Punjab State Board PSEB 8th Class English Book Solutions English Reading Comprehension Conversation / Dialogue Based Exercise Questions and Answers, Notes.
PSEB 8th Class English Reading Comprehension Conversation / Dialogue Based
Read the following conversation carefully and answer the questions that follow:
(1) Akram : Why did you not go to village till this time?
Shan : No, I have changed my programme. I do not want to leave comfortable life of the city and lead a very dull and monotonous life in a village.
Akram : You have a very bad unpression about village life. Why ?
Shan : Yes, I am saying right. The village is full of dust and dirt. Many comforts of life are not available in a village. Heaps or garbage can be seen everywhere. People and animals live at the same place. They use the water from the dirty pond. Ignorance prevails everywhere.
Akram : My friend you are mistaken. Many villages have become modern now. There are good schools and hospitals in almost every village. Sanitary system has improved a lot. Electricity has reached in every village which has made life much easier and better.
Shan : But the cities have better facilities, beautiful houses, modern means of communication, fast and comfortable vehicles and many more. The people of cities have comfortable life.
Akram : You are talking superficially. There are crowded houses. A large number of people live in small houses which is injurious to health. Polluted air, dirty streets and stinking drains spread many diseases. The people of cities have no love ‘and sympathy whereas villagers are very sincere. The village life has fresh air, simplicity and love.
Question 1.
Shan thinks that life in a village is:
(a) full of adventures
(b) modern and advanced
(c) dull and monotonous
(d) full of comforts and luxuries
Answer:
(c) dull and monotonous.
Question 2.
What are the major drawbacks of a village life according to Shan ?
(a) lack of sanitation
(b) dirty surroundings
(c) ignorgant people
(d) all of the above.
Answer:
(d) all of the above.
Question 3.
What makes city life better than village life ?
(a) crowded houses
(b) polluted air and stinking drains
(c) better facilities like communication, transportation and high living standard
(d) people who lack love and sympathy.
Answer:
(c) better facilities like communication, transportation and high living standard
Question 4.
Polluted air and stinking drains have made city life:
(a) more comfortable
(b) full of diseases
(c) thrilling and adventurous
(d) none of the above.
Answer:
(b) full of diseases.
Question 5.
What does the above conversation tell us ?
(a) It draws a comparison between life in a village and a city.
(b) Life in cities is better than in villages.
(c) People in villages are uncivilized and ignorant.
(d) Village life is full of discomforts.
Answer:
(a) It draws a comparison between life in a village and a city.
2. Raman : Dad ! You promised to take me to the shopping mall on Saturday.
Daddy : I remember, my child. Finish your breakfast and get ready to go.
Raman : Yah ! You are the best .dad. (Raman finished his breakfast hurriedly and got ready) I am ready.
Daddy : Let’s go.
(While sitting in the car, daddy asked Raman to wear his seat belt.)
Raman : I know daddy that the traffic policeman would challan us if we are not wearing the seat belt.
Daddy (laughs) : We do not wear seat belt for the policeman. We wear it for our safety. It protects driver and passengers from injury during any type of accident.
Raman : Hmm ! (He pulls his seat belt and smiles.)
(At traffic signal, daddy stops the car just on the zebra crossing.)
Raman : Daddy ! We should not stop the vehicle on the zebra crossing. Our teacher told us that zebra crossing is for the safety of pedestrians. Vehicles have to stop before the zebra crossing to let the pedestrians cross the road safely.
Daddy : Very well, Raman.
(Raman starts singing.)
Raman : Red light, Red light, What do you say ?
I say, Stop !
Stop ! right away.
Yellow light, Yellow light,
What do you say ?
I say, wait!
Wait! Right away.
Green light, Green light,
What do you say ?
I say, Go !
Go ! Right away.
(Daddy smiles and moves the car when the signal goes green.)
Question 1.
In the car Daddy asked Raman to
(a) wear his cap
(b) wear his helmet
(c) wear his seat belt
(d) remove his seat belt.
Answer.
(c) wear his seat belt.
Question 2.
The seat belt is meant for:
(a) safety during accidents
(b) alertness on the road
(c) saving us from challan
(d) all the above.
Answer:
(a) safety during accidents
Question 3.
Zebra crosssing is meant for the :
(a) two wheelers to cross the road safely
(b) car drivers to cross the road safely
(c) policeman to control the traffic
(d) pedestrians to cross the road safely.
Answer:
(d) pedestrians to cross the road safely.
Question 4.
Daddy stops his car just:
(a) on the zebra crossing
(b) before the zebra crossing
(c) in the middle of road.
(d) after he crosses the zebra crossing.
Answer:
(a) on the zebra crossing.
Question 5.
Yellow light asks us to:
(a) go
(b) Stop
(c) wait
(d) Look Back
Answer:
(c) wait.
3. Pala said, “Dear, look at the buildings. How tall they are ! Our village is now on the way to advancement”. Beero grumbled, “Advancement! Don’t you realize that our health is at stake ?” “What are you saying ?” asked Pala. “You need to look around you,” said Beero. People have beautiful homes with all kinds of facilities but they are not using them properly.”
“What do you want to say ?” asked Pala. Beero responded, “They are not using their toilets.” “What!” exclaimed Pala. Beero continued, “They defecate in the open near my home. This place stinks ! I am fed up of this unpleasant odour. They are not even afraid of the danger they are going to face.”
Pala said, “What kind of danger, Beero ?”
Beero said, “Diseases ! How can we forget the two children of our village who died of diarrhoea and infection. At least I can’t ! I am surprised how can man be so ignorant about good hygiene practices ?” She continued, “I have decided I will not tolerate it anymore.”
“What will you do ?” asked Pala.
Beero announced, “I will spread awareness among the people about the use of toilet and the advantages of keeping their homes and surroundings clean and healthy. Will you help me ?
“Of course ! A good deed needs no second thought, no permission,” remarked Pala.
Question 1.
The village was on the way to advancement. What was its sign ?
{a) healthy atmosphere
(b) new houses
(c) tall buildings
(d) all the above.
Answer:
(c) tall buildings.
Question 2.
People had beautiful houses but they were not using their:
(a) toilets
(b) drawing rooms
(c) kitchens
(d) store houses.
Answer:
(a) toilets.
Question 3.
The people in the village defecated:
(a) in front of their house
(b) at the back of their house on
(c) in the open near Beero’s home
(d) the roof of their building.
Answer:
(c) in the open near Beero’s home.
Question 4.
Two children in the village had died of:
(a) cholera and malaria
(b) malaria and diarrhoea
(c) typhoid and nausea
(d) diarrhoea and infection.
Answer:
(d) diarrhoea and infection.
Question 5.
Pala and Beero decided to spread awareness among the people about:
(a) the use of toilets
(b) keeping their homes clean
(c) keeping their surroundings clean and healthy
(d) all of these.
Answer:
(d) all of these.
(4) Kamal : Good Morning, Madam !
Madam : Good Morning ! Sit down. What do you want ?
Kamal : I want to get admission in your schoof.
Madam : Which class do you want to take admission in ?
Kamal : I have just passed class seven. I want to take admission in eighth class.
Madam : Where were you studying before ?
Kamal : I studied in Delhi Public School, Ludhiana. Now my father has been transferred to this city.
Madam : What does your father do ?
Kamal : He is a bank manager.
Madam : Okay. You have to fill the admission form first. Attach your School Leaving Certificate with it.
Kamal : Thank you. mon.
Question 1.
Why did Kamal come to the school ?
(a) He wants to apply for a job
(b) He wants to study in the school
(c) He wants to take part in games
(d) None of the above.
Answer:
(b) He wants to study in the school.
Question 2.
In which class does he want to study ?
(a) sixth
(b) seventh
(c) eighth
(d) tenth.
Answer:
(c) eighth.
Question 3.
In which city did he study before ?
(a) Ludhiana
(b) Patiala
(c) Kapurthala
(d) Bathinda.
Answer:
(a) Ludhiana.
Question 4.
Why does he want to change the school ?
(a) He did not like his previous school ?
(b) His father was transferred to another city
(c) He was failed
(d) None of the above.
Answer:
(b) His father was transferred to another city.
Question 5.
What is required to get admission along with the admission from ?
(a) Identity Proof
(b) Detailed Marks Certificate
(c) School Leaving Certificate
(d) Residence Certificate.
Answer:
(c) School Leaving Certificate.
5. Aman s father is going to the office. His mother asks his father to pay the electricity bill.
Father : I’m very busy. I have a meeting today.
Mother : Today is the last date to pay the bill.
Father : OK. I will try. (After using his mobile phone) I have paid the bill. Aman has been watching all this and is very curious to know how his father has paid the bill. In the evening, he asks his father about it.
Aman : Papa you did not go to the Electricity office but you paid the bill. How is it possible?
Father : I paid the bill using net banking facility.
Aman : Oh ! What is net-banking facility? Please tell me.
Father : Ok, listen. A bank is a safe place where we can save our money. It receives money from those who want to save it and lends money on interest to those who need it.
Aman : Can we get back our money?
Father : Yes, of course. It depends upon the type of account we choose. From saving account we can withdraw money whenever we need.
Aman : Why should we deposit money in the bank ?
Father : In a bank our money is always safe. A bank also pays us some extra money called interest for our deposit.
Question 1.
What does Aman’s mother ask his father to do?
(a) not to go to the office
(b) to go to the bank
(c) to pay the electricity bill
(d) not to attend the meeting that day.
Answer:
(c) to pay the electricity bill.
Question 2.
The bill must be paid that day because:
(a) it is the last date to pay it
(b) the banks would not be opened the next day
(c) the electricity office would be closed the next day
(d) there was a strike the next day.
Answer:
(a) it is the last date to pay it.
Question 3.
Aman’s father paid the bill through:
(a) a courier
(b) net-banking.
(c) a check
(d) none of these.
Answer:
(b) net-banking.
Question 4.
For saving of our money, a bank is:
(a) a risky place
(b) not a proper place
(c) a place beyond our reach
(d) a safe place.
Answer:
(d) a safe place.
Question 5.
Extra money that a bank pays us on our deposit is called:
(a) principal
(b) principle
(c) saving
(d) interest.
Answer:
(d) interest.
6. One day, Rahim and his father went for a morning walk at 6 o’ clock. Rahim was questioning his father about the things around and enjoying. On the way, he saw beautiful mountains, lush green lands, grazing cows and white ducks swimming in a small pond.
Rahim : Father, I am tired, now.
Father : We can take rest.
(They both sat down under a shady walnut tree. Suddenly, Rahim s eyes fell on a very big watermelon growing in a field nearby.)
Rahim : Which fruit is that father ?
Father : That is a watermelon. It grows on a vine.
Rahim : Walnut is much smaller than the watermelon but the walnut tree is stronger
than the watermelon vine why God did that ?
Father : What do you think ?
Rahim : I think God has made a mistake. The walnut should have grown on a yine and the watermelon on a tree.
Father : Rahim, never doubt God. Whatsoever God has done or does is always wise decision.
(Just then a walnut fell on Rahims head and struck his head sharply.)
Rahim : Ouch! Now I understand. I am glad that walnuts and not watermelons grow on trees. God, the Almighty is, indeed very wise.
Question 1.
What did Rahizn not see on the way?
(a) lush green lands
(b) beautiful mountains
(c) grazing cows
(d) a watermelon growing on a tree
Answer:
(d) A watermelon growing on a tree.
Question 2.
Where was the big watermelon growing’
(a) in a field
(b) on a tree
(c) in a pond
(d) on the mountain.
Answer:
(a) in a field.
Question 3.
What does a walnut grow?
(a) on a tree
(b) on a vine
(c) on a bush
(d) in a pond.
Answer:
(b) a vine.
Question 4.
‘Whose decision is always right?
(a) Rahim’s
(b) Our friend’s decision.
(c) our elders
(d) God’s.
Answer:
(d) God’s.
Question 5.
A watermelon does not grow on a tree because:
(a) it may hurt somebody if it falls down
(b) it does not look nice.
(c) it is very costly
(d) It will be difficult to pide it.
Answer:
(a) it may hurt somebody if it falls down.
7. A building is on fire. The fire started because of a short circuit. Huge flames of fire can be seen coming out of each floor and there is black and thick smoke all around. People can be seen running with buckets full of water. They are trying to put out the fire. But are they successful ? No. The fire is spreading to other buildings around. Let’s see what the people are saying to each other.
Mr. Singh : would you please call the fire service on your telephone ?
Mr. Sharma : I’ve already done so. A fire engine is on the way.
Mr. Singh : Phone all the people living in the building to come out. The police have cordoned off the building. A large crowd has gathered on the site.
Mr. Sharma : Yes, some people have come out, but there are others who are trapped in the building.
Mr. Singh : Can you hear the source of alarm bells ? Oh yes, I can also see fire engine coming at full speed.
Mr. Sharma : What a relief!
Mr. Singh : The firemen are at their task. They can be seen using ladders to bring down the people who are trapped.
Mr. Sharma : The firemen are using hoses to spray water on the fire. Soon the fire will be put out.
Mr. Singh : One of the buildings has been reduced to ashes. Everybody was happy that the fire has been controlled and the other buildings have been saved.
Mr. Sharma : Let us thank the firemen for the wonderful job they have done indeed. They have risked their lives to save the houses and the people.
The firemen feel happy They get into the engines and drive away.
Question 1.
The fire started because of a:
(a) burning match
(b) short circut
(c) a bright lamp
(d) a neglected spark.
Answer:
(b) short circut.
Question 2.
called the fire service?
(a) Mr. Verma
(b) Mr. Singh
(c) Mr Sharma
(d) A policeman.
Answer:
(c) Mr. Sharma
Question 3.
The firemen used hoses to:
(a) bring the trapped people down
(b) to climb the tall building
(c) to prevent people coming near the fire
(d) to spray water on the fire.
Answer:
(d) to spray water on the fire.
Question 4.
How many buildings were reduced to ashes?
(a) one
(b) two
(c) three
(d) four.
Answer:
(a) one.
Question 5.
The firemen were successful in:
(a) controlling the fire
(b) saving the people caught in fire
(c) saving the buildings
(d) all the above.
Answer:
(d) all the above.
Teacher : Happy Birthday to you, Neha.
Neha : Thank you, Madam.
Teacher : Who bought this pretty dress for you ?
Neha : My mother bought it for me.
Teacher : How old are you now, Neha ?
Neha : I am eight years old now.
Teacher : Are you organising a party at home ?
Neha : Yes, Madam, I am holding a tea party in the evening today. You are cordially invited. Please do come.
Teacher : Thank you. Neha I will try to come. Who else have you invited to your party ?
Neha : Madam, all my friends and relatives. I have also got some sweets to distribute among my classmates.
Teacher : (To other children) Let us first sing a Birthday Song for Neha.
Teacher and Children : Happy Birthday to you ! Happy Birthday to you ! Happy Birthday to Dear Neha!
(All friends of Neha come to the party at 6 o’clock in the evening dressed in their best party wear. Then the teacher enters the room.)
Children : Good evening, Madam.
Teacher : Good evening.
Children : (To Neha) God bless you, Neha !
Teacher : Here is a Birthday Gift for you. I wish you many happy returns of the Day!
Neha : Thank you. Madam.
Mother : Children, come here. Now Neha is going to cut the cake.
Children : Happy Birthday to Neha.
Uncle : Sorry I am late. Happy Birthday, Neha. Here is a gift for you: it’s a packet of books.
Neha : Thank you, Uncle. Thank you very much. It’s really a nice gift !
Father: Children, now please do have a piece of cake and sweets.
And here are the return gifts for all of you.
(Neha’s mother gives the presents to the children)
Children : Thank you, Uncle. Thank you, Aunt for these beautiful gifts.
Neha : Thank you, everyone. Thanks for my Birthday gifts.
Question 1.
Whose birthday was it ?
(a) Mother’s
(b) Neha’s
(c) Father’s
(d) Teacher’s
Answer:
(b) Neha’s.
Question 2.
Who sang ‘Birthday Song’ ?
(a) Teacher
(b) Children
(c) Teacher and children
(d) Mother and Father.
Answer:
(c) Teacher and children.
Question 3.
What was the birthday gift of Neha’s uncle ?
(a) a golden wrist watch
(b) a packet of gel-pens
(c) a packet of books
(d) a beautiful dress.
Answer:
(c) a packet of books.
Question 4.
Uncle felt sorry for:
(a) not bringing aunty with him
(b) not bringing some costly gift
(c) not singing Birthday Song
(d) being late.
Answer:
(d) being late.
Question 5.
Children thanked Uncle and Aunt. Who are they ?
(a) Neha’s parents
(b) Neha’s uncle and aunt
(c) Neha’s next door neighbours
(d) None of these
Answer:
(a) Neha’s parents.
9. Teacher : Do you know why I have called you here ? I’ve come to know that most of you start eating your lunch before washing your hands. You should know that this habit will make you fall sick. When you eat with dirty hands, you carry some kinds of germs inside your body.
Students : Sir, is this the only way to keep ourselves healthy ?
Teacher : (smiling) No, there are many other dos and don’ts while we eat. I’ll tell you some of them. These are :
Always eat well-cooked food.
Wash your hands properly before and after taking meals.
Chew your food properly.
Don’t take food more than what you can eat.
Always use clean utensils.
Don’t leave any food in your plate.
Students : Thank you, sir. We’ll follow these.
Teacher : (smiling) You’re welcome. Now go and have your meals peacefully.
(All children queue up to wash their hands.)
Question 1.
What was the teacher’s complaint about ?
(a) eating lunch before washing hands
(b) eating lunch after washing hands.
(c) eating lunch before taking a bath
(d) eating lunch fast.
Answer:
(d) eating lunch before washing hafids.
Question 2.
You may fall sick if you eat with your:
(a) right hand
(b) left hand
(c) dirty hands
(d) wet hands.
Answer:
(c) dirty hands.
Question 3.
What should we not do ? (Pick out two choices)
(a) chewing food properly
(c) using clean utensils
(b) taking food more than we can eat
(d) leaving food in our plate.
Answer:
(b) taking food more than we can eat
(d) leaving food in our plate.
Question 4.
The students thanked the teacher for:
(a) telling them dos and don’ts of healthy food eating
(b) telling them how to cook healthy food
(c) telling them don’ts of food making.
(d) telling them how to wash hands.
Answer:
(a) telling them dos and don’ts of healthy food eating.
Question 5.
To wash their hands, all children:
(a) stood up
(b) sat down
(c) queued up
(d) ran outside
Answer:
(c) queued up.