Subject: English Literature and Composition
Grade: 9 (Freshman)
Time: 2 Hours
Total Marks: 100
SECTION A: COMPREHENSION (20 MARKS)
Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.
Reading regularly improves vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills.
Students who read daily often perform better academically and develop stronger
communication abilities. Reading also enhances creativity and emotional intelligence.
Questions:
1. According to the passage, list two benefits of reading. (4 marks)
2. How does reading affect academic performance? (4 marks)
3. Identify one skill that reading improves. (2 marks)
4. Explain why reading is important for communication. (5 marks)
5. Suggest a suitable title for the passage. (5 marks)
SECTION B: GRAMMAR (30 MARKS)
1. Identify the parts of speech of the underlined words: (10 marks)
o She quickly finished her homework.
o The dog ran across the field.
2. Rewrite the sentences correctly: (10 marks)
o He don’t like reading novels.
o She was more smarter than her sister.
3. Fill in the blanks with the correct tense: (10 marks)
o By the time we arrived, the movie __________ (start).
o She __________ (write) the exam yesterday.
, SECTION C: LITERATURE (30 MARKS)
1. Define the following literary terms: (10 marks)
o Metaphor
o Simile
o Theme
o Setting
o Characterization
2. Explain the difference between prose and poetry. (10 marks)
3. State three characteristics of a short story. (10 marks)
SECTION D: COMPOSITION (20 MARKS)
Write one composition of about 300 words.
Choose ONE:
1. A day I will never forget
2. The importance of honesty
3. My role model
Grade: 9 (Freshman)
Time: 2 Hours
Total Marks: 100
SECTION A: COMPREHENSION (20 MARKS)
Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.
Reading regularly improves vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills.
Students who read daily often perform better academically and develop stronger
communication abilities. Reading also enhances creativity and emotional intelligence.
Questions:
1. According to the passage, list two benefits of reading. (4 marks)
2. How does reading affect academic performance? (4 marks)
3. Identify one skill that reading improves. (2 marks)
4. Explain why reading is important for communication. (5 marks)
5. Suggest a suitable title for the passage. (5 marks)
SECTION B: GRAMMAR (30 MARKS)
1. Identify the parts of speech of the underlined words: (10 marks)
o She quickly finished her homework.
o The dog ran across the field.
2. Rewrite the sentences correctly: (10 marks)
o He don’t like reading novels.
o She was more smarter than her sister.
3. Fill in the blanks with the correct tense: (10 marks)
o By the time we arrived, the movie __________ (start).
o She __________ (write) the exam yesterday.
, SECTION C: LITERATURE (30 MARKS)
1. Define the following literary terms: (10 marks)
o Metaphor
o Simile
o Theme
o Setting
o Characterization
2. Explain the difference between prose and poetry. (10 marks)
3. State three characteristics of a short story. (10 marks)
SECTION D: COMPOSITION (20 MARKS)
Write one composition of about 300 words.
Choose ONE:
1. A day I will never forget
2. The importance of honesty
3. My role model
