STD VIII ENGLISH STYLE OF PAPER

ENGLISH TEXT
STYLE OF PAPER [20 MARKS]
Q.1. TEXTUAL SECTION
Choose the correct option 2
True or false
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Pick out the appropriate expression for the underlined words or phrases in the
following sentences.
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Answer in detail 2,
Read the passage and write answers
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Q.2. Grammar section [ subject to adjustment]
Q.2 Do as directed. 7
1. Fill in the blanks with abstract nouns formed from the word given in the bracket.
2. Write cc for concrete countable nouns, cu for concrete uncountable nouns, ac for
abstract countable nouns and au for abstract uncountable nouns.
3. Fill in each blank with an abstract noun formed from the given adjective or verb using
each of the endings in the box.
4. Say whether following underlined words are reflexive or emphatic.
5. Rewrite each of these sentences adding the given emphatic pronoun in its correct place.
6. Fill in each pair of blanks with a preposition from the box and a reflexive pronoun.
Q.3. Writing skills
Comprehension of the unseen passage. [3]
[ subject to adjustment]
STD VIII 1ST TEST ENGLISH GRAMMAR ASSIGNMENT
Q.1. Fill in the blanks with abstract nouns formed from the word given in the bracket.
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Some animals have the __abillity__to live on land and water. [able]
Apples grow in abundance in Kashmir. [abundant]
Physical activities are very essential for the young children. [active]
Soldiers show their bravery in the battlefield. [brave]
_Calmness of a place is required for a child to concentrate in studies. [calm]
Snow Whites stepmother was admiring her own appearance in the mirror. [appear]
My mother was full of anger when I did not get good marks in the annual exam.
[angry]
8. Poverty is a curse. [poor]
9. The committee has approved of his appointment. [appoint]
10. Patience and perseverance can overcome mountains. [patient , persevere]
11. Ashoka always spoke truth. [true]
12. Solomon was famous for his wisdom [wise]
13. The elephant has great strength. [strong]
14. Without health there is no happiness. [happy]
15. I believe in her innocence.[innocent]
16. I often think of the happy days of my childhood. [child]
17. A slave knows no freedom. [free]

18. The Prime Minister of India accepted our invitation and came to inaugurate our
new school building. [accept]
19. The headmaster gave him punishment for telling a lie. [punish]
20. The performance of the elephants in the circus was superb. [perform]
21. The accident was caused due to the pedestrians carelessness. [careless]
22. The Principal praised the honesty of the child and gave him a reward. [honest]
23. What is the height of Mt Everest? [high]
24. Ashoks intelligence is admired by all. [intelligent]
25. Girish was hated by all for his selfishness. [selfish]
26. She succeeded in the first attempt. Her success pleased us all. [succeed]
27. She failed again. Her failure was ever expected. [fail]
28. The flight of the birds is very beautiful. [fly]
29. Cleanliness is next to godliness. [Clean, godly]
30. Prevention is better than cure. [prevent]
31. My belief in her innocence is based on facts. [believe, innocent]
32. Jacks cowardliness makes everybody dislike him. [coward]
33. His knowledge of many languages is wonderful. [know]
34. Mr. Shahs appointment as the manager of the company was hailed by all. [appoint]
35. Wisdom is better than strength. [wise, strong]
36. Loyalty to ones country is the duty of a citizen. [Loyal]
37. Maria got her mothers permission to go to the cinema. [permit]
38. The atom bomb caused much destruction (destroy)
39. Their decision proved to be correct (decide)
40. Chandragupta Vikramaditya was famous for his justice (just)
41. There is no vacancy in this office(vacant)
42. She listened to the whole story with great patience. (patient)
43. After the wedding they gave a grand reception (receive)
44. The country cannot progress unless there is unity among the citizens(unite)
45. Perfection can be achieved only through practice (perfect,
46. Your good result has given me great pleasure (please)
47. Nobody gave me information in time (inform)
48. The selection of the players was not fair. (select)
49. I take pride in being an Indian (proud)
50. There is no possibility of finishing the work before sunset(possible)
51. Her mother gave her sensible advice(advise)
52. The child should not have been given this punishment. (punish)
53. Renu is sure of her success (succeed)
54. The kindness of the stranger brought tear into my eyes (kind)
55. There is scarcity of water in kutch during summer (scarce)
Q.2. Write cc for concrete countable nouns, cu for concrete uncountable nouns, ac for
abstract countable nouns and au for abstract uncountable nouns.
1. The man [ cc ] is known for his love [ au ] of animals. [ cc ]
2. I made tomato soup [ cu ] yesterday.
3. During summer, [ au ] it is best to wear cotton clothes. [ cu ]
4. Goa is famous for its beach. [ cc ]

5. Fort [ cc ] Aguada and its light house [ cc ] are a major tourist attraction [ au ] in
Goa.
6. Where there is smoke [ cu ] there is fire. [ cu ]
7. The rising price [ au ] of paper [ cu ] is a cause [ ] of concern for the publishing
industry. [ cc ]
8. Indias economic growth [ au ] over the past five years [ ac ] is commendable.
9. Jharkand produces the largest amount [ ]of coal [ ]in India.
10. The rivers [cc ] flow gently in the plains. [ cu ]
3. Fill in each blank with an abstract noun formed from the given adjective or verb using
each of the endings in the box.
[ment, ance, ion, ity, y, ness, ce ]
1. Mysore garden is famous for its ____________. [ clean]
2. The standard of ______________ is high in our school. [educate]
3. The municipal committee came to the _________________ that the laying of new
roads should be stopped in the monsoon season. [Conclude]
4. We generally find _________________ among the children throughout the day.
[ active]
5. A person should not have the quality of ________________ .[selfish]
6. A sick patient needs medical ________________ . [treat]
7. Snow White ran away from her house to escape her step mothers hatred and
_________________ [jealous]
8. Cindrella had a beautiful _____________ [appear]
9. Students do ____________ of their classes on Teachers day. [decorate]
10. ________________ is a quality of a well mannered child. [modest]
11. Bata shoes are famous for its ______________ . [reliable]
12. The ________________ of the acrobats in a circus is great. [perform]
Q.4. Say whether following underlined words are reflexive or emphatic.
1. We often talk to ourselves. [r]
2. I myself want to help her. [e]
3. We ourselves heard him saying so. [e]
4. You yourself can finish this work [e]
5. The wall itself fell. [e]
6. The boys hid themselves. [r]
7. The prisoner hanged himself. [r]
8. They themselves admitted their guilt. [e]
9. Quit yourselves like men. [e]
10. The Principal himself suggested these changes. [r]
11. Some children burnt themselves with the fireworks. [r]
12. Did she hurt herself? [r]
13. I saw myself in the mirror. [r]
14. The queen herself came to see the magician. [e]
15. He himself went to see his ailing friend. [e]
16. Pray do not inconvenience yourself [r]

17. We seldom see ourselves as others see us . [r]

18. Mother made herself a cup of coffee. [r]
19. Our teacher prepared herself the assignment. [r]
20. The shopkeeper purchased himself some new toys. [r]
21. Did you sing that song yourself? [e]
22. The judge punished the prisoner himself. [e]
23. Mother made the cake herself. [e]
24. I have met the President of India himself. [e]
25. Ram went to the village himself. [e]
26. The chef prepared all the items himself. [e]
27. We must do it ourselves. [e]
28. I posted the letter myself. [e]
29. We must do it ourselves. [e]
30. The report card has been signed by the Principal herself. [Object of the preposition]
[e]
31. The newcomer didnt want to go to the school by himself. [e]
32. Did you make this project yourself? [e]
Q.5. Rewrite each of these sentences adding the given emphatic pronoun in its correct
place.
1. You / are to be blamed for this. [yourself]
2. They / admitted their guilt. [themselves]
3. The queen / came to see the magician. [herself]
4. Shyam posted the letter / . [himself]
5. You / said that we should reach on time. [yourself]
6. The dancer / was good but the rest of the group were not that impressive. Himself]
7. The letter / was not from the king, but from one of his courtiers. [itself]
8. My sister and me / cleaned our cupboard today. [ourselves]
9. You / are to be blamed for this. [yourself]
10. They / admitted their guilt. [themselves]
6. Fill in each pair of blanks with a preposition from the box and a reflexive pronoun.
[about, among, at, between, by for, of, over, to, with]
Example. Michael is looking ____ ___________in the mirror.
Michael is looking at _himself_ in the mirror.
1. The birds make a nest _for themselves.
2. My mother was pleased with herself.
3. Shyam looked at himself in the mirror.
4. Sometimes the politicians make a fool of themselves.
5. Always we find old people talking to themselves.
6. You all discuss the points by yourselves before we begin our meeting.
7. Four brothers divided their fathers property equally among themselves.
8. Two friends shared a secret between themselves.
9. I pulled on the blanket over myself while sleeping.
10. One should not boast about oneself.