NCERT solutions for इंग्लिश कावेरी कक्षा ९ chapter 5 - The World of Limitless Possibilities [Latest edition]

This is a picture of Sheetal Devi, a para-archer who was honoured with the Arjuna Award in January 2024.

1. Look at the picture carefully and share your observations with your classmates and teacher.
2. Does this personality inspire you? Explain how.
3. Give a caption for this picture.

Complete the table given below about Paralympics. Share your responses with your classmates and teacher.

Fill in the fact table given below based on the interview with Dr. Deepa Malik. Discuss your answers with your classmates and teacher.

Choose whether the given statements display: fact-opinion or cause-effect.

1. In the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games, I secured the silver medal in the shot-put event.
2. I feel it was a moment of personal victory and a step forward in changing perceptions.

Choose whether the given statements display: fact-opinion or cause-effect.

1. I was diagnosed with a tumour in my spine.
2. I had a surgery and was told that I would be bound to a wheelchair for the rest of my life.

Work in pairs to identify which of these pairs of sentences show:

1. cause-effect
2. fact-opinion

Write 1 or 2 in the boxes given.

1. Dr. Deepa Malik was a member of the Working Group for the Formulation of Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012–17).
   It is believed that she contributed greatly to create better sports policies for the persons with disabilities. - ______
2. Paralympics showcases incredible talent and determination of para-athletes.
   The global perception on disabilities shifts, inspiring para-athletes to pursue their dreams. - ______

Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow.

(i) Give a reason for the following statement.

The speaker’s decision to transform her life can be likened to the concept of a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly.

(ii) Why could the speaker switch to para-athletics quite comfortably?

(iii) Complete the sentence with an appropriate reason.

The speaker calls 2016 Rio Paralympic Games as a ‘breakthrough moment’ because ______.

(iv) Select the correct option to complete the sentence.

The phrase ‘in hindsight’ indicates the speaker is ______.

1. curious
2. reflective
3. determined
4. courageous

(v) The speaker uses the phrase ‘changing perceptions’. List one likely perception the speaker might have changed.

Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow.

(i) Choose the option that lists the words to describe the tone of the speaker.

1. appreciative
2. moralistic
3. sentimental
4. optimistic
5. defensive
   1. A and D
   2. B, D, and E
   3. B and C
   4. A, C, and E

(ii) Complete the analogy given below with a word from the extract.

ability : potential : : preconceived notions : ______

(iii) State whether the following sentence is true or false.

Paralympics is a platform that not only showcases the remarkable abilities of para-athletes but also questions stereotypes.

(iv) What does ‘helped me push boundaries’ tell us about the speaker?

(v) Which phrase from the extract suggests that the speaker was able to transform her life?

Explain how Dr. Malik’s achievements challenge societal perceptions.

What can be the long-term impact of involving youth in schools and colleges in advocacy with respect to disability?

Rationalise the appropriateness of the title of this text with reference to Dr. Deepa Malik’s attitude and achievements.

“Every setback is an opportunity to prove your strength”. How might this be a life lesson for every individual, and not just sportspersons?

Examine how Dr. Deepa Malik’s recognition as one of the 10 most inspirational para-athletes globally contributes to the larger discourse on gender equality in sports.

How might Dr. Deepa Malik’s thought, ‘ability beyond disability’, serve as a guideline for success for all future para-athletes?

What have you learnt from this interview, and how can you implement these learnings in your life?

Work in pairs. Match the given phrases in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2. Use the phrases in sentences of your own.

A common word used in athletics is ‘sprinting’ which relates to movement. Read the words related to movement given in the box below.

Arrange them on the word cline in increasing order of pace from the slowest to the fastest. Some examples have been done for you.

Match the highlighted verbs in Column 1 with their functions in Column 2. There are two extra functions that you do not need.

The verbs in bold are called modal auxiliaries. Each of these modal verbs can perform various functions based on the situation in which they are used.

Read the table which shows other functions of the modal auxiliaries.

Now, make sentences with the modal verbs given in the table above with each function of the modal verbs. Mention the function in brackets.

Read the following sentences.

1. The sentences given above are in ______.
   (Direct Speech/Reported Speech)
2.  The sentences given above are ______ sentences.
   (declarative/interrogative/exclamatory/imperative)

Work in pairs. Observe the changes from Column 1 to Column 2. Note these changes in Column 3. One example has been done for you.

Read the conversation given below.

Change the conversation given above to reported speech.

Siya said that she 1. ______. Tarun replied that he hadn’t known that Paralympics had equestrian events. Siya added that 2.______. Tarun remarked that it was wonderful and that para equestrians must be training for months for that. Siya replied that 3. ______. Tarun said that 4. ______.

You will listen to an announcement for special assembly in school. As you listen, fill in the blanks with one or two exact words.

1. The venue for the special assembly is the ______.
2. A presentation on inclusion will be made by the ______.
3. The dance performance will focus on the themes of ______ and ______.
4. A ______ will be conducted by experts who support inclusion.
5. The celebration will end with a ______ to encourage team work.

Interview the Sports Captain and the Sports Coach of your school.

Note that the interview of the Sports Captain is informal, and that of the Sports Coach is formal.

Work in pairs. One of you can be the interviewer and the other the interviewee in the informal interview. Interchange your role for the formal one.

Read the details about a notice in the table given below.

The Sports Club of your school is organising an Inter-school Athletic Meet. As the Sports Captain, draft a notice in not more than 50 words asking interested students to register themselves for selection in different events. Add all necessary details. Do not forget to design your notice within a box.

Did you know?

Work in groups of four. Choose any one of the topics given below and make a presentation.

• Two lesser-known Paralympic sports (examples: para equestrian, para rowing, etc.)
• Two Paralympians from India