CBSE Questions for Class 8 English Writing Quiz 6 - MCQExams.com

Identify the best topic sentence for the following paragraph:

In European universities, students do not need to attend classes. As a matter of fact, German professors usually do not even know the names of their students. On the contrary, in the United States, students must attend every class and may be penalized for not doing so. Additionally, in the European system, students usually only have to appear for one comprehensive examination after their four or five years of study. On the other hand, in the American system, each semester ends with an exam and there are numerous assignments, quizzes, and tests throughout the semester.
  • Students prefer to study in Europe rather than America.
  • University systems can vary considerably from country to country.
  • There is considerable debate as to which is better: the European education system or the American education system.
  • The American education system is more rigorous than the European education system.
Select a suitable topic sentence for the paragraph below:

For instance, people like the Eskimos, who live in places that have few trees, build temporary homes out of ice blocks. People who live in deserts, however, build houses out of mud or clay, which provide good insulation from heat and are readily available in their surroundings. In places where forests are plentiful, such as Northern Europe and Russia, homes are made out of wood. In the South Pacific, where there are many bamboo and palm trees, people use the tough, fibers of these plants to build their houses.
  • People usually build homes out of things that they find around them.
  • House construction in various parts of the world depends mainly on the availability of building materials.
  • The climatic conditions in an area determine the kind of homes people build.
  • The availability of trees is an important factor in the building of homes.
Which option contains the best topic sentence?
  • Abraham Lincoln was an influential leader.
  • Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809.
  • Abraham Lincoln, born in 1809, was one of the most influential politicians in the history of America.
  • I am going to write about Abraham Lincoln.
Which option contains the best topic sentence?
  • To be an effective leader requires certain skills and charactersitics.
  • A leader is a person who leads a group or team towards a goal.
  • Natural leaders are few and rare.
  • Skills and characteristics define a good leader.
Anu reached school late because she woke up late. Complete the conversation between her and her teacher:
Teacher: Anu, why are you late?
Anu: ____________________
  • I am very sorry, teacher. I woke up late.
  • I am very sorry teacher. I woke up late.
  • In the morning, I woke up later than usual. Hence, I reached late to school.
  • I am so sorry about being late.
Kelly has forgotten to do her homework. Complete the conversation between her and her teacher:

Teacher: Kelly, why haven't you given me your homework?
Kelly: ________________________
  • I am very sorry ma'am, but I had forgotten that we had homework.
  • Ma'am, I have forgotten about it completely.
  • I forgot to my homework.
  • I keep forgetting to do my homework.
Identify the best dialogue to complete the conversation:

Doctor: Hello Dave, so how are you feeling today?
Dave: Hello! Not too good, I'm afraid. I haven't been able to sleep very well the past few days. 
Doctor: I see, and why do you think that is?
Dave: _______________

  • Well, I recently got promoted and have a lot more work lately.
  • I work very hard and stay up late.
  • The reason for my lack of sleep is that I have too much work to do.
  • No reason.
Identify the correct dialogue:

Jim: Are you going to the party tonight?
Tom: No, I don't think so. I am not feeling too well.
Jim: Oh, __________
  • I was sorry to hear you were sick.
  • I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you get well soon.
  • I am truly sorry to receive news of your ill health.
  • get well you.
Raj's mother fell ill all of a sudden and he had to look after her. So he couldn't go to his school. Complete the following conversation between him and his teacher:

Teacher: Raj, why were you absent yesterday?
Raj: ______________________
  • Ma'am, my mother was ill, so I had to stay home to look after her.
  • I'm very sorry but I had some urgent work.
  • I missed school due to the fact that my mother had fallen ill.
  • Mother had to be looked after; she was ill.
Arun is going on a trip with his friends. Complete the conversation with a suitable response:

Mother: Have you made sure you have everything you need?
Arun: Yes, I do Mom. Don't worry, I am sure I have packed everything.
Mother: Don't forget your tickets!
Arun: _______________
  • I have it right here with my passport, Mom.
  • I have safely placed the ticket in my backpack.
  • Yes.
  • I have it right here with my passport Mom.
Anju met Ravi's brother yesterday and had a wonderful time talking to him. Complete the conversation between Anju and Ravi:
Ravi: So, my brother told me you met him yesterday.
Anju: _______________________
  • Yes, I met him. We talked.
  • I met your brother yesterday and we had a chat.
  • Oh yes, he was very friendly. We had a great time talking.
  • Anju met Ravi's brother yesterday and had a great time talking to him.
Identify the correct response:

Interviewer: So, to what do you owe your success as a singer?
Singer: I had excellent instructors who always supported me.
Interviewer: I see. Which instructor had the most influence on you as a singer?
Singer: ___________________
  • My first teacher has the most influence on me as a singer.
  • Well, I think my first teacher had the most influence on me as a singer.
  • Perhaps his first teacher had the most influence on him as a singer.
  • My first teacher.
Complete the dialogue by selecting the right option:

Mother: Sam, ___________ (someone/a person) came by to see you today.
Sam: _____ (Is that so/Really)? Who was it?
  • someone; Is that so
  • someone; Really
  • a person; Is that so
  • a person; Really
Complete the dialogues by selecting the right option:

Geeta: Hi Saina! A few of my friends and I ____________ (are planning/planned) to go to the International Trade Fair tomorrow. ___________________ (Will/Would) you like to come with us?
Saina: Sure! I am certain we'll all have a lot of fun.
  • are planning; Will
  • are planning; Would
  • planned; Will
  • planned; Would
Identify the change in the line which best suits a diary entry:
Seeing a ghost-like shape
  • And soon, he realized that he had been looking upon a ghost-like figure...
  • I will see a ghost-like shape...
  • I thought I was seeing a ghost!
  • "Ghost! Ghost!" He shouted as he ran....
Identify the change in the line/phrase that best suits a diary entry:
receiving an award
  • Today I am extremely happy: I got an award for best student!
  • Today, I was the recipient of the best student award. I am very happy.
  • Receiving the best student award was an incredible experience.
  • I will now recall the events of receiving the best student award....
Complete the dialogue by selecting the right option:

Henry: I think I left my purse here last night. __________ (Have you seen it/Have you saw it)?
Sneha: I'm sorry, but I ________ (don't think I did/ don't think I have).
  • Have you seen it; don't think I did
  • Have you seen it; don't think I have
  • Have you saw it; don't think I did
  • Have you saw it; don't think I have
Complete the dialogue by selecting the right option:

Jaya: ________ (You're/ You have arrived) early today!
Rekha: Yes, I __________ (got/ boarded) a bus early today. 
  • You're; got
  • You're; boarded
  • You have arrived; got
  • You have arrived; boarded
Identify the change in the line/phrase which best suits a diary entry:
sad that a friend left town
  • Today, my best friend Tania left town. It was a sad experience.
  • Tania, who is a friend of mine, left town today.
  • Today was one of the worst days of my life. Tania, my best friend, left town!
  • When a close friend is no longer near, we are left feeling empty and incomplete.
Identify the right option:

"What are we having for dinner" asked Jane.
  • "What are we having for dinner." asked Jane.
  • "What are we having for dinner" asked Jane?
  • "What are we having for dinner? asked Jane."
  • "What are we having for dinner?" asked Jane.
Identify the change in the line/phrase which best suits a diary entry:
lost a wallet
  • You can't imagine the horror I felt when I realized I had lost my wallet...
  • Suddenly, she realized that her wallet was missing.
  • You lost your wallet?
  • Careful not to awaken the passenger, the thief pulled the wallet out of his shirt pocket...
Identify the change in the line/phrase which best suits a diary entry:
younger brother's birthday party
  • Jimmy, my younger brother, celebrated his birthday today. Since I had organized the party....
  • On this memorable day, I celebrate the birthday of my younger brother.
  • It was Jimmy's birthday today and I had a great time organizing his party.
  • Jimmy's birthday was celebrated today and I had felt happy then.
Kelly wants to sell her house. She needs to draft an advertisement to attract potential buyers. Which of the following will she not include in her advertisement?
  • Location of the house
  • Her date of birth
  • Her contact details
  • Number of rooms in the house
In which format would you write about the following:
You want to sell some old, office furniture 
  • Headline
  • Notice
  • Classified advertisement
  • Nonclassified advertisement
In which format would you write about the following:
Searching for a paying guest
  • Headline
  • Poster
  • Classified advertisement
  • Nonclassified advertisement
In which format would you write about the following:
You want to sell your bike and are looking for buyers
  • Headline
  • Poster
  • Classified advertisement
  • Nonclassified advertisement
In which format would you write about the following:
Your pet cat has gone missing
  • Headline
  • Report
  • Classified advertisement
  • Nonclassified advertisement
In which format would you write about the following:
Failing a very important exam
  • Report
  • Headline
  • Diary entry
  • Journal
In which format would you write about the following:
Mary is a dancer. She wants students to join her dance classes.
  • Headline
  • Diary entry
  • Notice
  • Advertisement
In which format would you write about the following:
Searching for a room for rent.
  • Diary entry
  • Classified advertisement
  • Nonclassified advertisement
  • Headline
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