TN 8th Question Paper 2023 English

TN PUBLIC EXAM

QUESTION
PAPER
2024

No. of Printed Pages : 7
7302
!7302English! Register Number

ENGLISH
Time Allowed : 2.00 Hours ] [ Maximum Marks : 100

Instructions : (1) Check the question paper for fairness of printing. If there is any lack of fairness,
inform the Hall Supervisor immediately.
(2) Use Black or Blue ink to write.

Note : (i) Read each question carefully before answering it.
(ii) Write neatly and legibly.

PART - I
SECTION - 1
Choose the correct synonyms of the underlined words from the options given. 5x1=5

1. The mother consoled her little girl.

(a) pretended (b) comforted (c) left (d) slapped

2. Miniature paintings depict Indian culture.

(a) portray (b) twist (c) falsify (d) warp

3. Issac was chiefly remarkable for his ingenuity.

(a) notable (b) neglected (c) unknown (d) common

4. Asif quarreled with his friend.

(a) fought (b) differ (c) peace (d) fun

5. We can’t ignore the benefits of internet.

(a) harm (b) popularity (c) favourable (d) disadvantages

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SECTION - 2
Choose the correct antonyms of the underlined words from the options given. 5x1=5

6. Ajay mastered the techniques of painting.

(a) experienced (b) unskilled (c) wasted (d) proficient

7. He was observed to be usually busy with his tools.

(a) common (b) rarely (c) unwantedly (d) frequently

8. It is a latest mobile.

(a) updated (b) modern (c) outdated (d) new

9. The vegetables look fresh .

(a) rotten (b) dull (c) new (d) weak

10. The explosion had weakened the building’s foundations.

(a) dreary (b) strengthened (c) dull (d) weak

SECTION - 3
State whether the statements are True or False. 5x1=5
11. Two sparrows built a nest on a tree top.

12. The king promised to restore the property of the bearded man.

13. Teacher had taught about the rules of road safety.

14. Vetri and Asif were good in studies.

15. The hen laid a perfect iron egg.

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PART - II
Identify the character/speaker.
16. Goodbye mother. 2x1=2

17. “Now rest awhile - and let me work a bit ?” 2x1=2

18. Form new words using appropriate prefix or suffix : 4x1=4
(im, ion, re, able)
(a) __________call
(b) comfort__________
(c) __________proper
(d) construct__________

19. Syllabify the following words : 2x1=2
(a) mutiny
(b) book

20. Write the following sentences in the reported speech : 2x1=2
(a) Ram said, “I have won the match”.
(b) “What are you reading Pushpa ?” asked Punitha.

21. (i) Give the Plural to the following words : 2x1=2
(a) foot
(b) syllabus
(ii) Give the abbreviations for the following : 2x1=2
(a) ATM
(b) SBI

22. Fill in the blanks with the correct degrees of comparison : 4x1=4
(a) fast faster __________
(b) happy __________ happiest
(c) tall __________ tallest
(d) intelligent more intelligent __________

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23. Make compound words by matching Section A with Section B. 5x1=5
Section A Section B
(a) head fall
(b) drawing box
(c) snow machine
(d) match master
(e) sewing room

24. Choose the correct conjunctions from the options given in the brackets : 5x1=5
(a) Everyone likes him __________ he is very helpful. (because/for)
(b) __________ it was cloudy, we decided to take an umbrella. (So/As)
(c) Rathi found her watch __________ she had left it. (wherever/where)
(d) I don’t know __________ I can afford to buy a new dress or not. (whether/why)
(e) You can’t have your fruits __________ you take your food. (unless/so)

25. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below : 3x1=3
Jim Corbett played a key role in establishing, India’s first national park in the Kumaon
Hills, the Hailey National Park, in Uttarakhand, India. It was initially named after Lord
Malcolm Hailey. Jim Corbett died on 19 April 1955. The park was renamed in 1957 as, The
Jim Corbett National Park. It was named after him to honour his role in establishing this
protected area in 1930s.
Questions :
(a) Who played a key role in establishing the National Park ?
(b) Why was the park named Hailey National Park ?
(c) When was it renamed as Jim Corbett National Park ?

26. (i) Translate the following proverbs : 2x1=2
(a) Time is gold
(b) Face is the index of the mind.
(ii) Fill in the blanks with the right tense form given in the brackets : 3x1=3
(a) Sita __________ (write) a letter to her mother.
(b) Ram __________ (run) as fast as he can.
(c) Our teacher __________ (teach) grammar today.

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PART - III
SECTION - 1
27. Punctuate any one of the following sentence : 1x2=2
(i) i like playing with my friends sandy sunny sameer
OR
(ii) lets eat grandpa

SECTION - 2
Answer any five of the following questions given below. 5x2=10

28. Where did the sparrows build the nest ?

29. What happened to Ajay at the age of three ?

30. Who was taking care of Newton after his father’s death ?

31. What is must in every house hold ?

32. Why did Vetri sell his properties ?

33. Who is an Online predator ?

34. Why was Jack surprised when reaching the sky ?

35. What did the Giant eat for meal ?

SECTION - 3
Answer any two of the following questions. 2x2=4
Read the following lines and answer the questions given.

36. “There is something special
about a father’s love”.
(a) Identify the alliteration in the given lines.
(b) There is something __________ in a father’s love.

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37. If all the children could read,

In constructing a vigorous society,

Then we shall succeed.

(a) What is the theme of the poem ?

(b) What can children do to society if they read ?

38. Mistress, Master, hear me yelp,

I’m out - of - doors, I want your help.

Let me in - oh, LET ME IN

Before those fireworks begin

(a) Why was the dog frightened ?

(b) Whom did the dog ask for help ?

PART - IV

SECTION - 1

Answer any one of the following questions in a paragraph. 1x5=5

39. Mention some of Newton’s inventions.

40. Write about road safety rules.

41. What happens if someone is addicted to mobile phone ?

SECTION - 2

42. Write a paragraph about any one of the following : 1x5=5

(a) About your father.

OR

(b) Library and its uses.

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SECTION - 3
Hints Developing
43. Read the following hints and develop into a understanding paragraph. Give a suitable title.
1x5=5
(a) Farmer in a village - had a hen - golden egg - farmer became rich - selling golden
eggs - he is greedy - an egg everyday - not enough - thought to get all eggs - kill to get all
eggs - killed the hen - found no eggs - farmer was very sad.
OR
(b) A wood cutter - cutting wood - dropped his axe in the pond - started weeping - angel
appeared - asked what the matter was - brought a golden axe - from the pond - wood
cutter did not accept - brought a silver axe - not accepted - brought an iron
axe - accepted - pleased with the honesty - offered all the axes to him.

PART - V
44. (a) Write a letter to the Post master General on non - receipt of a book parcel. 1x10=10
OR
(b) Write a letter to your friend about your summer holidays.

PART - VI
45. Quote from memory : 1x6=6
Write the first six lines of the poem “Special Hero”.

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