CLASS : VIII

PERIODIC ASSESSMENT- II
SUBJECT : ENGLISH
1. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below :
(1 X 8 = 8)
Jambeshwarji was born in 1451 at Pipasar in Nagaur Mandal of Jodhpur
state. His father, Lohat, was a Panjwar Rajput. His mother was Mansa Devi.
He was the only son of his parents. As a child, he was known as a thinking
boy. People felt surprised to listen to his deep and divine talks. When he
was seven years old, he was made to graze the family cows. After the
death of his parents, he left his home. He spent most of his time in the
company of saints. Through meditation and inner dedication to God, he
attained self – realisation.
Jambeshwarji Maharaj was aware of the problems of his age. He saw caste
system and moral degradation near him. He took it upon himself to rid the
Hindu society of superstition and other evils. He preached the necessity of
social amity. He also advocated a life of altruism and love for others.
Jambeshwarji founded the Vishnoi sect in 1485. Vishnoi sect originated
with 29 religious commandments for his followers. The main
commandments included worship of Vishnu, performing of Havan, fasting
on the moonless light, checking oneself from cutting green trees, making
animal sacrifice and drinking. Like a great prophet he realized the
importance of vegetation. He told his followers that environmental
pollution posed a great danger to the health of the people. He asked them
to keep the environment clean.
Questions :
a) In his childhood , Jambeshwarji surprised the people with__________
b) How did Jambeshwarji attain self – realization ?
c) What were the problems of his age ?
d) What is the origin of Vishnoi sect ?
e) Write the meaning of ‘vegetation’.
2. Read the sentences and add suitable tag questions : (1 X 4 =4)
a) Rachna acts well, ____________?
b) I am glad that everyone is going on the trip, _____________ I ?
c) We did our entire schooling together, ______________ we ?
d) They will have reached by now, ___________ ?
3. Change the following sentences into indirect speech : (4)
a) He said, “I am quite well.”
 b) She said to Ram, “I was writing a letter when you came yesterday.”
c) The Principal said to the visitor, “Please wait here till I return.”
d) He said to me, “What are you making?”
4. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow : (4)
The pumpkins are gone,
the tomatoes withered,
yet the woman carries water on her head.
The cattle kraals are empty,
the goats gaunt—
no milk now for children,
but she is carrying water on her head.

a) Name the poet of the poem.

b) Why have tomatoes withered ?
c) Write the meaning of the words:
i) Withered
ii) Gaunt
5. Write one meaning of each of the following :