Grade 8 - English Practice Paper - 01

Joseph Balasingham - Tutor , English Language [ Grade 6 to Advanced Level (Local

Syllabus) & Grade 6 to GCSE - Cambridge / Edexcel (London )]

01) Write 10 passive verbs in simple present, simple past and simple future
tenses using the following verbs.

eat , throw , bring , write , play , draw , construct , develop , identify , delete

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02) Write 10 sentences in passive voice using the above verbs.

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03) Change the above sentences into active voice.

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04) Fill in the blanks with suitable form of verbs.

We ____________________just __________________ the letter that we were expecting.

(receive)

__________________ you __________________ meat? (eat)

Our father __________________ just __________________ out.(go)

Where __________________ Marlon's father __________________?(work)

__________________ you __________________ to our house tomorrow? (come)

Where __________________ you __________________ ? (study)

Have you __________________ your homework? (do)

Is the letter __________________ to Mr Peter? (give)

__________________ the awards be __________________ by the principal?

__________________ the classroom __________________ yesterday? (clean)

05) Use prefix and or suffix with the words given to fill in the gaps.

[ co , de , fore , im , dis , dom, er , ment , ship , ish , ed ]

[ hard / appear / possible / argue / cast / read / child / frost / worker / free ]

The __________________ at the library complained of a missing page in the book.

They noticed that the valuable diamond __________________ at the exhibition.

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Mother asked me to __________________ the meat for cooking.

He was sad that his __________________ had met with an accident.

Their __________________ had tuned into a bitter fight so the police to arrested them.

Nothing is __________________ if we are determined and work hard.

They are proud about their __________________ to express their opinion about the
administration.

The weather __________________ was proved to be inaccurate owing to the heavy shower.

"Don't exhibit your __________________ behavior in a public place", his father warned him.

It is better to undergo the __________________ for the betterment of country's future.

06) Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions.

[ in/on/beyond/into/onto/among/amidst/despite/beneath/by/except/during/tow
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He was adamant __________________ the advice of his father not to travel

__________________ the village and decided to explore the mysterious fountain that was
beleived to give water that cures numerous diseases the humans suffer. His grandfather
was __________________ them who was cured from an illness that paralysed his limbs. He
travelled __________________ the prohibited region of "Mayu" tribes __________________ the
winter that provided a cover due to the misty weather. He travelled __________________
the wild animals roaming for their prey with a sword of his grandfather. While walking
__________________ the sparkling river that flows from the hill he noticed there was an
anaconda coiled a deer, only to be seen the head __________________ it. He cautiously
steped __________________ the muddy land to avoid its attention and moved
__________________ the direction leads to the village. He noticed __________________ for
smoke from the hut while stepping __________________ the trap that drew him
__________________, to a pit that was cleverly positioned. __________________ his yelling,
nothing could be heard.

07) Write a note in reply to the following. Use about 75 words.

Dear Kamal,

I came to your house with our friend Vijay, who wanted to see you before his departure
to USA to persuade his higher education. We are going to the Majectic Plaza now to buy
some stuffs. Inform me if you can come to our house in the evening. Please come with
Hemantha and Prashan.

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08) Fill in the gaps with suitable form of adverbs derived from the adjectives / nouns given below.

[ patient/ happy / vigour / stealth / previous / honour / pride / sound / visual / cruel ]

We saw the thief ______________________ entering the premises of Mr John.

They built the infrastructue as ______________________ agreed by the parties.

You have to wait ______________________ if you want to obtain your rations.

The ______________________ impaied person was helped by a kind gentleman.

Some animals are ______________________ tortured to perform tricks.

They ______________________ came forward to help the needy people.

The baby in the cot was sleeping ______________________ when mother came in.

He played so ______________________ to beat his opponent and won the title.

The actor came on to the stage ______________________

The musical band ______________________ agreed to perform at the open auditorium.

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09) Change the sentences into the tense in bracket.

He has gone out with his mother. (Simple present)

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Why do you want to buy that expensive wristwatch? ( simple past)

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He isn't provided the details to deliver the speech at the meeting. ( present perfect)

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They are going to develop the town within two years. ( simple future)

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The people have decorated the hall before the function. ( Past continous)

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10) Write an essay on one of the following topics using about 150 words.

a) I am proud to be a Sri Lankan.

b) My parents' love for me is the valuable thing in my life.

c) How I should behave to be good child.

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