Secondary School (English Medium) (5 to 8) कक्षा ८ - CBSE Question Bank Solutions for English Honeydew

What surprises the warrior?

Ranji’s superiority over the other boy is obvious in the following:

physical strength, good diving, his being a fighter, sense of humour, swimming under water, making a good point, willingness to help.

Write the relevant phrases.

Is fighting the only way of resolving differences of opinion? What else can be done to reach a mutually acceptable settlement ?

Have you ever been in a serious fight only to realise later that it was unnecessary and futile ? Share your experiences/views with others frankly and · honestly.

Why do some of us find it necessary to prove that we are better than others ? Will you be amused or annoyed to read the following sign at the back of the car in front of you? I may be going slow but I am ahead of you.

Why had Framton Nuttel come to the “rural retreat”?

Why had his sister given him letters of introduction to people living there?

What had happened in the Sappleton family as narrated by the niece?

What did Mrs Sappleton say about the open window?

The horror on the girl’s face made Framton swing around in his seat. What did he see?

Why did Framton rush out wildly?

What was the girl’s explanation for his lightning exit?

Is this a mystery story? Give a reason for your answer.

You are familiar with the ‘irony of the situation in a story. (Remember The Cop and the Anthem in Class VII Supplementary Reader!) Which situations in ‘The Open Window’ are good examples of the use of irony ?

Which phrases/sentences in the text do you find difficult to understand ? Select a few and guess the meaning of each. Rewrite a simple paraphrase of each.

What were the coins ‘saying’ to him?

 Do you think they were misguiding him?