Class 8 English Unit 4: Grammar I: Past Simple & Present Perfect & Writing I: Memorable Events

 

Grammar I: Tenses

A.   Complete these sentences with missing words / phrases from the reading text. (Answer only)

a.      Mustang has only been open to tourists since 1992.

b.     On the first night, I stayed  in Pokhara to meet up with my tour group.

c.      Next day, we continued  our trip from Tatopani to Kagbeni.

d.     They have been symbolized in the colors of flags.

e.      I felt refreshment and warm. 

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B.    Read the given passage carefully. Underline the verbs in the sentences and identify their tenses.

Have you ever had a frightening experience? I have had one. Some years ago, I was heading to Biratnagar from Kathmandu by plane. It was alright at the beginning but suddenly a problem occurred. The captain of the plane said to us in a very calm voice, 'Ladies and gentleman, we're having a problem with one of the engine. There is no need to panic but keep your seatbelt fastened. We are heading back to Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.' I felt a pain in my   chest and people started to cry. After sometime, we landed successfully back at the airport. I sighed with relief! Since then, I have decided not to travel in a plane.

Tense used in the above passage are:

Have you ever had, have had, have decided – present perfect 

Was heading – past continuous

Was, said, occurred, felt, landed, sighed, started – past simple

We're having, are heading, – present continuous

Is, keep – Present simple

C.    Fill in the blanks with one of the two alternatives given in the brackets.

a.      The sun rose at 6 p.m. yesterday.

b.     Get up! The sun has already risen.

c.      Jackson has eaten his lunch. The plate is still on the table.

d.     Jackson ate his lunch at 11:00 yesterday.

e.      Levi and Simon have been friends for a long time.

f.       Did you post the letter last Sunday?

g.     The Smiths have spent a week in Paris recently.

h.     Megha ran two marathons last year. He could not succeed with either.

i.       I lost my keys yesterday.

j.       Sumina has lost her keys this evening. She is at my home.

D.   Complete the given sentences with one of the suitable verb forms from the box.

have forgotten, have washed, played, have finished, planted, bought, called, have not visited, haven't eaten ,went

a.      Richard played football yesterday.

b.     They have washed their car again. It looks new.

c.      Last year, some of my friends went to Italy.

d.     Juni and Bikram have finished their homework. Now, they can play.

e.      I called my parents two days ago.

f.       We haven't visited another country before.

g.     The Smiths bought a new house in 2001.

h.     I'm sorry, but I have forgotten to do my homework.

i.       The girls haven't eaten their lunch yet.

j.       They planted some trees last week. 

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Writing I: Memorable Events

You must have had several memorable events in your life. Write two or three paragraphs about one of them. Include the answers to these questions in your paragraphs.

a.      What was the event about?

b.     When did it happen?

c.      What lesson did you learn from it?

One of the most memorable events in my life was a fishing trip during my primary school days. Our school was very far from home, and we had to walk for more than an hour to get there. One day, most of our seniors decided to skip class and go fishing at a nearby pond. They invited me and a few other friends to join them. We eagerly agreed, setting aside our books and uniforms for the thrill of the adventure. The whole day was spent fishing, making a fire to cook the fish we caught, and eating with friends. It was an exciting and fun-filled experience, and we enjoyed every moment.

However, the excitement of that day came with consequences. We ended up missing classes for three days, as the allure of fishing was too strong to resist. When we finally returned to school, we found ourselves far behind in our studies. The teachers were disappointed, and we struggled to catch up with the lessons we had missed. This experience taught me a valuable lesson about the importance of prioritizing my education. While it was tempting to indulge in fun activities, I realized that neglecting my studies would lead to failure and regret.

From that day on, I understood the need to balance fun and responsibilities. I learned that while it is essential to enjoy life and create memorable experiences, it should not come at the expense of important duties, such as studying. This lesson has stayed with me throughout my life, guiding me to make better choices and maintain a sense of responsibility in all aspects of life.

 

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