Class-8 English Reader (Special), Revision Exercise-1 / M.P. Board

Revision Exercise - 1

Read and Learn

passion,  gloomy,  savage,  disability,   agony,  splendour, amiable,  spartan,  extreme,  fascinated,  furious, trudge, menacingly, commemorate, whine, graciously

Word Power

Match the following opposites:

Word	Opposite Word
Encourage	cheerful
clumsy	deep
success	narrow
even	nervous
gloomy	tame
fertile	graceful
dead	discourage
shallow	alive
bold	uneven
broad	failure

Ans-

Word	Opposite Word
encourage	discourage
clumsy	graceful
success	failure
even	uneven
gloomy	cheerful
fertile	infertile
dead	alive
shallow	deep
bold	nervous
broad	narrow

Choose appropriate words from the box and fill in the blanks to complete the sentences:

licence,  chairmanship,  surgeon,  artist,  praised,  satpura,  beneficial,  stretched

1.    The doctor who specialises in surgical operations is called a surgeon.

2.    Kathakali is a performing art. The expressions of the artist in Kathakali are praiseworthy.

3.    He stretched and yawned lazily.

4.    Herbal medicines are of great benefit. Fried food is not beneficial for health.

5.    You can't drive without a licence.

6.    Everybody praised Anu for her achievement.

7.    The Narmada flows between the Vindhyachal and the Satpura mountains.

8.    The meeting was held on a hilltop under the chairmanship of Akela, the lone wolf.

 Comprehension

1.    What should we do when things seem worst?

Ans- We must not quit when things seem worst.

2.    What was Sheikh Chilli's plan?

Ans- Sheikh chilli’s plan was to buy a cow when he gets some money.

3.    What did Abdul Kalam’s family do for their living?

Ans- Abdul Kalam’s family made its living by ferrying pilgrims between Dhanushkhodi and Rameshwaram.

4.    What is Maheshwar famous for?

Ans- Maheshwar is famous for the scenic beauty of the Ghat of Narmada where the humble palace of Devi Ahilya Bai stands.

5.    What is the meaning of Narmada?

Ans- The meaning of ‘Narmada’ is ‘one who soothes and gives pleasure to all’.

6.    What did the law of the Jungle forbid? Why?

Ans- The Law of Jungle forbade every beast to kill and eat man because man-killing led to retaliatory hunting of wild animals. It also made beasts mangy and toothless.

7.    What was the price at which the cub was bought by the wolves’ pack?

Ans- The cub was bought to the Wolves Pack at the price of a bull and on Baloo’s good words.

8.    What brought a change in Sharad’s view of disability?

Ans- The journey in train with children who were going to participate in Abilympics changes Sharad’s view of disability.

9.    When and where were the first International Abilympics held?

Ans- The First International Abilympics was held in Tokyo in 1981.

10.  What was the name of the girl who had the face of an angel?

Ans-  The name of the girl who had the ‘face of an angel’ as Angel.

11.  What is never to be treated as a mock and why?

 Ans- Disability should not be treated as a mock because there is nothing one can not do.

12.  How did Abdul Kalam learn that perseverance makes miracles?

Ans- Abdul Kalam’s teacher’s wife who refused to serve food to him, served lunch to him very happily the very next week. From this incident he learnt that perseverence makes miracles.

 Word Power

Match the column A with column B.

A	B
The lifeline of Madhya Pradesh	very small
a lot of difficulties	one who designs buildings
very little	the Narmada
tint	one who pays rent to live in a house
architect	many problems
tenant	colour

Ans- 

A	B
The lifeline of Madhya Pradesh	the Narmada
a lot of difficulties	many problems
very little	very small
tint	colour
architect	one who designs buildings
tenant	one who pays rent to live in a house

Let's Learn

Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.

among, in, at, on, to, between, into, you, from, for, with, off

1.    The books are on the table.

2.     He was rewarded with the medal.

3.     he died of fever.

4.     she lives close to my house.

5.     They distributed the bananas among the students.

6.     He jumped into the river.

7.     He has applied for a job.

8.     Ramu lives in a village.

9.     Mohan borrowed money from me.

10.  They laughed at him.

11.  Raju was sitting between Mohan and Sohan.

12.  We can't see the sun at night.

 Insert the articles (a, an, the)  wherever necessary.

1.    Rich are not always happy.

The rich are not always happy.

2.     Apple is fruit.

 Apple is a fruit.

3.     Earth moves around sun.

 The earth moves around the sun.

4.     Elephant is biggest animal on earth.

 Elephant is the biggest animal on earth.

5.     Sunday is first day of week.

 Sunday is the first day of the week.

6.    Give me hundred rupees.

     Give me a hundred rupees.

7.     Raju is honest boy.

 Raju is an honest boy.

8.     Ramayan is holy book of Hindus.

 Ramayan is the holy book of Hindus.

9.     Taj Mahal is in Agra.

      The Taj Mahal is in Agra.

10.  This is table.

This is a table.

 Let's Read

A lily of a day 

Is fairer far in May,

Although it falls and dies at night

It was the plant and flower of light,

In small proportions we just beauties see;

And in short measures life may perfect be.

Q.1 Who is fairer in May?

Ans-  Lily is fairer in May.

Q.2 Write the rhyming words of the poem.

Ans-   day - may

          night - light

          see - be

Q.3 What happens to a lily in one night?

Ans- A lily falls and dies in one night.

Q. 4 What do we see in small proportion?

Ans- We see beauties (good deeds) in small proportions.

Q. Give a suitable title to the poem .

Ans- “The Lily of a Day’ is a suitable title to the poem.

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below it:

Once upon a time a lion decided to go to war. He summoned his ministers and commanded all the animals in the forest to come before him. 

The lion’s subjects all presented themselves and the lion issued the orders: ‘Elephant you are the largest.’  You will carry the guns and all the supplies. You, fox, are very sly, so you will help me draw up the plans for the battle. You monkey, nimble and good at climbing trees, will act as lookout. Bear, you’re strong and agile, so you’ll climb the fortress walls and scare the enemy.

Amongst those present were also a rabbit and a donkey. When the king's ministers saw them, they shook their heads, and then one of them said, “ Sir , I don't think that donkey will make a good soldier. He’s easily frightened.” The lion looked at the donkey and remarked, “ He brays louder than I roar. He’ll be the trumpet that will rally the troops.”

The ministers then pointed to the rabbit and said, “ He is even more nervous than the donkey.” The lion went over to the rabbit and said, “ You’ve learned to be faster than others to survive so you’ll act as my messenger.”

Then, turning to the crowd, he said, “Everyone can help the common cause as best he is able!”

Q.1 Who called his ministers?

Ans- Lion called his ministers.

Q.2 What do you mean by subjects in this passage?

Ans- ‘Subject’ in this passage means ‘all animals in the forest’.

Q.3 What work was allotted to the monkey?

Ans- Monkey was asked to work as look out.

Q.4 Who carried messages?

Ans- Rabbit carries messages.

Q.5 Who used his voice as a trumpet for the troops?

Ans- Donkey used his voice as a trumpet for the troops.

Q.6 What was the task allotted to the fox?  Why?

Ans- The fox was allotted the task of helping lion to draw up the plans for the battle because he was very sly.

Q.7 Write the adjectives which have been used for the following animals-

a.     Monkey nimble

b.    Bear        strong and agile

c.     Elephant   largest

d.    Rabbit      faster

Let’s Write

Write a paragraph based on the village scene by using the words given below-

(mountain-top, peak, valley, foot of the mountain, river-bank, graze, small houses, trees, bridge, clouds, birds in the sky etc.)

Start like this-

There is a flag at the peak. At the foot of the mountain we can see some small houses. Flying birds and the clouds sailing above the mountain valley look very beautiful. Cows are grazing in the fields. Village children are playing happily around the trees.

Imagine you are a guest in your friend’s house. Write a paragraph in your own words about your stay there. You may use the hints given below.

(i) the house and its surroundings

(ii) your room

(iii) electricity

(iv) food-its cooking- who did it?

(v) what you and your friend did in the evening

(vi) any unusual happening

(vi) would you like to go there again- reason for this

I went to my friend’s guest house during last weekend. It was a pleasant experience. We stayed together in a room. We cooked freshly plucked vegetables from the farm. The taste of the food was awesome. In the evening, we played gilli-danda with village children. A stray dog became our friend and slept in our room at night. I would like to go there again to experience the peace of mind away from this crowded city environment. 

You are Anand Sharma, a student of class VIII. Write an application to the Headmaster of your school requesting him to change your section.

To,

The Principal,

Govt. School,

Agra

Nov 30, 2019

Sir,

I am a student of Class VIII B of your school. I shall be highly obliged if you kindly allow me to change my section from B to A. My cousin is in section A and we study together at home. If I am transferred to section A, I will be able to do much better in studies.

I am sure, you will grant my request.

Thanking you,

Your Obediently,

Anand Sharma

Class- VIII B

You are Anusha Sharma, write a letter to your friend Rita inviting her to spend the summer vacation with you.

120, Arena Society,

Jawahar Nagar,

Bhopal

11^th Nov. 2019

Dear Rita,

I am very glad that our winter vacation is going to start soon. I am planning to spend some days in my village at my grand-mother’s house. I would like to invite you to spend some days with us in the village environment.

Away from this crowded city, the rural environment will give you refreshed mind. My parents will also be very happy on your stay with us. Looking forward to your acceptance of this proposal.

Convey my regards to uncle and aunty.

Your loving friend,

Anusha Sharma 

Write a summary of the poem ‘Don’t Quit’ or ‘Trees are the kindest Things I know’.

Summary of the poem ‘Don’t Quit’

'Don't Quit' is an inspirational poem by Quinton Howell. It talks about perseverance. It urges the reader to keep trying in every situation, because you never know which blow by the hammer may break the stone. The poet uses many instances of misfortune like low funds, debts, needs, failures, slow pace, etc. to say that none of these is a good enough reason to stop. He says that we never know how close one might be to one's goal. In spite of how tired one might be of the journey, the poet urges the reader to take rest and continue, but never quit.  

  

Trees are the Kindest Thing I Know 

Poet Harry Behn tells that the trees are the kindest things on the earth that he knows. When we are tires of walking on a hot day, we stop under the shade of a tree. Trees help us in many ways and protect our environment. Trees do not harm any creature. They serve the mankind without expecting anything in return.

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