Directorate of Education GNCT of Delh

Subject: Social Science Worksheet: 22 Date: 28/08/21

Class: IX Name of Student……………………… Name of Class Teacher…...……………..
Broader meaning of Democracy
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In this chapter we have tried to understand democracy by identifying the features and merits of it and arrived at a
decision that rule of the representatives, elected by the people, is called democracy.
 Even in those countries, which we call democratic, all the people do not rule but majority is allowed to take
decisions on behalf of all the people.
 The rule of majority too is done through their elected representatives.
Why rule by the Representatives?

 Modern democracies involve such a large number of people that it is physically impossible for them to sit
together and take a collective decision.
 Even if they could, the citizens neither have the time, the desire or the skills to take part in all the decisions.

Democracy at
different levels
One leader decide Teacher allow students
(give a thought)
everything in any to speak and ask
party. questions in the class.
Major decisions in family is
taken by the head of the
family or collectively by the
family members?

In reality a democratic decisions involves consultation with and consent of all those who are affected by that
decision. Means those who are not powerful have the same importance in the decisions making as those who are
powerful. This is equally applied to a government or a family or any other organization.

Democracy and Citizens:-

 The decision making process should be democratic in an Ideal democracy. What we do as citizens can
make a difference in making our country more or less democratic. This is the strength and the weakness
too of democracy. The fate of the country depends not just on what the rulers do, but mainly on what
we, as citizens, do.
 Such type of things distinguishes and makes democracy superior from other form of governments like
monarchy, dictatorship or one-party rule and makes citizens active and partner.

Q1. Who are the elected representatives in democracy?

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Q2. Why ruled by the elected representatives in democracy?
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Q3. Explain about the process of taking decisions in a democratic way?
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Q4. According to you what contribution of citizens to making better democracy?
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 Directorate of Education GNCT of Delhi
Subject: English Worksheet: 22 Date: 28/08/2021
Class: IX Name of Student……………………… Name of Class Teacher…...……………..
Grammar- MODALS

. Modal auxiliary are verbs such as can, must, could, would, etc. which are used with main verb to express
ability, possibility, permission, necessity, obligation, advise. The general rule is
they cannot be used alone , they are always used with main verb.

For example- She can swim properly.

 can- modal auxiliary

 swim – main verb.

Let’s learn more about modals and its uses from the chart given below .

Modal Verb Type Examples

Mridu can drive a car.
Can, Could Ability
He could paint well with watercolors.
I left my book at home. Can I borrow your book?
Can, Could, May Permission Could you please give me a glass of water?
May I borrow your red pen?
Should Advice One should wash one's hands regularly to avoid any infection.
You must study regularly to get good marks.
Must, Have to Obligation
We have to walk fast, or we’ll miss the bus.
Riya may be visiting us on Sunday.
Sky looks black, it might rain heavily.
Might, May, Could, Can Possibility
He could have scored well.
We can easily learn to dance.
Fill in the blanks using appropriate modals:

1. Marie’s Grandfather __________ read story book to her. (can/could).

2. Evelyn Glennie _______________ sense certain notes in different parts of her body. (may/could)

3. Doctor advised that Evelyn ____________be fitted with hearing aids. (should/might)

4. Evelyn _____ delight her audiences with her performance. (Can/ could)

5. If we do not hire a cab, we _______ miss the plane. ( may, might)

6. To drive a car one ___________ learn driving (should / must)

7. You __________ slow down your speed when you are driving through a school zone. (have to / must)

8. I missed my breakfast today, _____________ I please share your sandwich? ( may/ might )

9. Rohan love music, he ___________ learn to play guitar. (may, might)

10. We ________ finish our task on time to get a break. (have to, has to)

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