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Tamil Nadu Board 8th Standard English - Prose Unit 1: Book Back Answers and Solutions

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Question Types Covered:

• 1 Mark Questions: Choose the correct answer, Fill in the blanks, Identify the correct statement, Match the following 
• 2 Mark Questions: Answer briefly 
• 3, 4, and 5 Mark Questions: Answer in detail

All answers are presented in a clear and student-friendly manner, focusing on key points to help you score full marks.

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Unit 1: The Nose-Jewel

A. Choose the correct Synonyms for the italicized words.

1. Nice fun indeed
a) infact 
b) doubtedly 
c) fine    
Answer Key: 
a) infact

2. The poor woman is in a panic
a) fear 
b) grid 
c) crash        
Answer Key: 
a) fear

3.The mother consoled her little girl.
a) pretended 
b) comforted 
c) left 
Answer Key: 
b) comforted

4. You are always self-centred
a) egostic 
b) generous 
c) heroic    
Answer Key: 
a) egostic

5. What is the secret you are whispering?
a) rumour 
b) murmur 
c) louder    
Answer Key: 
b) murmuring

B. Find the antonym for the following words.

1. Delight × sad
2. Disgrace × honour / respect
3. Careless × careful
4. Secret × public
5. confine × release

C. Fill in the Blanks.

1. The sparrows built their nests in the __________. 
2. The diamond jewel was lying in the __________. 
3. The diamond jewel belonged to __________. 
4. __________ was the servant maid of Meenakshi Ammal. 
5. Ramayya and his wife lived with the fear of __________. 
Answer Key: 
1. roof of Ramayya's house
2. muck heap
3. Meenakshi ammal's daughter
4. Kuppayi
5. being caught

D. Say the following statement are True or False.

1. Two sparrows built a nest on a tree top.
2. Kuppayi swept out the diamond jewel. 
3. Ramayya gave the diamond jewel to the magistrate.
4. Ramayya's wife put the stud away in her box. 
5. The police searched Ramayya's home.
Answer Key:
1. False
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. False

E. Answer the following questions.

1. Where did the sparrows build the nest?
        The sparrows built their nest in a nice spot in the roof of Ramayya's house.

2. Why did the bird drop the diamond stud?
        The bird dropped the diamond stud because the female sparrow did not want it.

3. What did Meenakshi Ammal tell her daughter?
        Meenakshi Ammal told her daughter not to tell her father about the lost diamond nose-stud.

4. Who was suspected of stealing the diamond nose stud?
        Kuppayi, the maid-servant, was suspected of stealing the diamond nose-stud.

5. What did Ramayya’s wife do with the stud?
        Ramayya's wife wore the diamond nose-stud.

6. What happened to Ramayya’s wife at the end?
        Ramayya's wife developed a severe fever and was confined to her bed.

F. Answer the following in about 100 words: 

1. Why did the sparrow throw the nose jewel into Ramayya's house?

• A male sparrow finds a diamond nose stud and brings it to his nest.
• The female sparrow does not want the stud and tells her husband to throw it away.
• The male sparrow drops the stud on the floor of Ramayya's house.
• Ramayya's wife finds the stud and wears it.
• Ramayya and his wife are suspected of stealing the stud and live in fear for the rest of their lives.

 

Vocabulary.

Homophone

A. Pick out the correct homophone. 

1. I am not __________ to drink soda. (aloud, allowed) 
2. The wind __________ the leaves. (blue, blew)  
3. I will __________ my friend. (meat, meet) 
4. He will play the __________ in the second play. (role, roll)  
5. I have __________ the movie already. (scene, seen)  
Answer Key:
1. allowed
2. blew
3. meet
4. role
5. seen

B. Choose the correct homophone.

1. Every morning my father likes to look at the __________ on the grass.
a) due
b) dew
Answer Key:
b) dew

2. Chennai is the __________ of Tamilnadu.
a) capitol
b) capital
Answer Key:
b) capital

3. I was very __________ last weekend because my friends went to the village without informing me.
a) bored
b) board
Answer Key:
a) bored

4. The cat caught the __________ of a mouse.
a) scent
b) cent
Answer Key:
a) scent

5. The __________ rises in the east.
a) son
b) sun
Answer Key:
b) sun

Abbreviation and Acronyms.

ECG         - Electro Cardio Gram
ILO          - International Labour Organisation
SCERT    - State Council of Educational Research and Training
IIT           - Indian Institute of Technology
ISRO       - Indian Space Research Organisation
FIR         - First Investigation Report
UNESCO - United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation
UNICEF  - United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
NASA     - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
AIDS       - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
ADHD    - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
UFO       - Unidentified Flying Object
FAQ       - Frequently Asked Questions
 

Listening

A. Listen to the Passage carefully and Choose the right answer.

1. Why do birds sing?
a) To locate one another
b) To warn other birds
c) To find a mate
d) All of the above
Answer Key:
d) All of the above

2. Birds perch very high so that __________.
a) other birds can hear them
b) other birds can see them
c) they can hide there
d) Both A and B are correct
Answer Key:
d) Both A and B are correct

3. The health of a bird can be determined __________.
a) by the length of its song
b) by the complexity of its song
c) by the volume of its song
d) Both A and B are correct.
Answer Key:
d) Both A and B are correct

4. Young birds perfect their songs by __________.
a) territorial songs
b) mating songs
c) warnings
d) None of the above
Answer Key:
c) warnings

5. Young birds perfect their songs by __________.
a) natural instinct
b) listening and interaction
c) practice
d) Both B and C are correct
Answer Key:
b) listening and interaction

6. Fitness is __________.
a) health
b) danger
c) a song
d) a warning
Answer Key:
a) health

7. How do variations in the basic song help the birds?
a) recognize other members
b) Maintain health
c) increase the length of their song
d) Communicate with one another
Answer Key:
a) recognize other members
 

Note: The Listening passage is given on page no. 226.

Writing.

A. Using the given letter as a model, write a complaining letter on any one of the topics given below. 

a) To the Police commissioner about the noise caused by the loud speaker in a music
shop near your school.

                        Chennai
                        Date:

From
        [Your Name]    
        VIII 'A',
        Sri Kamakoti Oriental High School,
        Chennai
To
        The Police commissioner,
        Chennai North,
        Chennai – 14
Sir,
        Subject: Noise pollution caused by the loud speaker .

        I am writing to complain about loud music from a music shop near my school. The music is disturbing my schoolwork and sleep. I have asked the owner to turn down the music, but he has refused.
        I am requesting that you take action to stop the noise. I believe the noise is a violation of the city's noise ordinance.
        Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

    Thanking you,

                Yours sincerely,
                [Your Name]

Address on the Cover:
To
    The Police commissioner,
    Chennai North,
    Chennai - 14

 

b) To the Postmaster General on non - receipt of book parcel.

                Villupuram
                Date:

From
        [Your Name]
        VIII 'A',
        Sri Kamakoti Oriental High School,
        Villupuram 605602
To
        The Postmaster General,
        Villupuram  605602
Sir,
        Subject: Non-receipt of book parcel.

        I am writing to complain about a book parcel that I sent to my friend. The parcel was delivered to his address, but he did not receive it. I have enclosed a copy of the receipt and tracking information.
        I would be grateful if you could investigate this matter and help me to track down the parcel.
        Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

    Thanking you

                Yours sincerely,
                 [Your Name]

Address on the Cover:

To

    The Postmaster General,

    Villupuram  605602

c) To the Transport Manager, TNSTC on non- stopping of buses near your school bus stop.

                Villupuram 
                Date:

From
        [Your Name]
        VIII 'A',
        Sri Kamakoti Oriental High School,
        Villupuram 605602
To
        The Transport Manager,
        TNSTC,
        Villupuram 605602
Sir,
        Subject: Non-stopping of buses near our school .

        I am writing to complain that TNSTC buses do not stop near our school bus stop. This is causing inconvenience to students, especially those who are young or have disabilities.
        I have spoken to the bus drivers, but they have refused to stop near the bus stop. They say that they are not allowed to stop near school bus stops.
        I would request you to kindly look into this matter and take necessary action to ensure that TNSTC buses stop near our school bus stop.
        Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

    Thanking you

                Yours sincerely,
                 [Your Name]

Address on the Cover:
To
    The Transport Manager,
    TNSTC,
    Villupuram  605602

B. Using the given informal letter as a model, write a letter on any one of the topics given below.

a) Write letter to your father asking permission to go on a educational tour.

                    Vazhudhareddy 
                    Villupuram 
                    Date: 

Dear Father,
                    I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to seek your permission for an educational tour that has been organized by my school. This tour presents a unique opportunity for me to enhance my learning and broaden my horizons.
                    I would be very grateful if you would give me your permission to go on this tour.
                    Convey my heartfelt regards to mom and my love to Ravi and Rani.                

Your loving son/daughter,
[Your Name]

b) Write letter to your friend about your summer holidays.

            Arunachala Mudali street
            Villupuram 
            Date 

Dear [Friend's Name],
                   I hope this letter finds you well. I had a great summer! I went to the beach with my family, visited a few cities, and spent time with friends. I can't wait to do it all again next summer!
                   Convey my regards to your family members.

                    Your loving friend,
                    (your name).

 

c) Write letter to your sister advising her to take part in cultural programme in school annual day celebration.

                    Nappalaya street
                    Villupuram 
                    Date 

Dear [sister's Name],

                I hope you're doing well and enjoying your time at school. I wanted to talk to you about the upcoming annual day celebration and encourage you to take part in the cultural program.
                It's a great opportunity for you to showcase your talents and express yourself. I think you should join the cultural program. You're a talented dancer and it would be a great experience.
                Take care of yourself.

        Your loving sister/brother,
                (your name).

Grammar.

A. Pick Out the words from the list and put them appropriately in the table. 

B. Read the following paragraph and pick out the different type of nouns and put them in the table.

Proper Noun: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam 
Common Noun: hobby, activity, time, leisure, people, interests, personality
Collective Noun: none 
Abstract Noun: hobby, activity, time, leisure, interests, personality

C. Fill in the blanks with the suitable collective noun.

1. a ________ of cows.  
2. a ________ of birds.  
3. a ________ of singers.  
4. a ________ of milk. 
5. a ________ of tea. 
6. a ________ of ants.  
7. a ________ of grapes.  
8. a ________ of rice.  
9. a ________ of shoes. 
10. a ________ of rain. 
Answer Key:
1. herd
2. flock
3. choir
4. bottle 
5. cup 
6. swarm
7. bunch
8. bowl
9. pair
10. shower 

Pronoun

A. Change the underlined words with correct pronoun. 

1.I saw Mr. Balu this morning and gave Mr. Balu my homework.
2.Muthu likes computer games, but he doesn't play computer games very often.
3.My aunt lives in Trichy but, my aunt often comes to visit my family.  
4.Neil Armstrong was born in 1930. Neil Armstrong landed on the moon in 1969.  
5.He helped the old lady. He gave the old lady food.
Answer Key:
1. him
2. it
3. she
4. He
5. Her

B. Change the possessive adjective into possessive pronoun.

1. This is my pen. __________
Answer Key: 
This pen is mine

2. Her purse is small. __________
Answer Key: 
The small purse is hers

3. Our house is made of wood. __________
Answer Key: 
The house made up of wood is ours.

4. My book is new. __________
Answer Key: 
The New book is mine.

5. His bike is red.__________ 
Answer Key: 
The red  bike is his.

Verb.

List out the transitive and intransitive verbs in the following words 

Transitive Verbs: buy, teach, learn, draw, write 
Intransitive Verbs: come, arrive, sing, run, jump