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Grade - 08 | English

Name/Index No : ………………… Mrs.S.Kantharaj, B.A, PGDE

Unit -01
1) Fill in the blanks using the correct letter of the word
1. Org_niza_ion 11. Resp_nsibi_ities
2. Com_orata_le 12. ex_ibit_on
3. Judg_s 13. inf_rm_tion
4. Invit_ti_n 14.Exp_ri_nce
5. deco_atio_ 15. En_iro_ment
6. lan_uag_ 16. pho_ogra_hs
7. succes_ 17.Neig_b_urs
8. Ve_unters 18.At_itud_s
9. cost_ms 19. Im_ort_nce
10. Chi_f G_est 20.N_turecl_b
(20Marks)
2) Select and give one word for each of the following
1. Volunteer 2.Motto 3.nutshell 4.awareness 5.shortcoming
1. A Person who freely offers to do something ……………………….
2. In a fewest possible words …………………………
3. A failure to meet a certain …………………………….
4. Having Knowledge of a situation ……………………….
5. A short sentence, or phrase encapsulating a belief or ideal…………………………..
(5Marks)
3) Write 5 sentences about your Mother
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(10marks)

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 4) Find the missing words for the following instructions.
Raju gave for Themiya and Thenuga .one is done for you.
Eg: 1. write a list of items you will need.
2. ………………..a suitable travelling bag
3. ……………….all the clothes you will need
4. ………………the softer clothes and fold the stiffer ones
5. ……………….all the toiletries separately
6. ………………separate bags to put shoes
(use, put, write, Roll. select, Gather, Arrange)

5) Fill in the blanks with the most suitable proposition given .One is done for you
(of, with, for, to, by, in, at, from, for, about, on)
1. Thank you very much for inviting me to speak ……………you.
2. Each of us carried a small note book …………..
3. We had to face a number ………………. Problems.
4. A rhyming word …………’walk” is talk.
5. We had a lot of work to do …………….. School.
6. I prepared a plan to complete all the School work ………..time.
7. You have asked me ……… the extra Curricular activities.
8. Amitha’s penfriend is ……….. Russia.
9. Hope to hear …..you soon.
10. This letter was written …………Amitha.
(10Marks)
6) Write the Plural form of the following words
1. Cloth 11.Book
2. Tomato 12.Box
3. Boot 13.Hero
4. Child 14.potato
5. Story 15. photo
6. Country 16.Womon
7. Leaf 17. ox
8. Calf 18. elephant
9. Roof 19. cross
10. Safe 20. son-in-law

(20Marks)

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 7) Here are parts of a letter.? They are not in order. Read and put them in order
one is done for you.
1. ….. Body of the letter.
2. …… Name
3. ……Complementary end
4. …… Salutation
5. .…1… Address
6. …….. Date
(5marks)
8) Write 5 sentances using the given reflective pronouns as objects. One is done for you.
(My self, your Selves, our selves,Himself, themselves. it self )
Eg: 1) I wash my clothes myself
2) ………………………………………………………………..
3) …………………………………………………………………
4) ………………………………………………………………..
5) ……………………………………………………………….
(10 Marks)
9) Underline the correct answer.

1. I’ve already (prepared, prepares, prepare) the invitation cards.

2. We (are, have, can) start our discussion straight way.
3. I (am,will,was) a little busy during the last few weeks.
4. Every month we (Planned, plan, plans) is an investment)
5. Time spent for (plan, plannin, plannet) is an investment.
(5Marks)
10) Write the first letter to a pen friend. use about 150 words
(10Marks)

Unit – 02
01) Arrange the following words to mark meaningful sentances.
• National bird / is / kiwi / the / New Zealand / of
• cassowary birds / colourful / have / helmet / a
• I / unpleasant / hear / an / sound
• He / mouth / opens / his / sing / to
• is / bed room / there / a / book shelf / each / in
• saw / I / James and Olivia / yesterday
(10Marks)

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 02) Select suitable word and complete the sentances.
• The __________ are only found in Antarctica.
• _____________ is the largest steamer duck in the world.
• Takahe inhabits __________ using shrubs for shelter.
• Kiwi is a flightiess and _________ bird.
• Cassowary is a native bird of the _________ of Papuva New Guinea and
Indonesia and north eastern Australia.
(grass land, noctural, Emperor penguins, tropical forests, Feugian steamer duck)
(10Marks)

03) Match the questions with the answers. Write the correct letter in the blanks.
01. Do you remember the beautiful a) She wants to
white bird with a crest? become an
( ____ ) ornithologist.
02. would you like to know more about b) Yes, you mean the
birds? ( ____ ) Kayu?
03. What is it? c) A person who
studies about
( ____ ) birds.
04. What does she want to become in d) Of Course! They
her future? are beautiful
( ____ ) creatures.
05. What do you mean ornithologist? e) It’s my sister’s
( ____ ) scrap book.

(10 marks)
04) Complete the following sentances with words given below.
(Mustn’t, must, shouldn’t, you don’t have to, should, have to )
• The museum is free. You don’t have to pay.
• You _________ talk in the library.
• He _____________ take one pill everday.
• You ______________ give them any sweets.
• You ______________ see a doctor immediately.
• You ____________ turn your mobile off.
(10 marks)

05) Complete the sentences with the opposite of the given words in brackets.
• Some of the buildings in the centre are quite modern. (old)
• Los Angeles is a very P____ city there are so many cars. (clean)
• Mumbai is an extremely A_______ city. (quiet)
• Where’s the most b_____ place you’ve ever been to? (interesting)
• you won’t l_________ on time (arrive)

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 • I think he’s going to I_____________ the race. (win)
• Can you t_______ the light, please? (turn off)
• P__________ the door to open it.
• I s__________ more than 50 emails yesterday. (received)
• The subway in tokyo is very C___________ (empty)
• Why don’r you write the a._________ (question)
(10marks)

06) Write five health tips you sholud follow.

One is done for you.
• Brush your teeth after every meal.

• ________________________________________

• ________________________________________

• ________________________________________

• ________________________________________

• ________________________________________

(10marks)

07) Select suitable rhyming words from the box. One is done for you.

head victory night 1. Head : bed

history picture joint 2. __________________

3. __________________
sight
take mixture 4. __________________
borrow 5. __________________
sorrow dream
dish 6. __________________
Information 7. __________________
scream
8. __________________
mill 9. __________________
point chalk
conformatiom 10. __________________
11. __________________

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 08) Find new words help to these prefixes.
treat = ill-trant

il

un

dis

mis

re

(15marks)

09) Write an essay on one of the followings.

• Birds should not be put in cages.
• Our English Day.
(15marks)

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 Unit – 03
01) Match “A” with “B”.

01 There is an old lady. Let her get on a) certainly

the bus.
02 I’m sorry. I didn’t see you. b) Thank you
03 Can I help you with the bag. c) yes, Thank you very
much.
04 Could someone please give a seat to d) we’re going to the
this old lady? hospital.
05 Where are you going? e) That’s okay.
06 Could you help the old lady to getoff f) Here I’ll give you mine.
the bus?
(5marks)

02) Find the suitable word of the meaning.

1. Polite behaviour toward others - _____________
2. A man who has magical power - _____________
3. Producing no useful result - _____________ willing, comply,
4. Eager of Prepered to do something - __________ futile, dignity,
5. Quality of being worth of honour - __________ wizard,
6. Meet specified standards - _________________ courtesy

(5marks)

03) Re write the sentances using contractions.

One is done for you.
1. I am sorry to hear - I’m sorry to hear.
2. you are welcome. –
3. I will give you mine –
4. There is an old lady -
5. I did not see you -
6. I have another baby -
7. Let us write a story -
8. I will not come tomorrow –
9. He can not accept it –
10. She is not there –
11. I would like to help them –
(20marks)

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 04) Read the following words and underline the silent letter in each word and write as in
the example.
Eg – talk - I
1. know –
2. when –
3. Guest –
4. anuty –
5. straigh –
6. would –
7. build –
8. talk -
9. write –
10. kowledge –
(10marks)
05) Underline the correct answer.
Eg : A : Here’s the report, I promised you.
B : Thank / Thanks

2. A : Oh, no! I’ve forgetten your book.

B : Never/ don’t mind. you can give it to me tomorrow.
3. A : Thank yo, that’s very kind of / for you.
B : No / Not at all.
4. A : There isn’t much coffee left.
B : Not / No problem – I’ll have tea.
5. A : Have a chocolate.
B : cheer / cheers.
6. A : I’ve made mistake.
B : Never / don’t eorry. you can easily correct it.
(10marks)
06) Write the plural forms of the uncountable noun.
Eg : 1. a glass of water – two glasses of water.

2. a tin of fish – three ____________________

3. a packet of biscuit – two ____________________
4. a cupp of tea – four ____________________
5. a bottle of oil – two ____________________
6. a kilo of sugar – three ____________________
7. a sack of paddy – five ____________________
8. a lock of hair – two ____________________

(10marks)

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 07) Join the following pairs of sentances using given conjunctions. One is done for you.
so/ since/as
1. My mother is alone at home. I must go home early.
As my mother is alone at home I must go home early.
2. Peter had always lived in a city. He was netused to animals.
……………………………………………………………………………….
3. I am netwell. I donot go for sports peractices.
……………………………………………………………………………….
4. He was too small. He was nnot allowed to go home alone.
……………………………………………………………………………….
5. Mr.Perere is too fat. He cannot climb up a tree.
……………………………………………………………………………….
6. Raj is a havd worker. He got through G.C.E (O/L) with nine As.
……………………………………………………………………………….
(10marks)
08) Complete the sentences by writing one word in the brackets.
[ college, pass, marks, music, textbook, mistake]
1. I got very low _____________ for my history essay.
2. Please turn to page 44 in your _____________
3. Did you ______________ your Geography exam?
4. Micha is studying biology at ______________.
5. I make a lot of _________ when I write french.
6. I would like to study ____________ at University.
(15marks)
09) Write to words and expressions that we use to express courtesy and Consideration.
1. __________________
2. __________________
3. __________________
4. __________________
5. __________________
6. __________________
7. __________________
8. __________________
9. __________________
10. __________________

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 10) Write a composition about your ambition – (use about 150 words)
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(10marks)

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