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DAV: Class VIII English Practice Book Chapter 2: Narration

DAV: Class VIII English Practice Book 

Chapter 2: Narration

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 Worksheet 1 - No exercise

 Worksheet 2 - No exercise

 Worksheet 3

Change the following …. (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans.

 1. The reporter reported that the Prime Minister had announced a relief package for the farmers.

2. Mohit says that he will invite all his friends to his birthday party.

3. Amar told Priya that his class teacher had agreed to grant him two weeks’ leave.

4. Rajesh told Kusum that he had lost his mobile phone the previous day.

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Worksheet 4

Change the following …. (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans.

1. The teacher asked the students if they had understood the question.

2. Ritu asked Rohit how he would complete the assignment in two days.

3. The child asked his mother why the stars in the sky did not fall down.

4. Namita asked Aruna which of the two sarees was better.

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Worksheet 5 

Change the following …. (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. 

1. The teacher asked the children to open their book at page 10.

2. Manish requested the people standing on the road to help him remove that broken tree from the road.

3. Ruchi prayed to God to bless her parents with health and happiness.

4. Shipra advised Preeti to read newspapers and magazines to boost her vocabulary.

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Worksheet 6

A. - No exercise

B. - No exercise

C. - No exercise

D. Working in pairs …. (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans.

 1. The lion unhappily exclaimed that he was ruined.

2. The lion exclaimed with sorrow that he was not very careful.

3. The hunter exclaimed with joy that he was very clever.

4. The hunter’s friends applauded him that he had done well.

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Worksheet 7

Advait’s uncle flew …. (For full question, refer to the book.) 

Work with your …. (For full question, refer to the book.)

Reporting Verbs:

grumbled

complained

regretted

requested

warned

wondered

exclaimed

Ans.

1. The air hostess exclaimed that he could not carry liquids on the plane.

2. Uncle regretted that he had come very early.

3. The steward requested him to check his seat number.

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Worksheet 8

A. Look at …. (For full question, refer to the book.) - No exercise

B. Once home, you report …. (For full question, refer to the book.) 

Ans. The place was a disappointment. The park that was recommended to be an attraction of the city turned out to be repulsive. My friend was so excited about it, and I was also looking forward to visiting the park. But I found that .... 

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Worksheet 9 - No exercise

Worksheet 10

Read the dialogues …. (For full question, refer to the book.)

1. (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans.

The receptionist enquired if she was talking to Mrs Sharma. When Mrs Sharma replied that she was, the receptionist informed her that she had won a prize in a slogan writing competition. Mrs Sharma exclaimed with joy that it was wonderful news. The receptionist informed her that she would have to .... For all the answers: Buy Model Answer Book

 2. (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. Anmol enquired of Kunal if he had prepared his speech for the competition to which Kunal replied that he had. Anmol further asked him how he was always so confident on the stage. Kunal replied that he learnt his speech thoroughly and practised it in front of his parents. Anmol exclaimed that .... For all the answers: Buy Model Answer Book

 DO IT YOURSELF

 1. Fill in the blanks (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans.

It was late night when I reached the city. I enquired of the bus driver if it was possible to get a taxi at that hour. He was kind and told me where I could find one. After waking up the taxi driver, I told him where I wanted to go. He refused saying it was too far off. I requested him to be kind and help me out. He agreed but .... For all the answers: Buy Model Answer Book

 2. Read the following interview. (For full question, refer to the book.)

Ans.

Ramanshu asked Aradhika how it felt to be honoured to which she replied that it was pure delight. Then Ramanshu went on to say that she had written many novels and poems and asked her when she had written her first one. Aradhika told her that .... For all the answers: Buy Model Answer Book

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