Students must start practicing the questions from CBSE Sample Papers for Class 9 English with Solutions Set 5 are designed as per the revised syllabus.
CBSE Sample Papers for Class 9 English Set 5 with Solutions
Time: 3 Hrs.
Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions
Read the instructions very carefully and strictly follow them.
- This question paper is divided into three sections.
- Section A Reading Skills
- Section B Writing and Grammar
- Section C Literature Textbook
- This question paper has 11 questions. All questions are compulsory.
- Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part
Section – A
Reading Skills (20 Marks)
Question 1.
Read the following passage carefully. (10)
(1) A whopping 95% of the fires raging in California are started by humans, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. All it takes is just one spark to kick off a wildfire that spreads over entire forests and multiple states. This means that all humans-no matter what age-can examine how they contribute to wildfires to advance their prevention.
The following list explains how human activity and equipment can spark wildfires.
(2) Vehicles and tools scraping hard surfaces Anything that can cause a spark and has the potential to spread outdoors, especially in ideal fire weather and create a wildfire. In 2018, two massive California wildfires began with sparks caused by a stake hitting the ground in 100-degree weather and a flat tire rim scraping against the road. Some other common causes of wildfires are vehicle collisions, metal mower or weed-whacking blades striking rocks and chains hanging off trucks that scrape pavement.
(3) Power lines and other electrical equipment Power lines often break in strong winds and sparks spread dangerously fast with faster winds and dry vegetation. Outlets and appliances can also spark or overheat and cause electrical fires that escalate.
(4) Debris burning Fires lit for agricultural purposes like clearing land or removing crop residue make up 29% of wildfires nationally. Campfires, especially illegal, unattended or poorly extinguished ones, have the potential to bum thousands of acres. And if the fire warning is high, that really spells trouble.
(5) Arson People sometimes intentionally bum property or nature. Cigarettes and fireworks People should be mindful to practice safe use and disposal of both cigarette butts and fireworks, as even small heat sources can ignite dry vegetation and lead to hdge wildfires.
(6) Fires that rage out of control have many devastating effects on human, animal and plant life. Smoke from large fires negatively affects air quality and can damage the lungs of people thousands of miles away. Wildfire also threatens water quality, destroys animal habitat and leaves behind stripped land that can easily become eroded and create mudslides.
(7) Wildfires also bum up the carbon stored in trees and soil, releasing large amounts of smoke, methane and carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which increase overall temperatures. Forests eventually recover from wildfires, but it can take a long time.
(8) The U.S. Forest Service, state agencies, private companies and individuals who own forestland all help to minimise the likelihood and severity of wildfires with prescribed burning, monitoring natural fires and removing or trimming unwanted vegetation. Regular, smaller prescribed bums clear a lot of underbrush that a wildfire could otherwise use as fuel and potentially result in the wildfire becoming too large to manage.
(9) Forest industry organisations and the forest service managing large tracts of forestland employ firefighters on the ground and aerial firefighting crafts to manage both prescribed fires and wildfires. These brave responders step in to the fight more than 73,000 wildfires that bum an average of seven million acres every year across the U.S.
Answer the following questions based on the above passage.
(i) Why is it said in paragraph 1 that ‘all humans-no matter what age can examine how they contribute to wildfires’?(1)
Answer:
It is said so because wildfires are mainly human-caused; everyone, regardless of age, has a role in preventing them by being aware of their actions and minimising risk, such as avoiding sparks from tools or improperly extinguished fires.
(ii) According to paragraphs 2 and 3, wildfires can be triggered by all of the following EXCEPT (1)
(a) Mower blades hitting stones
(b) Chains scraping against die road
(c) Rainwater leaking onto dry leaves
(d) Power lines snapping in strong winds
Answer:
(c) Rainwater leaking onto dry leaves
(iii) Complete the following by selecting the correct option from those given in the brackets. (1)
Illegal and unattended campfires contribute to wildfires because they are often _______ (poorly managed / difficult to find). (Paragraph 4)
Answer:
poorly managed.
(iv) Select the option that is True from (A)-(C) for what the phrase ‘small heat sources can ignite dry vegetation’ suggests in paragraph 5. (1)
(A) Even minor sparks can lead to major wildfires under dry conditions.
(B) Only intense heat from electrical equipment causes wildfires.
(C) Cigarettes and fireworks rarely affect vegetation during dry weather.
Answer:
(a) Even minor sparks can lead to major wildfires under dry conditions.
(v) Prescribed burning : controlled prevention :: _______: _______ (Paragraph 8) (1)
Complete the analogy by selecting one of the two correct options (a), (b).
(a) wildfires: accidental destruction
(b) natural fires : plant regeneration
Answer:
(a) wildfires: accidental destruction
(vi) Why are wildfires dangerous for people and the environment? (Paragraphs 6 and 7)
(Answer in 30-40 words) (2)
Answer:
Wildfires damage lungs through smoke, threaten water quality, destroy habitats and cause soil erosion and mudslides. They also release carbon, methane and C02, contributing to rising global temperatures and harming both people and ecosystems.
(vii) What are the main ideas of paragraph 8 and paragraph 9? (1)
I. Prescribed bums help reduce wildfire risks.
II. Forests always recover quickly from fires.
III. Firefighters and aircraft are used to fight wildfires.
IV. Burning forests releases less carbon into the air. <
Answer:
(a) I, II
(viii) Why is it important for both private and public sectors to be involved in wildfire prevention and management? Answer in 30-40 words. (Paragraphs 8 and 9) (2)
Answer:
It is important for both private and public sectors to be involved because wildfires are widespread and severe; both public agencies and private forest owners must work together through monitoring, prescribed burning and emergency response. Collaboration ensures better prevention, resource use and faster wildfire management.
Question 2.
Read the following passage carefully.
(1) Ask a dying man in a hot desert, and he would somehow enable himself to utter, “I wish I could get some water….” Without being poetic or philosophic, we must realise that ‘water’, which is generally taken for granted, might be the most precious commodity in future if we do not mend our ways in the present. There can’t be a safe tomorrow if we are not ready to act today.
It becomes one of our prime responsibilities to save our precious water supplies. Out of the total water available on the Earth, only 3 percent is freshwater. Out of this 3% freshwater, only 1% is available for drinking. In our daily chores, we might have observed that we ourselves forget to turn off the tap early in the morning when we go to freshen ourselves up. We, at the moment, do not realise that our carelessness might be one.of the reasons for the water crisis for the future generation. “Many a drop makes an ocean.” Our small efforts can contribute to the conservation of the water in one or the other way. Each one of us has the ability to make a difference.
(2) The groundwater supply is reducing over time. Due to lack of suitable irrigation water, or the mismanagement of water in India, farmers over-extract water which is thought to be one of the shocking facts that affects the health of the cultivable agricultural lands. It is essential to adopt several water conservation techniques. It is necessary to launch several intensive awareness campaigns regarding the importance of water and its conservation so that these can make people aware about the wise management of water supply. The unwise use of water is not the only reason for the water crisis; the pollution of water resources is also an important reason for the deterioration of water supplies. So, water should be meticulously harnessed and carefully conserved.
(3) Installation of a water meter can help you save water. Growing grass appropriately outside your house or having a lawn can be helpful. Keeping your water supplying taps and showers tightly closed and repairing water leakage can contribute to the conservation of water. Collect water for reuse anytime you are running the water. Simply run it into a bucket, watering cane or pitcher.
(4) Several plans, policies and promises are made by the government, several announcements are made on the electronic media but the problem is still the same because we do not make sincere efforts.
Answer the following questions based on the above passage.
(i) Why does the writer compare water to a dying man’s last wish in the desert? (Paragraph 1) (1)
This is most likely to highlight that
(a) deserts are the most water-scarce regions
(b) water will always be available only to the desperate
(c) water is often valued only when it’s no longer accessible
(d) dying people dream only about water
Answer:
(c) water is often valued only when it’s no longer accessible
(ii) Identify the phrase from paragraph 1 that shows how careless daily habits may lead to water scarcity. (1)
Answer:
‘turn off the tap early in the morning when we go to freshen ourselves up’
(iii) Complete the following using the correct option from the bracket. (Paragraph 1) (1)
Only 1% of Earth’s water is drinkable, which makes it a _______ (limited / abundant) natural resource.
Answer:
limited
(iv) What does the writer mean by ‘Many a drop makes an ocean’? (Paragraph 1) (1)
Answer:
The given phrase means small efforts by individuals can collectively lead to large-scale positive change, such as conserving water.
(v) What does the data in the infographic mainly show? (1)
(a) Freshwater and saltwater are evenly distributed
(b) Less than 1% of water is truly usable for human consumption
(c) Drinking water is available from all freshwater sources
(d) Most of the Earth’s water is found underground
Answer:
(b) Less than 1% of water is truly usable for human consumption
(vi) Complete the sentence appropriately. (2)
Water pollution adds to the crisis because _______ (Paragraph 2)
Answer:
it reduces the amount of clean, usable water available, worsening the shortage.
(vii) How do small actions like fixing leaks or using water meters contribute to water conservation?
(Paragraph 3) (1)
Answer:
Small actions prevent unnecessary wastage and help monitor usage, encouraging responsible water habits.
(viii) Despite policies and media announcements, the writer says the problem remains. Why? Give one reason with reference to paragraph 4. (2)
Answer:
The writer says the problem remains because people do not make sincere efforts to follow through on the government’s plans and promises. Without action, policies remain ineffective.
Section – B
Grammar and Creative Writing Skills (20 Marks)
Grammar
Question 3.
Complete any ten of the following twelve tasks, as directed. (10 × 1 = 10)
(i) Fill in the blank with the correct option from those given. (1)
He must be tired; he _______ been working since morning.
(a) has
(b) had
(c) must
(d) have
Answer:
(a) has
(ii) Choose the correct option to complete the sentence meaningfully. (1)
There isn’t _______ time left before the exam begins.
(a) much
(b) many
(c) several
(d) few
Answer:
(a) much
(iii) Fill in the blank to complete the sentence. (1)
The patient _______ be taken to the hospital right away.
Answer:
must
(iv) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket. (1)
When I first arrived at State University, I _______ (overwhelm) by the size of campus.
Answer:
was overwhelmed
(v) Identify the error and supply correction for these sentences. (1)
The worst impacts form climate change, in the .form of heat stress, increased salinity and erratic rainfall, play out within familiar struggles. They include calls for fair wages and working conditions.
Use the given format for your response.
| Error | Correction |
Answer:
| Error | Correction |
| form climate | from climate |
Don’t make mistake of confusing similar-looking words such as “form’ and “from’, both are valid but have entirely different meanings.
(vi) Convert the below sentence into reported speech. (1)
She asked him “Where are you going next weekend?”
Answer:
She asked him where he was going the next weekend/the following weekend.
(vii) Identify the error and supply correction for these sentences. (1)
Many schools also celebrate the day by organising sports events. School teachers often invite childs from nearby orphanages or slums to participate along with the students of the school.
Use the given format for your response.
| Error | Correction |
Answer:
| Error | Correction |
| childs | children |
Don’t make mistake of using incorrect plurals forms. The word ‘childs’ is wrong; the correct plural is ‘children’
(viii) Complete the given sentence by filling the blank with the correct option. (1)
Sophia said, “I watched this documentary last week”.
Sophia said that she _______ that documentary the _______
(a) had watched, last week
(b) had watched, previous week
(c) have watched, last week
(d) have watched, previous week
Answer:
(b) had watched, previous week
(ix) Fill in the blank with the correct option from those given in the brackets. (1)
The players _______ (must / can) report to the ground by 6 a.m.
Answer:
must
(x) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete the sentence. (1)
They were talking about how a factory the air pollution. One of the penguins was shocked at how they did it. They continue that according to the press release there is a visible reduction in pollution.
(a) will now clean
(b) will make sure about the cleanliness
(c) will ensure the cleanliness
(d) would now work to clean
Answer:
(a) will now clean
(xi) Complete the given sentence by filling the blank with the correct option. (1)
I really want to know what kind of feeling it is to have a relative that hates you that _______
(a) most
(b) much
(c) a lot
(d) a good many
Answer:
(b) much
(xii) Complete the given sentence by filling the blank with the correct option. (1)
“What time does the train leave?”
He me what time the train left.
(a) said to
(b) replied to
(c) asked
(d) told
Answer:
(c) asked
Writing
Note: All details presented in the questions are imaginary and created for assessment purposes.
Question 4.
Attempt any one from (A) and (B) given below. (5)
(A) You recently witnessed the T20 World Cup India-South Africa cricket match that was played in the city of Barbados, U.S.A. It was a nail-biting match. Describe it in 100-120 words.
Answer:
World Cup matches make the Indian public ecstatic. Watching a match offers a twb-fold thrill-one is experiencing the game and the other is witnessing the public go wild. I had the chance to see the T20 World Cup Final Match between India and South Africa live in Barbados, U.S.A. I had flown specially from Mumbai to attend the match.
The stadium was packed to capacity-there wasn’t an inch of space. Every ball bowled by the Indian bowlers and each run scored by the Indians made people cheer, scream, applaud and wave the Indian flag. India gave South Africa a target of 177 runs after the first innings.
During the second innings, South Africa had an explosive over, scoring nearly 24 runs! We thought all was lost. But suddenly, the game shifted and India won by 7 runs! The entire stadium erupted in joy. You could see the celebration on every Indian’s face. I was so happy to be part of such a historic moment.
(B) Write a descriptive paragraph about your experience of reaching late for an examination.
Answer:
Once, when I was in 7th Standard, I was preparing for my final session-end exams. I slept late, as I was doing last-minute revision of my syllabus. As a result, I woke up ten minutes later than planned. I got ready as quickly as I could and rushed out to catch my school bus, but as I had feared, I had missed it.
I took an e-rickshaw instead and told the driver to go as fast as possible. He tried to speed up when suddenly, a small schoolgirl trying to cross the road came in front of us. The driver slammed the brakes and the e-rickshaw skidded. We were shocked but relieved to see that the girl was unhurt.
I then told the driver to go slow as I was feeling shaken. I reached the exam hall late and explained the incident to the invigilator. My exam went well, but I realised that next time I need to manage my study time better to avoid such situations in the future.
Question 5.
Attempt any one from (A) and (B) given below. (5)
(A) Write a story in 100-120 words with the help of the following outline.
- returning home
- suddenly car stopped
- looked for help – saw a female figure
- her dog pounced – I ran for life
- female’s sudden disappearance
- very frightened
- car started on its own – drove back
Answer:
I was returning home in my car when it suddenly broke down. It was around midnight. I stepped out and looked helplessly around for any sign of life. After a while, I saw a woman walking a dog.
Gathering courage, I approached her and asked if there was a service station or mechanic nearby. The lady stared at me silently and then let her dog loose. The dog lunged at me. Terrified, I ran as fast as I could. I was running so frantically that I tripped over a stone and fell.
Horrified, I looked back at the road. There was no sign of the woman or her dog. My blood ran cold.
Cautiously, I got up, walked back to my car, sat down and tried starting the engine. To my relief, the engine started. I focused on the road and drove away as fast as I could.
(B) Your friend behaved very selfishly in the canteen today and you are very upset. Write a diary entry expressing your feelings. You are Jared/Jennifer.
Answer:
Saturday, 25th August, 20XX
10:00 p.m.
Dear Diary
Today was one of the worst days of my life. My best friend publicly humiliated me. We met in the canteen during lunch break and I thought we would be catching up on our week. But to my disappointment, she had something else in mind.
She had heard a rumour that I had complained to the teacher about her carrying a mobile phone to school.
I was stunned by her accusation and tried to explain that I would never do such a thing, but she wouldn’t listen. She kept yelling at me. What hurt me most was when she called me a ‘backstabber’ and stormed out of the canteen.
I was so upset I couldn’t even finish my lunch. When school ended, I rushed home in tears.
I don’t know what to do. Hopefully, we’ll clear up this misunderstanding soon.
Jared
Section – C
Literature Textbook (40 Marks)
Question 6.
Read the following extracts and answer the questions for any one of the given two, (A) or (B). (5)
(A) “So the swallow plucked out the Prince’s eye and flew away to the young man’s garret. It was . easy enough to get in, as there was a hole in the roof. Through this he darted and came into the room. The young man had his head buried in his hands, so he did not hear the flutter of the bird’s wings and when he looked up he found the beautiful sapphire lying on the withered violets.”
(i) Choose the answer that lists the correct option displaying the person who was helped by the swallow and the Happy Prince.
(a) A seamstress
(b) A beggar
(c) A chef
(d) A sweeper
Answer:
(a) A seamstress
(ii) Why did the swallow take out the sapphire from the Prince’s eye?
Answer:
The swallow took out the sapphire from the Prince’s eye as the prince asked him to. The playwright who lived in the garret was crying as he was poor and couldn’t write with an empty stomach. So, the prince asked the swallow to give the sapphire in his eye to the young man in order to help him.
(iii) Fill in the blank with correct word from the bracket. ,
‘Withered’ in the extract means _______ (dry/tom)
Answer:
dry
(iv) Read the following sound and movement words.
I. Flutter
II. Darted
III. Plucked
IV. Buried
V. Hear
Select the option that correctly categorises I-V into sound and movement words.
| No. | Sound | Movement |
| (a) | land V | II, III and IV |
| (b) | V and IV | I, II and III |
| (c) | I, II and III | IV and V |
| (d) | I, III and IV | Hand V |
Answer:
(a) I,V and II, III and IV
(v) Complete the following analogy Slither : Wither :: Dire : _______
Answer:
Sapphire
(B) And she was dragged down to where father was pacing to and fro, handsb’ehind his back.
‘Well’? He said sharply. Mother explained. He stopped and starred at the child. “Did you do that?” “N- No,” she whispered? ”
(i) Which statement is true about the incidence discused in the above passage?
(a) Kezia didn’t tear the papers.
(b) Grandmother encouraged her to tear the papers.
(c) Father wanted to enquire about Kezia if she had tom the papers.
(d) Kezia was never afraid of her father.
Answer:
(c) Father wanted to enquire about Kezia if she had tom the papers.
(ii) What did the mother try to explain to the father?
Answer:
The mother was trying to explain to the father that Kezia didn’t tear the papers with bad intentions but to fill up the pin cushion in their house.
(iii) Fill in the blank with correct word from the bracket.
Pointedly : _______ (Sharply/Bluntly):: Deposit: Bury
Answer:
Sharply
(iv) What does the pause indicated by the dash in the line ‘Did you do that?’ ‘N- No/ she whispered’ convey?
I. A moment of nervous hesitation and guilt
II. A deliberate effort to lie
III. A dramatic pause to build tension
IV. An emotional struggle before confession
V. A sign of disrespect or defiance
Select the correct option.
(a) I, III, IV
(b) Only II
(c) I and IV
(d) II and V
Answer:
(a) I, III and IV
(v) Which word does ‘whispered’ not correspond to?
(a) Mumble
(b) Shout
(c) Murmur
(d) Mutter
Answer:
(b) Shout
Question 7.
Read the following extracts and answer the questions for any one of the given two, (A) or (B). (5)
(A) They, too, aware of sun and air and water,
Are fed by peaceful harvests, by war’s long winter starv’d Their hands are ours and in their lines we read A labour not different from our own.
(i) What is the significance of the word ‘too’?
Answer:
The word ‘too’ emphasises that ‘they’ are just like us in their need of sun, air and water.
(ii) Fill in the blank with ONE WORD.
“By war’s long winter starv’d” indicates that all suffer through same problems.
Answer:
humans
(iii) What emotions or ideas are most appropriately conveyed by the phrases ‘fed by peaceful harvests’, ‘war’s long winter starv’d’ and ‘a labour not different from our own’?
I. Empathy
II. Indifference
III. Shared humanity
IV. Exploitation
V. Unity
Select the correct option.
(a) I, m and V
(b) II and IV
(c) I, IV and V
(d) II and III
Answer:
(a) I, III and V
(iv) What does ‘Peaceful harvests’ in the extract mean?
(a) The crops grown during times of peace
(b) The crops grown in winter
(c) The crops grown during times of war
(d) The crops grown in summer ;
Answer:
(a) The crops grown during times of peace
(v) Complete the follqwing analogy.
Chore : _______ :: Different: Distinct
Answer:
Labour
(B) Where they harness the swift reindeer –
To the sledges, when it snows;
And the children look like bear’s cubs
In their funny, furry clothes:
They tell them a curious story
I don’t believe it’s true
And yet you may learn a lesson
If I tell the tale to you.
(i) What is the overall theme of the poem?
Answer:
The theme of the poem is that one must not get greedy in the lust of possessing materialistic pleasures and comfort in life. It teaches us to treat everyone with empathy and kindness.
(ii) Complete the following suitably.
The poet calls the tale curious because _______
Answer:
he does not believe in it
(iii) What emotions or ideas are most appropriately conveyed by the phrases ‘children look like bear’s cubs’, ‘curious story’ and ‘you may learn a lesson’?
I. Amusement
II. Disbelief
III. Wonder
IV. Caution
V. Affection
Select the correct option.
(a) I, n and III
(b) II and IV
(c) I, III and V
(d) III, IV and V
Answer:
(c) I, III and V
(iv) The tale referred to in the extract is of _______
(a) how a woodpecker came into being
(b) how Saint Peter got angry once
(c) how greed results in doom
(d) how a bird is often seen by people
Answer:
(a) how a woodpecker came into being
(v) Find words from the poem that rhyme with words given below.
Clue _______
Sunny _______
Answer:
Clue – True; Sunny – Funny
Question 8.
Answer any four of the following five questions in 40-50 words each. (4 × 3 = 12)
(i) What does the poet mean by ‘Make the heart steadfast’ in the poem ‘Wind’?
Answer:
‘Make the heart steadfast’ actually means to become strong to face challenges of life. In the poem ‘Wind’, the poet uses the nature of wind to denote the difficulties of life. The poet advises the readers to be strong and determined like the wind. He tells them that they should not lose hope or give up easily in the face of difficulties.
(ii) What three things does the poet want to do when he goes back to Innisfree?
Answer:
The poet wants to lead a life of serenity and contentment, away from the bustle and loudness of urban life.
He longs for living in a simple cabin made of clay and sticks with a small piece of land where he can grow a few bean-rows and some honey fresh from the bee-hive to satisfy his needs.
(iii) Who encouraged Evelyn to continue with music? What did he do and say?
Answer:
It was Ron Forbes, the percussionist, who encouraged Evelyn to continue with music. While her teachers discouraged her, he noticed her potential and decided to develop it. He told Evelyn to train different parts of her body to sense musical notes. He turned two drums with different notes to make her sense the higher ones through the upper part of her body and the lower ones through the lower part of her body.
(iv) How was Bismillah a perfect example of India’s Cultural Heritage?
Answer:
Ustaad Bismillah Khan was a perfect example of India’s Cultural Heritage as he could never even think of leaving Dumrao and the river Ganga. He was a symbol of religious harmony and believed that music has the power to unite people of different religions and cultures. He also popularised shehnai and combined the classical and folk music of India.
- Represented Indian cultural and musical heritage
- Loved traditional music, Ganga and Dumrao.
- Promoted unity and globalised the shehnai.
(v) How old do you think the poet is in the poem ‘Rain on the Roof’?
Answer:
The poet is a young man. He can recall his mother once turning to look at him and his siblings while they slept in their room. The poet’s mother, who he claims still exists in his memories, has also passed away.
Question 9.
Answer any two of the following three questions in 40-50 words each. (2 × 3 = 6)
(i) Why did the king want to punish the merchant food in the story ‘In the Kingdom of Fools’?
Answer:
The King wanted to punish the merchant because the wall of his house had fallen on the thief and killed him.
The wall was built by the merchant’s father. According to the king, since the merchant had inherited his father’s wealth, he inherited his sins too. Therefore, he should be punished.
(ii) Why was Sergei disgusted with the beggar?
Answer:
Sergei was disgusted with the beggar’s dishonesty. This was because he had seen him on another street two days ago, pretending that he was an expelled student in need of money. Now he was telling Sergei that he was a village schoolmaster who had lost his job due to calumny. Catching him lying made Sergei be disgusted by the beggar’s behaviour.
(iii) Describe all the attractions that the child is drawn to till he gets lost in the fair in the story ‘The Lost Child’.
Answer:
On reaching the fair, the child was first tempted by the toy shop and then the dragonflies in the mustard field. He then got distracted by the flowers showering from the tree and then goodies being sold by the sweet seller. After that he wanted the flower garland of gulmohar and then the colourful balloons from the balloon-seller. Next, he was drawn by the sound of the snake charmer and finally, he was mesmerised by the round about with children and adults enjoying the rides. This resulted in him lagging behind and eventually getting lost in the fair.
Question 10.
Answer any one of the following two questions in 100-120 words each. (6)
(i) Give a brief analysis of the poem ‘A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal’ in your own words.
Answer:
The poet of ‘A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal’ confesses his love and sorrow over an enigmatic and idealised woman in this poem. The poet is shown to be struck by the strangeness of his beloved’s passing since he always imagined her as young and vibrant. He finds it difficult to comprehend that her body is now as inert as the ‘rocks and stones and tree’. He claims that the loss of his beloved left him feeling extremely unhappy. He claims that his beloved has changed into a thing that is no longer alive and cannot be touched by anything on Earth.
He also believes that his beloved is now motionless as she can neither hear nor see. She is imprisoned beneath the ground and rotates around trees, rocks and other objects. The poem serves as a reminder to readers that despite death’s certainty, the majority of people live deeply delusional lives, seldom recognising their mortality.
(ii) The best way to deal with a crisis is not to lose your calm. Discuss with reference to the play
‘If I Were You’. What trait of Gerrard helped him to come out of that difficult situation?
Answer:
The play ‘If I Were You’ clearly shows how Gerrard saved his own life. He also helped the police to catch a dreaded criminal. It was all due to his calm nature as any other ordinary man might have become completely nervous and scared in such a situation. But Gerrard kept his presence of mind and behaved as if nothing unusual had happened. His confidence impressed the criminal and made him believe Gerrard when he made up a story that he himself was a murderer. This made the criminal rethink his plan of impersonating Gerrard after killing him. Gerrard kept him distracted until he was able to think of a method to trap the intruder. He courageously knocked the revolver from the criminal’s hand. Thus, his confidence and composed temperament, as well as his courage, helped him to get out of the difficult situation.
Question 11.
Answer any one of the following two questions in 100-120 words each. (6)
(i) Write a description about holding a donation drive at your school for Zan after he lost his home in the story ‘A House is not a Home’.
Answer:
After learning about Zan’s tragic experience of losing his home to a fire, our school organised a donation
drive to support him. The entire student body came together to donate clothes, school supplies, books, and personal items that could help Zan rebuild his life. Teachers encouraged students to contribute generously and write messages of hope and encouragement. The drive was held in the school auditorium and saw enthusiastic participation. This initiative taught us the true meaning of empathy and community support. It was heartwarming to see how a small act of kindness could bring comfort and hope to someone in need. The school ensured Zan received all donations personally.
(ii) “Behrman’s visit to Sue’s flat was a blessing in disguise for Johnsy.” Justify the statement.
Answer:
Behrman’s visit to Sue’s flat turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Johnsy, who was critically ill with pneumonia and had lost her will to live. She believed she would die when the last leaf on the ivy creeper fell. Despite Sue’s efforts to encourage her, Johnsy remained hopeless. When Sue had to paint an old miner for a project, she asked Behrman, their sixty-year-old neighbour, to model. Sue also shared Johnsy’s condition with him. Understanding the situation, Behrman stepped out on a stormy night and painted a realistic leaf on the wall after the last real leaf had fallen. This painted leaf gave Johnsy hope. She changed her attitude and started recovering. Sadly, Behrman died of pneumonia, but his sacrifice saved Johnsy.
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