Second Evaluation
1st Assignment, 2021
Class 8 English FM 40
A). Answer these questions.
1). Why had Shyamal gone to the old gardener's house? 1
2). What was the purpose of the narrator's visit to the bank in the story 'My Financial Career' ? 1
3). Pic out instances of humour from the story 'My Financial Career' and comment on the writer's sense of humour. 3
4). According to Vera, what tragedy had befallen Mrs Sappleton three years ago? Write in your own words. 3
B). Answer these questions with reference to the context.
1). 'But this is just your imagination.'
a). Who said this and to whom? 1
b). What, according to the speaker, was just imagination? 1
c). Was it merely imagination? Why? 2
2). 'I caught the echo of a roar of laughter.'
a). Who laughed? 1
b). At whom did they laugh, and why? 2
c). Do you think the person deserved to be laughed at? 4
3). 'One would think he had seen a ghost.'
a). Who makes this statement and to whom? 1
b). Why does the speaker say this? 1
c). Who is 'he'? Had he really seen a ghost? 2
C). Write a letter to your friend telling him/her about the new book that you recently read. 7
D). Fill in the blanks with the correct form of verbs given in the brackets. 5
1). If I see her again, I am sure I……(recognise) her.
2). If we leave home now, we…….(catch) the train.
3). If I felt better, I……(go) to the cinema with you.
4). If she had taken the bus, she…….(reach) on time.
5). If you had studied hard, you…….(pass) the test.
E). Fill in appropriate prepositions to complete the sentences. 5
1). Raicharan dragged the go-cart slowly……..the banks of the river.
2). He got down stealthily from the go-cart and toddled off……..the river
3). Don't go…….the water.
4). His mistress ordered him to go…...of the house.
5). Soon a mistress came…..the house.
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Class VIII Alternative English
Q1. Make sentences with the following words. 5
- Pledge
- Divine
- Wreath
- Withered
- Swear
Q2. Give the meaning of the following words 5
- Moment
- Crown
- Vizard-Mask
- Ransacked
- Betrothal
Q3. Discuss the content of the note that Holmes had received. 2
Q4. What do we learn about Irene Adler? 2
Q5. Why was it imperative for the king to retrieve the photograph? 2
Q6. Who arrived when Holmes was working in the stable at Briony Lodge? 1
Q7. How did Holmes ensure that he was carried inside Briony Lodge? 2
Q8. How did Holmes find out where the photograph was hidden? 2
Q9. Do you feel the soldiers are being sent off secretly? If so, why? 2
Q10. Explain the expression ‘grimly gay’. 2
Q11. Why did women offer them flowers? What makes the poet feel that the soldiers might mock the gesture? 2
Q12. What difficulties did the author face before reaching the balcony? 2
Q13. Describe the view from the South Summit. 2
Q14. Where is Hillary Step and what are the difficulties faced at this height? 3
Q15. Describe the section of the trek after Hillary Step. 2
Q16. How did the author feel on reaching the top of Mt. Everest? Do you think all Everest climbers feel the same way? 2
Q17. What feeling has been described as ‘overwhelming’?
Explain why it has been described this way? 2
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Class 8 Grammar 50 marks)
1. Fill in the blanks with so, such, or such a/an. (5 marks)
- She told ……..pathetic story that everyone was moved to tears.
- I must leave immediately. I’ve got ……..late.
- It was ……………..interesting story, I couldn’t put the book down.
- I’ve ……………. much leisure that I don’t know how to spend it properly.
- It was ………….. a beautiful dress that I’ve decided to buy it.
- Complete the answers to these questions using “too” or “enough” with the words in the brackets. (5 marks)
a. Will she get this job?
No, she isn’t ……….. to get this job. (experienced)
b. Do you have a driving license?
No, I am ……….. for a driving license. (young)
c. Can we go to the zoo today?
No, it’s ………… to stir out. (hot)
d. Can you buy me these shoes, Papa?
No, I don’t have ………… for these shoes. (money)
e. Could you discuss these problems, Ma’am?
No, I’m afraid, I’m ………… to spare my time today. (busy)
- Fill in the blanks with the correct words. (5 marks)
a. I was ………… impressed by her childlike innocence. (high/highly)
b. I find Ruskin Bonds new book ………… interesting. (too/quite)
c. The medicine tasted very ………… . (bitter/bitterly)
d. The loss of job made me ………… upset. (terrible/terribly)
e. …………. the flooded river has destroyed many villages. ( late/lately)
- Fill in the blanks with comparative or the superlative form. (5 marks)
a. Uttar Pradesh is a very large state, but Rajasthan is …………. . (large)
b. I have three brothers. The …………. Is twenty years old. (old)
c. Of the Ganga and the Brahmaputra, which one is the ………… ? (long)
d. These paintings from Rajasthan appear to be the ………… ones. (beautiful)
e. The cheetah is one of the ………… animals. (fast)
- Complete these sentences with superlatives. (5 marks)
a. It’s a very hot day. Its ………… of the year.
b. The Taj is a very good hotel. It’s …………. in Delhi.
c. Solomon was a very wise person. He was ………… of his times.
d. The Shatabdi Express is a super fast train. It’s ………… in India.
e. The lemon is a very rich source of vitamin-C. It’s …………. of vitamin-C.
- Change these sentences into the passive form. (5 marks)
a. Who composed the theme song of the Commonwealth Games?
b. Some NGOs are doing a great deal of useful work in tribal areas.
c. Do not allow selfish motives to influence your decisions.
d. Why haven’t you paid your dues?
e. Shouldn’t we make efforts to preserve our culture?
- Change these sentences into the active form. (5 marks)
a. You are requested to draw the figure.
b. The bomb is being diffused by scientists.
c. Let the room be given a good sweep.
d. Can Miss Jill be recommended as a good teacher.
e. Let not the hungry be turned away.
- Identify the tense used in these sentences. (5 marks)
a. She has seen the Niagara Falls.
b. When I was a child I played outdoor games.
c. Meet me when you come.
d. Oh! I was there too.
e. By this time next year, she will have got her doctorate. - You have recently visited the newly constructed children’s park. Write a letter to your friend describing your experience there. (10 marks)
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Class 8 Science
A. Choose the correct answer. 1 x 10 = 10
- Which of the following is a major green house gas?
a) Methane b) CO2 c)Oxygen d) Hydrogen
2.Which of the following are pollutants for Air pollution?
a) Smog b) Coal c) Petrol d)Non of these
- Energy derived from flowing water in water bodies is called?
a) Flowing water b) water energy c) Hydroelectric energy d) aquatic energy
- Which of the following is an effect of deforestation on environment?
a) Reduced rainfall b) Soil erosion c) Global warming d) all of these
- Forest provide us with
a) Habitat b) paper c) oxygen d) all of these
- Which of the following is responsible for Ozone layer depletion?
a) CO2 b) Freons c) Oxides of Nitrogen d) Oxygen
- Which of the following can prevent Air pollution?
a) Unleaded petrol b) CNGc) Hydroeletric Energy d) All of these
- Melting of polar ice caps is due to
a) photochemical smog b) CO2 level Increased c) global warming d) acid rain
- Which gas combines with haemoglobin in our blood
a) Methane b) CO2 c) Oxides of Nitrogen d) CO
- Which of the following can prevent water pollution
a) Eco friendly fertilisers b) washing clothes on rivers c) waste discharge in water bodies d) oil spills
B. Short answer questions 2x 5 = 10
- What is air pollution? What are the effects of Air Pollution?.
- What is green house effect? Define Global warming.
- Write any two characters of potable water
- What is Deforestation?
- Name some pollutants of air pollution.
C. Long answer questions. 5 x 4 =20
- Explain the methods for conserving forests.
- What are the ways to prevent air pollution?
- What is fossil fuels? What are the consequence of over extraction of fossil fuels?
- Write the effects caused due to global warimg.
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Class-8 Social Science 40marks
- Write the difference of ideas between the Orientalists and the Anglicists. 10mks
- Write a note on wood’s Despatch of 1854. 10mks
- Writenote on human resources and the conservation of resources. 10mks
- How far has the education introduced by the British helped the Indian to developed and advanced 10mk
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Class 8 Tenyidie 40marks
1. Dieca hako puoca thushülie: (5marks)
- Rünoumo –
- Notei-i –
- Migo –
- Pesepeme –
- Kijükhru –
2. Thechü methuo kebako nu thushülie : (5marks)
a. Tepfi mu Meseru keze ________ chü di unie tei pevowaya.
b. Unie-e vo ______ puo rüzhüpfü di themia kevor pfhe ba.
c. Mepfhibou-u vütshie phaphawa mu mepfhiko ______ parta.
d. ______ ha Nagamia pete la mha kelhe se puo.
e. Thechü huo nu rünyo mu kijütsei tekhou chükecü ki rei _______ lie ciekecü vikuo iya.
- N kele ki , Meseru mu Tepfi unie khrietho-u ketho ücü le me? Khrietho kethomia kimhie morosuo ga? Thedzeu nu mu khrietho ketho puoe kimhie morosuo shicü pie kemejüshülie. (6marks)
khrietho ketho puo Meseru mu Tepfi
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- 3.
- 4.
- 5.
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4. Diecha hako kiu puorhi krei shiü thushülie: (4marks)
a. Peso, pete , pegu, kethuo, pecie, pesepeme, mene.
b. Lichagacha, kekhrekelhe, tiechagacha, caükrie, lhenu-nhathe.
c. Be, ketshe, kethuo, cha, kenguzasi.
d. Thevüchü, kobi, thevochü, chüzhiechü, mithuchü.
- Ketsokecü hako kelashülie :
a. N kele ki , thela nu Tepfi zhakhra ngukelieu puotou zo me ? Mo Meseru-ue keyiete ga?(2marks)
b. Nagamia gachanyako u khie u mhou lhenu ngulieyakezhako khre zo, Nie thuo le di puocapuola thushülie. (3marks)
c. Kimhie di thayieko la khriethonie kezesuoketa no pulie vi ga? (2marks)
d. Nagamia kecüca pecie mu pegu cüya kezha hanie kecüca se (3) za thushülie. (3marks)
- Tenyidie nu hako se kedipuo üya ga? (10marks)
a. Jackal –
b. Dawn –
c. Bamboo shoot –
d. Fermented soya bean –
e. Kelou –
f. Millet –
g. Colocasia –
h. Preserve –
i. Squash –
j. Aubergine –
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Class 8 General Knowledge FM 50
A). Name the following. (30x1=30)
1). Where are the Shaking Minarets located?
2). Which is the oldest living city of India?
3). Which is the tallest building in the world?
4). Who won the first Olympic individual gold medal for India?
5). The largest Hindu Temple in India.
6). Which is the only continent in the world that has no volcanoes?
7). Which is the world's slowest moving animal?
8). Who wrote the book 'Wings of Fire'?
9). Raipur is the capital of which state?
10). Who is the first woman cosmonaut?
11). First country to host the Modern Olympics.
12). First country to print a book.
13). Where is Christ the Redeemer located?
14). Which is the longest structure ever built by humans?
15). Name the busiest airport in the world.
16). Smallest Ocean in the world
17). Largest and deepest ocean in the world.
18). Name the strongest animal.
19). Who invented the computer?
20). In which body condition, do we force out air through our throat?
21). From where does the Ganga river originate?
22). What is the currency symbol of India?
23). Name the National tree of India?
24). Name the National Calendar of India?
25). Who is India's longest-serving Prime Minister?
26). When did Soviet Union break up?
27). When did Hundred Years War begin in France?
28). Which is the longest highway in India?
29). Highest plateau of the world.
30). The colour of a humans' skin is determined by this pigment.
B). Draw and colour the National Flag and Flower of the following Countries. (2x10=20)
1). India
2). USA
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Class 8 Art