TERM-I EXAMINATION FOR THE SESSION 2025-26
GRADE- 9
SUBJECT- ENGLISH
Answer Key
SECTION A – READING (10 Marks)
1. It refers to the unnoticed, repetitive, and gentle flow of daily life events.
2. A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
3. Natural curiosity encourages detailed observation and learning, but modern life with screens and
schedules makes people inattentive and rushed.
4. "Seeing" is merely looking at something, while "perceiving" involves deeper awareness,
understanding, and mindfulness.
5. …mindfulness plays an important role in developing observation skills and empathy.
6. To show that observation is crucial across many professions and is essential for success.
7. C. Observation enhances learning across many fields.
8. Imagery – “filters through leaves” paints a vivid picture using sensory details.
9. Schools can encourage observation through activities like nature walks or reflective journaling.
🟢 SECTION B – WRITING (5 Marks)
(No answer provided here as this is subjective and to be attempted by students.)
🟠 SECTION C – GRAMMAR (5 Marks)
1. Fill in the blanks:
a. practised
b. was
c. had already started
d. were
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2. Choose the correct option:
a. in
b. should
3. Reported Speech:
→ Rani said that she was going to visit her grandparents.
4. Error Correction:
Line Error Correction
a. are is
b. don’t doesn’t
🟣 SECTION D – LITERATURE (20 Marks)
A. MCQs (1×4 = 4 Marks)
1. d. A printed book
2. b. The mechanical teacher was too fast
3. b. The words didn’t move on the page
4. c. Human connection and shared learning may be lost in mechanical education
B. VSA (3×2 = 6 Marks)
1. Evelyn Glennie’s Response:
She felt vibrations through different parts of her body and trained herself to respond to them. Her
strong will, determination, and hard work helped her succeed despite her hearing loss.
2. Toto’s Mischief:
He tore up the narrator’s blazer and broke dishes. He once pulled the kitchen’s pull-string to flood the
bathroom and often created chaos during mealtimes.
C. LA (5×2 = 10 Marks)
1. The Road Not Taken:
The speaker feels uncertain but reflective about his decision. He acknowledges that choices shape
one’s future and that he may never return to explore the other path. It’s important to think before
deciding, as decisions have lasting consequences.
2. The Little Girl & The Lost Child (Comparison):
In The Little Girl, fear dominates Kezia’s mind due to her strict father until she realizes his love. In
The Lost Child, the child’s longing for parents overshadows his desire for toys. Both stories highlight
children’s deep emotional need for love, security, and understanding from their parents.
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