KEY TO Class-VIII English-I paper,Holy Jesus School Dhanmandal

Holy Jesus School Dhanmandal Half Yearly Examination (2025-2026) 

Class-VIII English-I paper:

Reading Comprehension

 Question 1:

When we enter New York harbour, the first thing we see is the Statue of Liberty. What impresses us the most is its size and magnificence? Have you ever wondered how it came to be there? The Statue of Liberty was a gift from the people of France to mark the one hundred year anniversary of American Independence In 1869, Sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi began to plan his concept for the monument Bartholdi chose the look of classic Greek and Roman figures. He envisioned Liberty as a strong and proud figure, one who personified not only the majestic Greek goddesses of the past, but also the working men and women of the present. Finally, in 1884, the work was finished, and Liberty was packed into 214 crates and sent to New York city) Only one problem stood in the way. While the French had raised a lot of funds to build the statue, New York had not secured the funds to build its foundation. It was not until a New York newspaper implored people for donations that money became available. Finally, on 28th October 1886, Americans celebrated the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty.

Questions

1. Why was the Statue of Liberty given as a gift to America by France?

2. What is the name of the sculptor of the monument 'the Statue of Liberty'?

3. What did the sculptor imagine the Statue of Liberty to be?

4. How many years did it take to unveil the Statue of Liberty?

5. Trace the word from the passage which means the same as "imagined".

Let me know if you'd like me to help with anything else!

Fill in the Blanks with Correct Tense Forms

1. The director ______________ (visit) our school tomorrow.

2. He ______________ (enjoy) paneer tikka.

3. She is ______________ (go) to Maldives next week.

4. Bengalis ______________ (celebrate) Durga Puja with great fervour.

5. Meenal ______________ (complete) her homework.

6. She ______________ (snore) all night.

7. I ______________ (wake) early when I was in school.

8. Mayank ______________ (play) till 4 in the evening yesterday.

9. I ______________ (work) in a company for 10 years.

10. My brother ______________ (sleep) when I entered his room.

11. The kids ______________ (sing) really well in the annual function.

12. The scheme ______________ (launch) next month.

13. Sohan ______________ (study) when you reach home.

14. I ______________ (consult) a specialist for my eye problem.

15. She ______________ (join) sewing classes.

Choose the Correct Modal

1. We ______________ respect our elders.

2. ______________ you hand me the stapler?

3. I really ______________ be in the office by 9:00 am.

4. You ______________ take some extra food along with you.

5. I ______________ make the arrangements for the party tonight.

6. ______________ I use your mobile to call my mother?

7. We ______________ overcome this situation soon.

8. He ______________ not stay out after 11 pm.

9. You ______________ wait or call again later.

10. Max ______________ not drink so much.

Choose the Correct Option

1. Here is/are the package of letters.

2. Two weeks was/were all the vacation he got.

3. One of the diamonds was/were stolen.

4. The vases on the table is/are beautiful.

5. A number of videos have/has been deleted from the phone.

6. Two hundred rupees seem/seems a fair price for 2 bricks of ice cream.

7. Not everyone want/wants to learn more and more.

8. Each of the employees is/are going to get a trip as a gift.

9. The style and colour of the trouser are/is best for you.

10. One of you has/have to take the responsibility of the kid.

11. What does/do a pair of jeans cost?

12. Nine and nine make/makes eighteen.

13. The furniture of the house is/are quite impressive.

14. Uma, my childhood friend is/are leaving for Delhi next month.

15. Most of my friends is/are government employees.

Fill in the Blanks with Non-Finite Verbs

1. I can’t wait ______________ (see) you again.

2. She loves ______________ (dance) at parties.

3. He plans ______________ (start) his own business next year.

4. They are interested in ______________ (learn) new languages.

5. I forgot ______________ (call) her yesterday.

Rewrite Using “too...to”

1. He is so short that he cannot be a police officer.

2. He was so tired that he could not walk.

3. His theories are so difficult that I cannot comprehend them.

4. He is so young that he cannot understand a complex theory like this.

5. Your story is so ridiculous that I cannot believe it.

6. Those people are so selfish that they do not deserve any pity.

7. He was so shocked that he could not speak.

8. There are so many boys in the class that one teacher cannot control them.

Fill in the Blanks with Abstract Nouns

1. He is a man of ______________ (strong).

2. The people in this part of the country live in ______________ (poor).

3. ______________ (waste) should always be avoided.

4. He is on a ______________ (pilgrim) to Mecca.

5. I have great ______________ (please) to welcome you.

6. ______________ (child) is the best period of one's life.

7. ______________ (cruel) to animals is a punishable offence.

8. As a parent, my children's ______________ (safe) is of utmost importance to me.

9. As the sun went below the horizon, ______________ (dark) enveloped the planet.

10. There is no end to his ______________ (wicked).

8. Essay Writing

Topic: Importance of Sports and Games

 or 

Health is Wealth

Answers

1. The Statue of Liberty was given as a gift from France to America to mark the one hundredth anniversary of American Independence.

2. The sculptor of the Statue of Liberty was Frederic Auguste Bartholdi.

3. The sculptor imagined the Statue of Liberty as a strong and proud figure who represented both the majestic goddesses of the past and the working men and women of the present.

4. It took about 17 years (from 1869 to 1886) to unveil the Statue of Liberty.

5. The word from the passage that means “imagined” is envisioned.

Fill in the Blanks with Correct Tense Forms

1. The director is visiting our school tomorrow.

2. He enjoys paneer tikka.

3. She is going to Maldives next week.

4. Bengalis celebrate Durga Puja with great fervour.

5. Meenal has completed her homework.

6. She snored all night.

7. I woke early when I was in school.

8. Mayank played till 4 in the evening yesterday.

9. I worked in a company for 10 years.

10. My brother was sleeping when I entered his room.

11. The kids sang really well in the annual function.

12. The scheme will be launched next month.

13. Sohan will be studying when you reach home.

14. I will consult a specialist for my eye problem.

15. She will join sewing classes.

Choose the Correct Modal

1. We ought to respect our elders.

2. Could you hand me the stapler?

3. I really should be in the office by 9:00 am.

4. You must take some extra food along with you.

5. I will make the arrangements for the party tonight.

6. May I use your mobile to call my mother?

7. We will overcome this situation soon.

8. He must not stay out after 11 pm.

9. You have to wait or call again later.

10. Max ought not drink so much.

Choose the Correct Option

1. Here is the package of letters.

2. Two weeks was all the vacation he got.

3. One of the diamonds was stolen.

4. The vases on the table are beautiful.

5. A number of videos have been deleted from the phone.

6. Two hundred rupees seems a fair price for 2 bricks of ice cream.

7. Not everyone wants to learn more and more.

8. Each of the employees is going to get a trip as a gift.

9. The style and colour of the trouser are best for you.

10. One of you has to take the responsibility of the kid.

11. What does a pair of jeans cost?

12. Nine and nine make eighteen.

13. The furniture of the house is quite impressive.

14. Uma, my childhood friend, is leaving for Delhi next month.

15. Most of my friends are government employees.

Fill in the Blanks with Non-Finite Verbs

1. I can’t wait to see you again.

2. She loves dancing at parties.

3. He plans to start his own business next year.

4. They are interested in learning new languages.

5. I forgot to call her yesterday.

Rewrite Using “too...to”

1. He is too short to be a police officer.

2. He was too tired to walk.

3. His theories are too difficult to comprehend.

4. He is too young to understand a complex theory like this.

5. Your story is too ridiculous to believe.

6. Those people are too selfish to deserve any pity.

7. He was too shocked to speak.

8. There are too many boys in the class to be controlled by one teacher.

Fill in the Blanks with Abstract Nouns

1. He is a man of strength.

2. The people in this part of the country live in poverty.

3. Wastefulness should always be avoided.

4. He is on a pilgrimage to Mecca.

5. I have great pleasure to welcome you.

6. Childhood is the best period of one’s life.

7. Cruelty to animals, a punishable offence.

8. As a parent, my children’s safety is of utmost importance to me.

9. As the sun went below the horizon, darkness enveloped the planet.

10. There is no end to his wickedness.

Essay Writing

Topic: Importance of Sports and Games

Sports and games play an important role in maintaining both physical and mental health. They teach discipline, teamwork, and leadership while building confidence and a spirit of cooperation. Regular participation in sports keeps the body fit, improves blood circulation, and reduces stress. Games also bring people together, promoting friendship and unity beyond boundaries of race or religion. Therefore, sports and games are not just a form of recreation but an essential part of a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

Or

Health is Wealth

Good health is very important for a happy and successful life. When we are healthy, we can do our work efficiently and enjoy life to the fullest. If we are not healthy, we cannot do our work properly and life becomes difficult.

Importance of Physical Health

Physical health is very important for our overall well-being. We should eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep to stay healthy. A healthy body helps us to fight against diseases and infections.

Importance of Mental Health

Mental health is also very important. We should try to stay positive and manage stress effectively. Talking to friends, family, or a counselor can help us feel better when we are stressed or upset.

Benefits of Good Health

Good health has many benefits. When we are healthy, we can:

1. Perform well in school and other activities

2. Build strong relationships with family and friends

3. Enjoy life and pursue our hobbies

4. Stay focused and productive

Conclusion

In conclusion, health is indeed wealth. We should take care of our physical and mental health by eating well, exercising regularly, and managing stress. By doing so, we can lead a happy and fulfilling life.

Compiled by Dr. Shankar D Mishra