Class 8 English Chapter 6: Verghese Kurien — I Too Had a Dream — practice questions with answers
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Q1. What form of writing is ‘I Too Had a Dream’?
- A letter from Verghese Kurien to his grandson
- A diary
- A play
- A news report
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Answer: A. A letter from Verghese Kurien to his grandson
Why: Written from Anand in 2005 to Siddharth. [p.83]
Why: Written from Anand in 2005 to Siddharth. [p.83]
Q2. In the letter ‘I Too Had a Dream’, Kurien dedicates his thoughts to Siddharth and millions of children of his generation.
True or false?
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Answer: True
Why: He hopes they will be inspired. [p.85]
Why: He hopes they will be inspired. [p.85]
Q3. Kurien is known as ‘the Milkman of India’ for the White Revolution.
True or false?
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Answer: True
Why: Increase in milk production. [p.96]
Why: Increase in milk production. [p.96]
Q4. Word study from the letter ‘I Too Had a Dream’: ‘Do the task to the best of your ability.’ This means ______.
- use all your skills and knowledge
- do it quickly
- do it badly
- ask someone else
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Answer: A. use all your skills and knowledge
Why: Match the expressions. [p.89]
Why: Match the expressions. [p.89]
Q5. Which sentence uses ‘its’ correctly?
- The dog wagged its tail.
- Its getting dark outside.
- Its you who called.
- The dog wagged it’s tail.
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Answer: A. The dog wagged its tail.
Why: ‘Its’ shows possession; ‘it’s’ = it is. [p.91]
Why: ‘Its’ shows possession; ‘it’s’ = it is. [p.91]
Q6. Which sentence uses ‘you’re’ correctly?
- You’re going to love this book.
- Can I have one of you’re books?
- You’re bag is here.
- Is this you’re pen?
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Answer: A. You’re going to love this book.
Why: ‘You’re’ = you are. [p.91]
Why: ‘You’re’ = you are. [p.91]
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