Diamond School, Khammam.

Formative Assessment IV Class VIII

English Marks=25

Name :- Roll no:-

I Answer the following questions (10m)

1) What is the main theme of the story? ( The story of Ikat)

2) How was chitiki rumal used by different people? ( The story of Ikat)
3) The goblet has certain feelings towards its present life and past life. Which life does it like and
why?( The Silent Goblet)
4) Can one be independent without a job or earning? Justify your answer.( Bonsai part I)
5) What similarities do you notice between the bonsai tree and the housewife?( Bonsai part II)
Vocabulary and Grammar
II Answer the following questions
(2½m)
Write the meanings a) contain
b) elated c) babble d) vibrant
e) passion
III Change the given sentences into indirect speech or direct speech
(2 ½ m )
1) Clinton said ,” Iam very busy now “
2) Ramya :Uncle , What are you doing?
3) He says that he is unwell.
4) John said that he knows her address.
5) She said ,” English is easy to learn “ .

IV Creative Writing ( 10 m )

1 ) In the lesson ' Bonsai life’ you have read about Ammulu ‘s bonsai method of growing trees.
When Ammulu explained about Japan’s bonsai method , Akkaya didn’t appreciate her Ammulu
was most distressed as she was unable to impress Akkayya with her bonsai.

Narrate the thoughts of Ammulu at this point of the story.

2) Imagine that you are the secretary of your School Cultural Club. Prepare a poster inviting all
to “Exhibition cum sale of Ikat products.”

All the best.