If Class 9 English Words and Expressions 1 unit 4

 






If Class 9 English Words and Expressions 1 unit 4 


1. What is the central theme of the poem "If—" by Rudyard Kipling?

  • A) Triumph over adversity
  • B) Loyalty to friends
  • C) Pursuit of wealth
  • D) Romantic love

2. According to the poem, how should one respond to being hated?

  • A) Retaliate with hate
  • B) Ignore it completely
  • C) Avoid the haters
  • D) Resist the urge to hate back

3. What does Kipling describe as "two impostors"?

  • A) Love and hate
  • B) Triumph and disaster
  • C) Truth and lies
  • D) Dreams and reality

4. According to the poem, what should one do with their winnings?

  • A) Give them away to others
  • B) Save them for a rainy day
  • C) Invest them wisely
  • D) Risk them again in life's challenges

5. What quality does the poem emphasize in dealing with setbacks?

  • A) Persistence
  • B) Avoidance
  • C) Denial
  • D) Surrender

6. What does the poet advise regarding dreams?

  • A) Pursue them relentlessly
  • B) Make them the center of your life
  • C) Control them
  • D) Do not let them master you

7. How does the poem suggest one should treat both triumph and disaster?

  • A) Celebrate triumph and ignore disaster
  • B) Treat both as temporary and misleading
  • C) Avoid both at all costs
  • D) Treat triumph as permanent and disaster as temporary

8. What does "sinew" symbolize in the poem?

  • A) Physical strength
  • B) Emotional resilience
  • C) Mental toughness
  • D) None of the above

9. According to the poem, how should one respond to criticism and betrayal?

  • A) Seek revenge
  • B) Ignore it
  • C) Reflect on one's actions
  • D) Accept it calmly and continue with determination

10. What does the phrase "Hold on" primarily signify in the poem?

  • A) Physical endurance
  • B) Mental fortitude
  • C) Emotional stability
  • D) All of the above

11. What virtue does the poem emphasize when dealing with different social classes?

  • A) Humility
  • B) Ambition
  • C) Arrogance
  • D) Indifference

12. What does the poet mean by "the unforgiving minute"?

  • A) A minute without forgiveness
  • B) A brief but crucial moment
  • C) A harsh period of time
  • D) A time for reflection

13. What does the poem suggest about the value of time?

  • A) Time is endless
  • B) Time is relative
  • C) Time should be filled with meaningful actions
  • D) Time is a burden

14. What is the ultimate reward, according to the poem?

  • A) Material wealth
  • B) Respect from others
  • C) Mastery over oneself
  • D) Love and friendship

15. What does Kipling imply by saying "Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it"?

  • A) Ownership of the world
  • B) Dominance over nature
  • C) Control over destiny
  • D) Achievement of personal growth and success

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