Class : 8 - Unit – 5 – Prose – Being safe

 

Unit – 5 – Prose – Being safe

A. State whether the following statements are true or false.

1. Prasanth had gone to bring coffee for his friends. [ ]

2. Grandpa was so angry seeing Prasanth’s friends. [ ]

3. Prasanth’s friend came by walk. [ ]

4. Teacher had taught the children about road safety. [ ]

1.       Prasanth had gone to bring coffee for his friends. [False]

2.       Grandpa was so angry seeing Prasanth’s friends. [False]

3.       Prasanth’s friend came by walk. [Not mentioned / Cannot be determined]

4.       Teacher had taught the children about road safety. [True]

A. Fill in the blanks.

1. They had come to play under the shade of big ____________.

2. We should put on ____________ to avoid sun burn.

3. _________ is a more serious health related illness.

4. Mani’s mother had instructed him not to roam in the sun light between ______ and _____.

5. Street smart means _____________.

Answer:

1.       They had come to play under the shade of big Neem tree.

2.       We should put on sunscreen to avoid sun burn.

3.       Sun stroke is a more serious health related illness.

4.       Mani’s mother had instructed him not to roam in the sun light between 10 A.M. and 3 P.M.

5.       Street smart means being clever and active in outdoor life.

 

A. Choose the best answer.

1. Children should not play with _______ and _______.

a) knives, scissors b) bat, ball c) play station, computers

2. Grandpa got a call from _________ .

a) his son b) wife c) his old friend

3. Medicine should be kept in __________ .

a) fridge b) kitchen table c) locked cabinet

4. __________ automotive and gardening products should be secured.

a) gardening products b) hazardous c) medicine

5. Every household should have a _______.

a) First aid kit b) an injection c) an ambulance

Answer:

1. Children should not play with _______ and _______.
   a) knives, scissors
2. Grandpa got a call from _________.
   c) his old friend
3. Medicine should be kept in __________.
   c) locked cabinet
4. __________ automotive and gardening products should be secured.
   b) hazardous
5. Every household should have a _______.
   a) First aid kit

 

B. Choose the correct synonyms for the Italic word.

1. Dixie was feeling very exhausted.

a) joy b) wounded c) tired d) rejoiced

2. The neem tree was a big antique in his garden.

a) modern b) ancient c) updated d) out dated

3. Some automotives are hazardoues.

a) dangerous b) safe c) not dangerous d) friendly

4. In case of emergency you should go to the hospital.

                a) good fortune b) peace c) crisis d) benefit

Answer :

1. Dixie was feeling very exhausted.
   c) tired
2. The neem tree was a big antique in his garden.
   b) ancient
3. Some automotives are hazardous.
   a) dangerous
4. In case of emergency you should go to the hospital.
   c) crisis

 

C. Choose the correct antonyms for the Italic word.

1. Karan visited his ancestral village.

a) modern b) ancient c) traditional d) old

2. We should use our mobile safely.

a) unsafely b) causiously c) harmless d) careful

3. Medicine should be stored.

a) consumed b) gathered c) reserved d) saved

4. The neem tree provides shelter to many birds.

                a) gives b) with holds c) offers d) bestows

5. It is a latest mobile.

a) updated b) outdated c) new d) modern

Answer:

1. Karan visited his ancestral village.
   a) modern
2. We should use our mobile safely.
   a) unsafely
3. Medicine should be stored.
   a) consumed
4. The neem tree provides shelter to many birds.
   b) withholds
5. It is a latest mobile.
   b) outdated

 

D. Answer the following in one or two sentences.

1. What is being STREET SMART?

2. Why should mobile phones be used with adults' supervision?

3. What according to grandpa is the most serious illness?

4. What should every household have?

1. What is being STREET SMART?
   Being street smart means being clever, alert, and active, especially in outdoor and real-life situations.
2. Why should mobile phones be used with adults' supervision?
   Mobile phones should be used under adult supervision to ensure they are used safely and responsibly.
3. What according to grandpa is the most serious illness?
   According to grandpa, sunstroke is a more serious health-related illness.
4. What should every household have?
   Every household should have a first aid kit and emergency instructions inside it.

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E. Answer the following questions in 100 words.

1. How can you make yourself cyber safe?
   To be cyber safe, never post personal details such as your full name, address, phone number, school name, photos, or vacation plans on social media. Use strong passwords and do not share them with anyone except your parents. Avoid talking to strangers online or clicking suspicious links. Always use the internet in the presence of adults. Report any strange or uncomfortable online behavior to a trusted adult immediately. Be mindful of the apps and websites you use, and always ask permission before installing anything. Practicing these habits keeps you safe in the digital world.
2. What are the safety measures to be followed for sunstroke?
   To avoid sunstroke, avoid going out in the hot sun between 10 A.M. and 3 P.M. Always play in shady areas and wear light, breathable clothing. Apply sunscreen 15 to 20 minutes before going out in the sun. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. If you feel tired, dizzy, nauseous, or have a headache, inform an adult immediately as these are signs of sunstroke. Take regular breaks and rest in cool places. Sunstroke is serious, so being careful in the sun is very important.
3. Write about road safety rules.
   Road safety rules are essential to prevent accidents. While walking on the road, always walk on the right side, facing the traffic. Before crossing the road, look right, then left, and then again right to ensure no vehicles are coming. Cross only at zebra crossings. Avoid using mobile phones or playing on roads. Always walk in a line rather than in groups. Follow traffic signals strictly. These rules protect us and others from getting hurt and ensure safety while using roads.

 

a. Write a sentence of your own for each homonyms.

1. a. bright - very smart or intelligent – ____________________________

    b. bright - filled with light –____________________________

2. a. express - something done fast –____________________________

    b. express - convey –____________________________

3. a. kind - type –____________________________

    b. kind - caring –____________________________

4. a. well - in good health –____________________________

    b. well - water resource –____________________________

 

Answer :

1. bright
   a. She is a bright student who always scores top marks.
   b. The sun was so bright that I had to wear sunglasses.
2. express
   a. We took an express train to reach the city faster.
   b. She couldn’t express her feelings clearly.
3. kind
   a. What kind of books do you like to read?
   b. The teacher was very kind to the new student.
4. well
   a. He recovered from his illness and is now well.
   b. The villagers drew water from the well every day.

 

 

a. Write the meaning for the phrasal verbs.

1. look into

2. give up

3. put off

4. get on

5. take off

Answer :

1.       look into – to investigate or examine

2.       give up – to stop doing something or quit

3.       put off – to postpone or delay

4.       get on – to have a good relationship or to progress

5.       take off – to rise or leave the ground (e.g., an airplane) or become successful quickly

 

 

 

b. Use the following phrasal verbs in your own sentence.

1. put up with

2. keep on

3. look after

4. take over

5. go through

Answer:

1.       put up with – I can’t put up with this noise any longer!

2.       keep on – She kept on practicing until she mastered the dance.

3.       look after – My sister will look after the baby while I’m out.

4.       take over – He will take over the business after his father retires.

5.       go through – She had to go through a lot of challenges to achieve her goals.

 

Listening

Listen to the teacher and answer the questions.

Road Safety

Good morning, everybody. Firstly, I would like to thank the headmaster for inviting me to speak on road safety in conjunction with "Road Safety Week". Lately, there have been many road accidents in our district. In most cases, they occurred due to carelessness and recklessness : speeding, flouting traffic rules, driving vehicles which are not roadworthy and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Last week alone, we received about four accident reports per day, with most of the accidents occurring during the dusk and peak hours. Out of these, more than half were seriously injured and the victims had to be hospitalized. Many of you present here already have driving licenses and the rest will get yours soon. What I want to impress upon you today is that you must make road safety your top priority. Do not take your driving license as a license to kill or to use roads as you like. Drive or ride carefully and be considerate to other road users. When you are on the road, observe traffic rules and road ethics. Above all, be alert and keep calm. There may be times when you have to give way to other vehicles or let cars overtake you. Do not take this as an insult or a challenge to your pride. It could lead to violence on the road. I know some youngsters enjoy the thrill of speeding and testing the capability of their machines. They enjoy listening to the revving of their bikes, riding at breakneck speed and overtaking vehicles dangerously. Tell me, what do you get by speeding ? Well, you may reach your destination faster but how much faster ? One minute ? Two ? Is it worth the risk of being involved in accidents, or worse still, being maimed or killed ? It's not worth it -- not worth your money, not worth your life. However, if you still feel generous and would like to donate your money to us, then speed by all means. I assure you we'll give you a ticket. Common sense sense should prevail at all times. these are some practical rules on road safety you should always bear in mind.

 

1. The target audience for this speech is

a) teachers

b) the public

c) primary school students

d) secondary school students

2. Why was the speaker invited to speak on road safety ?

a) It was "Road Safety Week".

b) He is an expert in this field.

c) He had received many accident reports.

d) There had been many accidents near the school.

3. Road users can show that they are considerate on the road by

a) hogging the road

b) driving cautiously

c) neglecting traffic rules and road ethics

d) flashing their headlights at oncoming cars

4. When the speaker says, 'However, if you still feel generous and would like to donate your money to us, then speed by all means', he is being

a) rude

b) hopeful

c) fatherly

d) sarcastic

5. The speaker is most probably a

a) police officer

b) career guidance teacher

c) member of the Red Crescent Society

d) spokesman for the Road Transport Department

6. What do you understand by common sense should prevail at all times?

a) Learn traffic rules by heart.

b) Follow the actions of other motorists.

c) Think wisely before making any decisions.

d) When in doubt, pull over to the side of the road and seek help.

1. The target audience for this speech is
✅ d) secondary school students

 

2. Why was the speaker invited to speak on road safety?
✅ a) It was "Road Safety Week".

3. Road users can show that they are considerate on the road by
✅ b) driving cautiously

4. When the speaker says, "However, if you still feel generous and would like to donate your money to us, then speed by all means", he is being
✅ d) sarcastic

5. The speaker is most probably a
✅ a) police officer

6. What do you understand by "common sense should prevail at all times"?
✅ c) Think wisely before making any decisions.

 

 

Arrange the pictures and write the story in about 100 words. Make use of the words given below.

thirsty, village, pitcher, disappointment, pebbles , water level

On a hot day, a thirsty crow ___________________________________________________

Story: The Clever Crow

One hot day, a thirsty crow was flying over a village in search of water. After a long search, it saw a pitcher under a tree. It flew down and looked into it. To its disappointment, there was very little water at the bottom. The crow then saw some pebbles nearby. It got an idea. It picked up the pebbles and dropped them one by one into the pitcher. Slowly, the water level rose. The crow drank the water and flew away happily. This shows that we should use our intelligence in difficult situations.

 

 

B) Fill in the blanks with appropriate form of the verbs given in the brackets.

1. When the burglars broke into the house, everyone _________ (be) sleeping.

2. The milk ____ (spill) over as she went to see the crowd passing by with loud slogans.

3. If Karthik _________ (not + make) any mistake, he will be rewarded.

4. They were watching TV when they _________ (hear) a loud bang at the door.

5. The bus _________ (leave) the stop before we could catch it.

6. Arya _______ (play) the same song for last three days. It has become boring now.

7. Manju _______ (call) after she reached home.

8. The show _______ (complete) its one thousand episodes by next month.

9. Don’t worry, we will be _______ (reach) the airport in time.

10. Prasanna has _______ (fall) sick after eating some snacks on the road side shop.

 

 

B) Fill in the blanks with appropriate form of the verbs given in the brackets:

1. When the burglars broke into the house, everyone was sleeping. (be)
2. The milk spilled over as she went to see the crowd passing by with loud slogans. (spill)
3. If Karthik does not make any mistake, he will be rewarded. (not + make)
4. They were watching TV when they heard a loud bang at the door. (hear)
5. The bus had left the stop before we could catch it. (leave)
6. Arya has been playing the same song for the last three days. It has become boring now. (play)
7. Manju called after she reached home. (call)
8. The show will have completed its one thousand episodes by next month. (complete)
9. Don’t worry, we will be reaching the airport in time. (reach)
10. Prasanna has fallen sick after eating some snacks on the roadside shop. (fall)

 

 

 

C) Tick the correct option to complete the sentences.

1. The climate of the city _________ mild and pleasant most of the time.

a) is remaining b) remains

c) was remaining d) is remained

2. He _________ a hotel in Ooty, a beautiful city in Tamilnadu.

                a) booking b) was booking

c) booked d) had booked

3. You will certainly _________ rewards for what you are doing.

a) get b) had got

c) was getting d) be getting

4. Do you _________ the day we moved the piano upstairs?

                a) remember b) remembered

c) are remembering d) had remembered

5. The rain completely _________ our day.

a) spoilt b) is spoiling

c) is spoilt d) was spoilt

6. Akbar _________ the king at the age of fifteen after the sudden death of his father.

a) was becoming b) had become

c) became d) become

7. The criminal _________ the place before the police could reach.

a) was escaping b) had escaped

c) is escaping d) will escape

8. They _________ all the arrangements before the guest's arrival.

a) will have made b) will be made

c) had been making d) were making

9. Sabithra _________ her job by tomorrow evening.

a) will be completing b) will complete

c) will have completed d) will have been completing

10. Harshini _________ her mother in making rangoli in the yard for the last one hour.

a) is helping b) has helped

c) has been helping d) helps

1. The climate of the city b) remains mild and pleasant most of the time.
2. He c) booked a hotel in Ooty, a beautiful city in Tamilnadu.
3. You will certainly a) get rewards for what you are doing.
4. Do you a) remember the day we moved the piano upstairs?
5. The rain completely a) spoilt our day.
6. Akbar c) became the king at the age of fifteen after the sudden death of his father.
7. The criminal b) had escaped the place before the police could reach.
8. They a) will have made all the arrangements before the guest's arrival.
9. Sabithra c) will have completed her job by tomorrow evening.
10. Harshini c) has been helping her mother in making rangoli in the yard for the last one hour.

 

Conditional sentences with ‘If’

1. Complete the Conditional Sentences. Decide whether to use Type I, II or III.

1. If I had time, I __________ (go) shopping with you.

2. If you __________ (speak) English, you will get along with them perfectly.

3. If they had gone for a walk, they __________ (turn) the lights off.

4. If she __________ (come) with us, we will go to the zoo.

5. I would have told you, if I __________ (see) him.

Complete the Conditional Sentences (Type I, II, or III):

1. If I had time, I would go shopping with you.
    ➡ (Type II – unreal/imaginary present situation)
2. If you speak English, you will get along with them perfectly.
    ➡ (Type I – real and possible future condition)
3. If they had gone for a walk, they would have turned the lights off.
    ➡ (Type III – past unreal situation)
4. If she comes with us, we will go to the zoo.
    ➡ (Type I – real future possibility)
5. I would have told you, if I had seen him.
    ➡ (Type III – unreal past action)

 

2. Choose the best answer.

1. I will come if I __________ time.

a. have b. had c. will have

2. If he is late, we __________ without him.

a. would start b. would have started c. will start

3. If you __________ me, I would tell you.

a. will ask b. asked c. had asked

4. Will it be all right if I __________ a friend tonight?

a. had brought b. bring c. brought

5. If you __________ to learn a musical instrument, you have to practice.

a. wants b. wanted c. want

 

3. Match the following.

1. If they worked hard - she will come to our party.

2. If I invite Shalini - I would have bought these shoes.

3. If I had got enough money - they would win.

1.       If they worked hard → they would win. (Type II – unreal present condition)

2.       If I invite Shalini → she will come to our party. (Type I – real future condition)

3.       If I had got enough money → I would have bought these shoes. (Type III – unreal past condition)

4. Fill in the blanks with correct verb forms.

1. If you ________ out with your friends tonight, I _____ the football match on TV.

a. go, would watch b. go, will watch c. go, have watched

2. If he __________ harder, he __________ his goals.

a. tries, would reach b. tried, will reach c. tried, would reach

3. If we __________ to the radio, we __________ the news.

a. listen, would know b. had listen, will know c. listen, will know

Answer :

1.       If you go out with your friends tonight, I will watch the football match on TV.
 ➡ b. go, will watch (Type I – real future condition)

2.       If he tried harder, he would reach his goals.
 ➡ c. tried, would reach (Type II – unreal present condition)

3.       If we listen to the radio, we will know the news.
 ➡ c. listen, will know (Type I – real condition)