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9th Class English 3rd Quarter Book Paper

40 marks · 1 hour · 28 questions. Covers: 4 chapters (LESSON 9: Quality Education:A key to Success to English B).

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9th Class English 3rd Quarter Book Paper

9th Class · English · Punjab (PTB)

Name: ____________Roll No: ________Class/Section: ________Date: ________Total marks: 40Time: 1 hour

Q1. Multiple choice questions (Attempt all · 12 × 1 = 12)

  1. Victoria, a precocious girl often dressed in colours, enters:

    1. Unusually smart

    2. Very shy

    3. Lazy

    4. Very tall for her age

  2. It helps individuals gain the knowledge, skills, and values:

    1. Money

    2. Facts

    3. Food

    4. Games

  3. These rugged landscapes have been home for centuries:

    1. Smooth and flat

    2. Soft and green

    3. Rough, rocky, and uneven

    4. Very small

  4. The narrative stays focused on the central issue:

    1. The characters' clothes

    2. The stage lighting

    3. The story

    4. The music

  5. The teacher explained the math problem in detail.

    1. Adjectival Phrase

    2. Prepositional Phrase

    3. Adverbial Phrase

    4. Noun phrase

  6. These endangered cats need our protection:

    1. Extinction

    2. Very common

    3. Strong and healthy

    4. Domesticated

  7. We could put that shabby old chest of drawers upstairs:

    1. New and shiny

    2. Expensive

    3. Colorful

    4. In poor condition

  8. Children in the garden were playing happily. The underlined is:

    1. Noun Phrase

    2. Adjective Phrase

    3. Prepositional Phrase

    4. Adverbial Phrase

  9. Markhors are known for their steep habitats in the mountains. The antonym of the underlined word is:

    1. Rugged

    2. Flat

    3. Slippery

    4. Winding

  10. (acidly) I never could fancy buying ready-made things:

    1. Sharp

    2. Sweetly

    3. Loudly

    4. Calmly

  11. Quality education equips individuals with skills for the workforce:

    1. Takes away

    2. Follows

    3. Scares

    4. Supplies

  12. The revenue generated is used for wildlife conservation:

    1. Waste material

    2. Loss

    3. Income

    4. Debt

Q2. Short questions (Attempt any 8 of 12 · 8 × 2 = 16)

  1. What role does the clock on the mantelpiece play in the story? How might it symbolize the characters' attitude towards time, routine, or even inheritance?

  2. What are the benefits and potential concerns of community-led conservation programmes like trophy hunting?

  3. How does quality education promote understanding and tolerance?

  4. In what ways does Stanley Houghton use satire to criticize family dynamics and social values in the play? How effective is this approach in conveying his message?

  5. How do human activities like poaching and habitat destruction threaten the balance between the snow leopard and the markhor?

  6. Describe the role of education in reducing inequality and poverty.

  7. How does Victoria's character differ from the adults’ around her? What does her perspective tell us about the younger generation's view of the family's behaviour?

  8. What more can be done to raise awareness about protecting endangered species like the snow leopard and the markhor?

  9. Why is STEM education important for driving innovation?

  10. How do the characters display hypocrisy throughout the play? What are some examples where their words contradict their actions?

  11. Why is the predator-prey relationship between the snow leopard and the markhor important for the ecosystem?

  12. What issues undermine the effectiveness of education systems?

Q3. Long questions (Attempt any 3 of 4 · 3 × 4 = 12)

  1. To your sister thanking her for a gift.

  2. Without these two species, the entire ecosystem would be at risk. Protecting them is not only about saving two magnificent animals but also preserving the very environment they inhabit.

  3. Mrs.Jordan: (to Ben) Well, I don't call that delicate, stepping into a dead man's shoes in such haste. (Henry goes up to the window and pulls up the blind Victoria runs across to Abel and sits on the floor at his feet.)

  4. Quality education emphasizes skill development, including literacy, numeracy, digital literacy, and vocational skills. These skills are crucial for enhancing employability, securing better jobs, and promoting economic independence, thereby reducing income inequality.