Class 8 2nd Summative English Suggestion 2026 Prepared by: PKG SIR | PKG English Study Centre

Class 8  2nd Summative English Suggestion 2026 

Prepared by: PKG SIR | PKG English Study Centre

 

 A. Change from Direct to Indirect Speech

1. The Swallow said to the statue, "I am staying with you."

2. My mother said to me, "Please wait for me here."

3. Raja said, "Oh ! How cold the wind is!"

4. The old man said to the little girl, "May God bless you!"

5. The man said to him, "Go away."

6. The teacher said to the students, "The earth revolves around the sun."

7. He said to me, "What are you doing right now?"

8. She said, "Alas! I have lost my favorite purse."

9. The captain said to the soldiers, "March forward!"

10. Rita said to her friend, "Will you come to my house tomorrow?"

11. The doctor said to the patient, "Take this medicine twice a day."

12. He said, "Let us go for a walk by the river."

13. The girl said, "How beautiful the rainbow is!"

14. My father said to me, "Do not waste your valuable time."

15. She said to her brother, "I have completed my homework."

B. Write down the antonyms of the bolded words

1. The Swallow will sing forever.

2. The actor enters the stage.

3. The student laughed aloud.

4. I can see all the beautiful things in my land.

5. The water in the river is very deep.

6. He is known as a brave soldier in his battalion.

7. The classroom was perfectly silent during the exam.

8. Please accept my sincere apology.

9. The journey through the mountains was quite safe.

10. She always gives a correct answer in math class.

11. The wooden box is too heavy for the child to lift.

12. The home team won the championship match easily.

13. The grocery store on the corner is currently open.

14. It was a very cruel thing to say to a friend.

15. The boy wrote a different story.

16. The mother placed the child gently on the bed.

17. On hearing the news he felt very uneasy.

18. The gate was opened by the porter. 

C. Underline the clauses in the following sentences and state what kind of clauses they are (Noun, Adjective, or Adverb Clause): 

1. She told me that she was leaving for Mumbai tomorrow.

2. The boy who broke the window apologized to the principal.

3. We will start the match when the rain finally stops.

4. I cannot remember where I kept my house keys.

5. The book which you lent me last week is incredibly interesting.

6. If you practice every day, you will definitely improve.

7. The teacher asked the student why he was absent yesterday.

8. This is the old house that my grandfather built.

9. He sat down to rest because he was completely exhausted.

10. That the earth is round is a scientifically proven fact.

11. He was a man whom everyone admired.

12.   I hope that my uncle will visit me. 

13. He could not walk further as he was tired.

14.   They live in a place where it is always cold.

15. My friends took me to a garden which was very beautiful.

16.   The artist hoped that he would win an award. 

17. I expect that he will come.

18. That you behave like this, hurts me.

19.   Mother was very happy that her child had succeeded.

20. I know a man who is a doctor.

21. Tell me who opened the door.

22. She is the girl who always takes care of her friends.

23. We shall stay at home if it rains. 

24. I believe that the man is entirely honest.

25. The book which is kept on the wooden table is mine.

26. Please call me when you finally reach the railway station.

27. He did not come to the playground because he was severely ill.

28. The gentleman whom we met yesterday is a famous local poet.

D. Provide a single word that matches the following meanings 

(i) a piece of land completely surrounded by water

(ii) unable to read or write

(iii) happening or done once every year

(iv) to feel sorry for something you have done wrong

(v) a period of exactly one hundred years

(vi) extremely tired or lacking energy

(vii) a person who designs buildings and houses

(viii) to leave completely and finally; to give up

(ix) full of fear, worry, or nervousness

(x) a person who travels into outer space

E. Underline the infinitives in the following sentences:

1. To lie is a sin.

2. I am sorry to disturb you again.

3. He wanted to retire from service.

4. To err is human.

5. She loves to sing classical Bengali songs every morning.

6. They plan to visit the Darjeeling hills next month.

7. It is always better to forgive than to hold a grudge.

8. The headmaster asked the student to stand up immediately.

9. We must eat healthy food to live a long life.

F.Make meaningful sentences of your own with the following words:

1. giant :

2. moans :

3. dune :

4. quiet :

5. magnificent :

6. whispered :

7. journey :

8. fearful :

9. stormy :

G. Identify the Noun phrases, Adjective phrases, and Adverb phrases

1. The boy in the blue shirt is the captain of our team.

2. The horse ran with immense speed across the field.

3. She earnestly hopes to win the first prize.

4. The king wore a heavy crown made of solid gold.

5. He addressed the massive crowd in a very loud voice.

6. Food and shelter, she has none.

7. Her voice is pleasing to the ear.

8. Mrinal is a jewel of a boy.

9. Feel yourself at home. 

10. The boy with the blue eyes is my younger cousin.

11. She answered the teacher's question in a very polite manner.

12. To win the championship match is our main goal this year.

13. A girl with a brightly smiling face entered the classroom.

14. He safely parked his brand new car near the hospital gate.

15. Reading English storybooks is an excellent daily habit.

16. The abandoned house beside the river belongs to my uncle.

17. The angry protesters shouted at the top of their voices.

18. I really enjoy playing competitive cricket on Sunday mornings.

19. A woman of immense wealth purchased the antique painting.

20. The frightened rabbit ran into its burrow with all its might.

21.   Early to bed and early to rise is a well-known proverb.

22. The lazy cat slept peacefully under the large wooden table.

23. A leader without any enemies is quite rare in history.

24. The dedicated student hopes to pass the final examination.

25. The weary travelers walked slowly through the dark, dense forest.

26.   The colourful flags of many different nations were flying high.

27. Securing a good government job is not very easy nowadays.

28. The confused passenger behaved in a completely foolish way.

29. The ancient treasure box made of pure silver was stolen last night.

30. He was a man full of hope. 

31. A necklace of great value was stolen. 

32. This is a table made of wood.

33. The bird stood in the corner of his cage.

34. He spoke in a confident manner.

35. It's raining at this moment.

36. Travelling by train gives me great pleasure. 

37. The child refused to answer my question.

38. He wanted to go home. 

39. The wind blew with great speed.

40. The king wore a crown made of diamond. 

41. The little girl did not know what to do.

42. She is a lady of great patience.