CENTRAL MODERN SCHOOL , BARANAGAR

CLASS IX SESSION- 2021-2022

SUBJECT : ENGLISH 1

LESSON PLAN FOR 29th APRIL, 2021.

TOPIC- GRAMMAR

PORTION FOR THE DAY- PRACTICE PAPER 2 (QUESTION 5 a. )

Guidelines :

In this question , a passage with blanks is set. Beside each blank, a verb is given in brackets. You are
expected to fill in each blank with the correct form of the verb given in the brackets.

 Read the passage carefully.

 Form a clear idea about the tenses that have been used in the passage and accordingly fill in
the blanks.

The instructions given for question 5 (a) states that blank is to be filled with the correct form of the
word given in the brackets. The word ‘verb’ is not mentioned. However, it must be kept in mind that
only the appropriate verb forms are accepted as answers to this question.

Be careful while identifying the correct form of the verb. Remember, the form of the verb depends
on the number (singular or plural ) and person (1st, 2nd and 3rd ) of the noun whose action the verb
denotes and the time when the action takes plce, i.e., in the past, present and future.

Remember : become, became, will become are not forms of the verb ‘be’. These three are forms of
the verb ‘become’. Forms of the verb ‘be’ are :

Present tense : is, are, am

Past tense : was, were

Future tense : will be, shall be.

Verbs with modal auxiliaries such as can, could, may , might etc. should be avoided while answering
this question.

Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct form of the word given in brackets. Do not copy
the passage, but write in correct serial order the word or phrase appropriate to the blank space.

A psychology professor ___ (walk) around on a stage with a glass of water in her hand and asked, ‘
How heavy is this glass of water that I am ___ (hold)?’ students ____ (shout) out answers ___ (range)
from twenty-five grams to two hundred grams.

She replied, ‘From my perspective , the absolute weight of this glass doesn’t matter. It all ____ (
depend ) on how long I hold it. If I hold it. If I hold it for a minute or two, it’s fairly light. If I hold it for
an hour straight, its weight ___ (may) make my arm ache a little. If I hold it for a day straight, my arm
will become completely numb ___ (force) me to drop the glass to the floor. In each case, the weight
of the glass doesn’t change, ut the ___ (long) I hold it, the heavier it feels to me.’

Our stresses and worries in life are like this glass of water. Think about them for a while and nothing
___(happen). But the longer you think the larger they become.
- Practise Tenses…….
- Do the work in fair exercise book.
- Submission date of exercise books on 29th April, 2021 from 11 am to 1pm.
- Practice promotes perfection.
Converse in English with family and friends, read good English material and watch
enlightening English programmes.
- Important practice- Always wear a face-mask even when at home. Be habituated and stay
healthy.