CBA

JSHS / G 8/ 71 Date: __________

Grade: VIII Subject: English

I. Read the passage given below and write the option that you consider the most appropriate.
The beginning of this fun-filled season with the sun hidden behind the grey clouds brings cheer to many
of us, waiting eagerly to splash in the rain. Of course, not everything about rain is glamorous. Especially
when you think about endless traffic jams, the bad roads dotted with potholes, uncleared garbage and the
spate of waterborne diseases. Also, viral infections like colds and coughs make their presence felt.
Most infectious diseases prevalent in the rainy season can be prevented by simply washing our hands
regularly. Scrubbing hands regularly with water and soap can prevent us from contracting respiratory and
diarrheal diseases.
Kids have a lower level of immunity, and hence hand washing becomes a crucial part of their lifestyle.
When playing, especially during monsoon season, kids come into contact with germs and can
unknowingly become infected simply by touching their nose, eyes or mouth. The Food and Drug
Administration states that the human influenza virus can survive on surfaces for up to eight hours,
making people susceptible to catching it each time they touch the infected surface. Hence repeated hand
washing is required.
To make the best of the rainy season, we should follow some simple guidelines. First of all, if we decide
to get wet in the rain we should change into a dry set of clothes at the earliest. Also, we should keep raw
food items at bay and wash vegetables and fruits thoroughly before use. Moreover, strict kitchen hygiene
should be maintained in order to enjoy one of the most beautiful seasons of the year. Also, in order to
have a trouble-free rainy season, home-made fresh food should be given preference over the fast food
sold in the market.

1. People wait for the rains since they can__________in it.

(a) splash
(b) have potholed roads
(c) spate of waterborne diseases
(d) endless traffic jams
2. After getting wet in rain we should put on dry clothes____________
(a) as late as possible
(b) whenever we like to
(c) as early as possible
(d) when we fall sick
3. Besides maintaining kitchen hygiene, we should_________________ so as to keep us disease free in the
rainy season.
(a) avoid raw fruits
(b) enjoy raw fruits
(c) avoid vegetables
(d) consume more fruits and vegetables
4. The passage suggests that small children should wash their hands_____________ ____________in the
rainy season since they have lower immunity.
(a)Frequently
(b) rarely
(c) after every meal
(d) before every meal
5. The word in the passage which means the same as’ prone and vulnerable ‘is _______.
(a) dotted
(b) hygiene
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 (c) susceptible
(d) influenza

II. One day you were commuting in a DTC bus. Unfortunately, your wallet was left at home. The
conductor gave you a ticket for free. You are moved by his gesture. Write a descriptive paragraph in 100
to 150 words.

III. Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.

1. The delay was due ________engine failure. (with / to / at)
2. He is not eligible _________ admission to this course. (with / for / of)
3. They have embarked ________ an expedition. (with / on / off)
4. She is engaged _________ a young doctor. (with / to / on)
5. The wicked man tried to entice him ________evil habits. (at / with / into)
6. The officer is entrusted ________ the task of maintaining law and order in the city.
(to / with / of)
7. She is envious ________ her rich neighbour. (with / of / off)
8. His selfishness estranged him _________ his family. (with / from / of)
9. You had no excuse _________ misbehaving with the clerk. (of / for / to)
10. I want to exchange my Honda ________ a Lamborghini. (for / with / to)

IV. Edit the following passage.

Mr Jones woke one morning, before the
sun has risen. It was a beautiful (a) ________ _________
day, so he goes to the window and (b) ________ _________
looked out. He was surprise to see (c) ________ _________
a neatly dress, middle-aged professor (d) ________ _________
coming from a direction of the town. (e) ________ _________
He had grey hair but thick glasses, (f) ________ _________
and was carry an umbrella, a (g) ________ _________
newspaper and the bag. (h) ________ _________

V. Watch the video for which the link is shared and write a short speech for the same
https://youtu.be/5g1LtbCtVhs?si=R2UNp2yrEEcuuRAg

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