Class Viii Ray and Martin Question Bank -78 Answer

 Class Viii Ray and Martin Question Bank -78 Answer 

Kamarpukur Ramakrishna Mission MP School (HS)

Subject: English

Reading Skill | Grammar | Writing

Full Marks: 40

Time: 1 Hour

 

Section – A: Reading Skill (Seen)

1. Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions:

Passage:

King Uther-Pendragon had married the beautiful Lady Igraine, and had a son. This child was the heir to the royal throne.

The king and the queen died soon after the baby boy was born. It was a difficult time. Many of the king's opponents were looking to seize the throne. King Uther-Pendragon had two wise counsellors - Merlin, a prophet and a magician, and the brave knight, Sir Ulfius. They were greatly trusted by the royal family. When the king and the queen were no more, the two counsellors met Sir Ector the Trustworthy, a loyal subject of the king, on a cold and windy midnight. They placed in his hands a baby wrapped in a scarlet cloak. Merlin said, "We order you and your wife to bring up this child as though he were your own son."

"The boy is to be called Arthur," Sir Ulfius said. Sir Ector, being a true knight, asked no questions and promised to obey his late king's counsellors.

 

A. Answer the following questions: (1×4 = 4)

(i) Who were Merlin and Sir Ulfius?

→ Merlin, a prophet and a magician, was one of the two wise councillors. Sir Ulfius, a brave knight, was also the wise councillor.

(ii) Who was Lady Igraine? What was her son's name?

→ Lady Igraine was the wife of King Uther-Pendragon. Her son's name was Arthur.

(iii) What happened in Britain soon after the passing away of the king?

→ Many of the king's opponents tried to seize the throne after the king's death.

(iv) What did Sir Ector do?

→ Sir Ector promised to raise the child Arthur as his own son, following the counsellors' order.

 

B. Fill in the blank with a word from the passage: (1×1 = 1)

One should obey one's parents.

 

2. Read the poem carefully and answer the questions that follow:

Poem:

The sea is a hungry dog,

Giant and grey.

He rolls on the beach all day.

With his clashing teeth and shaggy jaws

Hour upon hour he gnaws

The rumbling, tumbling stones,

And 'Bones, bones, bones!'

The giant sea-dog moans,

Licking his greasy paws.

 

Answer the following questions: (1×5 = 5)

(i) What does the sea do all day?

→ The sea rolls on the beach all day.

(ii) How has the sea been described in the poem?

→ The sea has been described as a hungry, giant grey dog.

(iii) What does the giant sea-dog moan for?

→ The giant sea-dog moans for bones.

(iv) What does the sea look like?

→ The sea looks like a giant grey dog with clashing teeth and shaggy jaws.

(v) Write down the nearest meaning of 'shaggy'.

→ Rough or hairy.

 

Section – B: Reading Skill (Unseen)

3. Read the passage and answer the questions:

Passage:

Sometimes ago, I was reading a book called Everyday Greatness. I would like to share a story from that book which demonstrates the immense power of a woman. A riot was raging in La Mesa Prison, one of the most notorious prisons in Tijuana in Mexico. Twenty-five hundred prisoners were packed into a compound which had been built to accommodate only six hundred. The angry prisoners hurled broken glass bottles at the police who fired back with guns. Ignoring the shower of bullets and bottles, a frail old woman, just five feet two inches tall, stood there calmly with outstretched hands in a simple gesture of peace and asked everyone to stop fighting. And incredibly everyone did! Her name was Sister Antonia Brenner.

 

A. Answer the questions: (1×5 = 5)

(i) Where was La Mesa Prison located?

→ It was located in Tijuana, Mexico.

(ii) What did the police do to control the situation?

→ The police fired bullets to control the prisoners.

(iii) Why were the prisoners angry?

→ The prisoners were angry due to overcrowding and harsh conditions.

(iv) Who was Sister Antonia Brenner?

→ Sister Antonia Brenner was a peace-loving woman who calmed the rioters with her peaceful gesture.

(v) What did she do to stop fighting?

→ She stood with outstretched hands and asked everyone to stop fighting.

 

B. Write 'T' for true and 'F' for false: (1×3 = 3)

(i) The prisoners had reasons to be violent. → T

(ii) The police didn’t take action against the angry prisoners. → F

(iii) Sister Antonia’s appeal for peace was ignored. → F

 

C. Find the meanings: (1×2 = 2)

(i) Fragile → Weak / Delicate

(ii) Extremely large or great → Immense

 

Section – C: Grammar and Vocabulary

4. Do as directed: (1×12 = 12)

(i) The dog has been barking since last night. ✅

(ii) I am pleased by his kindness. ✅ (Passive voice)

(iii)Vegetables have been bought by the man. ✅

(iv) He died in 60. ✅ (Preposition)

(v) Is volleyball played by you? ✅ (Passive voice)

(vi) Has the wind been seen by you? ✅ (Passive voice)

(vii) She asked Rini why she was afraid. ✅ (Narration)

(viii) My mother went to Agra to visit the Tajmahal. ✅ (Use of infinitive)

(ix) Wounded is the participle adjective. ✅

(x) Pinki told me that I was clever. ✅ (Narration)

(xi) He said that he took bread at night. ✅ (Narration)

(xii) You met the man yesterday who was my uncle. ✅ (Adjective clause)

 

Section – D: Writing Skill

5. Write a paragraph (any one):

(a) A Moonlit Night in a Forest Guest House

Spending a moonlit night in a forest guest house is a magical experience. The trees look silver under the moonlight. The forest becomes calm and quiet except for the chirping of crickets. The moonlight filters through the branches, creating a dreamy atmosphere. It feels peaceful to sit under the sky surrounded by nature. Such a night refreshes both the mind and the soul.

OR

(b) My Favourite Season

My favourite season is winter. The weather becomes cool and pleasant. I love wearing warm clothes and drinking hot tea. The sky remains clear, and the sun is bright but not harsh. Winter brings many delicious fruits and vegetables. I enjoy this season the most because of its calm and cozy nature.

 

6. Write a story: “Two Friends and a Bear”

Two Friends and a Bear

Once two friends were walking through a forest. Suddenly, a big bear appeared. The first friend climbed a tree quickly. The second friend didn’t know how to climb. He fell flat on the ground, pretending to be dead. The bear came near and sniffed him. Thinking he was dead, the bear went away. The first friend came down and asked, “What did the bear whisper in your ear?” The second friend replied, “He told me never to trust a false friend who leaves you in danger.” The story teaches us the value of true friendship.

Moral: A friend in need is a friend indeed.

 

✅ Complete Set Prepared by: PKG ENGLISH STUDY CENTRE

📘 Based on Class Standard | HS Level | PKG WAY Method

 

Kamarpukur Ramakrishna Mission MP School (HS)

Subject: English

Reading Skill | Grammar | Writing

F.M.: 40

Time: 1 Hour

 

Section – A: Reading Skill (Seen)

1. Read the text carefully and answer the following questions:

Passage:

King Uther-Pendragon had married the beautiful Lady Igraine, and had a son. This child was the heir to the royal throne.

The king and the queen died soon after the baby boy was born. It was a difficult time. Many of the king's opponents were looking to seize the throne. King Uther-Pendragon had two wise counsellors - Merlin, a prophet and a magician, and the brave knight, Sir Ulfius. They were greatly trusted by the royal family. When the king and the queen were no more, the two counsellors met Sir Ector the Trustworthy, a loyal subject of the king, on a cold and windy midnight. They placed in his hands a baby wrapped in a scarlet cloak. Merlin said, "We order you and your wife to bring up this child as though he were your own son."

"The boy is to be called Arthur," Sir Ulfius said. Sir Ector, being a true knight, asked no questions and promised to obey his late king's counsellors.

 

A. Answer the following questions: (1×4 = 4)

(i) Who were Merlin and Sir Ulfius?

(ii) Who was Lady Igraine? What was her son's name?

(iii) What happened in Britain soon after the passing away of the king?

(iv) What did Sir Ector do?

B. Fill in the blank with a word taken from the passage: (1×1 = 1)

One should __________ one's parents.

 

2. Read the poem carefully and answer the questions that follow:

Poem:

The sea is a hungry dog,

Giant and grey.

He rolls on the beach all day.

With his clashing teeth and shaggy jaws

Hour upon hour he gnaws

The rumbling, tumbling stones,

And 'Bones, bones, bones!'

The giant sea-dog moans,

Licking his greasy paws.

 

Answer the following questions: (1×5 = 5)

(i) What does the sea do all day?

(ii) How has the sea been described in the poem?

(iii) What does the giant sea-dog moan for?

(iv) What does the sea look like?

(v) Write down the nearest meaning of 'shaggy'.

 

Section – B: Reading Skill (Unseen)

3. Read the following passage and answer the questions:

Passage:

Sometimes ago, I was reading a book called Everyday Greatness. I would like to share a story from that book which demonstrates the immense power of a woman. A riot was raging in La Mesa Prison, one of the most notorious prisons in Tijuana in Mexico. Twenty-five hundred prisoners were packed into a compound which had been built to accommodate only six hundred. The angry prisoners hurled broken glass bottles at the police who fired back with guns. Ignoring the shower of bullets and bottles, a frail old woman, just five feet two inches tall, stood there calmly with outstretched hands in a simple gesture of peace and asked everyone to stop fighting. And incredibly everyone did! Her name was Sister Antonia Brenner.

 

A. Answer the following questions: (1×5 = 5)

(i) Where was La Mesa Prison located?

(ii) What did the police do to control the situation?

(iii) Why were the prisoners angry?

(iv) Who was Sister Antonia Brenner?

(v) What did she do to stop fighting?

B. Write ‘T’ for True and ‘F’ for False in the boxes: (1×3 = 3)

(i) The prisoners had reasons to be violent.

(ii) The police didn’t take action against the angry prisoners.

(iii) Sister Antonia’s appeal for peace was ignored.

C. Find the meanings of the following words from the passage: (1×2 = 2)

(i) Fragile:

(ii) Extremely large or great:

 

Section – C: Grammar and Vocabulary

4. Do as directed: (1×12 = 12)

(i) The dog __________ (bark) since last night.

(ii) His kindness pleases me. (Change the voice)

(iii) The man has bought vegetables. (Voice Change)

(iv) He died ______ 1960. (Use correct preposition)

(v) Do you play volleyball? (Change the voice)

(vi) Have you seen the wind? (Change the voice)

(vii) She said to Rini, "Why are you afraid?" (Change the mode of narration)

(viii) My mother went to Agra. She wanted to visit the Tajmahal. (Join the sentences using infinitive)

(ix) The wounded man died later. (Identify the participle adjective)

(x) Pinki said to me, "You are clever." (Change the mode of narration)

(xi) He said, "I take bread at night." (Change the mode of narration)

(xii) You met the man yesterday. He was my uncle. (Join using adjective clause)

 

Section – D: Writing Skill

5. Write a paragraph on any one of the following topics:

(a) Spending a moonlit night in a forest guest house

OR

(b) Your favourite season

 

6. Write a story using the following points:

Title: Two Friends and a Bear

Points:

Two friends – passing through a forest – a bear came out – the first friend climbed a tree – second friend did not know how to climb – knew that bear does not touch a dead man – fell flat on the ground – bear came and smelt – took him dead and left – first friend asked – second friend answered – keep away from a false friend.