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MM : 80 Term Test for Class-IX-CBSE (2024-25) English (Language & Literature)- Time : 180 Min.
T03E(G3)

Hints and Solutions

SECTION A : READING SKILLS (20 marks)

A1.

(i) Solution:
Yes, I think Bhola Grandpa was a forgetful person. In the first incident the narrator says that Bhola Grandpa made
the narrator’s father and his friends look for treasures hidden by pirates, but after a long time he realised that there
was no real treasure and it was something which he saw in a dream. In the second incident we see that Bhola
Grandpa completely forgot that there was a tiger because of which he climbed a tree to save his life and came
down. These incidents prove that Bhola Grandpa was a forgetful person.
...[2 Marks]

(ii) Solution:
No, the tone of narration here is not of grief but of mild humour. Here the author is narrating what Bhola Grandpa’s
wife said when he died. Obviously nobody dies because of forgetting to breathe. As Bhola Grandpa had a history
of forgetting very common things in life, his wife said this humorously when he died.
...[2 Marks]

(iii) Answer : (1) ...[1 Mark]

(iv) Answer : (3) ...[1 Mark]
(v) Answer : (4) ...[1 Mark]
(vi) Solution:
they could not figure out how a human being could overcome the fear of a tiger which was nearby
...[1 Mark]

(vii) Solution:
In the second paragraph the author said, “a pack of jackals was howling,” to indicate late night.
...[1 Mark]

(viii) Solution:
A troop of monkeys
...[1 Mark]

A2.

(i) Solution:
Yes I agree with introducing regional languages as mediums in JEE (Main). Many students do find English to be
difficult as a medium at the senior secondary level. It will be unfair to expect all of them to write answers in English
in JEE (Main).
...[2 Marks]

(ii) Solution:
For those students who aren’t fluent in English, free English coaching classes should be given. In addition to that,
technical books should also be published in regional languages.
...[2 Marks]

(iii) Solution:
Hindi
...[1 Mark]

(iv) Solution:
regional languages
...[1 Mark]

(v) Answer : (1) ...[1 Mark]

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(vi) Solution:
No candidate under Telugu and Urdu secured a position between 20001-50000 in NEET 2020.
...[1 Mark]

(vii) Answer : (4) ...[1 Mark]

(viii) Solution:
Kannada and Odiya
...[1 Mark]

SECTION B : WRITING SKILLS & GRAMMAR (20 marks)

GRAMMAR (10 marks)

A3. (a) Solution:

Error Correction

pays pay

...[1 Mark]
(b) Answer : (3) ...[1 Mark]

(c) Answer : (4) ...[1 Mark]

(d) Answer : (1) ...[1 Mark]

(e) Answer : (1) ...[1 Mark]

(f) Answer : (3) ...[1 Mark]

(g) Answer : (4) ...[1 Mark]

(h) Answer : (2) ...[1 Mark]

(i) Answer : (3) ...[1 Mark]

(j) Answer : (1) ...[1 Mark]

(k) Solution:
However, plunged
...[1 Mark]

(l) Solution:

Error Correction

vigilance vigilant
…[1 Mark]

WRITING (10 marks)

A4. Solution:
(i) Paragraph Writing :
Suggested Value Points:
Format: Topic sentence, supporting details, closing sentence
Unity, cohesion, the logical development of thought
The entire piece concerning itself with a single controlling idea
Use of appropriate connectives and linking words
Adequate description and details in a sequential manner
Careful use of tenses while giving a factual description
...[5 Marks]

OR

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Solution:
(ii) Paragraph Writing :
Suggested Value Points:
Format: Topic sentence, supporting details, closing sentence
Unity, cohesion, the logical development of thought
The entire piece concerning itself with a single controlling idea
Use of appropriate connectives and linking words
Adequate description and details in a sequential manner
Careful use of tenses while giving a factual description
...[5 Marks]

A5. Solution:
(i) Suggested Value Points:
Format of Diary Entry – Date, Time, Place to be mentioned
Introduction – what happened, when and where
Main Body – significant details of what happened, who all helped
Conclusion – overall experience
...[5 Marks]

OR
Solution:
(ii) Suggested Value Points:
Suitable Title of the Story
The elements of story writing:
Theme: Something important that the story tries to tell
Plot: The systematic arrangements of events
Structure: either in “first person” or in “third person”. It should be consistent in Tense usage -
either in Present Tense or in Past Tense.
Characters: Main character should be someone whom readers can feel something in
common with.
Setting / Style and Tone: Action and speech to let the readers know what’s happening.
Using simple words and sentences with idioms to enhance expression.
Climax: The twist in the tale that keeps the reader engaged.
Conclusion: The end of the story must be definite.
...[5 Marks]

SECTION C : LITERATURE TEXTBOOK AND SUPPLEMENTARY READING TEXT (40 marks)

A6. A.

(i) Solution:
When the daughter had a nightmare and there was no one at home to comfort her, the father came to her rescue.
Snuggling her head under his arm, when she stirred and sighed, the father thought maybe she had another
dream.
...[2 Marks]

(ii) Answer : (2) ...[1 Mark]

(iii) Answer : (4) ...[1 Mark]

(iv) Solution:
She meant that the demeanour of her father which used to frighten her earlier, suddenly became very familiar and
soothing to her.
...[1 Mark]

B. OR

(i) Solution:
In this statement it is implied that Evelyn may have learned French and Japanese after losing her ability to hear
which is an extraordinary feat to achieve and can’t be explained easily.
...[2 Marks]
(ii) Solution:
read their face hidden behind their beard
...[1 Mark]

(iii) Answer : (1) ...[1 Mark]

(iv) Answer : (2) ...[1 Mark]

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A7. A. (i) Solution:

The word “boring” here refers to both - the continuous act of digging, and the monotony of such a repetitive act
which is made even more evident by the tautology.
...[2 Marks]
(ii) Answer : (2)
...[1 Mark]
(iii) Answer : (1)
Solution:
The blackening has been compared to that of coal in fire and the comparison is explicit here.
...[1 Mark]

(iv) Solution:
From this line we can infer that to anyone who knows the legend, a woodpecker is a reminder to put a check on
her/his greed.
...[1 Mark]

B. OR

(i) Solution:
Certainly the external sound of rainfall on pebbles cannot echo in someone’s heart. Here, in a metaphorical
manner, the poet is saying that the sound of rain falling on pebbles is triggering nostalgia in his mind.
...[2 Marks]
(ii) Answer : (1)
Solution:
Here the sudden appearance of old memories in the poet’s mind has been compared to weaving. But the
comparison hasn’t been explicitly mentioned.
...[1 Mark]

(iii) Answer : (1) ...[1 Mark]

(iv) Answer : (2) ...[1 Mark]
A8. Solution:
Suggested Value Points:
(i)
Through the allegorical poem the poet wants to tell us how important it is to decide what to choose
when life gives us options.
If we make a wrong choice, we can regret it in the future but we won’t have the power to change it.
...[3 Marks]

(ii)
In addition to being a famous and successful scientist, Einstein was a good violinist.
Being a preacher of peace, he was worried about contemporary world politics and actively
participated in it.
The bombing in Hiroshima and Nagasaki deeply saddened him. He voiced his concerns regarding
maintaining world peace in his letter to the President.
...[3 Marks]
(iii)
It's impossible to know for certain whether Evelyn Glennie would have become such a great
musician if she had not been deaf.
However, her deafness forced her to develop a unique approach to music and to rely more heavily
on her sense of touch and vibration, which may have contributed to her distinctive style and musical
sensitivity.

...[3 Marks]
(iv)
We can’t guarantee this with absolute certainty as there are people in this world who display greed
even when they know whom they are doing it to and it may not result well.
In my opinion, it is a question of ethics which is purely subjective and the fear of punishment doesn’t
always succeed in teaching us what is right and wrong; people almost never fail to take a chance.
Hence, I don’t agree.
...[3 Marks]

(v)
Because the girl committed the mistake unknowingly and her intent was noble, I would not resort to
beating her.
I would call her and tell her to always ask before using anything as scrap.
For such a mistake, beating is bound to miscommunicate the idea of parenthood to a child.
...[3 Marks]

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A9. Solution:
Suggested Value Points:

(i)
No. Poverty is the result of unequal distribution of wealth.
If all the rich people started donating the excess amount of wealth and possessions they have, it
would lessen the gap between the rich and the poor.
In this way we would have a happier world.
...[3 Marks]
(ii)
The child stopped yearning for toys when he lost his parents because the loss of his loved ones left
him with a profound sense of emptiness and sadness.
The toys he once desired could not fill the void created by the absence of his parents, leading him
to prioritise finding them over any material possessions.
...[3 Marks]
(iii)
Just after saying that Toto was a pretty monkey the narrator went on to describe Toto’s behaviour
and appearance in a detailed way.
He says that Toto’s eyes sparkled with mischief and his smile would have frightened elderly Anglo-
Indian ladies.
Hence, it is evident that the narrator was being ironic in this statement
...[3 Marks]
A10. Solution:
(i) Suggested Value Points :
Margie lives in a world where a student has the luxury of having a teacher adjusted to their temperament.
But there are two drawbacks here. Students have to interact with machines and they feel lonely as there
are no classmates who obviously make the school-life more fun and engaging.
The idea of one teacher for one student is not only impractical but also not ultimately beneficial.
Machines can be adjusted to our needs but instead of replacing humans they should be used to assist
them.
In my opinion, the teacher to student ratio in our country should be improved and a student must spend
time with their classmates while custom-designed machine-teachers can tutor or mentor them if/when need
be.
...[6 Marks]
OR
Solution:
(ii) Suggested Value Points:
My parents left me forever when I was two and since then my aunt has been taking care of me.
She, an unmarried school-teacher, carries a soft heart beneath a strong outward demeanour which
reminds me of the father in The Little Girl.
Mansfield’s story hasn’t changed my perception of my mother but whenever I read it, it reminds me
of her and her struggle which she must be facing everyday but never expresses in words or action.
Being a tough parent, like the father in the story, she has never missed a chance to tell me what
discipline is in life, but, whatever she does, love never ceases to pour out from her big heart.
...[6 Marks]
A11. Solution:
(i) Suggested Value Points:
A.K. Ramanujan's ‘In the Kingdom of Fools’ is a satirical story that uses humour and irony to
highlight the absurdity of bureaucracy and human folly.
The story depicts a kingdom where everyone, from the king to the commoners, is obsessed with
following absurd rules and regulations.
Ramanujan uses exaggerated and nonsensical scenarios to ridicule blind adherence to authority
and the consequences that it can bring, like the judgement of the death of the thief.
The story's tone is sarcastic and critical, and most of its characters are depicted as foolish.
Ultimately, ‘In the Kingdom of Fools’ serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of excessive
bureaucracy and the importance of common sense and practicality in decision-making.
...[6 Marks]

OR

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Solution:
(ii) Suggested Value Points:
Oscar Wilde's ‘The Happy Prince’ is rich in symbolism, with almost every element of the story representing
a deeper meaning.
The Happy Prince himself symbolises selflessness and compassion, as he sacrifices his own happiness to
help the less fortunate.
The swallow represents an ordinary person who goes through a positive transformation and sacrifices
personal goals for a nobler reason.
The city itself symbolises the harsh reality of life, where poverty and suffering are commonplace.
The lead heart of the Happy Prince represents the weight of human suffering and the burden of empathy.
Finally, the precious stones on the Happy Prince's sword and body symbolise the value of love and
sacrifice.
Together, these symbols create a poignant and powerful story that emphasises the importance of kindness
and generosity.
...[6 Marks]