CBSE Questions for Class 8 English Sentences Quiz 4 - MCQExams.com

Choose which of these is true:
  • A sentence expresses an incomplete thought and requires a group of words to complete it.
  • A sentence expresses a complete thought.
  • A sentence can have only one subject.
  • A sentence is incomplete without an object.
Which of these is NOT the function of a sentence?
  • To join two sentences.
  • To ask a question.
  • To express extreme emotion.
  • To declare something.
Identify the sentence(s) with an adverb phrase: [Intermediate]
  • She lived in the middle of the great woods.
  • The desert stretched towards the north.
  • Tashi was a man of enormous wealth, but little patience.
  • The boy wants to go home.
Identify and replace the Adverb Phrase with an Adverb of the same meaning:

They arrived at that moment. [Intermediate]
  • They arrived now.
  • They arrived there.
  • They arrived late.
  • They arrived then.
Identify the sentence(s) containing an adverb phrase: [Intermediate]
  • Standing about in a cold wet wind did me no good.
  • Zaine shouted at the top of his voice.
  • Lakesha hopes to win the approval of her mother by switching her major from arts to economics.
  • The sweet potatoes in the garbage bin are green with mold.
Identify and replace the Adverb Phrase with an Adverb of the same meaning:

The victim was murdered in a brutal manner. [Intermediate]
  • The victim was brutally murdered.
  • The victim was violently murdered.
  • They victim was quietly murdered.
  • The victim was murdered cruelly.
Correct option for blank (2)
  • gift
  • present
  • prize
  • treasure
Fill in the blank with a suitable adjectival phrase:
The postman ___________ came this morning with a parcel for my mother. [Intermediate]
  • in his smart uniform
  • smart uniformed
  • smart uniform
  • with his smart uniform
Choose the word or phrase that can substitute for the given word or phrase.

A speech delivered without any preparation - _______. 
  • Prologue
  • Deliberate
  • Debate
  • Impromptu
Fill in the blank with a suitable option:
The place for luggage at a railway station is called a ____________. 
  • Compartment
  • Cloak room
  • Waiting room
  • Platform
Choose the word or phrase that can substitute for the given word or phrase.

One who dies for a noble cause - ______.
  • Martyr
  • Mercenary
  • Patriot
  • Robber
Choose the word or phrase that can substitute for the given word or phrase.

A sound that cannot be heard - _____. 
  • Invisible
  • Irreparable
  • Inaudible
  • Unheard
Choose the best answer:
"Maheep was in the seventh heaven when he heard the news" means _____________________. 
  • Maheep was seven years old when he got the news
  • Maheep died of heart attack when he heard the news
  • Maheep was on the seventh floor of the building when he heard the news
  • Maheep was extremely happy when he got the news
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the given options:
My aunt lived in that house _____ five years.
  • with
  • for
  • since
  • some
Choose the correct option for blank (3)
  • at
  • on
  • near
  • front
Choose the word or phrase that can substitute for the given word or phrase.

An enclosure for keeping birds - ______.
  • Apiary
  • Aviary
  • Zoo
  • Aquarium
Choose the correct option for blank (6)
  • hold
  • has
  • display
  • show
Choose the best option to complete the conversation:
Tara: Are you ready with your speech?
Tim: Don't know. I have _______ in my stomach.
  • squirrels
  • mosquitoes
  • butterflies
  • elephants
Choose the correct option for blank (4)
  • wants
  • wanted
  • are wanting
  • want
Choose the most suitable option to complete the conversation:
Jeet: My grandmother says that I am the _____ of her eye. She adores me.
Simi: I'm sure about that, you're just too sweet.
  • apple
  • ball
  • sugar
  • candy
Complete the given idiomatic expression by choosing the correct alternative:
A bed of _________ . (An easy job)
  • roses
  • tulips
  • daisies
  • daffodils
Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase:
The study of heavenly bodies
  • anthology
  • anthropology
  • astronomy
  • aetiology
Choose the correct option for blank (7)
  • enjoy
  • cheer
  • joy
  • fun
Complete the given idiomatic expression by choosing the correct alternative:
To get into hot ____. (Get into serious trouble)
  • milk
  • water
  • blood
  • oil
Choose the best option to complete the conversation:
Tina: Did you see Tara at the party yesterday?
Tom: Oh yes! She was dressed to ______!
  • charm
  • kill
  • win
  • top
Choose the correct option for blank (5)
  • can
  • have had
  • can be
  • probably
Fill in the blank using a meaningful phrase:
Make sure that you _____ at least two hours before your flight is due.
  • check off
  • check out
  • check up
  • check in
Choose the correct option for [6]:
  • require money as well
  • am needing money
  • am need money also
  • will be need money
Choose the correct option for [5]:
  • your letter
  • your consent note
  • your permit
  • none of these
Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
I. The organization was established at the beginning of this century.
II. The little boy could not twist the cap off the bottle.
  • break
  • turn
  • swing
  • crack
  • dawn
Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
I. The story is so dramatic that one cannot guess the ultimate result.
II. I could not understand the purpose of his visit.
  • motive
  • end
  • consequence
  • lot
Fill in the blank by choosing the most appropriate option.
A vote of ____ proposed at the end of the meeting.
  • Thanks were
  • Thank was
  • Thanks had been
  • Thanks was
Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
I. The truck was coming and its light was falling straight in my eyes.
II. After the death of the manager, there was no one to properly guide the company.
  • correct
  • head
  • direct
  • hook
  • line
Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
I. He had a very difficult period during his sickness.
II. Kanti's father advised him that IAS was a career worth attempting.
  • competing
  • trying
  • intending
  • contending
  • experimenting
Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
I. He failed to produce any reason for his having behaved the way he did.
II. Man must live, struggle and die for a mission.
  • target
  • goal
  • cause
  • purpose
  • explanation
Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
I. Ashok has got a friendly disposition.
II. The warm sunshine in the morning filled my heart with joy.
  • joyous
  • pleasing
  • genial
  • happy
Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
I. I cannot endure such a loud noise anymore.
II. He preferred to consider the other view.
  • bear
  • support
  • stand
  • opinion
  • position
Fill in the blank with the correct option.
The audience _____ to take their seats please.
  • Is requested
  • Have requested
  • May request
  • Are requested
Fill in the blank by choosing the most appropriate option.
I like reading journals ______ novels.
  • Most than
  • More than
  • The best
  • The less than
Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
I. Sam's ready wit often got him out of tight spots.
II. The task they did was so different that the difference was apparent.
  • sharp
  • clear
  • intelligible
  • visible
Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
I. She was sitting under the shadow of the tree.
II. The customer wanted another colour of the paint on the kitchen wall of his house.
  • fade
  • tint
  • cloud
  • shade
  • reflection
Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
I. Huge crowds flung into the hall as soon as the doors were opened.
II. As the dam broke, the water of the river flowed into the village and destroyed all crops.
  • drained
  • poured
  • gushed
  • threw
Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
I. His understanding of the subject was really good.
II. Vijay had to hold on to the handle of the door with all his strength.
  • make
  • power
  • pull
  • seizure
  • grasp
Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
I. The issue was finally settled though with great difficulty.
II. Working women are given definite advantages over the men in our office.
  • destined
  • fixed
  • installed
  • negotiated
  • decided
Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
I. I couldn't refuse to accept his proposal.
II. Our country is witnessing a steady fall in the moral standards of political leaders.
  • retrograde
  • refute
  • droop
  • decline
Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
I. The waiter pulled the teapoy towards the chair.
II. The advocate wrote up an agreement for the partners.
  • dragged
  • hauled
  • made
  • drew
Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
I. These trees yield commercially valuable varieties of wood.
II. The man who desires for many things at a time gets none.
  • barks
  • pines
  • trunks
  • yearns
Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
I. The government decided to start a new series of lectures called the 'Honour Lecture Series'
II. The decision to set up a new University in that town was welcomed by the people.
  • manage
  • organise
  • institute
  • build
  • plan
Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
I. Saurabh was going to the library when he met me.
II. The newspapers carried the news about the murder with a large caption.
  • starting
  • venturing
  • heading
  • prefixing
Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
I. Students started picking up their books when the bell rang.
II. There was a huge crowd at the airport waiting for the President.
  • arraying
  • collection
  • swarming
  • gathering
  • numbering
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