ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICE Class 8 Q.1.ACTIVE PASSIVE TABLE SIMPLE TENSE PRESENT TENSE

MOHAN DRIVES A CAR.

ACTIVE

MOHAN DRIVES A CAR.

PASSIVE

CONTINUOUS TENSE

PERFECT TENSE

A CAR IS DRIVEN BY MOHAN.

PAST TENSE ACTIVE

PASSIVE FUTURE TENSE

MOHAN WILL BE DRIVING A CAR.

ACTIVE PASSIVE

Q2. Convert the sentences given below into passive voice 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

My best friend sent me a lovely gift. They must look for a new venue. He was singing a song. The government has announced a holiday. Come inside.

A CAR HAD BEEN DRIVEN BY MOHAN.

PERFECT CONTINUOUS TENSE

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Sttudent’s Welfare Association is organizing a debate competition. Can anyone tell me the way to his house? Are you playing cricket? Submit your assignment by Wednesday. We buy old clothes here.

Q3 LOOK AT THE NEWSPAPER HEADLINES BELOW.USE THE INFORMATION IN THE HEADLINES TO COMPLETE THE SENTENCES. A .A BURGLAR HELD A burglar ………………………………in Greater Kailash, while he was trying to break into a house. B. 2 DTC BUS DRIVERS KILLED BY THE MOB Two DTC bus drivers were …………………………......when they picked a fight with a van driver moving on the wrong side. Q.4 GIVEN BELOW ARE SOME INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO OPEN A NEW BANK ACCOUNT.COMPLETE THE GAPS GIVEN BELOW. A.COLLECT THE FORM FROM THE COUNTER B.FILL IN THE REQUIRED INFORMATION. C.ATTACH TWO PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOGRAPHS. D.GET FORM ATTESTED BY AN ACCOUNT HOLDER. E.SUMBIT FORM ALONG WITH RS.1000 AT CASH COUNTER. F.COLLECT PASS BOOK THE NEXT DAY The form for opening a Saving Bank Account was a]……………………………….. from the counter.All the required information b]………………………………….. and 2 passport size photos were attached.Next the form c]……………………………….by an account holder at the same bank.The form d]………………………………………. along with RS.1000 at the cash counter.The following day the pass book for the new account e]……………………………………from the bank.

BIO -SKETCH A Bio-sketch (short for biographical sketch) is a very short description of a person’s life, works, achievements and special qualities of character and personality. A Bio-sketch usually highlights what makes that person being described special, the important things he/she has done and the difference he/she has made in a particular field. A Bio-sketch is written in third person and usually includes the following: • • • •

Name, birth and family background Education & career Main personality traits Achievements and special awards

PRACTICE QUESTIONS 1.Use the notes given below to write a short bio-sketch of Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Mahendra Singh Dhoni Birth: 7 July 1981 in Ranchi (Jharkhand) Nick name: Mahi Batting style: right hand batsman Fielding position: wicket keeper Idol : Adam Gilchrist World record : highest score(183 runs) by a wicket keeper in one day international matches Passion: Bikes Award: MTV Youth Icon in 2006 Latest honour : Caption of Indian team for T20 world cup 2010 Believes in: positive thinking; self confidence 2. Use the information given below to write a short bio-sketch of Sardar Vallabhai Patel.

Sardar Vallabhai Patel

Birth: October 31,1875-Nadiad(Gujrat) Death: December 15,1950 Popularly known as : Iron Man of India Life,Education and Achievements: passed high school(1986);left for England to study law(1910) Returned as a barrister(1913) Supported Gandhiji’s Non-cooperative Movement Gave up English clothes and started wearing khadi First Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of India Successfully united 562 princely states ( 1950 )

Description Writing Class VIII Description Writing is based on a person, object or event requires to describe the given verbal or visual output in about 100 words. Points to be adhered to while writing a description: • • • • •

Assign a suitable title/heading to it. Important facts should be highlighted. Describe the given person/object in a systematic way. Be consistent in the tense you use. Give your opinion in the conclusion. Use describing words and imagery. Q 1. Write a description of a calculator using the following hints. A Calculator • Looks like a small plastic box • Contains numbers from 0 to 9 and signs like -, + and other marks • Numbers are pressed as per the required calculations to be done • • • • • • • •

Electronic device Used for calculation Available in various kinds Performs simple arithmetical operations like addition, subtraction etc. Error free Speedy and accurate Operated by battery cells Types- electronic and solar.

Q.2 Taking hints from the given pictures, give your views on the topic “ Healthy eating leads to a healthy life”

FORMAL LETTER QUESTIONS FOR PRACTICE Q. YOU ARE SRISHTI/SAURABH OF 16A JAWAHAR NAGAR NEW DELHI. YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE STRAY CATTLE ON THE ROADS. WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR OF A NATIONAL DAILY HIGHLIGHTING YOUR CONCERN AND OFFERING SOME SOLUTIONS.SOME HINTS ARE GIVEN BELOW. #MENACE ON THE ROADS. #LEAD TO TRAFFIC JAMS #HEFTY FINES SHOULD BE IMOPOSED ON OWNERS. #SHELTERS FOR STRAY ANIMALS. Q.YOU ARE SAM/SAMIKA OF 34 ASHOKA PARK NEW DELHI. YOU HAVE NOTICED THAT THE SENIOR CITIZENS ARE NOT BEING LOOKED AFTER PROPERLY AND OFTEN IGNORED BY THEIR OWN FAMILIES. WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR OF TIMES OF INDIA HIGHLIGHTING THIS PROBLEM AND OFFERING SOLUTIONS.

LINKERS STD 8 Q.1 Fill in the blanks with suitable linkers.

1. In summer we wear light clothes ________ the weather is hot. 2. I have a tooth ache ________ I must see a dentist as early as I can. 3. It is rainy _______ windy today. 4. I like walking _______ I never go to school on foot _______ it is 10 miles away from home. 5. My son is calm ________ easy-going _____ my daughter is very moody ______ they never agree with each other. 6. My friend likes the town _______ I like the country. 7. _________ Mohan _____ Ram like to go for parties. 8. He raised his voice _______ he could be heard. 9. I will look after the children _____________ you are cooking the dinner. 10. She is quicker ____________ her friend in solving the riddles. Q.2 Join the following sentences using linkers. 1. I fell over. I hurt my knee. Ans. ____________________________________________________________________________ . 2. The game ended. The referee blew his whistle. Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ . 3. She couldn’t ride her bike. It had a puncture. Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ . 4. I couldn’t spell that word. I fetched the dictionary. Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ . 5. We arrived on time. The train was delayed.

Ans. _____________________________________________________________________________ .

Q.3 Encircle the linkers in the following sentences. 1. Although she is beautiful, everbody hates her. 2. The children slept deeply, inspite of the noise. 3. Visitors are not allowed to park here since it’s a private parking. 4. Brenda does a lot of exercise therefore she is fit. 5. I love ice cream as well as chocolates.

SUBJECT VERB AGREEMENT CLASS-VIII Q. Fill in the blanks with the correct words: 1. This jewellery set ________________ (has/ have) a very unique look. 2. Economics _____________(is/are) my favourite subject. 3. The police ___________ (was/were) searching for the thief. 4. The team ___________ (has/ have) won the final match. 5. Mohit as well as I _____________ (am/ is) anchoring the programme. 6. Not only his boss but his subordinates also ___________ (agree/ agrees) with him. 7. This website _____________ (give/ gives) information about the weather. 8. Packed food ___________ (is/are) harmful for us. 9. Practice __________ (make/makes) a man perfect. 10. Ten kilos of oil ______________ (was/were) consumed in one day. 11. None of the boys _______________ (come/ comes) late for the class. 12. Neither Sheela nor Rohit _______________ (is/ are) going for the carnival.