✅ Class IX – Answer Key

A. Grammar

Tenses (Q1–10)

Q1. Rohit usually ___ (go) to school by bicycle, but today he ___ (take) the bus.

• Ans: goes, is taking.

• Reason: “usually” = present habitual → Present Simple. “today” (now) → Present
Continuous.

Q2. By the time we reached the cinema, the movie ___ (already start).

• Ans: had started.

• Reason: Past Perfect shows action completed before another past action.
• Wrong but common choice: “started” (not precise).

Q3. Rewrite in Present Continuous: He reads a newspaper every morning.

• Ans: He is reading a newspaper every morning.

• Reason: Change tense to continuous form.

Q4. When we ___ (arrive), the teacher ___ (already begin) the lesson.

• Ans: arrived, had already begun.

• Reason: Past Perfect precedes Simple Past.

Q5. Identify the tense: They will have completed the project by tomorrow.

• Ans: Future Perfect.

Q6. Correct the error: She is playing the piano since morning.

• Ans: She has been playing the piano since morning.

• Reason: “since” requires Present Perfect Continuous.

Q7. Convert into Past Indefinite: “I am very tired today,” said Rina.

• Ans: Rina said that she was very tired that day.
• Reason: Reported speech + Past Indefinite.

Q8. If he ___ (work) hard, he will succeed.

 • Ans: works.
• Reason: First Conditional = If + Present → will + V1.

Q9. Next week, I ___ my cousin who lives in Delhi.

• Ans: will visit / am visiting (both acceptable).

• Reason: Future plan → either Future Simple or Present Continuous.

Q10. Rewrite in Future Perfect Continuous: They have been waiting for the bus for half an hour.

• Ans: They will have been waiting for the bus for half an hour.
• Reason: Correct transformation.

Modals (Q11–18)

Q11. You ___ (not smoke) in this area. (prohibition)

• Ans: must not / cannot.

Q12. It is possible that he will be late. (Use may)

• Ans: He may be late.

Q13. Students ___ submit the assignment before Friday. (obligation)

• Ans: must.

Q14. If you feel unwell, you ___ see a doctor.

• Ans: should / must.

Q15. He has the ability to solve this problem. (Use can)

• Ans: He can solve this problem.

Q16. ___ I borrow your book for a day? (polite request)

• Ans: May / Can.

Q17. She might can dance very well.

• Correction: She can dance very well / She might dance very well.

Q18. You ___ not worry; everything will be fine. (assurance)

 • Ans: need not.

Error Correction (Q19–26)

19. He has completed the work yesterday. → He completed the work yesterday.
20. She enjoy playing badminton. → She enjoys playing badminton.
21. We was walking in the garden. → We were walking in the garden.
22. One of the boys have not done his homework. → One … has not done.
23. He prefer tea over coffee. → He prefers tea to coffee.
24. My father go to office by car. → My father goes …
25. There is many people in the park. → There are many …
26. The children was making too much noise. → The children were making …

Omission (Q27–34)

27. She is fond of classical music.

28. We are going to the market now.
29. The teacher was angry …
30. He will be punished …
31. I am good at …
32. The bus is very crowded …
33. I am looking forward …
34. She is afraid of …

Determiners (Q35–42)

35. any
36. The
37. much
38. fewer
39. Much
40. some
41. any
42. little

Subject–Verb Agreement (Q43–50)

43. is
44. is
 45. The news is very shocking.
46. is
47. is
48. is
49. are
50. My friend and guide has always supported me.

📚 Literature Section

Prose

The Fun They Had – Q1

• Argument: Margie sees learning as punishment; doesn’t grasp the joy of human
teaching. Tech can’t replace empathy.
• Keywords: mechanical teacher, human touch, fairness, empathy.
• Sample: Margie thinks her teacher is unfair because she cannot imagine flexible human
teaching. This shows that technology lacks the warmth, understanding, and adaptability
of human teachers. While machines can give information, only humans can inspire and
care.

The Sound of Music – Q3

• Argument: Evelyn’s perseverance teaches resilience; disability doesn’t limit potential.

• Keywords: sound without hearing, determination, inspiration.
• Sample Diary Entry: Today I learnt that true perseverance comes from Evelyn Glennie.
Despite being deaf, she senses vibrations and creates music that touches the soul. She
proves that determination and hard work overcome barriers.

The Little Girl – Q5

• Argument: Perception of father shifts after he shows care; children misjudge strict
parents.
• Keywords: fear, misunderstanding, warmth, love.
• Sample: Kezia always feared her father until he comforted her one night. This incident
made her realize his hidden love. Many children misjudge strict parents, seeing only
discipline, not affection.
A Truly Beautiful Mind – Q7

• Argument: Rebellion isn’t always negative; Einstein’s questioning led to progress.

• Keywords: rebel, curiosity, progress, creativity.
• Sample: Einstein challenged outdated norms, from school teaching to scientific ideas.
His rebellion gave us new theories and progress. Rebellion, when guided by reason, can
lead to positive change.

Poetry

Wind – Q10

• Argument: Wind = life’s challenges; teaches resilience.

• Keywords: challenges, resilience, strength, symbolic.
• Sample: The poem is not just about wind but about difficulties. The poet urges us to
build strong hearts and homes, showing that challenges are tests of strength.

Rain on the Roof – Q11

• Argument: Rain brings both happiness and nostalgia.

• Keywords: joy, memories, nostalgia, comfort.
• Sample: The poet finds joy in the soothing sound of rain but is also reminded of his
mother. Thus rain symbolizes both present happiness and tender memories.

Lake Isle of Innisfree – Q14

• Argument: Solitude can heal, but extreme isolation may harm.

• Keywords: solitude, escape, peace, creativity.
• Sample: The poet longs for Innisfree’s peace, showing solitude’s role in growth. Yet,
solitude must balance with connection, or it may lead to isolation.

Moments

The Lost Child – Q15

• Argument: Child realizes parental love > material desires.

• Keywords: toys, sweets, parents, safety, love.
 • Sample: The child forgets toys and sweets once he loses his parents. This shows that
human bonds are stronger than material attractions.

The Adventures of Toto – Q17

• Argument: Mischief is entertaining but destructive; ethical issue of keeping pets.

• Keywords: mischief, destruction, animals, responsibility.
• Sample: Toto’s antics amuse but cause damage. The story questions whether humans are
right to keep animals in unnatural conditions.

Iswaran the Storyteller – Q19

• Argument: Exaggeration makes storytelling lively, not harmful if balanced.

• Keywords: exaggeration, imagination, effect, narrative.
• Sample: Iswaran’s tales mix fact with fiction, engaging listeners. His exaggeration shows
how storytelling can entertain and teach.

In the Kingdom of Fools – Q21

• Argument: Blind obedience is dangerous; satire on irrational leadership.

• Keywords: blind obedience, foolishness, politics, danger.
• Sample: The story shows how citizens followed absurd rules without questioning. This
reflects modern society too, where blind obedience leads to exploitation.

📚 Class IX – Clubbed Literature Answers

Theme: Parent–Child Bond

Q: Compare The Lost Child and The Little Girl to show how parental love is often
misunderstood but deeply valued.
In The Lost Child, the boy first craves toys and sweets at the fair, but the moment he loses sight
of his parents, all material desires vanish. His cries for “Mother, Father” show that parental love
is irreplaceable. This story reveals that children realize the true worth of parents only in moments
of fear and loss.

Similarly, in The Little Girl, Kezia misunderstands her father as a strict and frightening figure.
Yet, when he comforts her after a nightmare, she discovers his hidden tenderness. The incident
transforms her perception, proving that children often misjudge discipline as lack of love.

Together, these stories highlight that parental love, whether noticed or unnoticed, is the strongest
bond in a child’s life. Material comforts fade, but the emotional security of parents remains the
foundation of childhood.

Keywords: parental love, fear, misunderstanding, security, realization.

Theme: Resilience and Perseverance

Q: How do The Sound of Music and Wind together show that challenges, whether physical
or natural, strengthen human spirit?

In The Sound of Music, Evelyn Glennie overcomes deafness to become a world-class musician.
By sensing vibrations and working tirelessly, she turns a disability into extraordinary strength.
Her journey illustrates that perseverance transforms challenges into triumph.

The poem Wind uses the destructive force of wind as a metaphor for life’s hardships. Instead of
resisting, the poet urges us to build strong hearts and homes to withstand difficulties. Like
Evelyn, who adapts to her condition, the poem stresses that resilience is the only way to face
life’s storms.

Both texts argue that challenges are not barriers but opportunities. Evelyn proves this through her
music, while the wind teaches it symbolically. Read together, they inspire us to see difficulties
not as defeat but as pathways to inner strength.

Keywords: resilience, perseverance, challenges, triumph, strength.

Theme: Childlike Innocence vs Harsh Reality

Q: Compare The Lost Child and In the Kingdom of Fools to show how innocence collides
with danger in human life.
In The Lost Child, the boy’s innocence is shown through his fascination with toys and sweets.
But when he is separated from his parents, the harsh reality of fear and vulnerability overtakes all
childish desires. His innocence is suddenly confronted by the threat of being lost forever.

Similarly, in In the Kingdom of Fools, the townspeople follow absurd rules without questioning.
Their blind obedience reflects childlike simplicity, but this innocence soon turns dangerous when
the king’s foolishness leads to unjust trials. The apparent charm of cheap goods hides the risk of
irrational governance.

Both stories suggest that innocence, while natural, cannot protect us from danger. Without
awareness and guidance, childlike trust may turn into vulnerability. Together, they stress the
need for wisdom to balance innocence in life.

Keywords: innocence, vulnerability, obedience, danger, wisdom.