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NALLASOPARA (E)
Naleshwar Nagar , Central Park Road , Opp. Ostwal Nagari , Nallasopara ( E ) Palghar

STD: VIII 2ND UNIT TEST 2021 - 2022 MARKS: 40

DATE: 05/01/2022 SUB: ENGLISH TIME:1.5HRS

Q1) A) Do as directed:- (10m)

i) Very soon people realized the importance of snakes. (Punctuate the sentence)
ii) Are you sure sarika said (Punctuate it)
iii) He came, he saw, he conquered. (Identify the figure of speech)
iv) Her brain is the size of a pea. (Write the figure of speech)
v) David likes cats because they arenice.(Form question for the underlined word)
vi) I am leaving now. (Form question for the underlined word)
vii) Who doesn't know her? (Change to assertive sentence)
viii) Deepika is the prettiest girl I have ever come across. (Change into comparative degree)
ix) I left an answer box (empty) ……… on my science test. (Write the synonym)
x) He works during night. (Write the antonym of the underlined word)
Q2) A) Read the passage and complete the following: - (10m)
A1) How many were awarded by the priests and what happened later? (2m)

So far another twelve month sat the priests and judged.

Thrice they awarded - thrice did Heaven refuse the gift.
Meanwhile a host of poor, maimed beggars in the street
lay all about the temple gate, in hope to move
that love whereby each claimant hoped to win the gift
and well for them it was (if gold be charity),
For every pilgrim to the temple gate praised God,
that love might thus approve itself before the test,
and so coins rained freely in the outstretched hands;
but none of those who gave, so much as turned to look
into the poor sad eyes of them that begged.
And now
The second year had almost passed, but still the plate
of gold , by whomsoever touched was turned to lead.
At length there came a simple peasant - not aware
of that strange contest for the gift of God-to pay
a vow within the temple. As he passed along
the line of shrivelled beggars, all his soul was moved
within him to sweet pity, and the tears welled up and trembled in his eyes.
A2) What was the reaction of the simple peasant when he saw the line of shrivelled beggar?
(2m)

A3) Why had many beggars collected outside the temple? (2m)

A4) i)Give the suffix - (1m)

a) free b) tremble
ii) Pick out adjectives that are used to describe the following:- (1m)
a) gate b) peasant
A5) As he passed along the line of shriveled beggars, all his soul was moved within him to
sweet pity - Name and explain the figure of speech used in these lines. (2m)

Q2) B) Read the passage and complete the activities:- (10m)

B1) Who are the people who compete with each other in the festival? (2m)
The kite -flying begins at dawn and continues
without a pause throughout the day. People of all ages gather on terraces or rooftops. Friends,
neighbours, even total strangers compete with one another and cries of
triumph rend the air when someone cuts the line of a rival! A wonderful variety of kites is seen
and the fussy buyer can choose what he wants. The more serious players prepare special lines
for their kites. There is music in the air and traditional delicacies are specially prepared for the
day.Held on the same day, the bigger event, however, is the International Kite Festival, at
Ahmedabad. Organised by the Gujarat State Tourism Corporation, it is held either at the Sardar
Patel Stadium or the Police Stadium.
This popular festival attracts internationalkite -flyers, who demonstrate their skills in flying exotic
kites and local champions as well. Little Indian paper- kites compete with those from Japan,
USA, UK and other countries. Excited spectators watch in aweas marvellous shapes such as
eagles and snakes soar into the skies.

B2) What is the bigger event that is held on the same day in Ahmedabad? (2m)
B3) Who is the organizer of the festival and where is it held? (2m)
B4) Use in sentences - (2m)
a) come to a grinding halt
b) watch in awe
B5) Underline the verb and stare their tense and aspect - (2m)
a) People were haggling over the price of kites.
b) Kite flyers have demonstrated their skills with exotic kites.
Q3) A) Frame 8-10 questions for an interview of class topper. (5m)
Q3) B) Write a report on flood condition in Mumbai. (5m)