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PEC First Term SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT 2023-24
English - Class 8
Student Name
Roll Number
Section
Time Allowed
2 hours
Total Marks
50
Chapters
Date
Examiner Signature
Bubble Sheet for Q.No.1 (MCQs) Fill the correct option bubble for each question number.
1.
A B C D
2.
A B C D
3.
A B C D
4.
A B C D
5.
A B C D
6.
A B C D
7.
A B C D
8.
A B C D
9.
A B C D
10.
A B C D
MAXIMUM MARKS: 15 OBJECTIVE
حصہ معروضی 		10 × 1.5 = 15 کل نمبر
سوال نمبر
Q.No.1
For each objective question four options (A–D) are given. Fill the bubble of the correct option against the question number on the bubble sheet.
Sr. No. Questions A B C D
(i)
Identify the word containing a 'Triphthong' from the given sentence. 'The capital of Ireland is the famous city of Dublin.'
Capital
Dublin
Ireland
Famous
(ii)
Form an 'Adjective' from the underlined verb. 'God helps those who help themselves.'
Helped
Helpless
Helper
Helplessness
(iii)
Identify the sentence with the correct use of 'Reflexive Pronoun'.
They managed themselves well in the crisis.
They managed yourself well in the crisis.
They managed ourselves well in the crisis.
They managed myself well in the crisis.
(iv)
Identify the sentence with the use of 'Uncountable Noun'.
Do not waste your time.
He bought a beautiful watch.
I like to watch TV in my room.
He is an example for others.
(v)
Identify the 'Figure of Speech' used in the sentence. 'I am freezing in this cold weather.'
Alliteration
Assonance
Simile
Hyperbole
(vi)
What is the meaning of the given 'Proverb'? 'Charity begins at home'.
You should take care of your family before helping people.
You should always ignore your family before helping people.
Doing charity is a good process because it helps other people.
Doing charity is a bad process because it helps other people.
(vii)
I _______ my purse before I went shopping last month.
lost
had lost
have lost
lose
(viii)
What is the meaning of 'Fatal'?
Harmless
Beneficial
Useful
Deadly
(ix)
Fill in the blank with the correct 'Adverb of Place'. 'There is a garden _________ my house.'
below
under
behind
above
(x)
What is the plural of 'Tooth'?
Toeth
Teeth
Thoothes
Thooths
(i)
Identify the word containing a 'Triphthong' from the given sentence. 'The capital of Ireland is the famous city of Dublin.'
(a) Capital (b) Dublin (c) Ireland (d) Famous
(ii)
Form an 'Adjective' from the underlined verb. 'God helps those who help themselves.'
(a) Helped (b) Helpless (c) Helper (d) Helplessness
(iii)
Identify the sentence with the correct use of 'Reflexive Pronoun'.
(a) They managed themselves well in the crisis. (b) They managed yourself well in the crisis. (c) They managed ourselves well in the crisis. (d) They managed myself well in the crisis.
(iv)
Identify the sentence with the use of 'Uncountable Noun'.
(a) Do not waste your time. (b) He bought a beautiful watch. (c) I like to watch TV in my room. (d) He is an example for others.
(v)
Identify the 'Figure of Speech' used in the sentence. 'I am freezing in this cold weather.'
(a) Alliteration (b) Assonance (c) Simile (d) Hyperbole
(vi)
What is the meaning of the given 'Proverb'? 'Charity begins at home'.
(a) You should take care of your family before helping people. (b) You should always ignore your family before helping people. (c) Doing charity is a good process because it helps other people. (d) Doing charity is a bad process because it helps other people.
(vii)
I _______ my purse before I went shopping last month.
(a) lost (b) had lost (c) have lost (d) lose
(viii)
What is the meaning of 'Fatal'?
(a) Harmless (b) Beneficial (c) Useful (d) Deadly
(ix)
Fill in the blank with the correct 'Adverb of Place'. 'There is a garden _________ my house.'
(a) below (b) under (c) behind (d) above
(x)
What is the plural of 'Tooth'?
(a) Toeth (b) Teeth (c) Thoothes (d) Thooths
Subjective Type (Part-I) / حصہ انشائیہ
Section-II: Attempt any 3 questions. (10x3=30 marks)
  1. Q. 2 (10 marks)
    1. (i) Read the paragraph carefully and answer the questions.

      1. Create a title for the paragraph related to the main idea. Marks (3)

      2. Accurately summarize 1/3rd of the given text. Marks (7)

      Instructions: Your summary must describe all key ideas from the paragraph. Do NOT include opinions or personal information in the summary. Use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.

      Games play a major role in keeping a person fit and fine. These also increase the courage, discipline, and attention of a person. This develops the fitness of the body of a person.

      Sports are played individually and in a team. So, it is important for a person to know how to work together in a team.

      Outdoor Sports like football, cricket, basketball, and swimming build the energy of a person. The stamina of a person automatically increases when he runs.

      Sports are necessary in schools for the fitness of the students. Students should actively participate in sports.

      Some students officially join the sports and become part of the national teams. Parents should allow their children to play sports. Lazy children should be motivated to participate in the games.
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    2. (ii) *Read the given paragraph and answer the following questions. Use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. Marks (13)

      Smog is a type of air pollution. The term smog is derived from two words smoke and fog. There are two main types of smog. These are Sulfurous smog and photochemical smog. Sulfurous smog is caused by using fossil fuels that have Sulphur. Photochemical smog mainly occurs in urban areas having large numbers of vehicles. It does not require fog or smoke. Its main reason is nitrogen oxides. Smog causes serious problems for people. It decreases the visibility level to zero and makes people unable to go outside for their chores. Due to its dangerous components, smog can cause serious health problems to humans such as asthma, lung infections, and skin cancer. We should reduce the use of personal cars. We should walk or use public transport whenever possible, to increase the quality of the air we breathe in.

      Q.1) What do you understand by the term smog? Marks (2)

      Q.2) What are the causes of photochemical smog? Marks (2)

      Q.3) Write any two harmful impacts of smog. Marks (2)

      Q.4) Suggest a suitable title for the paragraph. Marks (2)

      Q.5) How we can reduce the level of smog in the air? Marks (3)

      Q.6) Name two more factors other than smog, which are causes of air pollution. Marks (2)
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    3. (iii) istening, Speaking and Reading Question: Marks (12) (a): Listening and speaking Marks (08) Instructions for students: 1. Listen to the instructions of the teacher and perform the activity. (Marks 4) 2. A er the activity repeat the instructions given by the teacher in four sentences. (Marks 4) (b): Reading fluency Marks (04) Instructions for students:Your teacher will show you a paragraph. Read it with the correct pronunciation. You will be given sixty seconds to read the paragraphListening, Speaking and Reading Question: Marks (12)

      (a): Listening and Speaking Marks (08)

      Instructions for students:
      1. Listen to the instructions of the teacher and perform the activity. (Marks 4)
      2. After the activity, repeat the instructions given by the teacher in four sentences. (Marks 4)

      (b): Reading Fluency Marks (04)

      Instructions for students:
      Your teacher will show you a paragraph. Read it with the correct pronunciation. You will be given sixty seconds to read the paragraph.
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