class 8th english second language varshik paper 2026 imp. | कक्षा 8वीं अंग्रेजी द्वितीय भाषा वार्षिक परीक्षा 2026
2026ENG108520
Rajya Shiksha Kendra, M.P. Bhopal
Annual Examination Session 2025-26
Subject – English (Second Language)
Multiple Choice Questions (Q.1 to 5)
Instructions- Choose and write the correct option. Each question carries 1 mark.
Q.1 Who paid special heed to the strange voice?
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Q.2 The forest supplies are –
1
Q.3 Who was the mentor of Bhagat Singh?
1
Q.4 How many eggs were laid by the Robin?
1
Q.5 Write the adjective of pain.
1
Fill in the blanks (Q.6 to 10)
Instruction- Each question carries 1 mark.
Q.6 A place where people gather to buy or sell things is called, ____________1
Q.7 Chandra Shekhar adopted the surname ____________ which means free.1
Q.8 ____________ is the worst enemy of man.1
Q.9 There are ____________ species of birds in Kanha National Park.1
Q.10 The opposite of back is ____________1
Very Short Answer Type Questions (Q.11 to 16)
Instructions- Answer the following questions. Each question carries 2 marks.
Q.11 Who was Sahdeva’s mother?2
Q.12 Who is the speaker in the poem ‘A Secret’?2
Q.13 What was the dream of Kalpana Chawla when she was a child?2
Q.14 Mention the names of tribal rich areas in M.P.2
Q.15 Write the comparative and superlative degree of the following words.
(a) tall (b) great2
(a) tall (b) great2
Q.16 Write the rhyming words for the following words.
(a) soon (b) fat2
(a) soon (b) fat2
Short Answer Type Questions (Q.17 to 22)
Instructions- Answer the following questions. Each question carries 3 marks.
Q.17 Why did Tenali Raman invite the king, the queen, and some courtiers to his house?3
Q.18 What was the dog in the poem “The Moon” doing? What is the shape of the moon according to the poem?3
Q.19 Describe Kalpana Chawla’s last space mission.3
Q.20 What did Yudhishthira say to Nakula?3
Q.21 Write a letter to your father to send you Rs. 500 as you have to pay your fees and buy some books.3
Q.22 Rewrite these sentences using ‘and’ but or ‘or’ as linkers.3
- (a) Rakesh must learn to use a computer. Rakesh will not get a good job.
- (b) We knocked at the door. Nobody answered.
- (c) Sara played well. She won a scholarship.
Long Answer Type Questions. (Q.23 to 26)
Instructions- Answer the following questions. Each question carries 5 marks.
Q.23 Write one stanza of any poem from your textbook.5
Q.24 What do you learn from the lesson “Virtue Pays”?5
Q.25 Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below.
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Ramcharitmanas is a holy book of the Hindus. It was written by Goswami Tulsidas. It is the story of Ram, the son of Dashrath, the king of Ayodhya. Ram is described as an ideal character. He is an ideal son, ideal husband, ideal brother and ideal ruler. He left Ayodhya to obey his father and lived in forest. When Ravana took Sita away, he attacked lanka. Ravana was killed in the war and Sita was released. They returned to Ayodhya after fourteen years. Then Ram became the King of Ayodhya.
- (1) Who wrote the Ramcharitmanas?
- (2) Write the opposite of ‘after’.
- (3) Who took Sita away?
- (4) Why did Ram go to forest?
- (5) How is Ram described in the Ramcharitmanas?
Q.26 Write a paragraph on ‘Conservation of Water’.5
Answer
2nd Paper
Transcribed Answer Sheet
नोट: यह टेक्स्ट आपके द्वारा भेजी गई इमेजेस (उत्तर पुस्तिका) से ज्यों का त्यों टाइप किया गया है। चित्र में जो शब्द छिप गए थे या स्पष्ट नहीं थे, वहाँ […] का उपयोग किया गया है।
Q.25 (Application for Transfer Certificate)
To,
The Headmaster,
S.K.V.N. School
Subject:- Application for Transfer Certificate.
Respected Sir,
I beg to say that my father has been transferred to Bhopal. Therefore, i am unable to continue my studies in the school. Kindly issue me a transfer certificate at the earliest.
Thanking you
Yours obediently
Name:-
Class VIII
The Headmaster,
S.K.V.N. School
Subject:- Application for Transfer Certificate.
Respected Sir,
I beg to say that my father has been transferred to Bhopal. Therefore, i am unable to continue my studies in the school. Kindly issue me a transfer certificate at the earliest.
Thanking you
Yours obediently
Name:-
Class VIII
Q.1-10
1-B, 2-D, 3-D, 4-D, 5-(B), 6-CHIPKO, 7-GHOOMAR, 8-SUCCESS, 9-Squeaking, 10-Worse
Q.11 King Krishna Devaraya was known for his bravery and patronage of art and literature.
Q.12 A satellite was dedicated to Kalpana by NASA.
Q.13 Baneshwar Fair and Gavari
Q.14 According to the poet, we should admit and correct our mistakes.
Q.15 ① Ornament :- decoration ② Refuse :- Decline
Q.16 ① Prince :- Princess ② Horse :- Mare
Q.17 i) Woodcutter ii) Saviour iii) Traveller
Q.18 After school, Kalpana chawla prepared for a career in aeronautical engineering.
Q.19 The dog was barking at the stranger.
Q.20 Azad’s favourite Hindustani couplet was: “Dushman ki galiyon ka hum saamna karenge, Azad hi rahe hain, Azad hi Rahenge.”
Q.21
i) Prevention is better than cure.
ii) It is raining cats and dogs.
iii) Dams are useful for us.
ii) It is raining cats and dogs.
iii) Dams are useful for us.
Q.22
i) The very young ants are the […]
ii) The young ants leave the nest when they grow older and their skins become harder.
iii) Ants bring food for th[e queen], other workers and themselves.
ii) The young ants leave the nest when they grow older and their skins become harder.
iii) Ants bring food for th[e queen], other workers and themselves.
Q.23 The forests of the […] region play an important role in village life. They [provide] fuel, fodder, timber and fruits. Village[rs] depend on for[ests for] grazing their cattle. Forests […]
Q.24 The balloons […] are bright and colourful. They are of many shapes and […]. Some are round, Some are shaped like animals or birds.
Q.26 (Paragraph on Best Friend)
My best friend’s name is Rahul. He is kind and helpful. He studies in my class and is very good at mathematics. He always helps me in my studies. He is honest and respectful to elders. We play together and share our secrets.
My best friend’s name is Rahul. He is kind and helpful. He studies in my class and is very good at mathematics. He always helps me in my studies. He is honest and respectful to elders. We play together and share our secrets.