GRADE-8 (TERM-2 2024-25) English

Revision Worksheet
STUDENT NAME: _____________________ CLASS: ________
B) Grammar
Abstract nouns
1) Underline the abstract nouns in the following sentences:
1. The teacher appreciated his students' enthusiasm for learning.
2. His ambition drove him to achieve great success in his career.
3. She felt a deep sense of achievement after completing the project.
4. The freedom of speech is an essential right in many countries.
5. He showed remarkable patience while teaching his younger brother.
6. The celebration of their anniversary was full of joy and laughter.
7. Her kindness towards strangers was truly admirable.
8. They were filled with relief when they finally reached their destination.
9. The importance of education cannot be overstated.
10. His decision to move abroad changed his life forever.
11. The quality of the product was praised by all customers.
12. Courage is required to face difficult challenges.
13. The friendship between the two boys was very strong.
14. The discussion about climate change lasted for hours.
2) Identify and correct the errors in the following sentences.
1. The leaflet contains advise about healthy eating.
2. People have a lot of chose when it comes to food.
3. Someone’s healthy affects their quality of life.
4. The team's dedicated to their work resulted in a successful project.
5. She took the critics' constructive criticize to improve her art.
6. His confidence speech impressed the audience.
7. The developed of the new app took several months.
8. They found great enjoy in the concert.
9. The correct using of resources is crucial for sustainability.

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 Comparative and Superlative Adjectives and Adverbs

3) Complete the sentences using the correct comparative form of the adjective or
adverb in parentheses.

1. This mountain is __________ (high) than the one we climbed last year.
2. She speaks French __________ (fluent) than her brother, but he writes __________
(accurate).
3. The new smartphone works __________ (efficient) than the old model, but it’s
__________ (expensive).
4. My sister reads_________ (beautiful) than I do, though I practice __________ (regular).
5. This puzzle is __________ (challenging) than it looks. You need to think __________
(careful).
6. The voice was __________ (loud) than expected, but the team performed __________
(energetic) than ever!
7. After the training, he ran __________ (fast) and felt __________ (confident) about the
race.
8. The plot of this novel is __________ (complex) than the movie adaptation, but the
characters are __________ (well-developed).
9. I reacted __________ (bad) to the news than he did, but he handled it __________
(sensible).
10. This is the __________ (difficult) exam I have ever taken.
11. He completed the marathon __________ (fast) of all the runners.
12. That was the __________ (beautiful) sunset I’ve seen this year.
13. He spoke __________ (confident) during the debate than anyone else.
14. Out of all the contestants, she performed __________ (impressive).
15.This is the __________ (expensive) hotel in the entire city.

must have, might have, can’t have + past participle

4) Fill in the gaps with must have, might have, can’t have, or should have.
1. Ahmed _______________ seen something. He was there when the accident happened.
2. I don’t believe you. You ________________ read five hundred pages in one night.
3. Leo ________________ already paid the bill. Though, I am not certain about that.

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4. Don’t tell Teresa anything about your decision now. She is too emotional. I think she
__________________ experienced some problems in the past, but I’m not sure.

5. Adel ____________ridden his bike for two hundred miles. He is not fit enough for that.
6. I _____________ forgotten my phone at home. I definitely remember seeing it on the
table.
7. Why were there no buses yesterday? Maybe it was the snow or they _____________
been on strike.
8. You __________ seen her, surely! She was standing right in front of you.
9. Let's ask at reception to see if they have your keys. Someone _____________ found
them.
10. He _____________ gone to Russia. He didn't have a passport.

5) Rewrite the bold sentences using must have, may/might have, can’t have.
1. It definitely wasn’t my brother who called you all night long. He was sleeping.
It ________________________________________________________________.
2. We are sure he forgot about your party. Or else, why didn’t he call?
He __________________________________________________________________.
3. Perhaps everything became clear after my last explanation. I did my best to provide
the detailed information.
Everything ____________________________________________________________.
4. John is sure he passed his driving test with flying colors. All the instructors looked
satisfied and smiled at him.
John _________________________________________________________________.

Strong adjectives and intensifiers

6) Identify the mistake and rewrite the sentence correctly.
1. The book was very fantastic!

2. She was completely happy with her test results.

3. This cake is very delicious!

4. The weather was a bit freezing last night.

5. He was totally good at solving puzzles.

6. That was a very enormous building.

7. I was fairly furious when I heard the news.

8. The room was absolutely tidy after she cleaned it.

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9. She felt highly tired after the long journey.

10. His performance was utterly nice.

Multi-word verbs

7) Complete the sentences with the correct multi-word verb from the box.

get round to - looking forward to - find out- look after - put up - look round- come back-
eat out

1. We need someone to __________ our cat while we’re away on holiday.

2. I’m really __________ my trip to Spain next month!

3. My grandparents always __________ us __________ in their house when we visit.

4. I hope to ____________ answering your query next week.

5. When we visited Rome, we had plenty of time to __________ all the historical sites.

6. Instead of cooking at home, we decided to __________ at a fancy restaurant.

7. We will __________ from our vacation next Tuesday.

8. I need to __________ where the nearest train station is.

8) Complete the sentences with the correct multi-word verb from the box.
come up - ended up - give up - broke down - hang out - pick up - take off

1. Our car __________ on the way to the airport, so we had to call for help.

2. A taxi will __________ us __________ at the hotel and take us to the airport.

3. We missed the last bus and __________ walking all the way home.

4. He didn’t want to continue learning the chess, so he decided to __________.

5. The plane will __________ in 15 minutes, so please fasten your seatbelt.

6. After the concert, we decided to __________ at a café and chat for a while.
7. After brainstorming, she _______________ with a brilliant solution.
Past continuous passive
9) Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verb in the past continuous passive
1. The new school building __________ (construct) when the earthquake occurred.
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2. A speech __________ (give) by the mayor when the lights went out.
3. The latest fashion collection __________ (show) on the runway when the fire alarm rang.
4. While the guests were arriving, the tables __________ (set) for dinner.
5. While the interview was taking place, the candidates’ qualifications __________ (check).
6. The test results __________ (analyze) by the researchers when the system crashed.

10) Rewrite the sentences in the Past Continuous Passive

1. They were repairing the bridge when the accident happened.
____________________________________________________________
2. The scientists were conducting experiments when the fire broke out.
____________________________________________________________
3. The company was launching a new product when the stock market crashed.
____________________________________________________________
4. The police were questioning the suspect when the lawyer arrived.
____________________________________________________________
5. The factory was producing thousands of units when the machines broke down.
____________________________________________________________
Compound adjectives
11) Complete the sentences with the correct multi-word verb from the box.

multi-coloured average-sized self-service green-eyed open-minded

world-class French-speaking well-made five-minute middle-aged

1. We watched a __________ video about the history of Istanbul.

2. The ______________________ dog sparkles in the sunlight.

3. Jane is very __________, always willing to listen to different opinions.

4. The jacket I bought was very __________, made with high-quality materials.

5. He is a __________ man with a lot of life experience.

6. The stadium is __________, often hosting international sporting events.

7. We spent the weekend in the __________ part of Canada, where people speak French.

8. The festival was full of __________ decorations, making it vibrant and colorful.

9. The hotel room was so small that it wasn’t even suitable for an __________ person.

10. You can check in quickly using the __________ kiosks at the airport.

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12) Find and correct the mistakes in the sentences below.
1. The three days trip was a great experience.

2. It was an average size room with a beautiful view of the ocean.

3. The green eye cat stared at me from across the room.

4. She had an old fashion dress that looked like it came from the 1980s.

5. The airport is known for its self serviced restaurants.

6. We met a middle age man who had travelled around the world.

Participle adjectives
13) Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets.

1. The competition was so __________ (excite) that I couldn’t stop talking about it.

2. After the long hike, I was completely __________ (exhaust).

3. The documentary was really __________ (interest), and I learned a lot about the
environment.

4. The children were __________ (amaze) by the magician’s tricks.

5. I found the instructions __________ (confuse) and had to ask for help.

6. His performance was truly __________ (inspire) and motivated everyone in the audience.

7. We were __________ (surprise) by the sudden change in the weather.

8. The book had a __________ (thrill) plot, and I couldn’t put it down.

9. Walking through the dark forest alone was a _______________ (frighten) experience,
especially when I heard strange noises behind me.

10. After the game, the players were __________ (disappoint) because they didn’t win.

11. His kind words had a _______________(comfort) effect on me when I was nervous
about the exam.

12. I was __________ (embarrass) when I made a mistake in front of the class.

13. The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely __________ (breath take).

14. The sound of the rain was __________ (relax) and helped me fall asleep.

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 Conjunctions

14) Are these sentences correct? Tick (✓) the correct sentences and correct the ones

that contain errors on the line below.

1. After studied for the test, we went to the park to relax.
__________________________________________________________

2. I like to listen to podcasts while worked on my homework.

__________________________________________________________

3. While go to the museum, we saw many famous paintings.

__________________________________________________________
4. After finished the book, she went out for a walk.

__________________________________________________________

5. They were laughing while watched the comedy show.

__________________________________________________________
6. I made a cup of tea before studying for the exam.
__________________________________________________________
7. Be careful when to cross the street, especially in busy areas.
__________________________________________________________
8. He made a silly mistake when tried to fix the computer.
__________________________________________________________

15) Fill in the gaps with the correct conjunction and -ing form of the verb in brackets:
1. __________ (play) outside, we didn’t hear the bell ring.
2. I’ll call you __________ (finish) my homework.
3. __________ (shop) for groceries, I always make a list first.
4. He was so happy __________ (complete) the marathon.
5. I started my new project __________ (learn) how to use the software.
6. __________ (study) for exams, I prefer to work in a quiet room.

Present and past simple passive

16) Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in the passive voice.

1. English __________ (speak) in many countries around the world.

2. The documents __________ (print) before the meeting started.

3. The emails __________ (send) every morning by the office assistant.

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4. A new shopping mall __________ (build) in our city last year.

5. Homework __________ (collect) by the teacher at the beginning of the lesson.

6. The Mona Lisa __________ (paint) by Leonardo da Vinci.

7. The telephone __________ (invent) by Alexander Graham Bell.

8. Letters __________ (deliver) by the postman every morning.

17) Rewrite the sentences in the passive voice.

1. They publish scientific articles in this journal.

__________________________________________________________

2. The firefighters rescued the family from the burning house.

__________________________________________________________

3. The company produces thousands of mobile phones every month.

__________________________________________________________

4. Farmers grow rice in many Asian countries.

__________________________________________________________

5. The chef prepared a delicious meal for the guests.

__________________________________________________________

6. A famous artist painted this portrait.

__________________________________________________________

Present perfect & Present perfect continuous

18) Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verb in brackets (Present Perfect or
Present Perfect Continuous).

1. I __________ (read) this book for two hours, but I haven’t finished it yet.
2. She __________ (write) five emails since this morning.
3. We __________ (wait) for the bus for over 30 minutes!
4. My parents __________ (visit) Paris three times.
5. They ________ (paint) the house all day, and they are exhausted.
6. I __________ (not see) my best friend for months.
7. Why are you out of breath? __________ you _______ (run)?
8. The students __________ (complete) their homework already.

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9. He __________ (fix) his car since early morning, and it’s still not working!
10. I __________ (work) on this project for hours, but I still haven’t finished it.
11. She __________ (study) English for over 10 years, but she still finds it challenging.
12. We __________ (wait) for the bus for almost half an hour!

Present Perfect Active & Passive

19) Complete the sentences with the correct active or passive form of the verb in
brackets.

1. The new bridge _________ (construct) by the engineers this year.

2. I __________ (not finish) my homework yet.
3. The cookies __________ (eat), and now there’s nothing left for dessert.
4. How many times __________ you __________ (visit) Paris?
5. The results __________ (announce) by the committee recently.
6. She __________ (paint) three masterpieces since January.
7. The secret __________ (keep) for decades.
8. The children __________ (teach) how to code this term.
9. The package __________ (deliver) to the wrong address.
10. We __________ (not decide) where to go for the holidays.

20) Change the sentences from active to passive:

1. The engineers have constructed the bridge.
__________________________________________________________
2. The chef has prepared a special meal for the guests.
__________________________________________________________
3. The students have not submitted their essays yet.
__________________________________________________________
4. The company has delivered all the packages.
__________________________________________________________
5. The committee has not announced the results.
_________________________________________________________

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 Answer Key
1) Abstract Nouns
1. enthusiasm
2. ambition, success
3. achievement
4. freedom
5. patience
6. joy, laughter
7. kindness
8. relief
9. importance
10. decision
11. quality
12. courage
13. Friendship
14. discussion
2) Identify and correct the errors in the following sentences.
1. The leaflet contains advice about healthy eating.
2. People have a lot of choices when it comes to food.
3. Someone’s health affects their quality of life.
4. The team's dedication to their work resulted in a successful project.
5. She took the critics' constructive criticism to improve her art.
6. His confident speech impressed the audience.
7. The development of the new app took several months.
8. They found great enjoyment in the concert.
9. The correct use of resources is crucial for sustainability.
3) Comparative and Superlative Adjectives and Adverbs
1. This mountain is higher than the one we climbed last year.
2. She speaks French more fluently than her brother, but he writes more accurately.
3. The new smartphone works more efficiently than the old model, but it’s more expensive.
4. My sister reads more beautifully than I do, though I practice more regularly.
5. This puzzle is more challenging than it looks. You need to think more carefully.
6. The voice was louder than expected, but the team performed more energetically than ever!
7. After the training, he ran faster and felt more confident about the race.
8. The plot of this novel is more complex than the movie adaptation, but the characters are better
developed.
9. I reacted worse to the news than he did, but he handled it more sensibly.
10. This is the most difficult exam I have ever taken.
11. He completed the marathon, (the) fastest of all the runners.
12. That was the most beautiful sunset I’ve seen this year.
13. He spoke more confidently during the debate than anyone else.
14. Out of all the contestants, she performed (the) most impressively.
15. This is the most expensive hotel in the entire city.
4) Must have, Might have, Can’t have + Past Participle
1. Ahmed must have seen something. He was there when the accident happened.

2. I don’t believe you. You can’t have read five hundred pages in one night.

3. Leo might have already paid the bill. Though, I am not certain about that.

4. Don’t tell Teresa anything about your decision now. She is too emotional. I think she might

have experienced some problems in the past, but I’m not sure.

5. Adel can’t have ridden his bike for two hundred miles. He is not fit enough for that.

6. I must have forgotten my phone at home. I definitely remember seeing it on the table.

7. Why were there no buses yesterday? Maybe it was the snow or they might have been on

strike.

8. You must have seen her, surely! She was standing right in front of you.

9. Let's ask at reception to see if they have your keys. Someone might have found them.

10. He can’t have gone to Russia. He didn't have a passport.

5) Rewrite the Sentences with Must have, Might have, Can’t have
1. It can’t have been my brother who called you all night long. He was sleeping.
2. He must have forgotten about your party. Or else, why didn’t he call?
3. Everything might have become clear after my last explanation. I did my best to provide
detailed information.
4. John must have passed his driving test with flying colors. All the instructors looked satisfied
and smiled at him.

6) Strong Adjectives and Intensifiers – Correction:

1. The book was totally fantastic!
2. She was really happy with her test results.
3. This cake is incredibly delicious!
4. The weather was absolutely freezing last night.
5. He was really good at solving puzzles.
6. That was an completely enormous building.
7. I was absolutely furious when I heard the news.
8. The room was really tidy after she cleaned it.
9. She felt utterly exhausted after the long journey.
10.His performance was absolutely amazing.

7) Multi-word Verbs
1. We need someone to look after our cat while we’re away on holiday.
2. I’m really looking forward to my trip to Spain next month!
3. My grandparents always put us up in their house when we visit.
4. I hope to get round to answering your query next week.
5. When we visited Rome, we had plenty of time to look round all the historical sites.
6. Instead of cooking at home, we decided to eat out at a fancy restaurant.
7. We will come back from our vacation next Tuesday.
8. I need to find out where the nearest train station is.

8) Multi-word Verbs (Continued)

1. Our car broke down on the way to the airport, so we had to call for help.
2. A taxi will pick us up at the hotel and take us to the airport.
3. We missed the last bus and ended up walking all the way home.
4. He didn’t want to continue learning chess, so he decided to give up.
5. The plane will take off in 15 minutes, so please fasten your seatbelt.
6. After the concert, we decided to hang out at a café and chat for a while.
7. After brainstorming, she came up with a brilliant solution.
9) Past Continuous Passive
1. The new school building was being constructed when the earthquake occurred.
2. A speech was being given when the lights went out.
3. The latest fashion collection was being shown on the runway when the fire alarm rang.
4. While the guests were arriving, the tables were being set for dinner.
5. While the interview was taking place, the candidates’ qualifications were being checked.
6. The test results were being analyzed by the researchers when the system crashed.

10) Rewrite in Past Continuous Passive

1. The bridge was being repaired when the accident happened.
2. Experiments were being conducted when the fire broke out.
3. A new product was being launched when the stock market crashed.
4. The suspect was being questioned when the lawyer arrived.
5. Thousands of units were being produced when the machines broke down.

Compound adjectives
11) Complete the sentences with the correct multi-word verb from the box.

1. We watched a five-minute video about the history of Istanbul.

2. The green-eyed dog sparkles in the sunlight.
3. Jane is very open-minded, always willing to listen to different opinions.
4. The jacket I bought was very well-made, made with high-quality materials.
5. He is a middle-aged man with a lot of life experience.
6. The stadium is world-class, often hosting international sporting events.
7. We spent the weekend in the French-speaking part of Canada, where people speak French.
8. The festival was full of multi-coloured decorations, making it vibrant and colorful.
9. The hotel room was so small that it wasn’t even suitable for an average-sized person.
10. You can check in quickly using the self-service kiosks at the airport.
12) Find and correct the mistakes in the sentences below.

1. The three-day trip was a great experience.

2. It was an average-sized room with a beautiful view of the ocean.
3. The green-eyed cat stared at me from across the room.
4. She had an old-fashioned dress that looked like it came from the 1980s.
5. The airport is known for its self-service restaurants.
6. We met a middle-aged man who had travelled around the world.
13) Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets.
1. The competition was so exciting that I couldn’t stop talking about it.
2. After the long hike, I was completely exhausted.
3. The documentary was really interesting, and I learned a lot about the environment.
4. The children were amazed by the magician’s tricks.
5. I found the instructions confusing and had to ask for help.
6. His performance was truly inspiring and motivated everyone in the audience.
7. We were surprised by the sudden change in the weather.
8. The book had a thrilling plot, and I couldn’t put it down.
9. Walking through the dark forest alone was a frightening experience, especially when I
heard strange noises behind me.
10.After the game, the players were disappointed because they didn’t win.
11.His kind words had a comforting effect on me when I was nervous about the exam.
12. I was embarrassed when I made a mistake in front of the class.
13.The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely breathtaking.
14. The sound of the rain was relaxing and helped me fall asleep.
14) Are these sentences correct? Tick (✓) the correct sentences and correct the ones
that contain errors on the line below.
1. After studying for the test, we went to the park to relax.
2. I like to listen to podcasts while working on my homework.
3. While going to the museum, we saw many famous paintings.
4. After finishing the book, she went out for a walk.
5. They were laughing while watching the comedy show.
6. ✓ (Correct)
7. Be careful when crossing the street, especially in busy areas.
8. He made a silly mistake when trying to fix the computer.
15) Fill in the gaps with the correct conjunction and -ing form of the verb in brackets:
1. While playing outside, we didn’t hear the bell ring.
2. I’ll call you after finishing my homework.
3. Before shopping for groceries, I always make a list first.
4. He was so happy after completing the marathon.
5. I started my new project after learning how to use the software.
6. While studying for exams, I prefer to work in a quiet room.
16) Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in the passive voice.
1. English is spoken in many countries around the world.
2. The documents were printed before the meeting started.
3. The emails are sent every morning by the office assistant.
4. A new shopping mall was built in our city last year.
5. Homework is collected by the teacher at the beginning of the lesson.
6. The Mona Lisa was painted by Leonardo da Vinci.
7. The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell.
8. Letters are delivered by the postman every morning.
17) Rewrite the sentences in the passive voice.
1. Scientific articles are published in this journal.
2. The family was rescued from the burning house by the firefighters.
3. Thousands of mobile phones are produced every month by the company.
4. Rice is grown in many Asian countries.
5. A delicious meal was prepared for the guests by the chef.
6. This portrait was painted by a famous artist.
18) Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verb in brackets (Present Perfect or
Present Perfect Continuous).
1. I have been reading this book for two hours, but I haven’t finished it yet.
2. She has written five emails since this morning.
3. We have been waiting for the bus for over 30 minutes!
4. My parents have visited Paris three times.
5. They have been painting the house all day, and they are exhausted.
6. I haven’t seen my best friend for months.
7. Why are you out of breath? Have you been running?
8. The students have completed their homework already.
9. He has been fixing his car since early morning, and it’s still not working!
10. I have been working on this project for hours, but I still haven’t finished it.
11. She has been studying English for over 10 years, but she still finds it challenging.
12.We have been waiting for the bus for almost half an hour!
19) Complete the sentences with the correct active or passive form of the verb in
brackets.
1. The new bridge has been constructed by the engineers this year.
2. I have not finished my homework yet.
3. The cookies have been eaten, and now there’s nothing left for dessert.
4. How many times have you visited Paris?
5. The results have been announced by the committee recently.
6. She has painted three masterpieces since January.
7. The secret has been kept for decades.
8. The children have been taught how to code this term.
9. The package has been delivered to the wrong address.
10.We have not decided where to go for the holidays.
20) Change the sentences from active to passive:
1. The bridge has been constructed by the engineers.
2. A special meal has been prepared for the guests by the chef.
3. The essays have not been submitted yet by the students.
4. All the packages have been delivered by the company.
5. The results have not been announced by the committee.