MODEL TEST PAPER

SUBJECT: ENGLISH (CODE 184)

GRADE: IX MM: 80
TIME:3 hrs.
General Instructions:
1. Attempt all the questions carefully and neatly.
2. This paper is divided into three sections.
3. Separate instructions and options are given with each section and question, wherever necessary. Read these
instructions very carefully and follow them.

SECTION A- READING SKILLS

Q 1. Read the passage given below. (10)
1. Nature is our mother, our first teacher. The greatest lesson that she teaches us is to maintain an equilibrium
in life. We learn to maintain composure through our joys, sorrows and fears. In fact, there are a thousand
lessons that nature can teach us, provided we look for them.
2. With time, a sapling grows into a full-grown tree; something so tiny and delicate develops into a strong tree
capable of supporting others. No matter how tall it grows, how much it may flourish, or how many animals
and birds it may support, its roots are firmly buried from where once it rose. That’s a lesson – to keep ourselves
grounded, respect and embrace our roots, and give something back to those humble belongings that nurtured
us into who we are.
3. Then there is a message of peaceful coexistence. ‘I am because we are’. Nature provides every creature a
chance to exist. However, the existence of one creature or being depends on the existence of others. The tiger
eats the antelope; without the antelope, the tiger wouldn’t survive. Likewise, without tiger, the abundance of
antelopes would cause them to starve to death.
4. I wonder if you have noticed that when the birds or squirrels see a predator, they give out an alarm call to
their fellow creatures about the lurking danger. They put themselves in danger to save the lives of others.
Many animals, like the salmon, usually die after they spawn, but this doesn’t stop them. One life extinguished
for the betterment of others is a small price to pay.
5. The snow melt in the warmth of spring to give birth to fresh green leaves. In autumn these leaves age into
shades of gold only to be buried in the cold grave of winter. Change is inevitable; the sooner we embrace this,
the better is for us. We must also understand that even in pair there is growth. If you cut a hole in a tree, it will
grow around it. No matter what may come in its way, a river will continue to flow. Similarly, no matter what
grief may break your heart, nature teaches that life goes on.
6. Keep in mind life isn’t about making lists and trying to be one step ahead of others. Life is to live. Take a
break - stop being a workaholic, and smell the rose, do whatever makes you feel happy and most of all spend
some time with nature to pick up some valuable lessons.

Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below:
i. According to the author, what is the greatest lesson being taught by nature? (2)
ii. What does the writer advise in the para 6? (2)
iii. What does the phrase ‘I am because we are’ conveys? (1)
iv. List one quality that the birds and squirrels display when they warn others of possible danger. (1)
v. Select the option with the underlined words that can substitute the word lurking in one phrase (paragraph
4). (1)
a. The policeman caught the person who was wondering aimlessly through the city.
b. The thief knew that remaining hidden was the best strategy to avoid being caught.
c. The policeman was caught on camera while pouncing with force, to grab the culprit.
d. The burglar was walking boldly into the house thinking it was devoid of residents.

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vi. A portmanteau words like smog (smoke + fog), is a blend of words which parts of multiple words are
combined into new words. From the option given below, select a portmanteau word that appear in para 6.
a. coexistence (1)
b. full- grown
c. workaholic
d. flourish
vii. The ‘change of season’ in the passage is an example of the fact nothing lasts forever. (True / False) (1)
viii. Compete the given analogy correctly with a word from para 2. (1)
Survive: vanish:: strong

Q 2. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: (10)
1. We live in an era where it is difficult to miss fast and junk food and the rise in teenage obesity and related
health issues due to it.
2. During teenage, weight gain is normal but when it goes beyond control the person becomes obese. Our
body requires energy to function, which is derived from the food we eat but when the intake of food becomes
more than the amount that the body requires, the excess is stored as body fat.
3. Contemporary lifestyle sees an increasing consumption of junk food, and spending time watching television
and playing computer games. Observing along with lack of physical exercise are the major causes leading to
teenage obesity. Large intake of high-calorie food and low-nutrient food leads to unnecessary weight gain.
Besides these, obesity can also be genetically inherited where some people have the genetic tendency to burn
calories more slowly compared to others. Stress is also a reason for obesity where people resort to overeating
to alleviate their stress. Teenage obesity is growing immensely and has been named an ‘obesity epidemic’:
4. A number of health issues arise out of it like diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol, sleeping disorder,
hormonal imbalance, and asthma. Along with these, obesity can also result in psychological problems like low
self-esteem due to constant jeering of peers. Obese teens are more prone to being teased and physically bullied
compared to others of their age.
5. Therefore, it is necessary to control excessive weight gain Inactivity is the major cause of obesity and
regular exercise is the best way to control it Physical activity like jogging, swimming and playing outdoor
games can help to keep one fit. A balance diet with lots of vegetables, fruit and whole grains is also essential
junk food and soft drinks should be substituted with lots of vegetables, fruit and whole grains in the diet.
Drinking around 8-10 glasses of water also helps to reduce calorie intake.
6. Parents have an important role in controlling teenage obesity as they should try to set examples by following
a healthy diet and leading a healthy lifestyle. A combined effort of the parents and kids can help to control
this eating disorder.

Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions given below:
i. According to the author, why it is difficult to miss junk food for teenagers today? (2)
ii. According to the passage, junk food is the major cause of obesity. True / False (1)
iii. Obese teens are more prone to be bullied. The term ‘prone’ refers to . (1)
iv. What is the meaning of the phrase ‘constant jeering of peering’ in the passage? (1)
v. If a teenager follows a good diet. can still lead him to obesity. (1)
a. heredity b. Junk food c. bad habits d. laziness
vi. Select the word/words that can substitute the word ‘reduce’ in paragraph 3. (1)
vii. According to the passage, which emotion leads to over-eating in teenagers? (2)
viii. Which of the following option may make a teenager prone to getting surplus fat? (1)
a. playing too much of badminton.
b. eating a balanced diet.
c. playing too much of outdoor games.
d. going to a lot of parties.
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 SECTION B- WRITING SKILLS & GRAMMAR
Q 3. Attempt any ten of the following twelve questions: (1x10=10)
i. Report the dialogue between Amar and Ankit.
Amar: What is your plan for today, Ankit?
Amar asked Ankit .
ii. Amita said, “Why didn’t you deposit money?”
Wanda said, “I don’t want to continue with this membership.”
Amita asked Wanda why she had not deposited money. Wanda replied her .
a. that I didn’t want to continue with that membership
b. to she don’t want to continue with that membership
c. that she didn’t want to continue with that membership
d. . she didn’t want to continue with this membership
iii. Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction.
People of different countries who live together did not turn against one another.
Error Correction

iv Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line.
Today, the number of people who enjoys winter sports is bigger than that of twenty years ago.
Error Correction
(a) the a
(b) people the people
(c) enjoys enjoy
(d) is are
v He wake up early in the morning and go to work. [Fill with suitable determiner]
vi Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction.
After using computers for a long time, looking into a distance for about five minutes relaxed the eyes.
Error Correction

vii. Report the dialogue between Shiva and doctor, by completing the sentence:
Shiva: How is she doing doctor?
Doctor: Your mother will recover quickly.
In response to the question about the well-being of Shiva’s mother, the doctor said that
.
viii. She has been working on the project for a week. (Change into Present Perfect tense)
ix. If I had known you were coming, I would have made a cake. (Change into Simple Past)
x. He says, “I don’t want to play anymore.”
Reported speech:
a) He says that he didn’t want to play anymore.
b) He says that I didn’t want to play anymore.
c) He says that I don’t want to play anymore.
d) He says that he doesn’t want to play anymore.
xi. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line, form a news
report: Education play an important role in building an individual’s personality.

Option no. Error Correction

a play Plays
b an The
c in For
d an A

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xii. I some wood for the fire while you the salad.
a) was fetching/ have prepared
b) will fetch/ prepare
c) fetch/ are preparing
d) have fetched/ prepared
Q4. Write a descriptive paragraph in about 100-120 words on the basis of given inputs and give a suitable
title to it.
You were giving an exam when the invigilator caught two of your classmates cheating. Describe the
situation. (5)
Q5. As a Class IX student following the news, write a diary entry capturing your concern and observations
about these economic tensions, how they affect your family or community, and your hopes for peaceful
resolution and India’s economic resilience. (100–120 words) (5)

SECTION C- LITERATURE
Q 6. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow: (ANY ONE) (5)
A) Rush hour crowd Jostle for position on the underground train platform. A slight girl, looking younger
than her 17 years, was nervous yet excited and felt the vibrations of the approaching train. It was her first day
at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London and daunting enough for any teenager fresh from a
Scottish farm. But this aspiring musician face the bigger challenge than most: she was profoundly deaf.( The
Sound Of Music)
i. How old was Evelyn when she went to Royal Academy of music?
a.17 years
b.10 years
c.13 years
d.15 years
ii. How did Evelyn feel at the underground train platform?
iii. State whether the following statement is True / False.
The first day in a great and renowned institution like The Royal Academy of Music was like a challenge to
Evelyn Glennie.
iv. Fill in the blank with one word.
Evelyn Glennie wanted to become .
OR
B) His bright eyes sparkled with mischief beneath deep-set eyebrows, and his teeth, which were a pearly white,
were very often displayed in a smile that frightened the life out of elderly Anglo-lndian ladies. But his hands
looked dried-up as though they had been pickled in the sun for many years. Yet his fingers were quick and
wicked; and his tail, while adding to his good looks (Grandfather believed a tail would add to anyone’s good
looks), also served as a third hand. He could use it to hang from a branch; and it was capable of scooping up
any delicacy that might be out of reach of his hands.(The Adventures of Toto)
i. Name the chapter from which this extract has been taken. (1)
ii. Who is the author of this chapter? (1)
iii. Grandfather believed that a adds good looks to anybody. (1)
iv. Give a brief description of Toto, the monkey. (2)

Q 7. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow: (ANY ONE) (5)
A) Every tinkle on the shingles
Has in echo in the heart:
And a thousand dreamy fancies

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 Into Busy being start,
And a thousand recollections
Weave their air - threads into woof,
As I listen to the patter
Of the rain upon the roof.(The Rain On The Roof)
i. What makes an echo in the poet's heart? (1)
a. The sound of raindrops on the roof
b. The ringing bells of the church
c. The melodious voice of a little girl
d. The chirping of the birds
ii. What rises in the poet's mind? (2)
iii. Which literary device is used in the line ‘All I listen to the patter’? (1)
iv. Fill in the blank with one word only. (1)
The falling creates immense pleasure in the poet’s heart.
OR
B) Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveller, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth(‘The Road Not Taken’)
i. What does ‘yellow wood’ mean? (1)
(a) falling leaves
(b) forest with yellow leaves in the autumn season
(c) wood yellow in color
(d) None of the above
ii. “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood.” What do the two roads indicate here? What was the poet’s
dilemma? (2)
iii. What does the poet’s decision of taking less travelled road signify? (1)
iv. Bring out the symbolism in the poem ‘The Road Not Taken’. (1)

Q8. Answer ANY FOUR of the following questions in about 40-50 words each: (3x4=12)
i Why did the pungi become a generic name for “reeded noisemakers”? (The Sound of Music)
ii What kind of dreams did Kezia usually have? (The Little Girl)
iii Why did Einstein’s playmates call him “Brother Boring”? (The Truly Beautiful Mind)
iv. What is the poet’s advice to people in the poem ‘Wind’ ?
v. Why was Margie's mechanical teacher sent to the County inspector? (The Fun They had.)

Q9. Answer ANY TWO of the following questions in about 40-50 words each: (2x3=6)

i. How did Iswaran pass his time in Mahindra's absence? (Ishwaran The Story Teller)
ii. Who was grandfather's travelling mate to Saharanpur? How did he try to keep his presence a secret
? (Adventures of Toto)
iii. When does the child realise that he has lost his way? How have his anxiety and insecurity been described?
(The Lost Child).
Q10. Answer ANY ONE of the following questions in about 100-120 words: (1x6=6)
i.The chapter shows Einstein as not just a brilliant scientist but also a humanitarian and peace-lover. How
does his life teach us that true greatness lies in combining intelligence with human values? Support your
answer with examples.
ii. 'Cruel and harsh attitude is not enough to inculcate values and discipline among the children'. Elaborate it
with the reference to the story ' The Little Girl",
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Q11. Answer ANY ONE of the following questions in about 100-120 words. (1x6=6)
i. Compare the attitude of the child before and after his separation from his parent in the story “The Lost
Child”. (The Lost Child).
ii. “Iswaran was a good cook as well as a good story teller “Elaborate with the help of examples. (Iswaran
The Story Teller)

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