MODEL QUESTION PAPER – 2019
CLASS IX – ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
CBSE STYLE PRACTICE SET – 2
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 the questions carefully before answering.
- Answer according to the marks allotted.
- This is an original practice paper based on the 2019-style pattern.
(20 Marks)
Q1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions. (8 Marks)
Trees are among the most useful gifts of nature. They provide oxygen, reduce pollution and give shelter to birds and animals. Their roots help hold the soil together and prevent soil erosion. Trees also provide fruits, wood, medicines and shade.
Unfortunately, large numbers of trees are cut down every year. The loss of forests affects rainfall, wildlife and the quality of air. Planting trees is important, but protecting existing forests is equally necessary. Every citizen should understand the importance of trees and contribute towards protecting them.
(a) Mention any two benefits of trees.
(b) How do trees help prevent soil erosion?
(c) What happens when forests are destroyed?
(d) Why is protecting existing forests important?
(e) Find a word from the passage meaning “a place where an animal lives”.
(f) Find the opposite of “protecting”.
(g) Give a suitable title to the passage.
(h) What should every citizen do?
Q2. Read the following passage and answer the questions. (12 Marks)
Sport is an important part of a student’s life. It keeps the body fit and also develops qualities such as discipline, teamwork and leadership. Students who regularly participate in sports often learn how to accept both victory and defeat.
Sports also provide relief from the pressure of studies. They refresh the mind and improve concentration. Team games teach students to cooperate with others and understand the importance of working towards a common goal.
However, sports should be balanced with academic activities. A good student should give proper time to studies, rest and physical activity. Such a balanced routine can lead to a healthy and successful life.
(a) What qualities can sports develop?
(b) How do sports help students deal with pressure?
(c) What do team games teach?
(d) Why should sports and studies be balanced?
(e) What does a balanced routine lead to?
(f) Find a word meaning “working together”.
(g) Find the opposite of “defeat”.
(h) Give a suitable title to the passage.
(30 Marks)
Q3. Write an article in about 100–150 words on “Importance of Discipline in Student Life”. (8 Marks)
Q4. Write a story in about 150–200 words using the following beginning: (10 Marks)
“One morning, while going to school, I saw an old man standing alone near the bus stop…”
Q5. Fill in the blanks with suitable forms of the verbs given in brackets. (4 Marks)
(a) She ________ to music every evening. (listen)
(b) They ________ cricket when I arrived. (play)
(c) I ________ this book twice. (read)
(d) He ________ Delhi next month. (visit)
Q6. Rearrange the following words to form meaningful sentences. (4 Marks)
(a) health / wealth / is / than / better
(b) should / always / elders / respect / we
(c) beautiful / Kashmir / very / is
(d) hard / success / work / requires
Q7. Change the following sentences into reported speech. (4 Marks)
(a) Sita said, “I am happy.”
(b) The teacher said to me, “Do your work.”
(c) Rahul said, “I have lost my pen.”
(d) Mother said, “We will visit Delhi tomorrow.”
(30 Marks)
Q8. Answer any five of the following questions in 30–40 words each. (5 × 2 = 10 Marks)
(a) What was unusual about Margie’s school?
(b) Why was Evelyn determined to continue learning music?
(c) Why did Kezia’s grandmother ask her to make a gift for her father?
(d) What made the Happy Prince unhappy?
(e) What was special about Bismillah Khan’s relationship with the shehnai?
(f) Why did the child in “The Lost Child” stop asking for the things he wanted?
Q9. Read the following original practice extract and answer the questions. (5 Marks)
Its journey never stops or ends.
It passes fields and quiet towns,
And carries dreams of distant friends.
(a) What flows beneath the sun?
(b) Does the river stop its journey?
(c) What places does the river pass?
(d) Write one pair of rhyming words.
(e) What does the river carry?
Q10. Answer any two of the following questions in about 80–100 words. (2 × 5 = 10 Marks)
(a) Describe the old school system presented in “The Fun They Had”.
(b) What qualities of Bismillah Khan made him a great musician?
(c) Explain the importance of the swallow’s sacrifice in “The Happy Prince”.
Q11. Answer the following question in about 80–100 words. (5 Marks)
A person’s true character is revealed during difficult situations. Explain this statement with reference to any character from the prescribed Class 9 English literature.
| Section | Area | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| A | Reading Skills | 20 |
| B | Writing Skills with Grammar | 30 |
| C | Literature | 30 |
| TOTAL | 80 | |