GWALIOR GLORY HIGH SCHOOL

NEEMCHANDOHA SHIVPURI LINK ROAD, GWALIOR

I PERIODIC TEST (2021 – 22)
CLASS – IX
Subject: - English M.M. : 50 Marks
Time : 01:30hrs
General Instructions:
1. This paper is divided into two parts: A and B. All questions are compulsory.
2. Separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary.
Read these instructions very carefully and follow them.
3. Do not exceed the word limit while answering the questions.

PART- A 25 marks
READING
Q1 Read the passage given below: (1x10=10 marks)
On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer ANY TEN questions from the
twelve that follow.
Tyrannosaurus Rex, also known as T. Rex, lived in what is now western North America. At
the time the T. Rex lived, the continent was known as Larimidia. The T. Rex lived during the
Upper Cretaceous Period, between 85-66 million years ago. The T. Rex is thought to be one
of the last non-flying dinosaurs to live before the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event.
The Tyrannosaurus Rex was one of the largest land predators ever found on earth, reaching
a length of nearly 40 feet and a height of 13 feet at the hips. The T. Rex could weigh
anywhere from four to seven tons. Based on examination of fossils, scientists know that the
T. Rex had a massive skull and a long, heavy tail to support its mass. The arms, although
proportionally very small, were powerful with two clawed digits (like fingers). The hind legs of
this dinosaur were long and powerful. Studies have suggested that the T. Rex possessed
the most powerful bite of any land animal to have lived on Earth.
According to a study by Karl Bates and Peter Falinkgham (2012), the bite of a T. Rex was
three and a half times more powerful than that of a Great White Shark and 15 times more
powerful than the bite of an African Lion. Scientists also believe that the body of the T. Rex
was partially covered in feathers for at least part of its existence on Earth. Scientists are also
not in agreement concerning whether or not the T. Rex was cold-blooded (like a typical
reptile). There is considerable evidence that the T. Rex had some mechanism for
maintaining a more constant body temperature.
The massive head of the T. Rex supported a jaw that was at least four feet thick and which
contained 50-60 teeth, some which could measure up to 9 inches long. Its powerful teeth
were used to extract flesh from its prey and to slice it up once in its mouth. A powerful T.
Rex could eat over 500 pounds of meat and bone in a single bite. Rotting bacteria found to
exist between the teeth of the T. Rex likely gave it a “septic” bite, causing fatal infections in
dinosaurs it wounded but failed to kill. The Tyrannosaurus is thought to have had a very
keen sense of smell.
In 1990, fossil hunter Sue Hendrickson found the most complete fossil of a Tyrannosaurus
Rex skeleton ever found (85 percent complete). It was eventually sold to the Field Museum
of Natural History for $8 million dollars. The museum itself spent over 25,000 man hours
removing rock from the bones.
1. Scientists know that the T. Rex had a massive skull by:
A. examination of fossils.
B. biomechanical calculations and computer models.
C. comparisons with modern animals.
D. A and B together.

2. What can be concluded from the last paragraph?

A. T. Rex skeletons aren’t very expensive
B. Most museums have complete T. Rex skeletons
C. It is easy to remove rock from T. Rex bones
D. Complete T.rex skeletons are very rare.

3. According to the first paragraph, the T. Rex …..

A. lived 10 million years ago
B. lived in Larimidia
C. lived during the Lower Cretaceous Period
D. Was one of the first non-flying dinosaurs to be documented by scientists.

4. Its powerful teeth were used to extract flesh from its prey and to slice it up once in its
mouth. What does the word ‘extract’ mean in the sentence above?
A. believe
B. hunt
C. eat
D. remove

5. Scientists are not in agreement regarding:

A. if the T. Rex was cold-blooded
B. if the T. Rex may be still alive today.
C. if the T. Rex had a stronger bite than the Great White Shark
D. if the T. Rex was the largest dinosaur.

6. Which of the following could be the main idea of the fourth paragraph?
A. The T. rex was a very large dinosaur.
B. The bite of the T. rex was powerful and deadly.
C. The T. rex had as many as 60 teeth.
D. The T. rex had a keen sense of smell.
7. In what way did the author compare the lion and T.rex:
A. By the power of their bites
B. By the thickness of their skin.
C. By the size of their jaws
D. By the size of their teeth.

8. Choose the option that correctly states the two meanings of ‘fatal’, as used in the passage
I. Deadly II. Rare
III. Dangerous IV. Painful
V. Bothersome
A. (V) and (IV) B. (II) and (III)
C. (III) and (V) D. (I) and (III)

9. What is NOT True about T. Rex?

A. Some of its teeth could measure 9 inches.
B. It could extract 500 pounds of flesh in a single bite.
C. It had light tail to support its mass.
D. it had a massive head

10. What question is not answered in the first paragraph?

A. Where did the T. Rex live?
B. When did the t. Rex live?
C. Did the T. Rex fly?
D. How large was the T. Rex?

11. The author attempts to __________________ the readers through this passage.
A. Enlighten B. Reprimand
C. Terrorise D. Dishearten
12. Scientists also believe that the body of the T. rex was partially covered in feathers. The word
partially implies that its body was:
I. Partly covered in feathers. II. Entirely covered in feathers
III. Somewhat covered in feathers. IV. Completely covered in feathers.
A. (I) and (IV)
B. (II) and (III)
C. (III) and (I)
D. (III) and (IV)
Q2 Read the extract given below and attempt any three questions only.(1x3=3 marks)
As a five-year-old, Bismillah Khan played Gilli-danda near a pond in the ancient estate of
Dumraon in Bihar. He would regularly go to the nearby Bihariji temple to sing the Bhojpuri
‘Chaitya’, at the end of which he would earn a big laddu weighing 1.25 kg, a prize given by
the local Maharaja. This happened 80 years ago, and the little boy has travelled far to earn
the highest civilian award in India—the Bharat Ratna.
a) Why did he go to the Bihariji temple?
b) What award did he win at the end of the ‘Bhojpuri Chaita’?
c) Which is the highest civilian award in India?
d) Where was Bismillah Khan born?

Q3 Read the extract given below and attempt any three questions only.(1x3=3 marks)
He won’t do what you tell him.
So, come, let’s build strong homes,
Let’s joint the doors firmly.
Practise to firm the body.
Make the heart steadfast.
a. Who does ‘he’ stands for?
b. ‘He won’t do what you tell him’, what does it mean?
c. Why there is a need to make strong homes, firm doors and body?
d. Mention the poetic device used in above lines.

Q 4. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words from the given
options. (1x3=3 marks)
Puppets are among the (a) __________ human made objects in (b) __________ world.
Archaeologists in Egypt and India have (c) __________ jointed clay models that are
operated by pulling their strings, which date back to 4,000 years.
(a) (i) older (ii) oldest (iii) elder
(b) (i) the (ii) an (iii) a
(c) (i) find (ii)found (iii) finding

Q5 Do as directed: (1x3=3 marks)

(a) Red beans and rice ____ my mom's favorite dish. (Choose the correct verb form)
(i) is (ii) are (iii) have
(b) is/situated in/Konark Temple/north-eastern part of Puri/the
(Frame into meaningful sentence)
(c) The red panda is ____ attractive little creature that resembles ___ toy teddy bear.
(Insert suitable articles)
(i) a, an (ii) an, a (iii) an, the
Q6 Fill in the blanks by choosing the best given options: (1x3=3 marks)
(a) French ______ in many parts of the world.
(i) spoken (ii) is spoken (iii) are spoken
(b) If you need_____ help, you can call me.
(i)a few (ii) any (iii)many
(c) Sohan always_____ up late.
(i) get (ii) got (iii) gets

PART B Writing [ 25 marks ]

Q7 You are Nilesh/Nikita. Write a diary entry in about 100-120 words for the day when you were
crossing Yamuna bridge and saw white snow-like thing in the water of Yamuna, which was
actually due to pollution. (5 marks)
Literature
Q8. A) Answer any three of the following questions in about 20-30 words
each : (3x2=6 marks)
1. Why was Margie doing badly in Geography? What did the County Inspector do to help her?
2. Why did Emperor Aurangzeb ban the playing of the pungi and how was it improved?
3. Who was Ron Forbes? How did he help Evelyn to continue with music?
4. Where did Bismillah Khan play the shehnai on 15 August 1947? Why was the event
historic?

B) Answer any two of the following questions in about 20-30 words each: (2x2=4 marks)
1. Why does the lost child lose interest in the things that he had wanted earlier?
2. Where did the child finally decide to ask his parents to let him enjoy the delights at the fair?
3. Do you think the title of the story of ‘The Lost Child’ is appropriate?
Q9. Answer any one of the following questions in about 70-80 words: (1x5=5 marks)
(A) How did Evelyn’s struggle and passion become inspiration for others?
OR
(B) What is the theme or the message of the poem ‘The Road Not Taken’?

Q10 Answer any one of the following questions in about 70-80 words: (1x5=5 marks)

(A) As you know that ‘The Lost Child’ is an open-ended story. Create an interesting, expected
and realistic end for the story.
OR
(B) What all things did the child get attracted to, once he entered the fair? Was he able to get all
the things he desired? What happened when he made a bold request to his parents?