Long Answer Questions for Class 8 English. Try first, then reveal the answer. These are exam-oriented practice items, not copied board papers.
Practice questions aligned to NCERT topics used in CBSE classrooms. These are original exam-oriented questions for revision — not official CBSE board papers and not a guarantee of any exam question. Always match the textbook issued by your school and the latest PDFs on ncert.nic.in and cbseacademic.nic.in.
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Q494 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on Diagrams. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Diagrams — If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: The Wit that Won Hearts · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q504 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on Revision. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Revision — Write three points from The Wit that Won Hearts in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: The Wit that Won Hearts · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q514 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on Accuracy. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Accuracy — Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: The Wit that Won Hearts · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q524 Mark4 marksDifficult
Write a long answer on Practice. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Practice — Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from The Wit that Won Hearts. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: The Wit that Won Hearts · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q534 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on The Wit that Won Hearts. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
The Wit that Won Hearts — Wit can win people without force. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: The Wit that Won Hearts · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q544 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on The Wit that Won Hearts. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
The Wit that Won Hearts — A court or palace setting may appear — follow Poorvi. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: The Wit that Won Hearts · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q494 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on Diagrams. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Diagrams — If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: A Concrete Example · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q504 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on Revision. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Revision — Write three points from A Concrete Example in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: A Concrete Example · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q514 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on Accuracy. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Accuracy — Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: A Concrete Example · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q524 Mark4 marksDifficult
Write a long answer on Practice. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Practice — Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from A Concrete Example. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: A Concrete Example · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q534 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on A Concrete Example. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
A Concrete Example — The poem uses a concrete, everyday picture. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: A Concrete Example · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q544 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on A Concrete Example. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
A Concrete Example — An example in verse can be funny or sharp. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: A Concrete Example · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q494 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on Diagrams. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Diagrams — If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: Wisdom Paves the Way · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q504 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on Revision. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Revision — Write three points from Wisdom Paves the Way in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: Wisdom Paves the Way · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q514 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on Accuracy. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Accuracy — Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: Wisdom Paves the Way · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q524 Mark4 marksDifficult
Write a long answer on Practice. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Practice — Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Wisdom Paves the Way. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: Wisdom Paves the Way · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q534 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on Wisdom Paves the Way. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Wisdom Paves the Way — Wisdom here is practical, not a slogan. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: Wisdom Paves the Way · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q544 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on Wisdom Paves the Way. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Wisdom Paves the Way — A story can show a wise choice under pressure. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: Wisdom Paves the Way · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q494 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on Diagrams. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Diagrams — If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: A Tale of Valour: Major Somnath Sharma and the Battle of Badgam · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q504 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on Revision. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Revision — Write three points from A Tale of Valour: Major Somnath Sharma and the Battle of Badgam in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: A Tale of Valour: Major Somnath Sharma and the Battle of Badgam · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q514 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on Accuracy. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Accuracy — Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: A Tale of Valour: Major Somnath Sharma and the Battle of Badgam · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q524 Mark4 marksDifficult
Write a long answer on Practice. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Practice — Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from A Tale of Valour: Major Somnath Sharma and the Battle of Badgam. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: A Tale of Valour: Major Somnath Sharma and the Battle of Badgam · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q534 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on A Tale of Valour: Major Somnath Sharma and the Battle of Badgam. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
A Tale of Valour: Major Somnath Sharma and the Battle of Badgam — Major Somnath Sharma is remembered for the Battle of Badgam in the lesson. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: A Tale of Valour: Major Somnath Sharma and the Battle of Badgam · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q544 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on A Tale of Valour: Major Somnath Sharma and the Battle of Badgam. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
A Tale of Valour: Major Somnath Sharma and the Battle of Badgam — Valour is courage in duty. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: A Tale of Valour: Major Somnath Sharma and the Battle of Badgam · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q494 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on Diagrams. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Diagrams — If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: Somebody’s Mother · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q504 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on Revision. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Revision — Write three points from Somebody’s Mother in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: Somebody’s Mother · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q514 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on Accuracy. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Accuracy — Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: Somebody’s Mother · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q524 Mark4 marksDifficult
Write a long answer on Practice. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Practice — Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Somebody’s Mother. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: Somebody’s Mother · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q534 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on Somebody’s Mother. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Somebody’s Mother — The poem is about an elderly woman and kindness in the street. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: Somebody’s Mother · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q544 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on Somebody’s Mother. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Somebody’s Mother — Somebody’s mother is also somebody’s child grown old. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: Somebody’s Mother · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q494 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on Diagrams. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Diagrams — If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: Verghese Kurien—I Too Had A Dream · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q504 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on Revision. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Revision — Write three points from Verghese Kurien—I Too Had A Dream in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: Verghese Kurien—I Too Had A Dream · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q514 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on Accuracy. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Accuracy — Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: Verghese Kurien—I Too Had A Dream · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q524 Mark4 marksDifficult
Write a long answer on Practice. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Practice — Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Verghese Kurien—I Too Had A Dream. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: Verghese Kurien—I Too Had A Dream · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q534 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on Verghese Kurien—I Too Had A Dream. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Verghese Kurien—I Too Had A Dream — Verghese Kurien is linked to India’s milk cooperatives in the lesson. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: Verghese Kurien—I Too Had A Dream · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q544 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on Verghese Kurien—I Too Had A Dream. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Verghese Kurien—I Too Had A Dream — I Too Had A Dream is the source flavour of the extract. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: Verghese Kurien—I Too Had A Dream · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q494 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on Diagrams. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Diagrams — If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: The Case of the Fifth Word · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q504 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on Revision. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Revision — Write three points from The Case of the Fifth Word in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: The Case of the Fifth Word · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q514 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on Accuracy. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Accuracy — Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: The Case of the Fifth Word · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q524 Mark4 marksDifficult
Write a long answer on Practice. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Practice — Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from The Case of the Fifth Word. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: The Case of the Fifth Word · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q534 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on The Case of the Fifth Word. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
The Case of the Fifth Word — A mystery asks you to notice details. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: The Case of the Fifth Word · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q544 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on The Case of the Fifth Word. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
The Case of the Fifth Word — The fifth word is a clue in the title — solve it from the text. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: The Case of the Fifth Word · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q494 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on Diagrams. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Diagrams — If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: The Magic Brush of Dreams · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q504 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on Revision. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Revision — Write three points from The Magic Brush of Dreams in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: The Magic Brush of Dreams · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q514 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on Accuracy. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Accuracy — Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: The Magic Brush of Dreams · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q524 Mark4 marksDifficult
Write a long answer on Practice. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
Practice — Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from The Magic Brush of Dreams. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: The Magic Brush of Dreams · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q534 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on The Magic Brush of Dreams. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
The Magic Brush of Dreams — A magic brush is an image of making and wishing. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: The Magic Brush of Dreams · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q544 Mark4 marksModerate
Write a long answer on The Magic Brush of Dreams. Include definition, explanation and one application.
Answer
The Magic Brush of Dreams — Generosity versus greed may appear — follow the poem. Explain the idea in order (definition → working → result). End with one application from daily life or a numerical/diagram if the chapter has one.
Explanation
Long answers are marked for structure. Use headings or numbered steps so the examiner can see each part.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: English · Chapter: The Magic Brush of Dreams · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
FAQs
Are these official CBSE board questions?
No. They are original practice questions aligned to NCERT topics used in CBSE classrooms. Official sample papers are published on cbseacademic.nic.in.
Will these questions appear in the board exam?
Nobody can promise a question. Use them for revision of frequently tested concepts and exam-style practice.
Is the chapter list the latest NCERT list?
Yes, the catalog follows current NCERT textbooks used in CBSE schools (including new middle-stage books such as Ganita Prakash and Curiosity). Always match the book issued by your school.
Where are NCERT solutions?
Open the NCERT-style practice link on this subject or chapter. For word-for-word textbook exercise answers, use the NCERT book itself; we do not copy solution keys from other websites.
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Hub /cbse/, then /cbse/class-8/, then subject and chapter slugs.
Why is this a separate URL?
So students searching for “Long Answer Questions” land on a filtered set, while the chapter page remains the full 100-question bank. Same facts, different search intent.
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