Annual Examination – 2019
Class IX – English Language & Literature
CBSE Pattern Practice Set – 3
Time Allowed: 3 Hours | Maximum Marks: 80
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
- The question paper is divided into three sections – A, B and C.
- All questions are compulsory unless internal choice is given.
- Read every question carefully before answering.
- Answer the questions according to the marks allotted.
- Maintain proper presentation and handwriting.
- This is an original practice paper prepared in CBSE-style format.
(20 Marks)
Time is one of the most precious things in human life. Once a moment has passed, it cannot be brought back. Successful people understand the value of time and use it wisely. They prepare schedules, set priorities and avoid unnecessary activities.
Students especially need to learn the proper use of time. Regular study, sufficient rest and recreational activities should all have a place in their daily routine. A student who manages time properly can complete work without unnecessary stress. Good time management also develops discipline and confidence.
(a) Why is time considered precious?
(b) What do successful people do with their time?
(c) Why should students manage their time properly?
(d) Find a word from the passage meaning “important things that should be dealt with first.”
(e) Give a suitable title to the passage.
Exercise is important for maintaining a healthy and active life. Regular physical activity helps the body remain strong and also improves concentration. Walking, cycling, swimming and outdoor games are simple activities that can become part of a daily routine.
Students often spend many hours sitting in classrooms or using electronic devices. Too much sitting and too little physical activity can make a person feel tired. Therefore, students should balance study with regular movement and outdoor activities.
(a) Why is exercise important?
(b) Name any two physical activities mentioned in the passage.
(c) What problem can too much sitting cause?
(d) How can students maintain a balance between study and physical activity?
(e) Find the opposite of the word “active”.
(30 Marks)
(a) Students ________ obey the rules of their school.
(b) ________ I come inside, sir?
(c) We ________ respect our elders.
(d) You ________ not waste water.
(a) Neither Rohan nor his friends ________ present.
(b) She ________ her work before the teacher arrived.
(c) There ________ a beautiful garden near my house.
(d) He ________ to school when I met him.
(e) My parents ________ in Delhi since 2015.
(a) Mohan said, “I am reading a book.”
(b) The teacher said to Ravi, “Open your notebook.”
(c) She said, “I have completed the project.”
(d) Father said, “I will return tomorrow.”
(e) He said to me, “Where do you live?”
(30 Marks)
(a) What attracted the child at the fair in “The Lost Child”?
(b) How did Bismillah Khan contribute to Indian music?
(c) Why did Kezia’s grandmother encourage her to know her father better?
(d) Why did the swallow decide to stay with the Happy Prince?
(e) What made Einstein different from ordinary students?
Stars appear with gentle light.
Silent clouds move through the sky,
While sleepy birds no longer fly.
(a) When does the moon shine?
(b) What appears in the sky?
(c) What moves through the sky?
(d) Find two rhyming words from the poem.
(e) What are the birds doing?
(a) Describe the important role played by Bismillah Khan in popularising the shehnai.
(b) Describe the transformation in the relationship between Kezia and her father.
(c) What message about kindness and sacrifice do you get from “The Happy Prince”?
Fear often disappears when we understand people better. Explain this statement with reference to the relationship between Kezia and her father.
| Section | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| A | Reading Skills | 20 |
| B | Writing & Grammar | 30 |
| C | Literature | 30 |
| TOTAL | 80 | |