✨ Solved Question Paper
Class – 9 | Subject – English | SAT-1 (July 2025)
Section A – Reading Skills (4 marks)
Passage Answer Key:
(i) The forest is described as dense, with a canopy of green leaves blocking out the sunlight. 🌳
(ii) The air is filled with the scent of earth and foliage. 🍂
(iii) The rustle of leaves and chirp of birds echoing creates an otherworldly atmosphere. 🐦
(iv) Despite the foreboding atmosphere, there is undeniable beauty in the depths of the forest. 🌿
Section B – Grammar (3 marks)
(Do any three)
(i) Correct punctuation:
✅ Dr. O.P. Sharma is an M.B.B.S.
(ii) Fill with correct article:
✅ a European girl (since “European” starts with the consonant sound ‘yoo’).
(iii) He gave me a gift. 🎁
(iv) He always speaks the truth.
(v) The hungry child has been crying for ten minutes. 😢
Section C – Writing Skills (3 marks)
Option 1: Application to the Principal
To,
The Principal,
XYZ School,
City
Subject: Request for Section Change
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am a student of Class 9 (Roll No. ___). I kindly request you to change my section from ___ to ___ due to personal/academic reasons. This will help me in my studies and overall performance.
I shall be grateful for your kind consideration.
Yours sincerely,
[Student’s Name]
Option 2: Paragraph on How I Celebrated My Birthday 🎂
I celebrated my birthday with great joy. My parents decorated the house beautifully. I invited my friends and relatives. Everyone wished me and brought gifts. A delicious cake was cut, and we played games and enjoyed music. My mother prepared tasty dishes, and we all had a wonderful time. It was one of the happiest days of my life. 🌸
Section D – Literature
Q4. Answer any two (2×2 = 4 marks):
(i) Margie and Tommy had mechanical teachers (computers) at home instead of human teachers.
(ii) Evelyn’s deafness was first noticed at age 8 when she failed to hear her teacher. It was confirmed at age 11 after medical check-ups.
(iii) The shehnai is made of a hollow stem with holes, producing a melodious sound, while the pungi makes a shrill, unpleasant sound.
(iv) Kezia was afraid of her father because he was strict, commanding, and often scolded her.
Q5. Do any one (2 marks):
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The Road Not Taken: The poet chose the less-travelled road because he wanted to be different and explore new opportunities.
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Rain on the Roof: When it rains, the poet likes to lie in bed, listen to the raindrops, and recall sweet memories of his mother.
Q6. Do any one (4 marks):
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Iswaran as an asset: Iswaran was an asset to Mahendra because he was a loyal cook and caretaker, skilled in domestic work, and entertained Mahendra with his storytelling.
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Margie and geography: Margie was doing badly in geography because the computer teacher was too fast and difficult. The County Inspector slowed its pace, reset the level, and assured her that her progress was satisfactory.
