Story Writing Class 8 Format, Examples, Topics, Exercises

Story Writing Class 8

Story writing is an art. It is the oldest form of written composition. It is a work of imagination that is written in easily understandable grammatical structure. A short story is meant to be read in a single sitting and therefore it should be as direct and brief as possible.

This grammar section explains English Grammar in a clear and simple way. There are example sentences to show how the language is used. NCERT Solutions for Class 8 English will help you to write better answers in your Class 10 exams. Because the Solutions are solved by subject matter experts.

Story Writing Class 8 Format, Examples, Topics, Exercises

Main points related to story writing

  1. Title: The title of the story must be interesting and it should evoke curiosity.
  2. Planned and logical series of events must be reflected and the events should not deviate the story from its theme.
  3. There must be an interesting theme of the story which is the controlling idea of the story.
  4. The depiction of the characters must be interesting and convincing.
  5. The language of the story must suit the story. It should be as per the setting of the story.

Story Writing Solved Examples Class 8 CBSE

Question 1.
____________ lived in a village an idiot. ____________ even a village child could cheat ____________ going to the weekly market to sell his horse and goat ____________ hung a bell ____________ collar round the goat’s neck ____________ tied one end ____________ to the horse’s tail ____________ another to the goat’s collar ____________ and rode for the market place ____________ some rogues ____________ followed him one of the rogues tied the bell ____________ ran away with the goat ____________ another rogue stopped ____________ why have tied a bell ____________ shocked to find the goat missing ____________ a third rogue came and said ____________ saw aman running away with goat ____________ The idiot ____________ got down and gave it to that rogue ____________ poor idiot waited ____________ saw no sign of their coming ____________ returned home empty handed.

The Idiot and the Rogues

Answer:
Once upon a time there lived in a village an idiot whom even a village child could cheat easily. No matter how hard he tried to be clever, someone or the other made a fool of him. One day the idiot was going to the weekly market to sell his horse and goat. He hung a bell from the col lar round the goat’s neck. He tired one end of a rope to the horse’s tail and another to the goat’s collar. He then mounted the horse and rode for the marketplace.

Some rogues, who knew the idiot, followed him. On the way one of the rogues tied the bell to the tail of the horse and ran away with the goat. The bell tied to the tail went on ringing and the idiot believed that the goat was following him.

Some time later, another rogue stopped the idiot on the way and said, “Please excuse me, Sir. Will you kindly tell me why have tied a bell to your horse’s tail?” The idiot looked behind. He was surprised and shocked to find the goat missing.

In the meantime, a third rogue came there and said to the idiot, “Sir I saw a man running away with goat. If you wish, I will chase the thief on your horse and get back your stolen goat.” The idiot at once got down from the horse and gave it to that rogue. The rogue bade him goodbye and drove away the horse.

The poor idiot waited for a long time in the hope of getting back his animals. But he saw no sign of their coming and at last returned home empty-handed.
Far away somewhere, the rogues were singing:
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle all the way,
Keep on singing day and night, life is but a play.

Moral: A Fool And His Fortune Don’t Stay Together For A Long Time.

Question 2.
____________ a tall tree ____________ lived a little black bird ____________ sang sweetly ____________ grains of gold from its beak as it sang ____________ flower saw the grains must catch bird to nome ____________ to be a very rich ____________ spread a net ____________ it saw ____________ the grains ____________ he caught the bird ____________ he got a gold grains every day ____________ thought fame and honour ____________ made a beautiful cage ____________ gave away the cage ____________ to the king ____________ glad to receive the present ____________ gave ____________ seat of honour in court ____________ the king ____________ gave away the cage of gold ____________ to queen ____________ set the bird free ____________ most beautiful ornament ____________ flew away ____________ into the jungle ____________ it sang the song of four fools ____________ fowler’s net first fool ____________ fowler was the second fool ____________ The king was the third fool ____________ The queen was the fourth fool.

The Song of Four Fools

Answer:
In a tall tree in a jungle lived a little black bird. Every morning it sang sweetly. Down on the ground fell a few grains of gold from its beak as it sang. One morning a fowler saw the grains of gold dropping down from its beak. He said to himself, “What a luck! I must catch this bird and carry it home. Everyday it will give me grains of gold. Soon I will be a very rich man.”

The fowler, then, spread a net on the ground and sprinkled some grains of rice there. The black bird saw the grains of rice and flew into the net. The fowler caught the bird and carried it home.

From that day on, the fowler got a few grains of gold every day and soon he became a very rich man. Then he thought that he must get some fame and honour. So he made a beautiful cage of gold and put the bird into it. Then he gave away the cage of gold and the bird to the King and said, “Your Majesty, this bird will sing sweet songs in your palace and give you grain of gold every day.” The King was glad to receive the present. He gave the fowler a seat of honour in his court.

Soon, the king also had a lot of gold. He gave away the cage of gold and the bird to his beloved queen. The queen set the bird free and gave the cage of gold to the royal goldsmith. She said to the goldsmith. “Make for me the most beautiful ornament from this cage of gold.”

The bird flew away back into the jungle. Every morning it sang “The song of four fools”. It sang, “I flew into the fowler’s net. I was the first fool. The fowler gave me away to the king. The fowler was the sec ond fool. The King gave me away to the queen. The king was the third fool. The queen set me free. The queen was the fourth fool.

Question 3.
____________ Japanese Emperor had a set of twenty flowerpots ____________ finest collection Proud of rare collection ____________ one of the officers broke a flower pot by accident ____________ passed death sentence ____________ an old man came ____________ said know art of repairing ____________ emperor very happy ____________ He said ____________ Repair the broken flowerpot ____________ The man raised his stick and broke all flowerpots ____________ The Emperor was anger ____________ The old man replied Each of there flowerpots ____________ take one human life ____________ seeing old man’s wisdom ____________ He forgave the old man.

The Emperor and the Old Man

Answer:
A Japanese emperor had a set of twenty flowerpots. It was the finest collection of its kind in the world.

The emperor was very proud of rare collection. One day, one of the officers of the Emperor broke a flowerplot by accident. The Emperor was very angry. He passed death sentences on the officer. But before the man was put to death, an old man came to know about it. He went to the Emperor’s court and said, “I know the art of repairing a broken flowerpot. Once I have repaired it, it will look its original self.”

The Emperor felt very happy to hear the claim of the old man. He showed the old man the collection of his flowerpots. He said, “Here are nineteen flowerpots. One flowerpot from the set of twenty is broken. Repair the broken flowerpot and I’ll pay you whatever you ask for.” The old man raised his stick and broke all the nineteen flowerpots.

The emperor was red with anger. He cried out, “you idiot! What have you done?” The old man coolly replied, “I have done my duty. Each of there flowerpots would have taken one human life. Now you can take only one life, and that is mine.” The old man’s wisdom and boldness pleased the Emperor. He forgave the old man and the officer, too.

Question 4.
____________ village moneylender lost his purse ____________ announced a reward hundred rupees ____________ A poor farmer found ____________ poor and needy ____________ an honest man ____________ went to the moneylender ____________ returned the purse ____________ counted the money ____________ he said ____________ smart fellow ____________ taken your rewarded beforehand farmer angry ____________ _moneylender said ____________ purse contained eleven hundred rupees ____________ farmer said ____________ not taken any money ____________ went to the Sarpanch heard both the parties ____________ moneylender was dishonest ____________ purse not yours ____________ Sarpanch gave ____________ to the farmer.

The moneylender and his Purse

Answer:
Once a village moneylender lost his purse. He announced a reward of a hundred rupees to the person who found it and returned it to him. A poor farmer found it. It contained one thousand rupees. The farmer was poor and needy but, at the same time, he was an honest man. He went to the moneylender and returned the purse to him. The moneylender opened the purse and counted the money in it. It was one thousand rupees. Then he said to the farmer, “You are a smart fellow. You have taken your rewarded beforehand.”

The farmer angrily asked, “What do you mean?” The moneylender said, “I mean what I say. The purse contained eleven hundred rupees. But now there are one thousand rupees in it. It means that you have already taken the reward money from the purse.” The farmer said, “I have not taken any money from the purse. Let us go to the Sanpanch and settle the matter.”

So they went to the Sarpanch. The Sarpanch heard both the parties. He felt sure that the moneylender was dishonest. He asked the money lender, “Are you sure that your purse contained eleven hundred rupees?”. The moneylender said, “Yes, Sir,” The Sarpanch said, “Then this purse is not yours.** And the Sarpanch gave away the purse to the farmer.

Moral: A Wrongdoer Has To Pay A Heavy Price For His Wrong Act

Question 5.
A saļt vendor had a donkey ____________ loaded ____________ with bags of salt ____________ went to customers ____________ surrounding villages ____________ cross several stream ____________ small rivers the donkey accidentally tumbled ____________ bags got dissolved ____________ burden on ____________ buck much lighter ____________ next day ____________ went out ____________ usual trip ____________ donkey took a dip in ____________ burden light ____________ master very angry sure ____________ international ____________ teach him a lesson next day loaded ____________ with bales of cotton ____________ donkey took a dip ____________ heavier the donkey ____________ struggle very hard to come out ____________ day onwards ____________ donkey gave up ____________ trick of dipping in a stream.

The Salt Vendor and his Donkey

Answer:
A salt vendor had a donkey. Every morning he loaded the donkey with bags of salt. Then the master and the animal went to customers who lived in surrounding villages. On the way the vendor and the donkey had to cross several streams and small rivers. One morning the donkey accidentally tumbled in water while crossing a river. A lot of the salt in the bags got dissolved in the water. So the burden on the donkey’s back became much lighter.

The vendor returned home with his animal. That day was a rest day for the donkey. Next day they went out on their usual trip. The donkey took a dip in the first stream on the way. Again the burden became light and the trip for the day was cancelled. The master was very angry with the donkey. He was sure that the second day’s dip of the donkey was international. So he gave him hard blows with his stick. He said, “If the stupid animal of mine becomes so clever, it will be all up with me.

I must teach him a lesson.” So the next day he loaded the donkey with bales of cotton. When the donkey took a dip in water, the cotton absorbed water and became many times heavier. The donkey had to struggle very hard to come out of the water.

From that day onwards, the donkey gave up the trick of dipping in a stream.

Question 6.
A defeated King ____________ shelter in a cave ____________ enemies were looking ____________ wanted to kill him. The king ____________ fought bravely ____________ army was small ____________ to run away sad at heart ____________ courage had left him ____________ one day was lying idly ____________ A little spider drew attention ____________ trying hard to weave a web ____________ it was crawling up ____________ but the thread broke ____________ it fell ____________ several” times. But ____________ did not give up ____________ tried again ____________ climbed up the celling successfully King thought ____________ tiny creature did not give up ____________ try again ____________ decided to fight again ____________ met his faithful followers ____________raised a strong army ____________ At last won the battle ____________ got back ____________ remembered the spider ____________ taught him a lesson.

The King and the Spider

Answer:
A defeated King took shelter in a cave in a jungle. His enemies were looking for him. They wanted to kill him.

The king had fought bravely. But his army was small. The large army of his enemy his small army. He had to run away to save his life. He was very sad at heart. His courage had left him. One day the King was lying idly in the cave. A little spider drew his attention. It was trying hard to weave a web across the ceiling. As it was crawling up the wall the thread of the web broke and it fell down to the ground. This happened several times. But it did not give up. It tried again and again. Al last it climbed up the ceiling successfully and completed the web.

The King thought, “This tiny creature did not give up. How could I give up? I am a King. I must try again,” and he decided to fight his enemy once again.

The King went out of the jungle and met his faithful followers. He collected the brave men of his kingdom and raised a strong army. He fought against his enemy with all his might. At last he won the battle. He got back his kingdom. He always remembered the spider who had taught him a lesson.

Moral: Success Comes To Those Who Fight Hard Against Failures.

Question 7.
Emperor Akbar ____________ put questions and riddles to his courtiers ____________ to test their wits ____________ once asked a very strange question ____________ How many crows in city? ____________ None could offer an answer ____________ Birbal, the wittiest ____________ entered the court. Saw the courtiers ____________ understood ____________ bowed ____________ and took his sear ____________ Ready witted Birbal stood ____________ replied ____________ fifty thousand three hundred and seventy eight crows emperor in a great astonishment ____________ Birbal replied ____________ if are more than it means some crows have come from elsewhere ____________ If there are less ____________ some crows have gone to visit their friends ____________ Pleased with Birbals wits ____________ Akbar exclaimed ____________ matchless indeed!

How many Crows are there in the City?

Answer:
Emperor Akbar often put questions and riddles to his courtiers. He did this to test their wits, wisdom and knowledge. Once he asked a very strange questions to the courtiers. The question was: ‘How many crows are there in this city? He glanced at all the courtiers, one by one. One by one, they stood up and bowed down their heads silently. None of them could offer an answer to the Emperor’s question: ‘How many crows are there in this city? Just then, Birbal, the wittiest of all the courtiers, entered the court. He saw the courtiers with their heads bent down.

He, at once understood that they had failed to solve some riddle put to them by the Emperor. Birbal humbly bowed before the Emperor in the courtly manner and took his seat. The Emperor asked him, “Birbal, how many crows are there in this city?” Readywitted Birbal stood up and promptly replied, “Your Majesty, there are fifty thousand three hundred and seventy-eight crows in this city.” “How can you be so cocksure, Birbal?” asked the Emperor in a great astonishment.

Birbal replied, “Please have them counted, Your Majesty. If there are more than fifty thousand three , hundred and seventy-eight crows, it simply means that some crows have come from elsewhere to visit their friends and relatives in this city. If there are less, it means that some crows from this city have gone to visit their friends and relatives elsewhere.” Pleased with Birbal’s wits, Emperor Akbar exclaimed, “Bravo! Birbal, you are matchless indeed!”

Question 8.
____________ a hot summer day ____________ traveller hired a donkey ____________ carry him to the next town ____________ donkey was lazy ____________ his master flogged the animal to keep ____________ moving ____________ stopped on the way to rest ____________ Sat in the shadow ____________ of the donkey ____________ no other shades ____________ very hot donkey’s master ____________ tired ____________ he said ____________ donkey is mine ____________ his shadow is mine i me sit in the shade ____________ The traveller said ____________ hired the donkey ____________ my right to use his shadow ____________ can’t separate ____________ two men engaged in quarrelling ____________ donkey ran away ____________ stopped.

The Donkey and his Shadow

Answer:
It was a hot summer day. A traveller hired a donkey to carry him across the dusty road to the next town. The donkey was lazy. He stopped every now and then. So his master walked behind and flogged the animal to keep him moving on. At noon, they stopped on the way to rest. The traveller sat in the shadow of the donkey for there was no other shade there. It was very hot and the donkey’s master was also very much tired. He, too, wanted to sit in the shade of his donkey.

So he said to the traveller, “The donkey is mine and therefore his shadow, too, is mine. You hired the donkey himself. You said nothing about his shadow. So let me sit in the shade of my donkey.” The traveller said, “I have hired the donkey for the day. It is my right to use his shadow, too, for the whole day. You can’t separate the shadow from the donkey, can you?” While the two men were engaged in quarrelling and fighting, the donkey ran away. He took away his shadow with him.

Moral: Those Who Fight Over A Shadow Lose The Substance

Question 9.
____________ a fighting ____________ birds and the beasts ____________ The bats ____________ not join thought ____________ can join the birds ____________ can fly like them ____________ the beasts ____________ have no wings ____________ don’t lay eggs ____________ join the winners at the right time fighting went ____________ it seemed ____________ would win ____________ time later birds got the better ____________ At last ____________ fighting ____________ end ____________ birds and the beasts made peace ____________ selfish bats were left alone ____________ birds and the beasts boy cotted the bats ____________ hid themselves ____________ come out only at twilight ____________.

The Bats

Answer:
As long time ago, there was a fighting between the birds and the beasts. The bats did not join either side. They thought, “We can join the birds because we can fly like them. We can join the beasts either because we have no wings and we don’t lay eggs as the birds do. So ours is a special position. We shall join the winners at the right time. Right now we shall just wait and watch. The fighting went on. At one stage it seemed the beasts would win.

The bats then thought, “Now is our chance,” and joined the beasts. But some time later, the birds got the better of the beasts. the bats felt sorry for joining the beasts. Now they joined the birds. At last the fighting came to an end. The birds and the beasts made peace and became friends. But the selfish bats were left alone. Both the birds and the beasts boycotted the bats. The bats went off and hid themselves in dark holes. Ever since they live in dark holes and come out only at twilight. For twilight is the time when birds are back to their nests and night beast are not yet out of their dens.

Moral: Nobody Likes A Fair Weather Friend.

Question 10.
____________ evening . Poor farm worker ____________ on his way home ____________ pleasant smell ____________ sweetmeaf shop ____________ mouth watered ____________ stood there ____________ could not afford ____________ he heard ____________ commanding voice ____________ can’t go away without payment ____________ the sweetmeat said the ____________ shopkeeper ____________ have not eaten ____________ said the man ____________ enjoy its smell ____________ smelling is as good as eating ____________ poor man looked ____________ worried ____________ wise man man ____________ pered a word of advice ____________ face lit up ____________ The shopkeeper ____________ pleased ____________ pay the money” ____________ shop keeper’s said. “No ____________ you hear the jingle hearing is as good as ____________ receiving ____________ raised his head in pride ____________ standing by ____________ took the ____________ jingled a few coins man said have paid smelling is as good as eating Then ____________ walked away.

Smell and Sound

Answer:
One evening a poor farm worker was on his way home. A very pleasant smell came from a sweetmeat shop on the road. His mouth watered. He went to the shop and stood there for some time. Then he turned to go because he could not afford to buy the sweetmeat. Just then he heard the shopkeepers. commanding voice, “Stop. You can’t go away without making a payment.”
“Payment? for what?” asked the man.
“For the sweetmeat,” said the shopkeeper.
“But I haven’t eaten any,” said the man.
“But you did enjoys its smell, didn’t you” asked the shopkeeper. “Smelling is as good as eating.”
The poor man looked very much worried. Now, a wise man was standing by. He took the man aside. He Whispered a word of advice into his ears.
The man’s face lit up. He went up to the shopkeeper and jingled a few coins in his pocket. The shopkeeper seemed pleased. He said, “Come on, pay the money”.
The man said, “I have paid it.”
The shopkeepers said, “No, you haven’t.”

The man said, “Didn’t you hear the jingle of the money? If smelling is as good as eating hearing is as. good as receiving. Ha! Ha! Ha!” He raised his head in pride and stood there for some time. Then he walked away.

Moral: Tit For Tat

Question 11.
____________ old woman ____________ two servants ____________ wake up as started crowing ____________ rouse the servants ____________ begin the day’s work like ____________ thinking ____________ to have longer and undisturbed sleep said ____________ kill the cock ____________ no cock ____________ no crowing ____________ none will disturb ____________ servant agreed ____________ the cock earlier ____________ would not let her servants _____________ servants had a harder time
her cock did not ____________ servant ____________ wake up early wake up even ____________.

The Old woman and her Servants

Answer:
An old woman had two servants. Everyday the woman would wake up as soon as her cock started crowing. Then she would rouse the servants as well and ask them to begin the day’s work. The servants did not like to get up early in the morning. All the time they were thinking what to do to have longer and undisturbed sleep in the morning.

One day one servant said to the other, “Let us kill the cock. If there is no cock, there will be no crowing. If there is no crowing, the mistress won’t wake up early in the morning. If she does not wake up early in the morning, none will disturb our quiet sleep.”

The other servant agreed. So the next day they killed the cock. Now that there was no cock, the old woman would not know the exact time. She would wake up even earlier than before. Once she was out of her bed, she would not let her servants remain in bed.

The cock was gone. But the servants had a harder time than before.

Moral: A Wrong Remedy Is Worse Than The Disease

Question 12.
____________ little froga little frogs ____________ Playing ____________ the edge of a pool ____________ bull came to drink water ____________ bellowed loudly ____________ frightened the frogs ____________ hopped away ____________ Grandma at home ____________ Grandma asked ____________ what the matter was very big animal ____________ drink water ____________ voice was terribly loud and frightening ____________ Grandma asked how big ____________ little one ____________ big ____________ Grandma partner ____________ legs wide ____________ was it as big ____________ little one ____________ no Grandma ____________ much bigger again Puffed out her sides ____________ bigger than ____________ little one said ____________ much bigger ____________ Grandma puffed ____________ at last her lungs burst ____________ fell down dead.

The Bull and the Frogs

Answer:
Once some little frogs were playing at the edge of a pool. A bull came there to drink water. He finished drinking and then bellowed loudly. His loud bellowing frightened the frogs. They hopped away to their Grandma at home. The Grandma asked one of the grandchildren what the matter was. The little one said. “A very big animal came to the pool to drink water. His voice was terribly loud and frightening.” The Grandma said, “How big was the animal?”

The little one said, “Oh, it was very, very, big.” The Grandma partned her four legs wide and puffed out her cheeks and asked, “was it as big as this?” The little one said, “Oh no, Grandma. He was much bigger.” The Grandma again puffed out her cheeks and also puffed out her sides and said, “Surely he was not bigger than this, was he?”.

The little one said, “Oh, much, much bigger than that too.” The Grandma puffed and puffed and puffed. At last her lungs burst and she fell down dead.

Moral: Vanity Is Foolishness.

Question 13.
____________ rich merchant came to Birbal ____________ He said ____________ seven servants in my house of them ____________ stolen ____________ bag of Precious pearls ____________ find out ____________ Birbal went ____________ man’s house ____________ seven servants ____________ room ____________ gave a stick ____________ magic sticks ____________ a thief ____________ his stick ____________ grow an inch longer by tomorrow ____________ servant ____________ stolen the bag ____________ frightened ____________ cut a piece of one inch ____________ cut the stick ____________ it short ____________ The next day The next day ____________ collected sticks ____________ servant’s stick ____________ The servant ____________ confessed his crime returned the bag of pearls ____________ sent to jail.

Birbal, the Wise

Answer:
One day, a rich merchant came to Birbal; the Wise. He said to Birbal, “I have seven servants in my house. One of them has stolen my bag of precious pearls. Please find out the thief.” So Birbal went to the man’s house. He called all the seven servants in a room. He gave a stick to each one of them. Then he said, “These are magic sticks. Just now all these sticks are equal in length. Keep them with you and return them to me tomorrow. If there is a thief in the house, his stick will grow an inch longer by tomorrow.”

The servant who had stolen the bag of pearls was frightened. He thought, “If I cut a piece of one inch from my stick, I won’t be caught.” So he cut the stick and made it short by an inch. The next day Birbal collected the sticks from the servants. He found that one servant’s stick was short by an inch. Birbal pointed his finger at him and said, “Here is the thief.” The servant confessed his crime. He returned the bag of pearls. He was sent to jail.

Story Writing Practice Examples Class 8 CBSE

1. Robert Bruce _______ King lying on the ground in a dejected mood _______ failed to defeat his enemies _______ was thinking of giving up the attempt _______ saw a spider falling down from the ceiling the ceiling far away _______ wondered how it would get there _______ the spider feel back again _______ again it tried _______ again it fell it made nine such attempts no success _______ climbed up once _______ more _______ at last succeeded in reaching the roof Bruce imitated its example _______ he too tried once again _______ was successful.

2. A slave escaped from bondage to the forest soldiers came after him to catch _______ entered a _______ cave _______ a lion was roaring with pain _______ its paw was swollen _______ the slave approached it and removed the thorn _______ they became friends _______ later the soldiers arrested the slave _______ took him to the king _______ the king ordered the soldiers to throw the slave to the hungry lion ____________the lion rushed at the slave d at the slave _______ recognised the slave _______ remembered the kindness shown by the slave _______ then licked the feet of the slave _______ the spectators amazed _______ the slave explained the situation to them _______ the King set him free.

3. King Midas very rich _______ riser _______ A great riser _______ the more gold he had the more he wanted one day sat counting his gold coins _______ a fairy appeared _______ said he could have any wish he liked _______ he asked for the golden town _______ granted all Midas touches turned to gold _______ Midas very happy _______ touches everything about _______ all turned to gold _______ Midas got hungry _______ tried to eat _______ but bread meat, fruit became gold when he touches them _______ Midas starving _______ Midas prayed to lose his golden touch.

Reported Speech Exercises for Class 7 CBSE With Answers

Reported Speech Exercises for Class 7

Reported Speech Exercises for Class 7 CBSE With Answers Pdf

  • You have learned that we can report the words of a speaker in two ways.
  • We may quote the speaker’s actual words. This is called direct speech.
  • My friends said, “We enjoyed our holiday in London.”
  • Kavish said, “I was working on my project.”
  • “I shall come to your party, “Navya promised.

This grammar section explains English Grammar in a clear and simple way. There are example sentences to show how the language is used. You can also visit the most accurate and elaborate NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English. Every question of the textbook has been answered here.

Note that indirect speech:

  • Inverted commas are used to indicate the exact words of the speaker. (You may use either single and double inverted commas.)
  • A comma is placed immediately after the reporting verb. (In the third example the sentence ends with the reporting verb and is, therefore, followed by a full stop.)
  • The punctuation at the end of the sentence in direct speech is placed before the closing inverted comma(s).

We can also report what the speaker said without quoting his/her exact words. This is called indirect speech or reported speech.

My friends said that they had enjoyed their holiday in London.
Kavish said that he was/had been working on his project.
Navya promised that she would come to my party.

In indirect speech, we:

  • use the conjunction that immediately before the reported words.
  • change the person of the first and second-person pronouns.
  • change the tense of the verb.
  • do not use inverted commas.
TenseDirect SpeechReported Speech
Present simpleI like ice creamShe said (that) she liked ice cream
Present ContinuousI am living in LondonShe said (that) she was living in London.
Past simpleI bought a carShe said (that) she had bought a car OR She said (that) she bought a car.
Past continuousI was walking along the streetShe said (that) she had been walking along the street.
Present perfectI haven’t seen JulieShe said (that) she hadn’t seen Julie.
Past perfectI had taken English lessons beforeShe said (that) she had taken English lessons before.
WillI’ll see you laterShe said (that) she would see me later.
wouldI would help, but…”She said (that) she would help but…
CanI can speak perfect EnglishShe said (that) she could speak perfect English.
could*I could swim when I was fourShe said (that) she could swim when she was four.
ShallI shall come laterShe said (that) she would come later.
should*I should call my motherShe said (that) she should call her mother
mightI might be lateShe said (that) she might be late
MustI must study at the weekendShe said (that) she must study at the weekend Or She said she had to study at the weekend

* doesn’t change.

Different types of Sentence:
When you use reported, you either report:

  • statements
  • questions
  • requests / commands
  • other types

A. Reporting Statements:
When transforming statements, check whether you have to change:

  • pronouns
  • tense
  • place and time expression

1. Pronouns: In reported speech, you often have to change the pronoun depending on who says what.
Example:

  • She says, “My dad likes roast chicken.”
  • she says that her dad likes roast chicken.

2. Tenses:

  • If the sentence starts in the parent, there is no backshifts to tenses in reported speech.
  • If the sentence starts in the past, there is often backshift of tense in reported speech.
Direct speechReported speech
(no backshift)“I write poems.”He says that he writes poems.
(backshift)“I write poems.”He said that he wrote poems.

B. Place, Demonstratives and Time expressions
Place, demonstratives, and time expressions change if the context of the reported statement (i.e. the location and/or the period of time) is different from that of the direct speech.

In the following table, you will find the different changes of place; demonstratives and time expressions.

Direct SpeechReported Speech
Time Expressions
Today
Now
yesterday
… days ago
last week,
next year
tomorrow
that day
then
the day before
… days before
the week before
the following years
the next day / the following day
Place
Herethere
Demonstratives
This
these
that
those

Reporting Questions
When transforming questions, check whether you have to change:

  • pronouns
  • place and time expressions
  • tenses (backshift)

Also, note that you have to:

  • transform the question into an indirect question
  • use the question word (where, when, what, how) or if/whether
Types of questionsDirect speechReported speech
With questions word (what, why, where, how…)
Without question word (yes or no questions)
“Why” don’t you speak English?” “Do you speak English?”He asked me why I didn’t speak English.
He asked me whether/if I spoke English.

C. Reporting requests/commands

We transforming requests and commands, check whether you have to change:

  • pronouns
  • place and time expressions
Direct speechReported speech
“Nancy, do the exercise.”
“Nancy, give me your pen, please
He told Nancy to do the exercise.
He asked Nancy to give him her pen.

Tenses are not relevant for requests – simply use to / not be + verb (infinitive without “to”)
Example:

  • She said, “sit down.” – she asked me to sit down.
  • She said, “don’t be lazy” – she asked me not to be lazy.
  • For affirmative use to + infinitive (without to)
  • For negative requests, use not to + infinite (without to).

D. Other transformations
Expressions of advice with must, should, and ought are usually reported using advice/urge.
Example:

  • “You must read this book.”
  • He advised/urged me to read that book.

The expression let’s is usually reported using suggest. In this case, there are two possibilities for reported speech: gerund or statement with should.
Example:
Let’s go to the cinema.

  • He suggested going to the cinema.
  • He suggested that we should go to the cinema.

Main clauses connected with and/but
If two complete main clauses are connected with, and or, but, put, that after the conjunction.

Example:

  • He said, “I saw her but she didn’t see me.“
  • He said that he had seen her but that she hadn’t seen him.”

If the subject is dropped in the second main clause (the conjunction is followed by a verb), do not use, that’.

Example:

  • She said, “I am a nurse and work in a hospital.”
  • He said that she was a nurse and worked in a hospital.”
  • Here’s a table of some possible conversions:

Reported Speech Solved Examples Exercises for Class 7 CBSE

Question 1.
Sentences are given indirect speech. Change them into indirect speech.
(i) The teacher said to the boys, ‘Have you done your homework?’
(ii) The little girl asked the man, ‘Will you help me?’
(iii) Janaki said, ‘I have been reading this book.’
(iv) Mother said to the daughter, ‘Go and change your dress.’
(v) Susie said, “I had read this book before I gave it to you.
(vi) Mike said, ‘I will bring my piano.’
(vii) The officer told the clerk, ‘Bring me that file.’
(viii) Jane asked, ‘Have you read that book?
(ix) Malathi asked, ‘Where is your watch?’
(x) Sophia said, ‘I watched this movie last week.’
Answer:
(i) The teacher asked the boys if they had done their homework.
(ii) The little girl asked the man if he would help her.
(iii) Janaki said that she had been reading that book.
(iv) The mother told the daughter to go and change her dresses.
(v) Susie said that she had read that book before she gave it to me.
(vi) Mike said that he would bring his piano.
(vii) The officer told the clerk to bring him that file.
(viii) Jane asked if I had read that book.
(ix) Malathi asked where my watch was.
(x) Sophia said that she had watched that movie the previous week.

Question 2.
Sentences are given indirect speech. Change them into indirect speech.
(i) Helen asked me, “What does he do for a living?”
(ii) They asked me, “How are you going?”
(iii) Craig asked Anne, “Are you married?”
(iv) “Sally asked Harry, “How long have you been back?”
(v) Jack asked Jill, “Can you go up the hill?”
(vi) Dillon asked me, “Do you smoke?”
(vii) Sol asked me, “What are you doing now?”
(viii) Sylvia asked me, “Why did you come late?”
(ix) Jenny asked me, “How many times did you ring?
(x) Emma asked me, “Are you Ok?”
Answer:
(i) Helen asked me what he did for a living.
(ii) They asked me how I was going.
(iii) Craig asked Anne if she was married. Or Craig asked Anne whether she was married.
(iv) Sally asked Harry how long he had been back.
(v) Jack asked Jill if she could go up the hill. Or Jack asked Jill whether she could go up the hill.
(vi) Dillon asked me if I smoked. Or Dillon asked me whether I smoked.
(vii) Sol asked me what I was doing now.
(viii) Sylvia asked me why I had come late. Or Sylvia asked me why I cam late.
(ix) Jenny asked me how many times I had rung. Or Jenny asked me how many times I rang.
(x) Emma asked me if I was Ok. Or Emma asked me whether I was Ok?”

Reported Speech Practice Examples Exercises for Class 7 CBSE

1. Choose the correct option
(i) “Where do you live?”
(a) Miho asked me where do I live
(b) Miho asked me where I lived
(c) Miho asked me where did I live

(ii) “What is the time?”
(a) Can you tell me what is the time?
(b) Can you tell me what the time is?

(iii) “Why did he say that?”
(a) I would like to know why he said that
(b) I would like to know why did he say that

(iv) “Do we have a test tomorrow?”
(a) I’ve forgotten do we have a test tomorrow?
(b) I’ve forgotten if we have a test tomorrow.
(c) I’ve forgotten have we have a test tomorrow?

(v). “Don’t talk!”.
(a) The teacher told us not to talk.
(b) The teacher told us to not talk.

(vi) “Have you finished with the computer”
(a) She asked if had I finished with the computer.
(b) She asked if I had finished with the computer.

(vii) “I’ll give you your money back tomorrow.”.
(a) She promised me to give the money back the next day.
(b) She promised to give me back the money the next day.

(viii) “Can I use your phone?”
(a) I asked her could I use her phone.
(b) I asked her if could us her phone.
(c) He begged me not to tell her what he had said.

(ix) “When are you going back to Japan?”
(a) He asked when I was going back to Japan.
(b) He asked when was I going back to Japan.
(x) “Why did you have to wait so long?”
(a) She wanted to know why we had to wait so long.
(b) She wanted to know why did we have to wait so long.

2. Complete these indirect speech sentences with the correct pronoun or determiner. The first one has been
done for you.

Direct speech Indirect speech
 “My head is aching,” said Sarah. Sarah said told her head was aching.
 “I like your new bike,” Dan told me. Dan told me that he liked the new bike.
 Tom and Peter said, “ We’ll give you our seats Tom and Peter said that they would give us seats.”
 “You can borrow my book,” Michael said. Michael said that I could borrow a book.
 “I haven’t brushed my teeth,” said Paul. Paul said that he hadn’t brushed teeth.
 “You are late again,” Mr. Chen told me. Mr. Chen said that was late again.
 “We have finished our homework,” said the boys The boys said that they finished homework.
 Sue and Maggie said, “We want to watch football on TV.” Sue and Maggie said that wanted to watch football on TV.
 “I don’t like your green hair,” said Uncle David. Uncle David said that didn’t like my green hair.
 Dad Said, “We’ll have to phone for a taxi.” Dad said that would have to phone for a taxi.

Story Writing Based on Visual Inputs for Class 8 Format, Examples, Topics, Exercises

Story Writing Based on Visual Inputs for Class 8

This grammar section explains English Grammar in a clear and simple way. There are example sentences to show how the language is used. NCERT Solutions for Class 8 English will help you to write better answers in your Class 10 exams. Because the Solutions are solved by subject matter experts.

Story Writing Based on Visual Inputs for Class 8 Format, Examples, Topics, Exercises

Story Writing Based on Visual Inputs Solved Examples Exercises for Class 8 CBSE

Question 1.
The Lion and the Camel
Story Writing Based on Visual Inputs Class 8
Answer:
In a dense jungle, a lion lived with its three assistants — a jackal, a crow and a leopard. Due to their proximity to the King of the jungle, the assistants never had to look for food. One day, they were surprised to see a camel, which usually lived in the desert, wandering in the forest. On inquiry, they learnt that the camel lost its way. The lion gave it shelter and protected it.

One day, the mighty lion was injured in a battle with the elephants. Unable to hunt, the lion and the assistants were left hungry. The three assistants suggested that they should eat the camel, but the lion refused to kill it. The assistants hatched a plan to make the camel offer itself as food to its protector. The crow, the leopard and the jackal each offered itself as food to the lion, which it refused. Seeing this, the camel also did the same and was instantly killed by the lion.

Moral: It is unwise to trust cunning people who surround powerful or wealthy ones of their own benefit.

Question 2.
True friends story
Story Writing Based on Visual Inputs for Class 8
Answer:
Deep in the forest, there were three friends, a deer, a tortoise and a woodpecker. They were always seen together. They spent most of their time chatting or playing by the lake side.

One day, a hunter came to the forest and laid the trap behind the bush near the lake. The deer happened to be returning from the lake. He stepped on that trap and was caught in it. He cried out with pain. The deer called his friends and cried. “I have been trapped. Please, come and help me!” Also, read The Two Friends.

Hearing his cries for help, the woodpecker and the tortoise rushed to help his dear friend. They were horrified to see the trap. Soon, they thought of a plan. The tortoise went and called the mouse that lived in a nearby hole. The mouse and the tortoise started cutting the trap.

In the meantime, the woodpecker flew to the hunter’s camp. The hunter was just coming out of his tent. He had heard the cries of the deer and was anxious to catch him. The woodpecker acted quickly and sat on his head. He pecked twice on his head. The woodpecker pecked him so badly that the hunter cried out in pain and went back to his camp to take test. The woodpecker’s purpose was solved. He flew back to the deer.

By then, the mouse and the tortoise had cut and opened the trap and the deer was free. They hugged each other and promised to help each other in their bad times. The three friends were united again and lived happily in the forest. You may also like to read. Four Friends story.

Moral of the story: A friend in need is a friend indeed.

Story Writing Based on Visual Inputs Practice Examples Exercises for Class 8 CBSE

Question 1.
The Cobra and the Crows
Story Writing Based on Visual Inputs Class 8

Essay Writing Class 8 CBSE Format, Topics, Examples

Essay Writing Class 8

Essays are common in elementary, middle, high school and college, and one may even need to write essays in the business world. An essay is defined as “a short piece of writing that expresses information as well as the writers opinion.

This grammar section explains English Grammar in a clear and simple way. There are example sentences to show how the language is used. NCERT Solutions for Class 8 English will help you to write better answers in your Class 10 exams. Because the Solutions are solved by subject matter experts.

Essay Writing Class 8 Format, Examples, Topics, Exercises

An essay is, generally, a piece of writing that gives the authors own argument — but the definition is vague, overlapping with those of a paper, an article, a pamphlet, and a short story. Essays have traditionally been sub-classified as formal and informal.

There are seven steps to writing a successful essay:

  1. Pick a topic.
  2. Prepare an outline or diagram of your ideas.
  3. Write your thesis statement.
  4. Write the body.
  5. Write the introduction.
  6. Write the conclusion.

Writing :
For some, writing an essay is as simple as sitting down at their computer and beginning to type, but a lot more planning goes into writing an essay successfully. If you have never written an essay before, or if you struggle with writing and want to improve your skills, it is a good idea to go through several steps in the essay writing process.

For example, to write an essay, you should generally:

  • Decide what kind of essay to write.
  • Brainstorm your topic.
  • Do research.
  • Develop a thesis.
  • Outline your essay.
  • Focus on Coherence of idea.
  • Edit your writing to check spelling and grammar.

Kinds of Essays The first step to writing an essay is to decide what kind of essay to write. There are several main structures into which essays can be grouped:

  • Narrative Essays: Tell a story or impart information about your subject in a straightforward, orderly manner.
  • Descriptive Essays: Focus on the details of what is going on. For example, if you want to write a descrip tive essay about your trip to the park, you would give great detail about what you experienced: how the grass felt beneath your feet, what the park benches looked like, and anything else the reader would need to feel as if he were there.
  • Persuasive Essay: Convince the reader of some point of view.
  • Comparative Essay: Compare two or more different things.
  • Expository Essay: Explain to the reader how to do a given process. You could, for example, write an expository essay with step-by-step instructions on how to make a peanut butter sandwich.

Essay Writing Class 8 CBSE

My Dream

Dream is a vision of future. Everyone has dreams and pursues it with sincerity and preservance. “A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Dreams are not what you see in sleep. They are the things that don’t let you sleep”. Just like others, I have also nurtured a career dream from an early age. I aspire and wish to write and publish my works one day. I have never been very good when it came to verbal communication. It is embedded in my nature.

I do not like to be blunt or impolite even when someone says something to me. I choose to remain quiet during such situations. I am also a bit of an introvert and do not like opening up with everyone and that saves lot of my time. I could spare time for myself and brood over happenings. I am a keen observant. I figured out that a it is good way to vent out ones idea and imagination through writing. I began writing and found out that I am actually good at it.

It is hard for me to communicate my feelings verbally however it is quite easy for me to pen them down. Writing for me has now become a way of life I keep journaling all my feelings and this keeps me sorted. It has become more of a passion for me and I now aspire to turn it into my profession. Apart from writing bits and pieces about the happenings in my life, I also love writing stories and will soon come up with my own novel. My family is completely supportive about my career dream. It is rightly said, “Miracles start to happen when you give as much energy to your dreams as you do to your fears”.

My School

School is the temple of learning and gets trained for the professional and social life. My school was set up in 1990 on the donated land with the help of donated money. My school atmosphere is very pleasant and school environment is very clean and attractive. My school building is located in the centre of the play ground. On one side of the school there is a big garden having small pond. There are many colourful fish and other water animals in this pond.

My school is four storey building having classes for nursery to 12th class students. My school has one big library, principal office, head office, clerk office, one science laboratory, one computer lab, one common study room, one big lobby, teacher common room, one big sports ground, separate hostel for girls and boys in the school campus. My school has highly qualified and experienced teachers who teach us in very effective and creative manner.

My school has around one thousand students who always rank higher in the competitions held outside the school or inside the school. We all go to school in the proper uniform. We have two types of the uniform, one common uniform and other house uniform. My school timing starts at 7.50 am in the morning and 1.30 pm in the afternoon in the summer season and 8.50 am in the morning and 3.30 pm in the evening in the winter season. We daily go to the library for sometime where we practice reading creative books and newspaper for enhancing our skill and general knowledge.

Digital India

In the state of fast pacing world, would lag behind, if he does not watch his step. So to make the country a leader that shoulder the global responsibility with vision and smart brain, ‘digital India’ slogan came through a leader who can thrice the young geniuses with constructive approach. Digital India is a project started by the government of India on 1st of July, 2015 (from 1st to 7th of July as digital week) in order to transform India into a complete digitally empowered as well as knowledgeable country of the world. This project is interconnected by the various governmental departments such as IT, education, agriculture, etc in order to achieve a promising bright returns.

It is headed and planned by the ministry of communications and information technology. It is like golden opportunity for India when got implemented properly. In the very starting of the project launch, there was a plan by the state government to make available high speed internet connection in almost 250,000 villages and other residential areas of the country. The crucial role played by the ‘Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL)’ in this project is really appreciable. In the digital India there would be easy digitization of data which will help in making things much more efficient and fast in the future.

It will reduce paper work, save man power and save time as well. This project will take a speed by tying the knot between government and private sectors. Huge number of villages interconnected with high speed network will really undergo a huge change from backward regions to complete digitally equipped areas. All the cities, towns and villages in India will get more tech savvy. The project has been planned to be completed by 2019 with the investment of leading companies (national or international).

My City

Delhi is my city which is beautiful situated on the right of the river Yamuna. It was called by various names Inderprastha is one of them. Delhi is an amalgamation of modernity and tradition. Its rich culture & tradition is restored with dignity and pride. It fascinates the tourist. The web of connectivity in turns of transport, people, heritage; it is a centre of political power.

It keeps on spreading and the regions of those neighbouring states are called NCR (National capital Region). Delhi is famous for its delicious food as it offers wide variety of cuisine. Business centre like Chandni chowk, Cannaught place, Janpath attracts the tourists. My city is one of the most happening cities in the country. Everything here is just awesome. I just wish the government here strengthens women security too.

Computer

The computer is one of the most important invention done in 20th century. It has speed up the activities and assisted humans in various ways. It controls machines helps in surgery. Computer is the wonderful and mastermind gift of the science to the whole human fraternity. It can be used to do any kind of works. It is very easy to handle by anyone and takes very less time to learn. Because of its easiness and high work efficiency, it is being used in many fields like offices, banks, hotels, educational institutions, shops, hospitals, commercial places, schools, colleges, training institutes, military establishments, military, industries, etc.

Many people buy laptop or desktop for their kids to learn about required things in their schools or playing computerized video-games, etc. Computer is a big dictionary and large storage device which we use to save any type of large amount of data like information, study materials, projects, photos, images, video, audio, songs, clips, games, and many more. It is an electronic machine which is able to calculate and solve big problems. It helps in enhancing our skill level and get information easily. It is very simple data based machine. It provides facility of many other tools like paint tool, text tool, etc which are very beneficial for the kids, children and students to use it more effectively.

We can use it for any big or small mathematical calculations very accurately. It is used to forecast the information about weather, in printing books, news papers, diagnosing diseases, etc. It is used to make online railway reservations, ticket booking, hotel or restaurant booking from any place all over the world. It is used by MNC companies for the accounting purpose, invoicing, pay rolls, stock control, etc. it is impossible to survive without computer and will be a gift for future generations.

Internet

Modern life has become easier and the people of the world have been indebted to the immense contribution of the internet Technology. Life has become move convenient with its advent. In the modern time, internet’ has become is one of the most powerful and interesting tools all across the world. It broke all the barriers be it political or social boundaries. The Internet is a network of networks and collection of many services and resources which benefits us in various ways. Using internet we can access World Wide Web from any place. It provides bulk of facilities to us such as E-mail, surfing search engines, accessing web portals, opening informative websites, being up-to-date, video chatting and many more.

However, we should know all the disadvantages and advantages of using internet in our life. Internet availability is very useful for the students however it is a big concern too for them sometimes it affects badly as objectionable and improper material also available. Most of the parents realize this type of danger however some not and use internet openly. So, children should use internet facility under the proper guidance of their parents.

We can use security system by using user name and password to prevent others to access our precious online data. Internet allow us to use any application programmes supporting instant messaging to send quick messages to friends, parents or teachers. However, in some other countries (North Korea, Myanmar, etc) it is totally prohibited to use internet as they think that it is bad thing for them. Sometimes, hackers can hack our secret computer information using internet without our knowledge even after password security. So with great powers come great responsibilities.

Dussehra

The celebration of Dussehra indicates the victory of Lord Rama over demon king Ravana. Lord Rama symbolizes truth and Ravana represents evil power. It is a ten days long festival, nine days of which is celebrated by worshipping the goddess Durga and tenth day as Vijay Dashmi when people celebrate the victory of Lord Rama over the demon King, Ravana. Dussehra is the most significant festival of the Hindu religion celebrated all across the country. It falls every year in the month of September or October twenty days earlier to the Diwali festival. It is a great ceremonial and religious festival celebrated by the Hindu people with the worship of goddess Durga.

The tradition and culture of celebrating this festival varies from region to region in the country. A huge preparation for this festival takes place which starts few days earlier to the exact date. A big fair is held for whole ten days or a whole month where people from far regions come to make shops and stalls of all things necessary for the people. It takes place in the Ram-Lila ground in every society or community where a huge fair is held with the dramatic show of legends of Dussehra for all days.

Paper models of the Ravana, Kumbhkaran and Meghnath are prepared in the Ram Lila ground and real people play the role of Rama, Sita and Lakshman. Everywhere lights are on and whole environment becomes full of sound of firecrackers. People and kids used to see the fair including Ram-lila whole night. Various important events of the life of Lord Rama are demonstrated by the real people in the Ram Lila. Thousands of men, women and children of the nearby regions get together in the Ram Lila ground to enjoy the show.

Christmas

Christmas falls every year in the winter season however people celebrate it with lots of joy, activities and happiness. It is one of the most important festival for the Christians of the year which they celebrate doing lots of preparations. The preparations of the celebration start a month ago and celebration ends 12 days after of the Christmas. Christmas is celebrated all across the world by the people, especially people of Christian religion, every year on 25th of December.

It is celebrated on the birth anniversary of the Jesus Christ, God of Christians who founded Christianity. At this day people decorate a Christmas tree, invites their friends, relatives and neighbours to enjoy and distribute gift. Santa Claus come on this day at mid night at 12 pm to everyone’s home and secretly keep gifts for the children in their houses. Children become very happy by getting gifts of their own likes in the early morning. All the schools, colleges, universities, offices and other government and non-government organizations become closed at this day.

Everyone enjoy it as a Christmas holiday by doing lots of activities throughout the day. It brings unity in society, family as it is celebrated in a collective way. People enjoy a big dinner party called feast. They prepare lots of delicious dishes, sweets, fruits, nuts, etc on the dining table. Everyone wear colourful dress, dance, sing, party and enjoy doing other adventurous activities. At this day, Christian people do pray to their God, confess about their all sins and sufferings, sing holy songs and meet each other with love.”

Teachers

Day Our earlier President, Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan was born on 5th of September so Teacher’s Day in India is being celebrated on his birthday because of his love and affection towards teaching profession. He was a great believer of education and highly famous as the scholar, diplomat, teacher and President of India. Teacher’s Day is a very special occasion for everyone especially for the teachers and students. It is celebrated by the students every year on 5th of September to honour their teachers. 5th of September has been declared as the Teachers day in India. It is his wish to celebrate his birthday as a teacher’s day.

It was considered as a great contribution towards the most dignified profession. Teacher’s day is a great occasion for celebrating and enjoying the relationship between teachers and students. Now a day, it is celebrated with the big enthusiasm and joy in the schools, colleges, universities and other educational institutions by both students and teachers. Teachers are given lots of wishes about long life from their students. In the modern time the celebration strategy of the teacher’s day has been standard. Students become so happy at this day and plan for the way of wishing their favourite teachers.

Some students wish their favourite teachers by giving them gifts, greeting cards, pen, diaries, etc. Some students wish their teachers by sending them audio messages, emails, video messages, written messages, through online chat, social media websites like Facebook, twitter, etc. Someone just say “Happy teacher’s day” orally to wish. We should realize the necessity and value of our teachers in our lives and celebrate Teachers’ Day every year to pay them homage for great job.

Teachers are more than our parents who mould the mind towards success. They become happy and get their success in life only if their dedicated students go ahead and spread teachers name all over the world through his activities. The teachers are like pillars and milestones who give strength and stride in a different way. We should follow all good lessons in our life taught by our teachers.

Children’s Day

Introduction:
Children’s day is celebrated on birth anniversary of the Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru. When he realized children as future of country, he declared his birthday to be celebrated as children’s day in order to completely focus and improve the status of children in the country. Children’s day is being celebrated since 1956 on 14th of November every year all over India. Happy childhood make an adult into a confident one.

Children day celebration provides big opportunity to everyone especially neglecting people of the country. It force them to think about future of their children by realizing them duty and responsibility towards children. It makes people aware about the past status of children in the country and what should be real status of them for bright future of country. It is possible only if each and every individual would understand their responsibility towards their children. Various child centimes programmes and scholarships are also started on the day.

How it is celebrated:
It is celebrated with lots of activities (related to children to build them ideal citizens) everywhere in the country. Many competitions held in the schools regarding children health in every aspect like physically, mentally and morally. They are given opportunities to spread their wings and fly. They deserve the attention. Conclusion: Children’s Day is celebrated to make people aware that children are the real future of the country. So everyone should understand their responsibility towards their children and realize the importance of the children’s day celebration

Independence Day

Our country India is an ancient land with a glorious history. Our free spirits, rich tradition futuristic ideas made India a coveted land Ambitious Britishers have left the country after so many sacrifices. So it is our pious duty to celebrate this national festival with great pomp and show Independence Day is celebrated by the people of India every year on 15th of August as a National Holiday to commemorate the independence of India from the Kingdom of Great Britain on 15th of August in 1947. At this day, people of India pay heartily homage to the great leaders under their leadership, India became free forever. At this day, people celebrate in their own way by buying tricolour Flag, watching movies based on freedom fighters, listening to patriotic songs, bonding with family and friends, participating in special programmes.

Jawaharlal Nehru became our first Prime Minister after the independence of India on 17th of August 1947 who raised the Flag at Lahore Gate of Red Fort in Delhi and given a speech. This phenomenon is followed by the other subsequent Prime Ministers of India where flag hoisting ceremonies, parades, march past, salute by 21 guns and other cultural events are organized. Other people celebrate this day by raising national flag on their clothes, homes or vehicles. On the midnight of 15th August in 1947, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru had announced the independence of India by reading out his speech on “Tryst with destiny”.

He said that after long years of slavery, it is the time when we will redeem our pledge with the end of our ill fortune. India is a country where millions of people live together whether they belong to various religion, cultures or traditions and celebrate this special occasion with great joy. At this day, as being an Indian, we should feel proud and must take an oath to keep ourselves loyal and patriotic in order to save our motherland from any type of attack or humiliation by other countries.

Road Safety

Human resource is always considered as precious for society and economy. To secure life is an asset to the nation. However, its security is compromised when a life is snapped at road. Death or trauma because of accidents end a life. Thus road safety is the prevention and protection of road accidents by using all the road safety measures. It is to secure people while traveling on the roads. Everyone should respect others while driving or walking on the road and take care of their safety. People safety on the road is one of the most important aspects in order to avoid road side accidents, injury, and death.

We can judge the importance of road safety on the basis of national statistical data about total reported accidents and death. Almost 42% cases involve pedestrians and one way road users. There are various methods of creating awareness among common public such as seminars, workshops, students education by adding basic road-safety lessons to syllabus, make people aware about green cross code means stop, look, listen, think and then cross, learning of traffic lights, understanding of road signs, etc.

Following all the road safety measures help a lot to protect all the road problems. Some effective measures of road safety are like basic awareness about vehicle, defensive driving according to weather and road conditions, use of vehicle lights and horn, wearing seat belt, well use of vehicle mirrors, avoid over-speeding, understanding road lights, maintaining distance of vehicle on road, proper understanding of handling crisis situation, telecast of awareness documentaries on TV, etc.

Human Rights

The UN adopted Universal Declaration of human rights 1948. Human rights is a grave concern as it is considered as Natural right. It is further put into two categories as natural rights and civil rights. Human rights are norms that illustrate certain standards of human behaviour. These are fundamental rights to which every individual is inherently entitled just because he or she is a human being. These rights are protected by law.

Here is a look at some of the basic human rights:

  • Right to Life
    Every individual has the inherent right to live. Every human being has the right of not being killed by another person.
  • Right to Fair Trial
    Every person has the right to fair trial by an impartial court. This includes the right to be heard within a reasonable time, right to public hearing and right to counsel.
  • Freedom of Thought, Conscience and Religion
    Every person has the freedom of thought and conscience. He/she also has the freedom to choose his/her religion and is also free to change it at any time.
  • Freedom from Slavery
    Slavery and slave trade is prohibited. However, these are still practised illegally in some parts of the world.
  • Freedom from Torture
    Torture is prohibited under the international law. Every person has freedom from torture.

Other universal human rights include right to liberty and personal security, freedom of speech, right to remedy by competent tribunal, freedom from discrimination, right to nationality and freedom to change it, right to marriage and family, freedom of movement, right to own property, right to education, right of peaceful assembly and association, freedom from interference with privacy, family, home and correspondence, right to participate in government and in free elections, right of opinion and information, right to adequate living standard, right to social security and right to social order that articulates this document. These organizations take steps to protect these rights. If they find violation in it.

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is a cleanliness drive aimed to cover 4041 statutory cities and town all over India. Swachh Bharat Mission or Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is a campaign run by the government of India as a massive mass movement to initiate the theme of cleanliness all through the India. This campaign was launched in seeking the way to create a Clean India target by 2019, 2nd of October means 150th birthday anniversary of the Mahatma Gandhi. The father of nation, Mahatma Gandhi was dreamed to make India a clean India and always put his hard efforts towards swachhta in India.

This is the reason, why Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was launched on 2nd of October (the birthday of the Mahatma Gandhi). To complete the vision of the father of the nation, Indian government has decided to launch this campaign. The mission has targeted aims like eliminating the open defecation, converting insanitary toilets into pour flush toilets, eradicating manual scavenging, complete disposal and reuse of solid and liquid wastes, bringing behavioural changes to people and motivate health practices, spreading cleanliness awareness among people, strengthening the cleanliness systems in the urban and rural areas as well as creating user friendly environment for all private sectors interested for investing in India for cleanliness maintenance. This mission has an interesting theme of inviting nine new people by each and every involved people in the campaign and continuing this chain until the each and every citizen of India gets involved in this campaign.

Save Water

Water is present all around the globe in various forms like iceberg snow, sea, river, underground cource, yet water scarcity is always there because if we have 66% of earth covered with water only 3% fresh drinking water is available. Thus save water or conservation of water has been very essential to maintain the existence of life on the earth because no life is possible without water. Water helps in the continuity of life cycle on the earth as an exception in the whole universe According to the conducted by United Nation, it is found that girls in the Rajasthan do not go to school as they have to go long distances to get water which eats their whole day so they do not get time for other purposes.

So we can say that water scarcity is also the reason of illiteracy, suicide, fights and other social issues in India and other developing countries. In such regions of water scarcity, the new generation children are not achieving their basic right to education and right to live happily. As a responsible citizen of India, we should make ourselves aware about all the problems of water scarcity so that we all may take a pledge and join hands together for water conservation.

There is a true saying that a small effort of everyone can give a big result just like many drops of water form a huge water body like pond, river and sea. We do not need to make extra efforts for water conservation, we only need to bring some positive changes in our daily activities like ensure the tight closing of the tap after every use, use of bucket and mug while washing anything or bathing instead of using shower or pipe. A little effort from the end of millions of people can give a big positive result towards the save water campaign

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the scheme Beti Bachao Beti Padhao. It is a very effective scheme aims to improve the number of girl child, save girl child, eradicate female foeticide, give them proper security and education, personal and professional development, etc all over the country. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao is a government scheme launched by the PM Narendra Modi on 22nd of January on Thursday, at Panipat, Haryana. This scheme has been launched by keeping in mind the drastic condition of girl child in the Indian society.

According to the statistics, the ratio of girl child per male child (of age group 0-6 years) was 945/1000 in 1991 whereas it remains only 927/1000 in 2001 and again reduced to 918/1000 in 2011. If we see the census report we see that the ratio of girl child is decreasing continuously per each decade. This scheme has been implemented in 100 selected districts of the country (by the joint initiative of ministry of Human Resource Development and Health and ministry of Women and Child Development) through a national campaign in order to cover all the states and UTs.

There are some positive aspect that this scheme would be proved as a great start to remove social issues against girl child. We hope that there would be a day when no girl child would be killed, uneducated, insecure, raped, etc because of socio-economic reasons. Hence, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme is aimed to make girls independent both socially and financially by reducing the sex discrimination all over the country.

Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi was a great freedom fighter who spent his whole life in struggle for the independence of India. He was born in the Indian Hindu family on 2nd of October in 1869 in the Porbander, Gujarat. He lived his whole as a leader of the Indian people. His whole life story is a great inspiration for us. While fighting with Britishers he took help of his great weapons like non-violence and Satyagraha movements to achieve freedom. Many times he got arrested and sent to the jail but he never discourages himself and continued fighting for national freedom.

He truly understood the power of unity in people (from different castes, religions, community, race, age or gender) which he used all through his independence movement. Britishers were forced to quit India forever through his mass movements on 15th of August in 1947. Since 1947, the 15th of August is celebrated every year as the Independence Day in India. After the independence of India in 1947 as he was assassinated by one of the Hindu activists, Nathuram Godse in 1948 on 30th of January. He enlightened our life with a fact that everything is possible with the non-violence and unity of people. Even after getting died many years ago, he is still alive in the heart of every Indian as a “Father of the Nation and Bapu”.

Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa was a very religious and famous woman. She is one the great personalities all over the world. She had served her life a true mother by providing kind services of full dedication and love to the needy and poor people of the Indian society. She is also popularly known as “saint of our times” or “angel” or “a beacon in the world of darkness”. Her birth name was Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu who became later famous as the Mother Teresa after her great works and life achievements. She was born on 26th of August in 1910 Skopje, Macedonia in a religious catholic family.

Mother Teresa was decided to become a nun in her early age. She had joined a convent in the year 1928. and then came to India (Darjeeling and then Kolkata). Once, while she was returning from her visit, she started thinking some ways to alleviate people suffering in the slum. She was well known of her social restrictions so she prayed to the God for getting some guidance and direction. Finally she got a message (to leate convent and serve needy people) from the God on her way to Darjeeling on 10th of September in 1937. After that she never looked back and started serving to the poor people.

She chose to wear a simple dress of white sari having blue border. Soon, young girls started joining her group in order to provide a kind help to the suffering people of the poor community. She planned to make a dedicated group of sisters which would be always ready for serving to poor in any condition. The group of dedicated sisters later known as “Missionaries of Charity”.

APJ Abdul Kalam

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam is called as the a Missile Man of India and the People’s President of India. His full name was Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam. He was a great scientist and 11th President of India. He was born in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, in a poor Tamil Muslim family on 15th of October in 1931 to the Jainulabudeen and Ashiamma. He started supporting his family financially in his early age. He has completed his graduation from the St Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli in 1954 and Aerospace Engineering from the Madras Institute of Technology, Chennai in 1960. He joined the DRDO (Defense Research and Development Organization) as a scientist where he designed a small helicopter for the Indian Army.

He also worked under Dr. Vikram Sarabhai as part of INCOSPAR committee. Later, he joined the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in 1969 as project director of India’s first indigenous Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-III). His great contributions for the development of ballistic missiles in India, he will be forever known as the “Missile Man of India”. The successful Pokhran-II nuclear tests of 1998 have also involved his important role. He has been the third President of India who awarded with the Bharat Ratna.

(first Dr. Sarvapali Radhakrishnan 1954 and second Dr. Zakir Hussain 1963). He has also been awarded with the Padma Bhushan in 1981 and Padma Vibhushan in 1990 for his contributions at ISRO and DRDO as well as the Government of India as a scientific advisor. He has written many books such as Wings of Fire, Ignited Minds, Target 3 Billion in 2011, Turning Points, India 2020, My Journey, etc. His love for childred is evident after he became the president of India. He often interacted and motivated them.

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal is the love symbol of the great king of Agra. It is built using white marble which gives it attractive and amazing look. It has been called by the Rabindranath Tagore as “A Dream in Marble”. It is a real heaven on the earth which has been mentioned as the UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was built by the great Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, in the memory of his dead wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is considered that he had loved her wife so much and became so sad after her death. He started living without food and water. He decided to keep her all the memories in front of his eyes then built Taj Mahal in front of the Agra Fort in the memory of his eternal love.

He was used to saw Taj Mahal daily from Agra Fort and remembered his wife. Taj Mahal took many years to get completed. This historical monument is a symbol of love of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. The surrounding environment of the Taj Mahal is so natural and attractive. It is located on the bank of Yamuna River in the city of Agra, UP. The Taj Mahal has been built using royal deigns by the ideas of many artists and artisAnswer:Lots of decorative grasses and trees enhance its beauty and fragrance of the environment.

There are also some charming water fountains set up in the middle of the cemented footpath in front of the Taj Mahal building. These charming water fountains make the entry to the great mausoleum. Taj Mahal is one of the best and most beautiful tourist destinations of India. There are many wonderful – historical monuments in India however Taj Mahal is only one. It is a great artistic charm which attracts various people’s mind towards it every year. It is the most fascinating monument of India has been chosen as seventh wonder of the world.

My Father My Hero

Introduction My father is my mentor, my hero and my best friend. He has been there for me at every step in life and supported me in all my decisions. He has taught me a lot and continues to shower his words on wisdom. My Father Believes in Keeping Life Simple My father believes in ‘leading a simple life. Though he earns well and can afford a luxury car and a big bangalow. However, he still continues to live in a small flat.

His needs are minimal and he has taught us the same values. He believes in spending a good amount of his salary to social work. He is a part of a non-profit organization that is dedicated towards providing food and education to the underprivileged children. Every

Saturday he visits these children and distributes fruits and other eatables among them. He also gives free mathematics classes to these students in the charity school run by the organization. Many a times, he also takes us along. He has taught us how to share and care. I and my sister have inculcated this value from him. We also do our bit to light up a smile on the faces of these children. This is true joy for us. No amount of toys, holiday trips and visits to restaurants can render such a joyful feeling.

Just like my father, I also love keeping it simple. I have understood that “needs can be met but greed cannot”. I am not keen on buying new bags, clothes and accessories every now and then. I only buy things when I truly need them. I love accompanying my father to the places he visits for his charity work and wish to join one such non-profit organization as I grow old. Conclusion I am proud of my father. He is a noble soul who is dedicated towards helping others. His teachings and values inspire me to become a better human being.

Sports

Sports and good education both together become the way to achieve success in the life of a child. Everybody understands that, sports and games mean only the physical and mental fitness. However it has many hidden benefits as well. Sports mean not only the bodily exercise however it means to promote the concentration level of the students towards study. There is a common saying about the sports that “A sound mind in a sound body means there should be a well working mind in the fit body in order to go ahead and get success in the life.

Playing sports brings highest level of confidence and teaches us discipline which remains with us whole life. Motivating children for the sports and make them interested in the games should be started at home and school level by the equal participation of the parents and teachers. Sports and games are of many types and named according to the rules and ways of playing them. Some of the sports are cricket, hockey (national game), football, basket ball, volley ball, tennis, running, skipping, high and low jumping, discus throw, badminton, rowing, swimming, kho-kho, kabaddi, and many more.

Sports are the best ways to deal with the losses and profits in the life by making the balance between body and mind, excitement and sorrow. Playing sports for some hour on daily basis has been made necessary in the schools for the welfare of the children and better future of the country. Sports is given its space in curriculum and good sports person are ranked in their performance in co – cur ricular activities.

Cricket

Cricket is the exciting outdoor game in India and played in many countries all through the world. Indian are crazy for their cricket love. The roads become empty when it comes to finals. The frenzy of cricket fans is evident as they celebrate victory as do they celebrate Diwali. It is a wonderful game played using a bat and a ball in the open space in the big field. It is my favourite sports. I generally used to see only cricket on the TV whenever any national or international cricket competition takes place. In cricket there are two teams having 11 players in each team. One team starts batting first and another team do bowling according to the toss winning. The team who win toss do batting first however both of the teams can do batting alternatively.

There are many rules in the cricket and one cannot play the cricket without knowing the rules and regulations properly. It is played well when play ground becomes dry however there exist some problems when ground gets wet. One batsman gets chance to do batting until he gets out of the game. Whenever match starts everyone’s enthusiasm runs high and a high pitch sound of people gets spread all over the stadium, especially when favourite batsman does through a chauka or chhakka ball. Sachin Tendulkar is my favourite cricketer and would be. He had made a new record in the cricket history of India.

I completely forget to eat anything for whole day whenever he played his cricket match on national or international level. Cricket is a hard however simple game if practiced on regular basis. I too, very fond of playing the cricket and play daily in the evening in the play ground near my house. My parents are very helpful and motivate me always to play cricket very well.

Summer Vacation

Summer vacation is the happiest period of the year for me. I like it most because I get protected from the high heat harming sun rays all through the day in summer season. I really enjoy the whole s with my loving parents and brother. One could pursue his wobby during vacations as it is relaxing period for every member of the family. It gives me chance to enhance my skill and knowledge in the areas other than the studies. I also join tuition classes to improve my weak subjects.

I enjoy my summer vacations by visiting new places of my country. We plan to visit my home town’s. We also go to visit my native place where my sweet grandparents live. I like very much to spend some quality time with them and eat fresh vegetables and fruits they crop in their fields. I will click some memorable snaps with them and keep with me forever. Summer vacation brings lots of happiness to me every year and gives me enough time to meet my all near and dear ones.

Pollution

Pollution is contamination are induced into the natural environment that cause adverse changes. It could be in the form of smoke, dust, sewage, unbearable noise. Pollution has become the most serious issue as everyone is facing lots of health hazards in their daily life. Various types of pollutants from the industrial garbage and other activities are contaminating our natural resources like air, water, soil, etc. The rate of pollution in the cities is higher than the villages because of the vehicles transportation. Fumes arise from the running vehicles, factories and other industries are affecting the clean air of cities which is not fit for the breathing.

Soiled water from the big sewage system, other garbage from the households, by-products from the factories and industries are directly mixing to the rivers, lake and oceAnswer:Most of the solid wastes, garbage and other unused things are thrown away by the people on the land which cause soil pollution and affect the crop production. Most of the people in the cities spread noise pollution to a great extent during their birthday, marriage or other occasions just for their short time happiness.

The quality of life is worsening day by day as pollution acts as a devil which causes various health ailments like high blood pressure, kidney disorders, respiratory disease, cancer, epidemics, skin diseases, etc. Thus pollution needs to be put under control before it destroy us.

Save Earth

Earth is a planet that is a home to various species. It is full of all basic resources for continuation of life. Earth is the only known planet in this universe where life is possible as it has basic necessities of life. We need to maintain the natural quality of our mother earth in order to continue the healthy life here. Save earth save environment and save earth save life are the most famous slogans to increase awareness about save earth among people. There are various means the condition of our earth is getting declined day by day due to the pollution, greenhouse gases, etc. It is generating the harmful impact on environment and thus health of people.

It is the responsibility of human beings to keep earth safe, clean and natural. Earth Day is a global annual observance celebrated on 22nd of April since 1970 to protect the environment and save earth. The aim of this event is to inspire people for healthy earth’s environment. So, We should not waste water and use only according to the requirement. We should wash dirty clothes only and in the cold water. In this way, we can save many gallons of water per day. People should share private cars and generally use public transport in order to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases.

People should use bicycle to perform work in local areas. People should follow 3R methods means reduce, reuse and recycle things. People should make compost which is a great natural fertilizer for the crops. We should use Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) instead of common bulbs as they are more durable and use two-third less energy which will reduce the use of electricity and greenhouse gases emissions. Use of electric heater or air conditioner unnecessarily should be avoided.

We should switch off lights, fans and unplug other electric appliances to use less electricity. We should plant more trees in the surrounding areas to reduce pollution and effect of green house gases. We have not inherited the earth. We are caretaker of it for the future generations.

Disaster Management

The vastness of Indian Territory requires safety measures before hand. India is a disaster prone country. Which can be classified as- The disaster can come in any form, earthquake Tsunami, epidemics or man-made. It spread from Mountains to desert, deserts to seas, coast line of India is also big. It touches the boundary of about countries. A disaster is a serious disruption in the functioning of a community and society as a fall-out of widespread human, material, or environmental losses that exceed the ability of the affected population to cope with its own resources.

There are two majorly two types of disasters: one of them is Natural disasters: The disasters caused due to natural reasons which are beyond the control of humans including floods, hurricanes, earthquakes and volcano eruptions that have immediate impacts on human lives. Man-made disasters also known as the complex emergencies are the disasters caused due to major accidents like fires, the breakdown of authority, looting and attacks, including conflict situations and war. Disaster management is a continuous phenomenon of mitigating the impact of the disasters.

Disaster management calls for collective and co-ordinated efforts. A number of activities need to be undertaken in the event of disaster. These include co-ordination, command and control, rapid assessment of damage, restoration of power, tele-communication and surface transport, deployment of search and rescue teams, medicals and Para-medical teams, arrangements for drinking water and food material, setting up of temporary shelters, sanitation and hygiene identification and earmarking of resources, last but not the least, maintenance of law and order is equally important.

Quick and timely response is the essence in providing immediate relief and rescue operations, to save human lives and mitigate miseries as soon as possible. India has set up many departments and organizations for the same i.e. National disaster management author ity (ndma), national remote sensing centre (nrsc), central water commission (cwc) etc. And due to the presence of so many authorities it is not feasible for all of them to take steps in a single direction.

Conclusion Disaster management has assumed great importance in recent times. They are highly equipped well trained and are performing to an excellent level. It cannot avert the outbreak of disaster, but can mitigate its impact to a large extent.

Honesty is The Best Policy

According to the saying of honesty is the best policy, being honest in the life lead towards success. Honesty is a backbone of a successful society and hard working relationship. An honest man handles situations with courage and confidence. Being honest help us to be trusted by the people in our surroundings or closer to us. Honesty is not only means to tell the truth however it means to care and honour the feeling of the associated people in our life. We should respect everyone without caring their status and talents. Honest people are al ways in demand for doing relationship, business or other work.

Several bad or good experiences in the life help people to learn more about how to be honest in their dealings with fellowman. Being honest shows the good and clean character of the person as honesty helps to develop quality property in the behavior. Honesty changes the person from outside as well as inside without giving any harm and keeps the mind very peaceful. A peaceful mind gives satisfaction to the person by making a nice balance among body, mind and spirit.

honest people are respected in their family and society. However, a dishonest person always faces difficulty and bad words of the people in society. Honesty is the important tool of living a successful life, Honesty and good character are the jewels of an honest person life.

Unity is Strength

Introduction :
The importance of staying united in every situation is emphasized through the proverb – Unity is Strength. There are many historical evidence that affirms that those whoever united achieved the unachievable. Unity boosts the morale, channelize the energies constructively.

Importance of Staying United It helps build a better life and countering them can create difficulties. As is family all the members stand united and help each other with their tasks, each one of them will benefit if we look around, the families where people respect and take care of each other are happier. The children there get a healthier environment which is essential for their all round development and the adults in the family also live a wholesome life. They depend on each other and take it as their responsibility to fulfil all their duties with joy. They do not complain or con spire against each other.

On the other hand, the families where people don’t stand by each other and are busy trying to put the others down do not only ruin their own life but also that of their coming generations. People belonging to such families often feel lonely and end up in depression. Conclusion It is time people should recognize the importance of staying united and imbibe it in their life to live a healthier and happier life.

Health is Wealth

Now-a-days, a good health is just like a boon given by the God. It is very fact that good health is real asset of life. Good health is considered as the precious earning of a human throughout his/her life. If losses his health, he has lost all the charms of life. In order to maintain a good health we need to do regular physical exercises, yoga, meditation, balanced food, good thoughts, cleanliness, personal hygiene, regular health check ups, proper sleep, rest, etc.

If one is healthy, he/she does not need spend money on his/her health in buying medicines or visiting doctors. However, on the other hand a lazy, diseased or sluggish person needs to spend more money throughout his life. He is also disliked by his state of health.

A good health means healthy in all aspects like mentally, physically, socially and intellectually. A good health provides us freedom from all the sickness and diseases. A good health is the feeling of mental, physical and social well being. It is a costly and most precious gift of the life and necessary for living a purposeful life.

A good health allows us to work effectively saving time. A good health is the real pleasures and charm of life. So, it is good to maintain the good health to get rid of all the complications of body as well as successfully face all the challenges of life.

Work Is Worship

As we all know about the famous proverb ‘work is worship’ which means that without work no one can seek the blessing of God. Man is considered as the most intelligent creation of the God. The life of man is completely depends on his hard work. Man cannot get anything without work It is truly said, ‘An idle man’s brain is the devil’s workshop. All the inventions and discoveries in the field of science are resulted as the human’s continuous hard work with patience. Constant work in the right direction and in the right field leads people towards successful career and further progress in future.

Work is not like worship but work is worship which we all should follow in our life. All the great personalities’ lives are the example of hard works they have done during their lifetime. Continuous hard work does not only lead to the better results but also increases the self-confidence level.

Developed nations all over world (like USA, Japan, China, Germany, etc) are only through their hard works individually and collectively. Lord Vishwakarma is worshiped in India as the great god of the workers to get blessings in order to continue the hard work. However, most of the people become very lazy and expect more than their work.

A Friend in need is a Friend Indeed

College life becomes most popular among youngsters as we become surrounded by the good friends and enjoy a : lot. Good friends live together happily and participate in the activities together. The proverb A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed indicates the quality of a true friend. Earlier, it is hard to recognize the quality of a friend but not so tough. This proverb tells us that people who helps you in the crisis time are really true ones than those who just want to stay in your fun time.

A true friend always gives full support whenever we are in need. We cannot recognize that whether a friend is good or bad but during difficult times they can naturally be recognized. Every one of us generally needs a true friend who can help us during bad times. In the difficult phases of the when it seems to be out of that, we need help from others. This is the time when we miss a friend who can take us out of the difficulty.

True friends are really of much importance; whenever we become absent someday in the school, they discuss important topics and helps us with all the notes and materials done in the class. No one can really help us like a true friend as they share all the highs and lows of the life. Thus, we learn from this proverb that. A friend is a true friend only when he she helps us in the need. True friends always give good memories and reasons to be in friendship forever

Value of Time

There is a common and true saying that “Time and Tide waits for none” which means time never waits for anyone, one should have to go with time side by side. Time costs us a lot as once it goes never comes back. It never stays. It is unbounded means no one can limit the time to any boundation. Time makes everyone to dance around. Nothing in this world can defeat it or win from it. Time is called as the strongest thing in this world which can damage and improve anyone.

Time is very powerful; one can kneel down in front of it but never defeat it. We are not able to measure its potential because sometime only one moment is enough to win where as sometime it takes whole life to win. Only one moment is enough to create a difference between life and death. Each and every moment brings lots of golden opportunities to us, we just need to understand the indication of time and use it. It is favorable for those who understand its value and use it properly however unfavorable for the idle people who waste it or use it improperly.

Every moment is a big store house of the new chances in the life. So, we never let go off such precious time and make full use of it. We should never allow our golden time to pass away from us unnecessarily. We should utilize time positively and fruitfully to go to our destination. The best way to utilize time in useful manner, we should make a time table to do everything at right time.

Good Manners

Introduction :
Good manners refers to the polite and good social behaviour which plays important role in maintain smooth, easy and positive relationship. Good manners help us to win the heart of people in the crowd and give us a unique personality. Good manner makes us person of pleasing and obeying nature which is genuinely loved and appreciated by all in the society.

What are Good Manners?
Good manners are closely linked to moral rules. A person with good manners shows respects towards feelings and sentiments of people living around. Modesty and courtesy are the essential traits of a well behaving person. Practicing good manners and following them all through the day bring sunshine and add qualities to the life. He/she always becomes mentally happy as good manners enrich his/her personality. Good manners should be inculcating especially in the children from childhood.

Teaching good manners to all the students is a boon to them and country from parents and teachers as they are the bright future. Lack of good manners among youths of the country lead them at the wrong path. Practicing good manners cost nothing but pay us a lot all through the life. Some of the good manners include magical words. like: “Sorry”, “thanks”, “please”, “excuse me”, etc. we should use these magical words. Whenever required without getting late in order to maintain a happy relationship.

  • We should always support people who are in. pain.
  • We should be disciplined and punctual in daily life.
  • We should always compliment others for their good behaviour and qualities.
  • We must listen to people very attentively who are talking to us.
  • We should take permission before touching or using the things of someone else.
  • We should always respond with a smile to other’s questions.
  • We should never interrupt between the meetings of elders and must wait for our turn.
  • We must be respectful to the elders (whether in family, relationship or neighbors), parents and teachers.
  • We must knock the door before entering to other’s home or bedroom.

Conclusion :
Practicing good manners take nothing but give much more all through the life. People with polite and pleasant nature are always asked by the large number of people as they put magnetic influence over them. Thus, we must practice and follow good manners.

Nature

Nature is the most important and integral part of the lives of everyone. Everyone has been blessed with the true love of God in the form of beautiful nature. We should never miss the pleasure of enjoying the nature. Nature has been the lost favourite topic of the works of many famous poets, writers, painters and artists. Nature is the beautiful creation of the God which he blessed to us as a precious gift. Nature is everything which surrounds us like water, air, land, sky, fire, river, forests, animals, birds, plants, sun, moon, stars, sea, lake, rain, thunder, storm, etc. Nature is very colourful and has both living and non-living things in its lap. Everything in the nature has their own power and uniqueness provided by the God.

It has its many forms which are changing by season to season and even from minute to minute such as sea looks bright blue in the morning but by noon it looks emerald green colour. Sky changes its colour all through the day from pale pink at sunrise, dazzling blue in late morning, bright orange in evening at sunset and purple by twilight. Our mood also gets changed according to the nature such as happy and hopeful at sun shine, rainy season and spring season. We feel heartily happy at moonlight and little bored and tired in high sun light. Nature has some powerful transformative power which changes our mood and behaviour accordingly.

Nature has power to recover the patients from their diseases if they are provided with the required and pleasant environment. Nature is very essential for our healthy life so we should keep it clean and conserve it for our future generations. We should cut trees and forests, should not despoil the ocean, rivers, should not make hole in ozone layer, should not increase green house effect, global warming and many more through our selfish activities. We should get fully aware about our nature and try our best to keep it natural so that it can nourish life on the earth forever.

Rainy Season

Rainy season is the lovely season for all of us. Generally, it begins in the month of July and ends in September. It comes after the hot summer season. It brings new hopes and life to the living things which are most probably become dead because of the heat of summer sun. This season gives lots of relief through its natural and cool rain water. All the ponds, rivers and streams become full of water which was dried due to the heat. So, it gives new life to the water animals. It returns greenery to the gardens and lawns back. It gives environment a new attractive look. However, it is so sad that it stays only for three months. Rainy season is of great importance for the Indian farmers as they really need more water for their crops cultivation.

Farmers generally make many pits and ponds to collect rainy water for further use in the fields. , Rainy season is actually a boon from the God to the agriculturists. They worship Rain God, if it does not rain after and finally they get blessed with the rains. Sky looks cloudy as lots of white, brown and dark black clouds runs from here and there in the sky. Running clouds contains lots of rain water and rains when mansoon comes. Rainy season adds scenic beauty to the environment.

I like greenery too much. I generally go outside with .my family to have some enjoyment of the rainy season. Last year I went to the Nainital and had amazing experiences. Manywatery clouds were touching our body in the car and go outside from window. It was raining very slowly and we enjoyed a lot. We also enjoyed water boating in the Nainital. The whole Nainital was looking amazing full of greeneries.

Junk Food

The word junk food speaks itself a lot and indicates its harmful nature to the health. Junk foods are trash food to the health because they are high in calorie, fat, cholesterol, sugar and salt components. Nowadays kids and teenagers are more prone to eat junk foods daily in bulk amount. They are leading their lives towards danger through their unhealthy lifestyle. They generally eat chips, french fries, cracks, snack, chawmin, burger, pizza, pasta, and other junk foods whenever they feel hungry. No junk foods are beneficial and provide no nutritional value.

It affects the health in all ways of the people f any age group, weight and health condition. Junk foods are considered as high in calories however one who eat end up easily getting exhausted and need more food frequently. Junk food does not provide appropriate level of energy thus the eater develop tendencies of craving more food frequently. What we generally acquire from the junk foods are unhealthy fats and not healthy ingredients thus we feel lack of oxygen which causes poor brain functioning.

We absorb much cholesterol from such type of foods which causes plaque formation in the arteries and creates problems for the heart to pump normal amount of blood. That’s why we feel high level fatigue. High level of bad cholesterol destroys our liver and put more weight at the same time. According to the research, kids and children eating more junk food on daily basis are overweight and obese and highly prone to the heart and liver disorders.

Such kids are more prone to become diabetic and lethargic because of high sugar collection in their body in the early ages. They get high blood pressure because of high amount of sodium mineral in the junk foods. Kids and children should be trained by their parents to follow healthy eating habits from the childhood.

Yoga

Yoga is a most important and precious gift given by the nature from ancient time to get connected throughout the life with nature. It is the practice of uniting the mind and body in order to achieve the perfect harmony between both. It helps a person to get higher level of consciousness by getting control over the body in all aspects like physically, mentally, socially and intellectually. Yoga is promoted to get practiced daily in the schools and colleges for the betterment of the students as well as increasing their concentration level towards study. It is a systematic effort done by the people to attain the perfection by getting control over all different nature elements exist in the body.

It needs very safe and regular practice to get benefited all the asanas of yoga. Yoga is practiced to bring spiritual progress in the body and mind for self-development by controlling the inner energy. The inhaling and exhaling of the oxygen during yoga is the main thing. Practicing yoga in daily life regularly prevents from various diseases as well as cures fatal disease including cancer, diabetes, high or low blood pressure, heart ailments, kidney disorders, liver disorders, gynaecological problems and variety of mental problems. Now-a-days, it is very necessary to practice yoga again to make lives of people better.

Daily yoga practice provides inner and outer body strength. It helps in strengthening the body immunity system thus prevents from various diseases and cures different disease. It acts as an alternative system of medicine if practiced continuously. It also reduces the side effects of many heavy medicines taken on daily basis. The very good time for practicing the yoga like pranayam and kapal bharti is the early morning as it provides better environment to get control over body and mind.

Happiness

Happiness is a state of bliss. If you train your brain to stay in this state it will stay this way. This is because your mind believes whatever you say. However, it is not as simple as it seems. You may experience happiness from time to time however it may take months or even years to make this state last.

Ways to Attract Happiness and Make it Last

As per some recent studies, some of the habits to attract happiness and make it last are as follows:
1. Be Content: Instead of getting super excited or depressed in different situations you must practice to fin transform these activated feelings into deactivated feelings such as calmness and contentment. These feelings are healthier and also easier to sustain.

2. Live in Present: You must stop thinking about your past mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes; nobody is perfect. Stop blaming yourself or feeling guilty for all the bad decisions you have taken in life. Also stop worrying about your future. Live in the present moment. Don’t let the good times go unnoticed.

3. Be Thankful: Remember all your past moments and decisions that brought happiness and rejoice them. Be thankful to God for bestowing such joyous moments.

4. Develop Positive Thoughts: Your thoughts build your reality. Positive thoughts and positive mind at tract positive things in life and negative thoughts fetch similar experiences. So the only way to experience happiness is to feel good about all that you have.

5. Surround Yourself with Positive People: Steer clear from people who indulge in negative talks or de motivate you. Surround yourself with positive minds instead. Conclusion It is easy to get carried away by negative thoughts and get into a state of anxiety and stress owing to several things in life. However, you must always remind yourself of the good times and all the things you should be thankful about. This is a good way to shift your mood from negative to positive.

Holiday

A student’s life revolves around homework, exam preparation and tests. So basically studies, studies and more studies. We go to school then go to the coaching centre and then study at home. There is hardly any time for other activities especially in the higher classes. Sundays come as a respite but mostly there is some or the other test scheduled for Monday so we cannot escape studies even for a single day in a week. My Fond Memories of My Summer Holidays Summer holidays are the best time of the year for every student. We plan a family trip during our summer vacations every year. Our family trip is the best part of these holidays and I always look forward to it.

Most of the times the four of us that is my father, mother, brother and I go on these trips but many times my cousins also join us. These trips are always full of fun. Last year, we went to Ooty and Mysore for six days. Both the places were spectacular. Ooty was particularly awesome. These places encompass many beautiful gardens and marvellous edifices. We went for sight-seeing, had scrumptious food and spent quality time with each other. It was a great experience.

It was one of the best family trips we had every gone for. It was also the longest one. We often plan holidays only for 2-3 days but this one was for 6 days and was thus more fun. I cherish the days spent there. These are my fondest memories of my summer holidays. Conclusion Holidays are a good time to take a break from the routine. It is the time to indulge in our hobbies, meet our old friends and extended family members. However, we must not let our studies take a back seat during this time. We must devote some time to studies even during our holidays

Essay Writing Practice Questions Class 8 CBSE

  1. Earthquake
  2. Value of discipline
  3. Need for moral education in school
  4. The importance of reading
  5. The teacher: I like the most
  6. The ambition of my life
  7. Science: it uses and abuses
  8. The spring season

Preposition Exercises for Class 8 CBSE With Answers

Preposition Exercises for Class 8 CBSE With Answers Q1.1

Definition: A preposition is a word placed before a noun or a pronoun to show in what relation the person or thing denoted by it stands in regard to something else.

This grammar section explains English Grammar in a clear and simple way. There are example sentences to show how the language is used. NCERT Solutions for Class 8 English will help you to write better answers in your Class 10 exams. Because the Solutions are solved by subject matter experts.

Preposition Exercises for Class 8 CBSE With Answers Pdf

A preposition is a word (or group of words) used especially before a noun or pronoun to show place, position, time, etc.

AFTER
Part I, later than
1. I shall meet you after Monday.
2. He came after 3 p.m.

Part II, behind (movement)
1. The police ran after the thief.

BEFORE
Part I, earlier than
1. Please meet me before 6 p.m.
2. I shall complete this work before June.
3. He arrived before me.
4. I put my work before everything.

Part II, in front of
1. Mohan was brought before the principal.
2. He made a statement before the police.

AMONG/AMONGST, in the middle (more than two)
1. He distributed toffees among children.
2. I have to deliver speech among them.
3. You should work among the poor.
4. Who amongst you are ready to go there?

BETWEEN, in the middle (only two)
1. He distributed mangoes between Meena and Rajni.
2. There was no agreement between workers and management.
3. Meet me between 7 to 8 am.

ON
Part I, on something
1. The books are on the table.
2. There is no name plate on the door.
3. Let’s sit on the grass.
4. Don’t hit anybody on the head.

Part II, day and date
1. I shall come to meet you on Monday.
2. He will return this money on 5th September.
3. He reached on the morning of 9th June.

Misc.

  • He has gone to Mumbai on business.
  • Are you going on picnic?
  • On reaching home he called his friend.
  • He read a lesson on philosophy.
  • This car runs on patrol only.
  • He was arrested on a charge of cheating.
  • Nine percent interest will be charged on loan.
  • They live on bread and tea.
  • Is he on leave now-a-days?
  • The factory was on fire.

UPON, on (movement)
1. He threw books upon the table.
2. The tiger jumped upon the jackal.
3. The last date of income tax payment is almost upon us. (very near)

IN
Part I, inside
1. They are sitting in the room.
2. There is no pencil in the box.
in the street, in the sky, in the newspaper, in the bed, in the fire, etc.

Part II, with countries and big cities etc.
1. He lives in Delhi.
2. They opened a shop in America.
3. It is the highest mountain in the world.

Part III, time
1. He will complete this work in three months.
2. We shall buy a new car in October.
in the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening, in the night, in the past, in 2001, etc.

Misc.

  • He has faith in God.
  • They were bathing in the river.
  • They are interested in reading books.
  • He has spent his life in politics.
    in uniform, in the rain, in English, in ink, in groups, in rows, in two parts, in thousands, in cash, in loud voice, in business, etc.

INTO, movement from outside to inside.
1. They went into the room.
2. He poured coffee into the cups.

Misc.

  • He translated the story into English.
  • Turn this portion into a study room.
  • He came into power two years ago.
  • Fold the napkins into triangles.

AT
Part I, small cities, town, villages, colonies
1. They live at Sonipat.
2. I live at Moti Nagar.

Part II, age
1. He retired at 56.
2. She wrote her first poem at 9.

Part III, time
1. We reached there at 9 p.m.
2. Do you get up at 5 a.m.?
at dawn, at sunrise, at noon, at sunset, at night

Part IV, near a place or thing
1. Who is standing at the door?
2. They were playing at the river.
3. The students are sitting at the table.

Part V, selling
1. The apples are being sold at Rs.30/- a Kg.

Misc.

  • My father is not at home.
  • Pakistan and India are at peace.
  • Open your book at page no. 23.
  • At first they became angry, at last they agreed.
  • He aimed at the bird.
  • They were gossiping at the corner of street.
    at school, at hotel, at head office, at the moment, at the end, at the weekend, at Christmas, smile at, shout at, at ease, at war, delighted at result, etc.

FROM
Part I, place
1. They have just come from Mumbai.
2. Withdraw money from the bank.

Part II, person
1. You can borrow money from your friend.
2. I have taken this book from Raja.

Part III, time
1. He works from morning till evening.
2. We shall start this work from Monday.

Part IV, source
1. The light comes from the sun.
2. She has taken the story from this book.

TO
Part I, place/direction
1. Who is going to the market?
2. They are going to America in May.

Part II, before a verb
1. He wants to go there.
2. She likes to exercise in the morning.

Part III, time
1. He works from 9am to 7pm.
2. They lived in our house from April 1996 to June 1999.
3. It is ten minutes to five.

Misc.

  • She is secretary to the managing director.
  • He won by five goals to three.
  • Don’t compare it to her.
  • I prefer tea to coffee.
  • This machine is superior to that.
  • There are 100 answers to this question.
  • She is devoted to her family.

FOR
Part I, reason, purpose
1. I have bought a gift for you.
2. Can you prepare a cup of tea for me?

Part II, time
1. He has been living here for ten years.
2. We lived there for six months.

Misc.

  • They walked for ten miles.
  • He bought this book for Rs.200.
  • The people mistook him for the minister.
  • She is planning to run for the position of Mayer.

WITH, in the company of
Part I, person
1. He is sitting with his friends.
2. Were you quarrelling with your neighbours?

Part II, instruments/things
1. Wear this tie with yellow shirt.
2. Why did you beat him with a stick?

Misc.

  • He played with skill.
  • I am pleased with your decision.
  • We left with our father’s permission.
  • My brother is down with fever.
  • Everybody grows smarter with age.
  • I can complete this work with your help.
  • Was the child trembling with fear?
  • With all her faults I still liked her.

WITHIN, in the specified period, area etc.
1. He will come back within ten minutes.
2. Did you pay off the loan within a year?
3. He was told to stay within the limits of the ring.
4. The football has to stay within the playing field.
5. Please keep this information within the family.

OF belonging to, concerning
Part I, relation
1. Who is the owner of this car?
2. Has he become the manager of this bank?
3. This is the responsibility of a nurse.
4. The people of this area love to grow plants.

Part II, material
1. The ring is made of gold.
2. I bought a shirt made of cotton.

Misc.

  • I have never heard of such a place.
  • She is a lover of classical music.
  • Mother’s love is necessary for a child.
  • Does he have any hope of victory?

OFF
Part I, separation
1. The button of my shirt has come off.
2. He fell off a ladder.
3. Please keep off the grass.

Part II, disconnection
1. Who cut off the telephone wire?
2. Please switch off the T.V.

AGAINST, in opposition, resting on
1. They can’t speak against their leader.
2. He won’t go against your advice.
3. He was leaning against the wall.

BY
Part I, person
1. The tiger was killed by the hunter.
2. This story was written by Premchand.

Part II, transport
1. He will go by air.
2. I sent the documents by mail.
3. They will travel by bus.

Part III, selling
1. Milk is sold by the litre.
2. Bananas are sold by the dozen.

Part IV, time (period)
1. I had completed this work by 5 PM.
2. They will pay off the loan by June.

Misc.

  • He walked by me without speaking.
  • May I pay by cheque?
  • He earns his bread and butter by writing.
  • Switch it on by pressing that button.
  • You can get promotion by working hard.
  • I caught the thief by the neck.
  • This room is 15′ by 20′.
  • The bullet missed him by one centimeter.
  • Is the curtain short by one foot?
  • He is an advocate by profession.
  • She swore by God.
  • He always keeps his dog by his side.
  • I am Indian by birth.

WITHOUT, not having
1. You can’t leave a country without a passport.
2. Don’t touch anything without my permission.
3. She posted the letter without a stamp.
4. Never act without thinking about the Consequences.
5. He left without saying a word.

BEHIND, at the back of
1. The thief was hiding behind the door.
2. My house is behind the school.
3. The train is behind schedule.
4. The sun disappeared behind the clouds.
5. My family is behind me in my ambition to become an engineer.
6. India is behind China in terms of international trade.
7. Please tell him to stand behind the counter.

DURING, within a specified period of time
1. They did nothing during the last week.
2. She will complete this course during the summer vacation.
3. Raise this issue during the discussion.

OVER, higher than, above
1. There is no fan over the table.
2. The aeroplane is hovering over our colony.
3. We are passing over London.
4. He jumped over the wall.

Misc.

  • They held an umbrella over her.
  • Turn over the page.
  • He ruled over a great empire.
  • He has little control over his emotions.
  • Spread a cloth over the table.

UNDER, beneath or below
1. They took rest under a tree.
2. The books are under the pillow.
3. Please push this table under the fan.

Misc.

  • The water flows under the bridge.
  • Children under the age of four are not admitted.
  • He has a staff of ten working under him.
  • India was under British rule till 1947.
  • Under the terms mentioned earlier, you have to pay the penalty.
  • The matter is still under consideration.
  • He did it under the influence of his friends.
  • Don’t open an account under a false name.

ABOVE, higher than
1. Fix a tube light above the table.
2. There is no map above the chair.
3. His head was above the water.
4. He got above 60% marks.
5. The water came above his knee.
6. We are flying above the clouds.
7. It weighs above 5 kg.
8. She is above suspicion.
9. He must be above 18.

BELOW, at a lower position
1. The valley is below the hill.
2. Don’t write below this line.
3. The temperature will remain below the freezing point.
4. His rank is below an inspector.
5. He got below 50% marks.

ACROSS
Part I, from one side to another side
1. Can he swim across the river?
2. The child ran across the ground.
3. Draw a line across the page.

Part II On the other side
1. My house is across the street.
2. Please wait for me across the road.

ABOUT, relating to, on the point of, almost going to
1. Do you know anything about him?
2. I have no knowledge about it.
3. They are about to go.
4. The movie was about to start.
5. Has he written a book about China?

TOWARDS, in the direction of
1. They ran towards the crossing.
2. He hit the ball towards the goal.
3. It is the first step towards greater unity between India and Pakistan.
4. Parents should be friendly towards their children.

THROUGH, to go in from one side and come out from the other side of
1. The tiger jumped through the ring.
2. They went through a tunnel.
3. The river Yamuna flows through Delhi.
4. The boys ran through the street.
5. I came to know about this computer through a newspaper advertisement.
6. The wind swept through the garden.

ALONG, on a course parallel to
1. We can go along this wall.
2. They went along the track/canal.
3. Let’s have a stroll along the river bank.

ALONG WITH, in addition to
1. The company is giving a DVD free along with this television.
2. I gave him a pen along with the book.

SINCE, (point of time)
1. It has been raining since morning.
2. He has been living in Delhi since 1987.
3. I haven’t visited him since his last birthday party.

BESIDE, at the side of, next to, near
1. You may sit beside me.
2. Please keep this chair beside the bench.

BESIDES, in addition to
1. Besides vegetables she bought apples.
2. Besides a car they also have a bike.

UP, from a lower to a higher point
1. Why are they going up the hill?
2. Climb up these stairs.

DOWN, from a higher to a lower point
1. They ran down the slope.
2. The rock rolled down the hill.
3. Her hair were hanging down.

ON TO, moving to a position on
1. He climbed onto the horse.
2. He moved the books onto the third shelf.

AMID/AMIDST/IN THE MIDST OF, in the middle of, surrounded by
1. Amid the noise I was unable to hear anything.
2. It was difficult for him to work in the city amidst such circumstances.
3. Amid confusion she lost her way.
4. In the midst of clappings he announced this scheme.

BENEATH, to a lower position
1. There was a toy beneath the books.
2. I can’t do this work as it is beneath my dignity.
3. The boat sank beneath the waves.

BEYOND, on the for side of
1. It was beyond his power.
2. The kidnappers have gone beyond the reach of the police.
3. This bike is beyond repair now.
4. Don’t study beyond midnight.

AROUND, on all sides
1. They drove around the city.
2. Build a wall around this garden.

Preposition Phrase

A prepositional phrase is a group of words containing a preposition, a noun or pronoun object of the preposition and any modifier of the objects.

Examples of prepositional phrases:
Preposition Exercises for Class 8 CBSE With Answers Q2.1
It is useful to locate prepositional phrases in a sentence since any noun a pronoun within the prepositional phrase must be the preposition A’s object and therefore cannot be misidentified as a verb A’s direct object.
Example:
Preposition Exercises for Class 8 CBSE With Answers Q3.1

Preposition Exercises Solved Examples for Class 8 CBSE

Question 1.
Choose the correct prepositions.
(i) What are you doing _____________ the weekend?
(ii) I don’t know yet. Maybe I’ll go to the cinema _____________ saturday.
(iii) That’s interesting. I haven’t been to the cinema _____________ so many years.
(iv) We could go there together _____________ the afternoon.
(v) That would be great. But I would prefer to go there _____________ the evening. I am visiting my grandma ____________ Saturday. (vi) That’s okay. The films starts _____________ eight o’clock.
(vii) I can pick you up half _____________ seven. How long does the film last?
(viii) It lasts _____________ two hours and forty-five minutes.
(ix) _____________ two hours and forty-five minutes.
(x) _____________ eight _____________ a quarter _____________ eleven.
(xi) That’s right. But I must hurry home _____________ the film. I have to be home _____________ eleven o’clock.
Answer:
(i) at
(ii) on
(iii) for
(iv) in
(v) in, on
(vi) at
(vii) an, past
(viii) for
(ix) for
(x) From, till, to
(ix) after, by

Question 2.
A Photograph
Complete the exercise with the correct prepositions.
(i) I got these photos _____________ my friend Jane.
(ii) These photos were taken _____________ her boyfriend, who is a hobby photographer.
(iii) _____________ these pictures you can see a giraffe.
(iv) So, these are pictures _____________ a giraffe.
(v) Look _____________ these pictures. Aren’t they wonderful?
Answer:
(i) from
(ii) by
(iii) In
(iv) of
(v) at

Preposition Exercises Practice Examples for Class 8 CBSE

Mcdonald’s

Question 1.
Complete the exercise according to the picture.
(i) The first Mc Donald’s restaurant was opened _____________ Dick and Mac McDonald the 15th _____________ May 1940.
(ii) The best selling products _____________ their restaurant were humburgers.
(iii) So the McDonald brothers thought _____________ a way to produce humburgers more quickly
(iv) This was introduced _____________ 1948 and became known _____________ the Speedee Service System.
(v) The first franchised McDonald’s restaurant was opened _____________ 1953, and today you can find Mcdonald’s restaurants _____________ more than 100 countries.
(vi) The meats _____________ the burgers vary _____________ the culture _____________ the country.
(vii) Franchisees and future managers _____________ McDonald’s restaurants are trained Humburger University, which is.located _____________ Oak Brook, a suburb _____________ Chicago.
(viii) McDonalds is also known _____________ its sponsorship _____________ various international sport events.

Question 2.
Complete the exercise according to the picture.
(i) _____________ the picture, I can see a woman.
(ii) The woman is sitting _____________ a chair.
(iii) She is sitting _____________ a chair.
(iv) There is another chair _____________ the woman.
(v) Her feet are _____________ the table.
(vi) The woman is holding a cup _____________ her hands.
(vii) _____________ the table are a laptop, a paper, a calculator, an appointment calendar, two pens and a muffin.
(viii) The woman’s looking _____________ her laptop
(ix) The woman’s bag is _____________ the table.
Preposition Exercises for Class 8 CBSE With Answers Q4.1

Question 3.
Puzzle
Preposition Exercises for Class 8 CBSE With Answers Q5.1
Across
1. We learn English _____________ the Community College.
2. 27 comes _____________ 28.
3. Water flows _____________ a bridge.
4. Fish swim _____________ the ocean.
5. Lunch comes _____________ breakfast.
6. Alyosha is going _____________ the mall.
7. The temperature in vostock. antartica can fall to 125 degrees _____________ zero. That’s cold!
8. A synonym for “close to” _____________.
9. The computer sits _____________ the desk.
10. It’s a good idea to look both ways before you walk _____________ the street.

Down
1. Ko is taller
Linda.
2. The mouse is _____________ the computer.
3. The library doesn’t close _____________ 8:30 pm.
4. The lights shine _____________ us.
5. We used our windshield wipers as we drove _____________ the pouring rain.
6. Everyone stood _____________ the fire to get.