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Class 8 English Chapter 5 Somebody’s Mother Worksheet with Answers
Class 8 English Somebody’s Mother Worksheet
Class 8 English Chapter 5 Worksheet – Class 8 Somebody’s Mother Worksheet
Let us do these activities before we read
I. Once Rohan helped his old grandfather find his spectacles he had misplaced. Today, he helped an elderly person cross the road.
1. What kind of person is Rohan?
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2. What might have been the feelings of his grandfather and the elderly person towards Rohan?
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II. Read the words below. Circle the ones you associate with the old woman in the poem and un-derline the ones you associate with the boy who helped her.
| gentle, frail, thoughtful, helpless, kind, strong, ragged, brave, unsure, respectful |
III. Read the lines from the poem:
He guided the trembling feet along,
Proud that his own were firm and strong.
Select the suitable meaning of the word ‘trembling’ as used in the poem.
1. Shaking with fear
2. Shivering with extreme cold
3. Shaking due to weakness and old age
4. Shaking with high levels of excitement or nervousness
IV. Complete the sentence using the most suitable word from the options given in brackets:
The boy’s act of kindness was not just a moment of help, it was a quiet display of ____________ towards the old woman, as if she were his own mother.
(Options: arrogance, compassion, confusion, hesitation)
Let us discuss
I. Arrange the following events in the correct order of occurrence:
1. The boy noticed the hesitation in the old woman’s steps.
2. The street was slippery from the snow.
3. The children crossed quickly without noticing the woman.
4. The boy held her hand and guided her safely.
5. The woman blessed the boy later that evening.
6. The boy rejoined his friends, smiling.
7. The woman struggled to step off the pavement.
8. The boy reflected on his own mother.
II. Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct answer from the options given.
1. The poem highlights the value of ____________
(a) independence and strength
(b) kindness and empathy
(c) education and success
(d) discipline and order
2. The tone of the poem is best described as ____________
(a) humorous and light-hearted
(b) sarcastic and ironic
(c) serious and sympathetic
(d) angry and critical
3. Each stanza of the poem contains ____________ lines.
(a) two
(b) four
(c) six
(d) eight
4. The poem uses rhyme and rhythm to support the ____________
(a) vocabulary and grammar
(b) theme and emotions
(c) title and format
(d) conflict and climax
5. The rhyme scheme followed throughout the poem is ____________
(a) ABAB
(b) AABB
(c) ABCD
(d) ABBA
III. Give examples of following poetic devices used in the poem.
1. Imagery : ____________________________________________
2. Symbolism : ____________________________________________
3. Repetition : ____________________________________________
IV. Complete the following sentences appropriately explaining the imagery:
1. The poem uses imagery to highlight the loneliness of the old woman.
We know this by the phrase’ ____________.’
2. The line”Her aged hand on his strong young arm” creates a contrast that shows the tender¬ness of the moment through imagery of ____________.
V. Complete the following sentence with a suitable reason:
1. The poet describes the children as a ‘flock of sheep’ because it shows
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2. The phrase ‘trembling feet’ is used because it highlights the woman’s
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VI. Complete the analogy:
1. The busy street: harsh and uncaring :: The quiet boy:.
2. The crowd: indifferent:: The old woman: ____________
Think beyond
I. Read the given extracts and answer the questions that follow.
1. She stood at the crossing and waited long,
Alone, uncared for, amid the throng
Of human beings who passed her by
Nor heeded the glance of her anxious eye
Questions:
(i) What does the phrase ‘uncared for’ tell us about the woman’s emotional state?
(a) she felt lonely
(b) she felt abandoned
(c) she felt neglected
(d) all of these
(ii) What does the word ‘heeded’ mean in the context of this extract?
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(iii) Pick one example of contrast in this extract.
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(iv) Identify the fact and the opinion:
A. The woman waited at the crossing.
B. The people were too heartless to help.
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2. Her aged hand on his strong young arm
She placed, and so, without hurt or harm,
He guided the trembling feet along,
Proud that his own were firm and strong.
Questions:
(i) What image does the poet create by contrasting ‘trembling’ and ‘firm’ feet?
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(ii) Complete the following sentence appropriately.
The boy’s pride in his own strength tells us that the boy feels ____________
(iii) Which phrase in the stanza shows that the woman trusted the boy?
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(iv) One example of alliteration in this extract is
(a) his strong arm
(b) trembling feet feel
(c) hurt or harm
(d) firm and strong
II. Answer the following questions.
Question 1.
How is the setting of the poem described in the beginning?
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Question 2.
What does the woman fear while standing at the crossing?
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Question 3.
Why do you think the poet focused on the woman being ‘somebody’s mother’?
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Question 4.
What is the poet trying to tell us through the actions of the boy?
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Question 5.
How is the theme of empathy conveyed in the poem?
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Question 6.
What lesson do the other boys miss by rushing past the old woman?
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Question 7.
Why do you think the woman prays for the boy at the end of the poem?
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Question 8.
What kind of contrast does the poet create between the old woman and the school boys?
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Question 9.
How does the poet make us feel sympathy for the old woman?
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Question 10.
In what way is the boy’s act of helping heroic, even if it’s small?
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Let us learn
I. The grid below contains synonyms of words used in the poem. Locate them horizontally, vertically, or diagonally and circle them.
| Old, Ragged, Merry, Chill, Shout, Uncared, Trembling, Throng, Cross, Anxious |
II. Match the words from the poem with their meanings in context.
| Column A | Column B (Meaning in Context) |
| 1. shouted | (i) shaking slightly due to fear, weakness, or cold |
| 2. meek | (ii) strong and steady |
| 3. anxious | (iii) gave willingly or voluntarily |
| 4. firm | (iv) quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on |
| 5. offered | (v) worried or uneasy about something |
| 6. trembling | (vi) cried out loudly, usually with joy or excitement |
III. Match the Idioms with the word ‘Heart’ with their meaning.
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. from the bottom of my heart | (i) be very sad or disappointed |
| 2. cross your heart | (ii) sincerely and with full honesty |
| 3. lose heart | (iii) truly promise |
| 4. with a heavy heart | (iv) become discouraged |
IV. Complete the analogy;
1. cold : winter :: heat: ____________
2. guide : help ignore : ____________
3. trembling : scared firm : ____________
4. heart: feel:: brain : ____________
5. lonely : alone :: crowded ; ____________
Let us listen
I. Listen to the story read out by your teacher and number the events from 1 to 6 in the order they happened. (Read the Transcript given at the end of this book Pg. No. 152)
1. Mira guided the man to his coach.
2. Mira received an invitation to speak on a news show.
3. People around her applauded.
4. Mira spotted a blind man struggling.
5. Mira spoke about the importance of kindness.
6. She helped him cross the busy station.
II. Listen to the story again and complete the sentences with the exact words from the story.
1. Mira helped a ____________ at the railway station.
2. She guided him through the ____________
3. The man was safely ____________ in the train coach.
4. Mira was invited to a local ____________ show.
5. Mira said people should always choose ____________
Let us Speak
I. Read aloud the list of words from a new poem that end with ‘-ed’. Place them in the appropriate columns based on the final sound.
| helped, cheered, shouted, cared, scared, jumped, smiled, waited |
/id/ sound /d/ sound /t/ sound
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II. Narrate an incident where someone helped you. Take turns to speak and use the cue cards below.
Cue Cards:
- at the library : librarian helps you find a rare book
- at the park : stranger helps you when your cycle chain breaks
- at a wedding: friend helps you prepare your speech
- at school : teacher helps you calm down before a big performance
Let us Write
Write a diary entry about a day when you received help from someone during a difficult time. In your diary entry, include the following:
- Start with a sentence describing the day.
- Mention who helped you.
- Describe the situation and how you were feeling.
- Explain how the person helped you.
- Describe your feelings afterward.
- Conclude with what the experience taught you.
Format of Diary Entry
8 August 20xx, Thursday – 9:30 p.m
Dear Diary,
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Goodnight, dear diary.
Love,
Neha
Let us explore
I. Did you know that rivers are also treated as mothers in many cultures?
In India, rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati are often referred to as “Maa” (Mother) in prayers and stories. Similarly, the Mississippi River in Native American traditions is called the “Great Mother” for providing food and transport.
II. Work in groups. Find out the traditional animals or birds that are considered national symbols in different countries. Share your findings.
III. Read the following poem and answer the question:
Helping Hand
If you see someone without a smile,
Give them one of yours, just for a while.
A little help goes a long, long way,
To brighten up somebody’s day.
What is the central message of this poem?
IV. Make a “Kindness Coupon Book” for a family member. Write at least five things you promise to do for them. Also include two things you admire most about them.
Sample Coupons:
1. I will help you carry groceries.
2. I will water the plants every morning.
3. I will fold the clothes after washing.
4. I will read you a story on weekends.
5. I will never forget to say “thank you.”
Admire:
- I admire how patient you are.
- I admire your delicious cooking.