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CLASS IX (2019-20)
ENGLISH (CODE 0184)
LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
SAMPLE PAPER-4

Time Allowed : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 80

General Instructions :
(i) This paper is divided into three sections: A, B and C. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Separate instructions are given with each section and question, wherever necessary. Read these instructions very
carefully and follow them.
(iii) Do not exceed the prescribed word limit while answering the questions

times most pagans held some kind of mid-winter

SECTION -A READING 20 MARKS festival. Instead of abolishing the old pagan festivals
1. Read the following passage and answer the questions the Church took them over and ‘Christianized’ them.
that follow. [8] In 354 AD 25 December was fixed as the birthday of
The phases of the Moon last approximately one Christ.
month so it was easy for ancient people to measure At the end of the 5th century a monk named
that length of time. However, every society needs a Dionysius the Short introduced a new way of calculating
length of time shorter than a month but longer than a dates. Previously dates were calculated from the
day so the week was invented. foundation of Rome. Dates were now calculated from
Sunday is, obviously named after the Sun and before the birth of Jesus (BC) or before Christ and in
Monday is named after the Moon. Saturday is named the year of Our Lord (AD or anno Domini). However,
after Saturn. The other days of the week are named Dionysius miscalculated and Jesus was actually born
after Germanic gods. Tuesday is named after Tiw, the in at least 4 BC.
god of war. Wednesday is named after Woden, the Before the Reformation people would often record
chief god. Thursday is named after Thor, the god of the date by writing Saint so-and-so’s day rather than
thunder and Friday is named after the Goddess Frigg. writing the day of the month. Many saints days were
In 45 BC Julius Caesar introduced a new calendar days of rest and our word holiday is derived from holy
with 12 months. He also added a leap year. day.
The Romans celebrated New Year on 1 March In an agricultural society life was dominated by the
so the name September is derived from Latin words seasons. The old word for Spring was Lenten (related
meaning seventh month. October was the 8th month, to our word lengthen because the days lengthen at
November was the 9th month and December was that time). Later it came to mean the days before
the 10th month. In England, New Year was not Easter and it was shortened to Lent. The word Spring
celebrated in January until 1752. January is named was first used for this season in the 16th century.
after the Roman god Janus, who was the god of gates, On the basis of your reading and understanding of the
doors, and beginnings. February may be named after above passage, answer the following :
the Roman festival of Februa. March is named after (i) September is counted as the seventh month in
Mars the god of war. June is named after the goddess the Roman calendar because
Juno and July is named after Julius Caesar. August is (ii) After which year did the people of England start
named after Augustus Caesar. The origin of the names celebrating New Year in January ?
of the other months is not certain. April is believed to (iii) Who introduced the calculation of dates from
be derived from the Latin word aperire, which means before the birth of Jesus ?
to open because buds opened at that time. May may (iv) The date of Easter changes every year because
be named after the Goddess Maia. the Nicean Council in 325 decided that Easter
In 1582, Pope Gregory 13th introduced a new will be celebrated on the first Sunday after the
calendar. The calendar went forward 10 days and full moon after the Spring Equinox. (True/False).
century years (like 1800) would no longer be leap years (v) The Gregorian calendar
unless they were divisible by four. Britain adopted the (a) came into being in 1583.
Gregorian calendar in 1752 but in Russia, it was not (b) was introduced by Pope Gregory the 12th.
adopted until after the revolution of 1917. (c) didn’t count century years as leap years
In the early years of Christianity there was a unless they were divisible by four.
dispute over the date of Easter. In 325, the Nicean (d) was adopted by Russia before the Russian
Council decided it should be on the first Sunday after revolution.
the full moon after the Spring Equinox. That is why (vi) The word ‘pagan’ in para 6 means people
the date of Easter changes each year. Christmas is, of (a) who oppose the government.
course, Jesus’ birthday. However, it is very unlikely
(b) with religious beliefs other than the commonly
Jesus was really born on 25 December! In ancient
followed.

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(c) who wage wars. want to do it and whether they want to stick with
(d) are highly religious. it for a long time or move on to something else after
(vii) Which of the following is not true ? trying it for a few weeks or months.
(a) Days are named after the Germanic gods. Another valuable aspect of hobbies is that one
can enjoy them quietly when enjoying some downtime
(b) Jesus was not really born on 25 December.
alone, or as a way to become involved with a community.
(c) ‘Holiday’ means a day of rest because it was Book clubs, art or cooking classes, writers’ workshops,
derived from the combination of the word knitting circles, gardening clubs - nearly every type
‘holy’ and the fact that people referred to of hobby presents an opportunity to meet with other
saint days to record days and most of the likeminded individuals and build relationships. This
saint days were days of rest. could be beneficial on both a personal and professional
(d) all of the above level. In any business, especially the salon and spa
(viii) The word ‘foundation’ in para 7 can be replaced business, teamwork is vital to success. Hobbies can
by the word be a great way to create a community among co-
(a) base (b) establishment workers either in or outside of the spa. Sometimes
(c) organisation (d) incorporation if co-workers are not getting along, having them
participate in a seemingly non-work related hobby,
Ans : where all participants are novices, can be great for
(i) March was the first month for them. creating common ground. Oftentimes, the simple
(ii) 1752 act of providing an opportunity for a person to find
(iii) Dionysius the Short. and express his or her own inherent creative talents
(iv) True produces significant positive changes. When people
(v) (c) didn’t count century years as leap years experience something as simple and profound as
unless they were divisible by four. creating something beautiful from seemingly nothing,
(vi) (b) with religious beliefs other than the commonly they begin to view the world - and daily environments
followed. - in a fresh, new way.
(vii) (d) all of the above 2.1 On the basis of your reading and understanding of
(viii) (b) establishment the above passage, answer the following: [2×4=8]
2. Read the following passage and answer the questions (i) What is creativity? What do we achieve from
that follow. [2 × 4 + 1 × 4 = 12] creativity ?
While we may not all possess the ability to paint Ans : Creativity is a special talent in a particular
the Mona Lisa, compose like Mozart, cook like Julia sphere. We achieve true happiness and success in life
Child, or write like Hemingway, every human being from creativity.
is born with a special talent. Some people are able to (ii) How can one explore one’s creativity? What do
find and learn to express their talents early on while people do to stay interested in hobbies ?
others might discover them later in life. We are all Ans : One can explore one’s creativity by trying
creative beings, and creative beings need to create as out different hobbies. People try different hobbies
much as we need to eat, breathe and sleep. Creativity for shorter periods of time, or change them up each
has different meaning for different people and season to stay interested in them.
unfortunately, due to many factors (one’s upbringing,
religion, busy schedule, et cetera), that creativity is (iii) How do hobbies help build community or social
often stifled. Its importance is not valued as much relationship? In which way, does this benefit us ?
as it should be, which can have a powerful effect on Ans : Hobbies present us with opportunities to
one’s overall ability to achieve true happiness and meet other likeminded individuals. This helps build
success in life. If we stifle our creativity or discount community or social relationships. This benefits us on
its importance, we create blockages in other aspects both personal and professional levels.
of life, which can hinder our ability to move forward (iv) What kind of workplace problem do hobbies help
in different areas like health, work and personal to solve? How ?
relationships.
Ans : The problem of co-workers not getting along is
No matter how busy one’s schedule is, it is very
solved by hobbies. Hobbies create common ground by
important to schedule time for self-care, specifically
giving opportunities for the workers to participate in
for expressing creativity. Trying out different hobbies
a seemingly non-work related hobby.
is a great way to explore one’s creativity because it can
be very enjoyable. Some people find one hobby and 2.2 Answer the following questions : [1×4=4]
fall in love with it so much it becomes their passion. (v) The synonym of the word ‘stifled’ in para 1 is
For example, I love to play with natural ingredients (a) free (b) support
and blend essential oils. Making all-natural, organic (c) suppress (d) hide
skin care products and teaching the recipes in my Ans : (c) suppress
community workshops is one of my passions. Some
people prefer to try different hobbies for shorter (vi) The word in para 4 which means ‘deep and
periods of time, or change them up each season to intense’ is
stay interested and keep trying different things. (a) novice (b) profound
One great thing about hobbies is that there are no (c) inherent (d) significant
set rules. Each person gets to decide how often they
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Ans : (b) profound and pair. Participants submit application with a synopsis
(vii) Give an antonym for the word ‘hinder’ in para 1. on the project. The science society of the school selects
100 projects based on certain given criteria.
Ans : facilitate
The school is in a different mood and look on the
(viii) Identify the word in para 4 which means ‘the day of the event. Each participant gives his or her best
time when one is not working’. because ‘Young Scientist of the Year’ award is one of the
Ans : downtime most coveted awards of Delhi Public School. The sincerity
and dedication of the students makes the ambiance
SECTION B - WRITING & GRAMMAR sacred and sober. The school invites experts from the
field of science and research to judge the competition.
(30 MARKS) Even after explaining their projects for three hours at a
stretch, students are high on energy and spirit. Such is
3. Write an article on the role students play in a teacher’s the strength and attraction of Jigyasa.
life in 100-150 words. You are Ajay/Anju. [8]
4. Write a short story based on the given outline or cue/s
in about 150-200 words. [10]
It was 1 a.m. Everyone except the head boy was
snoring away in the river-side camp. Head boy,
Arun, who enjoyed solitude was lost in the moonlight
glimmer of the calm river. The sight of something
floating towards him broke his reverie. It could be a
log but what if ...
Ans :
It was 1 a.m. Everyone except the head boy was snoring
away in the river-side camp. Head boy, Arun, who
enjoyed solitude was lost in the moonlight glimmer of
Ans : the calm river. The sight of something floating towards
him broke his reverie. It could be a log but what if it
was something else. For a second, he thought of calling
Role of a Student in the Teacher’s Life
others. What if they start screaming and this causes
By Ajay/Anju something undesirable. When the flotsam was just a
yard away, Arun saw bubbles coming out of it. He
Students influence a teacher’s life at both personal
became nervous.
and professional level. Technically, a teacher changes
It was not a log. It was a man. Arun felt as if
or modifies his or her method of teaching according
his voice was choked. He started sweating badly. He
to the character and needs of the students. Personally,
didn’t know if it was a body or the man was still alive.
a change in the way a teacher looks at life and its
What if he lands in a problem on saving him? He
various facets can be attributed to the students.
called out his friends because it was difficult for him
When a student talks with the same charming
to drag the man alone.
smile to a teacher who had punished him or her the
As he had expected, the others started screaming.
previous day, the teacher is compelled to think over it.
Sooraj, who was as calm and matured as Arun,
It is a common revelation that interaction with students
jumped into the river with him. The man was alive
help teachers overcome their day-to-day problems and
but not in a good condition. On pumping the man,
sadness. Teachers feel happy and energised, ready to
his breathe grew louder. No sooner did he get back his
take on life again. The relationship of a teacher and
senses, he tried to get up and run away. They came
his or her students thrives on the mutual readiness
to know that he was a thief who had jumped into the
to learn from each other. The relationship becomes
river to escape the police.
mechanical when this readiness dies.
or
or
Aman’s brother is six years younger to him. He studies
Describe the annual science exhibition held in your
in class 9. When he was in class 8, Aman observed
school recently in 100-150 words.
that his brother was losing interest in not only studies
Ans : but also music and sports. How Aman helped his
brother get back to his studies and hobbies is a story
Jigyasa, the Chronicler of Young Scientists you think worth knowing. Share Aman’s story in 150-
‘Jigyasa’, the annual science exhibition of our school 200 words by taking help from the given hints. Give a
is held on the first Monday of December every year. suitable title and moral to the story.
The whole school waits for this event most eagerly. Hints : Aman’s brother studied and played well -
Our school encourages the growth of a scientific became rude and insincere - Aman kept an eye - talked
temperament in students from an early age and to his teachers and friends - bridged gap between
Jigyasa is an opportunity for them to put this scientific parents and him - slowly Aman’s brother got back to
temperament to use. his old form
The preparation for the exhibition starts about Ans :
a month before the event. This is an exhibition-cum-
competition. The exhibition is held at two levels: individual Aman’s brother is elder to Aman by six years. But

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they are best friends. Perhaps, every teenager walks Error Correction
a muddy path till someone shows him or her the
pleasure of walking on a dry road. Aman’s brother is (ii) The global village is
no exception to this. created at this program. ____ ____
The final exam of class 8 was just two months away. (iii) We learned that the
Aman noticed that his brother was not in his usual beauty is of diversity. ____ ____
self. He was not reading story books and newspapers,
(iv) This program also
playing Sudoku, attending basket ball classes and
taught us that we must ____ ____
spending time with his parents. Aman knew that it
be appreciative.
was the right time to take corrective measures.
Aman talked with his brother’s teachers and Ans :
friends. The teachers were also worried about his
new inattentiveness. His friends found it strange that Error Correction
Aman’s brother didn’t play during the recess. At home,
Aman started taking his brother for walks though the (i) in for
latter didn’t want to. A lie for a good cause is not (ii) is was
a lie. Aman asked his brother to explain him some
(iii) of in
chapters as he had to complete his project. He also
started playing basket ball. Aman asked his parents to (iv) must should
not get irritated with his brother, rather talk to him
nicely. After a month of concerted effort by Aman, 7. Rewrite the sentences according to the given
one day, his brother came to him saying that he had instruction. 1×4=4
scored full marks in Math. Aman’s happiness knew (i) We were asked to come back the next day.
no bounds. His brother thanked him for walking him (Change the sentence into active voice.)
across the muddy road full of challanges. (ii) He said, “Please come to this room.” (Write the
Moral: Always show the right path to your younger sentence in reported speech.)
brothers and sisters. (iii) He belongs to a tribe. The tribe rears animals for
livelihood. (Join the sentences.)
5. Read the sentence given below and fill in the blanks (iv) He learns music. He started learning in 2011.
by choosing the most appropriate options from the (Join the sentences using ‘since and making
ones that follow. 1×4=4 other necessary changes.)
He (i) .......... very tall but his skinny frame makes him
Ans :
look like a flag post. The stubby beard on his flesh rotund
face (ii) .......... him look older than his age. His overtly (i) They/Someone asked us to come back the next
aquiline nose gives him a devilish look. No one knows day.
who he is and (iii) .......... he has come from. People wait (ii) He requested me to go that room.
(iv) .......... his house, like a guard of honour, to see him (iii) He belongs to a tribe that rears animals for
when he comes out only once throughout the day to dig livelihood.
the ground and keep some utensils in it. (iv) He has been learning music since 2011.
(i) (a) isn’t (b) wasn’t
(c) was (d) is SECTION C - LITERATURE
(ii) (a) make (b) made
(c) makes (d) has made
(30 MARKS)
(iii) (a) when (b) where 8. Read the extract given below and answer the questions
(c) how (d) who that follow. 1×4=4
Few would grudge her the riches she is now reaping.
(iv) (a) in (b) at
This is what she has to say about her monetary gains
(c) beside (d) near from tennis: “Of course, money is a motivation.”
Ans : (i) Who does ‘her’ refer to here ?
(i) (a) isn’t (ii) Give the meaning of the word ‘grudges’.
(ii) (c) makes (iii) Why few grudged her riches ?
(iii) (b) where (iv) What was the other motivation for ‘her’ ?
(iv) (d) near Ans :
6. The following paragraph has not been edited. There (i) ‘Her’ refers to the tennis legend Maria Sharapova.
is an error in each line. Write the error along with its (ii) scoff
correction in the space provided. 1×4=4 (iii) May be they were jealous of her and didn’t
Realise that a lot of sacrifice and hardship went
Error Correction into earning the riches.
The immersion program, that that which (iv) The other motivation for ‘her’ was to get the
we were eg. number one position in the world.
or
(i) selected in, taught us I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree,
intercultural skills. ____ ____
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made: Ans :
Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the The poet will get peace from snow that the morning
honeybee, will bring with it. There will be snow everywhere, till
And live alone in the bee-loud glade. the cricket sings. The poet will get peace from living
(i) Name the poem and the poet. all alone near the lake of Innisfree in a small cabin
(ii) Why will ‘I’ go to Innisfree ? made of clay and wattles. Amidst the nature, in the
(iii) Where will ‘I’ stay in Innisfree ? bee-loud glade, he will have just nine-bean rows and
(iv) Give the meaning of the word ‘wattles’. a hive for honey bees. The poet will sit by the shore
and hear peace in the low sound of the lapping lake
Ans :
water. This will also shower peace on him. The poet
(i) The Lake Isle of Innisfree, William Butler Yeats will hear the resonance of this lake’s low sound in his
(ii) ‘I’ will go to Innisfree to get peace. heart. He will enjoy the midnight’s glimmer and the
(iii) ‘I’ will stay in a small cabin of clay and wattles purple-hued noon. The flights of the linnet will also
in Innisfree. bring peace to the poet.
(iv) a material for making fence or
9. Answer any five of the following questions in 30-40 Has the author given a suitable ending to the story
words. 2×5=10 ‘The Snake and the Mirror’ ?
(i) How did the author react when the snake fell on Ans :
him ? Yes, I think the author has given a suitable ending to
(ii) What did Einstein jokingly call his desk drawer the story ‘The Snake and the Mirror’ for two reasons.
at work? What did Einstein secretly do during Firstly, he gives a soft twist by bringing the character
his first job ? of the thief into the story. Secondly, it infuses the
(iii) How are noon, evening and midnight at the lake ending with humour and gives a happy ending to the
isle of Innisfree ? story. The thief’s stealing everything else other than
(iv) Which title did Maria Sharapova win in 2004? the author’s vest not only infuses laughter but also
What was the key to Maria’s winning this ? mellows down the seriousness of the incident. The
(v) What attracted the child towards the balloons? author also says that he didn’t see the snake again and
Why didn’t his parents give him the balloons ? that it was taken by a beauty again makes the ending
(vi) Why grandfather had to pay for Toto at Dehra humorous. Had the ending been serious, it wouldn’t
Dun Railway Station? Which animal did have matched the light attitude of the author that
grandfather travel with without paying for its prevailed from the beginning.
ticket ?
(vii) Who blamed the bricklayer for the collapse of the 11. Answer any one of the questions in 100-150 words.
wall? What had the bricklayer done ? What do you think appealed the Swallow to be the
messenger of the happy prince? [8]
Ans :
Ans :
(i) The author was turned into a stone when the
snake fell on him. He didn’t jump or tremble or The Happy Prince’s tears and concern for the misery
cry out. But his mind was active. and suffering of the people and the sight of people
(ii) Einstein jokingly called his desk drawer at work facing extreme situations appealed the Swallow to be
as “bureau of theoretical physics.” Einstein was the messanger of the happy Prince. He saw the little
actually developing his own ideas in secret during girl whose match sticks had fallen in the gutter and
his first job. that her father would beat her if she failed to bring
(iii) The noon has a purple glow. The midnight is money. She had no shoes or stockings, and her little
shiny. The evening is full of linnet’s wings. head is bare.
(iv) Maria Sharapova won women’s singles at He saw the ailing boy with his poor mother in a
Wimbledon in 2004. Her toughness was the key hut. He saw the man who was trying to finish a play
to her winning the title. for the Director of the Theatre but could not do so
(v) The child was attracted by the rainbow glory of due to cold and hunger. He saw the white faces of
their silken colours. His parents didn’t give him starving children looking out listlessly at the black
the balloons as he was too old to play with such streets. Under the archway of a bridge two little
toys. hungry boys were lying in each other’s arms to try
(vi) Grandfather had to pay for Toto at Dehra Dun and keep themselves warm. All these melted his heart.
Railway Station because the ticket collector He was also touched by the magnanimity of the happy
categorised him as a dog. Grandfather travelled prince. The Swallow must have thought that if the
with his pet tortoise without paying for its ticket. happy prince was ready to lose everything for the
(vii) The merchant blamed the bricklayer for the collapse welfare of others, why shouldn’t he help him ?
of the wall. The bricklayer laid a poor bricklayer or
because his mind was on the dancing girl with Describe the character of Sergei.
anklets jingling going up and down the street. Ans :
10. Answer any one of the questions in 100-150 words. Sergei was a kind and honest man. Sergei couldn’t
How will the poet get peace in ‘The Lake Isle of tolerate lies and dishonesty. He thought that everyone
Innisfree’ ? [8] should earn money by working hard. He was not the

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kind of man who took undue advantage of a person’s

helplessness and exploited him. When Lushkoff
came to his house to chop wood, he felt bad because
Lushkoff’s was weak and hungry. He was ashamed of
himself for having set a spoiled, drunken, perhaps sick
man to work at menial labour in the cold.
Sergei held everyone equally. He didn’t
discriminate people on the basis of how rich he was.
Though Lushkoff was poor and worked for him, he
wasn’t disrespectful to him. He rather recognised
Lushkoff’s hard work. Sergei was a resourceful man
also. He sent Lushkoff with a letter to his friend so
that Lushkoff could get a better job. Sergei never
forgot anyone. Even if he met Lushkoff after two
years, he could recognise him immediately and talked
with him in the most cordial way. Sergei was a man of
principles with a kind heart.
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