Class 9 English Second Mid Term Test 2024 - Chennai | Fully Solved Question Paper
Solutions
PART-I
Answer all the questions. (10x1=10)
Choose the appropriate synonyms for the underlined words.
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1. You've stolen these oranges and concealed them in your pockets.
(c) Hidden
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2. ...most fertile and densely populated areas to be found teeming with life and vegetation.
(b) Filled
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3. Clem looked at pongo furiously.
(d) Angrily
Choose the appropriate Antonyms for the underlined words.
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4. Pongo carefully searched the narrator's pockets.
(a) Carelessly
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5. By far the cheapest form of internal transport in a country is by boats and barges through canals.
(d) Costliest
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6. Pongo left the cabin and locked the door behind him.
(a) Ahead
7. Choose the appropriate Modal Verb for the given sentence.
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When she was eighteen, She ______ run fast.
(b) could
8. Choose the correct form of the present tense from the option.
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A good student always ______ hard.
(a) works
9. Choose the suitable meaning for the Idiom found in the sentence.
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My uncle is an arm chair expert.
(c) best advisor without practical knowledge
10. Complete the following sentence using appropriate Prepositional Phrase.
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______ fire, break the glass to escape.
(c) In case of
PART - II SECTION - I
Answer any three of the following.
11. What are some measures that are used to prevent Soil Erosion?
Some measures to prevent soil erosion are:
- Terracing of land.
- Construction of bunds to check the flow of water.
- Contour cultivation.
- Planting of appropriate types of vegetation (afforestation).
12. Why did the narrator call Clem Jones a careful planner?
The narrator called Clem Jones a careful planner because Clem had planned meticulously to get the narrator's boat. He made the narrator drunk and then made him sign a document transferring the boat's ownership to him, all while having two witnesses ready to testify.
13. What did Pongo consider a evidence against the narrator?
Pongo considered the narrator's knowledge about the stolen oranges as evidence against him. The narrator correctly identified them as Seville oranges just by their smell, which made Pongo suspicious that he must have been involved in stealing them.
14. How does Soil erosion happen and What are its main causes?
Soil erosion happens when the top layer of soil is washed or blown away. The main causes are the action of wind and water. This is often aggravated by human activities like deforestation, improper farming techniques, and overgrazing. Heavy rainfall, steep slopes, and the absence of vegetation cover are major contributing factors.
PART - II SECTION - II
Read the following poetic lines and answer the question given below.
15. "The way into my parlour is up a winding stair,
And I've many curious things to show when you are there".
a) How can the fly reach the spider's parlour?
The fly 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.
16. "Sweet creature" said the spider 'you're witty and you're wise.
How handsome are your gauzy wings, how brilliant are your eyes".
a) List the words used by the spider to describe the fly?
The words used are: sweet, witty, wise, handsome (gauzy wings), and brilliant (eyes).
b) Why does the spider say that the fly is witty?
The spider says the fly is witty as a form of flattery to trick the fly into its web. It is not a genuine compliment but a part of its cunning plan.
c) Pick out the rhyming words used in the following lines?
The rhyming words are 'wise' and 'eyes'.
PART - II SECTION - III
Answer any two of the following.
17. Punctuate the following sentence.
i can smell them said the other policeman
"I can smell them," said the other policeman.
18. Rearrange the words to form a meaningful sentence.
life / the / is / basis / water / all / of
Water is the basis of all life.
19. A stranger wants to visit the Hospital. Guide him to reach his destination.
Here are the directions from your current position ("You are here"):
- Go straight ahead on the Main Road.
- You will pass the SBI ATM on your right.
- Continue walking a short distance.
- The Hospital will be on your left.
PART - III SECTION - I
Answer any two of the following in a paragraph. (2x5=10)
20. Describe the confrontation between the Narrator and Pongo?
The confrontation between the narrator and Pongo was tense and filled with suspicion. After the narrator locked his cabin door, Pongo, the policeman, became suspicious. He confronted the narrator, accusing him of stealing the oranges that had been loaded onto the boat. Pongo's suspicion grew stronger when the narrator, trying to appear knowledgeable, correctly identified the oranges as "Seville" just by their smell. This unintentional display of expertise was seen by Pongo as conclusive evidence of the narrator's guilt. The narrator vehemently denied the accusation, but Pongo was convinced and searched him and his cabin, solidifying the conflict between them.
21. How does C.V. Raman show that water is the real Elixir of Life?
Sir C.V. Raman, in his essay "Water: The Elixir of Life," illustrates that water is the true life-giving nectar. He contrasts the barren, sandy desert with the vibrant, fertile plains of the Nile valley, attributing the difference solely to the presence of water. He beautifully describes how water adds beauty to the landscape, from trickling streams to village ponds that quench the thirst of cattle. He emphasizes its critical role in agriculture, making life and civilization possible. Furthermore, he points out the immense potential of water in generating hydroelectric power, which can boost a country's economy. Thus, Raman concludes that this common substance, water, is the most potent and wonderful thing on earth, the true elixir of life.
22. What happens if we fall a prey to flattery? Give instances from the poem 'The Spider and the Fly'.
If we fall prey to flattery, we can be led into dangerous traps, lose our sense of judgment, and ultimately face destruction. The poem "The Spider and the Fly" perfectly illustrates this. The cunning Spider uses flattery as its primary weapon to lure the innocent Fly. Initially, the Fly is cautious and refuses the Spider's invitations. However, the Spider then starts praising the Fly's "gauzy wings," "brilliant eyes," "pearly" body, and its wisdom. The Fly, captivated by these false compliments, lets its guard down. Its vanity overpowers its reason. This leads the Fly to return to the Spider's web, where it is ultimately trapped and killed. The poem serves as a powerful warning that we should not listen to idle, silly, flattering words, as they often hide malicious intent.
PART - III SECTION - II
Answer any one of the following. (1x5=5)
23. a) Rearrange the following sentence in coherent order.
The correct order is:
- ii) One day Tom was in the act of dosing the crack.
- v) Peter came along purring, eyeing the teaspoon greedily and begging for a taste.
- i) Peter was agreeable.
- iii) Tom opened his mouth and poured down the painkiller.
- iv) Peter sprang the couple of yard in the air, and delivered a war whoop.
23. b) Read the passage and Answer the question given:
Becky Thatcher his friend had stopped coming to school. This disturbed Tom. He became unhappy. The charm of his life was gone, There was nothing but boredom left. He put his hoops away and his bat. There was no joy in them anymore and so his aunt polly was concerened. She was infatuated with patent medicines and all new methods of producing health or mending it. She was an incurable experimenter in these things.
a) Who is Tom's Friend?
Tom's friend is Becky Thatcher.
b) Why did he became unhappy?
He became unhappy because his friend, Becky Thatcher, had stopped coming to school.
c) Who was his aunt?
His aunt was Aunt Polly.
d) Why was she concerned?
She was concerned because Tom was unhappy, and she noticed that the joy and charm had gone from his life.
e) With what she was infatuated?
She was infatuated with patent medicines and all new methods of producing or mending health.
PART - III SECTION - III
Answer any two of the following. (2x5=10)
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25. You are Aadhar while you were away on a holiday. Your house was burgled. Write a letter to your friend telling him/her about it.
12, Park Street,
Chennai - 600028.
15th October 2024.
Dear Ravi,
Hope this letter finds you well. I'm writing to you with some shocking news. We returned from our holiday in Kodaikanal last night to find our house had been burgled.
The whole trip was so refreshing, and we were all in high spirits. But when we reached home, we saw the main door lock was broken. The entire house was ransacked. They took my mother's jewellery, my new laptop, and some cash we had kept in the cupboard. It was a complete mess.
We immediately called the police, and they have started their investigation. We are all safe, but the incident has left us quite shaken. It feels so violating to know that strangers have been through our personal belongings. I just wanted to let you know. I'll call you in a day or two to talk more.
Your loving friend,
Aadhar
26. Write an Article for your school Magazine describing your experience about the unexpected turn of events in your life in 100 words.
A Twist of Fate
By: [Your Name], Class IX
Life is often a journey of predictable routines, but sometimes, it throws a curveball that changes everything. I experienced such an unexpected turn last month during the inter-school science fair. I had spent weeks perfecting my "Smart Irrigation System" model. On the day of the event, just as I was about to present, the main water pump in my model short-circuited. Panic set in. Thinking on my feet, I quickly reconfigured the circuit using a spare battery and a manual switch. My improvised presentation, explaining both the original design and the on-the-spot troubleshooting, impressed the judges more than the flawless models. I won first prize, not for perfection, but for resilience. It taught me that our true strength is revealed not when things go right, but when they go unexpectedly wrong.
27. Look at the picture and Express your views in about five sentences.
- The picture depicts a vibrant and well-stocked library or bookstore filled with children.
- Three young childern are deeply engrossed in reading, suggesting a love for books and learning.
- The shelves are packed with countless books, indicating a rich and diverse collection available to the readers.
- The atmosphere seems quiet and focused, perfect for immersing oneself in the world of stories and knowledge.
- This image highlights the importance of fostering a reading habit in children from a young age.