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

Prepare similar word chains using the following ideas.

waterbody - pool ____________.

Prepare similar word chains using the following ideas.

size - big _______________.

Prepare similar word chains using the following ideas.

size - small _______________.

Form groups of eight. The group leader prepares slips of paper for each of the seven points given below and distributes them among the others. The group sits in a circle, taking their seats according to the number on the slip they have. Then each one completes the sentence on his/her slip without sharing it with the others. The group leader collects the slips and reads all the sentences aloud as one continuous passage. Does the story make sense? The group then works on the story to make it more meaningful and interesting.

1. Once there was a ______________.
2. Who lived in a ______________.
3. He/She ate _________________.
4. She/He went _________________.
5. There she/he saw _________________.
6. She/He was _________________.
7. That is why _________________.

This game may be played again, changing the groups, to form new stories.

Why? : Form groups of five. Choose a familiar character from any one of the epics you know. One person from the group plays the role of that character. Others in the group frame questions related to that character’s life. The condition is that all the questions should begin with ‘Why ... ?’. They interview the character using these ‘Why-?’ questions. Practice and present the interview in the classroom.

How?: Follow the above procedure. Now all questions should begin with ‘How-?’

Prepare a short script for your interviews.

Read the passage and name the following.

He composed the Illiad and Odyssey.

Read the passage and name the following.

He persuaded Helen to elope with him.

Read the passage and name the following.

She was the wife of King Menelaus.

Read the passage and name the following.

He led the defense of Troy for nine years.

Read the passage and name the following.

He was killed by a poisoned arrow that entered his heel.

Correct the following sentence using facts from the passage.

Troy traded in cattle and grass, with other cities.

Correct the following sentence using facts from the passage.

During the war, Trojans jumped over the fort gates to fight the enemy.

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Helen eloped with Menelaus.

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Troy was attacked because it was a strong, rich city

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The Greek armies and heroes always defeated the Trojans.

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Both the enemies were eager to continue fighting.

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The great heroes avoided one another.

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Achilles was killed by an arrow that pierced his heart.