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Tamil Nadu Board 8th Standard English - Prose Unit 4: Book Back Answers and Solutions

    This post covers the book back answers and solutions for Unit 4 – Prose from the Tamil Nadu State Board 8th Standard English textbook. These detailed answers have been carefully prepared by our expert teachers at KalviTips.com.

    We have explained each answer in a simple, easy-to-understand format, highlighting important points step by step under the relevant subtopics. Students are advised to read and memorize these subtopics thoroughly. Once you understand the main concepts, you’ll be able to connect other related points with real-life examples and confidently present them in your tests and exams.

    By going through this material, you’ll gain a strong understanding of Prose Unit 4 along with the corresponding book back questions and answers (PDF format).

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 4: My Reminiscence

A. Fill in the blanks.

1. The author speaks about the river _________.
2. The author's brother's name is _________.
3. The _________ glimmered over the smooth flowing stream.
4. The _________ room of the house was in a round tower with windows opening to _________.
Answer key:
1. Ganges 
2. Jyotirindra
3. moonlight
4. topmost, everyside

B. Answer the following in one or two sentences.

1.Quote the expressions from the text when the author sees the Ganges again.
        "The Ganges again! Again those ineffable days and nights, languid with joy, sad with longing, attuned to the plaintive babbling of the river along the cool shade of its wooded banks.”

2.In what ways the river and its bank have changed?
        The river and its bank have changed as mills have replaced the riverside nests, emitting black smoke and disrupting the peaceful atmosphere.

3.How were the rooms arranged in his house?
        The rooms in his house were not regularly arranged, and some had to be reached by short flights of stairs.

C. Answer the following in paragraph.

1. How does the author spend his afternoon? Explain.
        The story follows the author's return to his brother's riverside villa, where he finds solace and joy in the presence of the Ganges river. However, he also observes the changes brought by industrialization, with mills replacing the peaceful surroundings. 

        The author reminisces about the idyllic days spent by the river, singing songs and enjoying the tranquil atmosphere. The villa, named "Moran's Garden," holds significance with its stained glass windows depicting scenes of celebration. 

        The author's room for writing poetry in a round tower provides a peaceful retreat. The story reflects on the author's connection to nature and the impact of modernization.

Vocabulary.

Clipped words

A. Find out the clipped words for the following. 

1. aeroplane     - plane
2. microphone - mike
3. refrigerator  - fridge
4. kilogram       - kilo
5. cafeteria      - cafe

B. Find and use the clipped words in your own sentence.

1. photograph     - I took a photo of the beautiful scenery.
2. gymnasium     - I went to the gym to work out.
3. luncheon         - Let's meet for lunch at our favorite spot for a delicious luncheon.
4. advertisement - I saw an ad for a new car on TV.
5. zoological park - We went to the zoo to see the animals.

Blends.

A. Find out the blended words from the following. 

1. international + police = Interpol 
2. helicopter + pad         = helipad 
3. motor + hotel              = motel 
4. education + satellite  = edusat 
5. electronic + commerce  = e-commerce

B. Use the blended words in your own sentences. 

1. electrocute  -The electrician was careful not to electrocute himself while working on the live wires.
2. spanglish    -The young boy spoke Spanglish, a blend of Spanish and English.
3. moped         -The teenager rode his moped to school every day.
4. brunch        -The friends went out for brunch, a combination of breakfast and lunch.
5. smog            -The smog in the city was so thick that it was hard to see

Idioms.

Match with the meanings for the following Idioms. 

1. a piece of cake  - easy task.
2. on cloud nine    - Blissfully happy.
3. perfect ten         - Completely perfect.
4. at a snail’s pace - Moving very slowly.
5. apple of my eye  - Someone who is cherished above all others.

Fill in the blanks with the meanings for the following Idioms. 

1. take five               - take a short break
2. pieces of eight     - Spanish silver coins
3. black and blue     - bruised
4. wild goose chase - a fruitless search
5. seventh heaven   - a state of great happiness
6. a couch potato    - someone who spends a lot of time sitting on the couch
7. the lion’s share   - the largest part of something
8. in black and white - clearly stated or defined
9. drop the ball      - fail to do something that is expected of you
10. cat's meow       - the best or most desirable thing

Notice Writing.

1. Your school is going to organize an inter-school dance competition. Write a notice for your school notice board inviting all the interested students.

NOTICE

SRI KAMAKOTI ORIENTAL HIGH SCHOOL, 

Villupuram.

    INTER SCHOOL DANCING COMPETITION

 29.05.2025

        This is to inform all that our school is hosting the Inter-School Dancing Competition for classes 6 to 10 on Jun ,14 at school auditorium. All the talented students with gifted movement may appear for the audition to be conducted in the presence of famous dancer on Jun,5 at 9 a.m. 

For further details, contact the undersigned.
Sharmila,
Secretary (Cultural in-charge).

2. You are Santhosh, Secretary, Housing board, Officer’s colony, Thiruvarur. Water supply will be suspended for ten hours (10 a.m to 8 p.m) on 5th of October for cleaning of the water tank. Write a notice in about 50 words advising the residents to store water for a day.

 

NOTICE

HOUSING BOARD, OFFICER'SCOLONY, 
THIRUVARUR

WATER SUPPLY SUSPENSION

01.10.2025

Dear Residents,

        This is to inform all that there will be a scheduled water supply suspension on the 5th of October from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. This is due to the cleaning and maintenance work of the water tank. We kindly request all residents to store an adequate amount of water to meet their needs for the day. 

Sincerely,Santhosh Secretary, Housing Board

3. You are the head girl/boy of a Govt. High School. Your school is soon going to publish the annual magazine next month. Write a notice for the notice board of your school inviting students to submit write-ups.

NOTICE

GOVT. HIGH SCHOOL, Villupuram

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - ANNUAL MAGAZINE

[Date]

        All the students are invited to submit their creative write-ups for the upcoming Annual Magazine. Whether it's poetry, short stories, articles, or any other form of written expression, we encourage you to share your work. Submit your write-ups to the English Department or the undersigned by [Submission Deadline]. Include your name, class, and contact details on each submission.

 

[Your Name] Head Girl/Boy
 

Grammar.

Conjunctions / Connectors. 

A. Underline the conjunctions in the following sentences. 

1. Revathy and Rohini are friends.
2. If you say so, I will believe it. 
3. Shekar is intelligent but careless. 
4. The bus was overcrowded so Arun avoided travelling in it. 
5. Though Vinay is ill, he doesn't skip the class

B. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with suitable conjunctions from the box.

1. I returned home __________ the bus had started.
2. I respect him __________ he is very strict.
3. Sudharshan will succeed __________ he works hard.
4. Aravinth __________ Arun are classmates from their childhood.
5. You can’t have your fruits __________ they are ripe.
Answer Key:
1. after
2. because
3. if
4. and
5. till

C. Choose the correct conjunctions from the options given in the brackets.

1. Everyone likes him _________ he is very helpful.
2. _________ it was cloudy, we decided to take an umbrella.
3. Rathi found her watch _________ she had left it.
4. I don’t know _________ I can afford to buy a new dress or not.
5. _________ he was ill, he went to the doctor.
Answer Key:
1. because
2. As
3. where
4. whether
5. As

Sentence Pattern

A. Choose the right pattern. 

1. The wall collapsed.
    A. SV 

2. During the war, many people lost their homes.
    C. ASVO

3. I promised the children a trip to the zoo.
    C. SVIODO

4. In 1998, Frank moved to London.
    A. ASVA 

5. Pooja hired a bicycle.
    B. SVO 

B. Write two sentences for each pattern.

SV     
    Birds fly.     
    They returned.

SVO     
    I bought a pen.     
    She gave a bale.

SVC     
    She is a dancer.     
    He is a painter.

SVA     
    They came here.     
    They will come now.

SVOC     
    Raju wrote a letter neatly.     
    I wrote the exam well.

SVIODO     
    They gave him a shock.     
    The teacher taught him a lesson.

ASV     
    Tomorrow she leaves.     
    Yesterday I came.

SVAA     
    My dog swam in the pool yesterday.     
    I went to Ooty by bus last week.