Class VIII

English Language – Question Bank

Q1. Write a letter to your friend about a fair held at your school. Give
details about how you enjoyed it, what you ate, which stalls were
your favourites, and so on.

Q2. You have moved to a new city and are feeling lonely. Write a
letter to your friend sharing your feelings and ask him/her for tips to
adjust to the new place.

Q3. Write a notice for the school notice board regarding a Inter-
School Dance Competition to be held in your school, giving all the
necessary details.

Q4. An Inter-House Debate Competition is being organized in your

school. Write a notice informing the students about the event.

Question 5- Fill in the blanks with appropriate

words-
(i) The cat slept ____________ the sofa all afternoon.

(ii) We reached the station ____________ time for the train.

(iii) The bird flew ____________ the open window.

(iv) She placed the vase carefully ____________ the table.

(v) The children were hiding ____________ the curtains.

(vi) He has been waiting ____________ the bus stop since morning.
(vii) The teacher divided the class ____________ four groups.

(viii) The ball rolled ____________ the stairs and into the hall.

(ix) There is a pharmacy ____________ the corner of the street.

(x) The students walked ____________ the classroom quietly.

(xi) My house is located ____________ the river.

(xii) She borrowed a pen ____________ her friend.

(xiii) The baby crawled ____________ the bed.

(xiv) He looked ____________ the mirror before leaving.

(xv) The dog sat ____________ its owner obediently.

(xvi) The painting was hung ____________ the fireplace.

(xvii) We stayed indoors ____________ the heavy rain.

(xviii) The shop opens ____________ nine o’clock every day.

(xix) The teacher spoke ____________ the importance of honesty.

(xx) The letter was sent ____________ speed post.

(xxi) Ravi was worried ____________ going to school on a Monday morning.

(xxii) The children sat ____________ the tree to escape the heat.

(xxiii) The teacher called the student ____________ the classroom.

(xxiv) The dog ran ____________ the road without stopping.

(xxv) The pencil was hidden ____________ the pile of books.

(xxvi) The boy fell ____________ his bicycle and hurt his knee.

(xxvii) She completed her homework ____________ any help from others.

(xxviii) The children waited patiently ____________ the bell rang.

(xxix) The teacher stood ____________ the two rows of students while giving
instructions.

(xxx) The clock hanging ____________ the door struck nine.

(xxxi) I will meet you again ____________ Monday.

(xxxii) I went to the market ____________ the morning.

(xxxiii) The Guptas live ____________ the first floor of the building.

(xxxiv) Is there someone ____________ the door?

(xxxv) Sasha is sitting ____________ Maya and Pauline.

(xxxvi) The plane flew ____________ Mt. Everest.

(xxxvii) We stuck the poster ____________ the bed.

(xxxviii) Rahul is wearing a coat ____________ his shirt.

(xxxix) My dog jumped ____________ the compound wall.

(xl) Akash has been calling ____________ 4 o’clock.

Question 6: Do as Directed
A. Attempt the following questions

(i) She ____________ (finish) her work before the teacher arrived.
(Fill in the correct form of the verb)

(ii) He is ____________ university student.

(Fill in the correct article)

(iii) Everyone must bring ____________ own notebook.

(Fill in the correct pronoun)

(iv) The magician gave a ____________ performance.

(Form an adjective from the word ‘magic’)

(v) A pair of shoes ____________ lying near the door.

(Fill in the correct verb)

(vi) The principal announced the result.

(Change to Passive Voice)

(vii) The coach said, “We will win the match tomorrow.”
(Change into Indirect Speech)

(viii) Mother said, “Do not waste food.”

(Change into Indirect Speech)

(ix) The necklace is made of ____________.

(Fill in a suitable material noun)

(x) She ____________ forgets to carry her ID card.

(Fill in a suitable adverb of frequency)

(xi) People speak English all over the world.

(Begin: English is ……………………)

(xii) He is repairing the bicycle now.

(Begin: The bicycle is ……………………)

(xiii) The train had left before we reached the station.

(Begin: The train had ……………………)

(xiv) Riya said, “I have finished my homework.”

(Change into Indirect Speech)

(xv) I said to her, “Can you help me?”

(Begin: I asked her ……………………)

(xvi) This is the best book in the library.

(Begin: No other ……………………)

(xvii) He is stronger than his brother.

(Change to Positive Degree)

(xviii) She was tired, yet she completed her work.

(Begin: Although ……………………)

(xix) The bell rang. The students rushed out.

(Begin: As soon as ……………………)

(xx) How beautiful the painting is!

(Change to Assertive Sentence)

B. Attempt the following questions

(xxi) She ____________ (complete) her homework before dinner.

(Fill in the appropriate form of the verb)

(xxii) He is ____________ honest boy and always speaks the truth.

(Fill in the correct article)

(xxiii) Each of the boys must complete ____________ homework.

(Fill in the correct pronoun)
(xxiv) The teacher praises the ____________ student.
(Form an adjective from the word ‘success’)

(xxv) A bunch of keys are lying on the table.

(Rewrite the sentence after identifying and correcting the error)

(xxvi) The teacher explained the lesson clearly.

(Change to Passive Voice)

(xxvii) Granny said, “It is always good to tell the truth.”

(Change into Indirect Speech)

(xxviii) The gardener said, “I watered the plants yesterday.”

(Change into Indirect Speech)

(xxix) He gifted his wife a ring made of ____________.

(Fill in a suitable material noun)

(xxx) She ____________ meets me.

(Fill in a suitable adverb of frequency)

(xxxi) They build houses every year.

(Begin: Houses are ……………………)

(xxxii) She is writing a letter now.

(Begin: A letter is ……………………)

(xxxiii) The chef had cooked the meal before the guests arrived.
(Begin: The meal had ……………………)

(xxxiv) Lisa said, “The shoes that I wore last night are too tight.”
(Change into Indirect Speech)

(xxxv) I said to my friends, “Will you go for a walk tomorrow?”

(Begin: I asked my friends ……………………)
(xxxvi) Radha said to Jia, “Please pass me the salt.”
(Change into Indirect Speech)

(xxxvii) Mukul says, “I can have ten slices of cake.”

(Change into Indirect Speech)

(xxxviii) Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world.

(Begin: No other ……………………)

(xxxix) She is taller than her sister.

(Change to Positive Degree)

(xl) Mumbai is the more crowded than any other city in India.
(Rewrite using ‘most crowded’)

(xli) She ran fast. She did not win the race.
(Begin: Although ……………………)

(xlii) As soon as the baby saw the toy, she started smiling.
(Begin: No sooner did ……………………)

(xliii) She does not like tea. She does not like coffee.
(Begin: Neither ……………………)

(xliv) My sister is younger than me.

(Change to a Negative Sentence)

(xlv) How stunning is this view from Vinay’s room!

(Change to an Assertive Sentence)

C. Change the form of the sentence as directed

(xlvi) I admit that you are correct.

(Change to Negative)
(xlvii) Rakesh is travelling to Goa tomorrow.
(Change to Interrogative)

(xlviii) What a lovely day it is!

(Change to Assertive)

(xlix) I wish I knew how to fly.

(Change to Exclamatory)

(l) None but Ruchi can answer these questions about the story.
(Change to Assertive)

D. Combine the sentences using the words given

(li) He came late to class. The teacher did not say anything to him.
(Use ‘Though’)

(lii) You tell me the truth. I shall not help you.

(Use ‘Unless’)

(liii) We can watch a movie. We can play a board game.

(Use ‘Either…or’)

(liv) They visited London. They visited Scotland.

(Use ‘Not only… but also’)

(lv) Radha does not know about the party. Her brother does not know about the
party.
(Use ‘Neither… nor’)

E. Change the degree of comparison as directed

(lvi) Divya is quieter than her sister.

(Change to Positive Degree)
(lvii) Alia’s book is not as heavy as Shelley’s book.
(Change to Comparative Degree)

(lviii) The Pacific Ocean is deeper than any other ocean in the world.
(Change to Superlative Degree)

(lix) She is not as hardworking as her sister.

(Change to Comparative Degree)

(lx) Baljeet is stronger than Maninder.

(Change to Positive Degree)

F. Correct the following sentences:

1. She has finished her homework yesterday.

2. Neither the teacher nor the students was aware of the change.

3. He is more smarter than his elder brother.

4. Each of the girls have submitted their project on time.

5. If I will see him today, I shall inform you.

6. The sceneries of Kashmir are very beautiful.

7. She did not knew that the test was postponed.

8. One of the players were injured during the match.

9. He is the most tallest boy in the class.

10. There is very less time left to complete the work.

11. She will give me her book yesterday.

12. Either the officer or his subordinates has made the complaint.

13. The wealthy man was looking for five son-in-laws for his five daughters.

14. Parul bought the most prettiest dress for her birthday.

15. If their was ever any doubt, her answers resolved them.