Standard 9 - ENGLISH
Common Second Mid Term Test - 2024
Virudhunagar District
Time: 1.30 Hrs. | Marks: 50
I. Answer all the questions. (8×1=8)
Choose the appropriate synonyms for the italicized word:
1) Clem looked at Pongo furiously.
2) Tears were trickling down her cheeks.
Choose the appropriate antonyms for the italicized word:
3) By for the cheapest form of internal transport in a country is by boats.
4) Oranges; I was fond of them.
5) Choose the correct Phrases to complete the sentence:
We can always _________ the attic and onto the roof.
6) Choose the correct Idiom for the words that underlined:
She is in deep waters.
7) Choose suitable modal verb for the following sentences:
Do you _________ anything else.
8) Use the given verb in suitable tense for:
I _________ this teashop two years ago. (start)
II. Answer ANY THREE of the following questions: (3×2=6)
9) Why did the Policeman suspect the narrator?
10) How did the narrator feel after eating seventeen oranges?
11) What is the imaginary elixir of life?
12) How does water help in the formation of fertile lands?
III. Read the following sets of poetic lines and answer the following: (1×5=5)
13) Said the cunning spider to the fly, "Dear friend what can I do,
To prove the warm affection I've always felt for you;
I have within my pantry, good store of all that's nice;
I'm sure: you're very welcome - will you please to take a slice?
a) Identify the rhyme scheme of the given lines.
b) Pick out the rhyming words.
c) Identify the figure of speech.
d) Pick out the alliterated words.
IV. Answer ANY TWO of the following: (2×2=4)
14) Guide the stranger to the school. Give instructions:
Assuming the stranger is at the Bus Stop:
- Go straight along the Main Road.
- You will pass the Raja Store on your left.
- The school is located immediately next to the Raja Store, on your left side.
15) Punctuate the following sentence: tom what on earth ails that cat
16) Change into Indirect speech: She said, "What are you looking at?"
17) Fill in the blanks with verbs in the present continuous:
a) You are listening (listen) to the music.
b) I am swimming (swim) in the pool.
V. Answer ANY TWO of the following: (2×5=10)
18) Water exists in all plant and animal forms - Explain.
19) Narrate the clever strategy followed by Clem Jones to deceive Pongo.
20) How does the poet bring about the comparison of life with the river? Explain it with reference to the poem.
- Childhood: The river begins as a sparkling, dancing stream, moving quickly over pebbles. This is similar to a playful, energetic, and innocent child.
- Youth: As it grows, the river becomes a "brawling river," loud, fast, and impetuous. This reflects the passionate, ambitious, and sometimes reckless nature of a young adult.
- Adulthood: In the middle of its course, the river becomes deep, broad, and calm, a "brimming river." This stage represents a mature adult who is in their prime—wise, steady, and purposeful.
- Eternity: Finally, the river merges silently into the vast, endless sea. This symbolizes the end of human life, where the soul merges with eternity, marking a peaceful conclusion to its long journey.
VI. Answer ANY TWO of the following: (2×5=10)
21) Make a poster for Dengue awareness.
FIGHT DENGUE! PROTECT YOUR FAMILY
Stop Mosquitoes, Stop Dengue!
Symptoms to Watch For:
- Sudden High Fever
- Severe Headache & Eye Pain
- Joint and Muscle Pain
- Rashes on Skin
Prevention is the Best Cure:
- DO: Keep your surroundings clean. Cover all water containers. Use mosquito nets and repellents.
- DON'T: Allow water to stagnate in coolers, pots, or tyres. Ignore fever.
Consult a doctor immediately if you have symptoms!
Issued in Public Interest by the Ministry of Health
22) Look at the picture and express your views on it in about five sentences:
Here is a picture of ladies wearing masks. They are holding little cards. They look like they are doing something important together. Even with masks, you can see they are all different. It shows them being strong and together.
23) Make notes or write a summary of the following passages:
Ours is an age of science. Almost every thing we use in our daily lives is a gift of science. Scientific inventions have made our life easy and comfortable. Science has brought a marvellous change in the lifestyle of human beings. The great wonder of science is electricity. It is a from of energy. The fans and air conditioners have made us feel comfortable during summer. They have considerably reduced heat. Electricity has helped to live a colourful, chaming and comfortable life. We cannot imagine our lives without electricity.
Option 1: Note-Making
Title: The Role of Science and Electricity
- Age of Science
- 1.1. Daily use items - gifts of science
- 1.2. Life made easy & comfortable
- 1.3. Lifestyle changed marvellously
- Electricity: A Scientific Wonder
- 2.1. A form of energy
- 2.2. Provides comfort (fans, ACs)
- 2.3. Helps live a colourful & comfortable life
- 2.4. Life unimaginable without it
Option 2: Summary
Title: Science and Electricity in Modern Life
We live in an age dominated by science, where our daily lives are filled with inventions that provide ease and comfort. Science has revolutionized the human lifestyle. Among its greatest wonders is electricity, a form of energy that has made life comfortable, especially during summer, with appliances like fans and air conditioners. Electricity enables a vibrant and convenient life, so much so that modern life is unimaginable without it.
VII. Answer the following questions in about 80-100 words: (1×5=5)
24) Describe the different types of remedies tried by Aunt Polly on Tom.