Question Answers For All Chapters – English Class 9
ENGLISH WORKSHOP – Solutions
1. Complete the following with the help of the poem’s lines.
When I ask you to listen to me, you start doing –
- Giving me advice instead of listening.
- Telling me why I should not feel that way.
- Trying to solve my problem instead of just hearing me.
2. Write the opposites (antonyms) of the following words.
(a) cheap × expensive
(b) discouraged × encouraged
(c) inadequacy × sufficiency
(d) accept × reject
(e) simple × complicated
(f) irrational × rational
(g) understand × misunderstand
(h) clear × unclear
3. Use the following charts to prepare meaningful dialogues.
Use your ideas to fill in the blanks.
(a) Conversation about a Book
A: Have you read “The Secret Garden”?
B: No, have you?
A: Yes, I have. You must read it, too. You will love it!
B: I’ll try it.
Alternative response:
A: No, I haven’t. But I want to read it.
B: Tell me about it when you do.
(b) Conversation about an Argument
A: I had an argument with my brother today.
B: Oh! What about?
A: The usual. I wanted to play games, and he wanted to watch TV. So again, we ended up fighting.
B: Why don’t you take turns using the TV?
A: I tried, but it doesn’t help.
B: Oh no! Not again.
4. Diary Entry (Maintain a diary for a week)
Example Diary Entry:
Day 1: I had a great conversation with my best friend today. We shared funny stories, and it made me very happy. (Enjoyable)
Day 2: I argued with my younger sister over a toy. I felt bad later and apologized. (Unhappy, but satisfying)
Day 3: My teacher appreciated my project today. It made me feel confident. (Happy and encouraging)
Day 4: I had a disagreement with my friend about a movie. We agreed to have different opinions. (Neutral)
Day 5: I helped my mother with household chores. She was happy, and I felt good. (Satisfying and happy)
5. Informal Letter from a Teenager to a Parent
Dearest Mom/Dad,
Are you surprised to see this letter? I wanted to talk to you about something important, but I felt I could express myself better in writing.
Sometimes, when I share my problems with you, I just want you to listen instead of immediately giving advice. I know you want to help, and I appreciate that, but sometimes, I just need to be heard. When you listen patiently, it makes me feel better and helps me understand my own feelings.
I hope you understand what I mean. Love you always!
Yours lovingly,(Your Name)
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