Vasavi Public School

Himayatnagar
TERM I- (2021-22)
ENGLISH

Class: VIII Maximum Marks: 40

Date: .24.03.22 Time: 2 Hrs
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General Instructions:
1.The question paper contains THREE section- READING, WRITING & GRAMMAR and
LITERATURE.
2.Attempt questions based on specific in instructions for each part.
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PART A- OBJECTIVE 15 marks

SECTION A- READING

1. Read the following passage. 1x5=5m

This is a great lesson for all of us to learn, that in all matters the two extremes are alike. The
extreme positive and the extreme negative are always similar. When the vibrations of light are
too slow we do not see them, nor do we see them when they are too rapid. So is with sound;
when very low in pitch we do not hear it, when very high we do not hear it either. Of like nature
is the difference between resistance and non-resistance. One man does not resist because he is
weak, lazy and cannot; because he will not; the other man knows that he can strike an irresistible
blow if he likes; yet he not only does not strike, but blesses his enemies. The one who from
weakness resists not commits a sin, and as such cannot receive any benefit from the non-
resistance, while the other would commit a sin by offering resistance. – Swami Vivekananda

Answer the following questions by selecting the most appropriate option from the ones
given below:

1. “………in all matters two extremes are alike”, means:

a. Powerful men always gain success.
b .All human beings are of same characters.
c. Boys and girls are equally talented.
d. The extreme positive and the extreme negative are alike.

2. When the sound is in low pitch:

a. we fail to hear it
b. we can hear it easily
c. it pleases us
d. we feel dizzy
3. Too rapid vibrations of light:
a. can be easily seen
b. cannot be seen
c. should be enjoyed
d. both (2) and (3) are correct

4. The one who resists is different from a man who does not resist, because of his:
a. nature
b .weakness
c. strength
d. laziness

5. The word ‘irresistible’ means:

a. tied so closely that it cannot be separated
b. so strong that it cannot be stopped
c. that cannot be changed back
d. o valuable that it cannot be replaced

2. Sentences are given in the active voice. Choose the correct passive voice. 1x3=3m
1. He teaches English.
English ................... by him.
a. taught b .is taught
c. was taught d. has taught

2. The child is eating bananas.

Bananas .................... by the child.
a. are eaten b. are being eaten
c. have been eaten d. were being eaten

3. She is writing a letter.

A letter ....................... by her.
a. is written b. is being written
c. has been written d. were being written

3. Choose the correct option for given direct speech 1x2=2m

1. Rahul asked me, ‘Did you see the cricket match on TV last night?’
a.Rahul asked me if I had seen the cricket match on TV the previous night.
b.Rahul asked me if I saw the cricket match on TV the previous night.
c.Rahul asked me did I see the cricket match on TV last night.
d.Rahul asked me whether I had seen the cricket match on TV last night.

2. James said to his mother, ‘I am leaving for New York tomorrow.’

a.James told his mother that he was leaving for New York tomorrow.
b.James told his mother he is leaving for New York tomorrow.
 c.James told his mother that he was leaving for New York the next day.
d.James told his mother he would be leaving for New York the next day.

1. Read the following extract and choose the correct option. 1x5=5m
They say that even the headmaster is afraid of him. He is such a violent man.’ And then Swami
gave a lurid account of Samuel’s violence ; how when he started caning he would not stop till he
saw blood on the boy’s hand , which he made the boy press to his forehead like a vermilion
marking’

i) Who is ‘he’ in the first line?

a. teacher b.‘He’ is Samuel. c. father d. head master

ii) Whom is Swami speaking to?

a. Swami is speaking to his father.
b. Swami is speaking to his teacher
c. Swami is speaking to his friend
d. Swami is speaking to his mother

iii) Why is Swami giving such a detailed account of the other’s person behaviour?
a. Suffering with stomach ache.
b. Suffering with head ache
c. Suffering with tooth ache
d. father asked him to go to school late.

iv) What does Swami hope to achieve by doing so?

a. Taking a leave from school.
b. Not taking a leave.
c. Going out to play.
d. Whiling away the time.

PART – B SUBJECTIVE 25 marks

7.Write a letter to your sister congratulating her success in the examination: 5m

8. Answer the following questions in 20- 30 words each: 2X3=6m

a) What were the difficulties that the coloured race faced in their desire to educate their
children?
b) Why did Swaminanthan not deliver the letter to the headmaster?
c) How is the newspaper a game?

9. Answer the following questions in 30-40 words each: 3x3=9m

a) Why is newspaper compared to a court?
b) How does the narrator describe the two boys whom he sees one morning?
c) Who was Walter? Describe sarah’s feelings for him

10. Answer the following question in 100-120 words each: 1x5=5m

The story The Jamacian Fragment shows that sterotypes can make us narrow-minded in our
thinking, whereas the reality around us can be full of pleasant surprises. Explain this statement in
the context of the story.
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