CBSE Questions for Class 8 English Sentences Quiz 11 - MCQExams.com

A phrase is a group of words which makes a clause without using a subject and a verb. Option D)small, red purse is correct as purse is a noun here with adjectives as pre-modifiers. The other options are wrong as a noun phrase cannot have a subject or a verb and must have a noun. The correct answer is D)small, red purse.

The word or phrase which qualifies the subject is called its attribute. Here "strong" qualifies "winds", hence Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not qualify the subject, hence incorrect. 

• The word that has same context as the italicized word in both the sentences is Option C, familiar. Familiar means well known for long or close. The context of sentence I is that it was difficult to find the man as he was not familiar with the place. Sentence II means two articles had something in common i.e: they meaning the same. Option A 'similar' means having resemblance. Option B 'known' means recognized. Option D 'resembling' means having similar appearance. So, all these options A, B and D cannot be used for both the sentences I and II together. So, the best fit is Option C, familiar.

The word that has same meaning as the italicized word in both the sentences is Option A, patient. Patient means the person receiving medical treatment. It also means able to accept delays and uncomplaining. Sentence I means that we should be calm and patient in all situations. Sentence II means the patient should be given desired attention, when medical treatment is given to him. Option B 'mute' means silent. Option C 'sick' means unwell. Option D 'concerned' means worried or anxious. Thus, the options B, C and D are incorrect to be used in both the given sentences and the correct option is Option A, patient.

The word that has same meaning as the italicized word in both the sentences is option E 'train'. Train means to point or aim something at, may be a gun or a camera. Train can also be used for a line or queue of animals moving together. Sentence I means that commander gave order to train guns at enemy positions. Sentence II means the train of ducklings was following the man. Option A 'retinue' means group of people travelling with an important person. Option B 'array' means arrangement. Option C 'target' means person, object or place selected as aim of an attack. Option D 'turn' means to change direction. Thus, options A, B, C and D are incorrect and correct option is Option E, train.

The word that has same meaning as the italicized word in both the sentences is Option B, distant. Distant refers to a reserved person. It also means far away. Context of sentence I is that his reserved or distant behaviour is indication of his arrogance. Sentence II means during our field visits we visited distant parts of Rajasthan, i.e: parts which were faraway. Option A 'inner' means.internal or interior. Option C 'far-off' is a place at a great distance. Option D 'introvert' is a person who speaks less. So, options A, C and D are incorrect options and the correct answer is option B, distant.