Class 9: Monthly test June

 IX – STD                                     TIME : 45 MTS MONTHLY TEST – JUNE 2026 MARKS : 25 ENGLISH

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I. CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE SYNONYMS FOR THE ITALICIZED WORD: 2x1=2

1. emulate {a) to come b) to match c) to eat d) to divide}

2. survive {a) surf b) blunt c) sharpen d) endure}

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II. CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE ANTONYMS FOR THE ITALICIZED WORD: 2x1=2

3. insane {a) sane b) indirect c) nice d) wise}

4. special {a) species b) ordinary c) whole d) brisk}

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III. ANSWER ANY THREE OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 3x2=6

5. Who were Sachin's favourite players?
6. What did serve as a very personal coaching manual to Sachin?
7. What helped Sachin build his physical and mental stamina?
8. Why did Sachin feel that the schedule of the camp was 'rigorous'?
9. What is the intense 'fifteen minutes' mentioned?

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IV. READ THE FOLLOWING STANZA AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS GIVEN BELOW: 3x2=6

10. He gives his harness bells a shake To ask if there is some mistake.

a) Whom does 'he' refer to in these lines? b) How does the horse communicate with the poet?

11. The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep,

a) How are the woods? b) Whom does 'I' refer to?

12. He gives his harness bells a shake To ask if there is some mistake. The only other sound's the sweep Of easy wind and downy flake.

a) Identify the rhyming words from the given lines. b) Identify the rhyme scheme of the given lines.

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V. QUOTE FROM MEMORY: 1x5=5

13. From : Whose woods ………… To : ………… queer.

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VI. READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS: 1x4=4

14. Education is crucial because it helps us learn new things and understand the world better. When we go to school, we gain knowledge that helps us make good decisions in life. It teaches us skills like reading, writing, and mathematics, which we use every day. Education also shows us how to work with others and solve problems together. With education, we can achieve our dreams and help make our communities better places. Learning also opens doors to different careers and opportunities, empowering us to contribute positively to society.

a) Why is education important? b) What are some skills you learn in school? c) How can education help us work with others? d) What can we achieve with education?

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