CBSE Class 9 English Prepositions Worksheet

Prepositions, Conjunctions, and Interjections

1. A preposition shows the relationship of a noun or a pronoun to some other word. Acompound preposition is made up of more than one word.

The trees near our house provide plenty of shade.

The schools were closed because of snow.

2. Common prepositions include these: about, above, according to, across, after, against, along, among, around, as, at, because of, before, behind, below, beneath, beside, besides, between, beyond, but, by, concerning, down, during, except, for, from, in, inside, in spite of, into, like, near, of, off, on, out, outside, over, past, round, since, through, till, to, toward, under, underneath, until, up, upon, with, within, without

3. A conjunction is a word that joins single words or groups of words. A coordinating conjunction joins words or groups of words that have equal grammatical weight.
Correlative conjunctions work in pairs to join words and groups of words of equal weight. A subordinating conjunction joins two clauses in such a way as to make one grammatically dependent on the other.
I want to visit the art gallery and the museum. (coordinating)

Both left and right turns were impossible in the traffic. (correlative)

We go to the park whenever Mom lets us. (subordinating)

COMMON CONJUNCTIONS

Coordinating: and      but      for      nor      or      so      yet
Correlative:     both...and      neither...nor           whether...or
                       either...or       not only...but also
Subordinating:    
after                  as though         since         when
although            because           so that      whenever
as                      before               than         where
as if                   even though     though      wherever
as long as          if                      unless       whether
as soon as         in order that     until          while

4. A conjunctive adverb clarifies a relationship.
Frank loved the old maple tree; nevertheless, he disliked raking its leaves.

5. An interjection is an unrelated word or phrase that expresses emotion or strong feeling.
Look, there are two cardinals at the feeder. Good grief! Are you kidding?

A) Complete the following letter with one suitable in each blank.

Dear Johnny I am sorry (i) ________ my inability to keep an appointment (ii) _________you yesterday. I promised to see you (iii) ______Om-Cineplex (iv)______8.15 p.m. you must have waited (v) _______ me there. I sincerely apologies (vi) __________ you for my absence. Well, let me. Explain what happened. My elder brother met (vii) ________an accident while returning (viii) ________ college. He was (ix) __________ great pain .i had to rush him (x) _________the hospital. Now he is better. I hope you’ll not keep a grudge (xi) ________me for this. Hoping (xii) _________ see you soon.Yours sincerel Jimmy
Answer. (I) for (ii) with (iii) at (iv) at (v) for (vi) with (vii) with (viii) from (ix) in (x) to (xi) from (xii) to

B) Fill in the blank with suitable prepositions:

1.The horse was painted _________john.
2.The train runs ______________Mumbai and New Delhi.
3.She works __________ a coffee plantation.
4. He promised to return __________an hour, but he didn’t.
5.________ last month I haven’t seen her.
6.There was a discussion going on _________the students.
7.Keep the parcel ___________the box.
8.Children like to sit ___________their friends.
9. The drunkard fell ___________an innocent child.
10____________ being canned by the teacher, he was also fined.
11.You must stop writing ____________ten minutes.
12.We sit ______________the dining table for dinner.
13.The student was punished ___________a stick.
14.There is unity _____________the leaders.
5.The snake crawled ___________the hole.
Answer.  (i) by (ii) between (iii) on (iv) in (v) since (vi) among (vii) underneath (viii) beside (ix) upon (x) Besides (xi) within (xii) at (xiii) with (xiv) among (xv) into

C) Fill in the blank with suitable prepositions from those given in brackets:

1.The girl jumped ___________the roof. (to/ from/ of)
2. He put the oranges _________a basket. (upon/ to/ into)
3. The sun went _________the clouds. behind/ on to)
4.Can you tell me the way ______the airport? (to/ in/at)
5. The Republic Day is celebrated ____26^th January every year. (from/ in/ on)
6. They shared the same room __________February to September. (for/ from/ since)
7.They walked _________the green field and reached the bank of the river. (at/ across/for)
8. The naughty boy hid himself ________a tree. (in/ on/ behind)
9. My friend invited me __________his house for dinner. (at/ to/ in)
10. Look, the police is running ___________the culprit. (behind/ after/ with) after
Answer. (i) from. (ii) into (iii) behind (iv) to (v) on (vi) from (vii) across (viii) behind (ix) to (x) after Incorrect correct

(D) The following passage has not been edited. There is one error in each of the lines. Write the incorrect word and the correction against the correct blank number. Remember to underline the word that you have sullied.

1.Nasir Ahmed Soomro is the tallest man on the
2. He is at Taiwan to spend four months living in the Guiness World Record Museum. He is the first record holder
3.Employed as a crowd puller of he museum which has a number
4.From life-size models of Guiness book
5.29 years old Soomro is to become Quite literally a museum exhibit and a sporting ambassador trying to
6.Promote exercise in school children.
Answer. Nasir Ahmad Soomro is the tallest man on the (a) on in World. He is at Taiwan to spend four months living in the (b) at in Guiness World Record Museum. He is the first record holder Employed as a crowd puller of he museum which has a number (c) of for From life-size models of Guiness book (d) from of Personalities. 29 years old Soomro is of to become (e) of out Quite literally a museum exhibit and a sporting ambassador trying to Promote exercise in school children. (f) in among

(E) in the passage given below. One word has been omitted in each line. Write the missing word along with the word that comes before and the word that comes after it in your answer sheet against the correct blank number. Ensure that the word that from your answer is underlined.

1.Spiders are the most fascinating nature’s
2.Smaller creature. Several hundred species
3. Spiders are found India. They are often shy and most are short-sighted. They are quick get away when we come too close. Often they don’t
4. A large number spiders inhabit our Environment the females only two kinds
5. Are know be dangerous. Many of the deadly looking spiders do not harm us.
6. So there is no justification at all the Superstitious beliefs regarding the spiders.
Answer. Spiders are the most fascinating / nature’s (a) fascinating of Smaller creatures. Several hundred species/ (b) species of Spiders Spiders are found/ India. They are often sky (c) found in India And most are short-sighted. They are quick/ get (d) quick to get Away when we come too close. Often they don’t Sting. A large number/ spiders inhabit our (e) number of Spiders Environment. /the females only two kinds (f) environment. Among the Are known / be dangerous. Many of (g) know to be The deadly looking spiders do not harm us. So there is no justification at all the (h) all for the Superstitious beliefs regarding the spiders.

Measuring the Earth’s Circumference

Over two thousand years ago, this Greek mathematician, astronomer, and geographer estimated the circumference of the Earth with surprising accuracy.
By some accounts, he was off by only a few hundred miles. What was his name?
To answer the question, fi nd the adjective phrase in each sentence below.Write the letter beneath each underlined adjective phrase in the space above its sentence number at the bottom of the page.

1. The civilization of ancient Greece flourished nearly 2,500 years ago.
                                     N                                                R
Answer. N

2. Long ago Greek thinkers studied the mysteries of the world.
           I                                                                              A
Answer. A

3. They tirelessly sought knowledge about life.
                E                                               R
Answer. R

4. Many discoervies of the ancient Greeks were truly remarkable.
                                        H                                                   T
Answer. H

5. Theirs was a brilliant age of exceptional achievement.
                                  U                       O
Answer. O

6. They invented myths about things they could not hope to understand.
                                             T                                       S
Answer. T

7. We still tell these stories of heroes and gods.
                    N                             S
Answer. S

8. Our modern society owes a great deal to the ancient Greeks.
                                                     A                          E
Answer. O

Unique Weather Phenomenon

These weather phenomena occur almost nowhere else other than in North America, especially the United States. What are they?
To answer the question, fi nd the adverb phrase in each sentence below. Write the letter beneath each underlined adverb phrase in the space above its sentence number at the bottom of the page. You will need to reverse the letters.

1. Many different kinds of weather are found throughout the United States.
                                        E                                             A
Answer. A

2. Damage of incredible scale can result from some storms.
                                   I                                     R
Answer. R

3. Massive storms with frightening power can spread across several states.
                                        O                                                          E
Answer. E

4. Tasha’s family lives near the coast, where hurricanes are a danger.
                                           N                                                   S
Answer. N

5. When a hurricane threatens, they prepare for the storm.
                     M                                                        S
Answer. S

6. If necessary, the family will go to a safe place.
        A                                                   O
Answer. O

7. They can stay with Tasha’s grandmother, who lives a hundred miles from the coast.
                                T                                                                  H
Answer. T

8. Great storms almost always come with heavy precipitation and powerful winds.
                                     R                                           D
Answer. D

Watch Out for High Tide

Rising about seventy feet, the highest tide in the world occurs in southeastern Canada. Where exactly does this tide occur?
To answer the question, fi nd an adjective or adverb phrase in the sentences below. In the parentheses after each sentence, a specifi c phrase and a letter are called for. Find the letter in the phrase, then write the letter in the space above its sentence number at the bottom of the page. The fi rst one is done for you. You will need to divide the letters into words.

1. The tides around the world are caused by the moon. (adverb phrase, ninth letter)
Answer. N (by the moon)

2. The waters of the oceans are affected by the moon’s gravity. (adjective phrase, sixth letter)
Answer. O (of the oceans)

3. The changes of the tides vary around the world. (adverb phrase, sixth letter)
Answer. D (around the world)

4. The difference between high and low tide is great in some places. (adjective phrase, fi rst letter)
Answer. B (between high and low tide)

5. The boats of careless sailors can be stranded during low tide. (adverb phrase, second letter)
Answer. U (during low tide)

6. People of ancient times were puzzled by the falling and rising water. (adverb phrase, sixth letter)
Answer. F (by the falling and rising water)

7. Captains of old sailing vessels would leave with the outgoing tide. (adjective phrase, seventh letter)
Answer. A (of old sailing vessels)

8. Ships of today still sail with the tide whenever possible. (adjective phrase, seventh letter)
Answer. Y (of today)

1.Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions :

1. We are waiting____________our result.
2. Mr.Mathur lives___the river.
3. The lion jumped_______the well.
4. Many people suffered _________malaria.
5.Ruchi sat________the table to take her lunch.

2. Fill in the blanks with suitable pronouns:

1. ___________am sorry if ________have hurt you.
2.The teacher told Mohan__________should obey_________.
3.Neha dreeses_________beautifully for the party.
4.__________school is famous for___________good results.
5.___________should not laugh at_______________.
6.Who are __________dancers?

3. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs given in the bracket:

1. This girl__________his work sincerely.(do)
2. My neighbours dog_____________loudly at night.(bark)
3.The Rajdhani express _____________ Agra late in the evening.(reach)
4.When the clock__________ten I _________to bed.(strike,go)
5.We ________our uniform when we_________to school.(wear,go)

4.Join these pairs of sentences, using the word given in the bracket:

1. It was not raining. We did not play football.(though)
2.He gobbled up the food. He did not eat for four days.(for)
3.Fruits and vegetables are in short supply.The truckers have gone on strike.(because)
4.The assembly is over.Go to your class.(after)
5.She continued to dance.The music was playing.(while)

1.Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions :

1. We are waiting____________our result.

2. Mr.Mathur lives___the river.

3. The lion jumped_______the well.

4. Many people suffered _________malaria.

5.Ruchi sat________the table to take her lunch.

2..Fill in the blanks with suitable pronouns:

1. ___________am sorry if ________have hurt you.

2.The teacher told Mohan__________should obey_________.

3.Neha dreeses_________beautifully for the party.

4.__________school is famous for___________good results.

5.___________should not laugh at_______________.

6.Who are __________dancers?

3. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs given in the bracket:

1. This girl__________his work sincerely.(do)

2. My neighbours dog_____________loudly at night.(bark)

3.The Rajdhani express _____________ Agra late in the evening.(reach)

4.When the clock__________ten I _________to bed.(strike,go)

5.We ________our uniform when we_________to school.(wear,go)

4.Join these pairs of sentences, using the word given in the bracket:

1. It was not raining. We did not play football.(though)

2.He gobbled up the food. He did not eat for four days.(for)

3.Fruits and vegetables are in short supply.The truckers have gone on strike.(because)

4.The assembly is over.Go to your class.(after)

5.She continued to dance.The music was playing.(while)