DAV: Class VIII English Practice Chapter 10: Reading For Understanding

DAV: Class VIII English Practice

Chapter 10: Reading For Understanding

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1. Read the poem … (for full question, refer to the book.)

1.1 On the basis of … (for full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. As the day changes into night, the trees talk among themselves. Throughout the day the trees stand still but as soon as it is dark, they stretch their branches, shift a little and flex their boughs and recall the era when they, like men, could move on the earth. The poet often observes these trees standing at his window and so, they, too, know him well. The poet, just like these trees, is a dreamer, a world-loser. He listens to their mysterious voice and language and bows before them to seek benediction.

1.2 On the basis of … (for full question, refer to the book.)

(a) Which tree … (for full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. Oak, walnut, pine and spruce

(b) What does … (for full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. It refers to the movement of the branches and twigs of the trees due to the blowing wind.

(c) Why does … (for full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. The poet bows his head before their to seek their blessings.

2. Read the … (for full question, refer to the book.)

2.1 On the basis of … (for full question, refer to the book.)

(a) Whom does … (for full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. The phrase ‘these warm arms’ refers to baby’s parents, i.e. the poet himself.

(b) What does the poet … (for full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. By this, the poet means not to harm or hurt anybody.

2.2 On the basis of … (for full question, refer to the book.)

The poet wants his son to	The poet does not  want his son to
Grow tall	Be afraid of the world
Become wise	Harm or hurt anyone
Be strong	Be afraid of the problems in life
Always be happy
Love well
Be bold

3. Read the … (for full question, refer to the book.)

3.1 On the basis of … (for full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. The child asks his mother, if he were a small puppy and not her baby, whether she would drive him off if he tried to eat from her dish. If so, the child says he would never let his mother feed him again. He further asks his mother if she would keep him in chain so that he does not fly away, if he were a parrot. He wants to know if she would curse him for gnawing at his chain night and day. If yes, the child would never come into the arms of his mother and run away into the woods.

3.2 (a) Is the title … (for full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. Yes, the title is appropriate, if we look at the contents of the poem.

The child (poet) is curious whether his mother would treat him with the same love as she does or differently if he were a dog or a parrot. He also warns her that if she would treat him differently if he were a dog or a parrot, not her child, he would not allow her to love him as her child, and would run away to the forest. This shows poet’s great sympathy for other creatures on the earth. Hence, the title is appropriate.

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4. Read the passage … (for full question, refer to the book.)

4.1 On the basis of … (for full question, refer to the book.)

(a) What does the author … (for full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. The phrase means, ‘to be extremely expensive.’

(b) List three … (for full question, refer to the book.)

Ans.

(i) Pungent smell

(ii) Sharp taste

(iii) Tiny and dried

(c) Give two … (for full question, refer to the book.)

Ans.

(i) It finds mention in ancient Sanskrit literature.

(ii) It is also mentioned in the Bible.

(d) List two … (for full question, refer to the book.)

Ans.

(i) Used to preserve rice, grain and meat

(ii) Used to treat cold

(e) Write three … (for full question, refer to the book.)

Ans.

(i) It helps fight cold.

(ii) It helps treat poisonous insect-bites.

(iii) It keeps away dental cavities, foul breath, toothaches and pain in gums.

(f) What is … (for full question, refer to the book.)

Ans. It is called ‘black gold’.

(g) Find words … (for full question, refer to the book.)

Ans.

(i) scattered/full of (para 1) – splattered

(ii) obtained (para 2) - procured

5. Read the passage … (for full question, refer to the book.)

5.1 On the basis … (for full question, refer to the book.)

(a) List two … (for full question, refer to the book.)

Ans.

(i) Heart-attack

(ii) Depression

(b) Mention two … (for full question, refer to the book.)

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