FIRST TERM EXAMINATION FOR PRACTICE
TIME : 3 HOURS STD. IX Sub. ENGLISH (THIRD LANGUAGE ) MARKS – 100
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Section –A : Language Study 16 Marks
Q.1 (A) 1. Copy the following words. 2 Marks
Footsteps, ancient, crinkly, certain, advice, feather, legend, agree
2. Copy the following sentences correctly. 2 Marks
(i) The king will not hang me.
(ii) She said, “Where did you find it?”
(iii) What a beautiful scene it is!
(iv) “Well , it’s sold out, so you’ll have to stand.”
3. Write the words in alphabetical order. 2 Marks
(i) writer, great, over, call
(ii) luck, like, listen, last
4. Punctuate the following 2 Marks
(i) youve chosen a good time to come he replied
(ii) are you sure you still had it on when you left the hall he asked
5. Make four words each ( minimum 3 letters) using the letters in the given word.2Marks
Companies
6. Spot the error and write the correct sentence. 2 Marks
(i) You is a stranger.
(ii) He am very glad.
(iii) I has heard amazing stories.
(iv) Margie were disappointed.7. Write related words. 3 Marks
(i) (ii)
(iii)
Adj.
Adj. Adj.
Adj.WriteAdv. Adv.
Adv. Adv.family
Verb/
Noun
Verb/
Noun
Verb/
Noun
Verb/
Noun
Friend
(i) I left the house because ..................................
(ii) I didn’t know what............................................Section B – Reading Skill , Vocabulary and Grammar
Q. 2. (A) Read the following passage and complete the activities. ( 10 Marks )
A 1. Read the passage and complete the following sentences.(i) The teas we buy are usually classified according to ......................................
(ii) When the plants are matured , ............................................................
(iii) These buds and leaves are called ........................................
(iv) Each of these regions is famous for ......................................................
When the plants mature, only the top 1-2 inches of the plant are picked. These buds and leaves
are called flushes. A new flush appears on the plant every seven to ten days during the peak growing
season. Left to grow on its own, the tea plant may actually grow into a small tree. But in all tea
gardens, the plants are pruned and kept at a height of about three feet (waist high) to enable easy
plucking of the leaves.
The teas we buy are usually classified according to their leaf size. Accordingly we have (1) Assam
type of tea, characterised by the largest leaves; (2) China type, characterised by the smallest leaves;
and (3) Cambod, characterised by leaves of intermediate size.
We have three very distinct and different tea growing regions in India. Each of these regions is
famous for the special type of tea it produces, which are unique in taste, aroma, strength and
flavour. The three regions are : Darjeeling in North-Eastern India, 19 Assam in far North-East India
and Nilgiris in South India.
Most people agree that tea is a refreshing drink. It contains no carbohydrates, fat, or proteins.
What gives tea its special and distinctive flavour is theanine as well as caffeine, which give the drink
its stimulating quality.A 2. Describe
2 Marks
Describe how tea is a refreshing drink.
(i) Mark Twain’s real name was ................................................
(ii) Mark Twain was famous for.................................................
(iii) Mark Twain was a great defender of ...................................
(iv) Mark Twain was a popular ................................................
Mark Twain was the pen name of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, a popular American writer. He
was famous for his humorous stories, novels and other writings. His ready wit shone through
everyday conversations. Many anecdotes related to Mark Twain are told and enjoyed even today.
It should be noted that he was a great defender of human values like liberty, equality and
fraternity. He opposed wars and imperialism and supported the cause of labourers and of the black
people in his country, America. Given below are some anecdotes from his life and some quotations
from his speeches and writings.B 2. Complete the following diagram about Mark Twain. 2 Marks
Mark TwainOpposed supported cause ofB 3. Describing words 2 MarksFind the describing words for the following from the passage.
(i) ...................... stories
(ii) .....................defender
(iii) .....................people
(iv).......................valuesB 4. Frame Yes – No type questions. 2 Marks(i) He was a great defender.
(ii) Mark Twain supported the cause of labourers.B 5. What do we learn about Mark Twain from the passage? 2 Marks
Section : C – Poetry
Q.3. (A) Read the extract of the poem and do the following activities. 5 Marks
A.1. Match the following 2 Marks
Guidelines.
(1) Walk a little slower
(2) ‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers –
(3) Please Listen !
(6) Name the figure of speech used in the poem (Any one) 1 Mark
(7) Special features in 5 to 6 lines (Type of the poem , Imagery, Implied meaning if any) 2 Marks
(8)Why do you like or dislike the poem? 1 Mark
1) Edison was a famous................... a) doctor b) scientist c) engineer
2) Edison’s mother was a ................ a) teacher b) scientist c) doctor
3) Edison stopped going to .............. a) school b) hospital c) college
4) Edison read a book that contained ...................
a) experiments b) puzzles c) games
Thomas Alva Edison was a famous scientist. He could invent a number of interesting things even
when he was a boy. He could not go to school until he was eight, because his family was moving
from one town to another. In Mr. Engle’s school, he could not learn anything, because his teacher
made his students learn things by heart. When Edison couldn’t do well in his school, his teacher told
Edison’s mother that the boy couldn’t learn. Edison’s mother was angry. She was a teacher herself.
She could teach her son. So, Edison stopped going to school. His mother taught him at home. Edison
could learn things from her.
When he was 9 years old, he read a book about science containing some experiments. Edison
could conduct all the experiments. One day, he asked his mother how chicks were born. When his
mother told him that the mother hen sat on eggs to make them hatch, Edison sat on the eggs to see
if he could make them hatch. Because of his inquisitive nature he could become a great scientist.
(i) Edison sat on eggs.
(Find out subject in the sentence)
(ii) Edison sat on eggs to see if he could make them hatch.
( Underline the infinitive from the sentence)A 5. Personal response 2 Marks
‘ Science plays an important role in our daily life’. Give your opinion.
Q. 4(B) Write a brief summary of the following extract focussing on Karmaveer Bhaurao’s 5 Marks
life and carrer. Suggest a suitable title.Bhaurao Paigonda Patil was born at Kumbhoj in Kolhapur District on 22nd September, 1887. He
was popularly known as ‘Karmaveer’. The title ‘Karmaveer’ was given to Bhaurao Patil by the people
of Maharashtra. It was a spontaneous tribute to the yeoman service rendered by him. He was
affectionately called ‘Anna’.
‘Karmaveer’ means the hero in action. Anna belonged to the galaxy of the great workers like
Mahatma Phule, Maharshi Shinde, Dr. Ambedkar and Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj. His services were
recognised by all sections of society. The University of Poona conferred on him the honorary degree
of D. Litt. and the Government of India awarded him the much coveted ‘Padmabhushan’, in 1959.
The activities of Karmaveer were manifold. He was a member of the ‘Satya Shodhak Samaj.’ He
rebelled against useless customs and traditions. He worked for the uplift of the down – trodden.
His social activities are worthy of special mention. He supported the movement of women’s
education. He had a lion’s share in the freedom struggle in Satara District. But the most important of
all his services was his contribution to the field of education.Section E : Skill Development
Q. 5. Letter writingWrite a letter to your friend inviting him to attend your birthday party at your home.
Use the points given below: Day , date and time of the celebration. Participants- relatives and friends Celebration – balloons , cake , sweets and snacks New dress and gifts Dinner for everyone Parents happy Enjoyment(B) Dialogue writing
(a)Prepare a dialogue between John and Sahil from the jumbled sentences given in the box.1 Mark
(b) Complete the following dialogue.Santosh: What is your hobby?
Suresh: ..........................
Do you like it?
Santosh: ..........................(c) Develop the conversation between Ram and Rohan about the celebration of Ganesh 3 Marks
Festival.Ram : Hi , Good morning, Rohan.
Rohan : Hi , Good morning.
Ram : Have you enjoyed the Ganesh festival?
Rohan : ..................................................
:Yes I like reading.
: Why do you like reading?
: Do you like reading?
: Because it gives me pleasure. It is a very good hobby.
(B) Expand the theme
5 Marks
1 Mark
2 Marks
Importance of
Reading BooksIt improves our
Communication skills Reading- a good habit
Helps to develop
personality
Entertainment We know the history, culture
Gives us
pleasure
Variety of books
Knowledge,
information Sets – incredibly realistic Costumes – wonderful Characters and dialogue delivery – a marvellous performance Audience – gave enthusiastic comments Newspapers – flashed nice reviews
(C) Translate the following sentences into English. 2 Marks(i) कठोर पररशम ही यशाची गरु ककलऱी आहे.(ii) वाचन ही एक चाागऱी सवय आह
TIME : 3 HOURS STD. IX Sub. ENGLISH (THIRD LANGUAGE ) MARKS – 100
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Section –A : Language Study 16 Marks
Q.1 (A) 1. Copy the following words. 2 Marks
Footsteps, ancient, crinkly, certain, advice, feather, legend, agree
2. Copy the following sentences correctly. 2 Marks
(i) The king will not hang me.
(ii) She said, “Where did you find it?”
(iii) What a beautiful scene it is!
(iv) “Well , it’s sold out, so you’ll have to stand.”
3. Write the words in alphabetical order. 2 Marks
(i) writer, great, over, call
(ii) luck, like, listen, last
4. Punctuate the following 2 Marks
(i) youve chosen a good time to come he replied
(ii) are you sure you still had it on when you left the hall he asked
5. Make four words each ( minimum 3 letters) using the letters in the given word.2Marks
Companies
6. Spot the error and write the correct sentence. 2 Marks
(i) You is a stranger.
(ii) He am very glad.
(iii) I has heard amazing stories.
(iv) Margie were disappointed.7. Write related words. 3 Marks
(i) (ii)
(iii)
Adj.
Adj. Adj.
Adj.WriteAdv. Adv.
Adv. Adv.family
Verb/
Noun
Verb/
Noun
Verb/
Noun
Verb/
Noun
Friend
| 8. Word chain | 1 Mark |
| Complete the following word chain. |
| Eg. Goal | luck | kind | dare | east |
| Gift | ....... | ....... | ........ | ...... |
| (B) Do as directed. | 4 Marks | |||
| (1) Make meaningful sentences by using given phrases. | 1 Mark |
| (i) To look for (ii) To look at (2) Add a prefix or suffix and use the new word in your own sentence. | 2 Marks |
| (i) attract (ii) happy (3) Make the sentence bigger by adding clause. | 1 Mark |
(i) I left the house because ..................................
(ii) I didn’t know what............................................Section B – Reading Skill , Vocabulary and Grammar
Q. 2. (A) Read the following passage and complete the activities. ( 10 Marks )
A 1. Read the passage and complete the following sentences.(i) The teas we buy are usually classified according to ......................................
(ii) When the plants are matured , ............................................................
(iii) These buds and leaves are called ........................................
(iv) Each of these regions is famous for ......................................................
When the plants mature, only the top 1-2 inches of the plant are picked. These buds and leaves
are called flushes. A new flush appears on the plant every seven to ten days during the peak growing
season. Left to grow on its own, the tea plant may actually grow into a small tree. But in all tea
gardens, the plants are pruned and kept at a height of about three feet (waist high) to enable easy
plucking of the leaves.
The teas we buy are usually classified according to their leaf size. Accordingly we have (1) Assam
type of tea, characterised by the largest leaves; (2) China type, characterised by the smallest leaves;
and (3) Cambod, characterised by leaves of intermediate size.
We have three very distinct and different tea growing regions in India. Each of these regions is
famous for the special type of tea it produces, which are unique in taste, aroma, strength and
flavour. The three regions are : Darjeeling in North-Eastern India, 19 Assam in far North-East India
and Nilgiris in South India.
Most people agree that tea is a refreshing drink. It contains no carbohydrates, fat, or proteins.
What gives tea its special and distinctive flavour is theanine as well as caffeine, which give the drink
its stimulating quality.A 2. Describe
2 Marks
Describe how tea is a refreshing drink.
| A 3. Find out antonyms for the following from the passage. | 2 Marks |
| (i) old | |
| (ii) difficult | |
| (iii) sale | |
| (iv) ordinary |
| A 4. Do as directed. | 2 Marks |
| (i) A new flush appears on the plant every seven to ten days. ( Frame Wh-question to get the underlined part as an answer ) (ii) Each of these regions is famous for the special type of tea it produces. ( Underline the adjectives )A 5. Write any four names of the famous tea brands. | 2 Marks |
| (B) Read the following passage and complete the activities. | 10 Marks |
| B 1. Read the passage and provide information for the following: | 2 Marks |
(i) Mark Twain’s real name was ................................................
(ii) Mark Twain was famous for.................................................
(iii) Mark Twain was a great defender of ...................................
(iv) Mark Twain was a popular ................................................
Mark Twain was the pen name of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, a popular American writer. He
was famous for his humorous stories, novels and other writings. His ready wit shone through
everyday conversations. Many anecdotes related to Mark Twain are told and enjoyed even today.
It should be noted that he was a great defender of human values like liberty, equality and
fraternity. He opposed wars and imperialism and supported the cause of labourers and of the black
people in his country, America. Given below are some anecdotes from his life and some quotations
from his speeches and writings.B 2. Complete the following diagram about Mark Twain. 2 Marks
Mark TwainOpposed supported cause ofB 3. Describing words 2 MarksFind the describing words for the following from the passage.
(i) ...................... stories
(ii) .....................defender
(iii) .....................people
(iv).......................valuesB 4. Frame Yes – No type questions. 2 Marks(i) He was a great defender.
(ii) Mark Twain supported the cause of labourers.B 5. What do we learn about Mark Twain from the passage? 2 Marks
Section : C – Poetry
Q.3. (A) Read the extract of the poem and do the following activities. 5 Marks
A.1. Match the following 2 Marks
| ‘A’ | ‘B’ |
| (1) fierce | (a) toast |
| (2) dry | (b) drill |
| (3) noisy | (c) tiger |
| (4) warm | (d) desert |
| Fast as a spaceship, slow as a snail, Big as a dinosaur, small as a nail, Fierce as a tiger, gentle as a lamb. Sour as a lemon, sweet as jam. Dry as the desert, wet as the sea. Square as a house, round as a pea. Cool as a cave, warm as toast, Noisy as a road drill, quiet as a ghost.A.2. What qualities does the poet use to compare for the following things: | 2 Marks |
| (i) a spaceship and a snail | (ii) a dinosaur and a nail |
| A.3. Write two pairs of rhyming words from the given extract | 1 Mark |
| (B) Poem for Appreciation Write the appreciation of any one poem from the given below poems with the help of | 10 Marks |
Guidelines.
(1) Walk a little slower
(2) ‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers –
(3) Please Listen !
| Guidelines of the poem : (1) Title of the poem | 1 Mark |
| (2)Name of The poet /poetess of the poem | 1 Mark |
| (3) Rhyme scheme of the poem | 1 Mark |
| (4) Your favourite lines of the poem (Any 2) | 1 Mark |
| (5) Central Idea / Theme of the poem (At least 2 to 3 lines) | 2 Marks |
(6) Name the figure of speech used in the poem (Any one) 1 Mark
(7) Special features in 5 to 6 lines (Type of the poem , Imagery, Implied meaning if any) 2 Marks
(8)Why do you like or dislike the poem? 1 Mark
| Section D : Comprehension Q.4 (A) Read the passage carefully and complete the activities. | 10 Marks |
| A 1.Choose the correct alternative & complete the following. | 2 Marks |
1) Edison was a famous................... a) doctor b) scientist c) engineer
2) Edison’s mother was a ................ a) teacher b) scientist c) doctor
3) Edison stopped going to .............. a) school b) hospital c) college
4) Edison read a book that contained ...................
a) experiments b) puzzles c) games
Thomas Alva Edison was a famous scientist. He could invent a number of interesting things even
when he was a boy. He could not go to school until he was eight, because his family was moving
from one town to another. In Mr. Engle’s school, he could not learn anything, because his teacher
made his students learn things by heart. When Edison couldn’t do well in his school, his teacher told
Edison’s mother that the boy couldn’t learn. Edison’s mother was angry. She was a teacher herself.
She could teach her son. So, Edison stopped going to school. His mother taught him at home. Edison
could learn things from her.
When he was 9 years old, he read a book about science containing some experiments. Edison
could conduct all the experiments. One day, he asked his mother how chicks were born. When his
mother told him that the mother hen sat on eggs to make them hatch, Edison sat on the eggs to see
if he could make them hatch. Because of his inquisitive nature he could become a great scientist.
| A 2. Edison stopped going to school because............... | 2 Marks |
| (i) ...................................................................................... (ii) ..................................................................................... (iii) .................................................................................... (iv) ..................................................................................... A 3. Match the adjectives in column A with nouns in column B. | 2 Marks |
| A | B |
| 1) interesting | a) scientist |
| 2) famous | b) mother |
| 3) angry | c) things |
| 4) inquisitive | d) nature |
| A 4. Language study | 2 Marks |
(i) Edison sat on eggs.
(Find out subject in the sentence)
(ii) Edison sat on eggs to see if he could make them hatch.
( Underline the infinitive from the sentence)A 5. Personal response 2 Marks
‘ Science plays an important role in our daily life’. Give your opinion.
Q. 4(B) Write a brief summary of the following extract focussing on Karmaveer Bhaurao’s 5 Marks
life and carrer. Suggest a suitable title.Bhaurao Paigonda Patil was born at Kumbhoj in Kolhapur District on 22nd September, 1887. He
was popularly known as ‘Karmaveer’. The title ‘Karmaveer’ was given to Bhaurao Patil by the people
of Maharashtra. It was a spontaneous tribute to the yeoman service rendered by him. He was
affectionately called ‘Anna’.
‘Karmaveer’ means the hero in action. Anna belonged to the galaxy of the great workers like
Mahatma Phule, Maharshi Shinde, Dr. Ambedkar and Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj. His services were
recognised by all sections of society. The University of Poona conferred on him the honorary degree
of D. Litt. and the Government of India awarded him the much coveted ‘Padmabhushan’, in 1959.
The activities of Karmaveer were manifold. He was a member of the ‘Satya Shodhak Samaj.’ He
rebelled against useless customs and traditions. He worked for the uplift of the down – trodden.
His social activities are worthy of special mention. He supported the movement of women’s
education. He had a lion’s share in the freedom struggle in Satara District. But the most important of
all his services was his contribution to the field of education.Section E : Skill Development
Q. 5. Letter writingWrite a letter to your friend inviting him to attend your birthday party at your home.
Use the points given below: Day , date and time of the celebration. Participants- relatives and friends Celebration – balloons , cake , sweets and snacks New dress and gifts Dinner for everyone Parents happy Enjoyment(B) Dialogue writing
(a)Prepare a dialogue between John and Sahil from the jumbled sentences given in the box.1 Mark
(b) Complete the following dialogue.Santosh: What is your hobby?
Suresh: ..........................
Do you like it?
Santosh: ..........................(c) Develop the conversation between Ram and Rohan about the celebration of Ganesh 3 Marks
Festival.Ram : Hi , Good morning, Rohan.
Rohan : Hi , Good morning.
Ram : Have you enjoyed the Ganesh festival?
Rohan : ..................................................
:Yes I like reading.
: Why do you like reading?
: Do you like reading?
: Because it gives me pleasure. It is a very good hobby.
| Q. 6. (A) Information Transfer | 5 Marks |
| Write a short paragraph using the information given in the following web , in about 100 words. |
(B) Expand the theme
| Develop a story beginning thus: | 5 Marks |
| In last summer vacation I went to Alibaug with my family. We were enjoying the beauty of the | |
| sea shore in the evening and suddenly................................... | |
| Q. 7. (A) Live English | 5 Marks |
| You have gone to see the famous movie ‘The Jungle Book’ with your friend. Write a review of the | |
| movie on the basis of the observations given below: |
| (B) | Section – E : Translation |
| (a) Translate the following words into Marathi. | |
| (i) strange | |
| (ii) modern | |
| (b) Translate the following sentences into Marathi. | |
| (i) Take exercise daily. | |
| (ii) No pains , no gains. |
5 Marks
1 Mark
2 Marks
Importance of
Reading BooksIt improves our
Communication skills Reading- a good habit
Helps to develop
personality
Entertainment We know the history, culture
Gives us
pleasure
Variety of books
Knowledge,
information Sets – incredibly realistic Costumes – wonderful Characters and dialogue delivery – a marvellous performance Audience – gave enthusiastic comments Newspapers – flashed nice reviews
(C) Translate the following sentences into English. 2 Marks(i) कठोर पररशम ही यशाची गरु ककलऱी आहे.(ii) वाचन ही एक चाागऱी सवय आह
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