CBSE Class 8 English Language Comprehension Golden Plate Bad Habits and Match Report Worksheet Set 14

Answer: 1. For the person who loves best (the plate said 'A gift from heaven to him who loves best'). 2. After a year of hearing claims, the priests thought he was the greatest lover of mankind, because he had given all his wealth to the poor that year. 3. The plate turned into worthless lead in his hand (it became gold again when he dropped it). 4. It shone with three times its earlier splendour.

Teacher's Note: Use the key term in your answer.

Answer: a. A large number of beggars gathered in front of the temple because they hoped that the claimants would give them alms to prove they were worthy of the golden plate.
b. God did not consider the first four men worthy of the gift because they gave money for show and boasted of their deeds, but had no real sympathy or pity for the poor.
c. The fifth man (the peasant) proved worthy of the gift because he truly felt pity for the beggars, wept, and comforted the blind and maimed man with kind words.

Teacher's Note: Give an example if the question allows.

Answer: (a) amazement; (b) proclamation. 7. 'made of gold' (it qualifies the plate). 8. 'who had heard nothing about the plate of gold' is a non-defining relative clause, because it only adds extra information and is set off by commas.

Teacher's Note: Write a short, clear answer.

Answer: Bad habits, such as over-eating, drinking or smoking, are very easy to acquire. One should fight against the force of habit. Even good things can be very harmful when done in excess. The wise man checks any bad habit promptly.

Teacher's Note: Remember this for your exam.

Answer: 2. About four centuries ago, it was brought from America by Sir Walter Raleigh. 3. Even in small amounts, regular use of alcohol harms many organs: it affects the liver, weakens the mental powers and lessens the general energy of the body.

Teacher's Note: Learn this point and write it in your own words.

Answer: 4a. The use of alcohol is more common in cool climates than in hot ones. 4b. In India alcohol should be avoided altogether. 5. 'More' is an adverb, as it modifies the verbs 'do' and 'like' (to a greater degree). 6a. Men now smoke tobacco. 6b. Sir Walter Raleigh brought it into Europe from America. 7. 'Get rid of' means to free oneself from something, or to remove it.

Teacher's Note: Use the key term in your answer.

Answer: An Exciting Cricket Match at Our School
(From our sports correspondent)

The inter-house cricket final was played at our school ground on 14 February 2025 between Tagore House and Gandhi House. Tagore House won the toss and chose to bat. They scored 118 runs in 20 overs, with a fine 54 from the captain. Gandhi House began slowly, but a brisk partnership in the middle overs brought them close. With six runs needed from the last over, the Tagore bowler took two wickets and Tagore House won a thrilling match by 4 runs. The player of the match was the Tagore captain. The Principal gave away the trophy and praised the spirit of the players.

Teacher's Note: A model report; students should write about a match they have seen.