Class 9th Half Yearly Examination, 2025–26
Subject: ENGLISH (अंग्रेजी)
Class: IX Code: [411]
Maximum Marks: 75 Time: 3 Hours
Total No. of Questions: 16 Total Printed Pages: 06
Instructions:
- All questions are compulsory.
- Read the questions carefully before answering.
SECTION – A (Reading)
Q.1 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below:
Nature is beauty and beauty is Nature. Everywhere Nature is beautiful in one way or the other. The beauty of Nature has been a source of inspiration and delight to mankind. It is an endless source of joy. Dew drops on the green grass look like pearls. Sunrise is a lovely scene of Nature. Setting sun, starry night, silvery light of the moon, snow-covered mountains, deep and dark forests, scent and fragrance of flowers are some of the beauties of Nature. The chirping of birds has a music of its own. In spring, Nature is at its best. Blooming flowers of different hues fill the air with fragrance. The beauty of Nature soothes our eyes, gladdens our hearts and ennobles our souls.
Questions:
(i) The beauty of Nature has been a source of –
(a) sorrow and distress (b) inspiration and delight (c) torture and torment (d) distress and anguish
(ii) What is an endless source of joy?
(a) Beauty of Nature (b) Buildings and houses (c) Drawings and paintings (d) Market places
(iii) Nature is at its best in –
(a) summer (b) winter (c) autumn (d) spring
(iv) What kind of music is mentioned in the passage?
(a) Music of drums (b) Music of rivers (c) Music of birds (d) Music of flute
(v) The opposite of ‘ugly’ is –
(a) unpleasant (b) beautiful (c) hideous (d) unattractive
Q.2 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below:
There seems to be a general opinion in this country that Sardar Patel was slightly of harsh and rough temperament. Men called him the ‘Iron Man of India’. He was no doubt an iron man in the sense that one could rely on him for strict and efficient administration. But as a man, to those who had the good fortune of coming into close contact with him, he was kind and considerate. At times, he even became emotional where his personal friends and followers were concerned. However, it goes without saying that Sardar Patel had great skill for organizing affairs. He knew the way of picking people and putting them in their proper place. Once he judged a man and found him correct, he trusted him fully and got him to do anything he wanted.
Questions:
(i) Sardar Patel was called _______ of India.
(a) diamond (b) iron man (c) steel man (d) all of these
(ii) Sardar Patel had the great skill for –
(a) making (b) keeping (c) organizing (d) all of these
(iii) Which of these is the opposite of the word ‘rough’?
(a) harsh (b) solid (c) smooth (d) kind
(iv) One could rely on him for strict and efficient –
(a) treatment (b) work (c) administration (d) arrangement
(v) Find out the word from the passage which means ‘luck’.
SECTION – B (Writing)
Q.3 Read the following passage and make notes on it and also give a suitable title. (4 Marks)
The internet has become an indispensable tool in modern life. Firstly, it is a vast source of information, allowing students and researchers instant access to books, articles, and educational materials. Secondly, it is a powerful means of communication through emails, social media, and video calls, connecting people across the globe. However, its overuse can lead to negative effects like addiction and eye strain. It is important to use the internet judiciously, prioritizing constructive use over excessive entertainment.
Q.4 Write an application to your Principal/Headmaster requesting him to issue your School Transfer Certificate (T.C.). (4 Marks)
OR
Write a letter to your friend inviting him to attend your elder brother’s marriage ceremony.
Q.5 Write a paragraph on any one of the following topics in about 180 words. (5 Marks)
(i) The Importance of Trees
(ii) My Favourite Festival (e.g., Diwali or Eid)
Q.6 On the basis of the picture given below, write a short paragraph (about 75 words). (3 Marks)
(Picture: A man cutting trees; several tree stumps around him)
SECTION – C (Grammar)
Q.7 Fill in the blanks choosing the correct alternative given in brackets (Any five): (5 Marks)
(i) They ______ football in the ground now. (play / are playing / played)
(ii) He is ______ M.A. in English. (a / an / the)
(iii) We ______ wear masks in crowded places. (should / must / might)
(iv) I don’t have ______ money in my pocket. (many / much / some)
(v) The cat jumped ______ the table. (in / into / on)
(vi) I have ______ a movie today. (saw / seen / see)
(vii) ______ you work hard, you will not succeed. (Unless / If / As)
Q.8 Do as directed (Any five): (5 Marks)
(i) He does his work well. (Change into negative)
(ii) The tree is very tall. It cannot be climbed. (Combine using ‘so…that’)
(iii) I / do / my / homework / daily. (Rearrange words)
(iv) He took my pen. (Change into Past Perfect Tense)
(v) Rohan is writing a letter. (Change into Passive Voice)
(vi) The child is crying. (Change into Present Perfect Continuous Tense)
SECTION – D (Textbook)
Q.9 Answer the following question: (1×4=4 Marks)
(i) The narrator of the story “The Sound of Music” is –
(a) Evelyn Glennie (b) Katherine Mansfield (c) Isaac Asimov (d) Deborah Cowley
(बाकी प्रश्न Q.10 से Q.16 तक आगे जारी…)