(वस्तुनिष्ठ प्रश्न)
Que 1. Choose the correct suffix for the word music – 2 अंक
Ans: (c) ian → musician
Que 2. What did the artist get as a reward? – 2 अंक
Ans: (c) chief ministership
Que 3. The boy made a crown: – 2 अंक
Ans: (b) of the tree’s leaves
Que 4. How many gold pieces were given to the Shoemaker? – 2 अंक
Ans: (a) one hundred
Que 5. The boy sat down in the warm sunshine on: – 2 अंक
Ans: (b) the tree stump
Que 6. “What’s water for” according to the child? – 2 अंक
Ans: (a) mixing with the mud
(लघु उत्तरीय प्रश्न)
Que 7. What did the queen say when she was angry? – 4 अंक
Ans: When the Queen was angry, she said, “Off with her head!”
Que 8. What do the fast moving bogies look like? – 4 अंक
Ans: The fast moving bogies look like troops charging in a battle.
Que 9. What is the Advanced Locality Management programme? – 4 अंक
Ans: Advanced Locality Management was a Mumbai municipality beautification programme. Under it, all residents of a street or colony had to separate wet and dry garbage. Wet garbage was turned into compost, and ragpickers took away dry garbage. In return, the municipality gave priority to the street’s problems.
Que 10. Why did Gandhiji weep piteously? – 4 अंक
Ans: Gandhiji wept piteously after reading the play Harischandra. The idea of following truth and going through all the ordeals that Harischandra faced inspired him deeply and made him weep.
Que 11. What is Devdas Banjare famous for? – 4 अंक
Ans: Devdas Banjare is famous for Panthi dance. He popularised this folk dance form of Chhattisgarh in India and abroad and won many awards.
(लघु उत्तरीय प्रश्न)
Que 12. Match the meanings with the words. – 6 अंक
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1. Portrait | C. picture or sketch |
| 2. Hasty | D. quick |
| 3. Chaos | B. disorder, confusion |
| 4. Assure | A. promise |
Ans:
1 – C, 2 – D, 3 – B, 4 – A
Que 13. Write true or false. – 6 अंक
(a) The train is faster than fairies and witches. — True
(b) There is no bridge or river on its way. — False
(c) The elves wore beautiful clothes. — False
(d) The shoes were made by the elves at night. — True
(e) The shoemaker was very poor. — True
(f) The child clambers and scrambles. — True
Que 14. Make words adding ‘ing’ and write in your own sentences. – 6 अंक
| Base Word | + ing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Go | going | I am going to school. |
| (b) Run | running | The boy is running fast. |
| (c) Walk | walking | She is walking in the garden. |
| (d) Keep | keeping | He is keeping his books safe. |
| (e) Jump | jumping | The children are jumping with joy. |
(दीर्घ उत्तरीय प्रश्न)
Que 15. Match the following with their meaning – 10 अंक
(प्रश्न पत्र में यहाँ शब्द और अर्थ की सूची दी गई है, जिसे छात्र मिलाएँगे। उदाहरण के लिए:)
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| elves | fairy-like creature with pointed ears |
| perfect | without fault |
| excellent | of very high quality |
| curtain | cloth hung at a door or window |
| rags | old and torn clothes |
(छात्र दिए गए शब्दों को उनके सही अर्थ से मिलाएँ।)
Que 16. Write an application to your Headmaster for three days leave. – 10 अंक
To
The Headmaster
[School Name]
[Address]
Date: 27 September 2026
Subject: Application for three days’ leave
Sir/Madam,
Respectfully, I beg to say that I am a student of Class VIII. I need three days’ leave from ______ to ______ because I am suffering from fever. I request you to kindly grant me leave for three days. I will be grateful.
Thanking you,
Yours obediently,
[Your Name]
Class VIII, Roll No. ______
Que 17. Write an essay. – 10 अंक
(a) School
A school is a place where we learn and grow. It is like a second home for students. In school, we gain knowledge, learn discipline and make good friends. Our teachers guide us and help us become better human beings. We play games, take part in cultural activities and learn many new things. A good school provides a clean and safe environment for learning. I love my school very much.
OR
(b) Any Sports
Sports are very important for our health and mind. Playing games keeps us fit and active. My favourite sport is cricket. It teaches us teamwork, discipline and patience. Sports also help us to build confidence and reduce stress. Every child should play at least one game daily. Sports make us strong and happy.
OR
(c) Great Leader
Mahatma Gandhi was a great leader of India. He is called the Father of the Nation. He fought for India’s freedom through non-violence and truth. He inspired millions of people to follow the path of peace. He was simple, honest and brave. We should learn from his life and follow his ideals.
OR
Imagine you are the shoemaker. Write a letter to the elves thanking them.
Dear Elves,
I hope you are well. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. You made beautiful shoes for me at night. Because of you, I became rich and famous. My wife and I made little coats, trousers and shoes for you. We are very grateful for your help. Thank you so much.
Yours gratefully,
The Shoemaker