MODEL ACTIVITY TASK
CLASS – VIII
ENGLISH
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ACTIVITY - 1
ACTIVITY - 1
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
King Arthur could gift peace and prosperity to England. The greedy barons were
unhappy with King Arthur because he was gentle and just. He married the
beautiful Lady Guinevere, daughter of the king of Cornwall. On the wedding
day, Merlin took him to a richly pavilion, painted crimson and dark blue. The
floor was marbled. In the middle of the room was a huge, round oak table,
richly carved, capable of seating fifty people. This was the famous round
table around which gathered King Arthur's devoted knights promised that they
would help the helpless, be gentle to the weak and punish the wicked. To keep
their vows, the knights undertook countless hazardous adventures. The stories
of their goodness and kindness spread throughout the country.
A. Complete the following sentences with information from the passages
A. Complete the following sentences with information from the passages
(i) The reign of King Arthur gifted England ________________
Answer. Peace and prosperity
(ii) Lady Guinevere was the daughter of __________________
Answer. The king of Cornwall
(iii) The richly gilded pavilion was painted__________________
Answer. Crimson and dark blue
B. Answer the following questions
(i) Why were the barons unhappy?
Answer. The barons were unhappy because king Arthur was gentle and just.
(ii) Give a brief description of the pavilion where Merlin took King Arthur.
Answer. The pavilion was richly gilded, painted crimson and dark blue. The floor was marbled. In the middle of the room was a huge, round, oak table, richly carved, capable of seating fifty people.
(iii) What did the knights promise King Arthur?
Answer. King Arthur’s devoted knight promised that they would help the helpless, be gentle to the weak.
ACTIVITY - 2
Change into Indirect speeches:
(i) My father said to me, "My God bless you.”
Answer. My father wished me that God might bless me.
(ii) The police officer said, “Don’t go there.”
Answer. The Police officer ordered not to go there.
(iii) Ravi said, "The earth revolves round the sun.”
Answer. Ravi said that the earth revolves round the sun.
(iv) The Headmasters said to me, “Where do you live?”
Answer. The Headmaster asked me where I lived.
ACTIVITY - 3
Classify the Principal clause and the Subordinate clause of the following sentences and write them in the table given below:
(i) As it is raining, I will not go out.
(ii) It is certain that a braking dog does not bite.
(iii) This is the place where Rabindranath was born.
(iv) What he says is not true.
(v) If you meet Jarin, give her this book.
Answer. Ravi said that the earth revolves round the sun.
(iv) The Headmasters said to me, “Where do you live?”
Answer. The Headmaster asked me where I lived.
ACTIVITY - 3
Classify the Principal clause and the Subordinate clause of the following sentences and write them in the table given below:
(i) As it is raining, I will not go out.
(ii) It is certain that a braking dog does not bite.
(iii) This is the place where Rabindranath was born.
(iv) What he says is not true.
(v) If you meet Jarin, give her this book.
| Principal Clause | Dependent Clause |
|---|---|
| (i) I will not go out | As it is raining |
| (ii) It is certain | That a braking dog does not bite |
| (iii) This is the place | Where Rabindranath was born |
| (iv) It is not true | What he says |
| (v) You give her this book | If you meet Jarin |
ACTIVITY - 4
Write a paragraph in about 80 words on the life of the famous painter and
writer Abanindranath Tagore. You may use the following points:
Birth: 7 August, 1871 at Jorasanko, Calcutta
Parents: Gunendranath Tagore and Saudamini Devi
Siblings: Gagenendranath Tagore and Sunayani Devi
Education: Government College of Art and Craft, Sanskrit College,
University of Calcutta
Famous for Drawing, painting and writing
Notable work of art: Bharat Mata, The passing of Shah Jahan
Important books: Khirer Putul, Raj Kahini, Buro Angla etc.
Death: 5 December 1951
Abanindranath Tagore
ロ A multi-talented man, Abanindranath Tagore was an arts culture
pioneer in 20th century Bengal. He was born on 7 August, 1871 at Jorasanko,
Calcutta. His father's name was Gunendranath Tagore and mother was Saudamini
Devi. His sibling were Gagenendranath Tagore and Sunayani Devi. Abanin-
dranath Tagore studied in Sanskrit college under the University of
Calcutta. After that he joined the Government College of Art and Craft. He
first created the "Indian Society of Oriental Art" and later went on to
establish Bengal School of art. He was famous or drawing and painting. He was
also regarded as a proficient and accomplished writer. He completed his
beautiful painting "Bharat Mata" in the year 1905. This painting depicts
Bharat Mata [Mother India]. His another beautiful work is 'The passing of Shah
Jahan'. The picture depict Shah Jahan in his death bed. Some of his book like
- Khirer Putul, Raj Kahini, Buro Angla etc. are the best examples of
Bengal children's literature. He Passed away on 5th December 1951.
