101/IX/SA2/13/B1

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Secondary School Examination [ClassIX/2011]
Summative Assessment II

Marking Scheme ENGLISH Communicative

Total No. of Pages : 6
General Instructions :
Please note that the questions are numbered in continuation from 1 to 15
1.

Marking of the entire script should be done by one teacher. All answers in all the scripts
should be marked section wise.

2.

In the Marking Scheme, a slash (/) indicates alternative answers; any one such answer
be counted as correct.

3.

Brackets ( ) indicate optional information ; the marks be awarded whether the part in
brackets is included or not.

4.

If a student writes an answer which is not given in the Marking Scheme but which is
equally acceptable, full marks be awarded.

5.

Students should not be penalized if they do not follow the order of the section/question
while answering.

6.

In questions requiring word limit, no marks be deducted for exceeding the word limit.

7.

The Marking Scheme carries only suggested value points for the answers. These are
only guidelines and do not constitute the complete answer. The students can have
their own expression and if the expression is correct marks should be awarded
accordingly.

8.

In case where no answers are given or answers are found wrong in this Marking Scheme,
correct answers may be found and used for valuation purpose.

SECTION - A
(Reading - 20 Marks)
1.

Objective : Local and global comprehension of a poem.

Marking : 5 marks - 1 mark for each correct answer.
No penalty for spelling, punctuation or grammar mistakes.

2.

(a)

mischievous/ naughty

(b)

pity/ help

(c)

expect/ demand

(d)

exploit/ detect/ know

(e)

carefree

Objective : To identify the main points of the text

Marking : 5 marks - 1 mark for each correct answer.
No penalty for spelling, punctuation or grammar mistakes.

3.

(1)

their falling prey to tooth problems/ not following healthy oral practices

(2)

brushing your teeth twice a day and visiting the dentist once in six months

(3)

removal of tooth and surgery

(4)

dietary habits

(5)

declining and spiralling

Objective : To identify the main points of the text

Marking : 5 marks - 1 mark for each correct answer.
No penalty for spelling, punctuation or grammar mistakes.

4.

1.

we havent learnt any manners to use it sensibly

2.

realistic

3.

use of technology for personal reasons

4.

The youth become upset without their favourite technology

5.

skewed

Objective : To identify the main points of the text

Marking : 5 marks - 1 mark for each correct answer.
No penalty for spelling, punctuation or grammar mistakes.
(1)

tired but happy

(2)

other boys were still writing the paper

(3)

Rajam was continuously writing their paper

(4)

silence in spite of human sounds

(5)

abstracted

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SECTION - B
( Writing - 20 Marks )
5.

Objective : To write a coherent dialogue in a concise manner in any suitable way

Marking : 4 marks
Content : 2 marks
Expression Fluency and Accuracy : 2 marks
Under content, credit should be given for the candidates creativity in presenting ideas.
However, some of the following points may be included.

6.

one or two ways to solve the problem

presenting an argument

conclusion of the dialogue

Objective : To write in a style appropriate to a formal letter.

Marking : 8 marks
Content : 4 marks
Fluency : 2 Marks
Accuracy : 2 Marks
Under content credit should be given for the candidates creativity in presenting
ideas.
However, some of the following points may be included.
Value Points :

7.

examples of corruption in sports

money - the only motivation for players

schools to take responsibility to inculcate the right spirit

players drawn towards acting in ads, rather than ethical issues involved in sports

Objective : To write a debate in an appropriate style.

Marking : 8 marks
Content : 4 marks
Fluency : 2 Marks
Accuracy : 2 Marks
Value Points :
Since the question demands the student to take a stand, there can be no fixed
answer.
However due weight age should be given to these aspects :

effective and proper use of language. It needs to be communicative.

addressing the gathering is important.

effective development of arguments in favour/ against the motion

at least four arguments need to be given

conclusion/ ending.

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SECTION - C
(Grammar - 20 Marks)
8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

Marks 4 - Half mark for each correct answer.

(a)

to

(b)

away

(c)

the

(d)

on

(e)

as

(f)

of

(g)

to

(h)

Marks 4 - One mark for each correct answer.

(a)

must not be attempted

(b)

deep fat frying

(c)

must not be heated in sealed containers

(d)

is advised to wear gloves

Marks 4 - Half mark for each correct answer.

(a)

help

helps

(b)

many

much

(c)

and

if

(d)

have

having

(e)

boost

boosted/ boosts

(f)

making

taking

(g)

compliment

complement

(h)

work

working

Marks 4 - One mark for each correct answer.

(a)

The Maharaja sent for her and asked her why she dressed as a boy and had
joined the army

(b)

The Maharaja listened to her and was moved by her story.

(c)

Padma repaid the money and Zorawar was let out of prison.

(d)

Then he arranged Padmas marriage to one of his officers.

Marks 4 - One mark for each correct answer.

(a)

if she could teach him to flap his wings

(b)

to come there the next day

(c)

where he would get wings from

(d)

he could flap his ears instead

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SECTION - D
(Literature - 20 Marks)
13.

(A)

(B)

Oh! I Wish I d Looked After Me Teeth

Marking : 3 marks - one mark for each correct answer.
(a) guilty
(b) She used to eat sweets and toffees in her childhood
(c) Eating too many sweets is not good for dental hygiene
OR
The Bishops Candlesticks
Marking : 3 marks - one mark for each correct answer.
(a) Bishop to convict
(b) Path to escape to Paris
(c) The speaker wants the listener to make a fresh start in life.
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Marking : 3 marks - one mark for each correct answer.
(a) Private Quelch asked this question.
(b) He flaunts his superiority - was quite irritating at times.
(c) His ultimate goal was to get a commission in the army

14.

Marking : 2 marks for each answer.

2 x 4=8
Value Points :
(a) Private Quelch was knowledgeable - read training manuals - other necessary
literature to impress his seniors - did not use the knowledge properly (The Man
who Knew Too Much)
(b) According to Pescud - Colonel, the finest man and the biggest too - they were
the oldest family - In first meeting, Pescud got rattled but managed himself
properly (Best Seller)
(c) Brother, sister care for each other - Persome protective about the bishop - keeps
warning him about people who use his kindness - Bishop loves Persome but his
benevolence towards people is a priority (The Bishops Candlesticks)
(d) Stage of a soldier - takes oaths - is ferocious like a leopard - picks quarrels easily
- short tempered - fights for bubble reputation (The Seven Ages)
(e) The poem ends with a kind of blessing to all - rain bids farewell to all - departs
with love (Song Of The Rain)

15.

(Keeping It from Harold)

Marking : 6 marks
Value Points :

I feel so ashamed, someone else revealed the truth about my job to my son

I cant believe my trainer would do that

I was amazed to see my son so proud of me.

Neither me nor my wife tried to understand Harold

I wish I had known my son more closely

Now I will set things right, I feel so relieved

There would be no financial crises

I am so proud of him
OR

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(The

Seven Ages)
Infancy - man just born - enters the world - is dependent
A school going child - lazy, disinterested to work - studies - a burden
Lovers stage - man falls in love and suffers from pangs of separation - these are
inevitable
Soldiers stage - man works for honour and reputation - can risk his life too
Judge - man grows wise - is fashion conscious - indulges himself in food and
drink
Old age - universal - man becomes dependent - looks funny in his loose clothes
Senility - man on the verge of death - senses weakening - oblivious to the world
outside
The poem charts the course of a mans life

Note :

1.4 marks for content - eight value points to be included - half mark for
each value point
1.2 marks for expression as shown below :

2 marks - Effective organisation with very few errors.

1 mark - Some weaknesses in organisation; fairly frequent

language errors

0 mark - Poor organisation; many language errors

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