SECTION A – READING (16 MARKS)
Q.1 Read the passage below carefully and answer the questions that follow: (Do Any Four)
(i) Where was Timothy, the tiger-cub, discovered by Grandfather?
Answer: (b) In the Terai jungle near Dehra
(ii) Who named the tiger-cub Timothy?
Answer: (a) Grandfather
(iii) Timothy’s diet was changed from milk because ___?
Answer: (b) The milk proved too rich for him
(iv) Name Timothy’s companions.
Answer: (c) Toto, the monkey, and a small mongrel puppy
(v) What would Toto – the monkey do if Timothy lost his temper?
Answer: (b) Climb up the curtains
Q.2 On the basis of the information provided in the poster… (Do Any Four)
(i) What does the poster recommend to help with detoxification?
Answer: (a) Drinking detox drinks
(ii) What should you add more of to your diet?
Answer: (b) Fruits
(iii) What should you eat more of according to the poster?
Answer: (b) Vegetables (Implied by healthy eating themes)
(iv) What activity is recommended for fresh air?
Answer: (b) Cycling (Or any outdoor activity)
(v) What does the word ‘detox’ mean in the poster?
Answer: (b) Removing toxins from the body
SECTION B – WRITING (12 MARKS)
Q.3 Write a short paragraph on ‘Disaster Management’… OR …write an application…
Answer (Paragraph Option):
Disaster management involves preparing for and responding to natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, and cyclones. These disasters are caused by natural processes such as tectonic movements, heavy rainfall, or atmospheric changes. Effective disaster management includes early warning systems, evacuation plans, and relief measures. It is essential to educate people, build resilient infrastructure, and coordinate rescue operations to minimize loss of life and property. Community awareness and government support play a key role in managing disasters efficiently.
Answer (Application Option):
To,
The Principal,
XYZ School, Delhi
Subject: Permission to present a skit on Labour Day
Respected Ma’am,
We, the students of Class VIII, wish to celebrate Labour Day by presenting a skit titled “The Importance of Hard Work” during the morning assembly. The skit aims to highlight the dignity of labour and the value of hard work. We request your permission to conduct this performance on May 1st. Thank you.
Yours obediently,
Simran/Simar
Class VIII
Q.4 Write a notice for your school notice-board… OR …Write a notice for school notice board informing the students about the Mock Drill…
Answer (Donation Notice Option):
NOTICE
Earthquake Relief Donation
Students are requested to donate essential items like clothes, blankets, and dry food for the earthquake victims. Kindly bring your contributions to the school office by Friday. Let’s support those in need.
Simran/Simar
Class Monitor
Class VIII
Answer (Mock Drill Notice Option):
NOTICE
Mock Drill for Disaster Preparedness
This is to inform all students that a mock drill will be conducted on 25th October from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM to prepare for natural disasters. Everyone must participate seriously.
Secretary
Student Council
XYZ Public School
SECTION C – GRAMMAR (14 MARKS)
Q.5 Answer the following questions by choosing the most suitable verb… (Do Any Four)
(a) We ______ them when they were in town. (would have met/met)
Answer: met
(b) She ______ a letter when the power went out. (was writing/is writing)
Answer: was writing
(c) When I was a child, I ______ outside every day. (played/was playing)
Answer: played
(d) She ______ in this company for ten years. (has worked/will have worked)
Answer: has worked
(e) I ______ my homework before dinner. (will finish/finish)
Answer: will finish
Q.6 Answer the questions by choosing the most suitable modals… (Do Any Three)
(a) She ______ have missed the train, it’s already late. (can/might)
Answer: might
(b) They ______ know about the surprise party already. (may/can)
Answer: may
(c) We ______ attend the meeting if we are free. (will/would)
Answer: will
(d) You ______ take an umbrella; it looks like it might rain. (may/should)
Answer: should
Q.7 There is an error in each line… Identify the error and write the correction… (Do any four)
(a) On a quaint village → On → In
(b) there live a wise old man → live → lived
(c) Mr. Green enjoy to tell stories → enjoy → enjoys
(d) He have a large collection → have → has
(e) while explore his attic → explore → exploring
(f) The map was fill with strange symbols → fill → filled
Q.8 Answer the following questions by choosing the most suitable ‘conjunctions’. (Do any three)
(a) I will attend the meeting ______ I finish my report. (if/so)
Answer: if
(b) I will not speak to him ______ he apologizes for his mistake. (until/unless)
Answer: until
(c) He likes both pizza ______ burgers. (or/and)
Answer: and
(d) She studied hard ______ she could pass the exam with flying colours. (so that/because)
Answer: so that
SECTION D – LITERATURE (18 MARKS)
Q.9 Read the lines given below from the poem, ‘The Ant and the Cricket’… (Do any two)
(a) Which seasons are mentioned in the lines given above?
Answer: (ii) Summer and spring
(b) How did the cricket feel when he found his cupboard empty?
Answer: (ii) worried
(c) The cricket’s cupboard was full of food when winter came. (true/false)
Answer: false
Q.10 Read the extract from the lesson, ‘The Tsunami’… (Do Any Two)
(a) What was Ignesious’s profession in the, ‘The Tsunami’?
Answer: (iii) Manager
(b) What did his wife wake him up for?
Answer: (iii) She felt an earthquake
(c) The phrase ‘rushed out’ means:
Answer: (ii) Come out fast
Q.11 Answer the following questions within 30-40 words. (Do Any Four)
(a) What kind of loss is faced by Ingenious in the lesson, ‘The Tsunami’?
Answer: Ignesious faced the tragic loss of his children, who were swept away by the tsunami waves when they fled in different directions.
(b) What lesson can be learnt from the story of ‘The Ant and the Cricket’?
Answer: The lesson is that we should be responsible, work hard, and prepare for the future instead of being lazy and suffering later.
(c) In the lesson, ‘The Tsunami’, what were the warning signs that both they and her mother saw?
Answer: Tilly and her mother saw the sea bubbling and rising like foam, which were unusual signs that warned them of the approaching tsunami.
(d) “Oh, what will become of me”? When did the cricket say these words and why?
Answer: The cricket said these words when winter arrived and he found his cupboard empty, because he had sung all summer and had saved no food.
(e) What are the different ways in which Tilly’s parents could have reacted to her behaviour? What would you have done if you were in their place?
Answer: Tilly’s parents could have ignored her or told her to calm down. If I were in their place, I would have listened to her panic seriously, just as they did, as it saved their lives.
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