DAV: Class VIII English Practice Chapter 6 Linkers

DAV: Class VIII English Practice

Chapter 6 Linkers

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 Worksheet - 1

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

WHAT YOU HEAR IS WHAT YOU SEE

The phone rings and you listen to the voice on the other side. You can hear the voice of the speaker but can you see what the speaker looks like? Well, maybe. So, when you speak up, be careful because your voice may also convey information on your life. When scientists asked volunteers to listen to the recordings of people and rate the voices, they found that the voices rated highest belonged to people having more active lives. Scientists feel ......

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Worksheet - 2

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

 neither..... nor, both, and, but

Likes and Dislikes	Pooja	Vineet
reading magazines	√	√
watching T.V	√	X
shopping	√	X
dining out	√	√
cooking	X	√
talking on phone	√	X
attending parties	√	√
travelling	X	√
playing cards	X	X

Ans.

(a) Both Pooja and Vineet like reading magazines.

(b) Pooja likes watching T.V. but Vineet does not.

(c) Pooja likes shopping but Vineet does not.

(d) Both Pooja and Vineet like dining out.

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Worksheet - 4

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

(a) The rain was over. The sun shone brightly. Linker of time

Ans. The sun shone brightly after the rain was over.

(or, After the rain was over, the sun shone brightly.)

(b) The teacher was not in the staff room. I came back. Linker of reason

Ans. Because/As the teacher was not in the staff room, I came back.

(or, I came back because/as the teacher was not in the staff room.)

(c) Manan will visit their house. He wants to discuss his problem with them. Linker of purpose

Ans. Manan will visit their house so that he may discuss his problem with them.

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Worksheet - 5

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

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

 Ans.

(a)  As/Because illiteracy is the root cause of people's ignorance of their rights, we should lay more stress on making them literates.

(b) Although most of the rural areas do have electricity, yet .... 

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Worksheet - 6

1. In the Unit—'Changing ..... (For full question, refer to the book.)

 Ans.

Now and Then – The Inevitable Generation Gap

By: Abcd

When two generations have a clash of opinion, it is called generation gap. Their attitudes and hobbies, lifestyle and taste differ a lot. The elders prefer to read or help in household chores when they stay at home whereas the youngsters prefer to watch television. The elders generally conform to rules, but youngsters don’t mind breaking them. If given a choice, .... For all the answers: Buy Model Answer Book

In this internet era, this difference has become more acute than it was a few decades ago. Unless the two generations try to understand each other’s view-point, it may lead to distrust .... For all the answers: Buy Model Answer Book

Worksheet - 7

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

 even, that, order, as, if, as well, soon as, condition, so

 Ans.

(a)	The circular was distributed / that the students might know the vacation schedule.	so
(b)	Do not lie even / the world is against you.	if
(c)	He saved a rupee daily so / he could have something in time of need.	that
(d)	Smriti stood / if she were a statue.	as
(e)	The students stood up as / the teacher arrived in the class.	soon as
(f)	The President as / the Prime Minister was present in the function.	well as
(g)	You will get this job on / that you shall work seven days a week.	condition
(h)	There is no harm in apologising to elders / if you are not at fault.	even

 DO IT YOURSELF

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

 Ans.

We know mammals took over as / the	soon as
dinosaurs died out, / have you ever wondered	but
why this happened? Well, one reason is that	---------
mammals are warm blooded creatures, / means	which
that their bodies have a constant temperature.	---------
This is important / it means that the mammals	because
are ready for action at all times, in all weathers,	-------
/ the cold blooded animals needed to soak heat	whereas
from the sun / they could move about.	before

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

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