AN APRIL DAY CLASS VIII


PRACTICE SET


AN APRIL DAY
01. Read the following poem carefully and answer the questions that follow:
From the earth's loosened mould
The sapling draws its sustenance, and thrives;
Though stricken to the heart with winter's cold,
    The drooping tree revives.

The softly-warbled song
Comes through the pleasant woods, and coloured wings
Glance quick in the bright sun, that moves along
    The forest openings.

A. Tick (P) the correct alternatives:                                                                1x2=2
    (i) The sapling draws its sustenance from-(a) the blue sky 5 (b) rain water 5 (c) earth’s
         loosened mould5
    (ii) The tree becomes weak in-(a) spring 5 (b) winter 5 (c) summer 5

B. Write T for True and F for False statements in the given below. Give supporting statements(S.S) for each of your answers:                                                                    2x2=4
     (i) The cold winter makes the tree droop.                                                                   5
         S.S:………………………………………………………………………………………...
         …………………………………………………………………………………………….
     (ii)In the forest, the birds sing loudly.                                                                         5
         S.S:…………………………………………………………………………………………
         ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
C. Answer the following questions in complete sentences:                               2x2=4
     (i) Where from does the saplings draw its sustenance?
  Ans:



     (ii) What is meant by the expression ‘coloured wings’?

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