Water’s for . . .washing, drinkingmaking tea,cleaning the bathor scrubbing me;shining a caror rinsing a shirtwatering tomatoes,shifting the dirt… my Mum says. But I say . . .Paddling in welliesor just in feet(puddles are goodbut sea’s a treat)squirting at brothers,splashing Dad,soaking my sisterto make her mad!Mixing with mudto bake a pie,spraying the dogor catching a … Read more
Once there was a very poor shoemaker. He and his wife lived in a little house on the edge of a wood. There were not many people who would buy shoes from the shoemaker. Each day his store of leather became less and less. He did not havemoney to buy more leather. Day by day … Read more
Reading Comprehension A. Tick the correct answer: 1. The boy made a crown: (a) of the tree’s bark (b) of the tree’s leaves (c) of the tree’s flowers (d) of the tree’s stump. 2. every day, the boy spent hours: (a) near the big and tall mango tree (b) near the large and huge mango … Read more
Reading Comprehension Answer the following questions: 1. Why was the Knave of Hearts taken as a prisoner? Ans. The Knave of Hearts was taken as a prisoner because he had stolen the tarts made by the Queen of Hearts. 2. Why did the king wear the wig and the crown? Ans. The king wore the … Read more
Reading Comprehension A. Answer the following questions: 1. What does the railway carriage (train) move faster than? Ans. The railway carriage moves faster than fairies and witches. 2. How do the fast-moving bogies look like? Ans. The fast-moving bogies look like troops in a battle. 3. What does the train pass through? Ans. The train … Read more
Reading Comprehension A. Answer the following questions : 1. Why is Naranbhai Karangia called the “Pea- cock Doctor”? Ans. Naranbhai Karangia is called the “Peacock Doctor” because he has devoted his life to the work of saving and helping peacocks. Whenever he learns that a peacock within 200 kilometres of his village is ill or … Read more
Reading Comprehension Answer the following questions: 1. Gandhiji’s sole companions at high school were his books and lessons. Why? Ans. Gandhiji’s sole companions at school were his books and lessons. It was so because he was very shy and avoided all company. 2. What made Gandhiji do his lessons though his mind was not on … Read more
Reading Comprehension A. Answer the following questions: 1. What suggestion does President Kalam give to children for remembering the science of mule? Ans.About remembering the science formulae. Press-dent Kalam suggested to the children that they can be remembered by constant application. 2. Describe Kalam’s happiest day. Ans. Once Kalam was working with doctors to get … Read more
Reading Comprehension A. Answer the following questions : 1. Look at the first advertisement. What has the prize been given for? Ans. The prize is given to the winners of the ‘Jago Grahak Jago quiz. 2. What is the ISI mark used for? Ans.ISI mark is given to confirm the standard quality of the product. … Read more
Reading Comprehension A. Answer the following questions : 1. What is ‘Travelia’? Ans. ‘Travelling’ is a new age disease that has been spreading fast. 2. Who falls prey to it? Ans. Wealthy people fall prey to it. 3. Why do people feel anxious to contact travel agents? Ans. People feel anxious to contact travel agents … Read more
B. Answer the following questions: 1. Why is Salim Ali called the ‘Birdman’ of India? Ans. In India, the world of birds was exposed to us by the great Salim Ali’s contribution. Therefore, he is affectionately known as the ‘Birdman’ of India. 2. What role do feathers play in birds? Ans. The feathers of the … Read more
Reading Comprehension A. Tick (v) the correct answer : 1. The quarrel between the mountain and the squirrel was about (a) length (b) size (c) ability (d) strength. 2. The mountain is able to : (a) carry a forest (c) make a spry movement (b) crack a nut (d) make up a year. 3. The … Read more
Reading Comprehension A. Answer the following questions: 1. What is special about Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore winning the silver medal in shooting? Ans. The special thing about Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore’s winning the silver medal in shooting was that it was India’s first individual silver medal in Olympic history in a shooting event. 2. What makes the … Read more
Reading Comprehension A. Answer the following questions : 1. What were the strange words introduced to the audience in Washington? Ans. Alarippu, Shabdam, Varnam, and Padam were the strange words introduced to the audience in Washington. 2. What did Sudha always do before her performances? Ans. Always before her performances, Sudha would explain each item … Read more
Reading Comprehension A. Tick the correct answer: 1. J. A. is used for: (a) Jerusha and Abbott(b) Jerusha Abbott (c) Jean Abbott(d) Jean L Jerusha. 2. Jerusha Abbott is a : (a) a girl living in John Grier Home (b) a boy staying at John Grier Home(c) a student living with parents(d) an orphan living … Read more
Reading Comprehension A. Answer the following questions: 1. What does ‘I’ refer to in the poem? Ans. ‘T’ in the poem refers to the poet. 2. How do the poet’s eyes look like in the fog? Ans. The poet’s eyes were looking like balls of burning lead in the fog 3. Why did the poet … Read more
Reading Comprehension A. Answer the following questions: 1. Where is Thailand situated? Ans. Thailand is situated in South East Asia. 2. What is interesting about the Thai Calendar? Ans. The interesting thing about the Thai calendar is that it is 543 years ahead of the Western calendar. 3. Write about some famous places in Thailand. … Read more
A. Tick (V) the correct answer and cross (x) the wrong one: 1. The grandmother set on the flower bed. 2. The boy was ten years old.. 3. The grandmother was not very old. 4. She had grey hair. 5. The boy was interested to see a book with colourful pictures of birds and butterflies. … Read more
Reading Comprehension A. Match the expressions given in column ‘B’ to ‘A’: the mind is withot fear we feel proud the head is held high freedom to expressour thinking and ideas knowledge is free with own interest a society with all types of creeds, and caste. and religious, but not united broken up into fragments … Read more
Reading Comprehension Answer the following questions: 1. What is Devdas Banjare famous for? Ans. Devdas Banjara is famous for popularizing Panthi dance, 2. How did Banjare get exposed to Panthi? Ans. Earlier Banjare was a kabaddi player. As a result of an injury sustained during a match, he had to stop playing the game. He … Read more
Reading Comprehension A. Answer the following questions: 1. What was Madurai earlier known as? Ans. Madurai was earlier known as Madhurapuri 2. Why is Madurai called the city of Nectar? Ans. There are many stories about it. According to one story, some venom had fallen on Madurai from Lord Shiva’s snake. So Lord Shiva put … Read more
Reading Comprehension A. Tick (√) the correct sentences: (i) The little bird was covered with feathers (√) (ii) They shivered due to the cold weather. (X) (iii)The weather was rainy and cloudy. (X) (iv) The girl is thin and the bird is plump. (X) (v) The little girl and the little bird were out in … Read more
Measure For Measure Lesson 3 Class 8 English All of us have scissors and blade at home. Yet we go to the barber to get a haircut. Why? Discuss. Krishna Devaraya was known for his patronage of poets and scholars. He was equally fond of fine arts.Once he came to know about a brilliant artist … Read more