GRAMMAR AND USAGE English Supplementary Conventions

GRAMMAR AND USAGE I Spot the errors. (Indicate the part in which the error is. Use ‘no error’ in case there isno error in the sentences) 1. Her father/forbade her to go/to cinema/with Geeta./no error(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 2. We/saw/a elephant/in the zoo./no error(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 3. The milk/is/good/for health./no error(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 4. The dog/is/a/faithful animal./no error(a) (b) (c) (d) (...

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ENGLISH SUPPLEMENTARY 2013 PSA Conventions

Which word/phrase best explains the word and phrase in the bracket: 1. The sinking ship was constantly sending (mayday call). But nobody heard and no shipcame to rescue.a. songsb. emergency messagesc. smsd. labour day messages 2. My cousin Mourad was considered the natural descendant of the(crazy) streak inour tribe.:a. insaneb. historic c. interestingd. cle...

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2013 English Contextual Vocabulary MCQ

LANGUAGE CONVENTIONSII - Contextual Vocabulary-MCQ Direction : Choose the correct alternatives which explains the idiom/ phrase written in bold italics1 Kezia used to get cold feet when she thought of her father.(a) get angry(b) get scared(c ) used to cry(d) felt like crying2 Maria was on top of the world when she won the Wimbeldon.(a) felt very happy(b) felt very nervous(c ) felt satisfied(d) felt excited3 The cakes that the woman baked were out of this world(a) horrible(b) not tasty(c ) excellent(d) alien4 Mahender broke into cold sweat when he heard Iswaran`s stories.(a) got frozen(b)...

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS SCIENCE (086) CLASS – IX S.A. – II (2012-13)

VSA Ques. 1 Find the ratio by mass of the elements present in molecule of ammonia (NH3).Given that, atomic mass N=14, H=1 Que. 2 Write the electronic configuration of an element whose atomic number is 12. Que. 3 A student picks up four books from the floor, walks across the room through some distance with the books at the same height and then keeps these books at the new place. In which of these sequence of actions work is said to be performed ? Que. 4 A body is fully immersed in water to a depth of 2m, 4m and then 5 m, in turn. Will the loss in its weight be equal or different in three...

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Value Based Questions Social Science (087) Class IX SA-II (2012-13)

 Q1 While analysing the given table, which values you think are disturbing the balance of the country(a) Gender ratio (Female – Male) 46%:54%(b) Occupation (Secondary – Primary ) 55%:35%( 1 ½ x 2 = 3) Ans. The birth of a girl child is denied in the society which is highly negative More secondary occupation reflect environmental imbalances....

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SOCIAL SCIENCE Geography Class IX Summative Assessment II Questions

SOCIAL SCIENCEGeographyClass IXSummative Assessment II Multiple Choice Questions: 1 Mark each Q1. Which force among the following is responsible for the deflection of wind from its normal path? 1M  (A) Gravitational Force (B) Centripetal Force (C) Centrifugal Force (D) Corriolis ForceAns. 1 D Three marks questions Q1. Explain any three measures taken by the government to protect the flora and fauna of the country. (3x1=3)...

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Sample Questions Economics Class IX SA-II (2012-13)

Economics  Class IX  Economics Multiple Choice Questions. 1 Mark each Q1. Poverty is visible in 1M (i) Villages (ii) Jhuggis in cities (iii) At construction sites (iv) Beggars in tatters (v) All of the above Ans: (v) Q 2. The Social indicators of poverty are 1M (i) Quantities of milk consumed (ii) Illiteracy level (iii) Amount of pocket money received (iv) Number of shoes people have Ans: (ii) Q 3. There has been a significant decline in poverty in the state of 1M (i) Assam (ii) Bihar (iii) Jammu and Kashmir (iv) Uttar Pradesh Ans: (iii) Q 4. ‘The failure at both the...

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Sample Questions Political Sciences (087) Class IX SA-II (2012-13)

Social SciencesClass IX Political Sciences One Marks QuestionsQ. 1. Every person who wishes to context an election has to make a legal declaration giving full details of about three of the following points. Identify the fourth one, the details for which are not required. 1Ma. Serious criminal cases, pending against the candidateb. Details of assets and liabilities of the candidate and his/her family.c. Public welfare projects undertaken by the candidate.d. Education qualification of the candidate.Ans. (c)Public Welfare Projects undertaken by the candidate....

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Sample Questions Social Science (087) Class IX SA-II (2012-13)

HISTORY Multiple Choice Questions 1 Mark each Q1. Which of the following was the first Indian cricket Club? 1M a) The Bombay Cricket club b) The Calcutta cricket club c) The Madras Cricket Club d) The Kanpur Cricket Club Ans. (B) Q.2. Which of the following was not a team of the Quadrangular Tournament? 1M a) The Europeans b) The Hindus c) The Parsis d) The Rest Ans. (D...

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Problem Solving Assessment (PSA) for Class IX and Class XI w.e.f. 2012-13

CBSE/CU/2012 Dated: 6th November, 2012 Circular No. Acad-087/2012 All the Heads of the Institutions affiliated to CBSE Subject: Problem Solving Assessment (PSA) for Class IX and Class XI w.e.f. 2012-13. Dear Principal, This has reference to Board’s Circular Nos. Acad-40/2012 for Class IX and Acad-41/2012 for Class XI dated 01.08.2012 available on Board’s website www.cbse.nic.in related to conduct of Problem Solving Assessment (PSA) for Class IX and Class XI w.e.f. 2012-13. The Salient features of the scheme are...

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CBSE PSA for Class XI

The features of the Problem Solving Assessment’ (CBSE-PSA) are as follows: -It will be compulsory for all students of Class XI and carry 90 marks.  There will be 60 items of MCQ type.There is no specific syllabus for PSA. It will assess the following areas:-    Quantitative Reasoning (found in mathematics, science and technology)    Qualitative Reasoning (found in humanities, arts and social sciences)    Language Conventio...

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What is PSA in CBSE ?

Problem Solving Assessment This batch of class X will not be taking Assessing, Speaking and Listening Skills (ASL) or Problem Solving Assessment (PSA), which is only applicable from Class IX of this session (2012-2013). More details will be provided soon.This batch of class XII will not be taking Assessing Speaking and Listening Skills (ASL) or Problem Solving Assessment (PSA), which is only applicable from Class XI of this session (2012-2013...

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CBSE PSA for Class IX

CBSE PSA for Class IX The Problem Solving Assessment will be conducted for all students of class IX in Jan – Feb 2013 and the details are available in a separate circular. The `Problem Solving Assessment’ (CBSE-PSA) will be counted towards FA-4 which is 10% of total assessments of Class IX. This assessment will also be carried forward towards the FA-4 in Class X. This score will be reflected in one Language( English or Hindi), Mathematics, Science and Social Science w.e.f the session 2012-2013 for Class IX and 2013 – 14 for Class ...

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