ENGLISH COMMUNICATIVE (101)

ANNUAL EXAMINATION (2024 – 25)

CLASS – IX TIME: 3 HRS

The question paper is divided into four sections.

Section A: Reading Comprehension 20 marks

Section B: Writing 20 marks
Section C: Grammar 15 marks
Section D: Literature 25 marks
SECTION A
(READING - 20 MARKS)
Q1. Read the following passage carefully: (10 marks)

● Our house is filled with photos. They cover the walls of my kitchen, dining room and den. I see our
family's entire history, starting with my wedding, continuing through the births of both sons, buying
a home, family gatherings and vacations. When my sons were little, they loved to pose. They
waved, danced, climbed trees, batted balls, hung upside down from the jungle gym and did
anything for a picture. But when they reached adolescence, picture-taking changed into something
they barely tolerated. Their bodies were growing at haphazard speeds. Reluctantly they stood with
us or with their grandparents at birthday celebrations and smiled weakly at the camera for as short a
time as possible.
● I am the chronicler of our photographs. I select those to be framed and arrange the others in
albums. The process is addictive, and as the shelves that hold our albums become fuller and fuller, I
wonder what will become of them. Will anyone look at these photographs in future years? If my
sons look at them, what will they think of us and of themselves? One bright afternoon, I took some
photographs of my father with my husband as they fished in a lake near our vacation house. As my
sons and I sat on the shore and watched them row away, I picked the camera up and photographed
the beautiful lake surrounded by green trees. The two men I loved gradually grew smaller until all I
could see were my father's red shirt, and the tan and blue caps on their heads.
● My father died a week later, and suddenly those photos became priceless to me. I wept when I
pasted them in our album. I wept again afterwards when I saw my younger son looking at them. It
was a few days before he went away to college. He had taken all our albums down from the
bookshelves in the den and spread them out on the carpet. It had been a very long time since I had
seen him doing this. Once he stopped posing for pictures, he seemed to lose interest in looking at
them. But now he was on the verge of leaving home. This was his special time to look ahead and
look back. I stood for a moment in the hall by the den, and then tiptoed away. I didn't take a photo
of my son that afternoon, but I will remember how he looked for as long as I live. Some pictures, I
learned, don't have to be taken with a camera.
1. Fill in the summary using one word only. (1x4= 4 marks)
The author was (a) _____________________________ about taking photographs and framing
them. But she always (b) _____________________________ whether her sons would ever look at
them. She was full of (c) _____________________________ when she pasted the pictures of her
father's last days in the album. She learnt that some pictures always (d)
_____________________________ in one's mind without a camera.
2. Two examples that show that the author's sons were averse to taking photographs are:
(l x 2=2 marks)
(a) _______________________

(b) _______________________
3. Give words that mean the same as: (1x4= 4 marks)
1. Not organized or planned (para 1)
2. One who records events in order (para 2)
3. Very valuable (para 3)
 4. Continued engagement with an activity (para 2)
Q2. Read the following passage carefully. (5 marks)
●Papaya is the healthiest fruit with a list of properties that is long and exhaustive. Papaya favours
digestion as well as cures skin irritation and sun burns. You can munch on it as a salad, have it
cooked or boiled or just drink it up as milkshake or juice. The most important of these virtues is the
protein-digesting enzyme in the milky juice or latex. The enzyme is similar to pepsin in its digestive
action and is said to be so powerful that it can digest 200 times its own weight in protein. It assists
the body in assimilating the maximum nutritional value from food to provide energy and body-
building materials.
●Papain in raw papaya makes up for the deficiency of gastric juice and fights excess of unhealthy
mucus in the stomach, dyspepsia and intestinal irritation. The ripe fruit, if eaten regularly corrects
habitual constipation, bleeding piles and chronic diarrhoea. The juice of the papaya seeds also
assists in the above-mentioned ailments.
●The juice, used as a cosmetic, removes freckles or brown spots due to exposure to sunlight and makes
the skin smooth and delicate. A paste of papaya seeds is applied in skin diseases like those caused
by ringworm. The black seeds of the papaya are highly beneficial in the treatment of cirrhosis of the
liver caused by alcoholism, malnutrition, etc. A tablespoonful of its juice, combined with a hint of
fresh lime juice, should be consumed once or twice daily for a month. The fresh juice of raw papaya
mixed with honey can be applied over inflamed tonsils, for diphtheria and other throat disorders. It
dissolves the membrane and prevents infection from spreading.

Answer the following questions by selecting the most appropriate options from the ones given
below:

(a) One of the most important virtues of pepsin is that:

(i) it is found in papaya.
(ii) it can digest large quantities of protein.
(iii) it cures constipation.
(iv) it can treat a damaged liver.

(b) Intestinal irritation can be overcome by:

(i) eating ripe papaya salad.
(ii) drinking papaya juice.
(iii) eating raw papaya.
(iv) chewing the seeds of the fruit.

(c) Throat disorders can be cured if:

(i) one applies honey and the juice of a raw papaya on it.
(ii) one drinks the juice of a raw papaya.
(iii) one eats ripe papaya mixed with honey.
(iv) one drinks the juice of ripe papaya with honey.

(d) 'The juice can be used as a ‘cosmetic’ means:

(i) the juice has medicinal properties.
(ii) the juice can be used to rectify physical defects.
(iii) the juice can be used to treat internal diseases.
(iv) the juice can be used to make the skin look more attractive.

(e) The fact that papaya is a versatile fruit is evident from:

(i) the fact that it can be drunk as a milkshake.
(ii) the fact that it can be eaten as a salad, cooked, boiled or just drunk.
(iii) the fact that its seeds can be applied on the skin.
(iv) the fact that it can be eaten, drunk and also used externally.
Q3. Read the given poem carefully: (5 marks)
 The Leader
Patient and steady with all he must bear,
Ready to meet every challenge with care,
Easy in manner, yet solid as steel,
Strong in his faith, refreshingly real,
Isn't afraid to propose what is bold,
Doesn't conform to the usual mould,
Eyes that have foresight, for hindsight won't do,
Never backs down when he sees what is true,
Tells it all straight, and means it all too.
Going forward and knowing he's right,
Even when doubted for why he would fight,
Over and over he makes his case clear
Reaching to touch the ones who won't hear.
Growing in strength, he won't be unnerved,
Ever assuring he'll stand by his word.
Wanting the world to join his firm stand,
Bracing for war, but praying for peace,
Using his power so evil will cease:
So much a leader and worthy of trust,
Here stands a man who will do what he must.
- Anonymous

On the basis of your reading of the above poem, answer the following questions by choosing the
correct option from those given below:
1. This poem is about ……………………………………
a. the qualities a leader should possess
b. a person who has been a good leader
c. what leaders used to be like
d. a present day leader
2. 'Doesn't conform to the usual mould' suggests the person being described ………..
a. doesn't look like others
b. has qualities that are different
c. doesn't mix up with people
d. breaks rules laid down by society
3. The leader would fight war bravely………………
a. because he wants to prove his valour
b. because he wants to kill his enemy
c. and turn out victorious
d. but want peace
4. ‘Using his power so evil will cease’: Here ‘cease’ means………………..
a. begin
b. become strong
c. come to an end
d. rule over everyone
5. A true leader is a man who possesses………………………………..
a. physical strength and daredevilry
b. courage and conviction
c. religious beliefs and faith
d. strength and faith
 SECTION B
(WRITING-20 MARKS)

Q4. Ashwani/ Aastha Sharma, in charge of the NSS Club of GYAN BHARTI PUBLIC SCHOOL, Runni
Saidpur, Sitamarhi, is asked to write a notice about a fair being organised by the club to collect
articles & money for people affected by floods in Uttaranchal. The notice will be put up for students
on the school notice board. Write the notice in around 40 words, including relevant details such as
purpose of fair; kind of stalls-games, food etc; contributions accepted; fair timing etc. in your notice
so that students may contribute generously. Do not give extra information. Put the notice in a box.
(4 Marks)
Q5. Rising violence among youth is a
cause for concern. A recent survey
listed the reasons for this trend.
Study the following graph showing
causes for the growing violence
against others and against self.
Write a paragraph based on the
available data in 80-100 words.
(5 Marks)
Q6. Last year, during your vacation,
you went on an adventure camp that included activities like trekking, rafting, rock-climbing etc. Write
an e-mail to your friend, describing your activities and telling him/her to join you when you go again
this year, in about 100 words. (6 Marks)
OR,
You are Kanika / Karan. Your school’s Fitness Club hosted a workshop called “Art of Living for
Students.” Write a letter to the editor of the local daily newspaper, giving your thoughts on the matter
in about 100 words.
Q7. You are the ‘Professor’. Write a Dairy entry after your first day in the cookhouse. Describe the
events that led to this assignment. Also express your thoughts and feeling about the events of the day
in about 100 words. (Use ideas from the Unit “The Man Who Knew Too Much” from your main
course book). (5 Marks)

SECTION C
(GRAMMAR-15 MARKS)

Q8. In the passage given below, some words are missing. Choose the correct word from the given
options to complete the passage meaningfully. (½ x 8 = 4
marks)
The first test tube baby turtle (a) ___________ born last month in California. The story began (b)
_________ a broken turtle egg (c) _________ on the seashore. Scientists (d) __________ to work
carefully bringing up (e) ___________ baby turtle which has now (f) ___________. This winter the
turtle (g) ___________ be returned (h) ___________ the sea.

(a) (i) was born (ii) were born (iii) is born (iv) are born
(b) (i) where (ii) which (iii) when (iv) who
(c) (i) is find (ii) was found (iii) are finding (iv) found
(d) (i) get (ii) are getting (iii) gets (iv) have got
(e) (i) a (ii) an (iii) are (iv) the
(f) (i) have grown (ii) is grown (iii) grown (iv) are grown
(g) (i) might (ii) could (iii) must (iv) would
(h) (i) to (ii) at (iii) in (iv) into
Q9. Look at the words and phrases below. Rearrange them to form meaningful sentences as shown.
(1 x 5 = 5 marks)
1. streets /during/ can see/ slogans/ elections,/ supporters/ political parties/ the/ shouting /of/ in / we.
2. on foot/ the/ greeting/ candidates/ walk/ the/ even / people.
3. opportunity/ they/ the/ of / catch/ shaking hands/ anyone/ meet/ they/ with.
4. their problems/ people/ their/ assure/ that / they / will / supporters.
5. to exercise/ votes / they/ candidates/ urge/them/ their/ in favour of their.

Q10. Read the conversation given below and complete the following passage: (½ x 4 = 2 marks)
Detective: What were you doing yesterday between 10-10.30 pm?
Bharat: I was walking my dog in the park.
Detective: Did you meet anyone in the park?
Bharat: I saw two men sitting on a bench.
The detective asked Bharat (a) ___________________________________. Manoj replied that (b)
_______________________________________. The detective then asked Bharat (c)
___________________________________________ to which Bharat replied that (d)
______________________________________________________________________.
Q11. The following passage has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Write the incorrect
word and the correction against the correct blank number in your answer sheet. The first one
has been done for you as an example. (½ x 8 = 4 marks)
INCORRECT CORRECT
The passenger were waiting at e.g. passenger passengers
the station when five policemen rushing (a) ___________ ____________
into difference compartments of a train. (b) ___________ ____________
After sometimes one of them (c) ___________ ____________
comes out with two young men (d) ___________ ____________
and soon another policeman joined her. (e) ___________ ____________
The men which had been arrested (f) ___________ ____________
was been caught for a theft. (g) ___________ ____________
They had stealed two cars (h) ___________ ____________

SECTION - D
(LITERATURE 25 MARKS)

Q13. A. Read the stanza given below and answer the questions that follow by choosing the correct
alternative: (3 Marks)
Alone she cuts and binds the grain,
And sings a melancholy strain;
O listen! For the vale profound
Is overflowing with the sound.
1. The exclamation mark used in O listen! Suggests
a. A call for attention
b. A request to listen
c. A sense of wonder
d. A warning to alert
2. Select the option that illustrates the task done by “she”.
 a. Option (1)
b. Option (2)
c. Option (3)
d. Option (4)
3. The poetic device used in 3rd line of the given stanza is
a. Personification
b. Metaphor
c. Simile
d. Alliteration
Q13. B. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. (3 marks)
“Nobody thinks about anything else round here now. You see, they pay so well. The manager is
offering a thousand francs for a real beggar who has had nothing to eat for two days.”
1. Who is the speaker of these lines?
2. What proposals does she make to the listener?
3. Who are “They” here?
Q13. C. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. (1.5 + 1.5 = 3 marks)
Monseigneur, the Bishop is a … a-hem!
1. Why does Persome not complete the sentence?
2. Why is she angry with the Bishop?
Q14. Answer any four of the following questions. (2 x 4 = 8 marks)
1. What does the dark, sun dried appearance of the Sergeant suggest about him?
2. I make the netted sunbeam dance’. What does the netted sunbeam mean? How does it dance?
3. How do the expressions bicker down, hurry down, slip between ridges, chatter, chatter help in
creating the image of the young river? (The Brook)
4. What did the narrator and his friend Trower see when they were returning from the canteen?
(Answer to the context of the chapter “The Man Who Knew Too Much”)
5. John is a hypocrite. Substantiate this statement. Do you agree?
6. Why did Persome feel scared when she saw the convict in the house?
7. In the poem Song of the Rain how does rain help in establishing a bond between the field and
the cloud?
Q15. Compare and contrast the characters of John Pescud and the narrator in "The Best
Seller" in about 100 – 120 words. (8
Marks)
OR,
Social Satire is a style of fictional representation that uses humour, irony, exaggeration, or
ridicule to expose and criticize people’s behaviour, particularly in a social context.
Substantiate how Villa for Sale reflects this style in about 100 – 120 words. (8 Marks)

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