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CBSE Class 9 English Flashcards
50 question-and-answer cards covering English as it is examined in CBSE Class 9. 24 of them are printed below, taken from across the deck — no signup, no paywall on the preview.
24 sample cards from the English deck
Sampled from the end of the deck, so these are different cards from the ones shown on the syllabus page.
After getting lost, how does the child react to all the things he earlier wanted in 'The Lost Child'?
He refuses every one of them — sweets, balloons, the ride — and only cries for his mother and father.
What is the main theme of 'The Lost Child'?
A child's love for and dependence on his parents outweighs all material desires; once lost, only his parents matter.
Who helps the lost child in 'The Lost Child'?
A kind man lifts him up, comforts him, and tries to console him by offering the very attractions the child had earlier wanted.
Who is the author of 'The Adventures of Toto'?
Ruskin Bond.
What kind of animal is Toto in 'The Adventures of Toto'?
A small, mischievous monkey.
From whom did the narrator's grandfather buy Toto in 'The Adventures of Toto'?
From a tonga-driver (who kept the monkey tied to a feeding-trough) for the sum of five rupees.
Why did Grandfather keep Toto's presence hidden initially in 'The Adventures of Toto'?
Because Grandmother disapproved of keeping more pets, so Grandfather hid Toto in a closet.
Describe one act of mischief Toto commits in 'The Adventures of Toto'.
He tears wallpaper/clothes, breaks dishes, and once nearly boiled himself in a kettle of hot water by stepping into warm then hot water.
What happened when Toto was put in a bag/basket on the train journey in 'The Adventures of Toto'?
Toto poked his head out; the ticket-collector classed him as a 'dog' and charged a three-rupee fare for him.
How was the Toto-and-kettle incident resolved in 'The Adventures of Toto'?
Toto first enjoyed the warm water, but when it grew hot he tried to jump out; he was rescued before being scalded.
Why did Grandfather finally sell Toto back to the tonga-driver in 'The Adventures of Toto'?
Toto was too mischievous and expensive to keep; the family could not afford to keep a 'budget' upset by such a troublesome pet, so he was sold back for three rupees.
In reading comprehension, what is 'skimming'?
Reading a passage quickly to get the general idea or main gist, without focusing on every detail.
In reading comprehension, what is 'scanning'?
Reading quickly to locate specific information (a name, date, figure, or fact) without reading the whole text.
What is an 'inference' question in reading comprehension?
A question whose answer is not stated directly; you must deduce it from clues and implied meaning in the passage.
When answering a reading comprehension question 'in your own words', what should you do?
Paraphrase the idea using your own vocabulary rather than copying the exact sentences from the passage.
What is the difference between a 'factual' and an 'inferential' comprehension question?
A factual question's answer is directly stated in the text; an inferential question's answer must be worked out from implied meaning.
How should you find the meaning of an unfamiliar word in a comprehension passage?
Use context clues — the surrounding words and sentences — to infer the word's meaning.
What is the recommended first step before answering reading comprehension questions?
Read the passage carefully (at least once for gist), then read the questions, then re-read relevant parts to locate answers.
In writing skills, what are the standard parts of a formal letter?
Sender's address, date, receiver's address/designation, subject, salutation, body, complimentary close, and sender's name/signature.
What salutation and closing are used in a formal/official letter?
Salutation: 'Dear Sir/Madam'; Closing: 'Yours faithfully' (or 'Yours sincerely' if the name is known).
What are the three main parts of the body of a formal letter?
Introduction (purpose), main content (details/explanation), and conclusion (action expected or closing remark).
What essential elements should a story-writing answer include?
A title, characters, setting, a clear beginning–middle–end plot, conflict/climax, and a moral or satisfying conclusion.
What is a 'diary entry' format in writing skills?
Begin with day, date and time, a salutation 'Dear Diary', then personal reflections/feelings written in the first person, ending with the writer's name.
What should a descriptive paragraph contain in writing skills?
A topic sentence stating the main idea, supporting sentences with vivid details/sensory description, and a concluding sentence, all in one coherent paragraph.
What this deck covers
The English deck follows the CBSE Class 9 English syllabus — 3 chapters and 6 topics — so questions land on material that is genuinely examinable rather than trivia around it. That works out to roughly 16.7 cards per chapter.
Answers are written to be recallable, not just readable — averaging about 110 characters, which is long enough to carry the reasoning and short enough to say out loud.
A deck like this earns its keep on the second and third pass. Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then use the cards to find the specific facts that have not stuck.
English flashcards FAQ
How many English flashcards are in this CBSE Class 9 deck?
50 cards. This page previews 24 of them, sampled evenly across the deck so you can judge the difficulty before installing anything.
Are these CBSE Class 9 flashcards free?
Yes. The preview here is free to read with no signup, and the full 50-card deck is free inside the Examius app.
What do the English cards cover?
They follow the CBSE Class 9 English syllabus — 3 chapters and 6 topics — so the questions track what is actually examinable.
How should I use these flashcards?
Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then drill the deck. Examius schedules each card with spaced repetition, so cards you keep missing come back sooner and ones you know drift further apart.