NAME OF THE SCHOOL________________________________________.
TIME : 2:30 Hrs. 9th std SUMMATIVE-ASSESSMENT-1, -2019-20. Max. Marks – 90
SUBJECT-ENGLISH
I. Four alternatives are given for each of the following questions / incomplete statements. Only one of
them is correct or most appropriate. Choose the correct alternative and write the complete answer along
with its letter of alphabet.
4X1=4
1. Choose the appropriate question tag and fill in the blank :
Renuka goes to school …………………….. ?
a) did she? b) does she ? c) doesn’t she? d) didn’t she ?
2. Read the conversation and fill in the blank with correct ‘If clause’ choosing from the given alternatives
Ravi : What is your percentage in II PUC ?
Sanju : I got only 56%
Ravi : Is it ! I expected more.
Sanju : If I had studied hard I ................ scored more marks.
(A) would have (B) will have (C) might (D) would.
3. Read the conversation and identify the infinitive :
Teacher : Hello students, get ready for drawing and colouring competition tomorrow.
Ramu : Oh ! nice sir
Raki : Are there any prizes for that sir ?
Teacher : Yes, sure, there will be three prizes. Don’t forget to bring colours and other necessary things.
(A) ready (B) to bring (C) sure (D) will.
4. Read the given conversation and choose the language function of the underlined sentence :
Rajesh : May I use your pen ?
Suresh : Of course, my friend.
(A) order (B) seeking permission (C) prohibition (D) advice.
II. Do as directed : 12x1=12
5. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate tense forms of the verbs given in brackets :
Pavani is a software engineer. She completed her BE in IIT Chennai. Now she .................. ( be + work )
in Infosys.
6. Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition. :
Likhith went .................. market to buy some vegetables.
7. Fill in the blank with suitable linker :
…………………his illness, he scored good marks.
8. Combine the word in Column-A with its collocative word in Column-B :
Column-A Column-B
strange [ look, like, lock, lord ]
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9. Fill in the blanks choosing the appropriate words given in brackets :
It was easy to contact you because I ............... your ................ address. ( new, knew )
10. Give one word for the following.
One who is trained in doing acts of public service
11. Which one of the following words has only two syllables ?
attitude, table, temperature, sky
12. Write the correct form of the word given in the brackets :
We should practice ……………..(meditate) everyday.
13. Frame question to get the underlined word as the answer :
Hansika went to Kolar to buy new clothes.
14. Read the following conversation and change underlined sentence into passive voice :
Kavitha : Hi Nikitha, What did you do yesterday ?
Nikitha : I listed all the important questions.
15. Change the following sentence into superlative degree :
Hemanth is a good boy in the class.
16. Use the word CONDUCT as a verb in sentence of your own.
III. The following paragraph has two errors. Edit the paragraph and rewrite it in the answer-book.
Clues are given.
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17. I was very curious and it was my ambition two travel around the world and drive a mercedes Benz!
Clues :
(a) Capital letter to be used
(b) Spelling to be corrected.
IV. Answer the following questions in 2 - 3 sentences each : 7x2= 14
18. Why do you think Nakula was happy when he got to the place?
19. Who did the king decide to seek advice from?
20. What did Kapil’s mother always regale with?
21. What are the ways in which we usually thank a person for having helped?
22. Why did Upaguptha wakeup and startled?
23. What was Aruna Asaf Ali’s first major political involvement?
OR
What did Aruna Asaf Ali turn to after independence?
24. What did the simple woman say to the king?
OR
Why did the soldiers and courtiers , messengers have to travel far and wide?
V Answer the following questions in 5-6 sentences each. 2x4=8
25. “Happiness is the result of good conduct.” Do you agree with this? Support your answer with an example.
26. What does the poet ask us not to let die ? Why ?
VI Read the following extracts and answers the questions that follow: 6x3=18
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27 ““Guru, Central market?”.” 30. “What rescues man in danger?”
(a) Who does ‘Guru’ refer to ? a) Who is the speaker here ?
(b) Who is the speaker here ? b) Whom was it said to ?
(c) Where was the speaker going ? c) What did he answer for the above question
28. “You have already been answered!”. 31. “Why did you sprint If they started to run?
(a) Who is the speaker ? a) Who does you refer here ?
(b) Who does ‘you’ refer to ?
b) Who do they refer here ?
(c) What questions he had in his mind ?
c) Which poem these lines are taken from ?
29. ““I switched from one game to the other.”
32. ““Forgive me, young ascetic,” said the woman,”
(a) Who is the speaker here ?
(b) Which game did he switch to ? ? a) Who is the pronoun „me‟ referred here ?
(c) Who introduced that game to him ? b) Whom was it said to?
c) Why did she say so?
VII . 33. Given below is a profile of Dr. Chandrakala. Write a paragraph using the clues given below:
1x4=4
Age 45 Years
Qualification M.B.B.S., M.D.
Family one son and one daughter
Place of work Victoria Hospital, Bengaluru
Specilization Medicine and Diabetes
Length of Service 17 years
Reasons for popularity works round the clock. Service minded,
works for the poor
VIII. Develop the story using the Clues given below. 1x3=3
34. In a distant village — farmer — a magical hen — one golden egg — everyday — the richest man — he thought —
lazy hen — greedy and impatient — thought — an idea — take out all the eggs — big knife — cut — stomach — no eggs
— hen died — moral.
IX. 35. Look at the picture given below. What do they suggest. Describe in a paragraph. 1x4=4
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X Quote from memory. 1x4=4
36. I am grateful for the………………….. Words are the…………………………
…………………………………………… ………………………………………
…………………………………………… or ………………………………………
……………………………..need me near. ………………………beautiful thing.
XI Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: 1x4=4(2x2)
37. Values are individual beliefs that motivate people to act one way or another. They serve as a guide
for human behavior. Generally, people are predisposed to adopt the values that they are raised with. People also tend
to believe that those values are “right” because they are the values of their particular culture. Sacred values will seldom
be compromised because they are perceived as duties rather than as factors to be weighed in decision-making. For
example, for some people, their nation’s flag may represent a sacred value. But for others, the flag may just be a piece
of cloth. So, whether values are sacred, have intrinsic worth, or are a means to an end, values vary among individuals
and across cultures and time. However values are universally recognized as a driving force in ethical decision-making.
a) How values are helpful ?
b) Why sacred values are compromised ?
XII Answer the following question in 8-10 lines. 1x4=4
38. How is the spring season described in the poem?’.
OR
How words are helpful to develop our thoughts’?
XIII Write an essay on any one of the following. 1x4=4
39. a. National symbols
b. Go green
c. Advantages and disadvantages of Television
XIV Write a letter using the information given below. 1x5=5
40. Imagine that you are Nikitha / Naveen, a student of Standard IX, GHS Kysambally, Tq- KGF, Dt-Kolar.
Write a letter to your cousin, congratulating him / her on his / her success in the P.U. Board Exam.
OR
Write an application to your Headmaster / Headmistress requesting him / her to issue your Transfer Certificate.
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