SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST HR SEC SCHOOL

QUESTION BANK FOR HALF YEARLY EXAM ( 2024 – 25 )

CLASS - VIII
ENGLISH - 1
Q 1. Define the following with one example (any 5) 5x2=10 marks
1.Pronoun
2.Reflexive Pronoun
3.Demonstrative Pronoun
4.Distributive Pronoun
5.Interrogative Pronoun
6.Relative Pronoun
7.Determiners
8.Simple Present Tense
9.Present Perfect Tense
10.Past Continuous Tense
11.Past Perfect Tense
12.Future Continuous Tense
13.Future Perfect Tense
14. Gerunds
15. Participle
Q 2 .Complete the sentences with suitable answers ( Either Possessive
Adjectives OR Possessive Pronoun) Any 5 ( 5x1=5 marks)
1.________( they) holiday starts before _______(We)
2.Please give us __________( You) advice first, we will ask ___________(he)
3. You will have to leave _________(she) house earlier so that we can reach
_______(you) before 10 pm
4. I wish ___________(I) voice was as good as _____(she)
5. This is ________(I) room ; (You) _____ on the next floor
6.____(we) car is red , but _____(they) is blue
7. (He)___ phone is new , but (she) _____ is older
8. _____(she) jacket is warm, but _____( I ) is even warmer
9. (They) _______ house is bigger than _____(we)
10. (You) ________ books are on the table , but ____(he) are in the bag
11. ( I ) ____ dog is friendly , but (you)_____ seems more playful
12. _____ (we) ideas were great , but ___ ( they) were more innovative
13. (He) _____ computer is faster than _____( I )
14. ________(they) garden is beautiful , but _______ ( she ) is more colorful
15. (You) ________ chair is here but ______ (we) are in the other room
16.(She) __________ scarf is stylish, but ________(he) is more classic
17. ________(we) food was tasty , but ________(they) was even better
18. (I ) _______ keys are lost ,but ________(you) are on the table
19. ________(they) work was impressive ,but ________( I) was appreciated
more
20. (We) ___________ meeting is at noon ,but ________ ( you) is in the
afternoon
Q 3 Do as directed: 15x1=15 marks (any 15)
A ) Use Simple Present Tense
1. She ___________ a book every morning.
2. The earth ___________ around the sun
3. He __________ the guitar .
4. The sun _________ in the east.
B ) Use Simple Past Tense
1. He ____________ a movie last night.
2. We _________ the museum yesterday.
3. She ____________ a new car last week.
4. They _____________ football yesterday evening.
C ) Use Simple Future Tense
1. I ____________ to the store tomorrow.
2. She _____________ her grandparents next weekend.
3. We _________________to Paris next summer.
4. They _______________ for the exam next week.
D ) Use Present Continuous Tense
1. She ___________ (read) a book right now.
2. They ____________ (play) soccer at the park.
3. I _____________ (drink)coffee at the moment.
4. The kids _______________ (watch)TV.
E ) Use Past Continuous Tense
1. He _____________(watch) a movie when I called.
2. We ____________ (visit) the museum when it started raining.
3. She ___________ (drive) home when the accident happened.
4. They ___________(play) football all afternoon.
F ) Use Future Continuous Tense
1. I _______________(go) to the store at 5 PM.
2. She ______________(visit) her grandparents this time tomorrow.
3. We _____________ (travel) to Paris next week.
4. They ____________ (study) for the exam all night tomorrow.
G ) Use Present Perfect Tense
1. I ______________my homework. (finish)
2. She ___________Paris three times. (visit)
3. They ____________ dinner already. (eat)
4. We ________________ that movie before. (see)
H ) Use Past Perfect Tense
1. He __________by the time I arrived. (leave)
2. She _____________ her work before the meeting started. (finish)
3. We _____________ dinner before they called. (eat)
4. They _____________ to Europe before the pandemic. (travel)
I ) Use Future Perfect Tense
1. By next week, I _______________ the project. ( complete )
2. She _________________ her homework by the time you arrive. (finish)
3. They _________________ to five countries by the end of the year. (travel)
4. We ________________ by the time the party starts. (leave)
J ) Use Present Perfect Continuous Tense
1. I ____________ (study) for three hours.
2. She _____________ (work) at the company for five years.
3. They ____________ (play) soccer since morning.
4. We ________________ (wait) for the bus for 30 minutes.
K ) Use Past Perfect Continuous Tense
1. He ____________ (leave) in New York before he moved to London.
2. She _______________ (practice) piano for two years before her first recital.
3. They ____________ ( work) on the project for months when it was
cancelled.
4. I ________________ (run) for an hour before it started raining.
L ) Use Future Perfect Continuous Tense
1. By tomorrow, I _____________ (study) for six hours straight.
2. She ______________ (work) at the company for ten years by next month.
3. They ______________ (play) football for two hours by the time you arrive.
4. We ________________ (wait) for the bus for an hour by 5 PM.
Q 4 Fill in the blanks with suitable possessive determiners ( 8 marks )
A ) ( my , our , your, his, her , its, their ) ( any 2 ) 2x1=2 marks
1. I forgot to bring __________ keys to the office.
2. Sarah loves _____________new dress.
3. The dog wagged ___________tail excitedly.
4. Is this ___________ book on the table?
5. They are proud of ____________ achievements.
6. We must finish _____________ homework before dinner.
7. John lost _____________ wallet at the park.
8. Can you show me ___________project?
9. The company changed ___________ logo last year.
10. The children played with ___________toys in the garden.
B ) ( each , every , either or neither ) ( any 2 ) 2x1=2 marks
1. ___________ student in the class received a certificate.
2. ___________ morning, I go for a walk in the park.
3. You can choose ______________coffee or tea, whichever you prefer.
4. _______________of the options seems appealing to me.
5. ______________ of the books on the shelf is interesting.
6. _______________ time I visit, she offers me tea.
7. You can park on ____________ side of the street.
8. _____________of the boys wanted to clean the room.
9. _______________participant was given a badge upon arrival.
10. ____________ question on the test must be answered.
C ) ( much or many ) ( any 2 ) 2x1=2 marks
1. There isn’t __________ sugar left in the jar.
2 How___________ books do you have on your shelf?
3. There are too_________ people in the room.
4. He doesn’t have____________ money for the trip.
5. She has ___________friends in her new school.
6. I don’t drink ___________ coffee in the morning.
7. How_____________ apples do you want to buy?
8. There isn’t_________ time left before the train departs.
9. We had so__________ fun at the party last night.
10. They have ____________ clothes in their wardrobe.
D ) ( a few, few , little , a little ) ( any 2 ) 2x1=2 marks
1. There are _____ books on the shelf, but they are all good.
2. He has ______ interest in sports, so he rarely watches games.
3. We have ________ minutes left before the meeting starts.
4. She has very __________ friends, so she often feels lonely.
5. There is only ________ milk in the fridge, so we should buy more.
6. I have _______ time to finish this task, so I need to hurry.
7. He made _______ mistakes in the test, so he passed easily.
8. Let me give you _______ advice on how to handle this situation.
9. Only _______ people attended the meeting because of the rain.
10. They have _____ money saved, so they can’t afford the new car.
Q 5 Insert the article ( a , an , the ) ( any 6 ) 6x1=6 marks
1. I saw _______dog in the park yesterday.
2. She wants to be _____ artist when she grows up.
3. Can you pass me ______ salt, please?
4. He is _________excellent cook.
5. We need to buy _____ new laptop for work.
6. There is ___________ movie playing at the theatre tonight.
7. Do you have _______umbrella I can borrow?
8. _________ sun rises in the east.
9. I read ________ great book last week.
10. It was ______amazing experience to travel abroad.
11. She is _____best player on the team.
12. Would you like _________ glass of water?
13. I found ________old coin in the garden.
14. __________flowers in the garden are beautiful.
15. He wants to be ________ doctor someday.
16. I need ______ hour to finish this task.
17. _________ bird flew past the window.
18. She has _____wonderful sense of humour.
Q 6 Complete the following sentences with suitable modal ( 6x1=6 marks )
A) Use shall or will ( any 2 )
I________ go to the store later.
2. _________we dance tonight?
3. They _________ finish the project by next week.
4. I _________ return the book tomorrow.
5. You ________ enjoy the concert; it’s fantastic!
6. ___________ I help you with that?
B) Use can and could (any 2 )
1. You _________ finish the project by tomorrow if you focus.
2. We __________improve our sales by implementing new strategies.
3. She ____________ achieve her goal by practicing every day.
4. They _____________expand their business if they invest in technology.
5. You ___________ meet your fitness objectives by sticking to a routine.
6. He ________________ become better leader by taking communication
courses.
C ) Complete the following sentences using must or have to ( any 2 )
1. You _______submit the report by the end of the day to meet the deadline.
2. We _______attend the meeting tomorrow to finalize the project details.
3. She ____________ complete the training before starting her new job.
4. They _____________ improve customer service to retain clients.
5. You ____________ follow the safety guidelines to avoid accidents.
6. I _______finish my homework tonight to be prepared for tomorrow's class.
Q 7. Use the following sentences to form appropriate questions.
9x1=9 marks ( any 9 )
1. Please get me a cup of coffee.
Could ________________________________________?
2. Father, I want to watch the match on the TV.
Father, may _____________________________________?
3. I would like to accompany you.
Would ___________________________________________?
4. She doesn't know who to approach for help.
Whom should _______________________________________?
5. I do not know what to give her as a birthday present.
What shall ______________________________________?
6. I do not know where I am supposed to meet her.
Where should _________________________________?
7. I wish he wasn't so rude to his juniors.
Why must he ______________________________?
8. Sir, I want a favour from you.
Sir, can I ________________________________________?
9. Peter was brave; he liked to wander in the forest at night.
Was Peter ______________________________________?
10. Please wait for ten minutes; I'll be able to talk to you.
Could you ______________________________?
11. Turn off the lights when you leave.
Could you ___________________________________
12. Help me with my assignment.
Would you _______________________________________?
13. Send me the report by tomorrow.
Can you _________________________________?
14. Close the door behind you.
Could you ______________________________________?
15. Give me a ride to the station.
Would you _____________________________?
16. Explain this concept to me.
Could you _____________________________?
17. Pass me the salt, please.
Can you _______________________________?
18. Finish your work by the end of the day.
Could _____________________________________?
19. Reserve a table for us tonight.
Would _____________________________________?
20. Print out the document for the meeting.
Can _______________________________________?
Q 8. Underline the correct form of the modal from the brackets
( 9 x 1 = 9 ) any 9
1. You should / must not study for the exam to get a good grade.
2. She should have/ need not called me when she arrived.
3. You should not/ must eat too much sugar; it’s unhealthy.
4. I need/ need not to finish my homework before I go out.
5. You needn't / need worry about the test; you'll do great.
6. You must / must not wear a helmet while riding a bike for safety.
7. You mustn't/ must smoke in this area; it’s prohibited.
8. I wouldn't/ need recommend that restaurant; the service is terrible.
9. I would/ need not love to join you for dinner tonight.
10. You ought to / would see a doctor if you’re not feeling well.
11. You ought not to/ must ignore your responsibilities.
12. She couldn't/ should attend the meeting because she was sick.
13. He should/should not apologize for his behaviour.
14. We should have / should not left earlier to avoid the traffic.
15. You should not /should skip breakfast; it’s the most important meal.
16. I need/need not some time to think about your proposal.
17. You needn't / could not buy a gift; your presence is enough.
18. They must/ need finish their report by Friday.
19. You mustn't/must forget to lock the door when you leave.
20. I wouldn't/ would want to live in a big city.
21. She would/ ought to like to travel to Europe next summer.
22. You ought to/ ought not to practice regularly to improve your skills.
23. You ought not to/ ought to judge others without knowing their story.
24. He couldn't/ could believe how quickly the time passed.
25. If I were you, I would/ should take that job offer.
Q 9. Combine the pair of sentences using a participle
(6x1=6 marks) Any 6
1. I was in the hotel. I was waiting for my friend to arrive.
2 The little boy saw a monkey. He began to cry.
3. Ramesh picked up the mobile phone. He rang up his mother.
4. His friend seized his arm. He led him away from the party.
5. The crow stole a piece of cheese. He flew to his nest to enjoy it.
6. He seized his stick. He rushed out to chase the thief.
7. I met Abid on the road. He was carrying a load of books in his bag.
8. The enemy was beaten thoroughly. The enemy ran away from the field.
9. He was elected President. The people gave their full support.
10. The master was absent for a long time. The business was badly neglected.
11.The sun set. The sky turned orange.
12. She completed her homework. She went out to play.
13. The dog barked loudly. It chased the cat.
14. The children laughed. They watched the clown.
15. He studied hard. He passed the exam.
16. The storm approached. The villagers prepared for it.
17. She sang beautifully. She won the competition.
18. The teacher explained the lesson. The students understood.
19. They cleaned the house. They invited guests over.
20. He felt tired. He decided to take a nap.
Q 10. Complete the following sentences by adding a suitable infinitive,
present participle, or gerund form of the verbs given in the brackets.
( 6x1=6 marks ) Any 6
1. I should advise you ___________________ to see a doctor. (see)
2. The bad weather compelled us ____________ indoors ( stay)
3. I have come _________________ you. ( help)
4. I am sorry__________________ this. (hear)
5. She was quick ________________ the point ( see )
6. Please allow us _______________ outside ( wait )
7. The prisoner begged the judge ______________ him . (forgive)
8. She is fond of _______________ cards ( play )
9. He was found_______________ desperately for his life. (fight)
10. We saw a clown ______________ on his head ( stand)
11. We objected to ______________ her ( meet )
12. _______________ on the grass is forbidden. (walk)
13. We insisted on ______________ the letter. (see)
14. They always disapproved of ______________ cards ( play )
15. Her parents never approved of her ___________ an old man ( marry)
16. She is very clever at ______________ excuses ( make )
17. I hate ________________ in a queue ( stand )
18. Would you mind ____________ outside ? ( wait)
19. I remember _____________ you in London two years ago. (meet )
20. I enjoy ______________ in the sun on a cold day. (bask )
Q 11. Letter Writing ( Informal letter ) any one (1 x 10 = 10 marks)
a ) You failed to meet your friend at the airport and he left India
without meeting you . Write a letter of apology to him
explaining why you couldn’t meet him or her .
b ) Write a letter to a friend you haven't seen in a long time,
catching up on what has been happening in your life and
asking about theirs.
c ) Write a letter to your cousin , congratulating them on their
recent achievement and sharing how proud you are of them.

Q 12 Essay writing ( any one ) 1x10=10 marks

a) Narrate an incident that happened during a train journey
which was very humorous.
b ) Describe any match ( hockey , football , table tennis )
you have witnessed in your school .
c) Describe a country you would like to visit

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