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CBSE Sample Papers for Class 9 English Communicative Set 4 with Solutions
Time Allowed : 3 hours
Maximum Marks : 80
General Instructions:
- 15-minute prior reading time allotted for Q-paper reading.
- The Question Paper contains FOUR sections-READING SKILLS, WRITING SKILLS, GRAMMAR and LITERATURE TEXTBOOK.
- Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.
SECTION – A (Reading Skills) (20 Marks)
Question 1.
Read the following passage.
(A) Twenty-one months after her marriage, Jo was alone, and at what was left to her from that life: approximately 400 paintings and several hundred drawings by her brother-in-law. The brothers’ dying so young, Vincent at 37 and Theo (Jo’s husband) at 33, and without the artist having achieved renown would seem to have ensured that Vincent Van Gogh’s work would exist in obscurity. Instead, his name, art and story merged to form the basis of an industry that stormed the globe, arguably surpassing the fame of any other artist in history. That happened in large part, thanks to Jo van Gogh-Bonger who did a lot of reading, undertaking what amounted to a self-guided course in art criticism.
(B) Jo had experienced a kind of epiphany: Van Gogh’s letters were part and parcel of the art. They were keys to the paintings. The letters also pointed to the audience Vincent had intended-he desperately wanted to make art reach into the hearts of the common people. She was now ready to act as an agent for Vincent van Gogh. She approached an art critic named Jan Veth, who at first dismissed Vincent’s work outright and belittled Jo’s efforts. She then pressed an envelope full of Vincent’s letters on Veth, encouraging him to use them as a means to illuminate the paintings. She didn’t try to come across like an art critic but instead tried to guide him toward the shift in thinking that she felt was needed to perceive a new mode of artistic expression.
(C) Jo’s effort to bring her brother-in-law’s life to bear on his art seems to have worked with Veth. “Once having grasped his beauty, I can accept the whole man,” the critic wrote. Something similar happened when Jo approached an influential artist named Richard Roland-Horst to ask him to help promote Vincent. Time and again, critics at first resisted the idea of looking at Vincent’s life and work as one, then gave in to it. They saw what Jo Van Gogh-Bonger wanted them to see.
(D) Jo learned the tricks of the trade – “She knew that if you put a few top works on the wall, people will be stimulated to buy the works next to them.” In 1905, she arranged a major exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam. The result was and remains the largest-ever Van Gogh exhibition, with 484 works on display.
Answer the following questions based on the passage above.
(i) Identify the meaning of ‘exist in obscurity’ (line 4).
(A) be in disarray
(B) be insignificant
(C) be famous
(D) be accessible
Answer:
(B) be insignificant
Explanation:
be insignificant
(ii) Give two reasons for the importance of Van Gogh’s letters.
Answer:
- The letters can be used as means to understand Van Gogh’s paintings.
- They give us an idea about the author’s ultimate aim of making his works accessible/reach into the hearts of the common people.
(iii) “Once having grasped his beauty, I can accept the whole man.” the critic wrote.’ Explain what the critic means by this.
Answer:
- Initially, the critic dismissed Van Gogh and his works partly / because he couldn’t understand his paintings.
- His opinion changed after reading the letters.
- He commented that Van Gogh (the man / artist / his body of work) could be accepted by him in his entirety once the true essence of his works was inferred.
(iv) Comment on the writer’s use of the phrase ‘stormed the globe’ (line 5).
Answer:
Quickly became very popular/famous throughout the world.
(v) Using your own words as far as possible, summarise what you learn about Jo Van Gogh-Bonger’s role in bringing to light Vincent VanGogh’s artistic genius.
Answer:
Jo acted as agent for Vincent Van Gogh. She approached an art critic named Jan Veth, who at first dismissed Vincent’s work outright and belittled Jo’s efforts. She then pressed an envelope full of Vincent’s letters on Veth, encouraging him to use them as a means to illuminate the paintings. She organised sales exhibitions to boost the visibility of Vincent’s work. This helped pique the interest of potential buyers. She made many strategic sales of the artworks: to collections accessible to the public, and all around the world. She arranged the largest ever Van Gogh exhibition.
(vi) After how many months of her marriage, Jo was alone?
(A) 2 months
(B) 12 months
(C) 1 month
(D) 21 months
Answer:
(D) 21 months
Question 2.
Read the following passage.
(A) Even before Independence, India viewed its own struggles on a global level. If democracy is basically tolerance for others’ opinions, the concept of coexistence is democracy on the international plane, for it embodies tolerance of other nations and systems.
(B) We avoid involvement in the conflicts and disputes of others and this helps to blunt conflict between power blocs. I should like to think that it has also helped world stability. A country is an extended family. When income and resources are limited, one must budget to ensure that waste is avoided and resources husbanded, priorities established, education and other social needs catered to and special provision made for those who are weaker or smaller.
(C) Industry has to be balanced with agriculture, technology with culture, state ventures with private initiatives, economic growth with social justice, the large with the small. Every section of society must be stimulated to creative activity. That is our planning. In no way is it totalitarian or coercive. Industrialising, modernising and transforming an ancient society of immense size is a daunting venture and inevitably, a gradual one.
(D) Otherwise, there will be resentment. Transformation should not cause too much dislocation or suffering for , the people nor should it jettison the basic spiritual and cultural values of our civilisation. India’s planning experience sums up the successes and problems of our democratic development.
(E) Why has democracy worked in India? Our national leadership was dedicated to it and we wanted it to work, but also because in our society there were elements and traditions which supported the growth of democracy. There may be differences in many spheres, but we rise above them. To keep the country united, we must transcend political, social and religious differences which create dissensions.
(F) Fighting for the freedom of our nation meant fighting for political and social justice, equality and economic growth and justice for all. Only one phase is over and another is underway. We have to cover a long and difficult path. Whereas the enemies were visible during earlier days, now they are in disguise. Some of them are openly our enemies, but many become unintentional pawns of others.
Answer the following questions based on the above passage.
(i) What does the word ‘husbanded’ mean?
Answer:
Used economically
(ii) Which other word can be used instead of 4totalitarian’ in the given passage?
Answer:
Asserting total control
(iii) Identify one word which means ‘a feeling of displeasure and bitterness’.
(A) stimulated
(B) daunting
(C) dissensions
(D) resentment
Answer:
resentment
(iv) Identify two benefits the writer gives of avoiding conflicts with other nations.
Answer:
- Reduces conflict between major powers / eases tensions
- Helps world stability
(v) From paragraph 5, give two reasons why the writer thinks that democracy has worked in India.
Answer:
- Our national leadership was dedicated to it and we wanted it to work.
- In our society there were elements and traditions which supported the growth of democracy.
(vi) What does the writer mean by describing transforming society as a ‘daunting venture’?
Answer:
- National leadership in favour of democracy
- People of India wanted democracy
- Indian traditions supported democracy
- People rise above differences.
(vii) What is to be done to keep the country united?
Answer:
To keep the country united, we must transcend political, social and religious differences which create dissensions.
SECTION – B (Writing Skills) (24 Marks)
Question 3.
As a Secretary of cultural club of your school, write a notice to be displayed on the school notice board informing the students that a charity show has been arranged in your school in aid of cancer patients and asking them to cooperate and make it a success. Draft a notice giving all the necessary details.
Answer:
Aryamba Public School, Kochi
NOTICE
13th November 20XX
Charity Show for Cancer Patients
This is to inform all students that a charity show is going to be organised by the Cultural Club of the School, in aid of cancer patients.
The details are as follows:
Date : 20th November 2OXX
Time : 3:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Venue : School Hall
All the interested students may give their names to their respective class teachers latest by 15th November 20XX. Kindly co-operate and do participate to make this show a great success. For any other details, please contact the undersigned.
Amar Pratap
(Secretary Cultural Club)
Question 4.
Complete the dialogue given below. Write your answers against the correct blank.
Kartik and Vinit are discussing how they fared in their paper.
Kartik : Hi Vinit! How are you? (a) _________
Vinit : I’m not doing that great as (b) _________
Kartik : It indeed was tricky. I’m sure I have made some mistakes too.
Vinit : (c) _________ I was confused about Section II.
Kartik : (d) _________. But I found the conceptual questions hard.
Vinit : Never mind (e) _________.
Kartik : Yes, all the best for tomorrow!
Answer:
(a) How did your paper go?
(b) the paper was long and hard.
(c) Which part did you find hard?
(d) It was not that easy
(e) We did our best
Question 5.
You were taken by your school to visit to a place of historical interest. Write a letter to your classmate who was unable to go on the trip telling him/her about the trip. Also, describe why it was important and what you gained from the experience.
Answer:
32, Friends Colony
Kamla Nagar Agra
2nd March 20XX
Dear Krish
I hope this letter finds you in the best of health and spirits. It is now over a week since you had been ill. How is your health now? Do not worry about studies, for nothing much has happened since last week. It was last Sunday when our class teacher took us to Fatehpur Sikri, a town perched atop a rocky ridge just 37 kilometres from Agra. The one and half¬hour drive in school bus was very entertaining, as we all sang and danced to the amusement of our teachers. While on our way, the guide Mr. Salim informed that Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569.
This was in gratitude to the sufi saint Shaikh Salim Chisti, who prophesied that Akbar would soon have an heir to the throne. As a mark of faith, he named the new city Fatehpur Sikri. The first enclosure of the palace was a vast courtyard called the Diwan-e-Aam, where the emperor attended the common people. Beyond this was a huge second enclosure, the Diwan-e-Khas, or the hall of private audience. Towards the east was Jodhabai’s palace. It was the largest of all the palaces in the complex with traditional Hindu and Islamic carvings on the walls. Besides these monuments, there was the Mariam’s palace, Panch Mahal and Buland Darwaza.
The city and the palaces were marvellous and the beauty of it was quite appreciable. I wish you were also here, to visit such a beautiful city and know about powerful emperors like Akbar.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Give my regards to Uncle and Aunty.
Yours affectionately
Siddhant
Question 6.
Write a short paragraph (in 150 words) about the values one can learn through the journey of the brook.
Answer:
The brook carries blossoms, fishes, sand, pebbles stones and many other things that float on the surface of the brook. Basically, like man, the brook also faces various kinds of obstacles on its way but they do not inhibit its flow. The journey of the brook makes it clear. One needs strong will, positive attitude, energy and determination to face and overcome obstacles in life. Human life does not go smoothly.
The brook has a very positive and all-encompassing attitude towards everything in general that falls in its way. It carries blossoms, various kinds of fishes and foamy flakes with itself and draws everything along. The brook is very courteous as it never repels anything. like man the brook also gets various kinds of things, but they do not inhibit its flow. The brook overcomes all the ups and downs in life and moves on, forgetting mutual differences. It teaches the quality of courtesy and patience above everything else.
OR
Write a short paragraph on the topic ‘Health and Fitness’.
Answer:
A healthy body and mind are essential to achieve complete wellbeing. If we are healthy, we can resist our bodies from being attacked by germs. Our bodies are really sensitive and therefore, must be handled with necessary precautions. We can develop healthy habits like eating and sleeping on time to boost our overall health. This helps in becoming a healthier version of ourselves. Holistic growth can be achieved if we focus on all the aspects of our health. Such as nutrition, wellness, spirituality, and mental health.
There are plenty of exercises that will boost our physical health and help us to become stronger. A stronger body would lead to less fatigue while performing any activity. It is advised that we must exercise for at least 2 hours every day for better health. We can even join fitness classes to take professional help and practice the art of health and wellness in a better way.
SECTION – C (Grammar) (10 Marks)
Question 7.
Complete the tasks A – C, as directed.
(A) Complete the following passage by choosing the most appropriate options from the ones given below.
The crocodile (a) _________ (open/opened/opens/opening) his mouth wide open (b) _________ (and/out/or/that) the woodpecker flew right (c) _________ (out/in/af/on). The woodpecker then began (d) _________ (pulled/pull/pulling/ pulls) the insects and food particles (e) _________ (this/that/because/to) were wedged in between (f) _________ (a/an/ the/any) crocodile’s teeth. “What a delicious place this crocodile’s mouth is !” the woodpecker thought and chuckled.
Answer:
(a) opened
(b) and
(c) in
(d) pulling
(e) that
(f) the
(B) The following passage has not been edited. There is one error in each line. Write the incorrect word and the correction in the space provided against the correct blank:
Answer:
Error | Correction |
(a) on | at |
(b) since | from |
(c) which | when |
(d) out | up |
(C) Rearrange the following words and phrases to form meaningful sentences.
(a) the / at both / atmosphere / is / cold / these places / very
Answer:
The atmosphere at both these places is very cold.
(b) experience / they / extreme / solar/periods / exposure
Answer:
They experience extreme solar exposure periods.
(c) several / therefore / similarities / weather patterns / in the / there are
Answer:
Therefore, there are several similarities in the weather patterns.
SECTION – D (Literature) (26 Marks)
Question 8.
Read the given excerpts and answer the questions briefly, for ANY TWO excerpts, of the three, given. 4 + 4 = 8
(A) “Till last by Philip’s farm I flow To join the brimming river,
For men may come and men may go,
But I go on forever.”
(a) Where is Philip’s farm situated?
Answer:
Philip’s farm is situated close to the river into which the brook finally merges.
(b) What does the phrase brimming river mean?
Answer:
The phrase “brimming river” refers to a river that is full to the brim or overflowing with water. The brook in the poem flows into this river, suggesting that it is a larger body of water. The use of the word “brimming” emphasises the abundance and fullness of the river, which contrasts with the smaller and narrower brook.
(c) Which poetic device is used here?
Answer:
Refrain
Explanation:
A refrain is a word, line, or phrase that is repeated within the lines or stanzas of a poem itself. In this case, the phrase “But I go on forever” is repeated at the end of each stanza, emphasising the brook’s continuity and creating a sense of rhythm and structure in the poem.
(B) All the world’s a stage
And all the men and women merely players:
They have their exits and entrances.”
(a) The world is called a stage because _________.
Answer:
the drama of life takes place here.
(b) ‘Exits and entrances’ means _________.
Answer:
birth and death
(c) The poetic device used in the first line is _________.
Answer:
metaphor
Explanation:
Metaphor is a figure of speech used to make a direct comparison. Here, the poet directly compares the world to a stage.
(C) Oh, I wish I’d looked after me teeth,
And spotted the perils beneath.’
(a) The title ‘Oh, I Wish I Looked After Me Teeth’ expresses Explain.
Answer:
regret.
The speaker of the poem wishes that they had taken better care of their teeth in the past and is now experiencing the consequences of neglecting their dental hygiene. The title captures the speaker’s sense of remorse and highlights the importance of dental care as a preventative measure.
(b) The conscience of the speaker pricks her as she has _________.
Answer:
been careless.
(c) The speaker says that she has paved the way for cavities and decay by:
Answer:
eating the wrong food and not brushing properly.
Question 9.
Answer ANY SIX of the following seven questions in about 30 – 40 words each. 2 × 6 = 12
(i) What consequences did the narrator face on neglecting her teeth?
Answer:
The consequences were that her teeth had decayed horribly. There were several cavities, for which she had to pay a visit to the dentist. He worked with a drill on her teeth. The narrator underwent great fear and pain through this experience.
(ii) How does the rain look like and how does it treat the trees?
Answer:
According to the poet the rain looks like silver dotted threads connecting heaven to earth. It is like beautiful pearls plucked from the crown of Ishtar. The rain embraces the trees like they are friends or brothers.
(iii) What was the maid’s suggestion to Juliette in the play ‘A Villa For Sale’?
Answer:
As Juliette’s business was hitting an all time low, her maid suggested her to play the part of a cook in a movie so as to earn some money, she also offered to teach her cooking.
(iv) “The Bishop is a man of goodness and nobility.” Do you agree with the statement ?
Answer:
The Bishop is a benevolent and caring priest. He is ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in distress. He spends his savings on the needy, sells his estate, furniture and gives away his silver salt-cellars for those in trouble. He is generous and credulous. He is trusting and forgiving. He serves the convict with cold pie, wine and bread. He gives him a coverlet to keep him warm and even asks him to sleep in his house. He not only calls him his friend but when he is brought back with the candlesticks, he also gifts him the candlesticks and blesses him. This shows his goodness and nobility.
(v) How does Private Quelch annoy Corporal Turnbull?
Answer:
Private Quelch could never resist the temptation to show off his knowledge. He interrupted the Corporal’s lecture to tell the exact number of fragments of a grenade. He even suggested that the Corporal should have begun the lecture by telling about the five characteristics of a grenade.
(vi) Do you agree with Harold’s parents’ choice by holding from him the truth that his father was a boxer? Justify your answer.
Answer:
No, boxing is a highly paid game and Harold’s parents should have felt proud that Bill was such a good boxer.
(vii) Why did Krishtakka want her children to study well?
Answer:
Krishtakka was not only the narrator’s grandmother, but also her student. She had a great zeal to learn, to read Kannada and to become independent. She wanted to overcome her inability to read. She had been born in an era when education for women was not given much importance. Later, she understood the importance of education in life and thus, wanted her children to study well.
Question 10.
Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions in about 120 words. 6 × 1 = 6
(A) What traits of personality of Private Quelch attract you the most? How did he manage to anger the Corporal?
Answer:
- Private Quelch is highly ambitious, knowledgeable, tireless and hardworking.
- He worked hard for a commission and studied training manuals till late at night to fulfil his ambitions. He hoped to get a commission soon. He was knowledgeable because, he answered questions correctly and gave an excellent lecture. He was tireless because he would sing after long route marches. He was also a hardworking person because he kept his hut meticulously clean.
- While lecturing, Quelch interrupted Corporal to say that the exact number of fragments on a grenade’s outer part was forty-four. Corporal was annoyed but he continued with his lecture. Then Quelch interrupted him again saying that he should first tell them about the five characteristics of the grenade. Corporal threw the grenade to Quelch and told him to give the lecture. Quelch maintained his patience. He stood up immediately and gave an exceptionally excellent lecture.
OR
(B) How was Mr. Bramble’s nature in total contrast to his physical abilities?
Answer:
Mr. Bramble was a successful boxer by profession, which requires immense physical strength to defeat the opponent. He was a tough fighter and was affectionately known to a large section of the inhabitants of London, as “Young Porky”. Among all London’s teeming millions, there was not a man, weighing eight stone four, whom he could not overcome in a twenty-round contest. But Mr. Bramble’s nature was a total contrast to his physical abilities. In private life, he was the mildest and the most obliging of men, and always yielded to everybody. At one place in the story, the writer describes his walk as that of a ‘diffident crab’ implying that he did not have much self¬confidence. His sensitive nature and sense of sacrifice for his son also show how soft he was at heart.