9th Senior boys Merit Academy English Monthly Test

Chap no 2,3,4 Subjective Total Marks 51

Q1. Short Questions (any 5)
1 How do you personally define patriotism? Can you provide an example from your own life or
community that illustrates your definition?
2 The text includes a quote from S.W. Scott about patriotic spirit. What so you think S.W. Scott
means by “a man devoid of patriotic spirit”? Do you agree or disagree with this perspective?
Why?
3 What did you learn about patriotism from this text?
4 Why do you think the poet describes the daffodils as “jocund company”? What impact do they
have on him?
5 How did Hazrat Asma alleviate her blind grandfather’s concern about the family’s wealth?
6 Summarize the key challenges Hazrat Asma faced during the migration and how she overcome
them?
7 Reflect on Hazrat Asma’s self-discipline during the preparation and execution of the migration.
How did her self-discipline contribute to her effective handling of difficult situations?
8 How did Hazrat Asma show respect for herself and others throughout the events described in
the text? Provide specific examples to support your analysis.
Q2. Translate into Urdu (any 2)
A Quaid-e-Azam was a nation builder and great patriot. He wanted to protect the values, culture
and traditions of the Muslims of the subcontinent. He gave the Muslims a sense of identity by
securing a separate homeland for them. He said: “We must develop a sense of patriotism which
galvanizes us all into one united and strong nation.”
B Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair used to say that he had not seen anybody more generous and open
hearted than his aunt Hazrat Ayesha and his mother. Hazrat Asma was so generous that she
sold her inherited garden and gave away all the money to the poor and needy. Nobody ever
returned empty-handed from her doorstep.
C Every night with the pack of food, she would quietly venture towards the rugged mountains in
which lay the cave of Thawr. She took care of the minute details in accomplishing the task. How
difficult it must have been for her to traverse the rocky path at night, with the constant fear of
being detected and caught!
Q3. Write a Summary of poem Daffodils composed by William Wordsworth.
Q4. Write a letter to your brother about the importance of the science subjects.
OR Write a dialogue between brother and sister concerning time.
Q5. Comprehension
King Robert Bruce ruled over Scotland. He had been defeated many times by the English. He ran
for his life and hid himself in a cave. He had lost all hope to win. As he lay there thinking if he
should give up his struggle or not, he saw a spider trying to reach its cobweb in the ceiling of the
cave. It fell down again and again but did not give up its effort. At last, the little creature reached its
home in its ninth attempt. This gave courage to King Bruce. He made up his mind to fight and this
time he won the battle.
QUESTIONS
1 By whom had Robert Bruce been defeated many times?
2 Where did he hide himself?
3 What did he see in the cave?
4 After how many attempts did the spider succeed?
5 What lesson did King Bruce learn from the spider?
Q6. Change of voice
1 They caught the thief. 4 Was the board giving me a gold medal?
2 Why did she give me a box of chocolate? 5 They had done their duty.
3 She was not helping her students.
Q7. Translate into English (any 5)
‫ کیا چاند شام سے چمک رہا تھا ؟‬5 ‫موچی نے میرا جو تا مرمت کیوں نہ کیا؟‬ 1
‫ آدمی کو گولی کہاں ماری گئی ؟‬6 ‫وہ کیوں پیدل چل رہے تھے؟‬ 2
‫ تمام سیاسی لیڈر رہا کیے جارہے تھے۔‬7 ‫ریفری کے سیٹی بجانے سے پہلے ٹیمیں‬ 3
‫میدان میں اتر چکی تھیں ۔‬
‫ لڑائی ہونے سے پہلے دونوں آدمیوں کو‬8 ‫تم اکتوبر سے امتحان کی تیاری کر‬ 4
‫گرفتار کر لیا گیا تھا۔‬ ‫رہے تھے۔‬
 9th Senior girls Merit Academy English Monthly Test
Chap no 5,6,7 Subjective Total Marks 51
Q1. Short Questions (any 5)
1 How did Taseer fit the jar?
2 Why did has grandfather decide to help Taseer?
3 What is the impact of accurate time management on Taseer’s Performance?
4 How did Taseer’s teachers and parents feel about his time management issues?
5 How does the growth of women-led businesses in Pakistan contribute to economic development
and job creation, especially in rural areas?
6 What role does e-commerce play in overcoming mobility and societal barriers for women
entrepreneurs in Pakistan?
7 What impact does women’s entrepreneurship have on community development, and how can it
be leveraged to address local issues such as education and healthcare?
8 In what ways does the participation of women in entrepreneurship challenge gender stereotype
and promote gender equality in society?
Q2. Translate into Urdu (any 2)
A Entrepreneurship offers women the opportunity to realise their full potential. Whether in
historical times or the modern era, women entrepreneurs have shown that they can overcome
obstacles and lead successful ventures. By supporting women’s entrepreneurship and
addressing the barriers they face, society can unlock the potential of half its population, paving
the way for a brighter future.
B In modern-day Pakistan, women entrepreneurs are playing an increasingly important role in
various sectors of the economy. From bustling urban centres like Karachi and Lahore to smaller
towns and rural areas, women are making strides in fields such as fashion, technology, food,
education and crafts. Women-led businesses have become more visible, with many female
entrepreneurs finding success through determination and innovation.
C He told Taseer to understand the value of time. He also advised prioritising his tasks and
focusing on what’s truly important. He helped him make a schedule, setting aside time for his
schoolwork, chores and family activities. The grandfather also allocated time for his hobbies
and relaxation but only after the big tasks had been completed.
Q3. Write a Summary of poem IF composed by Rudyard Kipling.
Q4. Write a letter to your mother about the test you have just taken.
OR Write a dialogue between brother and sister concerning time.
Q5. Comprehension
Once a stag was drinking at a stream. He happened to see his reflection in the water. He was
pleased to see his beautiful horns, but when he saw his thin legs, he felt sad as he thought they
were ugly. Suddenly, he saw a pack of hounds at a distance. He ran as fast as his legs could help
him. Soon he left the hounds far behind. He had to pass through a thick forest of bushes. His horns
got caught in a bush. He tried hard to pull his horns out of it but all in vain. By now the hounds had
come up. They fell upon him and tore him to pieces.
QUESTIONS
1 What was the stag doing?
2 What did he see in the water?
3 Why was he pleased?
4 What made him sad?
5 How did his legs help him?
Q6. Change of voice
1 They caught the thief. 4 Was the board giving me a gold medal?
2 Why did she give me a box of chocolate? 5 They had done their duty.
3 She was not helping her students.
Q7. Translate into English (any 5)
‫موچی نے میرا جو تا مرمت کیوں نہ کیا؟‬ 5 ‫دادی اماں نے ہمیں عجیب کہانی سنائی۔‬ 1
‫کیا چاند شام سے چمک رہا تھا ؟‬ 6 ‫میں کتاب سے نقل نہیں کر رہا تھا۔‬ 2
‫تمام سیاسی لیڈر رہا کیے جارہے تھے۔‬ 7 ‫کام وقت سے پہلے مکمل کر لیا گیا۔‬ 3
‫میں نے ایسی دلچسپ کہانی پہلے نہیں‬ 8 ‫ہم گہری نیند سور ہے تھے۔‬ 4
‫سنی تھی۔‬
 9th Senior boys Merit Academy English Monthly Test
Chap no 2,3,4 Objective Total Marks 24
Correct use of verb
1 Honesty never ___ unrewarded.
A Go B Went C Goes D Going
2 She ___ a song in tomorrow’s party.
A Sings B Will sing C Was singing D Sang
3 He ___ for a doctor 20 minutes ago.
A Sent B Send C Is sending D Has sent
4 When the lights went out, they ___ to install solar system.
A Will plan B Plan C Planned D Were planning
5 I ___ this game by the time rain begins.
A Had finished B Will finish C Shall have finished D Finished
Choose correct spelling
6.A Violently B Vaiolently C Veolintly D Violantly
7.A Ginerous B Ganerous C Gunerous D Generous
8.A Soverignty B Sovriegnty C Sovereignty D Severignty
9.A Seprit B Spirit C Siprit D Sperit
Choose correct option
10 Perilous means:
A Lovely B Thrilled C Dangerous D Cheerful
11 Venture means:
A Undertake B Surprised C Advance D Luxury
12 Integrity means:
A Hate B Virtue C Loathe D Sluggish
13 Galvanize means:
A Revenge B Respectful C Reaction D Motivate
14 Out-did means:
A Surpass B Similar C Out-dated D Reduce
Choose correct option according to grammar
15 Reading novels is my passion.
A Infinitive B Gerund C Past participle D Present participle
16 Dancing girls are looking for their dresses.
A Infinitive B Gerund C Past participle D Present participle
17 I made them work hard.
A Infinitive B Gerund C Past participle D Present participle
18 She will be here in time.
A Linking verb B Modal verb C Finite verb D Regular verb
19 He chased after his dreams.
A Irregular verb B Transitive verb C Intransitive verb D Non-Finite verb
Do as directed
1 The power outage lasted for hours leading the food in the fridge spoiled.
Cause
Effect

2 Neighbours complained about the incessant barking of the dogs, which lasted all night. Find
inferred meaning of underline word by observing context clue.
Loud Unpleasant Continuous

3. Alaas! She ruined herself due to her arrogant behaviour. Label the underline words parts of
speech.
Alaas Herself Arrogant Behaviou
r

4. The village where I grew up is peaceful. Determine the underline

clause.
5. What she said surprised everyone. Determine the underline clause.