Cbse-Ix English - Chap-R1, w1, Bpr1

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Ch-wise Q's & Answers CLASS 9

Reading
Ch. 1 Reading Comprehension
Writing
Ch. 1 Descriptive Paragraph
Beehive Prose
Ch. 1 The Fun they Had
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1 Reading
Comprehensions
READING
Reading comprehensions test the ability to comprehend or to make meaning out of

a written passage. CBSE has made quite a few changes in the pattern lately. This
chapter will explain in detail the new types of passages, along with lots of solved
examples to hone your reading skills!
The word ‘comprehension’ means understanding. It is derived from
the Latin term 'comprehensionem' which means 'a seizing'. When you
comprehend a subject, you capture information and incorporate it into
your own knowledge. Any mental grasping of an idea or subject is
considered comprehension. If you read the words but do not understand
or connect to what you are reading, you are not really reading.
Comprehension occurs when words on a page are not just simply words,
but thoughts and ideas.
Comprehension is universal and omnipresent. It is the very foundation
of any education system. Through passages and word problems,
the requirement to comprehend what you read is universal in every
student's life. Understanding what is written forms the basis of learning
any subject, be it history, science or mathematics. In History, children are
taught about many important events and leaders like Sardar Patel and
many more. In Science, good reading comprehension will help children
read and understand facts about animals, plants, the solar system, the
scientific method, and many more. In Mathematics, children are given
word problems, but without reading comprehension skills, children will
struggle to determine what is actually being said and asked.
Good comprehension skills are gained by working regularly on improving
phonemic awareness, reading fluency, vocabulary and language arts.
Students must ensure that they stick to their daily reading practice,
and remind themselves that it is important to understand every single
sentence they have read.
Learning Objectives
 The students will be able to build greater confidence and proficiency
in oral and written communication.
 The aim is to develop the ability and knowledge required in order to
engage in independent reflection and inquiry among students.
 The students will be able to use appropriate English to communicate
in various social settings.
 The students will be equipped with essential language skills to
question and articulate their point of view.
 The aim is to build competence in the different registers of English
among students.
 The aim is to develop sensitivity to, and appreciation of, other
varieties of English, like Indian English, and the culture they reflect
among students.
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 The students will learn to access knowledge and information
through reference skills (referring to a Dictionary/Thesaurus, Library,
Internet, etc.).
 The purpose is to develop curiosity and creativity through extensive
reading among students.
 The aim is to facilitate self-learning to enable students to become
independent learners.
 The students will be able to review, organize and edit their own
work and work done by peers.
Marking Scheme
Discursive Passage (10 marks)

• One passage of 400-450 words to test inference, evaluation and
vocabulary skills.
• Multiple choice questions/objective type questions will be asked to
assess inference, analysis, interpretation, evaluation and vocabulary.
• Skills required: skimming, scanning, comprehending, etc.
Case-based Passage (10 marks)
• Case-based passage (with visual input-statistical data, chart, etc.)
of 200-250 words.
• There will be one case-based passage.
• Multiple choice questions/ objective type questions will be asked to
assess inference, analysis, interpretation, evaluation and vocabulary.
• Skills required are ability to comprehend, intuitiveness and
perception in order to engage in independent reflection and enquiry.
Tips and Tricks
Passages can be energy-sapping, information-intensive, and mind-
boggling at times! So, it is important to bear a few things in mind while
reading questions to sail through smoothly.
1. Emphasize on the main ideas of the passage
You just need to understand the main points of the text, without
worrying about comprehending all the details. While the details in a
reading passage are important, don't get carried over with reading
examples, illustrations, and so on. Being able to gauge the overall
flow and structure will help you analyse and answer questions.
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2. Understand the overall flow of the text
Getting a hang of the flow, organisational structure and the central
idea of the passage should be your main priority. Do not try to
memorise the text as it will only waste your time and confuse you.
For factual or specific point questions, you can always re-read the
passage.
3. Read the questions first and the passage later
It is vital that you read the questions first and then the passage. This
will prepare you to focus on the things you need to look for in the
passage.
4. Vocabulary can be derived from the context
While having a good vocabulary is always an added advantage,
do not let this bog you down. It is not necessary to understand
the meanings of all the words in the passage as meanings can be
derived from the context as well.
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The students are required to do a thorough study and have an

understanding of the given comprehension passage which may consist
of one or more paragraphs. The main purpose of this activity is to test
the reading ability of the students and their ability to grasp ideas and
opinions.
There are two types of passages which help to test the reading skills of
the students during their examination. They are:
Discursive Passage
A discursive passage contains a text which is either argumentative,
interpretative or persuasive in nature. It may also include opinions or
feedback. The students are able to come to a conclusion through their
reasoning power rather than intuition.
Example:
Read the passage given below.
(1) Nature is our mother and first teacher. The greatest lesson that she
teaches us is to maintain an equilibrium in life. We learn to maintain
composure through our joys, sorrows and fears. In fact, there are

a thousand lessons that nature can teach us provided we look for
them.
(2) With time, a sapling grows into a full-grown tree; something so
tiny and delicate develops into a strong tree capable of supporting
others. No matter how tall it grows, how much it may flourish, or
how many animals and birds it may support, its roots are firmly
buried in the ground. That's a lesson - to keep ourselves grounded,
respect and embrace our roots and give something back to those
humble beginnings that nurtured us into who we are.
(3) Then there is the message of peaceful coexistence: 'I am because
we are'. Nature provides every creature a chance to exist. However,
the existence of one creature or being depends on the existence of
the other. The tiger eats the antelope; without the antelope, the
tiger wouldn't survive. Likewise, without tigers, the over-abundance
of antelopes would cause them to starve to death.
(4) I wonder if you have noticed that when birds or squirrels see a
predator, they give out an alarm call to their fellow creatures about
the lurking danger. They put themselves in danger to save the lives
of others. Many animals, like the salmon, usually die after they
spawn, but this doesn't stop them. One life extinguished for the
betterment of others is a small price to pay.
(5) The snow melts in the warmth of spring to give birth to fresh green
leaves. In autumn these leaves age into shades of gold only to be
buried in the cold grave of winter. Change is inevitable; the sooner
we embrace this, the better it is for us. We must also understand
that even in pain there is growth. If you cut a hole in the tree, it will
grow around it. No matter what may come in its way, a river will
continue to flow. Similarly, no matter what grief may break your
heart, nature teaches us that life goes on.
(6) Keep in mind that life is not about making lists and trying to be
one step ahead of others. Life is to live. Take a break-stop being a
workaholic and smell the roses, do whatever makes you happy
and most of all spend some time with nature to pick-up invaluable
lessons.
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the following
questions:
(A) Choose the option that best
Context-based question
conveys the message in the
statement - ‘I am because we It tests your understanding
are’. of the passage. In such
(a) Tigers are dependent on questions, it becomes
antelope. critical for you to
understand what the
(b) Antelope are dependent
writer is trying to say. Read
on tigers.
the passage with a calm
(c) Humans are dependent
mind and then decide the
on animals.
meaning of the line given
(d) Everyone is dependent on
from the context.
one another.
(B) From the given options
choose one quote that best
expresses the central idea of
the passage.
Theme-based question
(a) Nature: She pardons no
mistakes. Her yea is yea, This question talks about
and her nay, nay. —Ralph the central idea of the
Waldo Emerson passage encapsulated
within a quote. Students
(b) Look deep into nature,
have to understand
and then you will
the broader idea of the
understand everything
passage and choose from
better. —A. Einstein
a set of quotes that best
(c) Nature never deceives
capture the idea. Look for
us; it is we who deceive
words which describe the
ourselves. —Jean Jacques
entire passage in such
Rousseau
questions.
(d) All the ugliness of
the world can best be
forgotten in the beauty of
nature! —Mehmet Murat

Fact-based question
A particular fact from the
(C) Complete the following with passage is highlighted
a phrase from paragraph 1: here. Students are required
Opinion Reason to identify the writer’s
opinion that is supported
...................... She teaches us by the highlighted fact.
to maintain an Look for words which
equilibrium in life. provide opinion of the
writer and concentrate
how it relates to the fact.
Ans. (A) (d) Everyone is dependent on one another.

Explanation: This phrase conveys a message of coexistence.
The existence of one creature or human being depends on the
existence of the other. Hence (d) is the right answer.
(B) (b) Look deep into nature, and then you will understand
everything better. —A Einstein.
Explanation: The passage is all about learning from nature
how co-existence and dependency among creatures is
necessary for life. In fact there are 1000 lessons that nature
can teach us provided we look for them. Hence (b) is the right
answer.
(C) Nature is our first mother and teacher.
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DISCURSIVE PASSAGE Questions
[ 10 marks each ]
Passage 1:
(1) Everybody wants to succeed in life. Success comes to those who are
sincere, hardworking, loyal and comitted to their goals.
(2) Success has been man's greatest motivation and has a great effect
on life. It brings pleasure and pride. It gives a sense of fulfilment. It
means all-round development. Everybody hopes to be successful
in life. But success smiles on those who have a proper approach,
planning, vision and stamina. One cannot be successful without
cultivating these certain basic things in life, it is very difficult to set
out on a journey without knowing one's goals and purposes. Clarity
of the objective is a must to succeed in life. A focused approach with
proper planning is certain to bring success. Indecision and insincerity
are big obstacles on the path to success.
(3) One should have the capability, capacity and resources to
turn one's dreams into reality. Mere desire cannot bring you
success. This is the basic requirement of success. The next
important thing is the eagerness, seriousness and the urge to be
successful. it is the driving force which decides success and the
first step.
(4) One needs to purpose one's goals with all sincerity and passion.
One should always be in high spirits. Lack of such spirit leads to an
inferiority complex which is a big obstruction on the path to success.
Time is also a deciding factor. Only the punctual and committed
have succeeded in life. Lives of great men are examples of this. They
had all these qualities in plenty which helped them rise to the peak
of success.
(5) Hard work is one of the basic requirement of success. There is
no substitute for hard work. It alone can take one to the peak of
success. Every success has a ratio of five per cent inspiration and
ninety-five per cent perspiration. It is the patience, persistence and
perservance which play a decisive role in achieving success. Failures
are the pillars of success as they are our stepping-stones and we
must get up and start again and be motivated.

Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the following
questions.
(A) Identify the basic things that we need to achieve success in
our lives.
(a) We need to develop a proper approach, planning, vision
and stamina.
(b) We must have all round development.
(c) We must have a large appetite to be successful.
(d) We must have one purpose in life.
(B) From the given options choose one quote that best
expresses the central idea of the passage.
(a) Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races
one after the other. —Walter Eliot
(b) The difference between the difficult and the
impossible is that the impossible takes a little longer
time. —Lady Aberdeen
(c) Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before
which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish. —
John Quincy Adams
(d) I am a slow walker, but I never walk back. —Abraham
Lincoln
(C) According to the passage, success come certainly to those
................
(D) Comment on the tone of the writer in the given sentence,
in about 40 words:
“Every success has a ratio of five per cent inspiration and
ninety-five per cent perspiration.”
(E) Evaluate the qualities that the writer has mentioned to
achieve success in life, in about 40 words.
(F) …….. is the foremost requirement for success.
(G) ……. is considered to be the stepping stone to success.
(H) What are our big obstacles on the path to success?
Ans. (A) (a) We need to develop a proper approach, planning, vision
and stamina.
Explanation: The basic things in life that we need to achieve
success is that we need to develop a proper approach,
planning, vision and stamina. Hence, option (a) is the right
answer.
(B) (c) Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before
which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish. —John
Quincy Adams
Explanation: In the passage, the author wants readers to
understand that patience and perseverance play a decisive
role in achieving success. If one possesses both, nothing can
come in his path to success. Hence (c) is the right answer.
(C) who are sincere, hardworking, loyal and committed to their
goals.
(D) The tone of the writer is both practical and funny. A general
truth is being talked about when the writer says inspiration
is key to success, but only if it is accompanied by a lot of
hard work. He has made his point by using similar sounding
words such as 'inspiration' and 'perspiration', which makes the
sentence funny.
(E) The writer says that sincerity and passion are required to
achieve success in life. He adds that one should always be in
high spirits. Punctuality and commitment are also necessary
to achieve success. He further adds that one needs to remove
his or her inferiority complex. These are core to finding success
in our life.
(F) Hard work
(G) Failure
(H) Indecision and insincerity are the biggest obstacles to success.
FACTUAL PASSAGE Questions

[ 10 marks each ]
Passage 1:
(1) By generating a means of employment for people with excellent
artistic abilities and incredible imagination, the animation industry
is growing into a multi-crore industry with vast career prospects.
Animation is the linking and manipulation of still images to create
the effect of motion. Images, graphics, text, and audio are brought
together to create a moving picture on the screen. Thus the
animator, who is an expert in animation art, gives life to a character
using a blend of imagination and technology.

(2) Aspirant animators must have a passion and flair for drawing
and creative imagination. In addition, they must also possess an
advanced level of technological understanding. An animator must
have good communication skills because the field requires him to
meet and interact with large number of people.
(3) In the present scenario, animation has a plethora of opportunities
in areas like films, cartoons, advertisements, television, and product
designing. The animation industry can be broadly classified into
categories like SD and 2D animation, gaming, multimedia, web
designing, and visual effects.
(4) In India, the animation industry is growing immensely thus
making the country a destination for outsourced animation work.
The reasons for this mainly are skilled workers and low cost of
production besides the rise of the gaming industry. Apart from this,
the Indian audience is showing keen interest in animated movies and
commercials which has led several production houses to produce a
greater number of animated movies.
(5) Being aware of the increasing popularity of the animation industry,
educational institutions across the country are beginning to include
animation courses in their programme. A number of animation
institutes have also come up in India which will help students both
in grooming their creative skills as well as in their placements.
(6) The magical world of animation is thus becoming one of the fastest
and most lucrative industries in India. Despite a humble start in the
year 1974 with the educational animation film ‘Ek Anek Aur Ekta’,
the animation industry in India is a well-established career option
today.
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0.31 2007
0.37 2008
0.48 2009
0.59 2010
0.70 2011
0.94 2012
Based on your understanding of the passage, answer the questions.

(A) According to the passage, an animator .................
(B) Select the option that is true for the two statements given
below.
(1) The animation industry had a very slow and humble
start in India.
(2) The world of animation is becoming one of the fastest
and most lucrative industries in India.
Options:
(a) (1) is the result of (2)
(b) (1) is the reason for (2)
(c) (1) is independent of (2)
(d) (1) contradicts (2)
(C) Identify the first animated film that was made in India.
(D) Validate the following in about 40 words with proof from
the passage.
Despite a humble start in the year 1974..., the animation
industry in India is a well-established career option
today.
(E) Based on your reading of the passage, which two sentences
from the following are TRUE?
(i) The animation destroys still images to create an
illusion of motion.
(ii) In India, the animation industry is growing immensely,
thus making the country a destination for the
outsourcing of animation work.
(iii) An animator must have good writing skills because the
field requires him to write creative content.
(iv) Aspirant animators must have a passion and a flair for
drawing and creative imagination.
Options:
(a) (i) and (iii) (b) (ii) and (iv)
(c) (i) and (ii) (d) (ii) and (iii)
(F) ................ are brought together to create a live moving
picture on the screen.
(G) Comment on the skills required to become an animation
expert in about 40 words.
(H) Why do you think the author calls the world of animation
‘magical’?

Ans. (A) shows interest in animated movies and commercials.
(B) (d) (1) contradicts (2).
Explanation: It is clearly given in paragraph 6 of the passage
that the start of the animation field in India was really humble
but today it is one of the fastest fields with regard to growth.
Hence (d) is the correct answer.
(C) Ek Anek Aur Ekta
(D) The writer mentions that animation is becoming a fast
growing and lucrative industry. It is a well-established career
option today, and there are a number of institutes that teach
animation. There is an increase in animation enthusiasts
as well, and India is becoming a destination for outsourced
animation work.
(E) (b) (ii) and (iv)
Explanation: In India, the animation industry is growing
immensely, thus making the country a destination for
outsourced animation work. Aspirant animators must have a
passion and flair for drawing and creative imagination. Hence
(b) is the right answer.
(F) Images, graphics, text, and audio
(G) The writer tells us that an animation enthusiast should have
good drawing skills and a flair for creative imagination. they
should also be comfortable using technology and have good
communication skills because the field requires them to
interact and work with a lot of people.
(H) The author calls the world of animation magical because it
can bring to life the images and drawings made by illustrators.
It brings a new phase in story-telling.
Passage 2:
(1) An air quality index (AQI) is used by government agencies to
communicate to the public how polluted the air currently is or how
polluted it is forecast to become. Public health risks increase as
the AQI rises. Different countries have their own air quality indices,
correspounding to different national air quality standards. Some of
these are the Air Quality Health Index (Canada), the Air Pollution
Index (Malaysia), and the Pollutant Standards Index (Singapore).
(2) The AQI can increase due to an increase of air emissions (for
example, during rush hour traffic) or from a lack of dilution of air
pollutants. Stagnant air, ofter caused by low wind speeds lets air
pollution remain in a local area, leading to high concentrations of
pollutants, chemical reactions between air contaminants and hazy
conditions.
(3) The National Air Quality Index (AQI) was launched in New Delhi on
September 17, 2014, under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
The Central Pollution Control Board along with State Pollution
Control Boards has been operating National Air Monitoring
Program (NAMP) covering 240 cities of the country having more
than 342 monitoring sations. An expert Group comprising medical
professionals, air quality experts, academia advocacy groups, and
SPCBs was constituted and a technical study was awarded to IIT
Kanpur.
AQI Category, Pollutants and Health Breakpoints

AQI PM10 PM2.5 NO2 O3 CO SO2 (24 NH3 Pb
Category (24hr) (24hr) (24hr) (8hr) (8 hr) hr) (24hr) (24
(Range) hr)
Good (0–50) 0–50 0– 0–40 0– 0– 0– 0– 0–
30 50 1.0 40 200 0.5
Satisfactory 51– 31– 41– 51– 1.1– 41– 201– 0.5–
(51–100) 100 60 80 100 2.0 80 400 1.0
Moderately 101– 61– 81– 101– 2.1– 81–380 401– 1.1–
polluted 250 90 180 168 10 800 2.0
(101–200)
Poor (2001– 251– 91– 181– 169– 10– 381– 801– 2.1–
300) 350 120 280 208 17 800 1200 3.0
Very poor 351– 121– 281– 209– 17– 801– 1200– 3.1–
(301–400) 430 250 400 748 34 1600 1800 3.5
Severe 430+ 250+ 400+ 748+ 34+ 1600+ 1800+ 3.5+
(401–500)
The AQI values and the corresponding likely associated health impacts
for the identified eight pollutants are as follows:

AQI Associated Health Impacts
Good (0–50) Minimal impact
Satisfactory May cause minor breathing discomfort to sensitive
(51–100) people.
Moderately May cause breathing discomfort of people with lung
polluted disease such as asthma and discomfort to people with
(101–200) heart disease children and other adults. My cause
Poor breathing discomfort to people on prolonged exposure
(201–300) and discomfort to people with heart disease.
Very Poor May cause respiratory illness to the people on
(301–400) prolonged exposure. Effect may be more pronounced
in people with lung and heart diseases.
Severe May cause respiratory impact even on healthy people,
(401–500) and serious health impacts on people with lung/heart
disease. The health impacts may be experienced even
during light physical activity.
(4) IIT Kanpur and the Expert Group recommended an AQI scheme
in 2014. While the earlier measuring index was limited to three
indicators, the new index measures eight parameters.
The continuous monitoring systems that provide data on near real-
time basis are installed in New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata and
Ahmedabad.
(5) There are six AQI categories, namely Good, Satisfactory, Moderately
polluted, Poor, Very Poor, and Severe. The proposed AQI will consider
eight pollutants (PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, O3, NH3, and Pb)
for which short-term (up to 24-hourly averaging period) National
Ambient Air Quality Standards are prescribed.
(6) Based on the measured ambient concentrations, corresponding
standards and likely health impact, a sub-index is calculated for
each of these pollutants. The worst sub-index reflects overall AQI.
Likely health impacts for different AQI categories and pollutants
have also been suggested, with primary inputs from the medical
experts in the group.
On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer the
questions given below.
(A) In the line– ‘‘Different countries have their own air quality
indices, corresponding to different national air quality
standards.’’ The word corresponding DOES NOT refer to:
(a) correlate with
(b) disagree with
(c) compatible with
(d) agree with
(B) Name one reason for the increase of AQI.
(C) When was the National Air Quality Index (AQI) launched in
New Delhi?
(a) 17th September, 2015
(b) 27th September, 2014
(c) 07th September, 2016
(d) 17th September, 2014
(D) Which pollutants are measured in the Air Quality Index?
Ans. (A) (a) correlate with
Explanation: To correspond means to have a close similarity
to or be equal with something else. Hence (a) is the right
answer.
Ans. (A) (b) be insignificant
Explanation: ‘To exist in obscurity’ means to remain unknown
and out of reach of people’s knowledge. Hence (b) is the right
answer.
(B) An increase of emissions (from traffic or factories) into the
air can increase the AQI.
(C) (d) 17th September, 2014
Explanation: The National AQI was launched in New Delhi on
17th September 2014. Hence (d) is the right answer.
(D) The AQI measures eight pollutants: PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO,
O3, NH3 and Pb

1 WRITING
Descriptive
Paragraph
A description is a spoken or written account of a person, place, object or event. By

describing them we make a sketch using words so that the readers are able to get
a clear picture of the described person, place, object or event. A good description
creates a well-defined mental image in the mind of the readers. You need to use
sensory information to enable readers to use their five senses of touch, taste, smell,
hearing, and sight to understand the topic of the description.
Learning Objectives
 Students will be learning to write descriptive paragraphs based
on visual and verbal cues in order to demonstrate their ability to
narrate, imagine and compose ideas.
 Students will be learning to understand writing as an analysis -
oriented skill which requires thinking, reasoning, logical application,
understanding visuals, etc.
Descriptive Paragraph
A descriptive paragraph is a focused and minute account on a specific
topic. It conveys a distinct message of a single person, object or event.
These paragraphs help readers feel and sense the details that the writer
wants to convey. To write a descriptive paragraph, you must study your
topic closely, make a list of the details you observe, and organize those
details into a logical structure.
Marking Scheme
One question (with internal choice) of 5 marks is based on a descriptive
paragraph (Person/Event/Situation). The detailed breakdown of the 5
marks for the descriptive writing question is given below:
Content (3 marks)
Content refers to the body of the paragraph or the matter that is written
inside it.
• 0.5 mark: title of the paragraph
• 2 marks: introduction and overview
• 0.5 mark: concluding line
Every descriptive paragraph will take a somewhat different form,
but the following model is a straight forward way to get started:
• A topic sentence that identifies the topic and briefly explains its
significance.
• Supporting sentences that describe the topic specifically and vividly
using the details listed during brainstorming.
• Use appropriate transitional phrases so that the paragraph will be
well-organized and structured.
• Use a concluding sentence that circles back to the topic's
significance.

• Arrange the details in sequence that makes sense for your topic.
• If you get stuck, read model descriptive paragraphs for insight, and
don't be afraid to experiment with different arrangements.
• In your final draft, the details should follow a logical pattern, with
each sentence connecting to the sentences that come before and
after it.
Expression (2 marks)
Expression refers to writing the content using the right words, accurate
spellings and in the correct grammatical structures.
• Your descriptive paragraph might contain all the required
information in the proper format, but it would still be considered
incomplete if proper words and accurate grammar is not used.
• There is 1 mark for proper linking one idea to the next using
connectors to structure the ideas logically from one to the next.
• The other 1 mark is for proper punctuation, spellings, appropriate
words, and accurate grammatzical structures.
Learning Objectives
 Students shall be able to flesh out paragraphs from the given
information and understand its structure and logic.
 Students will gain confidence in their ability to describe events in
everyday life, as well as hone their literary imagination.
1. Structure
My Principal Title
Mr Rakesh Chopra, our new principal, is a tall, fair young man. He

has a thin moustache and always wears a smile on his face. He
has a wheatish complexion. Though he is highly qualified, kind and Introduction
polite, yet, he is a strict disciplinarian. He is punctual and diligent
and inspires us to be fit and smart. He has a good command over
the students and punishes habitual latecomers, disobedient and
undisciplined children. He is very kind as he helps the poor, needy Overview
children by distributing books, notebooks and other stationery
material, free of cost. He is liked and respected by all the students,
teachers and staff-members.
Descriptive Paragraph 3
• Title: The title should be concise and clear. It should develop interest
in the reader.
• Introduction: The first sentence that introduces the main idea of
the paragraph.
• Overview: They come after the topic sentence, making up the body
of the description. They give details to develop and support the
main idea.
2. Types of Descriptive Paragraphs
(1) Person
(2) Event/ situation
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I. PERSON
QUESTIONS
3. Choose the correct options on a descriptive paragraph written
about your colleague Saurav.
(A) Which of the following is the most effective piece of
description?
(a) Saurav was 25 and his stern face hinted at a strong
determination to succeed.
(b) Saurav was 25 and his face was full of makeup. He
tried to override other people.
(c) Saurav was 25. He had a stern face.
(d) Saurav was 25 and he wanted to boss over people. He
made up his face.
(B) Which of the following can be used for good descriptive
writing?
(a) Analogies
(b) Metaphors
(c) Similes
(d) All of the above
(C) What is the reason to write a descriptive paragraph?
(a) To allow the reader to grasp the writer's idea through
the reader's sense of sight, smell, taste, sound and
touch.
(b) To inform the reader about technical features.
(c) To provide the reader with scientific details.
(d) To appeal to the reader's liking for numbers.
(D) Which of the following sentences is most descriptive?
(a) He came into the house.
(b) He came into the house screaming and crying.
(c) He entered the house.
(d) He arrived at the house.
(E) Which of the following is are included in good descriptive
writing?
(a) Precise language
(b) Specific adjectives and nouns
(c) Strong action verbs
(d) All of the above
Ans. (A) (a) Saurav was 25 and his stern face hinted at a strong
determination to succeed.
Explanation: Option (a) precisely describes Saurav's
personality as well as his appearance. Hence (a) is the right
answer.
(B) (d) All of the above.
Explanation: The English language is full of analogies,
metaphors and similes. We should use them to make our
writing more descriptive and interesting. Hence (d) is the right
answer.
(C) (a) To allow the reader to grasp the writer's idea through the
reader's sense of sight, smell, taste, sound and touch.
Explanation: The fundamental task of descriptive writing is to
describe a person, place or thing in a way that captures the
imagination of the reader by invoking all five senses. Hence (a)
is the right answer.
(D) (b) He came into the house screaming and crying.
Explanation: While the other options just mention the fact
that he came into the house, option (b) is more descriptive as it
describes the condition he was in as he did so. Hence (b) is the
right answer.
(E) (d) All of the above.
Explanation: Good descriptive writing tries to be as specific as
possible without using generalities and passive verbs. Hence
(d) is the right answer.

II. EVENT/SITUATION
4. You recently participated in a ‘Robot Making’ event in your

school. Participants from as many as 30 schools in the city
took part in the event. Write about the event in 100-120 words
describing how many robots were made and who was awarded
the best prize, etc.
Ans. Robot Making Competition

Our school organised a Robot Making Competition in which as
many as 30 students from 30 schools of the city participated.
Being a member of the Robotic Club of my school, I represented
my school in this activity. All the students were given the basic
tools and units. All the groups were given 2 hours for assembling
the robot together. Our group consisted of 4 students who were
the members of the Robotic Club. We put together Harsh, a robot,
which could play music and do basic activities such as making
the bed and washing vessels. One of the participating schools
had made a running robot which could take part in running races.
The running robot was judged the best by the judges. Harsh got
the second prize. The Chief Guest for the event was a Professor of
Robotics from the University of Technology in the city.
5. Final exams are taking place in your school. On one of the exam
days, you find out that you prepared for the wrong subject.
With hardly half an hour left to go for the exam to begin,
you find yourself in a state of panic. Write a paragraph in
100-120 words describing your feelings and how you handled
the situation.
Ans. Exam Day Blunder
I usually take great care to prepare for my exams. But yesterday,
I made an unthinkable blunder. I reached the school feeling
prepared and confident for my Mathematics exam. When I met
some of my classmates, I was astonished to find that they were
all revising for the English exam! The astonishment turned into fear
and panic when I realized that I had got it all wrong. I borrowed
my friend’s English reader, and began reading up chapters and
looking up questions. When the bell rang for us to assemble in our
respective exam centers, I was shaking with nervousness. But, I
took a deep breath, calmed myself down, and sat down for the
exam. The question paper turned out to be easy, and I gave a sigh
of relief.

1 LITERATURE
The Fun They Had
—Isaac Asimov
PROSE
‘The Fun They Had’ is a story set in the future where robots replace teachers and
e-books take the place of real books. A little girl named Margie is amazed to see a
book that her friend Tommy had found in the attic of his house . She thought of the
days when children used to go to school and had fun. Real books, human teachers,
schools all seemed like a dream world to her. She found her mechanical teacher
boring. She could not take a leave. She started to hate her school more and started
wondering about the fun her great grandparents had in their school.
Learning Objectives
 Students will be learning about how technology brings changes in
the life of students.
 Students will be learning about how students learn and teachers
teach.
 Students will be learning about the current education system by
looking at a fictional alternative set in 2157 A.D.
Characters in Brief
argie is an innocent and curious girl who asks
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questions and doesn’t perform well when it
comes to fact-based and passive lessons.
Being a highly imag- She in fact hates her

inative child, she can computerised and
imagine schools of boring school.
many centuries ago.
Margie
When Tommy shows her a book, she starts dreaming

about the fun children in those schools had.
Tommy (13 year old boy) is

Margie’s neighbour.
He has read many tele- He shows her the old book

books and has much more from his storeroom that set
knowledge and information the ground for the story.
about how schools were
He feels he is superior to
centuries ago. Tommy Margie and never leaves a
chance to make fun of her.
He is a smart boy and
older than Margie.

Chapter in Detail
Discovery of a Real Book
The story is set in 2157 A.D. when there are no printed books or human
teachers. Children are taught in their homes by computers. Two children,
Margie and Tommy, express astonishment on discovering an old book
with yellow, crinkly pages. Tommy makes fun of the time when children
had to read the same book again and again unlike the vast collection of
e-books stored in their computers.
The book is about school and belongs to Tommy’s grandfather when he
was a kid.
Character's Mood
 Curious; mocking
Example 1: Had Margie ever seen a book before? [NCERT]
Ans. No, Margie had never seen a book before. She had e-books stored
in her computer.
Margie Hates School
She hates school as she often has loads of homework and her
mechanical teacher gives her tests after tests. She hates sitting in her
room alone and studying. Sometimes the mechanical teacher develops
a fault but that is corrected within moments by the county inspector.
She finds her geography lessons boring and they have to be adjusted
according to her level. She is sceptical if anybody would like school.
Character's Mood
 Bored; frustrated
Example 2: Where was Margie’s school? Did she have any
classmates? [NCERT]
Ans. Margie’s school was in a room in her house. She didn’t have any
classmates.
Schools—Then and Now
Tommy tells Margie that schools were very different in those times.
Children had to go to a special building where all the children sat and
learned together while a human teacher taught them. It was surprising
for Margie to hear this as she was taught by a mechanical teacher all
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alone and that too in a room in her house. She doesn’t even have a
recess or playground.
Character's Mood
 Surprised; intrigued
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Dictionary
Words Meanings Synonyms Antonyms
Crinkly with many folds wrinkled, smooth, straight
and lines crumpled
Attic a space below the loft, storeroom basement, cellar
roof, used as a
storeroom
Scornful full of hatred/ contemptuous kind, admiring
distrust disdainful
Loftily in a superior way proud, snobbish modest, humble
Regular normal usual, orderly irregular, erratic

OBJECTIVE Type Questions
Multiple Choice Questions

[ 1 mark each ]
1. Which of these statements is true with regard to the books as
told by Tommy?
(a) There was a time when all stories were printed on paper.
(b) There was a time when all stories were told by their elders.
(c) There was a time when all stories were printed on cloth.
(d) There was a time when all stories were available only
online.
Ans. (a) There was a time when all stories were printed on paper.
Explanation: Option (a) is the correct option because when
Tommy found a ‘real book’ in his attic, he told Margie about the
time books were printed on paper. So, other options are incorrect
in this context.
Extract Based Questions

[ 5 marks each]
2. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that
follow:
She said, “Where did you find it?”
“In my house.” He pointed without looking, because he was busy
reading. “In the attic.”
“What’s it about?”
“School.”
Margie was scornful. “School? What’s there to write about school?
I hate school.”
Margie always hated school, but now she hated it more than
ever. The mechanical teacher had been giving her test after test
in geography and she had been doing worse and worse until her
mother had shaken her head sorrowfully and sent it to the County
Inspector.
The Fun They Had 5

He was a round little man with a red face and a whole box of tools with
dials and wires. He smiled at Margie and gave her an apple, then took
the teacher apart. Margie had hoped he wouldn’t know how to put it
together again.
(A) Choose the best option that doesn’t describe the
characteristics of the man in the above extract.
(a) He was rude. (b) He was kind.
(c) He was considerate. (d) He knew his job well.
(B) How would you describe the phrase ‘to put it together
again’?
(C) Comment on the reaction of the two children to finding a
'real' book, in about 40 words.
(D) Complete the following analogy using a word from the
extract:
Below the roof : ................ : : Below the ground : Basement
Ans. (A) (a) He was rude.
Explanation: Hence, (a) is the correct answer as the county
inspector wasn’t rude. He smiled and gave an apple to Margie.
This shows that he was kind (b), considerate (c), and knew his
job well (d).
(B) To put together means to fix something or make it workable
again.
(C) Tommy had found an old book in his attic which talked about
how school used to be before the time of mechanical teachers.
They were both intrigued on seeing it, because they had never
seen a real book before. Margie is full of questions and cannot
imagine why anyone would write about school.
(D) Attic
Explanation: Just as a space below the ground level is called
a basement, the space under the roof is called an attic.

SHORT ANSWER Type Questions (SA)
[ 3 marks each ]
3. How does Margie perform in her school?
[CBSE Question Bank 2022]
Ans. Margie hated school especially her lessons in geography. The
mechanical teacher had been continuously giving her tests and
she had been doing worse every time. She also hated how the
mechanical teacher calculated her marks in no time. It tells us that
she was not proud of her marks.
LONG ANSWER Type Questions (LA)

[ 6 marks each ]
4. If you are given a choice between the types of schools mentioned
in the chapter, which one would you choose and why?
Ans. I would certainly like to go to school where children study
together. It is more fun when we have friends to study and play
with. Also it is fun to share our food with our classmates during
lunch break. Our teachers are like second parents to us, who
teach us lovingly and patiently. I can ask them anything I want
to. Moreover, we get to participate in so many activities that are
beneficial for our all-round development. However, it would be
immensely beneficial if I got to couple technology with traditional
ways, to maximise the benefits of education.
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Ch-wise Q's & Answers CLASS 9

Ch. 1 Reading Comprehension

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Discursive Passage (10 marks)

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FACTUAL PASSAGE Questions

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4. You recently participated in a ‘Robot Making’ event in your

Ans. Robot Making Competition

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When Tommy shows her a book, she starts dreaming

Tommy (13 year old boy) is

He has read many tele- He shows her the old book

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Extract Based Questions

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LONG ANSWER Type Questions (LA)

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