Class 9 Test Paper

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Class 9 Test Paper

Practice Test Instructions



1. There are 45 questions in this Practice test (and 45 questions in the final test).
2. There are four alternative answers marked A, B, C and D for every question.
3. Every question has only ONE correct answer.
4. Enter your answer selection on the answer sheet provided next to the question number.
Example:
Question 1. The correct spelling of the capital city of Australia is...
a. Cannberra.
b. Canbirra.
c. Canburau.
d. Canberra.
The correct answer is Canberra which is printed next to D.
Enter ‘D’ on the Answer Sheet next to ‘Question 1’ as follows:
Question 1. D
Question 2.
5. Make sure you mark your answer against the corresponding question on the answer
sheet provided, especially if you skip between questions.
6. Give yourself 30 minutes to complete the Practice Test (as there are 30 minutes in the
final test).
We suggest setting up a test environment and timing yourself so it’s similar to the final
test.
7. Do not waste time if you do not know the answer. Move on to the next question and if you
have time at the end of the test, go back to the questions you skipped.
8. Work as quickly and accurately as you can.
9. To obtain an accurate result, a dictionary and other resources or devices should NOT
be used for this Practice test.
10. After you finish the test, use the Answer Key provided to check your answers.
11. The score you achieve on the Practice test is an indication only of how you may perform
on the final test.
12. The Practice test score cannot be used in place of sitting the final test.
13. The topics listed on the Answer Key can give you an indication of the areas you can
improve.


Question 1
Choose the option that best combines the following two sentences into a single
sentence.
Jake likes to mow the lawn.
It helps him to relax.
a. Jake likes to mow the lawn because it helps him to relax .
b. Jake likes to mow the lawn even though it helps him to relax.
c. Jake likes to mow the lawn after it helps him to relax.
d. Jake likes to mow the lawn how it helps him to relax.

Question 2
 Which of the following sentences correctly uses the capital letters?
a. Noosa, 90 minutes from brisbane, is a perfect destination for a Winter getaway.
b. Noosa, 90 minutes from brisbane, is a perfect Destination for a winter getaway.
c. Noosa, 90 minutes from brisbane, is a perfect destination for a winter Getaway.
d. Noosa, 90 minutes from Brisbane, is a perfect destination for a winter getaway.

Question 3
Select the word that is spelt correctly.
a. glorius
b. glorious
c. gloryus
d. glorios
Question 4
 In which sentence is the apostrophe (‘) used incorrectly?
a. I’d love to go to the movies tonight but Mum wants me to stay home.
b. They’re all going to the football match together on the train.
c. We all watched in awe as the elephant’s crossed the river.
d. The guests enjoyed the tour company’s attention to detail.

Question 5
 Which of the following phrases best completes the following sentence?
I ________ eaten more but I was already full.
a. would have
b. could of
c. would of
d. couldn’t have

Question 6
 Which group of words best describes agile?
a. strong, able, resistant
b. nimble, quick, lithe
c. portion, piece, part.
d. pitch, angle, slant.

Read the following passage and answer questions 7– 13.
Girl A: “So, anyway, I said to John, “You don’t have to always tell me how to do things. I
am not completely useless.”
Girl B: “And what did he say?”
Girl A: “He just looked at me in a funny way.”
Girl B: “Then what happened?”
Girl A: “I continued to change the tyre.”
Girl B: “What did he do?”
Girl A: “He just stood there and watched me.”
Girl B: “ Did you change the tyre by yourself? Wow! Well done!”
Girl A: “Not exactly… I had to ask him how to do it.”
Question 7

 This type of speaking is called a...
a. debate
b. lecture
c. monologue
d. dialogue

Question 8
 The sentence below is an example of what type of speech?
“Wow! Well done!”
a. a question
b. a denial
c. an exclamation
d. a command

Question 9
 In the passage, quotation marks are used to indicate...
a. the exact words spoken.
b. this is an interpretation of the remarks.
c. that the words are not original.
d. the speakers excitement.

Question 10
This passage is about...
a. how to change a tyre.
b. a conversation that took place in the past.
c. a discussion that will happen in the future.
d. how to ask someone to do a favour for you.

Question 11
The three dots in the last line indicate...
a. a pause.
b. a stutter.
c. the speaker has forgotten.
d. a typing mistake.

Question 12
The speaker tells John “I am not completely useless” because she wants him to
understand that...
a. she knows how to use a tyre.
b. she needs him to do things for her.
c. she wants to learn how to change a tyre.
d. she is capable of doing some things for herself.

Question 13
In the following sentence, which word can be left out without changing the meaning of the
sentence?
“He just looked at me in a funny way.”
a. just
b. looked
c. funny
d. way

Question 14
 Select the word that is spelt correctly.
a. A. oparate
b. B. opperate
c. C. operate
d. D. operate

Question 15
Which of the following words best completes the following sentence?
I like to walk ___________ the beach every morning .
a. behind
b. along
c. after
d. under

Question 16.
If you are asked whether you would be free to attend a job interview on Monday morning,
which of the following would be the best response?
a. No way! I always sleep till midday on Mondays.
b. Monday is no good, what other day is there?
c. What about if I tell you when I can come?
d. Thanks, Monday morning would be suitable for me.


Read the following passage and answer questions 17– 25.
When is a Holiday really a Holiday?
By Jahmahl Goldsmith.
Don’t you just love holidays? It doesn’t matter if it is a long weekend, a week or longer,
it gives everyone something to look forward to. Many people love to get away from their
normal routines. Some choose to go fishing, others like adventurous holidays or exploring
somewhere new while others prefer a place to relax, put their feet up and read a good
book. Whether it’s an overseas destination, somewhere in Australia or just your local
neighbourhood, holidays give us time out!
But more and more, people are finding it harder to really take a break. Work is not
something that is left at the office anymore, now that we live in a digital age. Email has the
capacity to imprison the innocent worker who just wants to get the job done. With smart
phones, work remains virtually in the palm of our hands.
The challenge is to let it go, to wait until the holiday is over before thinking about work
and just enjoy a real break. It is important to get the balance of work and play right. While
it feels very satisfying to get the job done, it is an even better feeling to unwind with family
and friends. So, enjoy holiday breaks and make the most of them!
A favourite destination for some

Question 17
Where would you most likely find this passage?
a. a manual
b. a diary
c. a magazine
d. a comic book

Question 18
Which one of the following is not mentioned in the article?
a. Where people like to go on holiday.
b. What people like to do on holiday.
c. The importance of family and work balance.
d. How often you should take a holiday.
Question 19
 What does the writer say is ‘the challenge’?
a. to leave work behind on holidays
b. to decide where to go for holidays
c. to learn how to use digital technology
d. to get the job done

Question 20
The picture is labelled “a favourite destination for some” which means that the destination
is…
a. expensive.
b. overseas.
c. preferred.
d. tropical.

Question 21
The writer says “Email has the capacity to imprison the innocent worker who just wants to
get the job done.” This means that…
a. If you work on holiday you should be locked up.
b. Some people feel trapped by their endless email.
c. You can get the job done anywhere if you have email.
d. Workers are powerless against the progress of technology .

Question 22
 Which of the following statements best summarises the passage?
a. The digital age helps us to work while on holidays.
b. Unwinding with family and friends interrupts our work.
c. Take time out and leave work behind.
d. Work and holidays can be enjoyed together.

Question 23
 The purpose of the picture is to...
a. show a picture of the writer’s family.
b. promote fishing as the best way to relax.
c. encourage people to go to the beach for holidays.
d. show a popular holiday pastime.

Question 24
What is showing in the background of the picture?
a. a man
b. a car
c. the water
d. the fishing line

Question 25
The sentence “Don’t you just love holidays?” is an example of...
a. a question that doesn’t require an answer
b. a suggestion
c. a statement of fact
d. a question that requires an answer

Question 26
In which sentence has the punctuation been used incorrectly?
a. Without a hat on, your skin can easily burn.
b. We use sunscreen and always, take care in the sun.
c. Today, we all know about sun smart campaigns.
d. You cannot risk exposing your skin to the sun, unfortunately.

Question 27
 Which of the following is the best substitute for the underlined word?
I bought a new car under finance and I pay monthly instalments.
a. payments
b. expenses
c. budgets
d. debts

Question 28
 Select the word that best completes the following sentence.
I ______________ sick for the past four weeks.
a. has been
b. was being
c. have been
d. have being

Question 29
 Which of the following words is closest in meaning to the underlined word?
He walked onto the court to face his opponent just as it started raining.
a. substitute
b. fear
c. competitor
d. game

Question 30
 Which group of words best describes subtle?
a. kind and thoughtful
b. intelligent and impressive
c. stable and reliable
d. implied and suggestive

Question 31
 Which of the following words is a noun?
a. sunlight
b. chaotic
c. massive
d. appear

Read the following passage and answer questions 32–35.
He was a clumsy looking man with a mass of wild hair that struggled to relax. His head
sat bluntly against enormous and sagging shoulders and underneath was a body like a
sack of potatoes. His tree trunk legs were supported by huge feet. But the smile on his
face made him look angelic.

Question 32
 The writer uses the phrase “a mass of wild hair that struggled to relax” which suggests…
a. his hair was stressed out
b. his hair was always moving
c. his hair was untidy and needed a cut
d. his hair made him look like an animal

Question 33
 Which of the following phrases contains an adjective?
a. hair that struggled to relax
b. body like a sack of potatoes
c. supported by huge feet
d. the smile on his face

Question 34
The paragraph above is written in which tense?
a. past
b. present
c. future
d. absent

Question 35
 This piece is an example of what type of writing?
a. letter
b. paragraph
c. essay
d. poem

Question 36
Which option best combines the following two sentences into a single sentence?
The emu looked carefully over the fence.
He wanted to check for any danger.
a. The emu looked carefully over the fence but he wanted to check for any danger.
b. The emu looked carefully over the fence instead he wanted to check for any danger.
c. The emu looked carefully over the fence until he wanted to check for any danger.
d. The emu looked carefully over the fence because he wanted to check for any danger.

Question 37
 Which underlined word is grammatically incorrect?
It will be the last game of the season so can you came and watch us play on Saturday?
a. will
b. can
c. came
d. play

Question 38
 Chapters would most likely be found in which type of text?
a. a song
b. a novel
c. a newspaper
d. a text message
Question 39
 Which of the underlined words in the sentences below has been used incorrectly?
a. We stopped the car and waited as the herd crossed the road.
b. We heard you were coming home so we quickly tidied up.
c. Because the herd was large, it took a long time to feed.
d. The dogs heard the sheep together at the end of the day.

Question 40
 Which of the following words is opposite in meaning to the word cautious?
a. careful
b. careless
c. caring
d. care

Question 41
Which of the following words is a verb?
a. expand
b. victory
c. outcome
d. energy

Question 42
 Which of the following words has an incorrect beginning?
a. interim
b. disfit
c. unsettled
d. predict

Question 43
 Which of the following is the best substitute for the underlined word?
The man who stole the cats was described as a petty thief who loved animals.
a. sensible
b. minor
c. pitiful
d. friendly

Question 44
What is the attitude of the writer of the following sentence?
Cats just chase birds and sleep all day and they’re only interested in you when they want
to be fed!
a. The writer likes cats.
b. The writer doesn’t have an opinion about cats.
c. The writer doesn’t like cats.
d. The writer likes dogs better than cats.

Question 45
 Select the word that best completes the following sentence.
He wondered about the future of the teams and whether _____ would continue to
compete.
a. us
b. our
c. them
d. they

Answers

Question # Answer Mapping
1 A Conjunction
2 D Punctuation - capital letters
3 B Spelling
4 C Punctuation - apostrophe
5 A Tense
6 B Vocab - word chains
7 D Spoken Text - purpose & audience
8 C Spoken Text - register
9 A Punctuation - quotation marks
10 B Spoken Text - demonstrate understanding
11 A Spoken Text - conventions
12 D Spoken Text - demonstrate understanding
13 A Tautology
14 C Spelling
15 B Preposition
16 D Spoken Text - register
17 C Written Text - purpose & audience
18 D Written Text - demonstrate understanding
19 A Written Text - demonstrate understanding
20 C Visual Text - demonstrate understanding
21 B Written Text - demonstrate understanding
22 C Written Text - demonstrate understanding
23 D Visual Text - meaning & purpose
24 C Visual Text - demonstrate understanding
25 A Written Text - conventions
26 B Punctuation - comma
27 A Vocab - synonym
28 C Tense
29 C Vocab
30 D Vocab - word chains
31 A Grammar - noun
32 B Written Text - demonstrate understanding
33 C Grammar - adjective
34 A Tense
35 B Written Text - demonstrate understanding
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Question # Answer Mapping
36 D Conjunction
37 C Grammar
38 B Written Text - conventions
39 D Spelling - homophone
40 B Spelling - antonym
41 A Grammar - verb
42 B Spelling - prefix
43 B Vocab - synonym
44 C Written Text - register
45 D Pronoun