Name of the
student: …………………………… Class: IX
Roll No: ………….
ü
Read the following passage carefully.(8 Marks)
The
pole vault is truly the glamour event of any track and field competition. The
sportsman combines the grace of a gymnast with the strength of a bodybuilder.
Pole-vaulting also has the element of flying, and the thought of flying as high
as a two-storeyed building is a mere fantasy to anyone watching such an event.
Today it is not only Michael Stone’s reality and dream – it is his quest.
ü Now
choose the appropriate choice for the following questions.
1. The
game mentioned in the passage is …….. ( )
a.
Cricket
b.
Hockey
c.
Kabaddi
d.
Pole-vaulting
2. The
Pole-vaulting has two elements. They are …. ( )
a.
Running and
Swimming
b.
Running and Jumping
c.
Gymnast and Flying
d.
Gymnast and Dreaming
3. What
was Michael’s dram? ( )
a.
To become a running champion
b.
To become a pole-vault champion
c.
To become a gymnast champion
d.
To become a dreamer champion
4. Find
out the true statement(s). ( )
a.
Michael Stone isn’t a blind person.
b.
Michael’s mother read a numerous stories to him.
c.
Michael’s father wasn’t a hard core realist.
d.
All are correct.
ü Pick
out the suffix or prefix which is present and write a new word under the correct
heading. (5 Marks)
Sl
No
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The word
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Suffix
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Prefix
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New word
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Ex
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Excitement
|
ment
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---
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Government
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1
|
Persistence
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2
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Beautiful
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3
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Impossible
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4
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Unhappily
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5
|
International
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ü You
met your friend after a long time at a bus-stop complete the conversation
between you two. (7 Marks)
You: Hello ……………………………. It’s long
time since we met. How are you?
Friend: I am
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
You: I’m fine. I wonder! Where
are you all these time?
Friend:
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
You:
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Friend:
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..