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JHARKHAND COUNCIL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING, MODEL QUESTION (2021-2022), FIRST TERM EXAM., SUBJECT -ENGLISH (SET-1), CLASS -9, TOTAL MARKS: -40 TIME: - 1 Hrs. 30 Min., , General Instructions:, The total number of questions is 40., , Each question curries | murk., , Four options are given. Students need to select the most appropriate answer,, All questions are compulsory., , NO marks will be deducted for wrong Answer., , Section — A (Reading), Total Marks-10, , Read the passage carefully and select the best possible option: , In 1992, a brave twelve- year-old girl from Vancouver stood up in front of the UN delegates at the, Earth Summit in Rio de Janciro and read a heartfelt speech about the demise of humanity and the, environment and what needs to be done to make things better. Since then, she is known as “The gurl, who silenced the world for six minutes * Her Speech is famous worldwide and millions of people, have listened to it silently, without blinking., , Suzuki was just nine years old when she started an ‘Environmental Children’s Organisation “with a, small group of other children, and they raised the money to attend the UN Earth Summit., , QI. Who delivered the heartfelt speech at the world Earth Summit in 1992?, a, Vancouver. b.Rio de Janerio, c.Suzuki. d. Brave old girl., , Q2. Where was the world Earth Summit held in 1992?, a. United Nation. b. Vancouver. cUN Earth Summit. d.Rio de Janerio., , Q3. What was the theme of speech given by Suzuki?, a. Demise of humanity and the Environment., b. Earth Summit., c. Environmental Children’s Organization, d, UN delegates., Q4. = What made Suzuki worldwide famous?, a. She raised the moncy to save the environment,, b. Her six-minute inspiring speech., c. Attending the summit at the age of twelve., d. She started an ‘Environmental Children’s organization., , Q5. What does the word, ‘delegates’ mean?
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a. Representatives. b. Group of people. c. Leaders. D. Decision makers., , Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions., , Students in the sixth grade of a certain school in Navi Mumbai love their history lesson thanks to a, novel teaching aid. It is not surprising given the fact their study material includes comic books and, they use their textbooks for reference to put things into perspective. Besides, students are encouraged, to tap other sources of information as well. During history classes. students’ pore over comic strips, of historical periods, enact characters of emperors and tyrants, and have animated discussions on the, subject., , According to the school principal the comic strip format and visuals appeal to the students. A, historian feels that using comics in schools is a great idea. Comics and acting help students, understand what characters in the story are actually thinking., , Q6. What makes the students of Navi Mumbai love their history lesson?, , a. Novel teaching aid. —_-b. Study materials ce. Textbooks. d. Comic books., Q7. What is NOT a reason for history being interesting?, , a. They enact characters of emperors and tyrants., , b. They never use their textbooks for teaching., , c. Students are encouraged to tap other sources., , d, Students have animated discussion on the subject., , Q8. Why does historian feel that using comics in schools is a great idea?, a. It helps students understand what characters in the story are actually thinking., b. It helps students learn the subject in a better way., c. It helps students to enact the roles of emperors and tyrants., d. It helps students to study the comic strips in a better way., , Q9. Choose the most suitable ‘Title’ of the above passage., u. History is the best Subject., b, History becomes fun at this school,, c. A great idea of Historian., d, Learning History is easy., Q10. What is the opposite/antonym of, Tyrant’ in the given passage’, a. Cruel. b. Angel. ce. Dictator. d. Moderator., , Section -B (Writing), Total Marks-8, , Read the composition and fill in the blanks with appropriate words., , Jharkhand Silk Textile and Handicraft Development Corporation, also I as, Jharcratt, is an agency of Government of Jharkhand .........12................4n 2006 with the, objective to develop and support sericulture farmers, weavers and artisans of Jharkhand. Warksheds... ...... 13................... within the Jharcraft villages, with all necessary facilities for the, artisans and weavers to work al the ............... 14..................place from their houses., , Q.11. a. Knowing. b, Knows, c. Known. d. Knew,, , Q.12. a. Established b. Establishing c. Establishes d. Establish.
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Q.13.a. has been built b. is built. c. is being built d. have been built., Q.14.a. near b. nearest. c. nearer d. most nearest, , Read the formal letter and fill in the blanks with appropriate words., , Model Town, Ranchi, Oct.22,2021, Dear Brother., 1 am extremely ............15............to learn that you.........16............secured first position in, class 10 exam., Please ............17.................. my heartiest congratulations on your success., Tam sure you will keep working hard and will ............ 18..........us feel proud in class 12 as well, With warm regards,, Yours Truly, Anjali., Q.15. a. sad b. glad c. shocked d. surprised., Q.16. a. are b. has. c. have. di. had., Q.17. a. accept b. expect c. take d. give, Q.18. a. made b. making c. makes d. make., Section -C (GRAMMAR), Total Marks -5, Fill in the blanks with appropriate form of verbs: QI19. My parents ........................abroad every year., a. Visit. b. Visits c. Visiting d. Visited., Q20. She. ‘ .. for me at the station since two o'clock, a. waiting b. has waiting c. has been waiting d. is waiting., , Fill in the blanks with appropriate modals,, , Q21. My brother ......................... speak English fluently., a. may b. might c. could d, Can., Q22. She drive a car at the age of 12., a. Can b. Could ¢. might d. may., Q23 eee us. ......God bless you with good health and happiness!, a can b. might ¢. may d. could, SECTION-D (Literature), , Total Marks -17 (12+5=17), Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions: But Albert Einstein was not a bad pupil. He went to high school in Munich, where Einstein's family, had moved when he was 15 months old, and scored good marks in almost every subject. Einstein, hated the school's regimentation, and often clashed with his teachers. At the age of 15, Einstein felt, so stifled there that he left the school for good.
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Q27., , On the basis of the above passage Albert Einstein was a/an ;, a. Average student. b. bad student. c. brilliant student. d, Ordinary student,, , Where did Einstein pass the high school exam?, a. At his native place. b. At Milan. c. At Munich d. At his hometown., , . Einstein hated school regimentation. What does this statement speak about him?, , a. He was a bad pupil, , b. He was not a bad pupil., , c. He liked the rules and regulations of the school., , d. He didn’t like the rules and regulations of the school., , What does the word “clashed “mean here?, a. strike. b. hit. c. argued. d. struggled., , Read the extract of the poem and answer the following questions., 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., , Do this, and the wind will be friends with us,, , Q28., , Q29., , Q30,, , Q3i., , Q32., , Name the poet who has composed this poem., a. Robert Frost. b. Subramania Bharti. c. P.B. Shelley. d. Coates Kinney., , “He won’t do what you tell him’ Who is’ He’ in this line?, a. The Poet b. The Rain C. The wind d. Friends., , Why do we need to make one's homes and doors strong and firm?, a. The wind destroys weak homes and doors., , b, The wind loves weak homes and doors., , c. Strong homes and doors are good to live., , d. Strong homes and doors are always beautiful., , How can we befriend with the wind?, , a. By making one's homes, doors, body, heart strong., b. By paying respect to the wind., , c. By making friendship with the wind,, , d. By enjoying the strength of the wind., , How did Margie and Tommy use to study?, a. In the school, , b. With Computer at home, , c. With computer in the school., , d, Self-study.
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Q33, , Q34., , Q35, , Q36., , Q37., , Q38., , Q39., , Q40., , Who was Bismillah Khan?, a. A great shehnai player, b. A great Freedom fighter, c. A great Poet., , d. A great Magician., , Why was the little girl afraid?, , a. Her father was harsh and rude to her., , b. Her Mother didn’t take care of her., , c. Her grandmother was neglecting her all the time., d, she was lonely and had no one to take care of her., , . Which statement is NOT true about Albert Einstein?, a. He was born on 14 March, 1879., b. His playmates called him, “Brother boring”, c. He was highly gifted in Mathematics and interested in physics., d. He was married only once., , What was the last wish of the lost child?, a. To go into the fair,, , b. To meet with his parents, , ¢. To enjoy in the fair, , d. To eat Jalebi and burfi., , Why did the child not ask his father to buy the things he like in the fair?, a. His father was very rude to him., , b. The child knew his father would make many excuses., , c. His father was very poor., , a. Tis father didn’t like him, , What was NOT the quality of Toto?, a. Toto was a pretty monkey,, , b. Toto was a mischievous monkey., c. Toto was a clever monkey., , d. Toto was a kind monkey., , From where did the narrator find the monkey?, a. Tonga ~driver. b. Dehradun. ce, Saharanpur. d. Pension office., , What made the grandfather return Toto to the Tonga driver?, , a. When Toto boiled himself almost alive in the large kettle., , b. When he broke down the plates and scattered the dishes., , c. When the grandfather had to pay the fine to the ticket collector., d. When he bathed long in the warm water.
