MOCK TEST CLASS IX ENGLISH LANGUAGE

 

Class IX English Grammar Test Total Marks: 40 Time: 1 Hour

Section A: Tenses (10 Marks)Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb given in brackets:

1. She _______ (study) in this school for five years.
2. By the time we arrived, the movie _______ (start).
3. If you _______ (prepare) well, you will perform better.
4. He _______ (go) to the market every Sunday.
5. They _______ (play) cricket when it began to rain.
6. The child _______ (sleep) when the lights went out.
7. I _______ (write) a letter now, please don’t disturb me.
8. He _______ (not/attend) the meeting yesterday.
9. Water _______ (boil) at 100 degrees Celsius.
10. I _______ (complete) the project by tomorrow evening.

Section B: Active and Passive Voice (8 Marks)  Change the voice of the following sentences:
11. The boy completed his homework.
12. The invitation has been sent by her.
13. Someone stole my bicycle.
14. The manager will review the report.
15. A letter is being written by the student.
16. She sang a beautiful song.
17. The floor was cleaned by the workers.
18. They will announce the results tomorrow.

Section C: Direct and Indirect Speech (8 Marks) Convert the following sentences into direct or indirect speech:
19. He said, “I am feeling tired.”
20. She asked me if I was going to the party.
21. The teacher said, “Honesty is the best policy.”
22. He said that he had completed the assignment.
23. She said to her friend, “Please help me with this project.”
24. The coach said, “You should practice regularly.”
25. They said that they would visit us next week.
26. He said, “Where have you been all this time?”

Section D: Sentence Transformation (8 Marks) Rewrite the sentences as directed:
27. The box is too heavy for me to lift. (Rewrite using ‘so...that’)
28. He is not only kind but also generous. (Rewrite using ‘both...and’)
29. No sooner did the train arrive than they boarded it. (Rewrite using ‘as soon as’)
30. Unless you study hard, you cannot succeed. (Rewrite using ‘if’)
31. She was so tired that she couldn’t stand. (Rewrite using ‘too...to’)
32. He is too honest to lie. (Rewrite using ‘so...that’)
33. He ran fast, yet he missed the bus. (Rewrite using ‘although’)
34. The boy is very intelligent. He solves all problems. (Combine using ‘who’)

Section E: Error Correction (6 Marks) Identify the error and rewrite the correct sentence:
35. She didn’t went to the market yesterday.
36. Each of the boys are playing football.
37. The furniture in the room are old.
38. He enjoy playing in the rain.
39. The teacher explained the poem very good.
40. Neither of the options are correct.

 

 

 

 

Class IX English Grammar Test: Answer Key

Section A: Tenses

1. has been studying
2. had started
3. prepare
4. goes
5. were playing
6. was sleeping
7. am writing
8. did not attend
9. boils
10. will have completed

Section B: Active and Passive Voice

11. The homework was completed by the boy.
12. She has sent the invitation.
13. My bicycle was stolen by someone.
14. The report will be reviewed by the manager.
15. The student is writing a letter.
16. A beautiful song was sung by her.
17. The workers cleaned the floor.
18. The results will be announced tomorrow.

Section C: Direct and Indirect Speech

19. He said that he was feeling tired.
20. She said, “Are you going to the party?”
21. The teacher said that honesty is the best policy.
22. He said, “I have completed the assignment.”
23. She requested her friend to help her with the project.
24. The coach advised them to practice regularly.
25. They said, “We will visit you next week.”
26. He asked, “Where have you been all this time?”

Section D: Sentence Transformation

27. The box is so heavy that I cannot lift it.
28. He is both kind and generous.
29. As soon as the train arrived, they boarded it.
30. If you do not study hard, you cannot succeed.
31. She was too tired to stand.
32. He is so honest that he cannot lie.
33. Although he ran fast, he missed the bus.
34. The boy, who is very intelligent, solves all problems.

Section E: Error Correction

35. She didn’t go to the market yesterday.
36. Each of the boys is playing football.
37. The furniture in the room is old.
38. He enjoys playing in the rain.
39. The teacher explained the poem very well.
40. Neither of the options is correct.

Class IX English Grammar Test: Rewrite the Sentences as Directed Total Marks: 40 Time: 1 Hour

Section A: Sentence Transformation (10 Marks)

Rewrite the sentences as directed:

1. She is so tired that she cannot walk. (Rewrite using ‘too...to’)
2. He did not attend the meeting because he was ill. (Rewrite using ‘because of’)
3. I am not as tall as my brother. (Rewrite using ‘taller than’)
4. The film was so boring that we left before it ended. (Rewrite using ‘too...to’)
5. The teacher said to me, “Finish your homework.” (Rewrite in indirect speech)
6. He worked hard, so he passed the exam. (Rewrite using ‘because’)
7. You must finish your homework before you go out. (Rewrite using ‘unless’)
8. The project is due tomorrow. You should complete it today. (Combine the sentences using ‘so that’)
9. The hotel was expensive. We stayed there for a week. (Combine using ‘although’)
10. He is very fast, and he won the race. (Rewrite using ‘because’)

Section B: Using Conditional Sentences (6 Marks)

Rewrite the following sentences as directed:
11. If I were you, I would attend the meeting. (Rewrite using 'I would' in a conditional sentence)
12. You will miss the bus if you don’t hurry. (Rewrite using 'unless')
13. If she had studied, she would have passed the test. (Rewrite using ‘could have’)
14. If it rains, we will cancel the event. (Rewrite using ‘unless’)
15. If I had known, I would have helped you. (Rewrite in a positive form)
16. If they study hard, they will succeed. (Rewrite using ‘unless’)

Section C: Using Comparative and Superlative Forms (6 Marks)

Rewrite the following sentences as directed:
17. She is more intelligent than her classmates. (Rewrite using ‘as...as’)
18. This is the best book I have ever read. (Rewrite using ‘better than’)
19. He is the most talented player on the team. (Rewrite using ‘more talented than’)
20. The test was easier than the previous one. (Rewrite using ‘as...as’)
21. My house is bigger than yours. (Rewrite using ‘smaller’)
22. She is the prettiest girl in the class. (Rewrite using ‘more beautiful’)

Section D: Change of Voice (8 Marks)

Change the following sentences from active to passive or passive to active as directed:
23. The teacher gave us homework. (Change to passive voice)
24. The book was read by her. (Change to active voice)
25. The movie is being watched by them. (Change to active voice)
26. The decision will be made by the committee. (Change to active voice)
27. The cake is being baked by my mother. (Change to active voice)
28. I have completed the assignment. (Change to passive voice)
29. The children will play football in the evening. (Change to passive voice)
30. The project is being completed by the team. (Change to active voice)

Section E: Direct and Indirect Speech (6 Marks)

Rewrite the following sentences in direct or indirect speech as directed:
31. She said to him, “Can you help me with this task?” (Rewrite in indirect speech)
32. “I am going to the store,” he said. (Rewrite in indirect speech)
33. He said, “I have completed my assignment.” (Rewrite in indirect speech)
34. They asked, “What time is the meeting?” (Rewrite in indirect speech)
35. She asked me if I could join her for lunch. (Rewrite in direct speech)
36. “Please pass me the salt,” he said. (Rewrite in indirect speech)

Section F: Use of Articles, Prepositions, and Conjunctions (4 Marks)

Rewrite the following sentences as directed:
37. He arrived late in the evening. (Rewrite using ‘at’ instead of ‘in’)
38. She is going to the office tomorrow. (Rewrite using ‘for’ instead of ‘to’)
39. He is taller than me. (Rewrite using ‘as...as’)
40. We will leave when he arrives. (Rewrite using ‘until’)

Class IX English Grammar Test: Answer Key

Section A: Sentence Transformation

1. She is too tired to walk.
2. He did not attend the meeting because of his illness.
3. My brother is taller than I am.
4. The film was too boring for us to stay until it ended.
5. The teacher told me to finish my homework.
6. He worked hard because he wanted to pass the exam.
7. You cannot go out unless you finish your homework.
8. You should complete the project today so that it is ready tomorrow.
9. Although the hotel was expensive, we stayed there for a week.
10. He is very fast because he won the race.

Section B: Using Conditional Sentences

11. If I were you, I would attend the meeting. (Already correct)
12. You will miss the bus unless you hurry.
13. She could have passed the test if she had studied.
14. Unless it rains, we will not cancel the event.
15. Had I known, I would have helped you.
16. They will not succeed unless they study hard.

Section C: Using Comparative and Superlative Forms

17. She is not as intelligent as her classmates.
18. This is better than any other book I have ever read.
19. He is more talented than any other player on the team.
20. The test was not as easy as the previous one.
21. My house is smaller than yours.
22. She is more beautiful than anyone in the class.

Section D: Change of Voice

23. We were given homework by the teacher.
24. She read the book.
25. They are watching the movie.
26. The committee will make the decision.
27. My mother is baking the cake.
28. The assignment has been completed by me.
29. Football will be played by the children in the evening.
30. The team is completing the project.

Section E: Direct and Indirect Speech

31. She asked him if he could help her with the task.
32. He said that he was going to the store.
33. He said that he had completed his assignment.
34. They asked what time the meeting was.
35. She said, “Can you join me for lunch?”
36. He requested to pass him the salt.

Section F: Use of Articles, Prepositions, and Conjunctions

37. He arrived late at the evening.
38. She is going for the office tomorrow.
39. He is not as tall as me.
40. We will leave until he arrives.

 

JULIUS CAESAR – ACT 3, SCENE 1 MOCK TEST 40 MARKS

 JULIUS CAESAR – ACT 3, SCENE 1  

Total Marks: 40 Time: 1 Hour

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (10 marks) (Each question carries 1 mark)

1. Who is the first conspirator to stab Caesar?
   a) Brutus b) Casca  c) Cinnad) Decius
2. What does Caesar compare himself to before his assassination?
   a) A lion b) A mountain c) The North Star d) The rising sun
3. Who tries to warn Caesar with a letter?
   a) Artemidorus b) Metellus Cimber c) Trebonius d) Calpurnia
4. What is Caesar’s response to Metellus Cimber’s plea for his brother’s return?
   a) He grants it immediately
   b) He says he is as constant as the North Star
   c) He calls it a reasonable request
   d) He delays his decision
5. What is Antony’s immediate reaction to Caesar’s death?
   a) He flees Rome
   b) He mourns and vows revenge
   c) He shakes hands with the conspirators
   d) He calls for Caesar’s funeral
6. Who tries to hand Caesar a letter of warning just before his assassination?
   a) Casca
   b) Artemidorus
   c) Decius
   d) Trebonius
7. What is Caesar’s reaction to Metellus Cimber’s plea for his brother’s pardon?
   a) He agrees to pardon him
   b) He postpones the decision
   c) He denies the plea and compares himself to the North Star
   d) He asks Brutus for his opinion
8. What are Caesar’s last words?
   a) “You too, Brutus?”
   b) “Beware the Ides of March!”
   c) “Et tu, Brute? Then fall, Caesar.”
   d) “O mighty Rome, farewell!”
9. Why does Antony shake hands with the conspirators after Caesar’s assassination?
   a) To show support for their cause
   b) To buy time and assess their intentions
   c) To forgive them for Caesar’s death
   d) To form an alliance with them
10. What request does Antony make to the conspirators regarding Caesar’s funeral?
    a) To bury Caesar in secret
    b) To allow him to speak at Caesar’s funeral
    c) To let him take Caesar’s body to the Senate
    d) To read Caesar’s will publicly

Section B: Reference to the Context (30 marks)

1. Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follow:

Caesar: “I could be well moved, if I were as you;
If I could pray to move, prayers would move me:
But I am constant as the northern star,
Of whose true-fix’d and resting quality
There is no fellow in the firmament.”

a) What is Caesar’s tone in this speech? How does it reflect his character? (4 marks)
b) How does this speech foreshadow his downfall? (4 marks)

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2. Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follow:

Antony: “O mighty Caesar! Dost thou lie so low?
Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils,
Shrunk to this little measure? Fare thee well.”

a) What emotions does Antony express in this speech? (3 marks)
b) How does this moment reveal Antony’s loyalty to Caesar? (4 marks)

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3. Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follow:

Brutus: “People and senators, be not affrighted;
Fly not; stand still: ambition’s debt is paid.”

a) Describe the significance of Caesar’s assassination in the context of the play. (4 marks)
b) How does Brutus justify Caesar’s death to the conspirators and himself? (4 marks)

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4. Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follow:

Antony: “Friends, I am with you all, and love you all,
Upon this hope, that you shall give me reasons
Why and wherein Caesar was dangerous.”

a) Explain Antony’s tactic in dealing with the conspirators immediately after Caesar’s death. (3 marks)
b) Discuss the dramatic irony in Caesar’s belief in his immortality. (4 marks)