Standard VIII - 8th Standard - English - Third Term Final - Annual Examination - Question Paper - Samacheer kalvi
ANNUAL EXAMINATION
Class
: VIII
Marks: 100
Subject: ENGLISH
Time: 2.30hrs
SECTION
I- (PROSE)
I.
Choose the correct synonym for the italicized words: (3X1=3)
1.
Isaac was chiefly remarkable for his ingenuity.
a.
unknown b. notable c. neglected d. common
2.
He will make a capital workman.
a.
wealth b. excellent c. profitable d. head
3.
Ajay started to paint happily
a.
depressed b. joyfully c.unhappily d. sadly
II.
Choose the correct antonym for the italicized word: (3X1=3)
1.
His Grandmother was very kind to him.
a.
affectionate b. loving c. disrespectful d. cruel
2.
Ilavahagi won world championship in
2008
a.
win b. succeed c. lost d.
well-skilled
3.
what is the secret you are whispering
a.
safe b. public c. hide d. personal
III.
Fill in the blanks: (4X1=4)
1.
Jack chopped down the ___________.
2.
Gladin is gathering information for his __________ .
3.
Isaac made a clock, by the dropping of ________ .
4.
__________ was the servant maid of Meenakshi Ammal.
IV.
Answer ANY FIVE
of the following questions: (5X2=10)
1.
Who was taking care of Newton after his father's death?
2.
What is STREET SMART?
3.
What was Rani afraid of?
4.
What was the name of Vetri’s company?
5.
Does Ajay’s hobby become a successful career?
6.
Where did the sparrows build the nest?
7.
What did the Giant eat for meal?
V.
Answer ANY TWO of the following in about 100 words: (2X5=10)
1.
Why did the sparrow throw the nose jewel into Ramayya's house?
2.
How did Newton learn about the way a windmill operated?
3.
How did Vetri lose his properties?
SECTION
II- (POEM)
VI.
Answer ANY FIVE of the following questions:
(5X2=10)
1.
Can the poet fly without wings?
2.
How is the thing of beauty joy forever?
3.
What did the child wants to tell its dad?
4.
Whom did the dog ask for help?
5.
What does the tiniest creature need?
6.
What happened to the computer?
VII.
Fill in the blanks: (2X1=2)
1.
The computer actually gobbled a ______
2.
________ is the hobby of the poet.
VIII.
Write the memory poem: 5
When I ……………
………………eyes
SECTION III- ( SUPPLEMENTARY)
IX.
Write "True or False' for the following statements: (3X1=3)
1.
Shree’s aunt stays with them -
2.
The king and the hermit refused to help the wounded man.
3.
Arun was sitting in a Railway Station.
X.
Fill in the blanks: (3X1=3)
1.
Madhoo was __________
2.
Corbett shot wild animals in his____
3.
Arun was sitting on platform _______
XI. Identify the speaker: (3X1=3)
1.
“Goodbye Mother” -
2. “But I apply the secret” -
3.
“You are a brave” -
XII
Answer ANY FIVE the following in one or two words: (5X2=10)
1.
How did Shree make friends through computer?
2.
What was the name of Corbett's dog?
3.
What is the name of the hero of the story?
4.
Did Black Beauty like to pull the cart?
5.
Who came running out of the wood? What happened to him?
6.
What was the expected arrival time of the train?
7.
Why did Moti feel happy?
XIII.
Answer ANY ONE the following in 100 words. (1X5=5)
1.
According to Corbett, why a tiger turns into a man eater?
2.
Where did the nurse post this story?
SECTION IV- (GRAMMAR & COMPOSITION)
XIV.
Syllabify the following words: (2X1=2)
1.
English 2. Laboratory
XV.
Identify the sentence pattern: (2X1=2)
1.
Ram wrote a letter
2.
She is a tall boy
XVI.
Fill in the blanks with prepositions of time: (2X1=2)
1.
I like watching the stars ___ night.
2.
Are you coming to office __ Saturday?
XVII. Pick out the correct homophone:
(2X1=2)
1.
I will________ my friend (meat/meet)
2.
I have _______ the movies already (scene/seen)
XVIII.
Expand the following:
(2X1=2)
1.
LAN 2.SBI
XIX. Write plural form of the words: (2X1=2)
1.
Food 2.
brother-in-law
XX.
Answer ANY FOUR of the following (4X5=20)
1.
Develop a story using the following
hints:
Farmer
in a village- had a hen-golden egg - farmer became rich - selling golden eggs -
he is greedy - an egg everyday - not enough - thought to get all eggs - kill to
get all eggs - killed the hen - found no eggs -farmer is very sad.
2.
Write a letter to your father asking
permission to go on an educational tour?
3.
Look at the
picture and write five sentences:
4. Read the
passage and answer the following questions:
Clean water is essential for life. Every living being on
Earth, from tiny insects to large mammals, depends on water to survive.
However, not everyone has access to clean and safe drinking water. In many
parts of the world, people have to walk miles to reach a source of water, and
often the water they collect is contaminated. Contaminated water can cause
various diseases, including cholera, diarrhoea, and typhoid. This is why it’s
crucial to ensure that the water we drink is clean and free from harmful
substances. Governments and organizations around the world are working to
provide clean water to those in need. Simple steps like boiling water, using
water filters, and conserving water can help improve the situation. It’s not
just about drinking water; clean water is also needed for cooking, cleaning,
and farming. Without it, our daily lives would be severely impacted. Therefore,
it’s important to use water wisely and protect our water sources from
pollution. Every drop counts in the effort to ensure that everyone has access
to this precious resource.
Questions:
- Why
is clean water essential for life?
- What
challenges do people face in some parts of the world regarding access to
clean water?
- Name
two diseases that can be caused by contaminated water.
- What
are some steps that can be taken to ensure the water we drink is clean?
- Why
is clean water important for activities other than drinking?
5. Your school is going to organize an
inter-school dance competition. Write a notice for your school notice board
inviting all the interested students.
6. Write a formal email to Mr Sundar Pitchai
CEO of Google, requesting him for an appointment to interview him.
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