CBSE Class 8 English Verghese KurienI Too Had A Dream Worksheet Set 03

Fill in the Blanks

Question. The children played joyfully in __________.
Answer: the lunch break
Explanation: 'In the lunch break' tells us the time when the children enjoyed playing.

Question. The fact that the writer (grandfather) praises his wife shows us that he __________ (truly values/quietly accepts) her role in his life.
Answer: truly values
Explanation: He speaks lovingly of her, proving he respects and treasures her help.

Question. My teacher’s advice on time management is a useful reminder of the value of planning.
Answer: valuable
Explanation: 'Valuable' means something very helpful that teaches us a good habit.

Question. I can't imagine __________ (your/you're) going to the mango festival today.
Answer: you're
Explanation: 'You're' is the short way to write 'you are'.

Question. The cat rested on __________.
Answer: the red leather couch
Explanation: 'On the red leather couch' describes where the sleepy cat was lying.

Question. __________ (its/It's) important to stay hydrated during the hot summer days.
Answer: It's
Explanation: 'It's' stands for 'It is', meaning it is necessary to drink plenty of water.

Question. Reading books and listening to music can give lifelong pleasure that will continue forever.
Answer: abiding
Explanation: 'Abiding' means permanent happiness that never goes away.

Question. Nisha placed the vase upon __________.
Answer: the cabinet
Explanation: 'On the cabinet' tells us the flat surface where the flower vase was kept.

Question. Based on the information in the extract, we can conclude that the grandmother had all of the following traits EXCEPT __________.
(A. encouraging, B. understanding, C. comforting, D. thoughtful)
Answer: C. comforting
Explanation: The passage mentions her courage, support, and understanding, but not 'comforting'.

Question. We discussed the topic in __________.
Answer: the empty classroom
Explanation: 'In the empty classroom' tells us the quiet room where the students talked.

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. 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.

Question. What did Dr. Kurien receive from his parents?
Answer: He inherited strong moral values, honesty, and a sense of duty from them.
Explanation: His parents taught him to be a polite, hard-working, and honest human being.

Question. What gave immense strength to Dr. Kurien in his struggles?
Answer: The unwavering support of his wife, who accepted a simple life in Anand.
Explanation: His wife's loving support gave him courage whenever his work was difficult.

Question. Whenever Kurien gets recognition for his achievements, whom does he credit?
Answer: He credits his team members and colleagues whose teamwork made the success possible.
Explanation: A great leader always shares praise with the teammates who helped him do the job.

Question. What is Dr. Kurien's viewpoint on happiness?
Answer: Outer circumstances do not decide happiness; we should avoid comparing ourselves with others and cherish what we have.
Explanation: Being jealous of others makes us sad, so we should be thankful for our own blessings.

Question. How did Evelyn turn her physical challenge into strength?
Answer: By sensing the vibrations of instruments through different parts of her body instead of using her ears.
Explanation: She learned to feel musical rhythms in her hands, feet, and hair to play wonderful music.

Question. What part did Ron Forbes play in Evelyn's journey?
Answer: He recognized her talent, tuned two large drums, and taught her to feel musical notes through her senses.
Explanation: He was the kind teacher who believed in her and taught her how to feel music without ears.

Question. What lesson can we learn from Evelyn Glennie's story about treating children with disabilities?
Answer: We should encourage their dreams, focus on their unique talents, and help them find creative ways to overcome challenges.
Explanation: We should always be cheering for our friends and helping them believe in their dreams.

Question. Rearrange the jumbled words into a proper sentence: in his/grandfather's room/hung/he/the painting
Answer: He hung the painting in his grandfather's room.
Explanation: This arrangement clearly tells who hung the artwork and where it was placed.

Question. Rearrange the jumbled words into a proper sentence: studied/with great determination/for/students/the/exam
Answer: Students studied for the exam with great determination.
Explanation: This sentence tells us that the children worked very hard to prepare for their test.

Match the Following

Question. Match the musical and sound vocabulary terms in Column 1 with their descriptions in Column 2.

Answer:

Explanation: A percussionist plays drums, vibrations are sound shakes you can feel, and determination helps us never give up.

Vocabulary Activity - "Guess the Word"

Question. Guess the word from the clue: related to post office starting with 'L'.
Answer: letter
Explanation: A written message placed in an envelope and mailed is a 'letter'.

Question. Guess the word from the clue: our moral duty starting with 'R'.
Answer: responsibility
Explanation: Doing your chores, helping others, and being honest is your 'responsibility'.

Question. Guess the word from the clue: related to duration starting with 'Y'.
Answer: years
Explanation: A period of twelve months is measured in 'years'.

Question. Guess the word from the clue: prosperous (synonym) starting with 'S'.
Answer: successful
Explanation: A person who works hard and achieves good results is 'successful'.

Question. Guess the word from the clue: related to being alive starting with 'L'.
Answer: living
Explanation: Breathing, growing, and experiencing the world means 'living'.