cat went wild, jumping and creating chaos all around the room. When Aunt Polly found out what Tom had done, she understood his loneliness. She felt sorry for him and her eyes became teary with love and compassion for the boy.
XI. Punctuate the following: (3x1=3)
1) the adventures of tom sawyer is a novel about a young boy.
"The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" is a novel about a young boy.
Rearrange the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences.
a) oranges/looked/pongo/everywhere/the/for
Pongo looked everywhere for the oranges.
b) all/water/life/is/basis/the/of
Water is the basis of all life.
XII. Look at the following picture and express your views: (1x5=5)
(The picture shows a person suffering from extreme heat under a scorching sun. The plants around are wilting, and the ground appears dry.)
This picture tells us a story about staying safe from germs! We see a person wearing a mask and running very fast, almost like they're in a race. They're trying to get away from those spiky, green things with angry faces, which are like tiny germs or viruses that can make us sick. The picture reminds us that wearing a mask is a really good way to protect ourselves, and it's important to be quick and careful, just like the person running, to avoid those tricky germs and stay healthy.