STD 8 English Ekam Kasoti Prashna Bank 05-08-2023

Ekam Kasoti Prashna Bank std 8 English on date 05-08-2023.

 

Q.1 Read any one of the passages and answer the questions given below. (5)

(1)

Now, let us go on the East-West corridor. It will start from Kalupur. It will run through the main areas of Ahmedabad. Then the line will turn south towards IT circle. It will go towards commerce crossing. Thaltej crossing will be the last station of this route. It will be the terminus on East-West corridor. Total length of this line will be 10.90 kms. It will connect the eastern and western Ahmedabad.

1. From where will the East-West corridor start?
2. Which crossing will be the last station of this route?
3. What will be there on the East-West corridor?
4. The total length of this line will be more than ten kilometers. True or false?
5. Find the similar word for ‘join’ from the paragraph.

(2)

Mr. Shiv Vasavada is a scientist. He has a very dear friend named Shankar. Shiv gets up early in the morning. He practise Yoga for an hour. Shankar does not practise Yoga. He makes tea and breakfast for Shiv. Shankar does not take tea, coffee or breakfast. Around 10 am they leave their house. They go to the laboratory. It is 15 kilometers away from their home. Shankar drives the car. He never breaks the traffic rules. Shiv likes music. His favourite song is “Vaishnavjan to tene re kahie.” He is a good singer.

1. What is the name of Shiv’s friend?
2. What does Shankar make for Shiv?
3. At what time do they leave their house?
4. Shiv drives the car and never breaks the traffic rules. True or false?
5. Find the similar word for ‘rises’.

(3)

After sunset, Birju and his friends gathered at the village gate. They carried a bundle of wire and sticks. They tied the wire to the trees across the road. Then they hid themselves behind the trees. It was dark. They did not see anyone for a long time. Late at night, the dacoits came on horseback.

1. Who came on horseback?
2. Where did Birju and his friends gather?
3. Did Birju and his friends hide behind the pillars?
4. What did Birju and his friends carry with them?
5. Find opposite word of ‘short’ from the paragraph.

(4)

Dhaval woke up at half past eight. He got up quickly and took a shower in a hurry. He had no time to take a cup of tea. It was ten to nine. He drove his bike fast. He hoped to reach on time. He accelerated the bike. The traffic light was red. He failed to stop his bike at the traffic signal. He continued to drive fast. A policeman stopped him at the next circle.

1. Who stopped Dhaval?
2. The traffic signal was not green. True or false?
3. When did Dhaval wake up?
4. Did Dhaval take a cup of tea?
5. Find opposite word of ‘slow’ from the paragraph.

(5)

The next week Amit and Anvar joined the camp. On the first day, they went out together to explore the forest. They saw many birds, insects and animals. During the night, they lost their way but soon they got back on the track. Those moments were really thrilling for them. On the second day, it was late in the evening. The boys were a long way off from the camp. They were walking along the Brahmaputra river. They could hear the cries of animals all around them.

1. Where did Amit and Anvar go on the first day?
2. Which moments were thrilling for Amit and Anvar?
3. The boys were very near to the camp. True or false?
4. Find out the word for ‘travel through an unfamiliar area to learn about it’.
5. Were the birds and animals there in the forest?

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Que.2 Turn the following statements into questions asking about the underlined words (Any one). (5)

(1)

1. Brij’s suitcase is the black one.
2. They had a picnic on the beach.
3. They had to pay Rs. 15000 for admission.
4. The Malayali people come from Kerala.
5. There are four channels on the Star TV.

(2)

1. People in small towns are peaceful and friendly.
2. She worries too much about the future.
3. They are building a new ring-road round the city.
4. The black one is the best pen.
5. There is little milk in the bottle.

(3)

1. There is a helpline given on page number four.
2. There are books on the table.
3. Your class starts at 9:00 am.
4. He is our new teacher.
5. There are two dogs in the garden.

(4)

1. I am from Gujarat.
2. Her name is Shobha.
3. Sophia lived in Mumbai.
4. Only one kilogram of rice is left.
5. Kalapi wrote the poem ‘Grammata’.

(5)

1. Mr. Nayak is my favourite teacher.
2. We have five chocolates.
3. We have a competition in our school.
4. Rohan did his homework last Sunday.
5. Nilpa wakes up at 6:30 am everyday.

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Que. 3 Read the following Riddles carefully and find the answer from the letters given in the brackets. (5)

(1)

1. What has four fingers and a thumb but isn’t alive?
2. What has a head and a tail but no body?
3. What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
4. What is yours but mostly used by others.
5. What goes up and down but does not move?

( israts, eht relett ‘M’, inoc, oglev, yoru naem )

(2)

1. Where do you find an ocean with no water?
2. What is white when dirty and black when clean?
3. What has legs but can not walk?
4. I am tall when I am young and I am short when I am old. Who am I? 
5. What goes up but never comes down?

( dlecan, no a pma, bodrabckla, oury gea, batel )

(3)

1. I have branches but no fruits or leaves. Who am I?
2. I follow you all the time and copy your everyday move but you can not touch me or catch me. What am I ?
3. What has many keys but can not open a single lock?
4. Where does today come before yesterday?
5. What has lots of eyes but can not see?

( noiap, ankb, optaot, ictidnoray, oury hsaodw )

(4)

1. What has many teeth but can not bite?
2. What has words but never speaks?
3. What begins with an ‘e’ and only contains one letter?
4. What can fill a room but takes up no space?
5. If you drop me I am sure to crack, but give me a smile and I will always smile back. Who am I?

( itlhg, neevpeol, rmriro, obok, omcb )

(5)

1. What has hands and a face but can not hold anything or smile?
2. It belongs to you but your friends use it more. What is it?
3. What is always in front of you but you can not be seen?
4. I look at you, You look at me. I raise my right hand, You raise your left hand. What am I?
5. You will buy me to eat but never eat me. What am I?

( turefu, rmriro, ouyr mena, epatl, lockc )

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Que. 4 Complete any one conversation using appropriate options given in the bracket. (5)

(1)

(I am sorry, What an idea!, I don’t think so, Let’s, I completely agree with you)

Asha :Will it be interesting if we perform Bhangda in our annual function?
Kavita : __________. I think Garba will be more interesting in our Village. 

Pavan :____________ . Let’s do it.
Ravi : Can we practise at your home, Kavita?
Kavita : __________. There are many guests at my home. 

Asha : Why don’t we practise on Ravi’s terrace. It’s very wide. 

Ravi : ____________.
Kavita : Shall we meet tomorrow in the evening? 

All : Sure! __________ meet tomorrow.

(2)

(Will you please give her a message, Are you her sister, May I meet Rishita, May I know your name, Where has she gone)

Mishty : Hello ___________ ?
Presha : Rishita is not at home right now. _________ ? 

Mishty : I am Mishty, her friend. ___________ ?
Presha : Yes, I am her sister.
Mishty : ____________ ?
Presha : She has gone to the market with my mother. 

Mishty : Oh! __________ ?
Presha : Sure, dear.

(3)

(What did you do in the weekend, A delightful and motivational, We watched “Chhello Show”, What did you do next, I hope you must have a great time.)

Aayushi and Vihaan are talking about a nice weekend. 

Aayushi: ___________.
Vihaan: Oh yes! We had a wonderful weekend. 

Aayushi: Wow! __________ ?
Vihaan: We went to Vadodara and saw some friends and we went to the cinema on Saturday night.
Aayushi: Which movie did you go to watch? 

Vihaan: __________
Aayushi: The Oscar winning movie? How did you find it?
Vihaan: It was quite good. ___________ It is also known as the life story of the director Pan Nalin.
Aayushi: Wow! __________ ?
Vihaan: After the show, we went to an Indian restaurant near the theatre.

(4)

(in the downtown, blue jeans and flat shoes, How can I help you, Can you describe the young man who stole your bag, to report a theft)

Policeman : Good afternoon. _________ ?
You : Good afternoon. I would like __________ that happened to me today. 

Policeman : How and when exactly did it happen?
You : I was travelling on bus _________ this morning. I was sitting on one of the seats when a young man came up to me and suddenly grabbed my bag at a stop, got off the bus and ran away with it.
Policeman : What was in your bag?
You : I had my personal documents. 

Policeman : _________?
You : I only saw him for a few seconds but he was medium-height with short, black hair. He was also wearing _________ .

(5)

(I can't wait for it; Kaju; It is mine; Let's share this laddu; I like laddu)

Raju: __________ , give this laddu to me.
Kaju : No, I won't. ____________
Raju : But _________ and I am little hungry.
Kaju : I like laddu, too.
Raju : Please, ___________
Kaju : Ok, I have an idea. ____________
Raju : Thank you, Kaju, you are so sweet.

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Q.5 Do as directed (Any one). (5)

(1) Write five sentences about your favourite teacher.

(2) Write five sentences about your family.

(3) Write five sentences about your village / city.

(4) Write five sentences about your school.

(5) Write five sentences about your class teacher.

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