Unseen Passage Worksheet – Class 9
Name: _____________________
Date: _____________________
Passage 1 – Forests and Environment
The forest is home to a wide variety of plants and animals. It provides us with oxygen, wood, and many medicinal plants. Forests also help in regulating the climate and preventing soil erosion. Unfortunately, deforestation has become a serious problem. Many trees are cut down for timber, agriculture, and urbanization. It is important to plant more trees and protect existing forests to ensure a healthy environment for future generations.
Comprehension Questions
- List three benefits of forests mentioned in the passage.
- Explain why deforestation is a serious concern.
- How can we protect forests for the future?
- Which resources do forests provide apart from oxygen?
- How do forests help in preventing soil erosion?
- Find a sentence that shows cause and effect.
- Give the opposite of “protect” as used in the passage.
Vocabulary & Language
- Find a word that means “the act of cutting down trees.”
- Find a word that means “to keep safe from harm.”
- Give a synonym for “regulating” as used in the passage.
- Identify three nouns and three adjectives from the passage.
Grammar Exercises
- Rewrite the following sentence in passive voice:
- “People cut down many trees for agriculture.”
- Identify a sentence in present continuous tense.
- Change this sentence into reported speech:
- “It is important to plant more trees.”
- Underline all the verbs in the passage.
Higher Order Thinking
- Suggest two ways students can help reduce deforestation.
- How would life be different if there were no forests?
- Write a short paragraph summarizing the passage in your own words.
Passage 2 – Technology and Its Impact
Inventions have always changed the way people live. The telephone, electricity, and the internet have made communication and work much easier. However, technology can also have negative effects. Excessive use of mobile phones and computers can lead to health problems like eye strain, lack of physical activity, and poor social interactions. Therefore, it is necessary to use technology wisely and maintain a balance between work, study, and recreation.
Comprehension Questions
- Name three inventions mentioned in the passage.
- How has technology made life easier?
- List three negative effects of excessive technology use.
- Why is maintaining balance in life important according to the passage?
- Which health problems can result from overuse of devices?
- Find a sentence that gives advice to readers.
- Give a synonym for “excessive” from the passage.
Vocabulary & Language
- Find a word that means “creating something new.”
- Find a word that means “entertainment or relaxation.”
- Identify three nouns and three verbs from the passage.
- Give the antonym of “wise” as used in the passage.
Grammar Exercises
- Identify a sentence in present perfect tense.
- Rewrite this sentence in passive voice:
- “Excessive use of mobile phones causes health problems.”
- Convert the following sentence to indirect speech:
- “It is necessary to use technology wisely.”
- Underline all the adjectives in the passage.
Critical Thinking / Extension
- Suggest three ways to reduce the negative impact of technology.
- Do you think technology is more helpful or harmful? Justify your answer in 2–3 sentences.
- Write a short summary of the passage using your own words.
Passage 3 – The Importance of Water Conservation
Water is one of the most important natural resources. It is essential for life, agriculture, and industries. However, water scarcity is a growing problem in many parts of the world. Overuse, pollution, and climate change are the main reasons for water shortage. Conserving water through rainwater harvesting, reducing wastage, and using water responsibly can help protect this valuable resource. Everyone should contribute to water conservation for the survival of future generations.
Comprehension Questions
- Why is water important?
- Name three causes of water scarcity mentioned in the passage.
- Suggest two ways to conserve water.
- What is the main idea of the passage?
- Find a sentence that gives a warning or advice.
- Give a synonym for “essential” from the passage.
Grammar & Vocabulary Exercises
- Identify all the verbs in the passage.
- Underline all the adjectives.
- Rewrite the following sentence in passive voice:
- “People should conserve water.”
- Convert this sentence to indirect speech:
- “Everyone should contribute to water conservation.”
Answer
Answers – Unseen Passage Worksheet (Class 9)
Passage 1 – Forests and Environment
Comprehension Answers
- Benefits of forests: oxygen, wood, medicinal plants, climate regulation, soil erosion prevention.
- Deforestation is serious because it destroys habitats, reduces oxygen, and causes soil erosion.
- Protect forests by planting more trees and conserving existing ones.
- Resources apart from oxygen: wood, medicinal plants.
- Forests prevent soil erosion by holding soil together with tree roots.
- Cause-effect sentence: “Unfortunately, deforestation has become a serious problem.”
- Opposite of “protect”: destroy / harm
Vocabulary Answers
- Cutting down trees: deforestation
- Keep safe: protect
- Regulating: controlling / managing
- Nouns: forest, plants, animals; Adjectives: wide, serious, existing
Grammar Answers
- Passive voice: “Many trees are cut down for agriculture.”
- Present continuous tense: “It is important to plant more trees and protect existing forests.”
- Reported speech: “It was important to plant more trees.”
- Verbs: is, provides, help, preventing, has become, are cut, plant, protect
Higher-Order Thinking Answers
- Students can plant trees, avoid wasting paper, and spread awareness.
- Life without forests: less oxygen, more soil erosion, loss of biodiversity.
- Summary example: Forests provide resources and maintain the environment, but deforestation threatens them. Protecting forests is necessary for the future.
Passage 2 – Technology and Its Impact
Comprehension Answers
- Telephone, electricity, internet
- It made communication and work easier
- Negative effects: eye strain, lack of physical activity, poor social interaction
- Balance is important to maintain health and productivity
- Health problems: eye strain, inactivity, poor social interactions
- Advice sentence: “It is necessary to use technology wisely and maintain a balance.”
- Synonym for excessive: too much / overuse
Vocabulary Answers
- Creating something new: invention
- Entertainment/relaxation: recreation
- Nouns: telephone, electricity, internet; Verbs: made, lead, use
- Antonym of wise: foolish / unwise
Grammar Answers
- Present perfect tense: “Excessive use of mobile phones and computers can lead to health problems…” (or “It has made communication easier” if slightly rewritten)
- Passive voice: “Health problems are caused by excessive use of mobile phones and computers.”
- Indirect speech: “It was necessary to use technology wisely and maintain a balance.”
- Adjectives: negative, excessive, same, wise
Critical Thinking Answers
- Reduce screen time, exercise regularly, avoid overuse of gadgets
- Opinion-based: Example – Technology is more helpful if used wisely; harmful if overused.
- Summary example: Technology has made life easier but overuse can harm health. Balance and wise usage are important.
Passage 3 – Importance of Water Conservation
Comprehension Answers
- Water is important for life, agriculture, and industries
- Causes of scarcity: overuse, pollution, climate change
- Ways to conserve: rainwater harvesting, reduce wastage, use responsibly
- Main idea: Water is vital and must be conserved
- Advice/warning: “Everyone should contribute to water conservation…”
- Synonym for essential: necessary / vital
Grammar & Vocabulary Answers
- Verbs: is, is, is, are, conserve, can help, should contribute
- Adjectives: important, natural, valuable, growing
- Passive voice: “Water should be conserved by people.”
- Indirect speech: “Everyone was advised to contribute to water conservation.”