8th Standard English - Answer Key 2026
| Question No. | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1 | a) surf |
| 2 | c) shocked |
| 3 | a) dangerous |
| 4 | c) unskilled |
| 5 | a) modern |
| 6 | c) harmful |
| 7 | c) luggage |
| 8 | b) ship |
| 9 | c) Personal computer |
| 10 | b) exam |
| 11 | c) may |
| 12 | b) work |
| 13 | c) email |
| 14 | b) rub-ber |
| 15 | The sparrows built the nest in a tall tree / roof. |
| 16 | Ajay was gifted with a paint box and painting materials. |
| 17 | Mobile phones should be used with adult supervision to avoid misuse and addiction. |
| 18 | Issac manufactured small mechanical devices/models. |
| 19(a) | The speaker is the child/son. |
| 19(b) | “You” refers to the father. |
| 20(a) | According to the poet, a thing of beauty is a joy forever. |
| 20(b) | Its loveliness will increase. |
| 21(a) | The dog asked help from its mistress/master. |
| 21(b) | The dog was out of doors. |
| 22(a) | The computer gives the answer quickly. |
| 22(b) | Processing takes place inside the computer when the mouse is clicked. |
| 23(a) | Hers is a small dog. |
| 23(b) | Ours is a noisy bird. |
| 24(a) | Dog is smaller than cat. |
| 24(b) | Elephant is the biggest of all. |
| 25(a) | The cheetah is the fastest of all. |
| 25(b) | A horse is stronger than a donkey. |
| 26(a) | I will come, if I have time. |
| 26(b) | If you asked me, I would tell you. |
| 27 | Arjun said to Rama, “Get out.” |
| 28(a) | The wall collapsed – SV |
| 28(b) | Pooja hired a bicycle – SVO |
| 29 | The story “The Nose-Jewel” teaches honesty and truthfulness. A poor man found a valuable nose jewel and returned it to the rightful owner. |
| 30 | Sir Isaac Newton discovered gravity and the laws of motion. He also developed the reflecting telescope. |
| 31 | Ajay’s father found his son’s talent by observing his interest in drawing and painting from childhood. |
| 32 | Mobile phone addiction affects health, studies and behaviour. It may reduce concentration and sleep. |
| 33 | Children who read well become knowledgeable and responsible citizens. They help in the development of society. |
| 34 | The poem “Special Hero” describes the father as loving, caring and protective. The child admires him greatly. |
| 35 | The poem “A Thing of Beauty” says that beauty gives everlasting joy and peace. |
| 36(a) | Rhyming words: help – help, in – begin |
| 36(b) | Rhyme scheme: AABC |
| 36(c) | Alliterating words: fireworks begin |
| 36(d) | Figure of speech: Repetition |
| 37 | Correct order: 5 → 2 → 4 → 3 → 1 |
| 38(1) | The station master tried to catch the imposter/man. |
| 38(2) | They all went to the police station. |
| 38(3) | The brave pair were Shree and Arun. |
| 38(4) | No, the man was not honest. |
| 38(5) | The police found the criminal through cyber investigation. |
| 39(a) | b) 8 |
| 39(b) | c) middle |
| 39(c) | b) autumn |
| 39(d) | a) three |
| 39(e) | a) The English man |
| 40 |
From, Ravi, 12, Gandhi Street, Chennai. Dear Arun, I enjoyed my summer holidays very much. I visited my grandparents’ village and spent time happily with my cousins. I also joined a spoken English class during the holidays. It was very useful and enjoyable. Yours lovingly, Ravi |
| 41 |
NOTICE ABC Higher Secondary School Date: 12.05.2026 Our school is going to conduct an Inter-school Sports Competition on 25th May 2026. Interested students may give their names to the Physical Education Teacher before 20th May 2026. Headmaster |
| 42 | The picture shows a beautiful natural scenery with flowers, birds and a lake. The atmosphere looks calm and peaceful. Nature gives happiness and peace to everyone. |
| 43. Identify the Character / Speaker | |
| 43(1) | “Tell the Boatman how pleased I am with him.” – The Tsar / Czar |
| 43(2) | “I don’t have a camera phone.” – The author’s grandmother |
| 43(3) | “Good bye mother.” – Aditya |
| 43(4) | “But I apply the secret!” – The little girl |
| 43(5) | “He wanted to know answers for 3 questions.” – The King |
| 44. Match the Following | |
| Torch | Flash light |
| Mobile phone | Cell phone |
| Dustbin | Trash can |
| Lorry | Truck |
| Programme | Program |
| 45. Quote from Memory | |
| I felt ... ... lucky. |
I felt I was flying through the air. I was very happy and lucky. |
| 46(a). Develop the Hints into a Passage | |
| Slow and Steady Wins the Race |
Once a tortoise was walking slowly in a forest. A hare saw him and laughed at his slow speed. The tortoise felt sad. The hare challenged him to a race. The race began. The hare ran very fast and soon went far ahead. Seeing the tortoise far behind, the hare slept under a tree. But the tortoise continued to move slowly without stopping. At last, the tortoise reached the winning point first and won the bet. Moral: Slow and steady wins the race. |
| 46(b). The Three Questions | |
| The Wise Hermit |
Once there was a king. He wished to get answers for three questions: what was the right time to begin everything, who were the right people to listen to, and what was the most important occupation. He got many answers but was not satisfied. So he approached a hermit who lived in a wood. While he was there, a wounded man came running. The king saved the life of the man. Then the hermit explained that the most important time is the present, the most important person is the one with us, and the most important work is helping others. Moral: Helping others is the greatest duty. |
| 47. General Comprehension | |
| 47(1) | A honeybee collects nectar from flowers. |
| 47(2) | Honeybees communicate through a special dance. |
| 47(3) | The bee dance indicates where to find food. |
| 47(4) | Honeybees are important for pollination and plant growth. |