SSC (English Medium) 9th Standard - Maharashtra State Board Question Bank Solutions for English

The following word can be used as nouns as well as verbs. Make two sentences of your own, using them as a noun in one and a verb in another.

attack:

1. Noun - __________________.
2. Verb - __________________.

The following word can be used as nouns as well as verbs. Make two sentences of your own, using them as a noun in one and a verb in another.

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Given in a mixed order below are some good human attributes of the family. Pick out from the box and write it against the line that reflects it.

The father told Fritz, the gourds would make excellent bowls and spoons and they cut them into various utensils ______________________.

Given in a mixed order below are some good human attributes of the family. Pick out from the box and write it against the line that reflects it.

After some days, Elizabeth informed that she wanted the family to move to a safer place.

Given in a mixed order below are some good human attributes of the family. Pick out from the box and write it against the line that reflects it.

Thinking ahead of winter, the father decided to create a place safe from the elements.

Given in a mixed order below are some good human attributes of the family. Pick out from the box and write it against the line that reflects it.

Father taught the boys geometry and how to use triangles to measure big objects.

Given in a mixed order below are some good human attributes of the family. Pick out from the box and write it against the line that reflects it.

He believed, his daughter was still alive, after three years.

Given in a mixed order below are some good human attributes of the family. Pick out from the box and write it against the line that reflects it.

Ten years had passed and the young boys grew to be young men and their parents were proud of them.

Given in a mixed order below are some good human attributes of the family. Pick out from the box and write it against the line that reflects it.

Fritz felt that someone needed his help and he was determined to find the sender.

Write in your own words, how the Robinson family made each of their homes.

Choose any novel/book that you enjoyed. Prepare a synopsis of the novel. It should include the major events and the links between them as described in the novel. You may prepare a chapter-wise outline first and then put the outlines together to write a brief synopsis.

Write two lines from this poem which you find most humorous. Justify your choice.

Words that have the same spelling, but differ in meaning when used in different contexts are called homographs. For example,

1. A temple fair attracts a lot of crowds.
   Her performance in the test was fair.
2. A rose is the king of flowers.
   The sun rose with a golden glow.

Think of 5 homographs and list them below. Then write 2 sentences of your own, to bring out the difference in meanings.

When words with the same spelling or pronunciation are used in such a way that they convey more than one meaning, the figure of speech involved is called a pun.
A pun is a play upon words. For example,

1. Hello! How’s life?
2. Hell, O! It’s a strife.

Find other examples of pun with the help of your parents/teacher.

1. _________________
2. _________________
3. _________________
4. _________________

In poetry, when a question is asked, not to get an answer, but to emphasise a point of fact, it is an example of Interrogation.

For example : 

• When can their glory fade?
• Isn’t it time for the autumn’s glow?

From a popular book of poems/the internet, write down 3-4 examples of Interrogation used in poetry.

1. ___________________
2. ___________________
3. ___________________
4. ___________________

From each line in the poem, pick out the word that is a homograph. Write its meaning in the context of the phrase used in the poem. Then write the other meaning implied in the question.

Find from the poem, three examples of Interrogation :

1. ___________________
2. ___________________
3. ___________________

Find from the poem, three examples of Pun :

1. ___________________
2. ___________________
3. ___________________

Find from the poem, three examples of Personification :

1. ___________________
2. ___________________
3. ___________________

Find from the poem, three examples of Alliteration :

1. ___________________
2. ___________________
3. ___________________