Class 9 English

Chapter 5 Solutions — The World of Limitless Possibilities

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Step-by-step NCERT solutions for The World of Limitless Possibilities (Chapter 5, NCERT Class 9 English) — the full working for every question, not just the final answer. You can also read the The World of Limitless Possibilities textbook chapter.

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Check Your Understanding — The World of Limitless Possibilities (Interview)

1.
Fill in the fact table based on the interview with Dr. Deepa Malik. 1. Diagnosed with spinal tumour at the age of ___ 2. Result of the surgery: ___ 3. Named as one of the 10 most effective para-athletes by: ___ 4. First successful Paralympic event: ___ 5. List of 'firsts':
- (i) ___
- (ii) ___ 6. Awards won:
- (i) ___
- (ii) ___
- (iii) ___ 7. Two things supported by her:
- (i) ___
- (ii) ___
Read the two sets of sentences and choose whether they display fact-opinion or cause-effect. (1)(i) In the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games, I secured the silver medal in the shot-put event. (ii) I feel it was a moment of personal victory and a step forward in changing perceptions. (2)(i) I was diagnosed with a tumour in my spine. (ii) I had a surgery and was told that I would be bound to a wheelchair…
3.
Work in pairs to identify which of these pairs of sentences show cause-effect (1) or fact-opinion (2). Write 1 or 2 in the boxes.
- (i) Dr. Deepa Malik was a member of the Working Group for the Formulation of Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012–17). / It is believed that she contributed greatly to create better sports policies for the persons with disabilities.
- (ii) Paralympics showcases incredible…

Critical Reflection I — Extract-based questions (The World of Limitless Possibilities)

1.
Read the extract and answer the questions …
- (i) Give a reason for the statement: The speaker's decision to transform her life can be likened to the concept of a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly.
- (ii) Why could the speaker switch to para-athletics quite comfortably?
- (iii) Complete the sentence: The speaker calls 2016 Rio Paralympic Games a 'breakthrough moment' because ________.
- (iv) The phrase 'in hindsight' indicates the speaker is: A. curious B. reflective C. determined D. courageous
- (v) List one likely perception the speaker might have changed.
2.
Read the extract and answer the questions …
- (i) Choose the option that lists words describing the tone of the speaker: A. appreciative B. moralistic C. sentimental D. optimistic E. defensive
- (a) A and D
- (b) B, D, and E
- (c) B and C
- (d) A, C, and E
- (ii) Complete the analogy: ability : potential :: preconceived notions : __________
- (iii) True or false: Paralympics is a platform that not only showcases the remarkable abilities of para-athletes but also questions stereotypes.
- (iv) What does 'helped me push boundaries' tell us about the speaker?
- (v) Which phrase from the extract suggests that the speaker was able to transform her life?

Critical Reflection II — Extended questions (The World of Limitless Possibilities)

Explain how Dr. Malik's achievements challenge societal perceptions.
What can be the long-term impact of involving youth in schools and colleges in advocacy with respect to disability?
Rationalise the appropriateness of the title 'The World of Limitless Possibilities' with reference to Dr. Deepa Malik's attitude and achievements.
'Every setback is an opportunity to prove your strength.' How might this be a life lesson for every individual, and not just sportspersons?
Examine how Dr. Deepa Malik's recognition as one of the 10 most inspirational para-athletes globally contributes to the larger discourse on gender equality in sports.
How might Dr. Deepa Malik's thought, 'ability beyond disability', serve as a guideline for success for all future para-athletes?
What have you learnt from this interview, and how can you implement these learnings in your life?

Vocabulary and Structures in Context — The World of Limitless Possibilities

1.
Match the given phrases in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2. Use each phrase in a sentence of your own. 1. defy the odds —
- (i) a time of significant development or discovery 2. a new lease of life —
- (ii) overcome challenges and achieve goals 3. in hindsight —
- (iii) succeed in doing something when most people think it would result in failure 4. breakthrough moment —
- (iv) ability to…
Arrange the movement words in the box on a word cline in increasing order of pace, from the slowest to the fastest: crawl, amble, walk, jog, saunter, dart, sprint, stroll, run, plod, creep.
3.
Match the highlighted verbs in Column 1 with their functions in Column 2. 1. I could hear the audience clapping. 2. It couldn't be helped. 3. I should give it my best shot. 4. I knew if I tried, I would win. Functions:
- (i) promise
- (ii) possibility
- (iii) prediction
- (iv) obligation
- (v) past ability
- (vi) impossibility
Make sentences with the modal verbs in the table, using each of their functions. Mention the function in brackets. (1. could — possibility, unreal ability, request, suggestion; 2. couldn't — inability; 3. should — probability, advice; 4. would — request, past habit.)
5.
Read the two sentences:
- (a) 'You've been listed as one of the 10 most inspirational women para-athletes globally by the International Paralympic Committee.'
- (b) 'I love sports and had been a swimmer too, so I decided to switch to para-athletics.'
- (i) The sentences are in Direct Speech or Reported Speech?
- (ii) They are declarative / interrogative / exclamatory / imperative sentences? (iii)…
Change the conversation between Siya and Tarun to reported speech. Fill in the blanks: Siya: I watched a documentary on the para equestrian event on television last night. Tarun: I didn't know Paralympics has equestrian events. Siya: It does. It was so interesting to watch. Tarun: That's wonderful. So, para equestrians must be training for months for this. Siya: They also have to find and…

Check Your Understanding — Nine Gold Medals (Poem)

1.
Match the words and phrases in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2 (inferred from context in the poem). 1. dashed in the dirt 2. stumbled 3. staggered 4. anguish 5. asphalt Meanings:
- (i) walk or move with difficulty
- (ii) destroyed
- (iii) a hard black substance used to make roads and paths
- (iv) step awkwardly, lose balance and almost fall
- (v) extreme pain or suffering
Identify the gist of each stanza and write the correct stanza number against each description. 1. Spectators cheered participants of different events and waited enthusiastically for the final event to start. 2. All runners dashed ahead as soon as they heard the gun shot; suddenly, one of the athletes tripped and fell on the ground. 3. The race finished with nine athletes holding hands and…
Let us appreciate the poem. 1. Two examples of alliteration from the poem are (i)___ and (ii)___. 2. Give three examples of visual imagery from the poem: (i)___ (ii)___ (iii)___. 3. Give an example of auditory imagery from the poem: (i)___. 4. How does the use of imagery make the poem more appealing? 5. How does the poet's tone change from the beginning to the end of the poem? 6. What is the…

Critical Reflection I — Extract-based questions (Nine Gold Medals)

1.
Read the extract and answer the questions …
- (i) The phrase 'pulled up on their heels' means the runners ___. A. moved aside B. stopped running C. tried to run faster D. jumped ahead
- (ii) Mention one character trait common to all the eight other runners.
- (iii) What is the tone of the poet in these lines?
- (iv) How might the young athlete have felt on being helped by the others?
- (v) Would you consider this incident as a turning point in the poem? If yes, why? If no, why not?
2.
Read the extract and answer the questions …
- (i) How did the nine contestants feel when they reached the finishing line together?
- (ii) Why do you think all the nine contestants were given gold medals?
- (iii) Complete the sentence appropriately: The holding of hands signifies a feeling of ___.
- (iv) The spectators giving a 'standing ovation' indicates that they were ___. A. amazed B. speechless C. distracted D. thoughtful
- (v) Explain the last line of the extract.

Critical Reflection II — Extended questions (Nine Gold Medals)

Describe how the setting established in the first two stanzas of the poem creates a vivid atmosphere for the events that follow.
How do you think the youngest athlete might have felt when he fell?
Why were the athletes eager to begin the race?
What does the transformation of the hundred-yard dash to a walk symbolise?
How might the poem be different if the focus was solely on individual achievement rather than collective support?
How does the poet's use of language and tone enhance the reader's engagement with the poem?
What might be the poet's purpose of writing this poem?

Vocabulary in Context — Nine Gold Medals (Poem)

The phrase 'standing ovation' is an example of an adjective–noun collocation. Identify two other similar examples from the poem.
Complete the table by writing four nouns in Column 2 that collocate with the adjectives in Column 1 (example given: big — disappointment, failure, surprise, decision). 1. big 2. heavy 3. strong 4. large 5. great
Choose the correct adjectives from the box for the underlined words in the sentences below. (positive / noisy / significant / youngest / loud) 1. The littlest athlete was moving at a steady pace. 2. The eight athletes had a smiling attitude. 3. When the athlete fell, he gave a huge cry of pain. 4. The spectators saw a terrible difference in the athletes who had only come to compete. 5. The gaudy…

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