APEEJAY SCHOOL MAHAVIR MARG JALANDHAR

REVISION TEST – 2023 CLASS VIII

SUBJECT – ENGLISH TIME ALLOWED 40 MINUTES MM – 15

Q1) What had Walter expected after speaking to Jack about his mother? What did he discover as the
story unfolded? (A HASTY JUDGEMENT) 5 marks

Q2 Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow.
“Which yet survive stamped on these lifeless things.
The hand that mocked them and the heart that fed;”
(i) Explain: “yet survive, stamped on these lifeless things.”
(ii) Whose hands mocked them?
(iii) Whose expressions are carved on these lifeless things?
(iv)What message is conveyed through these lines?
(V) Synonym of the word ‘engraved’ is ………………… (Ozymandias) 5 marks

Q3) Parents today are facing a major problem with their children. They waste most of their time on
Facebook and other social networking sites, with the result that their studies and other important
activities are neglected. Write an article on this issue taking ideas from the hints given below.
 Teenagers waste time.
 Parents’ fear of the dangers involved.
 Pros include fast spread of information, source of news, solve crimes, help students with
academic work, and improve relationships.
 Cons include spread of false information, student’s waste time, and leads to stress,
misunderstandings and arguments. Children develop self-centered personalities. Leads to
loneliness and depression.
5 marks