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Paper 2 focuses more on reported speech, compound sentences, narrative writing, and different prose chapters to ensure full syllabus coverage.

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Tamil Nadu Class 8 English Model Question Paper 2 — Samacheer Kalvi

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Attempt all questions. Time allowed: 2 hours 30 minutes. Maximum Marks: 100.

Section A — One Mark Questions (20 × 1 = 20 Marks)

I. Fill in the blanks with appropriate conjunctions.

1. She was tired, _____ she kept working. (but / and / so) 2. _____ it rains, the match will be cancelled. (If / Though / Because) 3. He studied hard _____ he wanted to pass. (because / since / although)

II. Choose the correct form of the adjective.

4. This is the _____ (interesting) book I have read. 5. She runs _____ (fast) than her brother. 6. The weather today is _____ (bad) than yesterday.

III. Match the literary devices with their definitions.

Term	Definition
7. Simile	(a) giving human qualities to non-human things
8. Personification	(b) comparison using "like" or "as"
9. Alliteration	(c) repetition of initial consonant sounds

IV. Change to passive voice.

10. The teacher corrected the papers. 11. Tom painted the fence.

V. Rewrite in reported speech.

12. He said, "I will come tomorrow." 13. She asked, "Where is the library?"

VI. Fill in with the correct article.

14. She has _____ umbrella in her bag. 15. He is _____ best student in the class.

VII. Identify the figure of speech.

16. "The wind whispered through the trees." 17. "She is as brave as a lion."

VIII. Supply the plural form.

18. Leaf → _______ 19. Child → _______ 20. Sheep → _______

Section B — Short Answer Questions (6 × 3 = 18 Marks)

Answer any six questions.

21. What happened when the boy played music in "The Power of Music"? Describe in three sentences. 22. Why is the Tower of London famous? Give three reasons. 23. What does the poem "Friendship" say about loyalty? Support with lines from the poem. 24. Describe what Khalil Gibran's flower does from morning to evening in "The Song of the Flower." 25. What is the effect of using anaphora in "I Wonder"? Explain with an example. 26. How did the devoted son show his love? What was the irony in the story? 27. Write three sentences about deep-sea creatures based on "Exploring the Deep Blue Sea." 28. What are two characteristics of a reliable friend according to the poem "Friendship"?

Section C — Long Answer Questions (4 × 5 = 20 Marks)

Answer any four questions.

29. Narrate the story of "The Devoted Son" in your own words. What is the moral? 30. Describe what the child in "I Wonder" is trying to understand. What does this poem teach about the nature of learning? 31. What is the central message of "The Song of the Flower"? How does Gibran use the flower as a symbol? 32. Write a paragraph on: "Music has the power to heal and unite people." Use examples from the lesson and your own life. 33. Compare any two prose chapters from your textbook — what theme do they share?

Section D — Writing (2 × 10 = 20 Marks)

34. Letter Writing (10 marks)

Answer

Write a letter to the editor of a children's magazine suggesting that they include more stories about nature and environment.

Write an informal letter to your cousin encouraging them to read more books and explaining how reading has helped you.

35. Essay Writing (10 marks)

Answer

Write an essay of about 150 words on: "Music and Its Importance in Our Life."

Write a story (about 150 words) that begins: "It was a perfectly ordinary morning until the old cupboard started to speak…"

Section E — Comprehension (1 × 12 = 12 Marks)

36. Read the following passage and answer the questions.

Answer

Music is one of the oldest forms of human expression. People have been making music for thousands of years — using drums, flutes, strings, and the human voice. Music can make us feel happy or sad. It helps us express emotions that words cannot capture. Scientists have found that listening to music can reduce stress, improve concentration, and even help patients recover faster in hospitals. In schools, students who study music tend to perform better in maths and science. This is because music training improves pattern recognition, memory, and discipline. Every culture in the world has its own form of music, and sharing music is one of the best ways to understand other cultures and bring people together.

a. What is the main idea of this passage? (1 mark) b. List two benefits of music mentioned in the passage. (2 marks) c. How does music help students in maths and science? (2 marks) d. Find a word from the passage that means "to say or show something." (1 mark) e. What does "pattern recognition" mean in context? (1 mark) f. Write the opposite of "reduce." (1 mark) g. Suggest a title for this passage. (1 mark) h. Write 3–4 sentences about your favourite form of music and why you like it. (3 marks)

Section F — Grammar and Vocabulary (10 marks)

37. (a) Combine these pairs of sentences using appropriate conjunctions. (3 marks)

She was tired. She did not stop working.
He did not study. He failed the exam.
I like mangoes. I also like bananas.

(b) Write antonyms for these words. (3 marks)

Brave, Generous, Ancient

(c) Rewrite these sentences correcting the grammatical errors. (4 marks)

She don't like coffee.
They was going to the market.
I seen that film yesterday.
He work very hardly every day.

End of Model Paper 2.

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