9th Standard English Second Mid Term Test 2024 - Solved Paper
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=31) When Pongo caught the narrator with the oranges, he was very frightened
2) The narrator was in trouble because he took the oranges.
3) The voice in his head asked the narrator to eat the evidence
II. Choose the appropriate Antonym for the underlined words:
3×1=31) Clem Jones was ordered to open the box
2) The narrator of the story felt very sick for a week
3) Pongo carefully searched the narrator's pockets
III. Choose the correct phrase to complete sentence:
2×1=21) 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:
3×1=3(couldn't, may, could)
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=61) Who is Pongo?
Answer: Pongo is a policeman who works at the docks and is known for being very observant.
2) What was the narrator carrying in his pockets?
Answer: The narrator was carrying seventeen oranges, which he had stolen, in his pockets.
3) What is the cheapest means of transport?
Answer: The cheapest means of transport is the waterway, as it has low maintenance costs compared to roads and railways.
4) What are the two sources of water?
Answer: The two main sources of water are surface water (from rivers, lakes, and reservoirs) and groundwater (from wells and springs).
VI. Answer any one of the following paragraph:
1×5=51) Describe the confrontation between the narrator and Pongo.
Answer: The confrontation between the narrator and Pongo was tense and frightening for the narrator. After stealing seventeen oranges, the narrator was caught by Pongo, the policeman. Pongo knew the narrator was hiding something and calmly but firmly searched his pockets. He found the oranges and, instead of arresting him, decided to teach him a lesson. He made the narrator eat all seventeen oranges on the spot, including the peels and pips. This humiliating experience served as a powerful deterrent, and the narrator never stole again.
2) What are some measures that are used to prevent soil erosion?
Answer: Several measures are used to prevent soil erosion. Afforestation, the planting of trees, is a key method as tree roots bind the soil together. Terrace farming on hillsides creates step-like flat areas that slow down water flow and prevent soil from being washed away. Contour ploughing, which involves ploughing along the contours of the land, also helps reduce water runoff. Building check dams across gullies can trap soil and water. Additionally, practicing crop rotation and using cover crops helps maintain soil health and structure, making it less susceptible to erosion.
VII. Read the following stanzas and answer the questions given below:
8×1=8Stanza 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?
Answer: 'She' refers to the fly.
b) What was 'she' thinking of?
Answer: 'She' was thinking of her own brilliant eyes and her green and purple hue.
Stanza 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?
Answer: To reach the spider's parlour, one must go up a winding stair.
b) What will the fly get to see in the parlour?
Answer: The fly will get to see many curious things in the parlour.
Stanza 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.
Answer: The figure of speech is Apostrophe, as the spider is directly addressing the fly.
b) Pick out the rhyming words from the above lines.
Answer: The rhyming words are sing-wing and head-lead.
c) Pick out the alliterated words in the fourth line.
Answer: The alliterated words are 'dull' and 'diamond'.
d) Identify the rhyme scheme of the given lines.
Answer: The rhyme scheme is aabb.
VIII. Answer the following questions:
1×2=21) A stranger wants to visit the post office. Write the steps to guide him to reach his destination.
Answer: To reach the post office, please follow these steps:
- 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:
- 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.
Correct order of numbers: 3, 2, 4, 5, 1
X. Develop the following hints as a paragraph:
1×5=5Hints: Tom's friend - Becky - Stopped School - Tom dull - Aunt polly -tried - Pain Killer - gave peter - Aunt felt sorry - teary eyes.
Answer: When Tom's friend, Becky Thatcher, stopped coming to school, Tom became very dull and depressed. He lost all interest in his activities. Seeing his condition, Aunt Polly grew concerned and tried various remedies to cheer him up, but nothing worked. Finally, she decided to give him a painkiller. However, Tom gave the painkiller to the cat, Peter, who reacted wildly to it. When Aunt Polly discovered what Tom had done, she understood the cause of his sadness. She felt sorry for him and had teary eyes, realizing his deep affection for Becky.
XI. Punctuate the following and Rearrange:
3×1=31) Punctuate the following:
the adventures of tom sawyer is a novel about a young boy.
Answer: "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
Answer: Pongo looked everywhere for the oranges.
b) all/water/life/is/basis/the/of
Answer: Water is the basis of all life.
XII. Look at the following picture and express your views:
1×5=5
Answer: The picture vividly illustrates the constant threat of germs and viruses in our environment. It shows a person surrounded by microscopic enemies, reminding us of our vulnerability to diseases. This image highlights the critical importance of personal hygiene and public health measures. To protect ourselves, we must regularly wash our hands, maintain a clean living space, eat a balanced diet to boost our immunity, and follow health guidelines, such as wearing masks and social distancing during outbreaks. Health is our greatest wealth, and taking preventive measures is the wisest way to safeguard it.