### ENGLISH (IX)

#### A. Complete each of the following sentences by choosing the correct alternative:
1. The name of the Greek Philosopher was:
- (a) Aristotle
- (b) Plato
- (c) Socrates

2. According to the Greek Philosopher, the foundation of a state is:
- (a) the education of its children
- (b) the education of its youngsters
- (c) the education of its voters
- (d) the education of its leaders

3. A learned man can help one:
- (a) in one's vacant mood
- (b) in no way
- (c) in taking some exercise

4. Education provides a man with:
- (a) money to buy his needs
- (b) food to eat
- (c) a house to live in
- (d) wisdom

#### B. True or False
Write 'T' for true and 'F' for false. Provide a supporting sentence from the text for your answer.
1. A poor man has no need for education.
- Supporting Sentence:

2. The learned and their companions are treated with equal respect.
- Supporting Sentence:

#### C. Answer the following questions:
1. In what way does education help an individual?
2. Why should we look forward to meeting a learned man?

#### Grammar and Vocabulary

##### Fill in the blanks with suitable articles and prepositions:
Our ignorance and greed have upset the balance of nature, leading to the extinction of numerous animals.

##### Do as directed:
1. He had seen his elder brother catch his first herring.
2. He said to me, "How was your trip to Kashmir?"
3. The sun shines brightly, and the flower blooms.
4. You must show kindness to the animals.
- [Rewrite the sentence replacing the underlined words with suitable phrasal verbs from the list.]