Words and Expressions 1: Unit-3 Class ix Solution

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1. Answer: (b) She didn’t want to read with her father.

2. Answer: (d) he was sad.

3. Answer: © to try and see from the other person’s point of views

4. Answer: (d) Atticus agreed to allow only the teacher to teach her.

5. Answer: disorientation

6. Answer: he respected the wishes of the teacher yet didn’t want to disappoint his daughter.

7. Answer: augment/ emphasize.

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1. (a) Answer: watched

   (b) Answer: watch

   ©
Answer: view

   (d) Answer: observe/watch

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   (e) Answer: watched

  (F) Answer: catch, glimpse

2. Use appropriate words from the synonyms given below in the following sentences:

(a) peeped

(b) glancing

(c) observed

(d) gaze

(e) saw

(f) look at

(g) stared

3. Now consult a dictionary and find out the meaning:

(a) Answer: for the time being

(b) Answer: small

©  Answer: Not much

(d) no doubt

Grammar:

1.  Read the following passage and underline the reporting verbs:

(i)                         Agreed

(ii)                      Reminded, insisted

(iii)                   Decided, recommended

(iv)                   Explained, wished, reminded

2. Read the following sentences and choose the correct reporting verb from the options given against each sentence.

(i)                         A) advised

(ii)                      B) advised

(iii)                   A) offered

(iv)                   B) accused

(v)                      B) apologized

(vi)                   C) confirmed

(vii)                A) refused

(viii)             C) suggested

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2. Rearrange each set of words to make sentences. Use appropriate punctuation marks.

(a) George Abraham, a resident of Noida near Delhi, is visually impaired.

(b) It provides confidence and competitive spirit and infuses discipline among the participants.

© It has helped the brain behind the disabled to dream the World Cup Cricket.

(d) It was a chance visit to the blind school in Delhi that changed his life.

 

Words and Expressions 1: Unit 2 NCERT Solution to class ix Page -21 to 34

   

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     1.   What kind of music is Ravi Shankar famous for?
Answer: (b) Classical.

    2.   Which country was Justin Beiber born in?

Answer: (c) Canada.

3.   How many strings does a guitar have?

Answer: (a) 6

4.   What is a group of three musicians called?

Answer: (a) a trio

5.   What is the next note after sa-re-ga-ma?

Answer: (c) pa

6.   What is the next note after do-re-mi?

Answer: (b) fa

Reading and comprehension Text 1-Page 22

Complete the following statements by selecting the most appropriate options given below:

1.  (b) soothing music

2.  (b) Endorphins

3.  (a) concentration

4.  (a) rejuvenate

5.  List the benefits of music mentioned in the passage:

Endorphins, painkillers of the brain.

Normalize, fatigue, boredom, blood pressure, heartbeat

Divert attention from anxieties

Improves concentration boosting memory

Creates positive energy to do things eagerly.

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Read the following statements and write true or false.

(a)          False

(b)         True

(c)           False

(d)         False

(e)          True

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6.  Which word in the following is similar in the meaning to ‘skillful’ (para 1)?

Answer: © talented

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(a)          is

(b)         valley

(c)           Stop

(d)         melodious

(e)          traveler

(F)    the Hebrides

(g)          breaks

(h)         understand

(i)             bottles sorrow

(j)             meaning

(k)          hear

Vocabulary:

Text 1

Relieves – to be free from anxiety, fear, pain, etc.
endorphins – substances produced by the brain that have painkilling and tranquilizing effects on the body.

Exhaustion – tiredness

Rejuvenate – to restore to a former state; make fresh or new again

Text 2

Prodigy – a person especially a child or young person, having extraordinary talent or ability

Persistent – constantly repeated

Virtuoso – a person who excels in musical technique or execution

Deterioration – to make or become worse or inferior in character, quality, value, etc.

Sawed – to cut or divide

Obstacle – something that obstructs or hinders progress

Text 3

Behold – look, see

Yon – that

Lass – girl

Melancholy – causing sadness

Vale – valley

Strain – melody

Weary – tired

Plaintive – expressing sorrow

Mounted – climbed

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A. Find the names of the musical instruments in the grid. They can be found in different directions: up-down, down-up, left-right, right-left, and diagonally.

Name the musical instruments:

Piano, sitar, Xylophone, Sarod, Veena, drum, Flute, Harmonium, Table, Pungi

B. Use the pictures as clues. Write the appropriate name of the instrument in each blank given below. One has been done as an example.

(a)          Evelyn Glennie is a Xylophone player.

(b)         Zakir Hussain playa the Tabla.

(c)           Hariprasad chaurasia plays the Flute.

(d)         V. Doraaiswamy Iyenger plays the Veena.

(e)          Bismillah Khan plays the Shehnai/Pungi.

Grammar:

A.  Now fill in the blanks with appropriate comparative adjectives:

(a)          Louder

(b)         The highest

(c)           Colder

(d)         Most reliable

(e)          More serious

(f)            Better

(g)          More peaceful

(h)         The most important

B. Fill in the blanks with appropriate degree ‘most’/ ‘est’:

(a)          The most crowded

(b)         The coldest

(c)           The most interesting

(d)         The cheapest

(e)          The oldest

(f)            The most melodious.

 

2. In the same lesson, the use of ‘to-verb’ has been explained. Let’s do some more activities on this. Join the two sets of sentences given below, and make one sentence. The first one is done for you.

1. ‘May I help you?

     ‘Okay

    He offered to help her.

2. Answer – to go.

3. Answer - to eat as she didn’t have an appetite.

4. Answer – to post the letter.

5. Answer – to participate.

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According to you, which FOUR of the following statements are true?

(a)          Answer:  True

(b)         Answer: True

(c)           Answer: True

(d)         Answer: True

(e)          Answer: False

(f)            Answer: False

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Words and Expressions 1 Page- 9,10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 NCERT Solution Class IX

 Grammar: Answers

1. Fill in the blanks with 'if' or 'unless'

(a) - unless

(b) - if

(c) - if

(d) - unless

(e) - if

(f) - unless

2. Join the following sentences using 'unless' or 'if ... not'. The sentences may require minor changes.

(a) Answer: I would never keep a large dog unless I have time to exercise it properly.

(b) If Sita had not fallen ill she would have been first in the class.

(c) You must not dive unless you have been properly trained.

(d)Medical evidence suggests that people would enjoy better health if they did not consume refined sugar.

(e) I might have got the job if I hadn't been late for the interview.

(f) If you do not stop smoking you will fall seriously ill.

(g) If you do not come now I am going to leave without you.

3. Put the adverbs given at the end of the sentence at the appropriate place within the sentence.

(a) Mr. Sharma died suddenly as the family was getting ready to go for the wedding.

(b) My grandfather arrived early to avoid the traffic rush.

(c) The man thanked me profusely before he drove off.

(d) The children clapped admiringly at the little girl's extraordinary performance.

(e) The dog bit me hard when I was coming home from school.

(f) Fortunately the police had several photographs of the suspect.

Editing:

1. Answer: Do it yourself.

2. Rearrange each set of words to form meaningful sentences. Use appropriate punctuation marks.

(a) Every proverb is a wise saying.

(b) You can see me from there.

(c) They were happy to meet the visitor.

(d) Do not be impatient.

Listening:

1. Answer: Morrie is a college professor.

2. Answer: Morrie developed his own culture of living by introducing discussion groups, walking with friends, dancing to their music, etc.

3. Answer: The name of the project was 'Green House'. It was established to provide mental health services among the poor.

4. Answer: Human activities meant pleasure and happiness to Morrie. He wanted the people to be happy.

5. Answer: Real living experience of life.

Word and Expressions 1: Page 7 & 8: NCERT ix Solution

 

1. Vocabulary

(a) Answer: sadly

(b) Strange

(c) Probably

(d) nonchalantly

(e) Flashing

2. Margie’s school:

Place: A room in a house, a teacher who is not a man but a mechanical one with a screen flashing figures.

Subject: Geography (boring), lack of getting together, loneliness causes depression.

Your School:

Place: A Big School Building with a lawn, playground, library, etc.

Teacher: A Complete human being

Learning activities: Geography, History, and Sports.

Enjoyment: learn together, sit together, be healthy, familiar with all the classmates. Talking and helping together.

3. Find the odd one:

 Answer:

(a) Answer: Misery

(b) Answer: Book

(c) Answer: T V

(d) Answer: Appear

(e) Answer: Diversity

(f) Answer: Illuminating.

4. (a) Answer: Misuse

(b) Answer: Disagree

(C) Answer: Disengage

(d) Answer: Misunderstand

(e) Answer: Unfold

(f) Answer: Misspelt

(g) Answer: Disconnect

(h) Answer: Dislike

(i) Answer: Invisible

(h) Answer: Unpredictable

5. (a) answer: Comfortable

(b) Answer: Sunny

(C) Answer: Readable

(d) Answer: Beautiful

(e) Answer: Enjoyable

(f) Answer: Suitable

(g) Answer: Helpful

(h) Answer: Useful

(i) Answer: Hazardous

(j) Answer: Impressive

 

 

Words and Expressions 1: Page- 6 & 7: NCERT ix Solution

 

Only answers are provided here.

1. Answer: It is really a humanoid robot created by David (Hanson).

2. Answer: In the rapid-fire queries, Sofia was found responding very well. So, the audience was excited.

3. Answer: David Hanson

4. Answer: This is the feeling of “Love for All”.

5. Answer: Hong Kong is her favorite place.

6. Answer: David’s assertions indicate that a fully grown and matured robot with body-mind coordination would be a reality in the coming five to ten years.

Words and Expressions-1- page 3 & 4 Solution Class ix

 

1. How will self-driving cars or driverless cars be safe?

Answer: Self-driving cars and driverless cars possess advanced technology to avoid accidents and traffic jams. This is how they will be safe.

2. What do you understand by 'cars' will communicate with each other?

Answer: Cars will communicate with their advanced technology by showing their position and detailed information.

3. What are the advantages of self-driving cars?

Answer: The advantages of self-driving cars are as follows.

(i)                They can protect us from accidents and traffic jams.

(ii)             They are able to commute times on the other activities.

4. What is the use of GPS?

Answer:  GPS is used to get mapping directions and to hail taxis as well.

5. What is a drone? What are its advantages?

Answer: An aerial vehicle without a man is called a drone. Its advantages are as follows:

(i)                It can carry small loads from one place to another.

(ii)             It can take a shoot a photo from above mountain or river.

(iii)           It can provide a video about any particular area which is far from our reach.

6. Which technology will be used in flying cars?

Answer: The technology which will be used in flying cars is known as ‘Military Technology’.

7. How will flying cars be more convenient than planes and helicopters?

Answer: As it is a flying car, it will surely be used as a car as well as a small flying vehicle. So it will be convenient and affordable to the general travelers.

TRY YOURSELF -VI

 

Let Us Practise:

A. Answer the following questions:

1. Who created the famous cartoon characters, Tom and Jerry?

Answer: William Hanna and Barbera

2. What did the cartoonist Pran create?

Answer: Chacha Chaudhary

3. What is the moral of the movie 'Chillar Party'

Answer: To act responsively and fight for the helpless and needy.

4. Which movie gives two lessons-bonds about your pets and how to deal with strangers?

Answer: Halo

5. Who wrote 'A Christmas Carol'?

Answer: Charles Dickens

6. Write two examples of homophones.

Answer: Sheer and shear

7. What did Anna Sewell write?

Answer: Black Beauty

8. What do you mean by the Proverb 'A friend in need is a friend indeed?

Answer: A friend who helps when one is in trouble is a real friend.

9. What is a prefix? Give an example.

Answer: A prefix is a letter or group of letters added at the beginning of a word to change its meaning. For example, mistakes, unknown

B. Draw the symbol of No Parking.

Answer: