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CLASS:8TH SIMPLIFIED MATERIAL 2021-22, CH-8 We Who Love Books, ACTIVITY-: Meanings of the words as used in the poem(adjective/noun/verb) etc., , familiar(adj)- jwxkwr, verse(noun)kivqw- companion(noun)- swQInourish(verb)-Kurwk dyxw, timeless(adj)-Akwl refrain(noun)-tyk, ACTIVITY-2:Pick up the rhyming words from the poem and make the list., a. away-stay b. torn-dawn c.again-refrain d.be-free, , ACTIVITY-3: Match the words with their Correct Synonyms, 1.moment, 2.modern, 3.clever, 4.upset, 5.nourishment, 6.wealthy, 7.garbage, 8.infant, 9.tall, 10.large, 11.companion, 12.secure, 13.thief, 14.dish, 15.ancient, 16.timeless, 17.familiar, 18.raise, 19.tale, 20.joy, , time, new, intelligent, unhappy, nutrition, rich, trash, baby, high, big, friend, safe, burglar, bowl, old, permanent, known, lift, story, happiness, , ACTIVITY-4: A: Read the following stanza and answer the questions., a. Name the poem and the poet., , Ans- The name of the poem is ‘We Who Love Books’ and the poet is Ruskin Bond., b. The poet does not want to part with some books. Where does he keep them?, Ans- He keeps them on the shelves., c. What is then condition of the book?, Ans- The books are old, worn and torn., B, a. The poet calls the books the ‘familiar friends’. Why does he call them ‘familiar’?, Ans-The poet calls the books the familiar friends as they have been with him since he, was ten., b. What do you understand by the phrase ‘timeless tales’?
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Ans-The phrase ‘timeless tales’ stands for the permanent stories., c. How does the poet feel when he touches and feels the pages of his books?, Ans-He loves it., C, a. According to the poet, what still stand the test of time?, Ans- Great verses and great thoughts stand the test of time., b., , What do you think the poet will always get from his good companions?, , Ans-He will get joy to nourish himself from his good companions’, C. Who according to the poet will always be the lucky ones?, Ans-Those, who love books, will always be the lucky ones., ACTIVITY-5:In the given table list all the names and adjectives used by the poet to, describe the books., Nouns used for books, , Adjectives used for describing books, , moments, , old, , friends, , worn, , verses, , alive, , thoughts, , familiar, , companions, , fresh, , tales, , timeless, , ACTIVITY-6: Underline the correct form of the verb to complete the sentences., Answers, 1. Priya loves her work., 2. Hestudiesagriculture., 3. Asalespersonsellsproductsforacompany., 4. Sunitaworksinabank., 5. Nurseshelppeople.
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6., , We write English books., , 7., , Yourofficeclosesat5:00p.m., , 8., , She teaches in a school., , 9. I walk to work everyday., 10. Istartworkat8:00am.everymorning., ACTIVITY-7: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb. Present, Continuous or Present Simple, 1., , I do not belong to Delhi., , 2., , Hurry! thebus is coming., , 3., , Seema is a vegetarian.She does not eat meat., , 4., , I am lookingforamaid., , 5., , Jayati is eating oranges., , 6., , At the moment, we are making a video of the party., , 7., , I know what Mr. Sharma wants to buy., , 8., , I am applying for a job in a school but Idon't know if I will be, successful., , 9., , Vanita is doing some research in the library., , 10. Shealways remembers me mybirthday., 11. Mr. Brown works in a supermarket., 12. Look! Itis snowing., 13., , Doyou knowHelen?, , 14., 15., , Look! That woman is tryingtosteal that man'swallet., The Ganges flows in to the Bay of Bengal., , ACTIVITY-8:Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb. Present, Perfect or Present Perfect Continuous forms of the verbs given in the, brackets., Answers, 1. Someonehas broken the window., 2. Reeta has lost her pen., 3. Wehave won many medals., 4. Ihave been searching for a house for two months., 5. The train has just arrived at the platform., 6. Has he grown a beard?, 7. Have you read the Gita?
