English Worksheet for Class 8
Class 8 English students should refer to the following printable worksheet in Pdf in standard 8. This test paper with questions and answers for Grade 8 English will be very useful for exams and help you to score good marks
Class 8 English Worksheet Pdf
THE PUNJAB- A GLIMPSE
My Vocabulary
1. Energy 6. Sacrificed
2. Self-Respecting 7. Crowd- BIV
3. Battlefield 8. Benefit
4. Struggle 9. Founded
5. Independence 10. Compiled
Question. What is the special about Bhangra dance?
Answer- Bhangra is full of energy. It shows the Joy and lively spirit of Punjabis.
Question. How can you say that the Punjabis are self-respecting people?
Answer- Because Punjabi would never beg or show their back in battlefield.
Question.What was Punjabis’ role in the struggle for India’s Independence?
Answer- Lala Lajpat Rai, Sukhdev, Udham Singh, Kartar Singh Sarabha, Bhagat Singh and many other Punjabis sacrificed their lives for their country.
Question.What did General Dyer do at the Jalliawala Bagh in Amritsar?
Answer- He ordered his riflemen to fire at the crowd of 20,000 people.
Question. What states have benefited from the Bhakra –Nangal Project?
Answer- Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Question. What is the religious importance of Anandpur Sahib?
Answer- Sri Guru Gobind Singh founded Khalsa Panth here.
Question. Where is Chandigarh situated ? What is it known for?
Answer- Chandigarh is situated at the foot of Shivalik hills. It is known for its rose gardens.
Question. What are Jalandhar and Ludhiana famous) for?
Answer- Jalandhar- Sports goods.
Ludhiana- Woolen hosiery industry.
Question. Who compiled Sri Guru Granth Sahib?
Answer- Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji.
Question. How have the walls of the Golden Temple been decorated?
Answer- These inner walls are decorated with precious stones.
An informal letter is a letter written to friends, relatives and members of the family. Simple & informal language is used.
FORMAT OF INFORMAL LETTER
1) Sender's address
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2 ) Date
3) Salutation
4) Content / Body of the letter
I paragraph (short)
II paragraph (main content)
III paragraph (closing in short)
5) Subscription with writer's name
Sample letter
Write a letter to your friend residing at Gurgaon in order to wish him / her a speedy recovery from breakdown in health. You are Sakshi / Saksham.
ABC Apartment
Tilak Road
Agra
10 May 2020
Dear Mahi/Manav
I have learnt from your parents that you have fallen a victim to COVID - 19. I know presently you are shifted to isolated ward. You must not let the negative thoughts in your mind. You should practice meditation to overcome your loneliness.
You did a good job by seeking medical help well in time. You will get the best treatment there. However it will take time to recover. Remember that God is around us. I hope you will defeat this virus and you may recover soon. Sincerely follow the instructions given by doctors. Many people have successfully recoverd from this disease. I hope you will also defeat it and recover soon. Take proper rest and be careful of your health.
I wish for your speedy recovery.
Yours truly
Sakshi / Saksham
Homework: - Write a letter to your friend describing how you are spending your time during lockdown.
NOTE: - After writing the above letter do the given homework in a separate copy.
Please refer to attached file for CBSE Class 8 English Revision Worksheet