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TABLE OF CONTENTS z

Latest CBSE Circular & Syllabus released on 22, July 2021 for Academic Year 2021-22 (CBSE Cir. No. Acad 53/2021) Part-A

Literature Beehive: Prose

READING

1. The Fun They Had

63 - 69

2. The Sound of Music

70 - 78

3. The Little Girl

79 - 83

17 - 29

4. A Truly Beautiful Mind

84 - 87

30 - 33

5. My Childhood

88 - 92

1. Unseen Passages

1 - 16

Grammar  z

Grammar Charts

2. Grammar Items

6 - 8

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Tenses

 z

Models

 z

Reported Speech

 z

Determines

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Subject-Verb Concord/Agreement

Beehive: Poem

3. Gap Filling

34 - 41

4. Editing

42 - 48

5. Dialogue Writing/Reporting

49 - 52

Writing 6. Descriptive Paragraph

53 - 57

7. Story Writing

58 - 61

1. The Road Not Taken

93 - 96

2. Wind

97 - 100

3. Rain on The Roof

101 - 103

4. A Legend of the Northland

104 - 106

Supplementary Reader : Moments 1. The Lost Child

107 - 109

2. The Adventures of Toto

110 - 112

3. In the Kingdom of Fools

113 - 116

4. The Happy Prince

117 - 119 ‰‰

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The Special Assessment Scheme CBSE’s Special Assessment Scheme has radically transformed the evaluation landscape. This novel decision has unequivocally changed the perception of board examinations in India. This change has made our examination systems compatible with semester-based systems followed in higher education institutions in the country and across the globe. As per the Special Assessment Scheme, the Academic Session 2021-22 will be divided into two terms with approximately 50% syllabus in each term, thereby helping the students in achieving the learning objectives over a more structured and progressively ÁH[LEOHFXUULFXOXP

This announcement, right at the start of the new academic year, gives teachers and students ample time to prepare and plan for the year. This timely announcement will enable students to have a clear understanding of what they need to study for their Terms – I & II for their board examinations.

+RZWRSUHSDUHIRU7HUP²,ERDUG" There is a lot of focus on MCQs in the assessment policy as they are a robust assessment technique for evaluating learning outcomes. MCQs are an excellent way to test conceptual understanding. They offer the advantages of versatility (can be used to assess application & problem solving), and are a much more reliable test of understanding. The Term – I examination will be of 90 minutes’ duration and the question paper will have Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) including case-based MCQs and MCQs on assertion-reason type. This focus on MCQs will make students mentally more ready for facing competitive examinations in the future. Oswaal CBSE Chapter-wise Question Banks for Term – I are strictly based on the new term-wise syllabus for Board examinations to be held in the Academic Session 2021-22. For extensive practice of MCQs based questions and for deep understanding of core-concepts. These Question Banks include:

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CBSE CIRCULAR 2021-22 dsUæh; ek/;fed f'k{kk cksMZ

CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

NO.: F.1001/CBSE-Acad/Curriculum/2021

Date: July 22, 2021 Circular No: Acad- 53/2021

All the Heads of Schools affiliated to CBSE Subject:

Term wise syllabus for Board Examinations to be held in the academic session 2021-22 for Secondary and Senior Secondary classes and guidelines for the conduct of the Internal Assessment/Practicum/Project.

This is in continuation to Board’s circular number Acad 51/2021 dated July 05, 2021 regarding Special Scheme of Assessment for Board Examination for Classes X and XII for the Session 2021- 22. The syllabus for the two terms mentioned in the scheme in all subjects for classes IX to XII are hereby notified vides this circular. In addition to syllabus for term end board examinations, guidelines for the conduct of Internal Assessment/Practicum/Project are also enclosed. Schools are requested to share the term wise syllabus and guidelines for the conduct of board examinations and Internal Assessment / Practicum / Project available on CBSE Academic Website http://www.cbseacademic.nic.in at the link http://cbseacademic.nic.in/Term-wise-curriculum_2022.html with all their teachers and students.

(Dr. Joseph Emmanuel) Director (Academics)

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SYLLABUS Latest Syllabus issued by CBSE for Academic Year 2021-22

ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE Class - IX (Code No. 184) Term wise Syllabus TERM - I Reading: Question based on the following kinds of unseen passages to assess inference, evaluation, vocabulary, analysis and interpretation: 1. Discursive passage (400-450 words) 2. Case based Factual passage (with visual input/ statistical data/ chart etc. 200-250 words) Writing: 1. Descriptive paragraph (Person) 2. Short Story (based on beginning line, outline, cues etc.) Grammar: 1. Tenses 4. Determiners 7. Statements

2. Subject-Verb Concord 5. Reported Speech 8. Questions

3. Modals 6. Commands and Requests

Literature: Questions based on extracts / texts to assess interpretation, inference, extrapolation beyond the text and across the texts. Moments 1. 2. 3. 4.

The Lost Child The Adventures of Toto In the Kingdom of Fools The Happy Prince

Beehive Prose 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

The Fun They Had The Sound of Music The Little Girl A Truly Beautiful Mind My Childhood

Moments 1. 2. 3. 4.

The Road Not Taken Wind Rain on The Roof A Legend of The Northland

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SYLLABUS Term - II Reading: Question based on the following kinds of unseen passages to assess inference, evaluation, vocabulary, analysis and interpretation: 1. Discursive passage (400-450 words) 2. Case based Factual passage (with visual input/ statistical data/ chart etc. 200-250 words) Writing: 1. Descriptive Paragraph (Diary) 2. Story writing (based on beginning line, outline, cues etc.) Grammar: 1. Tenses 4. Determiners 7. Statements

2. Subject-Verb Concord 5. Reported Speech 8. Questions

3. Modals 6. Commands and Requests

Literature: Questions based on extracts / texts to assess interpretation, inference, extrapolation beyond the text and across the texts. Moments 1. 2. 3. 4.

Weathering the Storm in Ersama The Last Leaf A House is not a Home The Beggar

Beehive Prose 1. 2. 3. 4.

Packing Reach for The Top The Bond of Love If I were You

Poems 1. No Men Are Foreign 2. On killing a Tree 3. The Snake Trying Each Term Section

Weightage (In Marks)

Reading

10

Writing & Grammar

10

Literature

20

Total

40

Internal Assessment

10

Grand Total

50 ˆˆ

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UNSEEN PASSAGES

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PART – A : READING

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UNSEEN PASSAGES

Syllabus Question based on the following kinds of unseen passages to assess inference, evaluation, vocabulary, analysis and interpretation: I. Discursive passage (400-450 words) II. Case based Factual passage (with visual input/ statistical data/ chart etc. 200-250 words) The students are required to do a thorough study and have understanding of the given comprehension passage which may consist of one or more than one paragraphs. The main purpose of this activity is to test the reading ability of the students and their intellectual skills. This section carries a weightage of 20 marks. Types of Passages : There are two types of passages which help to test the reading skills of the students during their examination. They are : 1. Discursive Passage : A Discursive passage consists of 400-450 words to test inference, evaluation and vocabulary. Ten out of twelve questions are to be answered. It may also include opinions or feedback. The students are able to come to a conclusion through their reasoning power rather than intuition. They discuss the subject to reach a balanced and objective approach. 2. Case-based Factual Passage : A case based factual passage contains visual input- statistical data, chart, etc. and it is of 200-250 words to test analysis and interpretation. Ten out of twelve questions are to be answered. A good factual passage encourages the reader to compare or contrast the relevant information regarding facts, data, etc. A student learns to get a comprehensive view of the subject and he discusses to improve his or her mental ability. There are instructive, descriptive and reporting passages in this section.

Tips to Know : Tips for solving comprehension passages : (i) Read the passage thoroughly. The reading should be quick. (ii) Focus on the relevant details and underline them with a pen or a pencil. (iii) Read the questions carefully and go back to the passage to find the answers. (iv) The answers are generally in a logical sequence. (v) To find the answer to the vocabulary based questions like synonyms etc., replace the word with the meaning. If you find that it is the same in meaning, the answer is correct. (vi) To find the correct option in Multiple Choice Questions, go through all the options. Re-read the passage and then tick the correct option.

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UNSEEN PASSAGES

Type I : Discursive Passage I.

(400-450 words & 10 marks)

Read the passage given below and answer ANY TEN of the questions that follow :

(10×1 = 10)

1.

Books are companions for people of all age groups. E-books vs. printed books is like comparing joint and nuclear family systems. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. E-books are cost effective and books of all genres can be easily accessed from the internet. Font flexibility makes reading easier, uncountable books can be stored in a single device and most importantly it can help save trees. Packing for trips is hard enough, but it gets doubled when faced with the task of choosing which book to carry. The device takes a whole lot of weight off from shoulders literally. With the e-book, a reader can take hundreds of books with him on the journey, and only take up a few square inches in his carry bag.

2.

Reading a printed book can save you from the health hazards of using hi-tech gadgets. For people who consider reading a book as worship, the scent of its pages intoxicate their senses. The pleasure of reading a printed book and scribbling comments on the sides of the pages are unmatched. Printed books are not merely about reading, they are an experience. The joy of flipping pages and keeping book+marks cannot be experienced in an e-book. Constantly reading on the computer screen or a mobile phone can damage the eyes. Apart from physical considerations, studies have shown that when it comes to reading comprehension, printed books are still a better choice. Literacy building in children is more effective with printed books than with an e-book because of the opportunities for interaction between the child and the parent, reading the book with the child. In fact, in e-books there is no conversation and nothing to encourage the child to verbalise or explore using language. The research concluded that ‘click through’ added features can actually detract from the reading experience because of all the interruption.

3.

This is not to say e-books do not have advantages. It can effectively serve the purpose of convenience and portability. The excitement generated around technologies such as Amazon’s Kindle has played its part in changing from page to screen. Both versions complement each other based on why and where each is being used.

Choose the correct alternatives :

(1×10 = 10)

Q.1. The advantage of e-books (A)

cost-effective

(B) scribbling is easier

(C)

good for eyes

(D) pages can be flipped easily

Ans. Option (A) is correct. Q.2. Trees can be saved if more and more people start reading _____________. (A)

printed books

(B) e-books

(C)

printed magazines

(D) none of these

Ans. Option (B) is correct. Q.3. Which of the following is not true? (A)

Books should be read only by youngsters

(B) Books are companions for all age groups

(C)

Books increase the knowledge of the readers

(D) Books increase the vocabulary

Ans. Option (A) is correct. Q.4. A printed book has the following advantage : (A)

It is cost effective

(B) It is free from any health hazard

(C)

It can be more easily packed than e-book

(D) It does not need book marks

Ans. Option (B) is correct. Q.5. Font flexibility is possible in __________. (A)

printed books

(B) magazines

(C)

e-books

(D) all of these

Ans. Option (C) is correct. Q.6. Reading an e-book has many __________. (A)

advantages

(B) disadvantages

(C)

both (A) & (B)

(D) none of these

Ans. Option (C) is correct.

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Oswaal CBSE MCQs Question Bank Chapterwise Term I, ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE , Class – IX

Q.7. Printed books can save from the health hazards of using __________. (A)

paper

(B) hi-tech gadgets

(C)

electronic device

(D) bookmarks

Ans. Option (B) is correct. Q.8. ___________ is more effective with printed books than e-books. (A)

Reading a story book

(B) Reading magazine

(C)

Literacy building

(D) Saving time

Ans. Option (C) is correct. Q.9. A word which denotes to a category of artistic, musical or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form or content ___________. (Para 1) (A)

Joint family

(B) Nuclear family

(C)

Genre

(D) Companion

Ans. Option (C) is correct. Q.10. The synonym of ‘enjoyment’ used in para 2 is (A)

interaction

(B) intoxicate

(C)

experience

(D) pleasure

Ans. Option (D) is correct. Q.11. __________ causes a distraction while reading an e-book. (A)

Flipping

(B) Font

(C)

‘Click through’ features

(D) Scribbling

Ans. Option (C) is correct. Q.12. Which of the following is false? (A)

e-books and printed books complement each other

(B)

e-books are more convenient than printed books

(C)

e-books causes strain on the eyes.

(D)

e-books cannot be accessed from Internet

Ans. Option (D) is correct. II.

Read the passage given below and answer ANY TEN of the questions that follow :

(10×1 = 10)

Modern food has become our enemy. We have become so slavish to taste and presentation that we eat food for its entertainment value, not for its nutritional benefit. Even as health awareness is increasing, the variety of junk and nutrition less food is also increasing. Each restaurant boasts of a new cuisine, which is a mixture of refined flour, oil and sugar. Pasta, noodles, white rice, white bread and maida based products like pizzas, burgers, naan and rumali roti are the main options in Italian, Chinese, Indian or Mexican cuisines. The vegetarian dishes are either overcooked or have a lot of corn starch and fat. The non-vegetarian dishes are either white-sauce based or made in rich gravies. People are trying to lose weight by eating less in the day, so that they can accommodate such foods in the night. They skip breakfast and lunch so that they can satisfy their taste buds in the night with a family dinner. Perfect health, however, cannot be achieved by a process of eating less and not eating . The idea is to nourish the body. You might achieve some weight loss but you will also lose out on your health. Therefore, whilst embarking upon any weight loss programme, remember that health is much more than just weight loss, at the same time achieving ideal body weight in a healthy way does provide a basis for achieving perfect health. Our weight is a balancing act, but the equation is simple: If you eat more calories than you burn, you gain weight. And if you eat fewer calories than you burn, you lose weight. All too often, we make weight loss much more difficult than it needs to be with extreme diets that leave us cranky and starving, unhealthy lifestyle choices that undermine our dieting efforts, and emotional eating habits that stop us before we get started. But there’s a better way! You can lose weight without feeling miserable. By making smart choices every day, you can develop new eating habits and preferences that will leave you feeling satisfied—and winning the battle of the bulge.

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UNSEEN PASSAGES

Choose the correct alternatives :

(1×10 = 10)

Q.1. We have become slave to modern food because of its (A)

taste

(B) nutritional value

(C)

presentation

(D) taste and presentation

Ans. Option (D) is correct. Q.2. Restaurants use more __________ in their food. (A)

flour and oil

(B) sugar and oil

(C)

refined flour, oil and sugar

(D) refined flour and sugar

Ans. Option (C) is correct. Q.3. Perfect health can be achieved by ___________. (A)

skipping breakfast

(B)

eating less

(C)

not eating

(D)

eating nutritious food in appropriate quantity

Ans. Option (D) is correct. Q.4. If you eat fewer calories than you burn, you ___________. (A)

gain weight

(B) lose weight

(C)

become fat

(D) do not lose weight

Ans. Option (B) is correct. Q.5. We can win the battle of the bulge by ___________. (A)

making smart food choices

(B) developing good eating habits

(C)

preferring nutritious food

(D) all of these

Ans. Option (D) is correct. Q.6. The vegetarian dishes in the restaurants (A)

are undercooked

(B) full of corn starch

(C)

are full of corn starch and fat

(D) none of these

Ans. Option (C) is correct. Q.7. Which of the following statements is false? (A)

If we eat more calories than we burn, we gain weight

(B)

Our unhealthy life style helps us lose weight.

(C)

We should develop good eating habits

(D)

Say 'yes' to nutritious food.

Ans. Option (B) is correct. Q.8. The passage tells us ____________. (A)

how to eat food

(B) how to enjoy food

(C)

the way to remain healthy

(D) the way to starve

Ans. Option (C) is correct. Q.9. What is meant by ‘nourish’ ? (Para 2) (A)

feed

(B) grow

(C)

improve

(D) love

Ans. Option (A) is correct. Q.10. What is meant by ‘undermine’ ? (Para 5) (A)

better

(B) weaken

(C)

underestimate

(D) improve

Ans. Option (B) is correct.

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Oswaal CBSE MCQs Question Bank Chapterwise Term I, ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE , Class – IX

Q.11. Find the word opposite in meaning to ‘happy’. (Para 5) (A)

unhealthy

(B) satisfied

(C)

miserable

(D) cranky

Ans. Option (C) is correct. Q.12. Find the word opposite in meaning to ‘neither’. (Para 1) (A)

variety

(B) starch

(C)

gravies

(D) either

Ans. Option (D) is correct. III.

Read the passage given below and answer ANY TEN of the questions that follow :

(10×1 = 10)

1. During my growing years, my siblings and I were taught — both at home and school – to worship the photos and idols of the deities of our respective religions. When we grew a little older, we were introduced to scriptures like the Bhagwad Gita, the Bible, and the Quran, we were told that there are lot of life lessons to be learnt from these holy books. We were then introduced to mythological stories, through which we learnt about ethics and morality. I also learnt to be respectful towards my parents who made my life comfortable with their love and sacrifice, and my teachers who guided me to become a good student and responsible citizen. 2. Much later in life, I realised that though we learn much from our respective scriptures, there is a lot to learn from our surroundings. This realisation dawned upon me when I learnt to enquire and explore. Everything around us — the sun, the moon, the stars, rain, rivers, stones, rocks, birds, plants and animals – teach us many valuable life lessons. 3. No wonder that besides the scriptures, in many cultures, nature is also worshipped. The message that is transmitted is that of maintaining environment and ecological balance. People are taught to live in harmony with nature and, recognise that divinity is there every-where. 4. Nature is a great teacher. A river never stops flowing. If it finds an obstruction in the form of a heavy rock, the river water fights to remove it from its path or finds an alternative path to move ahead. This teaches us not only to be nurturing but also to be progressive in life; keeping the fighting spirit alive. 5. We learn a lot in nature’s lap but are unwilling to comprehend it. Rather than being considerate to our surroundings and environment, we are being senselessly insensitive. Overcome with greed, we are destroying nature, the extent of which is so profound that we are frequently facing natural disasters like droughts, floods and landslides. We refuse to accept that nature is angry with us. We forget that if the dam of patience bursts, the result is destruction. 6. However, it is never too late to learn, if we imbibe the life-giving and nurturing aspects of Mother Nature, the quality of our life will improve dramatically. Choose the correct alternatives :

(1×10 = 10)

Q.1. What do mythological stories teach us ? (A)

To become good citizens

(B) To be respectful towards parents

(C)

Both (A) & (B)

(D) none of these

Ans. Option (C) is correct. Q.2. The rivers teach us to ___________. (A)

maintain ecological balance

(B) be progressive in life

(C)

accept everything in life

(D) maintain environmental balance

Ans. Option (B) is correct. Q.3. Frequent natural disasters occur due to ___________. (A)

human greed

(B) landslides

(C)

ecological balance

(D) nurturing aspect of nature

Ans. Option (A) is correct. Q.4. We learn life-lessons from ___________. (A)

mythological stories

(B) nature

(C)

surroundings

(D) all of these

Ans. Option (D) is correct.

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UNSEEN PASSAGES

Q.5. According to the passage, nature is a great ___________. (A)

student

(B) healer

(C)

teacher

(D) parent

Ans. Option (C) is correct. Q.6. The bursting of the dam of patience results in ___________. (A)

construction

(B) destruction

(C)

happiness

(D) excitement

Ans. Option (B) is correct. Q.7. Nature has started showing its __________ in the form of landslides, floods, droughts etc. (A)

joy

(B) anger

(C)

elation

(D) recognition

Ans. Option (B) is correct. Q.8. We should imbibe __________ aspects of Mother Nature. (A)

devastating

(B) life giving

(C)

destroying

(D) comprehending

Ans. Option (B) is correct. Q.9. Find a word in Para 1 which means the same as ‘Gods’. (A)

worship

(B) ethics

(C)

deities

(D) scriptures

Ans. Option (C) is correct. Q.10. Which word in Para 2 means the same as ‘examine’? (A)

enquire

(B) learn

(C)

explore

(D) lessons

Ans. Option (A) is correct. Q.11. Find a word in Para 3 which is the antonym of ‘received’. (A)

transmitted

(B) maintaining

(C)

balance

(D) divinity

Ans. Option (A) is correct. Q.12. Find a word in Para 6 which means the same as ‘assimilate’. (A)

dramatically

(B) quality

(C)

nurturing

(D) imbibe

Ans. Option (D) is correct. IV.

Read the passage given below and answer ANY TEN of the questions that follow :

(10×1 = 10)

‘Su’ means number and ‘Duko’ means single. The game of Sudoku has many similarities with the game of life. Sudoku is a puzzle game designed for a single player, much like a crossword puzzle. The puzzle itself is nothing more than a grid of little boxes called ‘cells’. They are stacked nine high and nine wide, making 81 cells in total. The roots of the Sudoku puzzle are in Switzerland. Leonhard Euler created ‘carré latin’ in the 18th century which is similar to a Sudoku puzzle. The first real Sudoku was published in 1979 and was invented by Howard Garns, an American architect. The real world wide popularity started in Japan in 1986 where it was published and given the name Sudoku by Nikoli. In life, too, you start with a given set of notions and then work from there on. In Sudoku, you need to follow a set of rules to build up the grid, filling each row, column and box with numbers ranging from one to nine, so much like in life where you have to go on your way without hurting anyone else. Respect every number (person), and things would be fine. While playing, you never think of the end (the result); you just keep working on the numbers and the final result (fruits of action) comes on its own. Extremely difficult puzzles may take hours. Similarly, to achieve the desired results in life, may also take years. The game of Sudoku and the game of life are best played in calm but in a focused state.