Class IX – English Half-Yearly Assessment 2026–27 Answer Key

 Class IX – English Half-Yearly Assessment 2026–27

Answer Key

Section A – Reading Skill

Q1.

Q.

Answer

(i)

(b) Technology should be used wisely and responsibly.

(ii)

(b) Save trees.

(iii)

(c) Affect physical health.

(iv)

(b) Parents and teachers.

(v)

(c) Support our lives.

(vi)

Technology provides digital classrooms, educational apps, online libraries, videos and interactive activities that make learning easier and more interesting.

(vii)

To protect physical health, maintain concentration and enjoy outdoor activities, reading and family time.

(viii)

Digital documents save paper and trees, while smart devices help monitor energy use and reduce electricity wastage.

(ix)

People should protect personal information and verify information before believing or sharing it.

(x)

Technology is useful when used responsibly and in balance with real-life activities.

Section B – Grammar

Q2(A) Correct Form of Verb

Water boils at 100°C. — (b)

She sings a sweet song. — (b)

B. Punctuation

I know Hindi, English and Punjabi.

C. Articles

Italy is a European country. — (a)

D. Indirect Speech

You said that he was a good student. — (b)

E. Conjunction

Neither is he a lender nor borrower. — nor

Section C – Writing Skill

Q3. Application

Application for Extra/Special Classes

To

The Principal

[School Name]

Subject: Request for arranging extra classes of English and Mathematics

Respected Sir/Madam,

I respectfully request you to arrange extra classes for English and Mathematics. These subjects require additional practice and guidance, and special classes would help us understand difficult topics and improve our performance in the examination.

I shall be highly grateful to you for making suitable arrangements.

Yours obediently,

[Name]

Class IX

OR

Report – Tree Plantation Programme

Tree Plantation Programme Organised in School

A tree plantation programme was organised in our school last month. Students and teachers actively participated in the programme. The Principal inaugurated the programme by planting a sapling. Students planted several trees in and around the school campus. They were also informed about the importance of trees and environmental protection. The programme created awareness among students about keeping the environment green and clean. It was an educational and successful programme.

Section D – Literature

Q4. Extract – The Fun They Had

What did Margie hate?

Margie hated school, especially her mechanical school.

What was the real book about?

The real book was about school and the way children were taught in the old days.

Why did Margie hate her school more than ever?

Her mechanical teacher had been giving her test after test in geography, and her performance had been getting worse.

Who was sent for Margie by her mother?

The County Inspector was sent for Margie.

Find the word which means ‘full of contempt’.

Scornful

OR – The Road Not Taken

Name the poem and its poet.

The poem is “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost.

How many diverging roads were there?

There were two diverging roads.

Why did the poet feel sorry?

He felt sorry because he could not travel both roads.

What did he do?

He stood for a long time and looked down one road as far as he could.

How far could he see?

He could see along the road up to where it bent in the undergrowth.

Q5.

The Little Girl

How did Kezia's grandmother encourage her to know her father better?

Kezia's grandmother encouraged her to know her father better by asking her to make a pin-cushion for his birthday. She helped Kezia collect pieces of cloth and encouraged her to talk to her father and understand him better.

OR – The Snake and the Mirror

What two important earth-shaking decisions did the doctor take while looking into the mirror?

The doctor decided that he would shave daily and grow a thin moustache. He also decided that he would keep an attractive smile on his face.

Q6.

A Truly Beautiful Mind

What did Einstein call his desk drawer at the patent office? Why?

Einstein called his desk drawer at the patent office the “bureau of theoretical physics” because he kept his secret calculations and ideas there and worked on his scientific theories while working at the patent office.

OR – In the Kingdom of Fools

What did the Guru and his disciple see in the kingdom of fools? Why did the Guru decide to leave immediately?

The Guru and his disciple found that the people in the kingdom behaved foolishly. Everything cost the same, and the king and his minister made absurd decisions. The Guru realised that such a place was dangerous because the foolish king could punish innocent people. Therefore, he decided to leave the kingdom immediately.

Q7.

Rain on the Roof

The poem describes the pleasant sound of raindrops falling on the roof. As the poet lies in bed listening to the rain, the sound brings back sweet memories of his childhood. He remembers his mother and the happy moments of the past. Thus, the rain creates feelings of comfort, happiness and nostalgia.

OR – The Lake Isle of Innisfree

When the poet thinks of Innisfree, he imagines a peaceful natural place where he can live close to nature. He hears the sounds of the lake water and sees the beautiful natural surroundings. The thought of Innisfree gives him peace and tranquillity, even while he is in the city.

Q8.

The Adventures of Toto

Grandfather took Toto to Saharanpur because he was going there and wanted to take Toto with him. Since Toto was a mischievous monkey and could not be left alone at home, Grandfather put him in a big black canvas bag and carried him along.

OR – Iswaran the Storyteller

On a full moon night, Mahendra saw a dark, cloudy, ghost-like figure outside his window. He was frightened by the sight. The experience disturbed him so much that he decided to leave the place and give up his job there.