8th English - Book BAck Answers - Prose Unit 5

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Tamil Nadu Board 8th Standard English - Prose Unit 5: Book Back Answers and Solutions

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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

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Unit 5: Being Safe

Section I.

A. State whether the following statements are true or false.

1. Prasanth had gone to bring coffee to his friends.
2. Grandpa was so angry seeing Prasanth’s friends.
3. Prasanth’s friend came by walk.
4. Teacher had taught the children about road safety.
Answer Key:
1. False
2. False
3. True
4. True

Section II.

A. Fill in the blanks.

1. They had come to play under the shade of big _________.
2. We should put on _________ to avoid sunburn.
3. _________ is a more serious health-related illness.
4. Mani’s mother had instructed him not to roam in the sunlight between _________ and _________.
5. Street smart means an _________.
Answer key:
1. Neem tree
2. sunscreen
3. Sunstroke
4. 10 A.M, 3 P.M
5. experience to deal with difficulties and dangers

Section III.

A. Choose the best answer.

1. Children should not play with _________ and _________.
2. Grandpa got a call from _________.
3. Medicine should be kept in _________.
4. _________ automotive and gardening products should be secured.
5. Every household should have a _________.
Answer Key:
1. knives, scissors
2. his old friend
3. locked cabinet
4. Hazardous
5. first aid kit

B. Choose the correct synonyms for the italic word.

1. Dixie was feeling very exhausted.
   c) tired

2. The neem tree was a big antique in his garden.
   b) ancient

3. Some automotives are hazardous.
   a) dangerous

4. In case of emergency you should go to the hospital.
   c) crisis

C. Choose the correct antonyms for the italic word.

1. Karan visited his ancestral village.
   a) modern

2. We should use our mobile safely.
   a) unsafely

3. Medicine should be stored.
   a) consumed

4. The neem tree provides shelter to many birds.
   b) withholds

5. It is a latest mobile.
   b) outdated

D. Answer the following in one or two sentences.

1. What does STREET SMART mean?
       STREET SMART refers to having the knowledge and skills to navigate difficult situations and dangers in everyday life.

2. Why should mobile phones be used with adults' supervision?
       Mobile phones should be used with adults' supervision because adults can help ensure safe and responsible use.

3. What according to grandpa, is the most serious illness?
       According to grandpa, heat sunstroke is the most serious illness.

4. What should every household have?
       A first aid kit is a must in every household.

E. Answer the following in 100 words.

1. How cany you make yourself cyber safe?
       To stay cyber safe, avoid sharing personal information online, use strong passwords and two-factor authentication, be cautious of suspicious emails and links, update devices regularly, and stay informed about cyber security practices.

2. What are the safety measures to be followed for sunstroke?
       To prevent sunstroke, stay hydrated, avoid direct sun exposure during peak hours, wear protective clothing and sunscreen, seek shade, and take breaks in cooler areas.

3. Write about road safety rules.
       Road safety rules include using designated crosswalks, looking both ways before crossing, walking facing traffic, avoiding distractions while walking, following speed limits and using indicators while driving, wearing seatbelts, obeying traffic signals, and not driving under the influence. Regular vehicle maintenance is also important.

Vocabulary.

Homonyms

A. Write a sentence of your own for each homonyms.

1. a. Bright - very smart or intelligent –
   The bright student answered all the questions correctly.
b. Bright - filled with light –
   The bright sun shone down on the field.

2. a. Express - something done fast –
   The express train arrived at the station on time.
b. Express - convey –
   She expressed her feelings in a poem.

3. a. Kind - type –
   There are many kinds of flowers in the garden.
b. Kind - caring –
   She is a kind and compassionate person.

4. a. Well - in good health –
   The patient is doing well and is expected to make a full recovery.
b. Well - water resource –
   The well was dry, so the villagers had to find another source of water.

Phrasal verb.

A. Write the meaning for the phrasal verbs.

1. look into - to investigate or examine something closely or thoroughly
2. give up - to stop doing or trying something, to abandon or relinquish
3. put off - to postpone or delay an event, task, or arrangement to a later time
4. get on - to have a good relationship or rapport with someone.
5. take off -To start to succeed or become popular.

B. Use the following phrasal verbs in your own sentence.

1. Put up with
   I can't put up with my roommate's loud music anymore.

2. Keep on
   I'm going to keep on working hard until I reach my goals.

3. Look after
   I'm going to look after my younger brother while my parents are away.

4. Take over
   I'm going to take over the family business when my father retires.

5. Go through
   I'm going through a lot of stress right now, but I'm trying to stay positive.

Writing.

Arrange the pictures and write the story in about 100 words.

One hot day, a thirsty crow was looking for water in the village. It saw a pitcher under a tree. The crow flew up to the pitcher eagerly to drink water. But the crow was disappointed because the water in the pitcher was half-full. It saw a pile of pebbles was scattered around the pitcher. The crow put all the pebbles into the pitcher one by one. The level of water came up. The crow drank the water till its thirst was quenched. At last, it flew away happily.

Grammar.

Tenses.

B. Fill in the blanks with appropriate form of the verbs given in the brackets.

1. When the burglars broke into the house, everyone ________ sleeping.
2. The milk ________ over as she was going to see the crowd passing by with loud slogans.
3. If Karthik ________ any mistake, he will be rewarded.
4. They were watching TV when they ________ a loud bang at the door.
5. The bus ________ the stop before we could catch it.
6. Arya ________ the same song for the last three days. It has become boring now.
7. Manju ________, after she reached home.
8. The show ________ its one thousand episodes by next month.
9. Don’t worry, we will be ________ the airport in time.
10. Prasanna has ________ sick after eating some snacks at the street-side shop.
Answer Key:
1. was
2. had spilt
3. does not make
4. heard
5. had left
6. has been playing
7. called
8. will have completed
9. reaching
10. fallen

C. Tick the correct option to complete the sentences.

1. The climate of the city _________ mild and pleasant most of the time.
2. He _________ a hotel in Ooty, a beautiful city in Tamilnadu.
3. You will certainly _________ rewards for what you are doing.
4. Do you _________ the day we moved the piano upstairs?
5. The rain completely _________ our day.
6. Akbar _________ the king at the age of fifteen after the sudden death of his father.
7. The criminal _________ the place before the police could reach.
8. They _________ all the arrangements before the guest's arrival.
9. Sabithra _________ her job by tomorrow evening.
10. Harshini _________ her mother in making rangoli in the yard for the last one hour.
Answer Key:
1. (b) remains
2. (c) booked
3. (a) get
4. (a) remember
5. (a) spoilt
6. (c) became
7. (b) had escaped
8. (d) were making
9. (c) will have completed
10. (c) has been helping

Conditional Sentences with 'if'.

1. Complete the Conditional Sentences. Decide whether to use Type I,II or III.

1. If I had time, I would go shopping with you. (Type II)
2. If you speak English, you will get along with them perfectly. (Type I)
3. If they had gone for a walk, they would have turned the lights off. (Type III)
4. If she comes with us, we will go to the zoo. (Type I)
5. I would have told you if I had seen him. (Type III)

2. Choose the best answer.

1. I will come if I _________ time.
   a. have

2. If he is late, we _________ without him.
   c. will start

3. If you _________ me, I would tell you.
   b. asked

4. Will it be all right if I _________ a friend tonight?
   b. bring

5. If you _________ to learn a musical instrument, you have to practice.
   c. want

3. Match the following.

1. If they worked hard - they would win.
2. If I invite Shalini - she will come to our party.
3. If I had got enough money - I would have bought these shoes.

4. Fill in the blanks with correct verb forms.

1. If you _________ out with your friends tonight, I _________ the football match on TV.
   b) go, will watch

2. If he _________ harder, he _________ his goals.
   c) tried, would reach

3. If we _________ to the radio, we _________ the news.
   c) listen, will know