SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION

STD - IX
Time: 3 hrs
Date- 19th February 2024 Marks: 80
(ACTIVITY SHEET)
SECTION I: Language Study
Q1. Do as directed: [10 Marks]
1) Pick out the infinitives from the following sentence. (1)
They had to live in a broken house or had to construct a new one.
2) Find out two hidden words of minimum four letters from the word: ‘moulded’ (1)
3) Identify the type of sentence: Haven’t I fetched water from the lake? (1)
4) Use the following phrase in your own sentence: Uttered a cry. (1)
5) Change the voice: We undertook a study of turtles (1)
6) Change the following sentence into indirect narration: (1)
Mom said, “Nothing is impossible, but you have to work hard.”
7) Identify the clause and state its kind:
When they were finally in the street, they could not find a cab. (1)
8) Rewrite as a simple sentence: She tore open the paper and drew out a card. (1)
9) Pick out the modal auxiliary and state its function:
We will attack the city and burn and kill. (1)
10) Change to Future Continuous Tense: The father had kept a record of all the adventures. (1)

SECTION II: Textual Passages

(Reading skills, vocabulary and grammar)
Q2 (A) Read the following passage and do the activities: [10 marks]

The year 2006 saw the beginning of a novel concept - Turtle Festival or Kasav Mahotsava - an
opportunity for tourists to witness the unique spectacle of the hatchling rushing out of the sea. A short film
on turtles and the natural beauty of Konkan were additional features of the festival. At the same time, we
were quite firm on one issue - the hatchlings should not come to even the slightest harm due to this tourist
activity. The tourist were accommodated in the homes of the villagers. The response to this novel concept
of 'homestay' was excellent. A Turtle Friends Club was established in each village, the members being all
the villagers offering 'homestay'. All villages would now offer the same rate for 'homestay'. They gave ten
percent of their income from 'homestay' for the Turtle Protection Fund. The fund would be utilized for the
purpose of protection and conservation of turtles. Modern technology also helped. The festival reached all
corners of the world through the medium of the internet and our website. People around the world began to
contact the small villages of Konkan. More and more villagers came forward to do this work and the number
of 'homestay' families went up to 35. As many as eight hundred people began to visit Velas in the Turtle
season. This meant more business for the villagers. Now they realised that tourism can be a source of
income. Tourists bring in money, and in order to earn that money, it is important to protect the Turtle
hatchlings. This was 'Conservation of Nature through Livelihood in its true sense. Velas became the
project's main success story.
Sahyadri Nisarg Mitra, our organisation believed that it is only the local villagers who can ultimately
offer excellent protection to the local species. If they are given the freedom to do that the conservation
project becomes sustainable.

1
A1. Rewrite the following statements and state whether they are true or false. (2)
1. All villagers offered the same rate for homestay.
2. The tourist were accommodated in hotels.

A2. Answer the following questions: (2)

1. What do the ‘homestay’ families do?
2. Which policy was made mandatory by Sahyadri Nisarg Mitra?

A3. Match the meanings of the following expressions with reference to the passage. (2)
A B
1) Novel concept a) Volunteered
2) Unique spectacle b) New idea
3) Came forward c) Possible to be maintained
4) Become sustainable d) Unusual sight

A4. Do as Directed: (2)

1. The tourists were accommodated in the homes of the villagers. (Rewrite using the noun form of the
underlined word)
2. This meant more business for the villagers. (Rewrite as a negative sentence)

A5. Personal Response: Explain the idea: (2)

‘Conservation of Nature through Livelihood’ briefly, using the example given.

Q2 (B) Read the following passage and do the activities: [10 marks]
Troy was a strong city, strongly protected by its walls and strongly defended by its brave soldiers.
But all the Kings and heroes of Greece had declared war against the Trojans, because Paris, a prince of
Troy, had persuaded Helen, wife of a Greek King Menelaus, to elope with him. He had brought her to Troy.
The Greeks wanted to take revenge on Troy for the wrong done to Menelaus. They sailed to Troy and laid
siege to the city. The Trojans, too fought hard and the siege continued for ten long years. The fighting went
on daily, but the siege did not end. On the one hand, the Greeks could not take the city, and on the other
hand, the Trojans could not force them to sail away. Every day the Trojans came out of their gates and the
Greeks came out of their tents and ships, and the fighting went on. Sometimes there were great battles
between the two armies. Sometimes there were single fights between the two great heroes. Sometimes the
Trojans had the better of it and sometimes the Greeks. But still the fighting went on.
Great heroes on both sides were killed in the course of the war. After leading the defence of his city
for nine years, the brave Hector was at last killed by Achilles, whom none could resist. But Achilles himself
was killed later on by a poisoned arrow that entered his heel, the only part of his body where he could be
wounded.

B1. Answer the following: (2)

What was the cause of the ten-year-old war between the Greeks and the Trojans?

B2. (2)
1. Find the antonyms of the following from the passage: 1) coward 2) dissuade
2. He had brought her to Troy (Rewrite beginning with She ……….)

B3. Make a word chain of four more abstract nouns: (2)

Revenge → _____________ → _____________ → _____________→ _____________
2
B4. Give the correct forms in the table: (2)
NOUN VERB ADJECTIVE
A) defence
B) continue

B5. Why is War never a solution to any problem? Give your opinion. (2)

SECTION III: Poetry

Q3 (A) Read the following extract and do the activities: [5 marks]
A1. Choose the correct option: (1)
In the fell clutch of circumstance, I have not winced nor cried aloud.
a) I fell and cried aloud.
b) I have not expressed my grief even when I had to suffer great pain.
c) I freed myself from a difficult situation and cried.

Out of the night the covers me,

Black as the Pit from pole to pole
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the hell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud
Under the bludgeoning of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed

A2. What does the line ‘My head is bloody but unbowed’ symbolize?’ (2)
A3. Write the rhyme scheme of the poem (1)
A4. ‘Out of the night that covers me’ – Name and explain the figure of speech. (1)

Q3 (B) Read the following poem and write an appreciation of it with the help of the given points in a
paragraph format: [10 marks]
AUTUMN
The autumn comes, a maiden fair
In slenderness and grace,
With nodding rice - stems in her hair
And lilies in her face.
In flowers of grasses she is clad;
And as she moves along,
Birds greet her with their cooing glad
Like a bracelet's tinkling song.
A diadem adorns the night!
Of multitudinous stars;
Her silken robe is white moonlight
Set free from cloudy bars;
And on her face (the radiant moon)
Bewitching smiles are shown:
She seems a slender maid, who soon
Will be a woman grown
By - Kalidas
3
You can use the following points while appreciating the given poem:
• The Title of the poem
• The Poet
• Rhyme scheme
• Figures of speech
• Central Idea / Theme
• Special features
• Favourite line / lines
• Why I like / I don’t like the poem.

SECTION IV: Non-Textual Passages

(Reading skills, vocabulary, grammar and summary)
Q4 (A) Read the following passage and do the activities: [10 marks]
Human and dogs are inseparable for thousands of years and they are dependent on each other for
protection and survival. Relationship between humans and dogs is often characterized by strong emotional
bonds which run both ways. Dogs are very popular as pets and companions. Dog is the ‘Man’s Best Friend’
and a family member. The dog is one of the most loyal, faithful and devoted animals. In earlier days dogs
were kept mainly for hunting and guarding; now they are kept for companionship, protection and
showmanship.
There are millions of people all over the world who ae dog lovers. Puppies need more attention at
their early age. As much as possible try many methods of socialization, such as playing with them, taking
them for walks, expose them to crowds, make them to obey the orders etc.

A1. Fill in with the virtues of dogs: (2)

1. ____________________ 3. ____________________
2. ____________________ 4. ____________________

A2. Methods of socialization of puppies are: (2)

1. ____________________ 3. ____________________
2. ____________________ 4. ____________________

A3. Cross out the odd man: (2)

1. Inseparable, dependent, protection, popular
2. Hunting, guarding, playing, petting
3. Earlier, human, relationship, family
4. Often, mainly, now, emotional

A4. (2)
1. There are millions of people all over the world. (Pick out the determiners and write them)
2. Puppies need more attention. (Rewrite the sentence without hanging its meaning beginning with:
Puppies don’t ………..)

A5. Personal Response. (2)

Should we ban keeping pets? Justify.

4
 SECTION V: Writing Skills
Q5 (A). Letter Writing: - (ANY ONE) (5)

City roads see an increase of 7% in accidents this year. Two-wheelers riders are the worst hit.

A1. Formal Letter A2. Informal Letter

Imagine that your cousin drives a two-wheeler OR Write a letter to the Inspector of traffic
carelessly. Write a letter warning him/her about police requesting him/her to bring out
the risk of rough driving. Also show your concrete solutions to solve the problem
concerns about him/her. mentioned above.

Q5 (B). Dialogue Writing or Interview Questions. (ANY ONE) (5)

B1. Dialogue Letter B2. Interview Questions:

Your friend Aditi has passed the
examination of Homi Bhabha – Bal
Vaidnyanik recently. Write a dialogue
between you and your friend about her
achievement, preparation, the way of her
studies etc.
Kiran Bedi a retired Indian Police Service Officer,
OR Social activist and the first woman to join the
Indian Police Service is the Chief guest of your
annual function. You have been assigned to take
her interview. Prepare a set of 8 questions to take
her interview. You may ask on……. Her
childhood. Her education, beginning of her career,
obstacles in her career, role model, and her future
plans, message for the youngsters.

Q6 (A1). Non-verbal to Verbal: Transfer the information given in the following chart into two short
paragraphs of ‘Advantages of Watching Television’ with the help of the points given. (5)

OR
Q6 (A2). Verbal to Non-Verbal: (5)
Use the following table for your answer.
Pollution Caused by Solution

5
 Pollution is the contamination into the natural environment that causes adverse change. Pollution
levels are increasing day by day. There are various reasons for it. Air pollution is caused chiefly by
industrial pollutants and by increased levels of RSPM due to higher flow of vehicular traffic. Water
pollution is caused to a large extent by industrial effluents and the immersion of POP idols. Sound pollution
levels have increased due to blaring loudspeakers during festive time and increased volume of traffic. In
order to solve the problem of air pollution, the chief method seems to be tree plantation. More and more
citizens and NGO's should take up green causes with civic authorities. We need to Protect our forest and
conserve our mangroves. In order to solve the problem of water pollution, we need to develop effective
waste management techniques. Also eco-friendly idols should be used during festival time. An awareness
by the general populace is very necessary to solve the problem of sound pollution. Strict enforcement of
decibel levels during occasions and festive time by the police is a must.

Q6 (B1). Speech / New Report (ANY ONE) (5)

B1. Prepare a speech to be delivered in an inter school competition. The subject

given to you is ‘Importance of Festivals in Indian Culture.’ Use the
following points:
• Testimony to our diverse tradition or culture.
• An environment of cultural harmony.
• Celebration irrespective of religion, caste and bond of humanity
• Forgetting enmity, bond of love
• Moral, ethical, social values of life environment.

OR
B2. Write a News Report based on the following headline: ‘Leopard injures
three in Chandrapur’.

Q7 (A). Attempt ANY ONE of the following: - (5)

A1. Expand the Theme: Expand any one of the following idea into two
paragraphs:
1. Books are our best friend
2. Alertness and courage are life’s shield
OR

B). Narrate an experience in about 80-100 words beginning with the following
words:
It was Saturday and my parents were not at home. Being alone I could not sleep
peacefully………………………