SSC (English Medium) इयत्ता ९ वी - Maharashtra State Board Question Bank Solutions for English

Say whether you agree or disagree.

The children showed disinterest even in the bachelor’s story-telling, throughout.

Bertha was very good but very proud too.

Say whether you agree or disagree.

The prince had rare, uncommon likes and dislikes.

Say whether you agree or disagree.

The wolf could not trace Bertha because she was behind a myrtle bush.

Say whether you agree or disagree.

The bachelor had narrated an improper story to the children.

Read: ‘The Open Window’ by H. H. Munro (Saki).

How will you react in the following situation?

Your Science teacher tells you plants exposed to the sunlight grow faster than those always in the shade.

How will you react in the following situation?

Your aunt tells you not to go for a job interview because it’s a no moon day, that very same day.

How will you react in the following situation?

Your friend argues with you that Mount Everest is not the tallest peak in the world.

How will you react in the following situation?

A stranger at your door claims to be a magician and promises your mother to turn all her silver jewellery into gold.

What do you notice about the following pairs of words?

• act naturally
• liquid gas
• open secret
• sound of silence
• sweet sorrow
• original copy
• only choice
• growing smaller

List the various ways of avoiding the errors mentioned in the passage.

Now try to add a contradictory word to the following:

1. What a ______ mess you’ve got us into!
2. It’s a ______ imitation of a diamond necklace.
3. My trip to Matheran was a ______ holiday.
4. With such heavy makeup, she looks ______ ugly.
5. A ______ crowd gathered to see the magic show.

Note: Contrasting words that go together are examples of the language device called Oxymoron.

Fill in the blank choosing the appropriate word/idiom from the lesson.

The ______ solved the mysterious crime.

Fill in the blank choosing the appropriate word/idiom from the lesson.

In the examination, I did not know the answer, so I ______.

Fill in the blank choosing the appropriate word/idiom from the lesson.

He was dizzy and he ______ the room.

Fill in the blank choosing the appropriate word/idiom from the lesson.

While arguing with his elders he had ______.

Fill in the blank choosing the appropriate word/idiom from the lesson.

The sight of a snake ______.

Fill in the blank choosing the appropriate word/idiom from the lesson.

As soon as I ______ of my home, I greet my family.

Using the following points frame a character sketch of the narrator. Support each character trait with instances from the lesson.

1. Diffident and timid
2. Unusual behavior
3. Ignorant about banking
4. Nervous and careless
5. Economical.