ABHYAAS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, BELLUR CROSS
(Affiliated to CBSE – 831457)
IX STANDARD ENGLISH WORK SHEET
"The Fun They Had":
Comprehension Questions
1. Who are Margie and Tommy?
2. What discovery does Tommy make in his house?
3. Why is Margie surprised to see a real book?
4. How is Margie’s mechanical teacher differe nt from a human teacher?
different
5. Why does Margie hate her school?
6. What does the County Inspector do for Margie?
7. How does Margie imagine the schools of the past?
8. What does the story suggest about the importance of human interaction in learning?
9. What was printed on the pages of the book Tommy found?
10. How do Tommy and Margie's ideas about school differ from the "old" schools?
✏ Reference to Context Questions
"They had a teacher, but it wasn’t a regular teacher. It was a man."
1. Who iss "they" in this sentence?
2. How is the "man" different from Margie's teacher?
3. How does Margie react to this information?
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Margie's mother think about regular study hours?
2. Why does Tommy call the book "a waste"?
3. What does the mechanical teacher do when Margie submits her homework?
Higher Order Thinking Questions (HOTS)
1. Do you think technology can replace human teachers completely? Why or why not?
2. Imagine attending school like Margie. Would you enjoy it? Give reasons.
3. How does the story show the need for emotional bonding in education?
The Road Not Taken – Robert Frost
1. Short Answer Type Questions.
What is the dilemma faced by the speaker in the poem?
What do the two roads symbolize?
Why did the speaker choose the second road?
Was the poet happy with his decision? Give reasons.
What does the poet mean by "And that has made all the difference"?
Explain the significance of "yellow wood" in the poem.
How does the poem relate to real life and decisions?
What does the speaker regret in the poem?
Why does the poet feel sorry?
2. Long Answer Type Questions .
Describe the two roads the poet sees. Which road does he choose and why?
How does Robert Frost use the symbol of roads to discuss life choices?
Explain how the poet's decision is symbolic of the choices we make in life.
What message does Robert Frost convey through the poem "The Road Not Taken"?
Do you think the speaker is optimistic or regretful about his decision? Support your
answer with examples from the poem.
3. Reference to Context (RTC) Questions
"I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:"
o What will the poet be telling "with a sigh"?
o What does the "sigh" indicate about the speaker's feelings?
"Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both"
o Why is the poet sorry?
o What do the two roads represent?
Subject-Verb Agreement Exercise
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb given in brackets.
Paragraph 1
Every morning, the sun __________ (shine/shines) brightly in the sky. The birds __________
(sing/sings) sweet songs. My brother, along with his friends, __________ (play/plays) cricket in
the park. The children __________ (enjoy/enjoys) their time outside before school __________
(start/starts).
Paragraph 2
Neither the teacher nor the students __________ (was/were) present in the hall when I arrived.
Each of the boys __________ (has/have) completed his homework. Either my mother or my
sisters __________ (is/are) going to bake the cake. The group of dancers __________
(perform/performs) beautifully every year at the function.
Paragraph 3
Mathematics __________ (is/are) an interesting subject. The news __________ (is/are)
spreading quickly across town. Ten rupees __________ (is/are) not enough to buy a chocolate
now. A bouquet of roses __________ (make/makes) a lovely gift for birthdays.
Mixed Tenses Worksheet (Practice)
Paragraph 1
Yesterday, I __________ (decide) to clean my room because it __________ (look) very messy.
As I __________ (pick) up the books from the floor, I suddenly __________ (find) an old diary
that I __________ (write) two years ago. Right now, I __________ (sit) on my bed and
__________ (read) it again. I __________ (feel) very nostalgic!
Paragraph 2
Every Sunday, my family __________ (have) a special lunch together. Today, my mother
__________ (prepare) biryani while my father __________ (set) the table. Last week, we
__________ (go) to a restaurant, but today we __________ (prefer) to stay at home. Next
Sunday, we __________ (plan) a small picnic if the weather __________ (be) good.
Paragraph 3
By the time you __________ (reach) the station tomorrow, the train __________ (leave). I
__________ (try) to arrive early, but sometimes traffic __________ (cause) delays. Last month, I
__________ (miss) my train because my car __________ (break) down. This time, I
__________ (take) an auto to be safe.
✨Tip: Try to think carefully about the time mentioned (yesterday, today, tomorrow, last month,
etc.) to guess the tense!
ABHYAAS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, BELLUR CROSS
(Affiliated to CBSE – 831457)
X STANDARD ENGLISH WORK SHEET
CBSE Class 10 English Worksheet
Lessons: A Letter to God, Fire and Ice, Dust of Snow
✍ Part A – Very Short Answer Questions (1-2
(1 Marks)
1. Who was Lencho? What was his profession? (A Letter to God)
2. What did Lencho hope for? (A Letter to God)
3. What destroyed Lencho's crops? (A Letter to God)
4. What are the two things that the poet thinks can end the world? (Fire and Ice)
5. What do "fire" and "ice" symbolize? (Fire and Ice)
6. What is the significance of the crow
c in "Dust of Snow"? (Dust of Snow)
7. How did the dust of snow affect the poet? (Dust of Snow)
✍ Part B – Short Answer Questions (30
(30–40 words)
1. Why did Lencho become angry after receiving the letter? (A Letter to God)
2. What
hat message does Robert Frost convey in "Fire and Ice"?
3. How does "Dust of Snow" show that small things can make a big difference?
4. How do humans let their emotions destroy the world, according to "Fire and Ice"?
5. What does Lencho’s faith in God tell us about his character?
✍ Part C – Long Answer Questions (100–120
(100 words)
1. Lencho had complete faith in God, but he doubted the honesty of the post office
employees. Comment. (A Letter to God)
strong emotions. How can these emotions harm
2. "Fire" and "Ice" both symbolize strong
humanity? (Fire and Ice)
3. In "Dust of Snow," how did nature play a role in changing the poet’s mood? Explain with
reference to the poem. (Dust of Snow)
✍ Part D – Reference to Context (RTC)
A Letter to God:
"It’s during the meal that, as Lencho had predicted, big drops of rain began to fall."
What had Lencho predicted?
Why was the rain important for Lencho?
Fire and Ice:
"Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice."
What is the meaning of 'fire' and 'ice' in the poem?
How are they capable of ending the world?
Dust of Snow:
"The way a crow
Shook down on me
The dust of snow
From a hemlock tree."
What does the "dust of snow" refer to?
What was the poet’s mood before and after the incident?
✍ Part E – Frequently Repeated Board Exam Questions
✅What is the main theme of "A Letter to God"?
✅What lesson do you learn from "Dust of Snow"?
✅How are "fire" and "ice" similar in destructive power?
✅Describe Lencho’s deep faith and innocence.
✅How does Robert Frost depict the power of small incidents in "Dust of Snow"?
✅What are the contrasting views about the end of the world in "Fire and Ice"?
Sure! Here’s a Subject-Verb Agreement worksheet in paragraph form —
designed exactly like CBSE Board Exam style (error correction inside paragraphs).
Answers are given at the end separately.
CBSE Class 10 English Worksheet – Subject-Verb Agreement (Paragraphs)
✍ Paragraph 1 – Fill in the blanks
Every morning, the school __________ (begin/begins) at 8:30 a.m. The principal, along with the
teachers, __________ (address/addresses) the students in the assembly. After the assembly, each
class __________ (go/goes) to their respective rooms. The students __________ (love/loves)
participating in morning activities. A lot of emphasis __________ (is/are) placed on discipline
and punctuality.
✍ Paragraph 2 – Error Correction
Look at the paragraph below. Identify the errors in subject-verb agreement and rewrite the
correct verb.
The team of players are practicing hard for the upcoming tournament. Every member of the team
want to perform well. The captain along with the coach motivate them daily. Many of the players
works extra hours to improve their skills. The spirit of the team reflect their determination.
✍ Paragraph 3 – Fill in the blanks
My father __________ (like/likes) to read the newspaper every morning. The headlines
__________ (catch/catches) his attention immediately. Neither the news articles nor the editorial
pieces __________ (interest/interests) him much. Sports and business news always __________
(attract/attracts) him more. A group of delivery boys __________ (bring/brings) the newspapers
every day at 6 a.m.
Rewrite the following sentences from Active to Passive Voice or Passive to Active Voice.
1. The manager will approve the applications soon.
2. The homework was completed by the students on time.
3. The gardener waters the plants every evening.
4. The song was sung beautifully by the choir.
5. The police caught the thief red-handed.
Error Correction (Find the incorrect voice form and correct it)
1. The dishes was washed by the maid.
2. The novel is write by a famous author.
3. The students are celebrated their victory.
4. Breakfast are served at 8 AM.
5. The guests was welcomed warmly by the host.
Change the following sentences into Passive Voice
1. She writes a letter to her friend.
2. The chef cooked a delicious meal.
3. They will organize a cultural event next week.
4. Rohan is washing the car.
5. We have completed the project.
6. The teacher teaches grammar lessons every day.
7. The manager had signed the documents.
8. Someone stole my bicycle.
9. The police are investigating the case.
10. He can solve this problem easily.
Change the following sentences from Passive Voice to Active Voice
1. The homework was completed by Riya.
2. A letter is being written by him.
3. The road will be repaired by the workers.
4. The cake had been baked by my mother.
5. The flowers were watered by the gardener every morning.
6. The room has been cleaned by the maid.
7. A song is sung by the child.
8. The thief was caught by the police.
9. The invitations were sent by the secretary.
10. The match is being played by the teams.
Change the following paragraph into Passive Voice
The principal inaugurated the exhibition. The chief guest gave a speech. The students displayed
beautiful models. The creativity of the exhibits impressed the visitors. The volunteers served
refreshments to all the guests. The judges awarded the best projects. The media team clicked
photos. At the end of the event, the head boy delivered a vote of thanks.
