Solved Sample Paper
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION COMPLETION CERTIFICATE EXAM 2024
Class 8
Subject English Time 2:30 Hours
PART-1: Objective Type Questions
Choose the correct option from the given options. (दिए गए विकल्पों में से सही विकल्प चुनें।)
Q-1. We should wash our hands…………………..eating food.
(a) after
(b) before
(c) between
(d) none
Answer: (b) before
Explanation: हमें अपने हाथ “before” (पहले) धोने चाहिए Hygiene के लिए यह ज़रूरी है।
Q-2. Sita can read an English novel. ……………………is very intelligent.
(a) He
(b) It
(c) her
(d) She
Answer: (d) She
Explanation: “Sita” एक लड़की का नाम है, इसलिए उसके लिए सही pronoun “She” है।
Q-3. Neha wants a new dress. So, She……………..go to the market tomorrow.
(a) need
(b) have
(c) will
(d) ought
Answer: (c) will
Explanation: “Will” future action के लिए use होता है। Neha “will” (चाहेगी) एक नई ड्रेस खरीदना।
Q-4. Which of the underlined letters in the following words has a different sound?
(a) Run
(b) Put
(c) Sun
(d) Fun
Answer: (b) Put
Explanation: “Put” में जो “u” की आवाज़ है, वो बाकी शब्दों (Run, Sun, Fun) से अलग होती है।
Q-5. Which of the following things is not related to games?
(a) Racket
(b) Knife
(c) Bat
(d) Hockey
Answer: (b) Knife
Explanation: “Knife” (चाकू) games या sports से related नहीं है। बाकी items (Racket, Bat, Hockey) खेलों के लिए use होती हैं।
Q-6. Honesty is … best policy.
(a) the
(b) a
(c) an
(d) none
Answer: (a) the
Explanation: “The” हमेशा superlative adjectives के साथ use होता है, जैसे “best”। हिंदी में इसका मतलब होगा “ईमानदारी सबसे अच्छी नीति है।”
Q-7. The meaning of the word ‘mistake’ is –
(a) right
(b) true
(c) blunder
(d) future
Answer: (c) blunder
Explanation: “Mistake” का मतलब है “गलती,” और इसका सही synonym “blunder” है। बाकी विकल्प (right, true, future) इससे संबंधित नहीं हैं।
PART-II: Very Short Answer Type Questions
Q-8 to Q-11: Complete the passage using correct words from the bracket
(play, read, no bag day, students)
Passage:
We have (8) no bag day__ activity on every Saturday in our school. All the (9) students__ are very excited and enjoy the whole day. They (10) __ play many games and (11) read__ moral stories.
Answers:
(8) no bag day
(9) students
(10) play
(11) read
Complete Passage:
We have no bag day activity on every Saturday in our school. All the students are very excited and enjoy the whole day. They play many games and read moral stories.
Q-12: Write the plural of the following words
(a) Leaf → Leaves
(b) Teacher → Teachers
Explanation with Rules:
1. Rule for irregular plurals: Words like “leaf” change to “leaves” by replacing “f” with “ves.”
2. Rule for regular plurals: Words like “teacher” follow the standard rule of adding “s” to form the plural.
Q-13: Write the missing letters in the following words
(a) B_aut_ful → Beautiful
(b) E_pens_ve → Expensive
Q-14: Fill in the blanks
Sentence: We should avoid using mobile while driving ___ we remain safe. (unless/so that)
Answer: so that
Explanation with Rules:
1. Rule: Use “so that” to indicate purpose or reason.
– The sentence indicates the purpose of remaining safe, so “so that” is correct.
– “Unless” would be incorrect because it indicates a condition or exception.
Q-15: Arrange the following words to make meaningful sentences
(a) shook/Dr. Ashok/head/his → Dr. Ashok shook his head.
(b) people/our/educate/we/must → We must educate our people.
Explanation with Rules:
1. Rule: Arrange subject, verb, and object in proper sequence (SVO structure).
– Example (a): Subject = Dr. Ashok, Verb = shook, Object = his head.
– Example (b): Subject = We, Verb = must educate, Object = our people.
Q-16: Fill in the blanks with the help of words given in the bracket
(Right, wear, zebra crossing, stand)
(a) We should always ___ a helmet while riding a bike.
Answer→ wear
(b) We should always walk on the ___ to cross the road.
Answer→ zebra crossing
Explanation with Rules
1. Rule for verb usage: “Wear” is the correct verb for using a helmet.
2. Rule for nouns: “Zebra crossing” is a specific term used for crossing the road safely.
PART-III: Short Answer Type Questions
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below-
This story is from the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. Ignesious was the manager of a cooperative society in Katchall. His wife woke him up at 6 a.m. because she felt an earthquake. Ignesious carefully took his television set off its table and put it down on the ground so that it would not fall and break. Then the family rushed out of house.
When the tremors stopped, they saw the sea rising. In the chaos and confusion, two of his children caught hold of the hands of their mother’s father and mother’s brother and rushed in the opposite direction. He never saw them again. His wife was also swept away. Only the three other children who came with him were saved.
Q-17(a) What did Ignesious do in Katchall?
Answer: Ignesious was the manager of a cooperative society in Katchall.
(b) Why did Ignesious’s wife wake him at 6 a.m.?
Answer: Ignesious’s wife woke him at 6 a.m. because she felt an earthquake.
(c) Find the opposites of the following words from the given passage
(i) Stopped → Started
(ii) Rising → Falling
Explanation:
– “Stopped” का विपरीत शब्द “Started” है।
– “Rising” का विपरीत “Falling” होता है। यह passage में दिए गए शब्दों के अनुसार निकाले गए हैं।
Q-18
(a) What happened after the tremors stopped?
Answer: After the tremors stopped, the family saw the sea rising.
(b) What did the family do after feeling an earthquake?
Answer: After feeling the earthquake, the family rushed out of their house.
(c) What happened after Ignesious felt the earthquake?
Answer: After Ignesious felt the earthquake, he carefully took his television off its table and placed it on the ground to prevent it from falling and breaking.
(B) (Question 19-20)
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below-
Before the giant waves slammed into the coast in India and animals Sri Lanka, wild and domestic animals seemed to know what was about to happen. They fled to safety. According to eyewitness accounts, elephants screamed and ran for higher grounds; dogs refused to go outdoors; flamingoes abandoned their low-lying breeding areas; and zoo animals rushed into their shelters and could not be enticed to come back out.
Many people believe that animals possess a sixth sense and know when the earth is going to shake. Some experts believe that animal’s more acute hearing helps them to hear or feel the earth’s vibration. They can sense an approaching disaster long before humans realise what’s going on.
Q-19 (a): What happened to the wild and domestic animals before the giant waves slammed into the coast in India and Sri Lanka?
Answer:
Before the giant waves slammed into the coast, the wild and domestic animals seemed to sense the danger and fled to safety.
(b) Explain the eyewitness account of elephants, dogs, flamingoes, and other zoo animals.
Answer:
– Elephants screamed and ran for higher grounds.
– Dogs refused to go outdoors.
– Flamingoes abandoned their low-lying breeding areas.
– Zoo animals rushed into their shelters and could not be enticed to come back out.
Q-19 (c): What do many people and some experts believe?
Answer:
Many people believe that animals possess a sixth sense and can sense when the earth is going to shake. Some experts believe that animals’ more acute hearing helps them to hear or feel the earth’s vibrations and sense disasters long before humans.
Q-20 (a): What can the animals sense?
Answer:
Animals can sense approaching disasters, such as earthquakes or tsunamis, long before humans realize what is happening.
(b) Which animals in the above passage fled to safety?
Answer:
– Elephants
– Dogs
– Flamingoes
– Zoo animals
(c) Identify and write one word for the following sentence from the above passage.
“The planet in which we live.”
Answer: “Earth”
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below-
Newspapers are our good friends. Newspapers bring us news and views from all corners of the world. Newspapers also give us articles on all kinds of topics such as political, social, economic, education, sports and business etc. Some newspapers are published daily, they are called “Dailies”. We must cultivate the habit of reading newspaper to know what is happening around the world. The one who dreams of being a journalist should not spare a day without reading the newspapers. The students should read newspaper daily. It will help them to shine in competitive exams.
Q-21 (a): What does newspapers bring to us?
Answer:
Newspapers bring us news and views from all corners of the world.
(b) What kind of articles are published in newspapers?
Answer:
Newspapers publish articles on topics such as political, social, economic, education, sports, and business.
(c) Identify and write one word from the passage for the following sentences:*
(i) One who goes to study in the School
Answer*: “Student”
(ii) Newspapers published daily are called.
Answer: “Dailies”
Q-22 (a): Why should we cultivate the habit of reading ?
Answer:
We should cultivate the habit of reading newspapers to know what is happening around the world.
(b) How do newspapers help the students?
Answer:
Newspapers help students by providing information that helps them shine in competitive exams.
Q-23: Read the passage and write the plural of the given word.
(i) Newspaper → Newspapers
Q-24: Rearrange the following sentences in the correct sequence:
(a) We played a football match at 4 pm.
(b) We returned home in the evening at 5 pm.
(c) Last Sunday we went for a picnic.
(d) We ate food together in the afternoon at 2 pm
(e) We purchased sweets and namkeen on the way.
Answer
(c) Last Sunday we went for a picnic.
(e) We purchased sweets and namkeen on the way.
(d) We ate food together in the afternoon at 2 pm.
(a) We played a football match at 4 pm.
(b) We returned home in the evening at 5 pm.
PART-IV (Essay Type Question)
Q-24 Imagine that you are Amit/Rekha from Jaipur. Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to join your sister’s marriage.
Answer
Amit/Rekha
45, Malviya Nagar
Jaipur
10th January 2025
Dear [Friend’s Name],
I hope you are doing well. I am very excited to tell you that my sister’s marriage is going to take place soon, and I want you to be part of this special occasion.
The wedding is on [date of marriage] at [venue, e.g., Shubham Banquet Hall, Jaipur]. Last week, I went to the venue with my family to check everything, and it looks perfect for the celebration.
We enjoyed the engagement ceremony a lot. It was full of fun, with music, dancing, and delicious food. I am sure the wedding will be even more exciting. Your presence will make it even more special for me.
Please try to come and let me know your plan soon. I will arrange everything for your stay.
Take care and see you soon!
Your friend,
Amit/Rekha
or
You are Ramesh/Aruna. Write an application to the Headmaster, requesting him for admission to class X, govt. Senior Secondary School, Ajmer.
[Your Address]
[City]
[Date]
To
The Headmaster,
Govt. Senior Secondary School,
Ajmer
Subject: Application for Admission to Class IX
Respected Sir,
I am writing to request admission to Class IX in your esteemed school for the academic year 2024. I have completed my studies in Class VIII from [Your Previous School’s Name] and have always been a diligent student with good grades.
I am very eager to join your school as I have heard about the excellent academic and extracurricular environment your institution offers. I believe I will be able to excel under the guidance of your experienced staff.
I kindly request you to consider my application for admission and grant me an opportunity to study at your school.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Yours sincerely,
Ramesh/Aruna
Q-25 Write a short paragraph on-
A visit to a fair (in 100 words)
You may use the following clues- (reached, shops, Merry-go-round, circus, enjoyed, returned)
Answer-Paragraph on “A Visit to a Fair”
Last week, I visited a fair with my family. We reached the fairground in the evening, and the place was beautifully lit with colorful lights. There were many shops selling toys, clothes, and delicious snacks. We had fun on the merry-go-round, and I also enjoyed the circus performance, where acrobats performed amazing tricks. The atmosphere was full of excitement, with music and laughter all around. We spent a few hours exploring the fair, trying different games, and eating treats. After a fun-filled evening, we returned home with wonderful memories. It was an experience I will never forget.
or
Write a story in about 70-80 words with the help of the given outlines-
Answer-
The Greedy Dog
Once upon a time, there was a hungry dog who was wandering around the butcher’s shop. The dog had not eaten for a long time, and he was very weak. As he crossed a bridge near a stream, he saw a piece of meat in the water. The dog was overjoyed and thought he had found a big meal. But when he bent down to grab it, he saw his own reflection in the water and thought it was another dog with a bigger piece of meat. Driven by greed, he barked at the reflection, and the piece of meat fell into the water. The dog was left hungry and sad, regretting his greed.
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