MGM CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOL, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

PERIODIC TEST III

ENGLISH

Class: IX Max Marks: 20

Time: 1 Hour

SECTION A: WRITING AND GRAMMAR

I) Write a short descriptive paragraph on the famous Indian scientist Sir C.V Raman
in 100-150 words on the basis of following inputs. (1*5=5 marks)

Born on 7 November 1888 in Madras_______ the discovery is known as the Raman

Effect_______ won Nobel prize in 1930 ______ for his discovery _________ in
1954 India honoured him with its highest civilian award ‘Bharat Ratna’ ______
breathed his last on 21 November 1970.

II) The following passage has not been edited. There is an error in each line against
which a blank is given. Write the incorrect word and the correction in your answer
sheet against the correct blank. (6*1/2= 3marks)

Incorrect Correct

To be successful, at life (a) ---------- ----------

one would be hardworking (b) ---------- ----------
and has sound value system . (c) ---------- ----------
If he turned rich, he (d) ---------- ----------
should remained balanced, (e) ---------- ----------
and not loose his head (f) ---------- ----------

SECTION B: LITERATURE

III) Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow.
(3*1=3 marks)

The sound was a familiar one. One could say that the rats and I shared the room. I
took out my box of matches and lighted the kerosene lamp on the table.
The hose was not electrified; it was a small rented home. I had just set up the medical
practice and my earnings were meagre
 (a) The sound was a familiar one. What was the sound of?
(b) What was the condition of the house the author lived in?
(c) ‘The rats and I shared the same room’ What does it imply?

IV) Answer the following questions. (3*3= 9 marks)

(a) Describe the reaction of the doctor when he confronted the snake. Patience
and presence of mind are revealed from his behavior. Discuss.

(b) In adversity, people like Prasanth get extraordinary determination and

power to fight. Do you agree that adversity or crisis brings people closer?

(c) How was the woman punished by St. Peter?

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