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Kerala Syllabus Std 9 English Model Question Paper Set 3
Time : 2½ hrs.
Score : 80 Marks
Instructions:
- 15 minutes is given as cool-off time. This time is to be used for reading the question paper.
- Attempt the questions according to the instructions.
Questions 1 – 5:
Read the following extract from the story, The Toilet’ and answer the questions that follow. (1 × 5 = 5)
“Soon I got a temporary job in a clothing factory which made clothing for ladies’ boutiques.
I liked the change. The factory closed at 4.30 and then I went to a park near where my sister worked. I waited until 6.30 and then I would sneak into my sister’s room. I had to leave the room before 5.30 (A)m. The bus to the factory was at 7.30.1 had to find something to do for 2 hours. I would go to the public toilet in the park. It was never locked. So I would sit on the toilet seat and read something.”
Question 1.
The narrator got a job in a clothing factory. It was a:
(A) temporary job.
(B) permanent job.
(C) well paid job.
(D) prestigious job.
Answer:
(A) temporary job.
Question 2.
Boutiques are:
(A) beauty parlours.
(B) saloons.
(C) places where ladies learn how to make up.
(D) small shops selling fashionable clothes or accessories.
Answer:
(D) small shops selling fashionable clothes or accessories.
Question 3.
When the factory closed at 4.30, the narrator went to:
(A) the toilet in the factory.
(B) the place where her sister worked.
(C) a park near the place where her sister worked.
(D) the room of her sister.
Answer:
(C) a park near the place where her sister worked.
Question 4.
The public toilet in the park was:
(A) always locked.
(B) never locked.
(C) sometimes locked.
(D) always very dirty.
Answer:
(B) never locked.
Question 5.
The narrator read something
(A) sitting on a bench in the park.
(B) sitting on the ground.
(C) sitting under a tree.
(D) sitting on the toilet seat.
Answer:
(D) sitting on the toilet seat.
Questions 6-10.
Read the following extract from the travel article ‘Waiting for Rain” and answer the questions that follow. (1 × 5 = 5)
“The flight nosed into a cloud, and we rocked with the turbulence outside. A peculiar silence v crept among the passengers, most of whom were young men seeking the green, myriad hues of green pastures of Kerala where it seems everything was in abundance but a labour force and rain. The plane rocked some more, and somewhere behind me, a child wailed in fright: An elderly couple alongside, who had been chatting incessantly, was finally quiet.”
Question 6.
The place was rocking because:
(A) the engine was faulty.
(B) the pilot had lost control.
(C) the passengers were running up and down.
(D) of the disturbances outside.
Answer:
(D) of the disturbances outside.
Question 7.
The majority of the passengers were:
(A) tourists.
(B) students coming home for vacation.
(C) soldiers coming home.
(D) young people looking for jobs.
Answer:
(D) young people looking for jobs.
Question 8.
Kerala lacked:
(A) green pastures.
(B) young people.
(C) a labour force.
(D) rivers.
Answer:
(C) a labour force.
Question 9.
The phrase “myriad hues” means:
(A) many people.
(B) different kinds of scenery.
(C) many colours.
(D) different kinds of hills
Answer:
(C) many colours.
Question 10.
“A child wailed” because:
(A) he was happy.
(B) he wanted to fool his parents.
(C) he wanted to get attention from others.
(D) he was afraid.
Answer:
(D) he was afraid.
Question 11.
Read the following lines about the poem “Nothing Twice” by Wislawa Szymborska and write a note of appreciation focussing on its theme, imagery and poetic devices. (5 × 1 = 5)
It is a lyrical poem of 7 stanzas. The poem tells us that in life nothing happens twice. We are unique. Each day, each night and each moment is unique. A day gone is a day lost. So instead of worrying about the past or fearing for the future, learn to live the present joyfully. We are mere drops in the vast ocean of the universe. It has a fine message for us: Time does not stop for anyone. So without worrying about the past and the future enjoy today. Each person is unique. Nothing twice.
Answer:
“Nothing Twice” is a fine lyrical poem by the renowned Polish poet Wislawa Szymborksa, who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1996. The poem tells us that in life nothing happens twice. We are unique. Each day, each night and each moment is unique. A day gone is a day lost. So instead of worrying about the past or fearing for the future, learn to live the present joyfully. We are mere drops in the vast ocean of the universe.
“Nothing Twice” is a poem of 7 stanzas, each stanza having 4 lines. The poet has used many poetic devices in the poem to make it a fine poem. There are instances of Alliteration: only offered once; it’s in its; nature not. There are also examples of Assonance: treat the fleeting day; seek …beneath. The rhyming scheme is mostly abab. But in the first stanza it is aaba and in the last stanza it is aaaa.
There are superb images in the poem. Visual images are seen in rose, and smiles. Auditory image in “some idle tongue mentions your name”; olfactory image in the scent of the rose; kinaesthetic image in fleeting day and tactile image in “kisses”. There is symbolism in the poem as it symbolises the transient nature of life, the inevitability of death. There are different figures of speech like similes – as if a rose were flung; we’re different just as two drops of water are. There is metaphor when the poet asks “Is it (a rose) a flower or a rock?” Metonymy is seen when the tongue is used to represent a person. We see onomatopoeia in “fleeting”. There are many rhetorical questions. The poem gives us a fine message. Enjoy the present without regretting the past and worrying about the uncertain future. Nothing Twice. We are unique.
Questions 12-16:
Read the following extract from the story, “The Saga of the Tiffin Carriers” and answer the questions that follow. (5 × 1 = 5)
“In 1890, an old Parsi lady in Dadarspoke to Mahadu Iwhaji Bach(A) She wanted him to deliver a tiffin carrier to her husband who worked in the commercial heart of Bombay, the old name for Mumbai. That was the start of the dabbawalas. From those humble beginnings, this Indian organization has grown into a huge network winning admiration from International Business schools and even King Charles of England.”
Question 12.
Who was Mahadu Iwhaji Bacha? He was
(A) a minister who lived in Dadar.
(B) an official in the railway.
(C) an executive in an office in Dadar
(D) an ordinary worker.
Answer:
(D) an ordinary worker.
Question 13.
Where did the husband of the Parsi woman work? He worked:
(A) in a village near Dadar.
(B) in the railway.
(C) in the commercial hub of Mumbai.
(D) in a restaurant.
Answer:
(C) in the commercial hub of Mumbai.
Question 14.
Dabbawalas are the people who take carry ______ to the people who work in the commercial heart of Mumbai.
(A) tiffin
(B) letters
(C) messages
(D) heavy loads
Answer:
(A) tiffin
Question 15.
The organization of the dabbawalas had ____________
(A) a strong beginning.
(B) a powerful beginning.
(C) a popular beginning
(D) a humble beginning
Answer:
(D) a humble beginning
Question 16.
Dabbawalas are unique to ______
(A) England
(B) America
(C) Asia
(D) India
Answer:
(D) India
Questions 17-18:
Answer any ONE of the following. (7 × 1 = 7)
Question 17.
As a tourist to Mumbai, you witnessed the unique and internationally acclaimed dabbawala system at Church-gate station. Write your feelings in your diary.
Answer:
July 20, 2024
During my recent tour of Mumbai what impressed me most was the dabbawala system which is found in no other city in the world. Because of the prohibitive cost of land and the very high rates of rent charged by flat owners, lakhs of employees who work in the heart of Mumbai live far away from their work places. The eateries in the city of Mumbai are too expensive and they are not affordable by most employees. Indians have a dislike for fast foods, salads, and cold food. They want hot, homemade food. So, the Mumbai workers have only two options. One option is to starve through the working day. The other option is to think of someone to deliver your hot, home-cooked meal at your office. The second option is possible because of the dabbawalas.
I saw these dabbawalas, wearing white caps, hurrying into the commuter trains and getting out at terminuses and rushing through crowded roads, carrying coffin-sized crates laden with lunches. They are very disciplined and efficient. They are given rigorous training before they are taken into the system. Punctuality is their unique feature. The dabbawalas ensure the punctuality of the customers by being very strict. If a customer does not bring the tiffin carrier in time, he is given just one more chance. The next time it is delayed, the customer is removed from the list. The dabbawalas collect the empty tin boxes by 2.00 pm. If late, the customer will be excused only once. I was surprised to hear that in Mumbai there are more than 5000 dabbawalas serving more than 200,000 customers. The International Business schools wanted to know
how the dabbawala system worked so punctually and efficiently. Even Prince Charles of England, later King Charles, was impressed by the system.
Question 18.
You and your friends wish appreciate and honour the members of the dabbawala association at the School Annual Day celebrations. Draft a notice informing the public about the event.
Answer:
Questions 19-21:
Answer any TWO of the following questions. (5 × 2 = 10)
Question 19.
The School Annual Day celebration was a feast for the eyes. The highlight of the day was the ceremony to honour the dabbawalas. This was widely reported in the media. Draft the likely news report.
Answer:
DAILY NEWS
Irinjalakuda, 30.7.24: St. Mary’s HSS Irinjalakuda was the hub of activity in the town today. The school was celebrating the School Annual Day. The entire school was decorated with all kinds of colourful balloons, festoons and a triumphal arch. The students and teachers were elegantly dressed for the occasion. The highlight of the celebrations was a function to honour the dabbawalas of Mumbai. The President of the dabbawalas Association had come to attend the function and to receive the honours.
The function was presided over by the Municipal Chairperson. After the welcome speech by the Principal, the Chairperson spoke very highly about the services rendered by the dabbawalas in Mumbai. Tovino Thomas was the celebrity speaker. He elaborated on the working of the dabbawalas in Mumbai. He said there were more than 5000 of them, serving some 2 lakh workers in different parts of Mumbai. The dabbawala service is unique to Mumbai. In no other city in the world can one see such a service. The speaker stressed the punctuality, discipline and efficiency of the system. He informed the gathering that International Business Schools and even the King of England, Charles, appreciated and admired the dabbawala system wondering how the system could be so efficient. He said that the system worked so well because of rigorous training the dabbawalas underwent. They were’ punctual, polite, and efficient in what they did. We can learn our lessons from them.
The Celebrity speaker presented a shawl to the President of dabbawala organization. He also gave a certificate of appreciation to the President.
The President in reply thanked everyone present for showing their love, appreciation and admiration forthe dabbawalas who were unique to Mumbai. He assured the gathering that they will strive harder to make things even better. The function came to a close at 1.00 pm with a Vote of Thanks by the Head of the English Department.
Question 20.
Lush green landscapes, crystal clear beaches and the heavy monsoon made Kerala God’s Own country, However, all these seem to be in danger of extinction. Prepare a speech on the need to protect nature and present it in the class.
Answer:
Respected teacher and my dear classmates,
I am standing before you to speak a few words on the need to protect nature. Kerala is popularly called God’s’Own Country because of its lush green landscapes, crystal clear beaches and the heavy monsoon. Many tourists from all over the world come to see these things and enjoy a few days of leisure. But because of our greed and carelessness we are destroying the lush green landscapes and the crystal clear beaches. Monsoons have become unpredictable because of the climatic changes.
We destroy our beautiful landscape by constructing concrete monstrosities and paving tiles in our yards. Instead of the lush green look, now the landscape has a sickly pale appearance. It is becoming a concrete jungle. Mindless industrialization is spoiling the beauty of the landscape and polluting the atmosphere with all kinds of poisonous gases, smoke and dust. We destroy our crystal clear beaches by throwing all kinds of plastic stuff, empty bottles and other rubbish. Some people use the beach as an open toilet! Who will come to spend their time on such beaches?
We also mindlessly cut down trees for various needs like timber and to use as firewood. Trees hold the soil, preventing it from being easily eroded. Forests are the main sources that give the continuous supply of water to our rivers. If we embark upon large scaled deforestation and mining, even fresh water will become an expensive item.
So, let us love nature and preserve her. We have only one habitat and we should keep it clean and safe for our own sake and the sake of our future generations.
Thank you all!
Question 21.
Read the following extract from the story “Dreams realised” by Mahadev Desai and draft five questions based on it.
“Scores of letters came to Gandhi daily from all parts of Britain and Europe. His old friends and class mates in England came to meet him and renew their friendship. Even celebrities wanted to meet him. When Charlie Chaplin wanted to meet him, Gandhi did not even know who Chaplin was. But when Gandhi was told that Chaplin came from the people and lived for the people and he had made millions laugh, he agreed to meet him. Chaplin had heard about Gandhi’s spinning wheel. The first question Chaplin asked was why Gandhi was against machinery. Gandhi said that the Indian peasants were unemployed for 6 months. In cloth and food every nation should be self-contained. Indians were self-contained and want to be so again.”
Answer:
Questions 22- 25:
Answer any TWO of the following questions. (6 × 2 = 12)
Question 22.
Some details are given about Mahatma Gandhi. Using the details make a profile of Mahatma Gandhi.
Born on : 2 October 1869, at Porbandar, Gujarat
Parents : Karamchand Gandhi and Putlibai Gandhi
Wife : Kasturba
Education : University College London and the Inns of Court School of Law.
Freedom fighter : Satyagraha and ahimsa
Father of the Nation Death : 30 January 1948
Answer:
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in Porbandar, a town in Gujarat in western India on 2 October 1869. His father Karamchand Gandhi was the Diwan of Porbandar state of British Indi(A) His mother Putlibai was Karamchand’s fourth wife. Having born in a Hindu family Gandhi strictly followed vegetarianism and fasting as means of self-purification. At the age of 13 he was married to one year older Kasturb(A) He passed his matriculation exam from Samaldas College, Gujarat. Then he went to England in September 1888 to study law at the university College London and to train as a barrister. He came back to India and then went to South Africa to fight for the rights of the Indians there. He spent many years in South Afric(A) He then became the leader of the Indian National Congress, his weapons were Non-Violence and Satyagrah(A) He was jailed by the British a number of times. But he won freedom for Indi(A) He is the Father if the Nation. He was shot dead by a fanatic named Nathuram Godse on 30 January 1948. The name of Gandhiji will be remembered for ever by grateful Indians. He has written his autobiography: “The Story of My Experiments with Truth”.
Question 23.
In the story “Half a Day” we see different situations which show that human beings need help when they are very young and also when they are very old. Narrate how this is proved in the story by the writer Naguib Mahfouz.
Answer:
In the story “Half a Day” by the Egyptian writer Naguib Mahfouz we notice the changes that happen in a life time. In our age of innocence we see our street lined with gardens. There are extensive fields with crops and fruit trees on both sides of the street. There is the rural atmosphere there with clean air and no pollution. When we are small we tend to consider school as a punishment. We do not want to leave the comfort of our homes. We feel unhappy as things are forced on us.
In our age of growth and learning the setting gets different. We see rich variety as we go to school. There are games and sports there and we learn new things like language and numbers. Our attitude changes. We make friends with boys and girls. We enjoy the delicious food and the nap and we play and learn a lot.
Then comes our age of dependence. We see industrialization and urbanization. High buildings, crowds of people and heavy traffic are everywhere. Our attitude also changes. We feel disturbed, startled and confused. We become dependent on others even to cross a busy street.
Question 24.
In “Half a Day”, the narrator is a young Egyptian boy just old enough to begin attending school. Sketch his character.
Answer:
Question 25.
We see that in “Debts of Gratitude”, many different people played significant role in shaping the Selma Lagerlof s personality. Describe the roles played by:
(i) the writer’s father,
(ii) nature,
(iii) literature,
(iv) art,
(v) her friends and family and
(vi) her readers.
Answer:
Question 26.
Selma Lagerlof has arrived at Stockholm to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature. You are assigned the task of introducing and welcoming her to receive the Award. Write the text of the announcement. (6× 1 = 6)
Answer:
Your Majesties, Your Royal Highnesses, Ladies and Gentlemen,
A Very Good Morning to all of you!
As you are well aware, we all have assembled here to witness the awarding the most popular writer Selma Lagerlof the 1909 Nobel Prize in Literature. We should specially congratulate her as she is the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. She was born on 20 November 1858 in Sweden. After her education at The Royal Advanced female Teacher’s Seminary in Stockholm, she taught in a high school for girls. Her first notable novel was “The Story of Gosta Berling” published when she was 33 years old. This made her very popular not only in Sweden but all over the world. Another famous novel by her was “The Invisible Links” published in 1894. She has thrilled her readers by her fine novels, intricate plots, fine twists, and her excellent characterization.
From among many candidates for the 1909 Nobel Prize in Literature Selma was chosen to be the recipient of the Prize by the Swedish Academy. We welcome her in all joy and happiness. The Secretary of the Academy will speak further about her achievements and her influence in the field of literature.
Thank you.
Questions 27-31:
Read the following extract about Indian Languages and answer the questions that follow. (1 × 5 = 5)
“According to the Census of India 2011 Report, there are a total of 121 languages in Indi(A) Out of 121 languages, 22 languages are recognised as scheduled languages of India as specified in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
Hindi, one of India’s official languages, is the most spoken language in the country, with 52.83 crore speakers. In other words, 43.63% of the total population speaks Hindi. It is followed by Bengali and Marathi in second and third positions respectively.
Question 27.
According to the information here, Hindi is the only official language of India. True or False?
Answer:
False
Question 28.
How many languages are there in India as per the Census of India 2011 Report?
Answer:
121
Question 29.
After Hindi, which is the next most spoken language in India?
Answer:
Bengali
Question 30.
In India there are more Marathi speakers than Bengali speakers. True or False?
Answer:
False
Question 31.
As per the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution, how many scheduled languages do we have?
Answer:
22
Question 32.
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate forms of the phrasal verbs given in brackets. (5 × 1 = 5)
(take off, take after, take away, take in, take back)
(i) I ______ what I said about your behaviour.
(ii) I will ______ my coat. It is quite warm here.
(iii) The boy ______ his father.
(iv) The thief ______ all my costly things.
(v) The policeman immediately ______ every detail of the place.
Answer:
(i) take back,
(ii) take off,
(iii) takes after,
(iv) took away,
(v) took in
Question 33.
Read the dialogue given below and complete the report by transforming the sentences into reported speech. (1 × 4 = 4)
Selina: Have you finished reading the book I gave you?
Nidhi : Yes, I have. Do you want it now?
Selna : No. I don’t. I just wanted to know if you liked it.
Nidhi : Yes, I very much liked it. It is a fantastic story.
Answer:
Selina asked Nidhi if she had finished reading the book she had given her. Nidhi said she had finished it and wanted to know if the book is wanted by her then. Selina said she did not want it but she just wanted to know if she liked it. In reply Nidhi said she liked it very much as it was a fantastic story.
Question 34.
Edit the passage given below. (1 × 5 = 5)
Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) was a South African anti-apartheid activist, politician, and statesmen. He was the countrys first black President, from 1994 to 1999. He was fighting with the freedom and equality of the Blacks and spend 28years in jail. He was a excellent man who sacrificed his happiness and youth for serving his countrymen.
Answer:
Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) was a South African anti-apartheid activist, politician, and statesman. He was the country’s first black President, from 1994 to 1999. He was fighting for the freedom and equality of the Blacks and spent 28 years in jail. He was an excellent man who sacrificed his happiness and youth for serving his countrymen.
Question 35.
Identify the noun phrase in the subject position and the verb phrase from the sentences given below. (1 × 2 = 2)
(i) They did not suddenly find themselves at the top of things.
(ii) Slow and steady wins the race.
Answer:
(i) Noun Phrase – They
Verb Phrase – did not suddenly find themselves at the top of things
(ii) Noun Phrase – Slow and steady
Verb Phrase – wins the race
Question 36.
Fill in the blanks with suitable options given in the brackets. (1 × 4 = 4)
Great men had to scale the heights slowly (a) ______ steadily, inch (b) ______ inch. Success does not come by overnight as (c) ______ surprise. It is the result of proper planning and steady progress. One has (d) ______ sweat to reach the heights.
(a, to, but, by)
Answer:
(a) but
(b) by
(c) a
(d) to