Final Exam Class 9 English Set 1 (Solutions)

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Section A Reading
1. (I) It suggests that technology allows people to explore and learn about the world without needing to physically travel.
(II) (b) efficient and cost-effective
(III) Mobile phones help students by enabling them to:
1. Research new concepts, such as unfamiliar words, using the internet.
2. Access online teaching resources and complete assignments on time.
(IV) (a) They help in saving lives by enabling quick communication.
(V) True
(VI) (b) They allow flexibility without a contract.
(VII) Answer is
1. Mobile phones enable instant communication with loved ones worldwide.
2. They allow users to convey messages efficiently without incurring high costs.
(VIII) (a) A contract-free payment plan allowing users to recharge as needed
i. 2. One reason for sewing the colourful badge onto the uniforms and bags of the Scouts could be to commemorate the 100 years
of the Scout Movement and to create a sense of unity and belonging among the members.
ii. From paragraph 1, we can infer that the Scout Movement was set up to help young people achieve their full potential as they
grow up.
iii. 10 years: decade :: 100 years: century
iv. 'Aids to Scouting' focused more on survival skills and military aspects, while 'Scouting for Boys' had less emphasis on the
military and aimed to provide a broader set of skills and activities for young boys.
v. The phrase "One world one promise" signifies the unity and solidarity among Scouts worldwide, emphasizing their
commitment to a shared set of values and ideals regardless of geographical or cultural differences.
vi. Thailand
a. vii. To honor the 150th anniversary of Baden-Powell's birth.
b. To commemorate the 100 years of the Scout Movement.
viii. A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Section B Grammar
3. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed
appeared (i)
error correction
for on
(ii)
In response to the question about what he liked about his visit to the village, Saheb says that he likes the sense of joy in
the simple things of life.
(iii)
The manager asked us whether we had finished the project yet. (iv)
(a) AN 
Explanation:
AN
(v)
(D) enter - enters (vi)
(c) must 
Explanation:
must
(vii)
(b) play 
Explanation:
play
(viii)
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Section A Reading
1. (I) It suggests that technology allows people to explore and learn about the world without needing to physically travel.
(II) (b) efficient and cost-effective
(III) Mobile phones help students by enabling them to:
1. Research new concepts, such as unfamiliar words, using the internet.
2. Access online teaching resources and complete assignments on time.
(IV) (a) They help in saving lives by enabling quick communication.
(V) True
(VI) (b) They allow flexibility without a contract.
(VII) Answer is
1. Mobile phones enable instant communication with loved ones worldwide.
2. They allow users to convey messages efficiently without incurring high costs.
(VIII) (a) A contract-free payment plan allowing users to recharge as needed
i. 2. One reason for sewing the colourful badge onto the uniforms and bags of the Scouts could be to commemorate the 100 years
of the Scout Movement and to create a sense of unity and belonging among the members.
ii. From paragraph 1, we can infer that the Scout Movement was set up to help young people achieve their full potential as they
grow up.
iii. 10 years: decade :: 100 years: century
iv. 'Aids to Scouting' focused more on survival skills and military aspects, while 'Scouting for Boys' had less emphasis on the
military and aimed to provide a broader set of skills and activities for young boys.
v. The phrase "One world one promise" signifies the unity and solidarity among Scouts worldwide, emphasizing their
commitment to a shared set of values and ideals regardless of geographical or cultural differences.
vi. Thailand
a. vii. To honor the 150th anniversary of Baden-Powell's birth.
b. To commemorate the 100 years of the Scout Movement.
viii. A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Section B Grammar
3. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed
appeared (i)
error correction
for on
(ii)
In response to the question about what he liked about his visit to the village, Saheb says that he likes the sense of joy in
the simple things of life.
(iii)
The manager asked us whether we had finished the project yet. (iv)
(a) AN 
Explanation:
AN
(v)
(D) enter - enters (vi)
(c) must 
Explanation:
must
(vii)
(b) play 
Explanation:
play
(viii)
Section B Writing
4. The Green Gardens Resort
During the autumn vacation, I visited the Green Gardens Resort near Ooty. Situated in the Nilgiri hills, it is really a wonderful
resort. It is about ten kilometres from Ooty on the Wellington road. The Green Gardens Resort is spread out in approximately ten
acres. It is a luxury resort that caters to the middle and upper-middle class tourists. It offers boarding and lodging with all modem
amenities and comforts. The place is surrounded by terraced tea-gardens. Wherever eyes go, one can see only green tea
plantations and hills. In the middle of the resort, the main source of attraction is the swimming pool. It has two tennis courts, a
one-foot ball court, a card room and a couple of billiard tables. The environment is divine and the ambience is excellent. It offers a
peaceful environment.
OR
Our Prime Minister, Narendra Damodardas Modi is the 14th Prime Minister of India. He remained the Chief Minister of Gujarat
from 2001 to 2014. He was elected as the member of Parliament from Varanasi. Narendra Modi was born on 17th September,
1950 in a family of grocers in Vadnagar of Mehsana district. His father's name was Damodardas Mulchand Modi and his mother's
name is Heeraben. As a child Modi helped his father in selling tea at Vadnagar Railway Station. Modi left home at the age of 17
and joined Ramkrishna Mission Ashram in Rajkot. Narendra Modi joined the Pro Hindu Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh (RSS) in
the early 1970s and he took a conscious decision to devote his life to serve the nation. In 1974, he became an active participant in
the Navnirman Movements; a youth movement. In 1978 the RSS appointed him as Vibhag Pracharak in Vadodara and Central
Gujarat. 
In October 2001, he became the Chief Minister of Gujarat. After this, Modi's political career remained a mixture of deep
controversy and self promoted achievements. Narendra Modi is making his stern efforts to make India a prosperous country.
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana and Krishi Amdani Bima Yojana have been launched for farmers. 'Beti Bachao Beti
Padhao' was launched by Modi on 22nd January, 2015 at Panipat, Haryana. Modi said that our destiny is to serve Maa Ganga so
he started a mission to clean it. Rural Electrification is also on the move at a rapid pace. He is working on a plan to introduce a
universal health care system known as the National Health Assurance Mission. Modi has started "Make in India Programme" in
which he advises us to make things in India and not to use foreign products. Thus we can say that our Prime Minister, Narendra
Modi will give a new shape to our country. His dream of making our motherland a developed country will be successful soon.
5. Tuesday 
10 February, 20XX 
11:00 PM 
Dear Diary, 
The pace of the world cannot be judged by a simple person. Generally, friends are considered the best people, and friendship the
best relationship on earth. However, today's incident left me upset. My friend and I had the chance to drink tea in the canteen,
which made me glad. We were discussing various issues when suddenly my friend's behaviour changed. He accused me of
complaining to the teacher against him. I assured him that I had never done such a thing, but he refused to accept my explanation
and left after humiliating me. His actions have hurt my feelings deeply. I am at a loss for how to solve this problem. It is hard to
believe that my one and only friend could behave in such a manner. He has never acted this way before. Nevertheless, I am angry
and upset with him today. Tomorrow, I will try once again to make him understand. 
Good Night Diary 
Arjun
OR
Ambition Knows No Bound
(b) can 
Explanation:
can
(ix)
A. squeal, quiver 
Following the sentence structure, 'will' always follow the base form of verb.
(x)
(a) is 
Explanation:
is
(xi)
(a) have 
Explanation:
have
(xii)
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Section A Reading
1. (I) It suggests that technology allows people to explore and learn about the world without needing to physically travel.
(II) (b) efficient and cost-effective
(III) Mobile phones help students by enabling them to:
1. Research new concepts, such as unfamiliar words, using the internet.
2. Access online teaching resources and complete assignments on time.
(IV) (a) They help in saving lives by enabling quick communication.
(V) True
(VI) (b) They allow flexibility without a contract.
(VII) Answer is
1. Mobile phones enable instant communication with loved ones worldwide.
2. They allow users to convey messages efficiently without incurring high costs.
(VIII) (a) A contract-free payment plan allowing users to recharge as needed
i. 2. One reason for sewing the colourful badge onto the uniforms and bags of the Scouts could be to commemorate the 100 years
of the Scout Movement and to create a sense of unity and belonging among the members.
ii. From paragraph 1, we can infer that the Scout Movement was set up to help young people achieve their full potential as they
grow up.
iii. 10 years: decade :: 100 years: century
iv. 'Aids to Scouting' focused more on survival skills and military aspects, while 'Scouting for Boys' had less emphasis on the
military and aimed to provide a broader set of skills and activities for young boys.
v. The phrase "One world one promise" signifies the unity and solidarity among Scouts worldwide, emphasizing their
commitment to a shared set of values and ideals regardless of geographical or cultural differences.
vi. Thailand
a. vii. To honor the 150th anniversary of Baden-Powell's birth.
b. To commemorate the 100 years of the Scout Movement.
viii. A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Section B Grammar
3. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed
appeared (i)
error correction
for on
(ii)
In response to the question about what he liked about his visit to the village, Saheb says that he likes the sense of joy in
the simple things of life.
(iii)
The manager asked us whether we had finished the project yet. (iv)
(a) AN 
Explanation:
AN
(v)
(D) enter - enters (vi)
(c) must 
Explanation:
must
(vii)
(b) play 
Explanation:
play
(viii)
Section B Writing
4. The Green Gardens Resort
During the autumn vacation, I visited the Green Gardens Resort near Ooty. Situated in the Nilgiri hills, it is really a wonderful
resort. It is about ten kilometres from Ooty on the Wellington road. The Green Gardens Resort is spread out in approximately ten
acres. It is a luxury resort that caters to the middle and upper-middle class tourists. It offers boarding and lodging with all modem
amenities and comforts. The place is surrounded by terraced tea-gardens. Wherever eyes go, one can see only green tea
plantations and hills. In the middle of the resort, the main source of attraction is the swimming pool. It has two tennis courts, a
one-foot ball court, a card room and a couple of billiard tables. The environment is divine and the ambience is excellent. It offers a
peaceful environment.
OR
Our Prime Minister, Narendra Damodardas Modi is the 14th Prime Minister of India. He remained the Chief Minister of Gujarat
from 2001 to 2014. He was elected as the member of Parliament from Varanasi. Narendra Modi was born on 17th September,
1950 in a family of grocers in Vadnagar of Mehsana district. His father's name was Damodardas Mulchand Modi and his mother's
name is Heeraben. As a child Modi helped his father in selling tea at Vadnagar Railway Station. Modi left home at the age of 17
and joined Ramkrishna Mission Ashram in Rajkot. Narendra Modi joined the Pro Hindu Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh (RSS) in
the early 1970s and he took a conscious decision to devote his life to serve the nation. In 1974, he became an active participant in
the Navnirman Movements; a youth movement. In 1978 the RSS appointed him as Vibhag Pracharak in Vadodara and Central
Gujarat. 
In October 2001, he became the Chief Minister of Gujarat. After this, Modi's political career remained a mixture of deep
controversy and self promoted achievements. Narendra Modi is making his stern efforts to make India a prosperous country.
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana and Krishi Amdani Bima Yojana have been launched for farmers. 'Beti Bachao Beti
Padhao' was launched by Modi on 22nd January, 2015 at Panipat, Haryana. Modi said that our destiny is to serve Maa Ganga so
he started a mission to clean it. Rural Electrification is also on the move at a rapid pace. He is working on a plan to introduce a
universal health care system known as the National Health Assurance Mission. Modi has started "Make in India Programme" in
which he advises us to make things in India and not to use foreign products. Thus we can say that our Prime Minister, Narendra
Modi will give a new shape to our country. His dream of making our motherland a developed country will be successful soon.
5. Tuesday 
10 February, 20XX 
11:00 PM 
Dear Diary, 
The pace of the world cannot be judged by a simple person. Generally, friends are considered the best people, and friendship the
best relationship on earth. However, today's incident left me upset. My friend and I had the chance to drink tea in the canteen,
which made me glad. We were discussing various issues when suddenly my friend's behaviour changed. He accused me of
complaining to the teacher against him. I assured him that I had never done such a thing, but he refused to accept my explanation
and left after humiliating me. His actions have hurt my feelings deeply. I am at a loss for how to solve this problem. It is hard to
believe that my one and only friend could behave in such a manner. He has never acted this way before. Nevertheless, I am angry
and upset with him today. Tomorrow, I will try once again to make him understand. 
Good Night Diary 
Arjun
OR
Ambition Knows No Bound
(b) can 
Explanation:
can
(ix)
A. squeal, quiver 
Following the sentence structure, 'will' always follow the base form of verb.
(x)
(a) is 
Explanation:
is
(xi)
(a) have 
Explanation:
have
(xii)
Everyone has one ambition in life. He or she has that one desire to achieve that one objective, i.e. to be successful in line one likes
to follow in life. As many ambitions as many people' goes an old saying. Many people gave me many suggestions in this regard,
i.e., some wanted me to become a scientist, a doctor, a teacher and so on. But I was very clear in my mind. I wanted to become an
engineer as it was according to my taste, interest, aptitude and bent of mind. The only hurdle was that it didn't go with the
available means as I had a very humble family background. My father was a peon. He couldn't afford the expenses for it. But if
there is a will, there is a way. A golden opportunity turned out in my life in the form of NTSC, i.e., National Talent Search
Examination. They provided scholarship to students who performed well. I decided to take this opportunity and clear National
Talent Search Examination. Along with the preparation of class XII, I started the preparation for NTSC. For nearly one year, I
burnt the midnight oil because I wanted to leave no stone unturned in my venture. My teachers were of great help in this regard.
They also knew the seriousness of my ambition. I made the maximum use of library books. With the help of my best friend, I
prepared notes, which were cross-checked by my teachers. Yesterday the result was announced. My joy knew no bounds when I
saw that I had topped the list of the girl candidates. Even overall, I got a very good rank. Finally, my hard work paid me well.
Now, I could fulfil my dream with the aid of this scholarship. I would be an engineer. and would lessen some burden off my
father.
Section C Literature
6. Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two, given.
7. Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two, given.
8. Answer ANY FOUR of the following five questions, in about 40-50 words
i. (D) He had a diamond-studded crown on his head.
ii. The little swallow stayed behind when his friends went to Egypt, but he later decided to join them. However, upon
arriving in the city, he found the statue of the Happy Prince and decided to stay there because it offered a fine
position with plenty of fresh air.
iii. (b) The tale of a gilded statue with precious gemstone eyes.
iv. As the Happy Prince, I would use my gold and gems to help the needy and address the city's problems, spreading
kindness.
(i)
i. What we understand from the given line is that Tommy's teacher was not a human teacher, it was a mechanical
teacher that had been taken away for repair.
ii. TRUE [Margie was disappointed because she did not want to learn, she did not want to study from this machine
teacher. And she wanted the country inspector should take it away.]]
iii. Margie disliked going to school, which took place in a room in her home, primarily because her instructor was a
robot. It kept offering her test papers that required punch code responses. The results were available right away. She
disliked school and so she said that what was there to write about it that an entire book is written about school.
iv. Block/draw a blank/forget/blank over/shut out
(ii)
a. (iv) the moon and the stars
b. The midnight is marked by a glimmer of the moon and the stars, and the noon time by a purple hue of the light. The
evening makes a beautiful sight as the birds like linnets can be seen in the sky.
c. visual
d. some light
(i)
a. Saint Peter
b. He travelled around the Earth to preach and impart knowledge. Also, he wanted to spread Christianity.
c. Too much travelling made him exhausted and hungry. He needed food and rest badly. Therefore, he came to the
cottage of a little woman who was making cakes. He asked the woman to give one from her store of cakes to him.
d. (ii) making cakes
(ii)
It is the belief of the people at Pashupatinath temple that when a small shrine emerges fully on the river Bagwati, the
goddess inside will escape and the evil period of the Kalyug will come to an end on the earth.
(i)
The Earth unites us in many beautiful ways. We eat and drink the things that grow on the Earth. It is Earth we walk and
play on and after our lives come to an end, we all lie hidden inside it according to our destiny. While we are alive, we
walk on the same Earth and upon our death, we will lie in our graves in the same Earth.
(ii)
Though not very well off, Kalam’s father made sure that he provided his family with all the necessities in terms of food,
medicine and clothes. Apart from this, Kalam got all the love and parental guidance from them during his childhood.
(iii)
As the snake was absorbed in looking at the mirror, the doctor used the opportunity to save his life. He held his breath,
rose from the chair and quietly slipped out of the room. From there he passed through the verandah and the yard and ran
to finally reach the house of a friend.
(iv)
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Section A Reading
1. (I) It suggests that technology allows people to explore and learn about the world without needing to physically travel.
(II) (b) efficient and cost-effective
(III) Mobile phones help students by enabling them to:
1. Research new concepts, such as unfamiliar words, using the internet.
2. Access online teaching resources and complete assignments on time.
(IV) (a) They help in saving lives by enabling quick communication.
(V) True
(VI) (b) They allow flexibility without a contract.
(VII) Answer is
1. Mobile phones enable instant communication with loved ones worldwide.
2. They allow users to convey messages efficiently without incurring high costs.
(VIII) (a) A contract-free payment plan allowing users to recharge as needed
i. 2. One reason for sewing the colourful badge onto the uniforms and bags of the Scouts could be to commemorate the 100 years
of the Scout Movement and to create a sense of unity and belonging among the members.
ii. From paragraph 1, we can infer that the Scout Movement was set up to help young people achieve their full potential as they
grow up.
iii. 10 years: decade :: 100 years: century
iv. 'Aids to Scouting' focused more on survival skills and military aspects, while 'Scouting for Boys' had less emphasis on the
military and aimed to provide a broader set of skills and activities for young boys.
v. The phrase "One world one promise" signifies the unity and solidarity among Scouts worldwide, emphasizing their
commitment to a shared set of values and ideals regardless of geographical or cultural differences.
vi. Thailand
a. vii. To honor the 150th anniversary of Baden-Powell's birth.
b. To commemorate the 100 years of the Scout Movement.
viii. A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Section B Grammar
3. Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed
appeared (i)
error correction
for on
(ii)
In response to the question about what he liked about his visit to the village, Saheb says that he likes the sense of joy in
the simple things of life.
(iii)
The manager asked us whether we had finished the project yet. (iv)
(a) AN 
Explanation:
AN
(v)
(D) enter - enters (vi)
(c) must 
Explanation:
must
(vii)
(b) play 
Explanation:
play
(viii)
Section B Writing
4. The Green Gardens Resort
During the autumn vacation, I visited the Green Gardens Resort near Ooty. Situated in the Nilgiri hills, it is really a wonderful
resort. It is about ten kilometres from Ooty on the Wellington road. The Green Gardens Resort is spread out in approximately ten
acres. It is a luxury resort that caters to the middle and upper-middle class tourists. It offers boarding and lodging with all modem
amenities and comforts. The place is surrounded by terraced tea-gardens. Wherever eyes go, one can see only green tea
plantations and hills. In the middle of the resort, the main source of attraction is the swimming pool. It has two tennis courts, a
one-foot ball court, a card room and a couple of billiard tables. The environment is divine and the ambience is excellent. It offers a
peaceful environment.
OR
Our Prime Minister, Narendra Damodardas Modi is the 14th Prime Minister of India. He remained the Chief Minister of Gujarat
from 2001 to 2014. He was elected as the member of Parliament from Varanasi. Narendra Modi was born on 17th September,
1950 in a family of grocers in Vadnagar of Mehsana district. His father's name was Damodardas Mulchand Modi and his mother's
name is Heeraben. As a child Modi helped his father in selling tea at Vadnagar Railway Station. Modi left home at the age of 17
and joined Ramkrishna Mission Ashram in Rajkot. Narendra Modi joined the Pro Hindu Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh (RSS) in
the early 1970s and he took a conscious decision to devote his life to serve the nation. In 1974, he became an active participant in
the Navnirman Movements; a youth movement. In 1978 the RSS appointed him as Vibhag Pracharak in Vadodara and Central
Gujarat. 
In October 2001, he became the Chief Minister of Gujarat. After this, Modi's political career remained a mixture of deep
controversy and self promoted achievements. Narendra Modi is making his stern efforts to make India a prosperous country.
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana and Krishi Amdani Bima Yojana have been launched for farmers. 'Beti Bachao Beti
Padhao' was launched by Modi on 22nd January, 2015 at Panipat, Haryana. Modi said that our destiny is to serve Maa Ganga so
he started a mission to clean it. Rural Electrification is also on the move at a rapid pace. He is working on a plan to introduce a
universal health care system known as the National Health Assurance Mission. Modi has started "Make in India Programme" in
which he advises us to make things in India and not to use foreign products. Thus we can say that our Prime Minister, Narendra
Modi will give a new shape to our country. His dream of making our motherland a developed country will be successful soon.
5. Tuesday 
10 February, 20XX 
11:00 PM 
Dear Diary, 
The pace of the world cannot be judged by a simple person. Generally, friends are considered the best people, and friendship the
best relationship on earth. However, today's incident left me upset. My friend and I had the chance to drink tea in the canteen,
which made me glad. We were discussing various issues when suddenly my friend's behaviour changed. He accused me of
complaining to the teacher against him. I assured him that I had never done such a thing, but he refused to accept my explanation
and left after humiliating me. His actions have hurt my feelings deeply. I am at a loss for how to solve this problem. It is hard to
believe that my one and only friend could behave in such a manner. He has never acted this way before. Nevertheless, I am angry
and upset with him today. Tomorrow, I will try once again to make him understand. 
Good Night Diary 
Arjun
OR
Ambition Knows No Bound
(b) can 
Explanation:
can
(ix)
A. squeal, quiver 
Following the sentence structure, 'will' always follow the base form of verb.
(x)
(a) is 
Explanation:
is
(xi)
(a) have 
Explanation:
have
(xii)
Everyone has one ambition in life. He or she has that one desire to achieve that one objective, i.e. to be successful in line one likes
to follow in life. As many ambitions as many people' goes an old saying. Many people gave me many suggestions in this regard,
i.e., some wanted me to become a scientist, a doctor, a teacher and so on. But I was very clear in my mind. I wanted to become an
engineer as it was according to my taste, interest, aptitude and bent of mind. The only hurdle was that it didn't go with the
available means as I had a very humble family background. My father was a peon. He couldn't afford the expenses for it. But if
there is a will, there is a way. A golden opportunity turned out in my life in the form of NTSC, i.e., National Talent Search
Examination. They provided scholarship to students who performed well. I decided to take this opportunity and clear National
Talent Search Examination. Along with the preparation of class XII, I started the preparation for NTSC. For nearly one year, I
burnt the midnight oil because I wanted to leave no stone unturned in my venture. My teachers were of great help in this regard.
They also knew the seriousness of my ambition. I made the maximum use of library books. With the help of my best friend, I
prepared notes, which were cross-checked by my teachers. Yesterday the result was announced. My joy knew no bounds when I
saw that I had topped the list of the girl candidates. Even overall, I got a very good rank. Finally, my hard work paid me well.
Now, I could fulfil my dream with the aid of this scholarship. I would be an engineer. and would lessen some burden off my
father.
Section C Literature
6. Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two, given.
7. Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two, given.
8. Answer ANY FOUR of the following five questions, in about 40-50 words
i. (D) He had a diamond-studded crown on his head.
ii. The little swallow stayed behind when his friends went to Egypt, but he later decided to join them. However, upon
arriving in the city, he found the statue of the Happy Prince and decided to stay there because it offered a fine
position with plenty of fresh air.
iii. (b) The tale of a gilded statue with precious gemstone eyes.
iv. As the Happy Prince, I would use my gold and gems to help the needy and address the city's problems, spreading
kindness.
(i)
i. What we understand from the given line is that Tommy's teacher was not a human teacher, it was a mechanical
teacher that had been taken away for repair.
ii. TRUE [Margie was disappointed because she did not want to learn, she did not want to study from this machine
teacher. And she wanted the country inspector should take it away.]]
iii. Margie disliked going to school, which took place in a room in her home, primarily because her instructor was a
robot. It kept offering her test papers that required punch code responses. The results were available right away. She
disliked school and so she said that what was there to write about it that an entire book is written about school.
iv. Block/draw a blank/forget/blank over/shut out
(ii)
a. (iv) the moon and the stars
b. The midnight is marked by a glimmer of the moon and the stars, and the noon time by a purple hue of the light. The
evening makes a beautiful sight as the birds like linnets can be seen in the sky.
c. visual
d. some light
(i)
a. Saint Peter
b. He travelled around the Earth to preach and impart knowledge. Also, he wanted to spread Christianity.
c. Too much travelling made him exhausted and hungry. He needed food and rest badly. Therefore, he came to the
cottage of a little woman who was making cakes. He asked the woman to give one from her store of cakes to him.
d. (ii) making cakes
(ii)
It is the belief of the people at Pashupatinath temple that when a small shrine emerges fully on the river Bagwati, the
goddess inside will escape and the evil period of the Kalyug will come to an end on the earth.
(i)
The Earth unites us in many beautiful ways. We eat and drink the things that grow on the Earth. It is Earth we walk and
play on and after our lives come to an end, we all lie hidden inside it according to our destiny. While we are alive, we
walk on the same Earth and upon our death, we will lie in our graves in the same Earth.
(ii)
Though not very well off, Kalam’s father made sure that he provided his family with all the necessities in terms of food,
medicine and clothes. Apart from this, Kalam got all the love and parental guidance from them during his childhood.
(iii)
As the snake was absorbed in looking at the mirror, the doctor used the opportunity to save his life. He held his breath,
rose from the chair and quietly slipped out of the room. From there he passed through the verandah and the yard and ran
to finally reach the house of a friend.
(iv)
9. Answer ANY TWO of the following three questions, in about 40-50 words.
10. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words
11. Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100-120 words.
The most important thing to do while killing a tree is to ensure that the roots are pulled out of the earth. The roots are the
strength of the tree. They anchor deep into the earth and are the most sensitive part of the tree hidden for years.
(v)
Behrman had a dream to paint a masterpiece in his life. He kept waiting for the opportunity to give it a practical shape.
Yes, he could materialize his dream when he painted the last leaf of the ivy creeper.
(i)
Sergei felt sorry for setting a sick man to work as menial labour in the cold. He also felt sorry and ashamed of himself
when he realized that he had set such a man to work who was spoiled and drunken.
(ii)
The boy was attracted to toys, balloons and sweets in the fair. He got fascinated with the flute music being played by the
snake charmer. While watching the roundabout swing, he got separated from his parents.
(iii)
Kezia was a little girl. She was very afraid of her father. He spoke very loudly in the house. He looked like a giant to her.
So she always avoids him. One day she tore up an important speech written by her father. He became very angry and
beat her with a stick. Kezia started weeping. She wondered why God had made fathers. One day Kezia’s mother was ill.
She was taken to the hospital. Kezia was alone in the house. She had a bad dream at night. She cried with fear. Her
father took her to his own bed. She laid beside him. She felt secure and protected as she snuggled up to him. Then her
view of her father underwent a change for the better when she realised that her father was not a cruel giant but a large-
hearted, hard-working man who got extremely tired by the end of the day and hence, could not play with her.
(i)
Gerrard told the intruder that as a child, he was stolen by the Gipsies and now in his thirties, he was all alone in life. He
was not telling the truth; he was just being funny as he wished to make it clear that he was not afraid of a gun-toting
criminal. In fact, Gerrard had already started concocting stories about himself.
(ii)
The grandfather had to go to Saharanpur to get his pension. He decided to take Toto along with him. He got a big black
canvas bag and put Toto into it. Some straw was put at the bottom of this bag to make it comfortable. The bag was
strong enough to prevent Toto from escaping. At the gate, as the ticket-collector was checking the grandfather’s ticket,
Toto put his head out of the bag and grinned at the ticket-collector. He told the grandfather that there was a dog with
him. The grandfather made an attempt to convince the collector but had to finally pay three rupees as fare for Toto.
Irritated, the grandfather took out his pet tortoise from his pocket and asked the collector to charge for it as well. The
ticket-collector said that it was not a dog and hence there would be no ticket for it.
(i)
The title of the chapter is a universal truth. The foundation of the house lay upon the concrete materials while the
foundation of a home lay upon love and bonding among the members of the family. Life without love is not life. Human
relationship is based on love. The title itself indicates that a house is not a home without love. The author had to face
adverse circumstances in his life. He was a fatherless boy. He led a satisfactory life with his old friends, teachers, mother
and his cat. But when he changed his school, he could not adjust himself in the new environment. He felt alienated. Later
on, his house caught fire and he lost all the things including his cat. He started feeling dejected and isolated. He felt
himself like a zombie. Life had no interest in him anymore. He started building a new house. But it was not home, as a
house is a home only when there are love and happiness. The author did not have any attachment to the new house. His
reunion with his cat, his new friends, and the new house made his house a home. His life again came to normality with
friends and members of the family, who brings happiness in one's family.
(ii)