KVS ZONALINSTITUTE OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING CHANDIGARH

PERIODIC TEST II (CUMUATIVE TEST) (2023-24)

ENGLISH (LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE)

CLASS IX

TIME ALLOWED: 3 HRS MAX.MARKS :80

General Instructions:-

i) This question paper is divided into three sections:-

SECTION A (READING) 20 MARKS
SECTION B (WRITING AND GRAMMAR) 30 MARKS
SECTION C (LITERATURE) 30 MARKS

ii) All the questions are compulsory.

iii) You may attempt any section at a time.
iv) All the questions of that particular section must be attempted in a correct order.

SECTION – A READING 20
M
Q.1 Read the given passage below and answer the questions that follow: 8M

It is rare to find someone with good technical and communication skills. People
will judge, evaluate, promote or block you based on your communication skills.
Since habits formed by repeating both good and bad forms of communication, learn
to observe great communicators and adopt their styles and traits — in written and
verbal forms. The art of listening and learning from each and every interaction, is
another secret recipe. Develop the subconscious habit of listening to yourself as you
speak and know when to pause.

Learning what not to say is probably more important than learning what to say. As
your career develops, you will realize that the wise speak less. Speak when you
have value to add, else refrain. Poorly constructed emails with grammatical errors
are acceptable between friends, but they should be seriously avoided while
communicating formally with your seniors. Avoid any communication in an
emotional state when you might say things you will regret later. One unnecessary
word uttered at the wrong time or place can ruin a relationship, career or even your
life. Such is the power of words. If such a thing happens, you should immediately
apologize else it may haunt you for life.

Another problem to overcome is speaking too fast. Since our minds are working
faster than our speech, we are inclined to speak fast. This does not necessarily mean
that the person hearing it will get it any faster. On the contrary, it is always the
reverse. So slow down, and think before you speak. ‗‗When I get ready to speak to
people,‘‘ Abraham Lincoln said, ‗‗I spend two-thirds of the time thinking what they
want to hear and one-third thinking what I want to say.‘‘ Adding humour and wit is
also essential. But realize that not all jokes are funny and observe certain
boundaries. Never say anything that could offend. Remember you are not a
comedian who must offend as many people as you can to Attebe witty.

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 Attempt the following questions :-
(a) Why is it necessary to have good communication skills? 1X8
(b) How can communication skills be developed? =8M
(c) What, according to the writer, should be avoided while communicating
formally with seniors?
(d) Why should one be careful when you tend to be humorous?
(e) What happens when we grow further in our career?
(f)It is rare to find……………………………………………….
(g) Avoid any communication in ……………………
i) during reading ii) watching movie
iii) an emotional state iv) while eating
(h) Develop the subconscious habit of ----------------------- to yourself as you
speak.
i) speaking ii) listening
iii) reading iv) writing

Q.2 Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: 12 M

1. It happens to us all, however hard we may try to delay the process. We grow old.
Cosmetic surgery may remove wrinkles, skin which has loosened may be tightened
by means of a facelift and a hair dresser may dye grey hair a more youthful colour,
but we cannot remain young forever. Advances in medicine have made it possible
for more people to stay alive longer.

2. Age brings intelligence, experience, wisdom and beauty. So why are we so

scared of it? The trouble is that many of us find it impossible to relate to these
worrying facts, unable to face the reality that every day we inch ever closer to our
own dotage. Our older generations experienced the majority of the most tumultuous
century in human history and yet at best we infantilise, at worst outright ignore
them.

3. However, what is important is the quality of life. Some people are lucky to be
taken care of at home whereas others may have to move to residential homes. The
worst pat of ageing that often the mind becomes less alert. As people grow older
they experience short-term memory. Later, some may suffer from dementia, often
in the form of Alzheimer's disease.

4. By no means are all people in this category. Many senior citizens are in the
possession of all their faculties and see retirement as a time of freedom. Not only
that if they have a generous retirement pension, they are likely to be quite well-off
with money to be spent on a holiday and other luxuries. Because of this, both
businesses and government have a new respect for what is known as grey power.
By no means, however, does everyone treat the elderly with great respect.

5. There are some cultures which are noted for the great respect with which they
treat old people, but many people regard the old as having a very low status in
society and treat them accordingly.

2.1 Based upon your reading of the above passage, answer the following questions : 2x4=
a. What does the writer imply by saying 'some people are lucky? 8M
b. Why do we have such an aversion to ageing?
c. What is meant by 'Grey Power'?
d. Why is retirement considered a time of freedom?
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2.2 Do as directed: 1x4=
a. Which word in para 4 means 'liberal'? 4M
i) noble
ii) generous
iii) gentle
iv) simple

b. Which word in para 4 means the same as 'wealthy'?

i) rich
ii) superior
iii) well off
iv) intelligent

c. Many senior citizens see retirement------------------------.

d. As people grow older------------------------------

SECTION ( B ) WRITING AND GRAMMAR 30 M

Q.3 (a) You are Anita/Ankush, a student of class IX. You have been selected for the 8M
school cricket team. Write your feelings in the form of a diary entry in 100 – 150
words using the hints given in the box below:
Selected for school team- will play in tournament – dream coming true- father
recognised my talent – presented an MTS bicycle

OR

(b) Write an article on the environmental challenges that the world is facing in
about 100-150 words. Imagine yourself to be Vandana/Rohit. You may include the
points given in the box below along with your own ideas:
Air ,water and soil pollution----global warming----smoke from factories, burning of
fossil fuels etc.--------hazardous impact------ remedial actions required------
spreading awareness

Q.4 Based on the outline given below, write an interesting story in 150-200 words. 10 M
Give a suitable title:

Dark night-quiet jungle-sounds of footsteps-following footprints trail-reached

lonely house-hidden behind trees-entered-shocked to see.

OR
Complete the following story in about 150-200 words and give a suitable title to it:-
I was walking alone near the sea beach, when suddenly I heard someone
sobbing……..

Q.5 Fill in the following blanks choosing the most appropriate option from the ones 1x4=
given below. Write the answers in your answer sheet against the correct blank 4M
numbers.

Rivers are considered holy (i)____India but they are hardly treated

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 (ii)_____respect. All kind of dust and filth find (iii)____way into the rivers. If we
have to treat and purify the water (iv)_______drinking it, how can the fish survive
in such water?

(i) (a) of (b) after (c) in (d) at

(ii) (a) as (b) for (c) in (d) with
(iii) (a) my (b) its (c) his (d) your
(iv) (a) for (b) in (c) with (d) before

Q.6 The following passage has not been edited. One word is missing from each line. 1X4
Write the missing word along with the word that comes before it and the word that =4M
comes after it in your answer- sheet.

Word Missing Word

Before Word After
Making a cartoon an art that cartoon is an
requires a combination hard work, (a) .............. ......... .........
training a sense of humour. (b) ............. ......... .........
Cartoonists say the cartoons that (c) .............. ......... .........
make us laugh most are time taking. (d) .............. ......... ........

Q.7 Rearrange the following words or phrases into meaningful sentences : 1X4
a. is the negative outcome /obesity/changing lifestyle/socio-economic =4M
status/of/improving/and/our.
b. more/unhealthy food/more/we eat/and/nowadays,
c. suffer/physical/obese children/mental/and/from/problems/both
d. eating habits/schools/healthy/must provide/that promotes/an environment.

SECTION C (LITERATURE) 30 MARKS

Q.8 a) Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. Write the 1X4
answer in your answer sheet in one or two lines only. =4M

He won‘t do what you tell him.

So, come. let‘s build strong homes,
Let‘s joint the doors firmly.
Practice to firm the body.
Make the heart steadfast.
Do this, and the wind will be friends with us.
a) What does the poet ask the people to do?
b) What will happen after doing that?
c) How should we keep our heart?
d) Find the synonym of the word‗unmoved‘ from the above stanza.
OR
b) Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. Write the
answer in your answer sheet in one or two lines only.

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 The headmaster once told his father that what Einstein chose a profession would
not matter, because ―he‗ll never make a success at anything.‖ Einstein began
learning to play the violin at the age of six, because his mother wanted him to.

a)Who said ‗Albert would never make a success at anything?

b ) Should he have said such words to him?
c) At what age did Einstein begin learning to play the violin?
d) What did Einstein‘s mother want him to become?
Q.9 a) Answer the following questions (Any three) in about 30-40 words: 3X2
=6M
1) Who decided to improve on the quality of the 'Pungi'? Did he succeed in his
endeavour?
2) In what ways did Kezia‘s grandmother encourage her to get to know her
father better?
3) Where was Margie‘s school? Did she have any classmates?
4) What pleasure does one gain from the rain falling on the roof?

b) Answer the following questions ( Any two) in about 30-40 words: 2X2
=4M
1) When does the disciple remember the words of his Guru?
2) When the Swallow died, what unusual thing happened?
3) How did the child react when there was no sign of his parents?
Q.10 Attempt any one out of the two long answer type questions in 100-150 words: 8M
A fearful situation makes us lose our senses. Express your views with reference to
'The Snake and the Mirror' on the doctor's reaction.
OR
What do you learn about APJ. Abdul Kalam‘s family from the lesson ―My
Childhood‖?
Q.11 Attempt any one out of the two long answer type questions in 100-150 words: 8M
a) How was Toto an expensive deal for grandfather?
OR
b) How did the guru manage to save his disciple‘s life? What does it reveal about
the King and his minister?

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