Students must start practicing the questions from CBSE Sample Papers for Class 9 English with Solutions Set 3 are designed as per the revised syllabus.
CBSE Sample Papers for Class 9 English Set 3 with Solutions
Time Allowed : 3 hours
Maximum Marks : 80
General Instructions:
- The Question Paper contains THREE sections – READING SKILLS, GRAMMAR & WRITING SKILLS and LANGUAGE THROUGH LITERATURE.
- Attempt questions based on specific instructions for each part.
Section A: Reading Skills (20 marks)
Question 1.
Read the following text. (10)
Donated Organs and their Transportation
1. Once an organ donor’s family gives its consent and the organs are matched to a recipient, medical professionals are faced with the onerous challenge of transporting organs while ensuring that the harvested organ reaches its destination in the shortest possible time. This is done in order to preserve the harvested organs which involves the police especially the traffic police department.
2. The traditional method of transporting organs by road is referred to as a “green corridor”. The first green corridor in India was created by Chennai Traffic Police in September 2008, when they accomplished their task of enabling an ambulance to reach its destination within 11 minutes during peak hour traffic. That organ saved a nine year- old girl’whose life depended on the transplant. Similarly, such green corridors have been created by traffic police of various cities such as Pune, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, etc.
3. Experts point out the lack of a robust system to transport organs to super-speciality hospitals in least possible time. National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO), the country’s apex organ donation agency, is now framing a proposal to airlift cadaver organs and will send a report to the Union Health Ministry. “Cadaver organs have a short life and so transplant should be done within a few golden hours.” Director (NOTTO) expressed, “Therefore, we are preparing a proposal for airlifting organs at any given moment.”
4. Most states do not have enough well-trained experts to retrieve or perform transplant procedures. Also, there is an acute shortage of advanced healthcare facilities to carry out a transplant. So, it is referred to other big centres in metropolitan cities. Organs retrieved from Aurangabad, Indore, Surat and Pune are sent to Mumbai as these cities do not have super-speciality healthcare centres, informed officials.
5. “In India, about fifty thousand to one lakh patients are suffering from acute heart failure and need heart transplant at any point of time. In a private set-up, a heart transplant costs 115-20 lakhs, which is followed up by postoperative medication of about ? 30,000 per month lifelong.” Moreover, the risk factor is great hindrance. [Delhi & Outside Delhi 2020, All sets (Modified)]
Answer the following questions, based on the passage above.
(i) The first green corridor in India was created in:
(A) New Delhi
(B) Chennai
(C) Mumbai
(D) Pune
Answer:
(B) Chennai
(ii) What is the role of the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) regarding organ transportation? Answer in about 40 words.
Answer:
NOTTO is framing a proposal to airlift cadaver organs to ensure timely transplantation and has plans to submit the proposal to the Union Health Ministry.
(iii) Complete the sentence appropriately.
The traditional method of transporting organs by road is referred to as a “green corridor” and it involves creating a dedicated route for transporting organs to ___________.
Answer:
The traditional method of transporting organs by road is referred to as a “green corridor” and it involves creating a dedicated route for transporting organs to ensure their timely delivery and preservation.
(iv) Based on the passage, which of the following terms is an antonym for “shortest possible time”?
Answer:
Prolonged duration
(v) Complete the sentence appropriately.
The lack of well-trained experts and advanced healthcare facilities in most states leads to the ___________ of organs from cities like Aurangabad, Indore, Surat, and Pune to metropolitan cities like Mumbai.
Answer:
transportation
(vi) Based on the reading of the passage, why is there a need for a robust system to transport organs to super-speciality hospitals in the least possible time? Explain in about 40 words.
Answer:
There is a need for a robust system to transport organs quickly because cadaver organs have a short life, and transplant procedures should be performed within a few golden hours to increase the chances of successful transplantation.
(vii) The onerous task that the author is talking about in para 1 is :
(A) finding organ donors.
(B) finding doctors capable of performing transplants.
(C) to carry the harvested organ in the shortest possible time.
(D) to arrange the requisite facilities for the transplant.
Answer:
(C) to carry the harvested organ in the shortest possible time.
(viii) What does the author mean by ‘a few golden hours’?
Answer:
The crucial time available for transplant of the organ after harvesting it.
Question 2.
Read the following text. (10)
1. Human life changes constantly over time. Mobile phones were previously seen only among few high-class people and were considered as something lavish. Then slowly, even the average or the common men on the street, like a cobbler or vegetable vendor, could be seen having a cell-phone. In the world today, even young kids and school going children are found busily chatting away on their mobile phones. Now kids as young as seven and eight too have started owning a mobile phone. Welcome to the new age world!
2. Studies recommend that mobile phones should only be given to children above sixteen years of age. Children below the age of sixteen should not be given mobile phones since their brain is too sensitive to withstand the effects of mobile radiation. Since the tissues in the brain and body are still developing, these radiations can cause cell damage. Due to the absorption of radiation, children can have severe health issues. Although, adults also get affected by these radiations it will be more severe in children because of increased absorption of these radiation levels. Experts also believe there is a link between childhood cancer and mobile phone usage among children.
3. A survey was conducted to get the views of the parents and teachers as to whether the children below sixteen years of age should be given mobiles or not. The responses received were formulated into a pie diagram as under:
Answer the following questions, based on the passage above.
(i) Complete the sentence appropriately.
In the world today, even young kids and school-going children are found busily chatting away on their mobile phones, indicating that mobile phone usage has become common among ___________.
Answer:
children of various age groups, including even those as young as seven or eight.
(ii) Fill in the blanks with an appropriate response.
According to studies, children below the age of sixteen should not be given mobile phones due to the sensitivity of their brain and body tissues, as their developing cells are more susceptible to ___________.
Answer:
the potential damage caused by mobile radiation and its adverse health effects.
(iii) Justify the statement: “Mobile phone radiation can have more severe health effects on children below the age of sixteen compared to adults.”
Answer:
The passage mentions that children’s brain and body tissues are still developing, making them more sensitive to mobile radiation. Additionally, experts believe there is a link between childhood cancer and mobile phone usage, indicating the potential for severe health issues in children.
(iv) According to the graph, what percentage of parents and teachers are against giving mobile phones to students in any situation?
Answer:
53 %
(v) Infer from the passage: Are mobile phones becoming increasingly common among younger age groups?
Answer:
Yes, the passage suggests that even young children as young as seven or eight years old have started owning mobile phones, indicating that mobile phones are becoming more prevalent among younger age groups
(vi) Pick out the word or phrase from the passage which means the same as ‘extravagant’ (used in Para 1).
(A) High-class
(B) Lavish
(C) Vendor
(D) Busily
Answer:
(B) Lavish
(vii) Considering the potential health risks associated with mobile phone radiation for children, what measures could be taken to address this issue while still allowing children to benefit from mobile phone usage?
Answer:
Some possible measures could include promoting the use of hands-free devices, encouraging limited screen time, educating parents and children about safe mobile phone usage, and implementing stricter age restrictions or guidelines for mobile phone ownership among children.
(viii) Pick the right option:
Statement – 1: Mobile phones should be given to children above sixteen years of age.
Statement – 2: The brain of children below the age of sixteen is too sensitive to withstand the effects of mobile radiation.
(A) Statement 1 true and statement 2 is false.
(B) Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true.
(C) Statement 2 is the reason and statement 1 is the effect.
(D) Both of the statements cannot be inferred.
Answer:
(C) Statement 2 is the reason and statement 1 is the effect.
Section-B : Grammar & Writing Skills (20 marks)
GRAMMAR (10)
Question 3.
Complete ANY TEN of twelve of the following tasks, as directed. (1 × 10)
(i) Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket.
The fire ___________ the huts before the fire brigade came. (burn)
Answer:
had burnt
(ii) Identify the error and supply the correction. Use the given format for your response.
Abraham Lincoln, the famous President of USA, put an end of slavery and brought freedom to millions of African American slaves.
Answer:
| Error | Correction |
| Of | to |
By changing it to “put an end to slavery,” we convey that Lincoln took action to abolish or eliminate slavery.
(iii) Mr. Verrna shared some information with Mr. Sharma regarding his plans for summer break. Report the information.
I am going to Australia with my family.
Answer:
Mr. Verma told Mr. Sharma that he was going to Australia with his family.
(iv) Which option highlights the correct change of the speech of the following sentence?
Mother told me that I should listen to her first and then do anything as I pleased.
(A) Mother said to me, “He should listen to her first and then do anything he pleases.”
(B) Mother said to me, “You should listen to me first and then do anything I pleased.”
(C) Mother said to me, “You should listen to me first and then do anything as you please.”
(D) Mother said to me, “I should listen to me first and then do anything I please.”
Answer:
(C) Mother said to me, “You should listen to me first and then do anything as you please.”
(v) Fill the blank by choosing the correct option.
Meg used ___________ sketch pens to complete her project, (this/these)
Answer:
these
(vi) Identify the error and supply the correction.
The British general Dyer blocked every exits and ordered his soldiers to open fire at the peaceful gathering. (Use the given format for your response.)
Answer:
| Error | Correction |
| Exists | exit |
Singular form of verb is used with ‘every’. Hence ‘exit’ is the correct answer.
(vii) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line: The Davis Cup is a world Championship who goes on practically through the year.
| Error | Correction |
| (a) A | The |
| (b) who | which |
| (c) goes | went |
| (d) year | years |
Answer:
(B) Error – who Correction – Which
The use of “which” is appropriate when referring to an inanimate object or thing, such as a championship.
(viii) Select the correct option to complete the narration of the dialogue between Mother and Chintu. Mother : Have you finished your homework, Chintu ?
Chintu : Yes, mummy. May I go out to play with my friends now ?
Mother asked Chintu if he had finished his homework.
Chintu replied in affirmative and asked ___________ to play with his friends.
(A) that he might go out
(B) if he could go out
(C) whether he might go out
(D) that might he go out
Answer:
(C) whether he might go out
(ix) Report the dialogue between Mohit and Seema by completing the sentence.
Mohit: What have you brought for me ?
Seema : Can you guess ?
In response to the question asked by Mohit, Seema replied ___________.
Answer:
if he could guess.
(x) Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct option to complete the statement.
As Jill was reaching the classroom, a piece of paper suddenly ___________ down and landed near her feet.
(A) flutter
(B) fluttering
(C) fluttered
(D) flutters
Answer:
(C) fluttered
The incident happened in the past so second form of verb is used.
(xi) Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line to complete the statement.
What appears to us as wrong today ___________ have been right earlier.
(A) could
(B) shall
(C) will
(D) must
Answer
(A) could
The sentence uses the verb “could have been” to indicate a hypothetical situation in the past.
(xii) Identify the error and supply the correction. Use the given format for your response.
We regard insects to be unnecessary creatures that do more harm to good.
Answer:
| Error | Correction |
| To | than |
‘than’ is used with the comparative degree ‘more’. Hence ‘than’ is the correct answer.
WRITING – (10)
Question 4.
Attempt ANY ONE from A and B given below. (5)
(A) Write a brief description of Mahatma Gandhi, using the clues given below :
Mahatma Gandhi – social and religious leader – Father of the Nation – truth and non-violence — respect all religions – advocated universal brotherhood — January 30 – shot dead – Nathu Ram Vinayak Godse.
Answer:
Mahatma Gandhi – The Father of the Nation
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (known as Mahatma Gandhi) was not only a great politician but also a great social and religious leader. He declared that the highest form of service of the great mother was social service. He gave message of peace to the whole world and believed in humanity. He loved his countrymen very much so the nation called him Bapu – the Father of the Nation. Gandhiji’s main principles were truth and nonviolence. He believed in universal brotherhood and love.
He was of the opinion that if we had conflict with Englishmen, let us not hate the Englishmen because both Englishmen and Indians are offsprings of the same Divinity. He respected all religions equally because he said the essence of all religions is Truth. He advocated universal brotherhood over and above wavering loyalties to nations and religions. On January 30,1948 he was shot dead by Nathu Ram Vinayak Godse in a prayer assembly at Birla House, Delhi.
OR
(B) Write about a time when you were late for an important event. What lesson on punctuality did you learn? Write a descriptive paragraph on the above given situation in 100 – 120 words.
Answer:
Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise. I learned it a little late and at a very heavy cost. A few years back in 2015,1 had to participate in an Inter-School Championship in Taekwando. I remember my mother waking me up asking me why I was on the sofa. To my surprise, when I saw the time on the wall clock it was 9 a.m. I was late! I dashed to the bathroom, skipped bath, got ready within 10 minutes. But it was all in vain. When I reached the competition spot, the Trophy and Black Belt had already been given to the other player because I didn’t turn up on time. I didn’t lose the competition, it was worse. I didn’t even get a chance to compete and it was all my fault. This taught me the lesson of punctuality thereafter. Now, I am a very responsible, serious, and punctual person.
Question 5.
Attempt ANY ONE from A and B given below.
(A) Make an entry in your diary in 100-120 words on your hesitation to speak in English and your wish to improve your English speaking skills.
Answer:
Tuesday
07 March 20XX
10.00 p.m.
Dear Diary
A person is known by his company, what type of friends he has and how he reacts before them. I am fortunate enough to have a good circle of friends. They are extremely helpful and good-natured people but sometimes I feel quite embarrassed because they all have a good command over English while I do not have as I have done my schooling from a Telugu medium school. Therefore, I hesitate to speak in English before them. It is my heartfelt desire to improve my English speaking skills. Now I want to end this hesitation and move forward in getting fluent in it. In order to increase proficiency in learning the skill of English speaking, one needs to maintain the use of the language. The best way to improve and enhance any skill is that regular practice should be initiated. The best way to acquire the language is to use it with the friends, family, and others continuously. With regular and continuous practice, the language becomes accessible and fluent. Dear Diary! I promise you that I will improve my English speaking skills very soon.
Good Night Diary
Armaan
OR
(B) Write a short story in 100 – 120 words with the given beginning line. ‘Today my English paper got over early. While waiting to submit the paper I had a nice time observing an army of ants on the right hand side wall of the classroom. The redheaded fat ant seemed to be the commander and was ordering the rest. Then ………..
Answer:
Army of Ants
Today, my English paper finished early. While waiting to submit the paper, I had a nice time observing an army of ants on the right hand side wall of the classroom. A red headed fat ant seemed to be the commander and was ordering the rest of the ant army. Then, they started moving in a disciplined manner. Then I noticed a dead bee, lying on the floor near the teacher’s table. The army of ants seemed to be determined to carry that bee to their shelter.
One thing that the army of ants displayed was their unity. Unity is definitely the key to success. The ants were working in a united way and their coordination with one another helped them to carry that body – much bigger and heavier than that of their own. Finally they reached their destination with that bee. Indeed, group work can be effective when work is done with a team spirit.
Section C : Language Through Literature (40 Marks)
Question 6.
Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two, given.
(A) 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 for the Country Inspector.
(i) Why did Margie hate school?
(A) because of mechanical teacher
(B) no fun was there
(C) nothing new was there
(D) all of these
Answer:
(D) all of these
(ii) Why did Margie’s mother send for the country inspector?
Answer:
Due to Margie’s poor performance in Geography.
(iii) Who had been giving her test?
(A) Mechanical teacher
(B) no fun was there
(C) History teacher
(D) all of these
Answer:
(A) Mechanical teacher
(iv) What subject was Margie giving test in?
Answer:
Geography
OR
(B) As for music, she explains, “It pours in through every part of my body. It tingles in the skin, my cheekbones and even in my hair.” When she plays the xylophone, she can sense the sound passing up the stick into her fingertips. By leaning against the drums, she can feel the resonances flowing into her body. On a wooden platform she removes her shoes so that the vibrations pass through her bare feet and up her legs.
(i) How does Evelyn hear the sound of music?
(A) by her ear
(B) by hearing aids
(C) through parts of her body
(D) None of these
Answer:
(C) through parts of her body
(ii) Why does she remove her shoes on a wooden platform during her performance?
Answer:
to feel the vibration through her feet.
(iii) What does she feel flowing into her body?
(A) echo
(B) resonance
(C) buzzing
(D) None of these
Answer:
(B) resonance
(iv) Find a word from the passage that means ‘takes off’.
Answer:
removes
Question 7.
Read the given extracts and answer the questions for ANY ONE of the two, given.
(A) Then took the other, just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear.
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same.
(i) What does grassy mean in the poem?
(A) The road which is not used by anyone
(B) The comfortable road
(C) The road with all the luxuries-
(D) Well-built road
Answer:
(A) The road which is not used by anyone
(ii) Why did the poet choose the second road?
Answer:
because it was not used by many people, and was appealing to the poet.
(iii) Why was the poet looking at the path?
(A) to decide whether it was suitable for him
(B) to see how long it was
(C) to check the road
(D) None of the above
Answer:
(A) to decide whether it was suitable for him
(iv) What shows that the road has not been used by many people?
Answer:
The green and untrampled grass on it.
OR
(B) There, look what you did — you threw them all down.
You tore the pages of the books.
You brought rain again.
You are very clever at poking fun at weaklings.
(i) Who brought the rain?
(A) wind
(B) ocean
(C) plants
Answer:
(A) wind
(ii) Who are affected by the wind?
(A) weak
(B) strong
(C) people
Answer:
(A) weak
(iii) Who tore the page of the books?
Answer:
wind
(iv) What does the poem teach us?
Answer:
The poem teaches us to be firm and determined. One should never feel defeated by any obstacle.
Question 8.
Answer AY FOUR of the following five questions, in about 40 – 50 words. 3 × 4 = 12
(i) How was the book that Tommy found different from his own books ?
Answer:
The book that Tommy found was an old, real book which belonged to his grandfather’s grandfather. It had crinkly, yellow pages whereas, Tommy’s books were tele books and were taught by mechanical teachers and computers.
(ii) Why was Evelyn nervous while going to the Royal Academy of Music?
Answer:
Evelyn was nervous while going to the Royal Academy of Music as she was just 16 years old and was fresh from the Scottish farms which added to her nervousness.
(iii) Why will the choice between two roads that seem very much alike, make such a big difference many years later in the life of the poet?
Answer
A choice between the two roads that seem very much alike, will make such a big difference many years later in the poet’s life since this particular decision of opting the particular path opened up many different opportunities for him in future. The decision that he now makes, will influence him and his life along with his rest of the decisions, since the two roads are same and they still have varied options in them.
(iv) Why did Emperor Aurangazeb ban the playing of Pungi in the royal residence?
Answer:
Aurangazeb banned the playing of the Pungi in the royal residence because of its shrill and unpleasant sound. It was regarded more as a noise maker than a musical instrument.
(v) Why did Kezia avoid her father ?
Answer:
Kezia avoided her father because according to her, her father was an emotionless person. He never spoke to Kezia lovingly and calmly. He scolded Kezia and reprimanded her for making mistakes. Kezia stammered in front of her father since he was a very huge and giant like figure too far-fetched from the image of a father full of warmth and affection
Question 9.
Answer ANY TWO of the following three questions, in about 40 – 50 words. 3 × 2 = 6
(i) Where did the child go with his parents ? What did he want there ?
Answer:
The child went to a fair with his parents. He wanted garlands, balloons and sweets over there. He also wanted to see the snake and take a ride on the swing.
(ii) Why did the author’s grandfather decide to buy Toto ?
Answer:
The author’s grandfather was an animal lover and took pity on Toto as it was kept tied to a feeding trough. Toto looked out of place and he decided to bring it to his private zoo. He was much impressed by Toto.
(iii) Describe Mahendra in 40 – 50 words.
Answer:
Mahendra, a junior supervisor has to keep moving from place to place, i.e., from coal mine to railway bridge site, to chemical plant. He led a simple life. He could adjust himself in odd situations.
Question 10.
Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100 – 120 words. 6 × 1 = 6
(A) Albert Einstein’s mother thought of him as a freak. Explain in about 100-120 words as to why she thought so.
Answer:
Albert Einstein could not speak for about two and a half years. And when he learnt to speak, he uttered every word twice. Even his playmates called him ‘Brother Boring’. His head was of abnormally large size. So, his mother thought of him as a freak. Everywhere among his playmates as well as at school, he was regarded stupid and his headmaster considered him to be good for nothing. He felt suffocated and tired in the school due to its strict regimentation. What to say of others, his mother lacked trust in his potentials. She should have accepted her son’s different nature. Later his qualities of tolerance and awareness of global issues made him a world famous personality that proved everyone wrong, including his mother who thought of him as a freak.
OR
(B) Does the poem reflect the human suffering being initiated by wind? Explain with examples.
Answer:
I believe that wind is a poignant example of the metaphor of God’s will for a variety of reasons. First, the wind is invisible, but the effects it has on other aspects of this world, are clear and evident. The poem reflects upon the constructive and destructive paths taken by the wind. Wind is extreme and violent, but not necessarily legitimate with anger and emotions. Wind creates compassion, but apathy at the same time in human life. Winds emphasise the passionate, intense nature of the poet, while the decay and death inherent in the metaphor suggests the sacrifice and suffering of humans. We also see that wind is a metaphor for the God’s will because its effects in this world can be both beneficial or ostensibly destructive.
Question 11.
Answer ANY ONE of the following two questions, in about 100 – 120 words. 6 × 1 = 6
(A) The disciple in the story didn’t look into the depth of the matter and took a hasty decision of not leaving the kingdom of fools. What light does the story throw on the importance of good decision making in one’s life ?
Answer:
The disciple in the story didn’t look into the depth of the matter and took a hasty decision of not leaving the kingdom of fools. The disciple was wavered by the prices of the commodities. Anything could be bought with a ‘Duddu’. Either it could be a mass of rice or a bunch of bananas. So, the disciple decided to stay back not listening to his Guru who advised his disciple that it was dangerous to stay back in the kingdom of fools, as there was no justice prevalent in such kingdom. It was when the disciple was chosen as the suitable person for execution, then he realised his mistake. He regretted his decision of staying back. Just one small decision cost his life.
OR
(B) When the Happy Prince was alive he could never come to know anything of sorrow and misery. What do you think he could not learn from his life then ? Describe in about 100 – 120 words.
Answer:
When the Happy Prince was alive, he had no knowledge of sorrow and tears. He was kept away from all the sufferings and sorrows. He always saw people who were happy all around him in his kingdom. He never knew people could be poor and have problems. After his death, he was placed on a tall column. He was covered with golden leaves and had rubies and sapphires studded on him. Standing on the tali column, the Prince could see the miserable condition of the poor people. He helped all the people around him with the help of the swallow. He was generous and soft-hearted as he felt the pain of other people.