CBSE Class 8 English Magnifying Glass Worksheet Set 02

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Question. Her talk was full of inspiration for young entrepreneurs. (inspire)
Answer: inspiration
Explanation: "Inspiration" is a noun that means good thoughts or feelings that make you want to do great things.

Question. The descriptor “tigerish” is formed by adding the suffix -ish to the noun tiger.
Answer: tiger
Explanation: Adding "-ish" to a word means "like something", so tigerish means fierce like a tiger.

Question. This substance is highly conductive and suitable for electrical use. (conduct)
Answer: conductive
Explanation: "Conductive" means a material lets heat or electricity pass through it easily.

Question. According to the poet, the moon appears so near it feels like walking there in an afternoon.
Answer: afternoon
Explanation: Looking through powerful curved glass makes the far-off moon look close enough to visit on an afternoon stroll.

Question. The supervisor made a strategic decision that turned the company around. (strategy)
Answer: strategic
Explanation: "Strategic" describes a smart plan designed to achieve success.

Question. I lie in wait and watch the deft spider weave his silky web. Not even the smallest thing escapes the magic of my glass. It shows tigerish claws and the cratered face of the moon.
Answer: spider, web, tiniest, glass, claws, moon
Explanation: The poem tells how the magnifying glass reveals the spider, its silk web, sharp claws, and the moon's surface.

Question. She answered sarcastically, which annoyed the teacher. (sarcasm)
Answer: sarcastically
Explanation: "Sarcastically" is an adverb describing speaking in a sharp, mocking way.

Question. His debate during the discussion was both logical and passionate. (argue)
Answer: argument
Explanation: An argument is a set of reasons given to show that an idea is right.

True or False

Question. The poet used supernatural powers to enhance the round glass.
Answer: False
Explanation: The glass is an ordinary scientific tool with a curved lens, not magical wizardry.

Question. The poem describes the charm of everyday small things.
Answer: True
Explanation: The poem shows that everyday objects like chalk, moss, and water drops hold hidden wonder.

Question. The speaker dislikes spiders and their nets.
Answer: False
Explanation: The speaker admires how skillfully the spider moves, weaves silk, and builds its web.

Question. The poet mentions seeing flowers and trees with the assistance of a microscope.
Answer: False
Explanation: The poet looks through a handheld magnifying glass, not a laboratory microscope.

Questions / Short Question Answers

Question. What does the phrase ‘Magic talk’ signify in the poem?
Answer: ‘Magic talk’ refers to how the magnifying glass reveals extraordinary details in everyday objects, making them appear magical.
Explanation: When the glass reveals tiny hidden worlds, it feels as wonderful as magic speaking to us.

Question. What instrument does the speaker use to observe tiny things?
Answer: A speaker uses a magnifying glass to observe tiny things.
Explanation: A magnifying glass has a curved lens that makes tiny objects appear much larger.

Question. What is the central theme of the poem "Science and Curiosity"?
Answer: The poem’s main theme is the sense of wonder experienced when observing ordinary objects closely, especially through a magnifying glass.
Explanation: Being curious and looking closely at simple things helps us find beauty in the world.

Question. Identify the poetic technique in the phrase 'make more' in the lines.
Answer: Alliteration
Explanation: Both 'make' and 'more' begin with the same 'M' sound, which is called alliteration.

Question. Name two items that appear fascinating under a magnifying glass as described in the poem.
Answer: Two things are a scrap of chalk showing myriad shells and an inch of moss appearing as a forest with flowers and trees.
Explanation: Chalk shows tiny sea shells and soft green moss looks like a giant forest under the lens.

Question. Why does the poet label the glass 'magic'?
Answer: The poet calls the glass 'magic' because it reveals the hidden beauty in tiny objects that the naked eye cannot see.
Explanation: It feels like magic because it lets us see invisible shapes and secret patterns.

Question. What portion of the spider is highlighted in the poem?
Answer: The poem highlights the spider’s deft movements and its “tigerish” claws while spinning the woven web-silk.
Explanation: The poet looks at the spider's sharp claws and the spinnerets that make silky threads.

Question. Write two words that rhyme with 'glass' on your own.
Answer: Class, mass
Explanation: "Class" and "mass" end with the same '-ass' sound as "glass", so they rhyme.

Question. How does the poet use visual imagery to show the effect of the magnifying glass?
Answer: The poet uses visual imagery by comparing small things seen through the magnifying glass to grand sights, like “a myriad shells in a scrap of chalk” and “an inch of moss” turning into a whole forest, helping readers imagine objects in fascinating detail.
Explanation: The poet paints word pictures showing small chalk pieces as fossil beaches and moss as deep forests.

Question. What is the 'round lens' being referred to?
Answer: Magnifying glass
Explanation: The round piece of glass with a handle is a magnifying glass.

Question. What significance does the spider hold in the verse, and how is it described?
Answer: The spider is significant because it showcases nature’s intricate details. The poet describes how the spider “jets the woven web-silk from his spinnerets” and notes its “tigerish claws,” emphasizing close observation and curiosity about the natural world.
Explanation: The spider shows us that even tiny bugs are skilled builders with amazing bodies.

Question. Pick out an instance of a poetic device from the poem.
Answer: Simile – Like hive of bees
Explanation: Comparing water droplets to a beehive using the word "like" is a simile.

Question. Why does the poet mention “eyeing the moon” in the verse?
Answer: The poet mentions “eyeing the moon” to show that with powerful lenses, even distant celestial bodies like the moon seem within reach, echoing human curiosity and the desire to explore beyond ordinary sights.
Explanation: Curved glass lenses can look at tiny bugs nearby or bring the distant moon up close.

Question. What effect does the glass produce on tiny things?
Answer: The glass makes tiny things appear more wonderful and large.
Explanation: The lens zooms in so little specks look giant, beautiful, and exciting.

Vocabulary Activity - "Guess the Word"

Question. Solve the scrambled word from the poem: PIERNNETSS
Answer: SPINNERETS
Explanation: Spinnerets are the silk-spinning organs found on spiders.

Question. Guess the meaning of the idiom: "Her idea was a piece of cake for the team to execute."
(a) Silly
(b) Complicated
(c) Delicious
(d) Very easy
Answer: (d) Very easy
Explanation: Saying something is a "piece of cake" means it is simple and very easy to do.

Question. Solve the scrambled word from the poem: NYEGEI
Answer: EYEING
Explanation: Eyeing means looking at something carefully with great interest.

Question. Guess the meaning of the idiom: "He always has butterflies in his stomach before a performance."
(a) Feels excited
(b) Has cramps
(c) Feels nervous
(d) Wants food
Answer: (c) Feels nervous
Explanation: "Butterflies in the stomach" describes the funny, fluttering feeling you get when you feel nervous.

Question. Guess the meaning of the idiom: "I’m in deep water after breaking Mom’s vase."
(a) Bathing
(b) In trouble
(c) Feeling hot
(d) Getting punished
Answer: (b) In trouble
Explanation: Being "in hot water" or "in trouble" means you did something wrong and might face scolding.