J.G.V.V.MAT.HR.SEC.

SCHOOL

I TERMINAL EXAMINATION – 2021-2022

STD: VIII ENGLISH MARKS: 60

I. Choose the appropriate synonym for the underlined words: 3x1=3

1. They contrived a mask against poison gas.

a) created b) demolished c) discouraged d) wrecked

2. He has a visual impairment in the right eye.

a) boon b) blessing c) disability d) utility

3. I have lost the key. You will find a spare in the drawer.

a) used b) occupied c) extra d) necessary

II. Choose the appropriate antonym for the underlined words: 3x1=3

4. Vinoth glanced at Madhan who barely contained his rage.

a) fury b)calm c) temper d) violence

5. Mani thoroughly enjoyed watching the game.

a) partially b) closely c) rigorously d) minutely

6. Naveen wasn’t wealthy enough to feed his dog everyday.

a) adequate b) insufficient c) ample d) surplus

III. Quote from memory: 1x5=5

7. From: Every -----------------------

To: ------------------------- unfelt

IV. Vocabulary: 8x1=8

8. Fill in the blanks with a suitable homophone:

He started a ______________ (new/knew) job on Monday.

9. Syllabify the word ‘Exhausted’.

10. Choose a suitable prefix for ‘locate’

a) un b) re c) in d) im

11. Choose a suitable suffix for ‘heavy’

a) yer b)er c) ier d)ly

12. Write the full form of ‘EMIS’

a) Education Management Information System

b) Education Management International System

c) Education Monitoring Information System

d) Emergency Management Information System

13.Write the plural of ‘analysis’

a) analysises b) analyses c) analysi d) analyse

14. Write the American English for the word ‘time table’.

15. __________ is an example of verb + noun.

a) Show roomb) Sunrise c) check out d) breakfast

V. Grammar: 11x1=11

16. Fill in the blanks with a suitable preposition:

i) You can play ___________ your studies.

ii) Jenifer has close connection ____________ my family.

17. Fill in the blanks with a suitable modal verbs:

i) That _________ be a better solution for you.

ii) _____________ you bring me a glass of water.

18. Fill in the blanks with a suitable degrees of comparison:

i) Whales are ______________ (large) animals than Dolphins.

ii) Out of all of my books, this one is the ___________ (old)

19. Pick out the adjective and write its kind:

i) I spent the time with my parents.

ii) This weekend is going to be really fun.

20. Identify the following sentence whether it is a transitive or intransitive verb:

i) Nandhini loves her job.

ii) Mr. Raj is a singer.

21. Fill in the blanks with a correct pronoun:

_____________ are the only one who can quickly solve this puzzle.

VI. Answer any 4 of the following: 4x2=8

22. Why did the bird drop diamond stud?

23. What happened to Ramayya’s wife at the end?

24. How did Newton learn about the way a windmill operated?

25. How many medals did Ilavazhagi win in National and International tournament?

26. How did the young boy find the strength of the wind?

VII. Read the poetic lines and answer the following questions: 2x2=4

27. And heaven a surer heritage

a) Mention the figure of speech in the given line.

b) Name the poem and poet.

28. To cackle and cry

Without wings

It let’s me fly.

a) Can the poet fl without wings?

b) What is the theme of the poem?

VIII. Answer in a paragraph: 1x5=5

29. What were the answers to the three questions? What is the message of the hermit?

(or)

30. Write a paragraph on the father’s love as described in the poem “Special Hero”.

IX. Identify the speaker/character: 3x1=3

31. “Yes, I am going to school”.

32. I came to you, wise man for an answer to my questions.

33. She began her attacks in a Rupal village in Western Nepal, Himalayas.

X. Letter writing: 1x5=5

34. Write a letter to your brother advising him to concentrate on his studies.

XI. General Comprehension: 5x1=5

35. We who live in the present day world are proud to call ourselves civilized. Is it
because we live and dress better than our forefathers? Of course, we have the advantages of
the inventions of science with our ancestors had never known. But let us search our hearts
and ask ourselves, “Has science solved all our problems?” Frankly the answer is, “No”. In fact
science has added to our worries. Perhaps, now we can kill more easily and swiftly than
ever before. And then we have not given up the old habit of fighting. That is why we have
wars after a decade or two. If we wish to be really civilized, let us learn to live in peace. Let
us achieve brotherhood of man.

Questions:

i) Why do we call ourselves civilized?

ii) Has science solved all out problems? Why?
iii) Why do we have wars?
iv) How can we become truly civilized?
v) Write the opposite of ‘civilized’.