JAFFNA HINDU COLLEGE

First Term Exam - 2023

Grade :- 9 English Language Time : 3.00 Hours

Name / Index No : : : ................................................................................................................

Part 1
Test 1
Match the words with their meanings and write the correct number in the box. One is
done for you.
a) audience 1. sweets and chocolate
b) Fortunate 5 2. A product containing or made from milk
c) Confectionery 3. make or manufacture
d) dairy products 4. the assembled spectators or listeners
e) dessert 5. lucky
f) produce 6. sweet food eaten at the end of a meal
( 5 marks)

Test 2
Fill in the blanks using the following prepositions. One is done for you.
( under into on for with at )
It was a great day. My family and I decided to go ………… a family outing …at…….. the
beach. We put all the belongings ……………. the car and headed off. when we reached the
beach, we unpacked our bags. Father and I built sandcastles ……………… a spade and bucket.
We played until we got very tired. My sister wanted to go for a swim. She put ………. her
goggles and dived into the sea. We rested ……………….. a shady tree and enjoyed listening to
music. We had a wonderful time at the beach.
(5 marks)
Test 3
Rewrite the sentences inserting commas where necessary.
1.John who is coming from London will join us dinner tonight.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. If I get a new job I will be happy.
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3.You are going to study these rules aren’t you?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
4.My friend invited me to the party but I don’t want to go.
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5.Vimal a student of Jaffna Hindu College speaks French.
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( 10 marks)

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Test 4
Fill in the blanks using the words given in the box.

Packet group flock swarm herd

During the last vacation we went on a trip to Wilpaththu National park. It was an unforgettable
journey. A ………………..of boys joined us at the entrance. At the very beginning of the tour
we saw a ……………………of birds flying over us. Also we saw a …………………..of
buffaloes roaming in the forest. During the tour father gave us a ……………………….of
biscuits to refresh us. The tour guide warned us to be silent saying that they once caught into a
………………….of bees and some people got stung and admitted to hospital.
( 5 marks)
Test 5
Fill in the blanks using the conjunctions “ neither….nor” or “either…...or”. one is done
for you.
1. You can find me either at home or at the office if you need to talk to me.
2. I know ……………………your brother ……………your sister. Can you introduce me
to them?
3. Reena left her door key …………………at home……………..at the office. She can’t
remember where exactly.
4. I eat ……………………..pizza……………..hotdogs. I am on a diet these days.
5. She speaks ……………………….English………………..French. she knows only
German.
6. You may ……………………stay here……………..join me on the trip. It’s up to you.

( 10 marks)
Test 6
Study the picture and fill in the blanks using the given words.

(a) newspaper (b) Cartoon

(c) hanging (d) cleaning
(e) in front of (f) living room
(g) refrigerator (h) phone
(i) children (j) floor

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This is a picture of a (1)……………………... There is a man,woman,and two(2) …………….
in this picture. The man is reading the (3)…………………… while the woman is
(4)………………. the (5)……………….with vacuum cleaner. The girl who is sitting beside the
man is talking over the (6)…………………. There are two pictures (7)……………….. on the
wall. The boy sitting (8)………………….the man watching (9)………………..on television.
We can see a flower vase on the (10)…………………………
(10 marks)
Test 7
Complete the dialogue using the given utterances.
Shop assistant: can I help you?
Custumer : ……………………………………………………………………………………..
Shop assistant: ok,is there anything wrong with it?
Custumer:……………………………………………………………………………………...
Shop assistant:………………………………………………………………………………….
Customer: Unfortunately not. I lost it!
Shop assistant: In that case, I can’t give you a refund but I can offer you an exchange.
Customer:………………………………………………………………………………………
Shop assistant:…………………………………………………………………………………
Customer: thank you ( 5 marks )
a. An exchange is fine. I ‘ll have a look around and choose something else.
b. Ok, do you have the receipt?
c. I’d like to return this shirt please.
d. No, it’s fine but it doesn’t suit me.
e. Ok, take your time.

Test 8
There is a notice on the school notice board that the English Language and Drama Competition
for the divisional level is going to be held next week. Your friend who is going to participate in
it, is absent for two days. Write a note to your friend giving information.
Include: ask why he is absent, mention the competition, invite him to participate
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(5marks)

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Test 9
Read the poem and answer the questions.
Trees
Trees are the kindest things I know,
They do no harm, they simply grow
And spread a shade for sleepy cows,
And gather birds among the boughs.
They are the first when the day’s begun
To touch the beams of morning sun,
They are the last to hold the light
When evening changes into night.
And when the moon floats on the sky
They hum a drowsy lullaby
Of sleepy children long ago…..
Trees are the kindest things I know
Harry Behn

1. What is the title of the poem?

…………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Who wrote this poem?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
3. How do the trees show kindness to animals and birds?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Write two pairs of rhyming words
…………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Say whether the following statements are True or False
a. Trees are the first to welcome the sun. ( )
b. Birds sing lullaby. ( )

( 5marks)
Test 10
Read the passage and answer the questions
Once in a village, lived two friends Sona and Monu . One day they both had to go to another
village for some work. On their way, Sonu saw a beautiful sword hanging by a tree. He quickly
went ahead and grabbed it and shouted happily, “what a beautiful sward I have found.”

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At this his friend Monu interrupted him and said, “ we both are travelling together, so you should
say that we have got a beautiful sword.” Sonu replied, “oh no no ,I saw this sword and got it .
therefore, it is mine only.” Saying this he kept that sword beside him.
Monu didn’t say anything anymore and two started moving forward. When they were about to
reach another village, a bunch of people appeared in front of them. And suddenly one of those
people caught Sonu by neck saying, “I caught him, he is the murderer. He has sword used for
murder in our village. Listening to this, Sonu got scared and said to Monu, “My friend, we are
caught in trouble.” At this Monu replied, “No, not we. It’s only you who got in trouble.”
Just then people started to take Sonu to put him in jail. Monu felt bad for his friend and cleared
the misunderstanding caused because of that sword and got Sonu out of that trouble. Later Sonu
apologized to Monu for his selfish behavior and thanked him for helping in time of difficulty.

1. Where did two friends go for some work?

…………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Why did Sonu shout happily?
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. Who appeared in front of the friends?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
(3marks)
4. Say whether the following statement are “True” or “False”
a. Monu had selfish behavior ( )
b. Sonu kept the sword beside him ( )
c. “My friend ,we are caught in trouble” said Monu ( )
( 3marks)
5. Find similar words for the following from the passage
a. Frightened- ……………………..
b. Caught ……………………. (2marks)
6. Find opposite words for the following from the passage.
a. Ease ……………………..
b. Ugly …………………….. (2marks)

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Listening

Listen to the text and fill the grid

Occupation

Working place

born

(1)
Schools attended (2)

Appearance

height

Shoe size

Favorite food

( 8marks)

Test 11
Write on one of the following. Use about 150 words.
1.Healthy food leads to healthy life.
or
2.Abilities and talents help to achieve the goal
or
3.complete the following story
Last weekend, I decided to go to the supermarket with my mother………..

( 10 marks)

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