Class 8 English Reading Comprehension Exam
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Which option correctly represents the given sentence without any change in meaning?

  • A letter was being written by me to my sister.
  • A letter is being written by me to my sister.
  • A letter has been written by me to my sister.
  • A letter was written by me to my sister. (correct)

    • Which option is a complete sentence on its own?

  • The deck of cards on the computer table.
  • Tickets on the train which reaches in the evening.
  • As long as you are sure you can find your way back.
  • Bring your friends to the party by all means. (correct)

    • Which option conveys the meaning of the proverb used in the situation below?

  • Rushing into judgment can lead to bad decisions. (correct)
  • Being careful in judgment can lead to missed opportunities.
  • Always trust a salesman offering exotic objects at low prices.
  • Quick decisions lead to good outcomes.

    • What lesson can be learned from the story of Max and Mary?

    <p>Leaving the front door open can lead to unfortunate consequences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the given passage, what does the phrase 'there was no use crying over spilt milk' mean?

    <p>It is pointless to get upset about something that has gone wrong.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passive form of the sentence 'Who teaches you English?' look like?

    <p>By whom is English taught to you.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mary and Max agree upon regarding closing the front door?

    <p>They decided that whoever spoke first should close the door.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option relates to the underlined phrase 'not to judge people by their appearances'?

    <p>All that glitters is not gold.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the ultimate consequence of leaving the front door open?

    <p>A robber entered their house and took their belongings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What lesson can be drawn from Max's interaction with the traveling barber?

    <p>Silence can sometimes lead to unwanted consequences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mary and Max do when they saw the robber taking their belongings?

    <p>They remained silent and did not speak.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'howled through the house' suggest about the wind?

    <p>It made a loud and eerie sound in the house.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Grammar and Sentence Structure

    • Options should be a complete sentence on their own.
    • Passive form of the sentence "Who teaches you English?" can be transformed.

    Proverbs and Idioms

    • "There was no use crying over spilt milk" means do not waste time feeling sorry for something that has already happened.
    • Do not judge people by their appearances.

    Story of Max and Mary

    • Max and Mary agreed to close the front door.
    • Leaving the front door open led to a significant consequence.
    • Max had an interaction with a traveling barber.
    • When they saw the robber taking their belongings, Max and Mary did not intervene.

    Descriptive Language

    • "Howled through the house" suggests that the wind was strong and loud.

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    This is a question paper for the English exam for class 8 students. The paper includes reading comprehension questions and requires students to carefully select their answers as they cannot be changed once submitted.

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