Class IX,English

I. Write the correct preposition.                                            (5Marks)

1. Our path was beset ________ difficulties (with, on, by)

2. I have not heard from him ________ a month (for, on, from)

3. I will stand ________ you in this matter (for, with, in)

4. The clerk was openly accused ________ theft (on, with, of)

5. A blind man cannot tell black ________ white (about, from, with)

II. Write the correct tense (Past tense)           (5Marks)

1. He (read) ________ a news paper when I (see) ________ him.

2. I ________ (spend) a lot of money on books yesterday.

3. The teacher (come) ________ in to the library to see what we (do) ________.

4. He (forgot) ________ my name, so I reminded him.

5. He (take) two degrees when he (be) ________ in England.

III. Science has made man’s life quite comfortable. Express your views for or against this statement.                                                                                                                                                 (10 Marks)

IV. Activity      (20 Marks)

V. CW/HW      (10 Marks)