9th English Second Mid Term Test 2024 - Full Solutions
Complete question paper with answers for the Second Mid Term Test - 2024, Standard IX, Theni District.
SECOND MID TERM TEST - 2024
Standard: IX
Subject: ENGLISH
Time: 1.30 hrs
Marks: 50
I. Choose the appropriate Synonym for the underlined words: (3×1=3)
1) When Pongo caught the narrator with the oranges, he was very frightened
Answer: b) afraid
2) The narrator was in trouble because he took the oranges.
Answer: b) difficulty
3) The voice in his head asked the narrator to eat the evidence
Answer: a) proof
II. Choose the appropriate Antonym for the underlined words: (3×1=3)
1) Clem Jones was ordered to open the box
Answer: d) requested
2) The narrator of the story felt very sick for a week
Answer: a) healthy
3) Pongo carefully searched the narrator's pockets
Answer: b) carelessly
III. Choose the correct phrase to complete sentence: (2×1=2)
1) Children growing up in the city are often especially ________ time spent at the playground.
Answer: a) fond of
2) He ________ his seat to a pregnant woman.
Answer: b) gave up
IV. Complete sentence with one of the Modal verbs given below: (couldn't, may, could) (3×1=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: (3×2=6)
1) Who is Pongo?
Pongo is the policeman who caught the narrator with seventeen stolen oranges in his pockets.
2) What was the narrator carrying in his pockets?
The narrator was carrying seventeen oranges in his pockets, which he had stolen from the docks.
3) What is the cheapest means of transport?
Water transport is the cheapest means of transport, especially for carrying heavy and bulky goods over long distances.
4) What are the two sources of water?
The two main sources of water are surface water (from rivers, lakes, ponds) and groundwater (from wells, springs).
VI. Answer any one of the following paragraph: (1×5=5)
1) Describe the confrontation between the narrator and pongo.
The confrontation between the narrator and Pongo was a tense moment. Pongo, the policeman, suspected the narrator of theft and stopped him. He carefully searched the narrator's pockets and found them bulging with seventeen stolen oranges. The narrator was frightened and in deep trouble, as Pongo had caught him red-handed with the evidence. This intense confrontation forced the narrator to make a desperate decision to eat all the oranges, pips and all, to destroy the proof of his theft before they reached the police station.
2) What are some measures that are used to prevent soil erosion?
Several measures are used to prevent soil erosion effectively. The most important method is afforestation, which is planting more trees, as their roots bind the soil firmly. On hilly slopes, terrace farming and contour ploughing are practiced to slow down the flow of water and prevent soil from being washed away. Constructing dams and check-dams across rivers helps control floods, which are a major cause of soil erosion. Additionally, practicing crop rotation and avoiding overgrazing by animals also help in conserving the topsoil.
VII. Read the following stanzas and answer the questions given below: (8×1=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 of her own brilliant eyes and her beautiful 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 spider's 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.
The line is "your eyes are like the diamond bright...". The figure of speech is a Simile.
b) Pick out the rhyming words from the above lines
sing - wing; head - lead
c) Pick out the alliterated words in the fourth line
The alliterated words are: diamond, dull.
d) Identify the rhyme scheme of the given lines.
The rhyme scheme is aabb.
VIII. Answer the following questions: (1×2=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 to the Post Office:
- 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: (5×1=5)
1) The painkiller triggered adverse reactions on peter.
2) So Aunt Polly tried different types of remedies on him.
3) Tom was dull and depressed.
4) Since all her methods failed finally she gave him a pain killer.
5) But Tom gave that pain-killer to the cat peter.
Correct Sequence: 3, 2, 4, 5, 1
X. Develop the following hints as a paragraph: (1×5=5)
Tom's friend - Becky - Stopped School - Tom dull - Aunt polly -tried - Pain Killer - gave peter - Aunt felt sorry - teary eyes.
Tom's Sorrow
Tom Sawyer was very unhappy because his friend, Becky Thatcher, had stopped coming to school. This made Tom feel dull and depressed, and he lost interest in everything. His Aunt Polly became worried about his condition and tried various remedies to cheer him up, but nothing worked. Finally, she decided to give him a medicine called 'Pain-Killer'. However, Tom cleverly gave the pain-killer to their cat, Peter. The cat went wild after consuming it, which made Aunt Polly realize her mistake. Seeing the cat's reaction, she understood Tom's sadness wasn't a physical illness. She felt very sorry for him, and her eyes became teary as she finally understood his true feelings of heartache.
XI. Punctuate the following: (3×1=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.
2) 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: (1×5=5)
This picture humorously depicts a serious reality: the constant battle our bodies fight against invisible enemies like germs, bacteria, and viruses. The scared person represents humanity, and the menacing microbes symbolize the threat of illness. This image is a powerful reminder of the importance of good hygiene, such as washing our hands regularly, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Eating nutritious food and exercising helps build a strong immune system, which is our primary defense. The picture effectively conveys that staying clean and healthy is our best shield in the daily war against sickness.