Class-VIII

Paper – English(2020-21)
Time: 3 hours Theory: 80 Marks
Section-A(Reading Comprehension) 15Marks
Maharaja Ranjit Singh is very well known to all of us. He was very
kind to all. He loved his people very much. He did not want them to
be poor. He gave money and gold to the poor people. Thus he made
them rich.
People believe that “Paras” is a wonder stone. It turns iron into gold.
In the same way poor People came to Maharaja Ranjit Singh and
became rich. So they called him ‘Paras’.
One day he was riding a horse. He was passing through the streets of
Lahore. All the people welcomed him. They were shouting,
"Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ki Jai." They showered flowers on him. They
were very happy to see their generous king.
(i) What kind of king was Maharaja Ranjit Singh ? (5x1=5)
(a) cruel
(b) dishonest
(c) kind and generous
(d) proud
(ii) Maharaja Ranjit Singh made his people rich because
(a) he loved his people very much
(b) he did not want them to be poor
(c) he was very kind to all
(d) all the above.
(iii) Why is 'Paras’ called a wonder stone ?
(a) because it is very shining
(b) because Maharaja had it
(c) because it turns iron into gold
(d) because it can turn everything into gold.
(iv) One day Maharaja was passing through the streets of ……..
(a) Lahore
(b) Amritsar
(c) Multan
(d) Patna Sahib
(v) People welcomed their generous king by….
(a) showering holy water on him
(b) giving him precious gifts
(c) showering flowers on him
(d) by turning iron into gold
2) Look at the picture carefully and answer the questions that
follow:
(1) What is this place (5x1=5)
(a) a public park
(b) a zoo
(c) a picnic spot
(d) a playground.
(ii) In a zoo we can see different kinds of
(a) weapons
(b) plants
(c) coins
(d) animals
(iii)In a zoo animals like lions and tigers are kept .........
(a) in ponds
(b) in lawns
(c) under trees.
(d) in cages
(iv) Monkeys and Kangaroos are allowed to move freely because
(a) they are dangerous
(b) they are not harmful
(c) they entertain people
(d) they eat grass.
(v) A zoo looks like a
(a) public park
(b) large playground
(c) mini forest
(d) a desert land.
3)Read the following conversation carefully and answer the
questions that follow: (5x1=5)
Raj : Could you help me, please ?
Shopkeeper : Certainly.
Raj : Thank you.
Shopkeeper : What can I get you ?
Raj : A black shoe polish.
Rani : Excuse me please, where are the pens ?
Shopkeeper : They are in the second row. Let me help you.
Rani : How much do the two pens cost ?
Shopkeeper : The price is written on them. They cost Rs. 10 each.
Rani : Thank you.
(i) Whose help does Raj ask for ?
(a) Rani's
(b) shopkeeper's
(c) nobody's
(d) his own.
(ii) Raj wants to buy a
(a) brown shoe polish
(b) black shoe polish
(c) some pens and a polish
(d) none of these.
(iii) The pens are lying
(a) in a box
(b) in the first row
(c) in the second row
(d) on the upmost shelf.
(iv) How many pens does Rani want to buy ?
(a) two
(b) three
(c) one
(d) four
(v) How much do the two pens cost ?
(a) Rs. 20
(b) Rs. 10
(c) Rs. 30
(d) Rs. 15.
Section B
(Literature and Vocubulary) (25 Marks)
Q4. Short answer type Questions(any three out of six) (3x2=6)
i) Who was Abdul Hamid?
ii) What was Daddy’s final decision?
iii) Where is Chandigarh situated?
iv) What is special about the Bhangra Dance?
v) When and where was Ravidas born?
vi) What sort of tanks did Pakistan have?
Q5. Give meanings of the words in Hindi/Punjabi(any three out of
six) (3x1=3)
1)Solider
2)Favourite
3)Watchman
4)Wise
5)Symbol
6)Respectful
Q6 . Fill in the blanks (3x1=3)
[confidence,trusted,favourite,issues,rewarded,jealous]
Jealous rewared favourite trusted issues confidence

Raman was the ______of King Krishnadev Rai. He Was the most
_____ courier and the king had full ______in him. All the important
_____were discussed with him. He was _____handsomely by the
king every now and then. This made the other courtiers _____ of
him.
Q7. Make sentences(any three out of six) (3x1=3)
1) Hero
2) Dangerous
3) Witty
4) Funny
5) National
6) Player
Q8. Match the columns(any two out of three) (2x1=2)
A | B
1. Believe | a) More
2. Extra | b)Trust
3. Witty | c)Intelligent

Q9. Questions based on stanza of poems (2x2=4)

It is not growing like a tree
In bulk, doth make man better be
Or standing long as an oak, three hundred years
To fall a log at last, dry, bald and sere.
Q. 1. Name the poem and the poet.
Q. 2. What is it that does not make a man better?

Q10 . Question based on poems(any two out of four) (2x2=4)

i) What did Abou see when he woke up from his dream?
ii) What did the angel do before vanishing?
iii) What penury does the poet talk of?
iv) To whom does the poet want to surrender and how?
Section C
(Grammar and Composition) (40 Marks)
Q11. Do as directed. (8x2=16)
1.This is _________ house . (choose the correct pronoun)
a)our b)his
c)in d)into
2.My son is playing with _______toys .(choose the correct pronoun)
a) his b)her
c)there d)my
3. _____is good boy.(choose the correct noun)
a)Ramesh b)she
c)They d)We
4. _______is capital of India.( choose the correct noun)
a)Chandigarh b)Delhi
c)Agra d)Shimla
5.My grandfather is hard ______ hearing.(choose the correct
preposition)
a)of b)into
c)in d)for
6.My mom is fond _____ music. (choose the correct preposition)
a)of b)into
c)in d)for
7.Sohan walks _____(Choose the correct adverb)
a)slowly b)running
c)sitting d)early
8.She sings______( Choose the correct adverb)
a)beautifully b)running
c)very d)early
Q12 . Write an application to the principal of your school for leave
for a day. (5x1=5)
Or
Suppose you are Ravinder. You live at 38, Manvata Park, Hoshiarpur.
Invite your friend to come to your birthday party. (5x1=5)
Q13. Write a paragraph on “My Friend”. (5x1=5)
Or
Imagine that your father is ill. You went to the Hospital to get
medicine for him and you got late for school. The headmaster asked
you the reason for being late. The answers you gave are given below.
(5x1=5)
 1. Why have you come late?
_________________________________
2. Why did you go to the hospital?
______________________________________
3. How long had you to wait for your turn?
_____________________________________
4. How is your father now?
_________________________________________
5. Who is looking after him now?
___________________________________________
Q14. You have found a watch lying in one of the lawns of your
school. Write a notice asking the owner of the watch to contact
you. (3x1=3)
OR
EXPLAIN FOLLOWING NEWSPAPER HEADLINES (3x1=3)
a)Headline: Hero Cycle Strike: Deadlock Continues.
b) Headline: Bullion Rises Further.
Q15.Translation from English to Punjabi(any three out of six)
(3x1=3)