Question Paper Pattern for VIII English Paper I

I Listening

Text followed by questions 5M

II Speaking

Topics with clues to speak 5 M

III Reading 10 Marks

2 Comprehension Passages (Unseen)

Questions based on the passage

IV Writing 30 Marks

A Vocabulary, Spelling & Pronunciation 5M

a) Textual questions 10 M

b) Meanings 4x 1/2= 2M

c) Wrongly Spelt words 4x1/4=1 M

d) Pronunciation 4x1/4=1 M

e) Rhyming words 4x1/4=1 M

B) Grammar

a) Punctuations 2M

b) Rewrite the sentences as suggested 5x1=5M

C) Parts of Speech 2M

d) Correction of sentences 3M

e) Rewrite the passage with necessary correction 2M

Question Paper Pattern for VIII English Paper II
I Listening/ Speaking (5 Marks)

A passage will be given and students are expected to answer the questions that
follow loudly

II Reading (10 Marks)

Two Reading comprehensions from Non- detail Text books

III Writing (35 Marks)

A) Complete the following dialogue in any suitable way (5M)

B) Paragraph Writing: Write a brief report summarizing the information given.
5M
C) Letter based on advertisement: 5m
D) Informal letter based on the new paper report 10m
E) Questions from Non detail
Answer any FIVE questions choosing at least Two from each set: 5x2= 10M