CBSE Class 8 English Verghese KurienI Too Had A Dream Worksheet Set 02

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Question. Please remember to carry __________ (your/you're) assignment book.
Answer: your
Explanation: 'Your' shows that the notebook belongs to you.

Question. With today’s __________ communication, we can share information across the world in seconds.
Answer: swift
Explanation: 'Swift' means super-fast, just like modern internet messages.

Question. The circumstances of a person's life are connected with __________.
Answer: how happy they are
Explanation: People often think outer things bring joy, but real happiness comes from within.

Question. The students stated __________ (they're/their) excited for the field trip tomorrow.
Answer: they're
Explanation: 'They're' is the short form of 'they are'.

Question. He received the prize in a magnificent ceremony.
Answer: splendid
Explanation: 'Splendid' means grand, impressive, and very beautiful.

Question. The tree dropped __________ (its/it's) leaves in the winter.
Answer: its
Explanation: 'Its' shows that the leaves belong to the tree.

Question. When the author refers to a ‘fast-paced world’, he is speaking of a world where __________.
(communication happens quickly but lacks depth/people have more time to write and reflect)
Answer: communication happens quickly but lacks depth
Explanation: People send quick texts today without sharing deep, thoughtful feelings.

Question. Preethi discovered the lost book under __________.
Answer: the yellow bench
Explanation: 'Under the yellow bench' tells us the exact spot where the book was hiding.

Question. I felt a fleeting joy when I got the appreciation for my song.
Answer: momentary
Explanation: 'Momentary' means a feeling that lasts for only a very short time.

Question. Our school focuses on the essential values—collaboration, innovation, and unity.
Answer: core
Explanation: 'Core' means the most important basic rules we follow.

Question. The team celebrated __________ (their/they're) victory after the match.
Answer: their
Explanation: 'Their' shows that the win belongs to the team members.

True or False

Question. Evelyn used her skin and bones to feel music.
Answer: True
Explanation: Although she could not hear with her ears, she felt musical vibrations through her body.

Question. Her headmistress ignored the signs of her hearing problem.
Answer: False
Explanation: Her teachers and headmistress noticed her trouble and advised her parents to see a specialist.

Question. The writer feels that letter-writing is completely different from other kinds of writing.
Answer: False
Explanation: He values letter-writing, but contrasts it mainly with brief telephone conversations.

Question. Ron Forbes was a percussionist who assisted Evelyn.
Answer: True
Explanation: He was a kind music teacher who taught her how to feel drum beats through her senses.

Question. She gave up on melodies after her diagnosis.
Answer: False
Explanation: She stayed brave, practiced hard, and became a world-famous musician.

Question. Evelyn Glennie became deaf unexpectedly.
Answer: False
Explanation: Her hearing loss happened slowly over a few years, not all of a sudden.

Questions / Short Question Answers

Question. What event does Dr. Kurien recall when he mentions receiving the Padma Vibhushan?
Answer: He recalls his grandson Siddharth putting the medal around his neck and asking to keep it, prompting Dr. Kurien to explain that one should strive to earn their own rewards.
Explanation: He told his grandson that medals are nice, but working hard to earn your own achievements is what truly matters.

Question. Select the option that applies correctly to both Statement (A) and Reason (R): (A) Writing letters can be treasured and re-read over the years. (R) Speaking on the telephone provides long lasting joy.
Answer: (A) is true, but (R) is false.
Explanation: Letters last forever on paper, but phone conversations are quickly forgotten.

Question. How did Dr. Kurien's decision to join the cooperative in Anand change his life?
Answer: It led him to give up luxury, settle in a simple town, and lead the White Revolution to empower poor dairy farmers.
Explanation: Instead of taking a wealthy city job, he chose a humble village life to help poor milk farmers earn fair money.

Question. How is the writer connected to Siddharth?
Answer: He is Siddharth's grandfather.
Explanation: Dr. Kurien is writing this affectionate letter of life lessons to his young grandson.

Question. Why did Dr. Kurien compose the letter to his grandson?
Answer: He wanted his grandson and future generations to learn lessons of integrity, service, and working for the common good from his life journey.
Explanation: He wanted children to read his advice and grow up to be helpful and honest citizens.

Question. What is the most fitting title for the extract contrasting phone calls with letters?
Answer: The Lasting Joy of Written Words
Explanation: The passage shows that letters stay with us for many years and bring permanent happiness.

Question. Why do people prefer a smartphone or telephone?
Answer: Because it is a form of instant communication that gives quick joy.
Explanation: A phone lets you talk to someone immediately without having to wait.

Question. How did the grandmother show her commitment to a greater cause?
Answer: By gladly giving up city comforts to live in Anand and supporting her husband's work with the farmers.
Explanation: She happily chose a simple village life so her husband could help the milk farmers.

Question. What does Dr. Kurien mean when saying “life is a gift and it is wrong to waste it”?
Answer: Life is a rare opportunity to use our talents to serve others and make the nation better, rather than living only for oneself.
Explanation: God gave us this life to do good deeds and help people around us every day.

Question. Why is wasting life considered wrong?
Answer: Because life is a special privilege and opportunity to contribute to the common good.
Explanation: Since being alive is a wonderful gift, we must use our time to help others instead of wasting it.

Question. Which award was presented to Kurien in 1999, and by whom?
Answer: He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1999 by the President of India.
Explanation: The President of our country gave him this high honor for his dedicated service to India.

Question. What is Dr. Kurien's view on failure?
Answer: Failure is not about not succeeding; it is about not putting in your best effort and not contributing to the common good.
Explanation: You only fail when you do not try your best; as long as you work hard to help, you are a winner.

Question. What did Siddharth do with his grandfather's medal?
Answer: He slipped the medal around his neck with pride and innocently asked if he could keep it.
Explanation: The little boy felt very proud of his grandfather and happily wore the shiny medal.

Question. Rearrange the jumbled words into a proper sentence: barked/at the strangers/the dog/loudly/the house/walking by
Answer: The dog barked loudly at the strangers walking by the house.
Explanation: Putting the subject 'the dog' first makes the whole sentence clear and easy to read.

Question. What message does Dr. Kurien share about selfless service?
Answer: Future generations should use their talents selflessly for the development of their nation and society.
Explanation: When we work to make others happy, our country becomes peaceful and strong.

Question. What gives us the ability to live our lives to the fullest?
Answer: Being brave enough to love, rejoicing in the happiness of others, and knowing there is enough for everyone.
Explanation: Loving people and feeling cheerful when our friends succeed makes our hearts completely happy.

Question. Rearrange the jumbled words into a proper sentence: wrote/my classmate/during the/a story/summer vacations
Answer: My classmates wrote a story during the summer vacations.
Explanation: We arrange the words so they tell who did the action and when it happened.

Question. What are real rewards according to Dr. Kurien?
Answer: The true rewards are the satisfaction and positive change that come from working tirelessly for the welfare of humanity.
Explanation: The best reward is knowing in your heart that your work made someone's life better.

Question. Who was Dr. Kurien's guide in Anand?
Answer: His mentor was Tribhuvandas Patel, who inspired him to work for the farmers.
Explanation: Tribhuvandas Patel was a wise farmer leader who taught Dr. Kurien how to serve the village.

Question. What is the most crucial value in life according to Dr. Kurien?
Answer: Integrity, which means being completely honest with oneself and others.
Explanation: Integrity means telling the truth and doing the right thing even when no one is watching.

Question. What happens when a person is honest to oneself?
Answer: It becomes very natural and effortless to be honest with everyone else.
Explanation: When you do not lie to your own heart, you will always speak the truth to other people.

Question. Rearrange the jumbled words into a proper sentence: enjoyed/under the trees/they/by the lake/a picnic
Answer: They enjoyed a picnic by the lake under the trees.
Explanation: This order shows who had fun, what they did, and the pretty place where they sat.

Match the Following

Question. Match the idioms and expressions from Column 1 with their correct meanings in Column 2.

Answer:

Explanation: These phrases describe humble attitudes, honest words, and feeling confident inside.

Vocabulary Activity - "Guess the Word"

Question. Select the single word that conveys— ‘showed grace under pressure and performed my duties with dignity and confidence’.
Answer: poise
Explanation: 'Poise' means staying calm, polite, and confident even during tough situations.

Question. What does the term 'jottings' mean in the letter?
Answer: short writings / notes
Explanation: Jottings are quick thoughts written down on a piece of paper.

Question. What does the expression 'rejoice' mean?
Answer: to be happy / to celebrate
Explanation: Rejoicing means feeling joyful and celebrating good news with a big smile.

Question. What does the word 'musings' represent in the text?
Answer: thoughts / reflections
Explanation: Musings are quiet, thoughtful ideas that come to your mind when you reflect on life.

Question. Guess the word from the clue: major (synonym) starting with 'I'.
Answer: important
Explanation: Something that is major or matters a lot is called 'important'.

Question. Guess the word from the clue: problem (synonym) starting with 'T'.
Answer: trouble
Explanation: When you face a difficult situation or problem, you are in 'trouble'.

Question. Guess the word from the clue: uneven (antonym) starting with 'E'.
Answer: even
Explanation: A flat, smooth surface that is not bumpy is 'even'.