SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT - TERM II 2025-26
STD: IX
SUBJECT: ENGLISH
TOTAL SCORE: 80
TIME: 2½ HOURS
Questions 1-14: Answer all questions (Each carries 1 mark)
| QN | INDICATORS / ANSWERS | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brutal wind, Menacing growl and Windy phase | 1 |
| 2 | The wind had a dramatic effect on the house: doors unlatched themselves, window shutters banged, trees creaked and groaned, and leaves hissed and whispered. | 1 |
| 3 | The possibility of rain. | 1 |
| 4 | To celebrate the onset of monsoon. | 1 |
| 5 | Escalated | 1 |
| 6 | Working consistently | 1 |
| 7 | ab ab | 1 |
| 8 | This phrase refers to the challenges, goals, or high achievements of the present era. The word "cloudy" suggests that these goals may seem difficult to reach or distant, while "summits" represents the peak of success. | 1 |
| 9 | When seen nearer, they appear as "gigantic flights of stairs". | 1 |
| 10 | a. Appreciation b. Comparison |
1x5=5 |
| 11 | They laughed and mocked at Ravi. | 1 |
| 12 | He decided to continue taking care of the seed with patience and hope. | 1 |
| 13 | He is compassionate and generous. | 1 |
| 14 | iii and iv (Patience brings rewards; success comes from hard work and kindness) | 1 |
Questions 15-18: Answer either A or B
| QN | Options | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | A. Review B. Write-up |
1x7=7 |
| 16 | A. Newspaper report B. Character sketch of Bethany Hamilton |
1x6=6 |
| 17 | a. E-mail b. Paragraph |
1x6=6 |
| 18 | A. Notice B. Diary |
1x6=6 |
Note: For questions 15-18, students need to attempt either option A or option B.
Questions 19-32: Answer all questions
| QN | Answers | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 19 |
Profile of Bethany Hamilton Bethany Hamilton is a famous American professional surfer born on February 8, 1990, in Hawaii. At age 13, she faced a major tragedy when she lost her arm in a shark attack. Demonstrating great resilience, she became a motivational speaker and author. She wrote the autobiography Soul Surfer (2004), which inspired both a documentary and a 2011 film. She has received numerous honours, including the ESPY Award and the ASP World Junior Championships. |
1x6=6 |
| 20 |
Frame appropriate three questions Wh-Question: 1: Where will Father be sitting? 2: What will he be reading? Yes/No Question: Will Father be sitting in a rocking chair? |
1 (each) |
| 21 | Story writing | 1x6=6 |
| 22 | Children | 1 |
| 23 | The Alchemist | 1 |
| 24 | The Godfather | 1 |
| 25 | Only it is correct | 1 |
| 26 |
The customer asked the Dabbawala when he would return the tiffin carrier. The Dabbawala replied that he would return it by 5.30 in the evening. |
2x2=4 |
| 27 |
a) were b) into c) festooned d) learned e) put through f) cannot |
6 x ½ = 3 |
| 28 |
a) turn up b) knock off c) come across d) look forward to e) give up |
5x1=5 |
| 29 |
a) by b) with c) and d) who |
4x½ = 2 |
| 30 |
a) Isn't it? b) Why are you against machinery? c) Do we need machinery to boost the economy? d) We can solve many of our problems/we will be truly free e) You had better think about the welfare of the people |
5x1=5 |
| 31 |
a) Stories were read by my father. b) The students were being addressed by Gandhiji |
2x1=2 |
| 32 |
c) honking d) rumbling |
2x1=2 |
Note: This document contains the answer key for the Class 9 Second Term English Examination 2025. Answers are provided for reference purposes. Students should verify with their teachers for any clarifications.