Federal Board Class IX English SSC-I 2010
Federal Board Class IX English
SECTION “A”
NOTE: Section A is compulsory. All parts of this section are to be answered on the question paper itself. It should be completed in the first 20 minutes and handed over to the Center Superintendent. Deleting / Overwriting is not allowed. Do not use lead pencil.
Q.1. Circle the correct option i.e. A/B/C/D. Each part carries one mark. (15)
i. Road accidents are mostly caused by ________.
- Traffic police
- Animals
- People
- Speed Breakers
ii. Who is the poet of poem “Truth – the Best”?
- William Wordsworth
- Leigh Hunt
- Thomas Millar
- Elizabeth Turner
iii. “This was a glorious achievement”. What is the meaning of the underlined word?
- Famous
- Splendid
- Smooth
- Justice
iv. “He is famous for his justice”. What is the underlined word in grammar?
- An adjective
- Noun
- A verb
- An Adverb
v. In the poem “Truth – the Best” when Rebecca broke a china basin, what was the reaction of her mother?
- She became angry
- She praised her
- She punished her
- She forgave her
vi. “It had been raining for five hours”. What tense is it?
- Past Perfect
- Past Perfect Continuous
- Present Perfect Continuous
- Present Perfect
vii. Which of the following sentences is CORRECT?
- He was married with Rehana
- He was married to Rehana
- He was married from Rehana
- He was married by Rehana
viii. The prisoners of the battle of Badr were asked to ________.
- Do business
- Construct buildings
- Teach the children of the Muslims
- None of these
ix. What are the essential features of human activity?
- Exercises
- Speech
- Sports
- Plays
x. Who was blamed for the negligence of “Fatima Park” by the women?
- District Nazim
- Deputy Commissioner
- RDA
- Municipal Authorities
xi. What day does the Christian calender (Gregorian calendar) start on?
- 1st January
- 1st December
- 1st April
- 1st June
xii. What profession does an editor belong to?
- Agriculture
- Journalism
- Films
- Medical
xiii. If it is necessary to brand an animals, where on its body should it be branded?
- Legs
- Ears
- Neck
- Back
xiv. Which of the following words is NOT synonym to the word ERADICATE?
- Remove
- Flourish
- Destroy
- Uproot
xv. Choose the correct spelling.
- Environment
- Envirement
- Invironment
- Enviorment
SECTION “B”
NOTE: Answer any ELEVEN parts from Section “B” and any TWO questions from SECTION “C” on the separately provided answer book. Use supplementary answer sheet i.e. Sheet B if required. Write your answers neatly and legibly.
Q.2. Attempt any SIX of the following parts in about 30 to 40 words each. Each part carries 3 marks. (18)
i. What was the behaviour of the Arab with women before the advent of Islam?
ii. What are the characteristics of a good rule? (Refer to the lesson “The Chinese Wisdom”).
iii. Describe the difference between rural and urban life.
iv. How can a driver avoid road accidents?
v. What title was given to Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed (RA) by Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) and why?
vi. What is the importance of rain for our life?
vii. How can you save nature in its original form?
viii. What is the importance of extra-curricular activities in our lives?
Q.3. (a) Paraphrase any one of the following stanzas (03)
i. Yet, of the dark I have no fear,
But feel as safe as when it’s light;
For I know God is with me there,
And He will guard me through the night
ii. For oft when on my couch I lie,
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye,
Which is the bliss of solitude;
Q.3. (b) Read the following stanza carefully and answer the questions given at the end: (06)
And with a look made of all sweet accord,
Answer’d, ‘The names of those who love the Lord’.
‘And is mine one? said Abou. ‘Nay, not so’,
Replied the angel.
Questions
i. What is the significance of the stanza?
ii. What did Abou ask the angel?
iii. Which poem have these lines been taken from?
Q.4. Change the voice of any four of the following sentences: (04)
i. The farmer kills a snake
ii. Did you visit the zoo?
iii. Open the door
iv. The thief is being caught by the police.
v. She has not beaten the dog.
vi. Will the officer warn the peon?
vii. Who was knocking at the door?
Q.5. Use any FOUR of the following phrasal verbs in sentences. (04)
Break into
Come off
Give up
Do without
Make up
Look after
Take for
Q.6. Punctuate and capitalize the following para / line(s)? (04)
suddenly a voice came from the dining table one fine day today we shall take hamid to the liberty market.
SECTION “C”
Q.7. Write a letter to your friend condoling the death of his father. (08)
OR
Write a letter to your sister thanking her for a gift.
Q.8. Write a paragraph of about 50 to 70 words on “The Role of Games in Our Life” with the help of the following word bank. (08)
necessary
part
improve
health
complete
discipline
sound-body
sound-mind
self control
teenagers
Q.9. Translate any FIVE of the following sentences into English
کیا وہ ایک گھنٹے سے دروازے پر دستک دے رہا ہے؟
وہ کبھی چھوٹ نہیں بولے گا
وہ مسکرارہی ہے
خدا ان کی مدد کرتا ہے جو اپنی مدد آپ کرتے ہیں۔
آپ نے میری تجویز منظور نہ کی۔
وہ اچھی کتابیں پڑھتا ہے۔
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