Waiting for the Rain Question Answer β Let us do these activities before we read (Page 185) I. Have you ever waited for the rains? Why?Answer:Yes, I have been waiting for the rain, especially on scorching summer days. After a long, scorching spell, the rain makes things cool and fresh. It also helps trees and … Read more
Harvest Hymn Question Answer β Let us do these activities before we read. (Page 173) I. Work in pairs and share your responses with your classmates and teacher.1. India celebrates many harvest festivals. When is the harvest festival celebrated in your region and how is it celebrated?Answer:Choose a harvest festival based on where you live. … Read more
The Cherry Tree Question Answer β Let us do these activities before we read. (Page 155) I. Work in pairs and answer the questions that follow. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher.1. Have you ever used a seed or a sapling to grow a plant?Answer:Yes, I have planted a seed/sapling to grow a … Read more
NCERT Class 8 English Poorvi Chapter 9 Spectacular Wonders Question Answer Spectacular Wonders Question Answer β Let us do these activities before we read. I. Look at the pictures given below and sort them into natural and man-made wonders. Natural: ______, ______, ______, and ______Man-made: ______, ______, ______, and ______Answer:Natural Wonders: 3, 4, 7, 8Man-made … Read more
The Magic Brush of Dreams Question Answer β Let us do these activities before we read (Page 122) I. Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher.1. Mention a magical object that you would like to have. Give a reason for your choice.Answer:I want a magical notebook that … Read more
The Case of the Fifth Word Question Answer β Let us do these activities before we read. (Page 101) I. Work in pairs. Solve the crossword puzzle given below with the clues in the form of anagrams. Note: An anagram is a word or phrase that is made by rearranging the letters in a different … Read more
Verghese Kurien- I Too Had A Dream Question Answer β Let us do these activities before we read. (Page 82) I. Arrange the worldwide means of communication given below in the timeline provided. Answer:Carrier pigeons β Telegraph β Postcard β Telephone β Mobile phone β Email II. Work in pairs and discuss the following things.1. … Read more
Somebodyβs Mother Question Answer β Let us do these activities before we read. (Page 70) I. Recall a time you helped someone. Write two words describing: 1. What were your feelings after you did so?2. What might have been the feelings of the person whom you helped?Answer:1.Proud and Happy2. Thankful and relieved II. Work in … Read more
Let us do these activities before we read. (Page 49) I. Work in pairs. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher. Question 1.What do you think about the Republic Day Parade on 26 January?Answer:India became a Republic on 26 January 1950. To honor this historic occasion, Republic Day is celebrated every year with great … Read more
Let us do these activities before we read. (Page 27) I. Why do we seek advice of the elderly in our family? Share your thoughts with your classmates and teacher.Answer: We turn to the elders in our family for advice because their life experience and wisdom guide them in making better decisions. II. Knowledge is … Read more