ENGLISH MOCK TEST QUESTION PAPER – SET 1
Class IX M.M. 20
I. SECTION A – GRAMMAR (5 Marks)
1. Read the conversation and report the reply correctly:
Teacher: “Are you revising the chapter today?”
Rohan: “Yes, I am revising it now.”
Rohan replied that _____________________________________.
2. Fill the suitable modal:
Mother: “You look tired.”
Daughter: “I ______ finish this project before tomorrow.” (must / might)
3. Identify the error and correct it:
Principal: “Each of the participants have submitted their forms.”
4. Choose the correct determiner:
Guide: “________ students from our school visited the museum yesterday.” (Many / Much)
5. Complete using correct tense:
Friend: “Did you like the movie?”
You: “I ______ (already read) the novel, so I did not enjoy it much.”
SECTION B – WRITING SKILLS (3 Marks)
II. Write a Descriptive Paragraph (100–120 words) on “An Inspiring Teacher Who Changed
Your Perspective Towards Learning.”
Describe the teacher’s personality, teaching style, impact on your confidence, and the values you
learnt.
SECTION C – LITERATURE (12 Marks)
III. Read the extract from The Fun They Had: (1×3=3)
“Margie hated school… The mechanical teacher had been giving her test after test.”
a. Why did Margie dislike her school experience?
b. What does the phrase “mechanical teacher” suggest about future education?
c. Identify a word from the extract that means continuous assessment.
IV. Answer ANY FOUR (30–40 words each) (2×4=8)
1. How did Ron Forbes’ guidance act as a turning point in Evelyn Glennie’s musical career?
2. In what ways did Santosh Yadav challenge social expectations and stereotypes?
3. Why did Kezia misunderstand her father’s strict behaviour initially?
4. How does the snake episode transform the doctor’s attitude towards his own vanity?
V. Long Answer (100 words) (1×5=5)
Explain how perseverance, discipline, and goal-setting contribute to success, with reference to
Maria Sharapova’s journey in “Reach for the Top.”
, ENGLISH QUESTION PAPER – SET 2
Class IX M.M. 20
I. SECTION A – GRAMMAR (5 Marks) (1×5=5)
1. Convert into reported speech:
Police Officer: “Do not park your vehicle here.”
Driver: “I’m sorry, I will move it.”
The driver apologised and said that ______________________________.
2. Fill correct modal:
Customer: “________ I speak to the manager regarding my complaint?” (Can / Would)
3. Identify error and correction:
Coach: “Each player were given equal opportunity.”
4. Choose suitable determiner:
Teacher: “There isn’t ______ time left to complete the assignment.” (much / many)
5. Use correct tense:
Reporter: “Where were you yesterday evening?”
Witness: “I ______ (wait) at the bus stop when the accident happened.”
II. SECTION B – WRITING SKILLS (3 Marks)
Write a Diary Entry (100–120 words) describing your emotions and reflections after participating
in your first inter-school competition. Include your preparation, nervousness, performance, and
what you learnt from the experience.
SECTION C – LITERATURE (12 Marks)
III. Read the extract from Wind: (1×3=3)
“Make the doors firm, make the body strong.”
a. What deeper message does the poet convey through strengthening doors and body?
b. How does the wind symbolize challenges in life?
c. Identify the poetic device used in addressing the wind directly.
IV. Answer ANY FOUR (30–40 words each) (2×4=8)
1. How did Bismillah Khan’s early environment influence his mastery over the shehnai?
2. What sacrifices did Maria Sharapova’s father make to nurture her talent?
3. How does Gerrard use intelligence rather than violence to save himself?
4. Why did Toto’s presence create constant chaos despite being adorable?
V. Long Answer(100 words) (1×5=5)
Discuss how the poem “Wind” motivates individuals to develop inner strength to face hardships
and adversities.
Class IX M.M. 20
I. SECTION A – GRAMMAR (5 Marks)
1. Read the conversation and report the reply correctly:
Teacher: “Are you revising the chapter today?”
Rohan: “Yes, I am revising it now.”
Rohan replied that _____________________________________.
2. Fill the suitable modal:
Mother: “You look tired.”
Daughter: “I ______ finish this project before tomorrow.” (must / might)
3. Identify the error and correct it:
Principal: “Each of the participants have submitted their forms.”
4. Choose the correct determiner:
Guide: “________ students from our school visited the museum yesterday.” (Many / Much)
5. Complete using correct tense:
Friend: “Did you like the movie?”
You: “I ______ (already read) the novel, so I did not enjoy it much.”
SECTION B – WRITING SKILLS (3 Marks)
II. Write a Descriptive Paragraph (100–120 words) on “An Inspiring Teacher Who Changed
Your Perspective Towards Learning.”
Describe the teacher’s personality, teaching style, impact on your confidence, and the values you
learnt.
SECTION C – LITERATURE (12 Marks)
III. Read the extract from The Fun They Had: (1×3=3)
“Margie hated school… The mechanical teacher had been giving her test after test.”
a. Why did Margie dislike her school experience?
b. What does the phrase “mechanical teacher” suggest about future education?
c. Identify a word from the extract that means continuous assessment.
IV. Answer ANY FOUR (30–40 words each) (2×4=8)
1. How did Ron Forbes’ guidance act as a turning point in Evelyn Glennie’s musical career?
2. In what ways did Santosh Yadav challenge social expectations and stereotypes?
3. Why did Kezia misunderstand her father’s strict behaviour initially?
4. How does the snake episode transform the doctor’s attitude towards his own vanity?
V. Long Answer (100 words) (1×5=5)
Explain how perseverance, discipline, and goal-setting contribute to success, with reference to
Maria Sharapova’s journey in “Reach for the Top.”
, ENGLISH QUESTION PAPER – SET 2
Class IX M.M. 20
I. SECTION A – GRAMMAR (5 Marks) (1×5=5)
1. Convert into reported speech:
Police Officer: “Do not park your vehicle here.”
Driver: “I’m sorry, I will move it.”
The driver apologised and said that ______________________________.
2. Fill correct modal:
Customer: “________ I speak to the manager regarding my complaint?” (Can / Would)
3. Identify error and correction:
Coach: “Each player were given equal opportunity.”
4. Choose suitable determiner:
Teacher: “There isn’t ______ time left to complete the assignment.” (much / many)
5. Use correct tense:
Reporter: “Where were you yesterday evening?”
Witness: “I ______ (wait) at the bus stop when the accident happened.”
II. SECTION B – WRITING SKILLS (3 Marks)
Write a Diary Entry (100–120 words) describing your emotions and reflections after participating
in your first inter-school competition. Include your preparation, nervousness, performance, and
what you learnt from the experience.
SECTION C – LITERATURE (12 Marks)
III. Read the extract from Wind: (1×3=3)
“Make the doors firm, make the body strong.”
a. What deeper message does the poet convey through strengthening doors and body?
b. How does the wind symbolize challenges in life?
c. Identify the poetic device used in addressing the wind directly.
IV. Answer ANY FOUR (30–40 words each) (2×4=8)
1. How did Bismillah Khan’s early environment influence his mastery over the shehnai?
2. What sacrifices did Maria Sharapova’s father make to nurture her talent?
3. How does Gerrard use intelligence rather than violence to save himself?
4. Why did Toto’s presence create constant chaos despite being adorable?
V. Long Answer(100 words) (1×5=5)
Discuss how the poem “Wind” motivates individuals to develop inner strength to face hardships
and adversities.
