Class IX Roy & Martin Page-99 Burdwan Municipal High School Class IX English Part-3 Burdwan Municipal High School

Class IX Roy & Martin Page-99

Burdwan Municipal High School

Class IX English Part-3

Burdwan Municipal High School

Answer: 

Reading Skill (Seen)

A. Tick (✔) the correct answer:

1×4 = 4

(i) The text is a/an — ✔ (c) science-fiction

(ii) The children could not recall the sun, when it came out last time, seven years ago, because — ✔ (b) they were too young

(iii) The meaning of 'slackened' is —

 ✔ (b) slowed down

(iv) When the rain stopped, it was as if —

 ✔ (a) a hurricane had lost its sound

B. Answer the following questions:2×2 = 4

(i) How was the silence like when the rain stopped? 

Ans: The silence was immense, so deep that one would feel as if their ears had been stuffed. It seemed like the whole world had come to a peaceful standstill.

(ii) What did the children learn about the sun?

 Ans: The children learned that the sun was round and bright like a lemon and very hot. They also wrote stories, essays, and poems about it in class.

Reading Skill (Seen Poem)

A. Tick (✔) the correct answer:1×2 = 2

(i) In this poem the poet is feeling — 

✔ (c) nostalgic

(ii) "the day has wept its fill" means — 

✔ (b) it has rained a lot

B. Answer the following questions:

2×2 = 4

(i) Why is the mist referred to as 'sweet'?

 Ans: The mist is referred to as 'sweet' because it brings a sense of calmness and reminds the poet of the beautiful and peaceful memories of her childhood.

(ii) Why did the poet describe her father's roof as 'sheltering'? 

Ans: The poet described her father's roof as 'sheltering' because it gave her a sense of safety, comfort, and protection during her childhood days.

Reading Skill (Unseen)

A. Choose the correct answer:1×3 = 3

(i) Most commonly a mask is used — 

✔ (b) to hide the identity of the person wearing it

(ii) Criminals often use masks — 

✔ (a) to hide their identity

(iii) Masked balls were very popular in —

 ✔ (d) Europe

B. Say whether the following statements are True or False. Write 'T' or 'F' and supporting sentences:1×3 = 3

(i) A mask has several functions.

 ✔ T Supporting Sentence: A mask is a 'false face' and can have several functions.

(ii) Masks are important in different kinds of dance.: 

✔ T Supporting Sentence: Masks are also important in many different kinds of dance and theatres...

(iii) Masks can be used for the training of dancers.

 ✔ F Supporting Sentence: An interesting modern use of masks is for the training of actors.

C. Answer the following questions:1×2 = 2

(i) Mention a modern use of masks. 

Ans: A modern use of masks is in training actors to perform with more confidence.

(ii) Name an art form of Karnataka that uses masks. 

Ans: Yakshagana is an art form of Karnataka that uses masks.

Grammar and Vocabulary

4. Underline the subordinate clauses and identify their types:

(i) That he will return is certain. — 

Subordinate Clause: That he will return — Type: Noun Clause

(ii) The thieves ran away when they saw the police. — 

Subordinate Clause: when they saw the police — Type: Adverb Clause of Time

5. Do as directed: (Any eight) 1×8 = 8

(i) Mohan is too strong for me to be defeated. → 

Ans : Mohan is so strong that I cannot defeat him.

(ii) Jacob finished his speech. At once the audience stood up and applauded. → 

Ans: No sooner had Jacob finished his speech than the audience stood up and applauded.

(iii) The police said to the man, "Don't move or I will shoot you." → 

Ans: The police ordered the man not to move or they would shoot him.

(iv) Why were you scolded by the teacher? Ans: Why did the teacher scold you?

(v) You should not be dishonest or selfish. →

Ans:  You should not  be dishonest and also should not be selfish.

(vi) The man over there is guilty.

Ans: The man over there is not innocent.

(vii) He asked about the girl's health. →

 Ans: He asked how the girl was.

(viii) Africa is the hottest of the five continents. →

 No other continent is as hot as Africa.

(ix) The Headmaster was pleased ______ the boy's performance. →

 The Headmaster was pleased with the boy's performance.

Writing Skill

Click to get answer.

6. Write a letter to the Postmaster of your locality informing him about the loss of an important letter addressed to you and requesting him to help you get it.