Half Yearly Examination (2025-26)
Class-9
Subject -English
Time-3hour. MM- 80
Attempt all the questions
Q-1 Read the following text carefully and answer the following question:
1-The difference in the ways of thinking and perception in the people of two
different generations, which results in behavioural differences and
sometimes ,conflict among them is usually called generation gap.
2-Generation gap is generally seen in the family between parents and their
children. It is not only because of the gap in age but also because of the way
parents react to a particular situation. Children, being very young and
immature, do not understand the way of thinking of their parents. In many
cases, the parents, even if they are mature ,do not emphasize with the
changing values and thinking pattern of the modern world. This creates a
communication gap between the two generations.
3-Generation gap between parents and children is mostly caused by parents
themselves. They do not talk openly to their children and do not take part in
solving their problems .This behaviour gives the impression about parents
being authoritative person, because they only dictate without understanding
the problems faced by their children. As a result ,the children become
mentally isolated from their parents .Some parents become so busy with
their work that day do not spend quality time with their family ,which makes
them completely unaware about how their children are growing, what kind of
mentality is being developed in them, and so on. This ultimately creates a
gap between them. They only realise it when it is too late.
4-Changes in technology have led to the generation gap in this modern
world. Children tend to spend most of their time with their digital devices and
are so busy with social media, that day do not discuss their problems with
their parents. The internet provides solution to most of the worldly problems.
So, children instead of contacting their own parents seek the help of Internet
in case of any problem, thus again reducing the communication leading to a
generation gap between them.
5-The generation gap has greatly increased these days because the time is
changing fast and people find it difficult to cope up with this change. To
overcome this problem, the parents should show some interest in all matters
of their children and deal with them positively instead of just scolding them
and leaving them alone to deal with their problems. Giving time to the
children ,having open communication and allowing the child to feel free and
not in any kind of pressure ,will eventually reduce the generation gap to a
tolerable extent.
(a) With the advancement of technology, children spend most of their time.
(1)
(1) With their friends (2) in educational surfing (3) with digital devices.
(b) What are some factors contributing to the generation gap between
parents and children according to the passage answer in about 40 words (2)
(c)Complete the sentence appropriately: The generation gap between
parents and children is often caused by a lack of ___and ___leading to a
communication gap and misunderstanding.(1)
(d) Which word are phrase from the passage means the same as ‘
engrossed’?(1)
(e)Complete the sentence appropriately.(1)
Most of the parents do not spend ___time with their family.
(f) According to the above passage how does the rapid pace of change in
society contribute to the increasing generation gap, and what steps can
individuals take to bridge this gap and foster better understanding between
different generations? answer in about 40 words(2)
(g) What steps should be taken by parents to brisk the generation gap? (2)
Q-2 Read the following paragraph carefully and answer the following
questions:
[Link] life changes constantly over time. Mobile phones were previously
seen only among few high class people and were considered as something
lavish. Then slowly, even the average or the common men on the street, like
a cobbler or vegetable vendor, could be seen having a cell phone. In the
world today, even young kids and school going children are found easily
chatting away on their mobile phones .Now kids as young as 7 and 8 too
have started owning a mobile phone. Welcome to the new age world!
2. Studies recommend that mobile phones should only be given to children
about 16 years of age. Children below the age of 16 should not be given
mobile phones since their brain is too sensitive to withstand the effects of
mobile radiation. Since the tissues in the brain and body are still developing,
these radiation can cause cell damage. Due to the absorption of
radiation ,children can have severe health issues .Although , adults also get
affected by these radiation it will be more severe in children because of
increased absorption of these radiations level. Experts also believe there is a
link between childhood cancer and mobile phone uses among children.
3-A survey was conducted to get the views of the parents and teachers as to
whether the children below 16 years of age should be given mobiles or not.
The responses received were formulated into a Pie diagram as under:
(a) Complete the sentence appropriately : “In the world today even young
kids and school going children are found busily chatting away on their
mobile phones, indicating that mobile phone uses has become common
among___”.(1)
(b)Fill in the blanks with an appropriate response. According to studies,
children below the age of 16 should not be given mobile phones due to
the sensitivity of their brain and body tissues ,as their developing cells
are more susceptible to____(1)
(c) Justify the statement: “ Mobile phone radiation can have more severe
health effects on children below the age of 16 compared to adults.”(2)
(d)According to the graph, what percentage of parents and teachers are
against giving mobile phones to students in any situation?(1)
(e) Infer from the passage: Are mobile phones becoming increasingly
common among younger age groups?(1)
(f) Pick out the word or phrase from the passage which means the same as
‘extravagant’( used in Para-1).(1)
(g)Considering the potential help risks associated with mobile phone
radiation for children, what measures could be taken to address this
issue while still allowing children to benefit from mobile phone usage.(2)
(h)How does a mobile phone affect the health of young children?(1)
Section -B
Q-3 (A) Transform the following direct speech into indirect speech.(2)
(a) The spokesman said, “ I cannot understand why billiards has been
prohibited.”
(b) The spectator said to the young athlete, “ You have broken all records.”
B-Identify the error and supply the correction for the following sentence.(2)
(a) Every people went to welcome the Indian cricket team.
(b)Sita could not understands what the teacher was saying.
C-Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct option.(3)
(a) Is there__ food left in the fridge. (many/ any)
(b)I have __ money.(some/any)
(c) I saw ___students out of the school gate.(many/much)
D-Select the correct option to fill in the blanks for the given line to
complete the statement.(2)
* I met Mohan when ___to the post office.
(a) Is going (b) was going (b) has gone
*The Earth __ around the sun.
(a) revolves(b revolve (c)has revolved
E-Read the conversation between Johnson and Sara complete the sentence
by reporting Sara’s reply correctly.(1)
Johnson: What is bothering you? You seem upset Sara: I lost my wallet on
the way home.
Johnson ask Sara what was bothering her. Sara replied that__
Q-4 Write the description of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel developing the
paragraph on the hints given below5)
[ birth :31st October 1875, Nadiad ,Gujarat ;brought up in
countryside ;influential leader ,United 565 princely states ;ordered to
reconstruct Somnath temple; health decline in 1950 ,died on December
15,1950; awarded Bharat Ratna in 1991]
Q-5 Every drop counts. Let's not waste so that other may survive. Develop a
story in about 100 -120 words with a suitable title. OR(5)
You along with your friends went for visible rafting in Rishikesh Write a
diary entry in about 100 - 120 words describing about your experience
Section -C
Q-6 Section- C (Language through Literature)
Q-6 Read the given extracts and answer the questions.(5)
They turned the pages which were yellow and crinkly, and it was awfully funny to read words that stood still
instead of moving the way they were supposed to,on a screen, you know . And then when they turn back to the
page before, it had the same words on it that it had had they read it the first time.
(1) What did yellow and crinkly showed about the time of the book?(1)
(2) What was funny for them?(1)
(3) What did Margie and Tommy do with the real book?(2)
(4) Find a word from the passage which means ‘meant’.(1)
Q-7 Read the given extracts and answer the questions.(5)
I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree,
And a small cabin build there ,of clay and wattles made:
Nine bean rows will I have there, a hive for the honeybee,
And live alone in the bee- loud glade.
(1) What does the poet wish to build?
(2) Where does the poet wish to go?
(3) What does the poet wish to grow?
(4) Name the poem and poet.
(5) Write rhyming scheme of the paragraph and poetic device used in fourth line.
8 Answer any four of the following five questions in about 40-50 words(12).
(1) What happened on a Sunday afternoon?How did Keziabehave?
(2) How did Bismillah Khan bring shehnai on the international scene?
(3) How did Evelyn Glennie’s mother realize that she was losing her hearing power?
(4) How was Albert uncommon as a child?How did he spend his time?
(5) Where had the snake landed on the narrator?How dangerous was the whole situation?
Q-9 Answer any two of the following three question in about 40 to 50 words. (6)
(1) What were the things which fascinated the child as he entered the fair?
(2) How does Toto come to grandfather's private zoo?
(3) Name all the people who are tried in the kings court and give the reasons for their trial?
Q-10 Answer anyone of the following two question in about 100- 120 words(6).
( A) How did Margie and Tommy react to the real book when they find it?
OR
(B) Describe Einstein's contribution in the field of science.
Q-11 Answer anyone of the following two question in about 100 -120 words.(6)
(A) What did Iswaran do after Mahendra left for work?
OR
(B)How did Guru manage to save his disciple’s life?
