Chhattisgarh State Class 8 English Chapter 19 Solution
Chhattisgarh State Board Class 8 English Textbook Solution Chapter 19 Dear Daddy-Long-Legs Exercise Questions and Answers.
Dear Daddy-Long-Legs Chapter Solution – Lesson 19 – CG Board
CG SCERT Chhattisgarh State Board Class 8 English Chapter 19 Dear Daddy-Long-Legs Exercises Questions and Answers.
Dear Daddy-Long-Legs
Reading Comprehension
A.) Tick the correct answer;
1.) J.A. is used for….
a.) Jerusha and Abbott
b.) Jerusha Abbott
c.) Jean Abbott
d.) Jean L Jerusha.
Ans :- (b) Jerusha Abbott.
2.) Jerusha Abbott isa……
a) bald man
b.) a naughty boy
c.) an orphan student
d.) a farm girl
Ans :- (c) an orphan student.
3.) Mrs Lippett may be…..
a.) Jerusha’s mother
b.) Incharge of John Grier Home
c.) Teacher of Jerusha
d.) Wife of Daddy Long Legs
Ans :- (b) Incharge of John Grier Home.
4.) ‘Are you bald?’ is written to…..
a.) John Grier
b.) Mrs Lippett
c.) Daddy Long Legs
d.) Jerusha Abbott
Ans :- (c) Daddy Long Legs.
B.) Answer in Yes/No to the following questions:
1.) Is the writer happy to go on a trip to a farm?
Ans :- Yes, the writer is happy to go on a trip to a farm.
2.) Is the home in the lesson same as your home?
Ans :- No, the home in the lesson is not same as my home.
3.) Does the writer love Daddy Long Legs?
Ans :- Yes, the writer loves Daddy Long Legs.
4.) Has she finished her examination?
Ans :- Yes, she has finished her examination.
5.) Has Daddy Long Legs answered her questions?
Ans :- No, Daddy Long Legs has not answered her questions.
C.) Answer the following questions in short:
1.) What is the promise made in the first letter?
Ans :- The promise made in the first letter is to pass the examination well to get scholarship.
2.) Why does the writer say that this is not a letter?
Ans :- The writer says that this is not a letter because it is too short and just line to say that she is going to a letter pretty soon.
3.) Why is the writer happy to go on a trip?
Ans :- The writer is happy to go on a trip because she is not used to be outside the’ John Grier Home’ where she lives.
4.) Why does the writer say ‘I am going to love being free’?
Ans :- The writer says that she is going to love being free because she has never enjoyed the freedom which she is going to get by living in a farm for three months.
5.) What is the name of the home the writer lives in?
Ans :- The name of the home where the writer lives in is ‘John Grier Home’.
6.) What is the feeling you have for the writer?
Ans :- I have the feeling of sympathy for the writer as she is an orphan.
Vocabulary
Look at the pictures carefully. Choose the appropriate word and write it under the related picture:
Ans :
1.) angry.
2.) Sad.
3.) Happy.
4.) satisfied.
5.) irritated.
6.) Confused.
7.) Shy.
Grammar
The gram panchayat of your village is going to do the following things, listed in the box, in the next five years. Select the things and frame your sentences as given in the example:
Ans :-
a) Our Gram Panchayat is going to build new roads.
b) Our Gram Panchayat is going to dig new tube wells.
c) Our Gram Panchayat is going to build a market place.
d) Our Gram Panchayat is going to establish a new dairy farm.
e) Our Gram Panchayat is going to establish a new cottage industry.
f) Our Gram Panchayat is going to build a new community hall.
g) Our Gram Panchayat is going to start a new health centre.
h) Our Gram Panchayat is going to provide playground.
i) Our Gram Panchayat is going to open a new public library.
B.) Raju wants to interview a doctor for a magazine ‘Health club’ but the Doctor is very busy. He looks into his diary and explains to Raju why he can’t see him.
Visitors Time 7.30-9.00 am |
Monday : Health conference
Tuesday : Operation Theatre Wednesday : Hospital inspection Thursday : eye camp Friday : attend a marriage Saturday : medical college students |
Ans :-
Raju : Can I see you on Monday ?
Doctor : Sorry, I am going to attend (attend) a health conference.
Raju : What about Tuesday, then ?
Doctor : Oh, That day ? I am going to operate (operate) a patient for heart disease.
Raju : Then can I see you on Wednesday ?
Doctor : That day, sorry, I am going to have (have) a hospital inspection.
Raju : How about Thursday, then ?
Doctor : Oh ! no, that day, I am going to work (work) in an eye camp.
Raju : Oh! Then I think Friday will be OK.
Doctor : Sorry, That day I am going to attend (attend) a marriage.
Raju : Can I come on Saturday, then ?
Doctor : I think that day I am going to teach (teach) medical students at medical college
Raju : Oh! I think Sunday will be your day of rest. I would catch up with you later then.
Writing
A.) Read the following description of Fizza based on her features given in the box With the help of the words given in the box , write a brief description of any one of your friends:
[thin, slim, plump, fair, pale, stout, brown blue, pink, long, curly, thick, smart, beautiful]
Ans :-
I have a friend and her name is Lizza. She is a make up artist by profession. She is 23 years old. She is tall and slim. She is wheatish complexion and she has long curly hair. She is smart and intelligent. Her favourite colour is pink.
B.) Read carefully the e-mail given below.
From : [email protected] |
To : [email protected] |
Subject – Happy Birthday |
Dear Daddy, Wish you a happy birthday. Your loving daughter Chelsi |
Who is the sender of this e-mail?
Ans :- [email protected] is the sender of that e-mail.
Who is the receiver of this e-mail?
Ans :- [email protected] is the receiver of that e-mail.
What is the subject of the e-mail?
Ans :- The subject of the e-mail is ‘Happy Birthday’.
Write an e-mail to your friend wishing him/her a happy new year.
Ans :-
From: [email protected]
Subject: Happy New Year.
Dear Ritu,
Wish you a very very Happy New Year.
Your loving friend
Rini.
Activity
You will listen to your teacher describing some people. Can you identify them? Write the names under the pictures See Appendix-1 Lesson-19
Ans :-
1.) Nimmi.
2.) Oldest member of DIPU’S family.
3.) Anuj
4.) Pradeep
Work in pairs and practice the dialogues based on the information given in the box:
Ans :-
Question: Have you ever given a speech?
Answer: No, I have not given a speech.
Question: Have you ever visited Bastar mela?
Answer: Yes,i have visited Bastar mela.
Question: Have you visited Kutumssar caves?
Answer: Yes, i have visited Kutumssar Caves.
Question: Have you ever climbed a mountain?
Answer: No, i have not climbed a mountain.
Question: Have you ever won a race?
Answer: Yes, i have won a race.
Question: Have you ever cooked food?
Answer: Yes, i have cooked rice.
Question : Have you ever washed your house?
Answer: Yes, I have washed my house.
Question: Have you ever lost money?
Answer.No, i have not lost money.
Question :Have you ever decorated your class?
Answer: Yes, i have decorated my class.