IZQA ISLAMIC SCHOOL

Iqra Zia-ul Quran Academy (Redg & Recog)

FIRST TERM EXAMINATION 2024-25

Name: ________ Roll No. _________ Class: IX

Max Marks: 100 Subject: English Date: 02-09-24

Invigilated by: ______ Marked by: ______ Rechecked by:

SECTION “A”

Q.1 Choose an appropriate answer from the options provided. (20 Marks)

1. Initially Quaid-e-Azam was an active member of:

a. Muslim League. b. Congress c. Communist Party. d. Unionist Party

2. The poem “Rain” has been translated in English by:

a. Allama Iqbal b. Julia Carney c. Mrs Elsa Qazi d. Shah Latif

3. “Hold your tongue” who said these words to whom in the poem “The Mountain and the
Squirrel”

a. poet to squirrel b. mountain to squirrel c. squirrel to mountain d. poet to people

4. O’ God may like the candle be the life of:

a. his b. hers c. mine d. them

5. Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) migrated to Medina in ______A.D.

a. 571 b. 621 c. 622 d. 624

6. Which of the following is not the quality of any visionary:

a. Inspiration b. Recognition c. Support d. Negligence

7. Quaid-e-Azam was one of the most dynamic personalities of:

a. South Asia b. Middle East c. India d. Asia

8. Allama Iqbal wrote poetry in Urdu and:

a. Arabic b. Persian c. English d. Sindhi

9. The degree of Ph.D was awarded to Allama Iqbal by this university:

a. Cambridge b. Punjab c. Munich d. Oxford

10. Allama Iqbal went to Allahabad in ______

a. 1930 b. 1938 c. 1939 d. 1899

11. Shah Abdul Latif was born in a small village called _____ in_____.

a. Hala Haveli/1102 b. Hala Haveli/1202 c. Hala Haveli/1012 d. Bilochwala/1102

12. The shrine of Shah Abdul Latif was built by _______________

a. Aurangzeb b. Yar Muhammad c. Tamerlane d. Ghulam Shah Kalhoro

13. Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai died in:

a. 1725 b. 1752 c. 1762 d. 1765

14. The Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) entered the city (Yithrib) on:

a.2ndJune 622 b. 28th June 622 c. 28th July 622 d.2nd July 622

15. The name of Shah Latif ‘s teacher was :

a. Syed Habib Shah b. Akhund Noor Muhammad Bhatti c. Shah Karim d. Jalal Uddin Rumi

16. The smallest blood vessels in the body are:

a. intestine b. veins c. arteries d. capillaries

17. The distance between Makkah and Madina is :

a.320km b.300km c.200km d. 240km

18. The information about the life of Shah Latif was collected by :

a. Mirza Kaleech Baig b. Ghulam Shah Kalhoro c. Syed Habib Shah d. Mirza Farhatullah

19. The poem “THE RAIN” is written by:

a. Allama Iqbal b. Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai c. Elsa Kazi d. Julia Carney

20. In conditional sentences, The subordinate clause is separated from the main clause by:

a. full stop b. comma c. colon d. semi colon

 IZQA ISLAMIC SCHOOL
Iqra Zia-ul Quran Academy (Redg & Recog)
FIRST TERM EXAMINATION 2024-25
Name: ________ Roll No. _________ Class: IX

Max Marks: 100 Subject: English Date: 02-09-24

SECTION “B”

(SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS)

Q2. Answer any 5 of the following questions:

Q1. How often can one get infected with Chikungunya? Why?

Q2. What did Holy Prophet say before delivering his last sermon?

Q3. What is the main theme of poem “Rain”?

Q4. Why was the Quaid-e-Azam greatly respected by the people of all faiths?

Q5. What is the message of poem “A Child’s Invocation” with poet’s reference?

Q6. What is Charter of Medina? What was mentioned in it?

Q7. Why did people become Shah Latif’s follower?

Q3. Do as directed (As instructed in the bracket)

i. She says to him, “I am making coffee.” (Change the Narration)

ii. He says to me, “You are going to school now.” (Change into Interrogative)
iii. She exercised accurately. (Change into Future Perfect Continuous)
iv. Did you explain it vigilantly? (Change into Affirmative)
v. He has applied for this post. (Change into Present Simple)
vi. Mekal posted a video on Facebook. (Change the voice)
vii. The Quetta snowfall is viewed by thousands of tourists every year. (Change the voice)
viii. Open the door. (Change the voice)
ix. You would get good marks if you _____ (work) hard. (Use 2nd condition)
x. Bold (Add Suffix)
xi. Care (Add Suffix)
xii. Approve (Add Suffix)
xiii. I have 75 rupees ____ my pocket. (Use Preposition)
xiv. He requested her ___ bring a glass of water. (Use Preposition)
xv. The doctor has advised the patient to take rest. (Change into Future Perfect)
xvi. I have fresh flowers. (Change into Negative)
xvii. She does not inspire one and all with her performance. (Change into
Affirmative)
xviii. He was telling a lie. (Change into Present Simple)
xix. Ahmed is very kind to ____ blind. (Insert a suitable Article)
xx. He is ___ man who helped me. (Insert a suitable Article)
Q4. Indicate the parts of speech of underlined words:
i. Islam is a peaceful religion.
ii. He brought a gift for you.
iii. Wow! It’s amazing.
iv. This book is very informative, but it is also very interesting.
v. The cat is sitting under the table.

Q5. Translate the following passage into Urdu/Sindhi:

The train left the station at two O'clock. All the children were very happy. They were
going to Lahore for the first time. They wanted to see the Shalimar Garden and the
Badshahi Mosque. They wanted to spend at least five days in Lahore, because there
were so many places to see. They wanted to visit Minar-e-Pakistan on the
Independent Day.

SECTION “C”

(DESCRIPTIVE ANSWER QUESTIONS)

Q6. Read the given passage and fill in the blanks from the option provided in the
box.

collected message spiritual univeral

mystic

His ______ poems have been compiled in Shah Jo Risalo, which has been translated
into English, Urdu, and other languages. His ______ and _____ poetry carries a
______ of love, which makes it _____ and acceptable to the entire human race.

Q7. Write an essay on any one of the following topics:

1. Blessing of Science or Advantages and Disadvantages of Internet.
2. My Favourite Personality or My Aim in Life
3. Education is the key to Success
4. Problems of Karachi City

Q8. Write an application to the Headmaster/Headmistress of your school

requesting him/her to arrange a picnic at farmhouse

OR

Write a letter to the Editor of the newspaper of Dawn, complaining about

continuous breakdown of Electric Power in your area.

Q9. Read the following passage and answer the given questions:

Tree enhances the beauty of the nature. Trees gives comforts to human beings in
many ways. The trunk of the trees are used to make boats to travel in rivers. It is
because of the tree that man has been discover new lands. In the past, tree helped the
army to travel the foreign lands. Trees also provides wood which is used as raw
materials for many industries. Furniture, boats, doors and window frames are made
from wood.

Paper is also manufactured from wood. Wood of the trees is also used as fuel for
cooking and heating. Some countries earn for exchange due to trees. For example,
Malaysia earns money from exporting rubber. Which is obtain from rubber trees.
Pakistan exports fruit to earn money. The leaves, the bark (outer skin) of trees is used
in making medicines.

The roots of the trees bind the soil together. They don't allow rainwater to carry away
the rich soil. The trees help in regulating the atmosphere. They absorb carbon
dioxide and give out oxygen. People of the world have to plant more trees to have a
prosperous future.

Answer the following question:

i. Why are trees important for us?

ii. What are the uses of wood?

iii. How are trees useful in the field of medicine?

iv. How do trees preserve the land?

v. How do trees regulate air in the atmosphere?

vi Trees add to the world.

a) Pollution b) Noise c) Beauty d) Dirt

vii. Man used __ to travel on the rivers.

a) Tree trunk b) Boats c) Ship. d) Trees

vii. Trees provides __ material for many industries.

a) Expensive b) Raw c) Rough d) Old

ix. Malaysia is the largest __ of natural rubber

a) Consumer b) Importer c) Producer d) Buyer

x. Trees produce ___ fruits.

a) Rotten b) Spicy c) Salty d) Delicious