KPS 2017-18
CLASS VIII ENGLISH
REVISION ASSIGNMENT- 1
Q1. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:
Cricket is a global passion, played everywhere from Test match arenas to village greens, tropical beaches and dusty back lots. Cricket is the world's second most popular spectator sport after football. 2. The origin of cricket is somewhere in the Dark Ages. All research concedes that the game derived from a very old, widespread and uncomplicated pastime by which one player served up an object, be it a small piece of wood or a ball, and another hit it with a suitably fashioned club. Cricket was first recorded in 16th-century England, and it was played in grammar schools, farm communities and everywhere in between. But things really took off when 18th-century nobles realised it was a great sport. 3. The oldest surviving set of cricket laws date from 1744 – printed on a handkerchief, naturally. It's now in the MCC Museum at Lord’s in London. The oldest permanent fixture is the annual Eton v Harrow match, played since 1805. A young Lord Byron turned out for Harrow in the first match, though history doesn't record how poetic – or “mad, bad and dangerous” – his bowling was. 5. The first international match was in 1877 when Australia beat England in Melbourne. The match was dubbed a “Test”, since the gruelling nature of playing over five days was deemed the ultimate “test” for any side. But it was Australia’s first win on English soil – in 1882 at The Oval in London – that led to matches between the two nations being christened the Ashes. Following the defeat, newspapers published an obituary mourning “the death of English cricket”, adding that “the body will be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia”. 6. A One Day International (ODI) is a form of limited overs cricket, played between two teams with international status, in which each team faces a fixed number of overs, usually 50. The Cricket World Cup is played in this format. The international one-day game is a late twentieth-century development. The first ODI was played on 5 January 1971 between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Attempt a of the following questions on the basis of the passage you have read.
i. According to the passage, how did the game of Cricket originate?
ii. Where can we find the oldest sets of Cricket laws? iii. Which match did Lord Byron play?
iv. When was the first international match played?
v. Which countries played that match?
vi. Why were the matches between Australia and England titled “The Ashes”?
vii. In which format is the Cricket world cup played ? viii. When did the ODIs begin?
ix. Which word in paragraph no.5 means the same as ‘exhausting’?
Q2.Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:
1. Politeness has been well defined as benevolence in trifles. It is the desire to put those whom we meet perfectly at their ease, and save them from every kind of petty discomfort and annoyance. The limited part of benevolence called politeness requires only an inclination to make them happy temporarily, while they are in our presence, and when this can be done without any sacrifice on our part or only with a slight sacrifice of personal comfort.
2. Politeness is said to be one of the important characteristics of civilised person. Politeness is the art of choosing among your thoughts. It must be implemented in every walk of life. When we deal with people elder to us we are polite. But, an honest polite person is polite with everyone, people of lower status, workers and even children. Not only with humans but also with animals we must be polite as they are our helpers.
3. Politeness is a skill. Like any other skill, you can master it with practice. The greatest enemy of politeness is ego. To be a polite person, you have to sacrifice your ego. It is difficult for an egoist to be polite. You have to imply politeness in your thinking, speech and actions. Actions work more than words. Polite actions will give fine results. Politeness will reduce your stress and boost you to be productive. Apart from your present benefits, you protect your future. Being polite makes you mentally healthy. In our daily life we come across many incidents with people nearby and ourselves.
4. Different rules of behavior have to be observed, accordingly as we are in the street or in the drawingroom, at home or at school, in the company of friends or of strangers. There is also to be considered the great diversity of social etiquette which distinguishes one country from another.
5. Politeness, besides being a duty that we owe to others, is a valuable possession for ourselves. It costs nothing, and yet may in many cases bring much profit. The great advantage of this excellence of conduct was very clearly expressed by Dr. Johnson, when he said that the difference between a well-bred and an ill- bred man is that one immediately attracts your liking, the other your dislike. (378 words)
On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer the following questions in about 30-40 words each :
- Why is politeness called as limited part of benevolence?
- List some of the persons we should be polite to?
- Why is it difficult for an egoist to be polite?
- What are the benefits of being polite?
- Which rules of behavior are to be observed?
3. Read the following poem carefully:
Four seasons fill the measure of the year;
There are four seasons in the mind of man:
He has his lusty Spring when fancy clear
Takes in all beauty with an easy span;
He has his Summer, when luxuriously
Spring’s honey cud of youthful thought he loves
To ruminate, and by such dreaming high
Is nearest unto heaven: quite coves
His soul has in its Autumn, when his wings
He furleth close; contended so to look
On mist in idleness- to let fair things
Pass by unheeded as a threshold brook.
He has his winter too of pale misfeature,
Or else he would forgo his mortal nature.
In this poem man’s mind is compared to:
(a) seasons
(b) nature
(c) spring
(d) winter
2) How many seasons are there in the mind of man? (a) four (b) three (c) five (d) two 3) ‘ruminate’ means:
(a) to think seriously
(b) to chew slowly as cow do
(c) to depend on
(d) to be melancholy
4) Winter, in this poem symbolizes:
(a) misfortune
(b) weakness/debility
(c) death
(d) darkness
5) Line three in the poem describes:
(a) lust
(b) youthfulness/zest/energy
(c) spring of one’s life
(d) flowering Answers
KALKA PUBLIC SCHOOL 2017-2018
ENGLISH CLASS – VIII
REVISION ASSIGNMENT – 2
Q.1. Write a letter to the Editor of a daily newspaper showing your concern about the reckless driving and the increase in number of accidents in your city in 150-200 words.
FORMAT OF A FORMAL LETTER
Sender’s Address
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Date- 1 January,2018
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The Editor
The Times Of India
K.G. Marg
New Delhi-48
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Subject:-
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Sir
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper I (your name) a concerned citizen would like to show my concern towards the reckless driving and its effects.
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I hope the concerned authorities take stringent steps to check the speed limit through the CCTV cameras and make some strict laws to punish the defaulters so, as to enable the residents to have a safe life in the city.
Yours sincerely
Name
Q.2.Write a letter to your friend who is living in a hostel and has not done well in his academics and is really depressed. Suggest him to be optimistic and work hard for the future as this is not the last time.
FORMAT OF A FORMAL LETTER
Sender’s Address
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Date- 1 January,2018
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Dear friend
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(2ndPara)
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(3rd Para)
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Your friend
Name
Q.3. Write a story that ends with the following words in 150 – 200 words.
(i) ______On that day I learnt as lesson of my life. “Better remain alone than in a bad company”.
(ii) A ship’s crew took me aboard and we sailed on till fate brought us to ______.
KALKA PUBLIC SCHOOL 2017-2018
ENGLISH CLASS – VIII
REVISION ASSIGNMENT – 3
Q.1. Change the following sentences into indirect speech.
1.Rajat said to Ritik, “Your father came yesterday.”
2.Father said to me, “You can come with me today.”
3.She said to Gita, “My book has been lost.”
4.She said to me, “Are you happy here?”
5.My brother said to me, “When will the train arrive?”
6.Sohan asked Rekha, “How will you solve this problem?”
7.She said to her mentor, “Please do not say anything else.”
8.My father said, “Don’t loose heart.”
9.Ravi told his friend, “You must consult a doctor.”
10.Rahul said, “What a pleasant surprise!”
11.She told me, “What a horrible sight!”
12.The boys said, “Bravo! We have won the match.”
13.The driver said, “This bus does not stop at Gopalpur.”
14.Rita said to Sita, “I was waiting for you.”
15.David said to Ruth, “Have you had your lunch?”
Q.2. Fill in the blanks with correct preposition.
1. I sat ______my desk till morning.
2. It has been raining ______evening.
3. ______all her faults, she is my friend.
4. He won the match ______ease.
5. I am grateful ______you.
6. She was angry ______me ______lying to her.
7. Nothing can prevent him ______winning.
8. My uncle is famous ______his poetry.
9. My mother is ______my going for a trip.
10. You are prohibited ______going near the river.
Q.3. Fill in the brackets with the correct form of verb given in the brackets.
1. Whenever she ______(feel) upset with her husband, she ______(telephone) her sister Sonika. She ______(be) not only her sister but also her best friend.As soon as she ______(receive) her message, she ______(rush) to her place.
2. The hare ______(be) a tiny creature but his head ______(be) too full of what people ______(call) grey matter. He ______(think) and ______(think). There ______(have) to be some way of ______(get) rid of the cruel tiger. He ______(decide) that whenever his chance ______(come) to go. He ______(will) give him an altogether different treat.
Q.4. Editing the passage.
1. There was a king. He used to ask three question ______
of all the people who came to him. The ______
first question is: Who is the best of all humans?
The second was: What is a best time? And ______
the third: What is the best in all actions? ______
The king was very anxious to know a answer ______
to these questions. One day he want to a forest
and was moving about the hills or plains. ______
He saw a ashram and wanted to take some rest there. ______
KALKA PUBLIC SCHOOL 2017-18
CLASS VIII ENGLISH
REVISION ASSIGNMENT-4
Answer the following questions in brief (30-40 words).
Q1. Why it is sweeter for the sailors to go to the sea and what is the significance of sea in their lives?
Q2.Why do the sailors have to hasten and how does sea gull lead
them?
Q3.What kind of relationship was shared between Dr. Watson and Sherlock Holmes?
Q4.How did Helen’s sister met her tragic end?
Q5.Describe the ‘speckled band’?
Q6.How did the creature become the fashion and to what it being compared to?
Q7.Explain, ‘What was capable of moving very quickly’?
Q8.What is the similarity between the Nelson’s Column and the tentacle of the jelly fish ?
Q9.Who was Malcom and what role he had to play?
Q10. Why were the people on earth forced to leave the place?
Q11.Describe KalpanaChawla’s experience of her stay in the orbit?
Q12.Was it an easy road for KalpanaChawla’s to become an astronaut why?
Q13.What was so special about the night for the astronomer?
Q14.What is the central message of the poem ‘When I heard the learn’d astronomer?
Q15.Compare and contrast the character of Portia, Antonio, and Shylock?
Q16.What did the Portia do to turn the table in favour of Antonio?
Q17.What is the concept of ‘Mercy’ as described by Portia?
Q18.Briefly describe the special qualities of the poet’s mother?
Q19.How did the villagers and his father help the port’s mother?
Long answer questions (120-150 words)
Q1.Character of Dr Roylott ?
Q2.Character and qualities of KalpanaChawla ?
Q3.Role of villagers and father in curing the mother?
REVISION ASSIGNMENT- 5
Q.1 EDITTING
1. The king reached a ashram. A sadhu ______
was watering some plants. A sadhu saw that ______
a king was tired. He stopped watering ______
the plants; ran up to the king or gave ______
him some fruits and cold water. On that ______
time, a wounded man with bruises all
over the body is ______
brought to an ashram by another sadhu. ______
The first sadhu saw this, he go to the ______
injured and cleaned their wounds, and gave
him some herbs. ______
Q.2. Omitting the passage.
1. There was great sage called
Gautama in ancient ______
India. He had number of disciples.
He called ______
all of them and said, “I am worried
about cattle ______
of hermitage. I am unable to bear
the sight ______
the suffering these dumb creatures.
These cows ______
have be driven to a distant place where ______
there is pasture and plenty of water. I ______
will happy if one of you could volunteer ______
to undertake task. You can bring
them back ______
after drought is over.”
Long reading text
Q.1. Write a short note on the theme of Twelfth Night. Also write a brief character of Viola , Orsino and Olivia.
Q.2. Write a brief summary of the play Romeo Juliet. Who is your favourite character and why?
Q.3. Write about any two important co-incidences in the story.