PSA - CLASS - IX - FORMAT

Target No. Per Test Form Test Context Domain/ Item Type Qualitative * * Stand Alone MCQ Passage Based MCQ 6 6 2 6 12 No. of Items No. of Passages Total No. of Items

SUB TOTAL
Quantitative * * Stand Alone MCQ Passage Based MCQ 10 4 2

18

10 8

SUB TOTAL
Language Conventions * * * Grammar & Usage MCQ Vocabulary in Context MCQ Passage Completion MCQ 8 8 8

18

8 8 8

SUB TOTAL

24

TOTAL

60

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LANGUAGE CONVENTIONS
II - Contextual Vocabulary-MCQ
Direction : Choose the correct alternatives which explains the idiom/ phrase written in bold italics 1 (a) (b) (c ) (d) 2 (a) (b) (c ) (d) 3 (a) (b) (c ) (d) 4 (a) (b) (c ) (d) 5 (a) (b) (c ) (d) 6 (a) (b) (c ) (d) Kezia used to get cold feet when she thought of her father. get angry get scared used to cry felt like crying Maria was on top of the world when she won the Wimbeldon. felt very happy felt very nervous felt satisfied felt excited The cakes that the woman baked were out of this world horrible not tasty excellent alien Mahender broke into cold sweat when he heard Iswaran`s stories. got frozen was cold was angry got scared St. Peter nearly passed out due to hunger. fainted went away expired died Please wash the dishes right away. tomorrow today some immediately

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7 (a) (b) (c ) (d) 8 (a) (b) (c ) (d) 9 (a) (b) (c ) (d) 10 (a) (b) (c ) (d) 11 (a) (b) (c ) (d) 12 (a) (b) (c ) (d) 13 (a) (b) (c ) (d) Einstein's Theory of Relativity showed time and distance in a new light. new facts were discovered new light was discovered facts were given theories were discussed Toto was not on good terms with other animals. friendly not friendly naughty good relations News of Sachin`s century spread like wildfire. slowly fast here and there yesterday Einstein asked President Roosvelt to look into the matter. to investigate to search to observe to peep It was raining cats and dogs causing a traffic jam. softly heavily animals gently The Geography lesson went over Margie`s head. understand did not understand forgot did not forget Tom loved to pull Margie`s leg. laugh irritate make away tease

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14 (a) (b) (c ) (d) 15 (a) (b) (c ) (d) 16 (a) (b) (c ) (d) 17 (a) (b) (c ) (d)

Mother and children have a strong bond of love. affection relation family hate Hari turned into a new leaf when Anil did not hand him over to police. an intelligent boy a changed boy a new thief a big thief The swallow kept his word to the Prince. faith promise belief trust Parents pay through their nose to get their children into good schools. pay less money pay without difficulty pay easily pay with great difficulty

18 (a) (b) (c ) (d) 19 (a) (b) (c ) (d) 20 (a) (b) (c ) (d)

Iswaran loved to blow his own trumpet by telling stories of how he knocked down an elephant. to praise himself tp praise others to talk about others to play a trumpet It is no use crying over spilt milk when we fail In exams. to be happy to regret to get irritated to get angry The Principal asked the students to give their request in black and white. written in black ink painted in black color in written form in speech

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21 (a) (b) (c ) (d) 22 (a) (b) (c ) (d) 23 (a) (b) (c ) (d) After winning the World Cup the cricket team was on cloud nine. to be very happy to be very close to be in trouble to be angry The poor boy longed for oranges. wanted felt asked searched The boy acted in a humane way when taking care of the lost dog. hurtful caring mean bad I asked if I could go to Hailey's party,and Mom said she would give it some consideration before she gave me an answer. paint thought flame mistake I ate a portion of everything on my plate when I ate a small piece of meat, a small piece of bread, and a small piece of chocolate pie. whole piece spoiled complete

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26 (a) (b) (c ) (d) 27 (a) (b) (c ) (d)

Though Sita's test was partially done,she received a low grade because it was not complete . badly finally incomplete completely The soft,pliable wood was easy to bend. bendable rough solid hard

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28 (a) (b) (c ) (d) 29 (a) (b) (c ) (d) 30 (a) (b) (c ) (d) 31 (a) (b) (c ) (d) 32 (a) (b) (c ) (d) 33 (a) (b) (c ) (d) 34 (a) (b) (c ) (d) Sonia has a gregarious personality as she loves to party and make friends. shy outgoing bashful timid Some think that rules are unimportant,but they are vital when playing a game. useful important terrible exciting Cows are domestic animals. mad mean calm tame We use candles,flashlights and lamps to illuminate rooms. darken light up lighten weaken These handicrafts are easily broken . Please handle with care. fragile delicate useless flexible They are unwilling to cooperate with us in this project. eager reluctant forced ready They had to abandon their ship when it began to sink. leave anchor repair tie

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35 (a) (b) (c ) (d) 36 (a) (b) (c ) (d) 37 (a) (b) (c ) (d) 38 (a) (b) (c ) (d) 39 (a) (b) (c ) (d) 40 (a) (b) (c ) (d) The accident happened because the driver drove recklessly. cautiously carefully hurriedly carelessly The prosecutor has enough evidence to prove his innocence. witness statement show proof Football is a favourite game among school boys. popular famous friendly likeable He has some rare coins in his collection special useful inexpensive uncommon It was indeed a severe test of endurance for the sailors. problem torture ordeal test The party found out that they did not have ample time to go there. enough any some much

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Answer Key Language Conventions - II (Contextual Vocabulary-MCQ )

1 (b) 2 (a) 3 (c ) 4 (d) 5 (a) 6 (d) 7 (a) 8 (b) 9 (b) 10 (a) 11 (b) 12 (b) 13 (d) 14 (a) 15 (b) 16 (b) 17 (d) 18 (a) 19 (b) get scared felt very happy excellent got scared fainted immediately new facts were discovered not friendly fast to investigate heavily did not understand tease affection a changed boy promise pay with great difficulty to praise himself to regret

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86 20 (c ) 21 (a) 22 (a) 23 (b) 24 (b) 25 (b) 26 (c ) 27 (a) 28 (b) 29 (b) 30 (d) 31 (b) 32 (a) 33 (b) 34 (a) 35 (d) 36 (d) 37 (a) 38 (d) 39 (c ) 40 (a) in written form to be very happy wanted caring thought piece incomplete bendable outgoing important tame light up fragile reluctant leave carelessly proof popular uncommon ordeal enough

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