Students often prefer our concise Class 8 English Poorvi Worksheet and Class 8 English Chapter 1 The Wit that Won Hearts Worksheet with Answers Pdf for quick practice.
Class 8 English Chapter 1 The Wit that Won Hearts Worksheet with Answers
Class 8 English The Wit that Won Hearts Worksheet
Class 8 English Chapter 1 Worksheet – Class 8 The Wit that Won Hearts Worksheet
Let us do these Activities before we read
I. Choose qualities that describe a wise and witty person from the box given box.
Now, discuss reasons for your choice of words. One has been done as example.
(i) Quick-witted
because a witty person thinks and responds cleverly, even in tricky situations.
(ii) _________________________________
(iii) _________________________________
(iv) _________________________________
(v) _________________________________
II. Solve these riddles and share your answers with your partner.
1. I speak without a mouth and hear without ears.
I have nobody, but I come alive with wind. What am I?
_________________________________
2. The more you take, the more you leave behind.
What am I?
_________________________________
3. I have keys but no locks, I have space but no room, you can enter but can’t go outside.
What am I?
_________________________________
4. I’m full of wisdom, but I cannot talk.
People open me when they seek knowledge.
What am I?
_________________________________
III. Answer the following questions.
1. “Can humour be more powerful than anger when solving a disagreement? Why or why not?”
_________________________________
2. Why is wit considered a powerful tool in resolving conflicts?
_________________________________
3. Describe a time when you or someone you know used wit to get out of trouble.
_________________________________
4. Is it better to remain silent or speak wittily in a tense situation? Why?
_________________________________
Let us Discuss
Answer the following questions.
1. Can a person be wise without being witty? Explain.
_________________________________
2. In what kind of professions is wit especially useful? Why?
_________________________________
3. Do you think humour is a sign of intelligence? Why or why not?
_________________________________
4. How can wit be misunderstood? Give an example.
_________________________________
5. What qualities do you admire in Tenali Rama?
_________________________________
6. Should wit always be used in communication? When should it not be?
_________________________________
7. How does a witty response differ from a sarcastic one?
_________________________________
Think beyond
I. Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow.
1. The Vijayanagara Empire was renowned for its glory, wealth, and cultural achievements. Among its many illustrious rulers, King Krishnadeva Raya (ruled 1509-29 CE) stood out as a wise and powerful monarch. His reign is often referred to as the Golden Era of the Vijayanaga¬ra Empire, a time when art, literature, and architecture flourished. A great patron of learning, Krishnadeva Raya was not only an eminent warrior but also a gifted poet. His works, such as the epic Amuktamalyada and the Sanskrit drama Jambavati Parinayam, are acclaimed even today.
Questions:
(i) What major military achievements did Krishnadeva Raya accomplish?
_________________________________
(ii) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option from those given in the brackets.
Foreign travellers _________________________________ (praised/criticized) Krishnadeva Raya’s efficient and benevolent governance.
(iii) Which literary works did Krishnadeva Raya himself write?
_________________________________
(iv) What cultural patronage and architectural contributions marked his reign?
(a) He nurtured a multilingual literary court.
(b) Built or patronized iconic structures in Hampi.
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) Neither (a) nor (b)
2. The next morning, the royal court was bustling with activity. Ministers, scholars, and courtiers filled the courtroom, its intricately carved pillars towering towards the high ceiling. Rays of sunlight streamed through the open windows, illuminating the floor adorned with exquisite rugs. Despite the lively chatter, a tension hung in the air. The king sat on his ornate throne, his expression stern, his sharp eyes scanning the room. It was evident that the unresolved quarrel still gnawed at him.
Questions:
(i) What does the demeanour of the king reveal?
_________________________________
(ii) Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option from those given in the brackets.
The presence of ministers, scholars, and courtiers in the courtroom indicates the importance of court proceedings and suggests that __________________ (many are affected/ nobody is affected) by the tension.
(iii) What underlying emotional tone permeates the scene, despite the apparent bustle?
(a) optimistic
(b) joyful
(c) tension
(d) humorous
(iv) How is the architecture and lighting of the courtroom described?
_________________________________
3. Finally, the king called upon Rama. The chatter in the court died down as all eyes turned to him. Rama approached the throne, carrying a plateful of paddy seeds. Bowing low, he began, “Your Majesty, I bring you a revolutionary type of paddy seeds. If these are sown, the yield will be three times greater than the current results.”
A murmur swept through the room. One of the courtiers, known for his sarcasm, whispered just loud enough to be heard, “I wonder if these are magic seeds! Next, he’ll claim they grow without water.” Another muttered, “Perhaps he found them on the moon!” Snickers rippled through the court.
Questions:
(i) What did Rama bring to present to the king?
_________________________________
(ii) Complete the following sentence appropriately.
Rama claimed that if that paddy seeds were sown, the yield would be three times greater than current results, implying __________________
(iii) What was the reaction of the courtiers to Rama’s claim? Provide examples.
_________________________________
(iv) What do the murmurs and snickers reveal about the atmosphere in the court?
(a) impressed
(b) aggression
(c) curiosity
(d) mocking
4. The queen, who had longed for this moment, smiled and replied, “If you like, we can leave this quarrel behind us. I would very much like to listen to your poem”
Rama, who had orchestrated this settlement, felt victorious. The king and the queen later presented him with valuable gifts for his service. The royal couple’s bond was restored, and the palace brimmed once again with joy and laughter.
Questions:
(i) What did the queen offer to do to resolve the quarrel?
_________________________________
(ii) Complete the following sentence with a suitable reason.
Rama felt victorious and satisfied because __________________
(iii) The king and the queen presented Rama with valuable gifts as a token of
(a) appreciation
(b) forgiveness
(c) harmony
(d) unity
(iv) How did the atmosphere in the palace change after the settlement?
_________________________________
II. Answer the following questions.
Question 1.
Why are qualities like humour and wit important in a person?
_________________________________
Question 2.
What did Rama bring to the throne, and why was it significant?
_________________________________
Question 3.
Why did kings and queens prefer witty courtiers in their courts?
_________________________________
Question 4.
What promise did Rama make about the new seeds?
_________________________________
Question 5.
What example is given of a small misunderstanding that became a big problem, and how was it resolved?
_________________________________
Question 6.
The statement “The queen did not insult the king; she yawned because she was tired”. was this argument of Rama correct?
_________________________________
Question 7.
What was the primary reaction of the courtiers to Rama’s claim?
_________________________________
Question 8.
What approach should one take to resolve a disagreement between two people?
_________________________________
Question 9.
Describe a classroom example illustrating how a small misunderstanding was resolved.
_________________________________
Question 10.
What role does humour play in communication, according to this lesson?
_________________________________
Let us learn
I. Fill in the blanks and complete the paragraph by choosing suitable expressions from the box. There are two expressions you do not need.
| came to a halt, burst out laughing, glanced sideways, drifted away, silence fell, eyes widened, held back tears, made an excuse |
My younger brother is known for his innocent humour. One day at a family dinner, he cracked a joke that made everyone 1. __________________ Even Grandpa, who rarely laughed, couldn’t stop chuckling. As the laughter died down and 2. __________________, my brother 3. __________________ and said, “Wait, there’s more!” But before he could continue, the lights suddenly went out and everyone 4. __________________ in surprise. Grandma, who had tears of laughter, quickly 5. __________________, blaming the power cut. The conversation 6. __________________ after a while, but the moment stayed with us all.
II. Fill in the blanks with suitable sound words.
| giggled, sighed, cheered, muttered, clapped, banged, creaked, howled, chuckled, whispered |
1. The children __________________ when the puppet fell off the stage.
2. She __________________ in frustration after losing the game.
3. The audience __________________ loudly after the singer finished.
4. The old chair __________________ as the boy sat on it.
5. He __________________ something under his breath and walked away.
6. The wolves __________________ at the moon.
7. The teacher __________________ as she read a clever answer.
8. “Don’t tell anyone,” she __________________
9. The boy __________________ his fist on the table.
10. The students __________________ when the magician pulled out a rabbit.
III. Compound Words: A compound word is formed when two or more words are combined to create a new word with a distinct meaning.
A. Match words from Column 1 and Column 2 to create compound words
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
| (i) time | A. break | |
| (ii) day | B. dream | |
| (iii) high | C. light | |
| (iv) note | D. school | |
| (v) head | E. ache | |
| (vi) sun | F. shine | |
| (vii) water | G. proof | |
| (viii) ear | H. fall |
B. Use the compound words created in the previous question and fill in the blanks below.
1. We follow a strict __________________ at our school.
2. During class, Rahul was lost in a __________________
3. I study in a __________________ nearby.
4. This __________________ belongs to Ayesha.
5. I couldn’t concentrate due to a severe __________________
6. The sky was clear, and the __________________ made us smile.
7. This phone is __________________ and can survive rain.
8. I went to the doctor because of an __________________
IV. Main Clause and Subordinate Clause
A main clause (also called an independent clause) is a group of words with a subject and a verb that expresses a complete idea—it can stand alone as a grammatically correct sentence. For example, in “She studies every day,” the clause “She studies every day” is a main clause because it’s a full sentence on its own.
A subordinate clause (also known as a dependent clause) also has its own subject and verb but cannot stand alone, as it doesn’t express a complete thought. It depends on a main clause to make sense. Subordinate clauses usually begin with subordinating conjunctions (like because, if, when) or relative pronouns (who, that, which). For example, “because she was tired” cannot stand alone-it needs a main clause to complete its meaning.
In the following sentences, underline the subordinate clauses, and encircle the main clauses.
1. If I won the lottery, I would travel the world.
2. If she had studied harder, she would have passed the exam.
3. If I had taken the job, I would be living in Paris now.
4. If you read regularly, you will improve your vocabulary.
5. If the teacher had explained it again, we would have understood better.
V. Match the if-clauses with main clauses
| Column 1 (If-Ciause) | Column 2 (Main Clause) |
| (i) If I were the Principal, | A. I would have completed the work. |
| (ii) If I had a flying car, | B. I would declare a reading hour daily. |
| (iii) If they had helped us, | C. I would travel across countries. |
| (iv) If I had focused more, | D. We would have finished early. |
| (v) If it rains tomorrow, | E. We will cancel the picnic. |
VI. Complete the following sentences.
1. You will enjoy the show if __________________
2. If he had called earlier, __________________
3. If you study a little every day, __________________
4. She would have won the race if __________________
5. If I were in your place __________________
6. If we forget the map __________________
VII. Complete the following imaginative sentences.
1. If i were a king, I would __________________
2. If I were a painting, I would __________________
3. If I were a lion, I would __________________
4. If I had a robot, I would __________________
5. If I had studied music, I would __________________
Let us listen
I. Listen to a short story narrated by your teacher, friend or relative. Then, fill in the blanks by selecting the correct options. (Read the Transcript at the end of this book Pg. No. 151) Now choose the correct options:
1. The person who came to the farmer’s house was actually a:
(i) messenger
(ii) soldier
(iii) king
2. The farmer gave the stranger
(i) money
(ii) advice
(iii) food and shelter
3. The king rewarded the farmer with:
(i) a gold coin
(ii) a horse
(iii) new land
4. The farmer believed that true wealth was:
(j) power
(ii) kindness
(iii) knowledge
II. Listen to another story. Number the events (1 to 8) in the correct order.
(Read the Transcript at the end of this book Pg. No. 151)
1. The girl dreamed of buying hens with the money she’d earn.
2. The pot of milk fell and broke on the ground.
3. A man advised her to dream carefully.
4. She tripped and lost her balance.
5. She was walking with a pot of milk on her head.
6. The girl imagined selling the milk in the market.
7. The man smiled kindly at the girl.
8. She began dreaming while walking.
Let us speak
I. Intonation
Intonation refers to the rise and fall of the voice while speaking sentences.
- Yes/No questions have a rising tone at the end.
- Wh- questions have a falling tone at the end.
Read the following questions aloud with the correct intonation and also indicate with arrows:
1. Is this your backpack? _________________________________
2. What’s inside your backpack? _________________________________
3. Are you going to the zoo tomorrow? _________________________________
4. Why do you want to visit the zoo? _________________________________
5. Can you play the guitar? _________________________________
6. How long have you been learning it? _________________________________
7. Do you enjoy reading funny stories? _________________________________
8. Which story made you laugh the most? _________________________________
9. Is this the clever character you told me about? _________________________________
10. What clever trick did the character use in the story? _________________________________
Now, work in pairs and take turns asking and answering these questions using the correct tone.
II. Use these prompts to ask questions using the correct Wh- words. Then, answer them as shown.
Character Chosen: Birbal (from Akbar-Birbal folktales)
| Prompts | Questions | Answers |
| 1. Name of the witty character | Who is the cleverest character in the story you read? | Birbal is the cleverest character in the story I read. |
| 2. Reason for importance | ||
| 3. Famous clever idea | ||
| 4. Time period or setting | ||
| 5. How wit was used to solve a problem | ||
| 6. Location of the story |
Let us write
Read the following narrative essay. Then analyse its structure.
A Chance to Be Brave
One windy Thursday afternoon, I sat nervously on the school bench. My name had just been called for the extempore speech competition. My heart pounded like a drum. I had never spoken alone in front of such a big crowd before. I stood up slowly, gripping the edge of my notes, unsure of what would happen next.
I walked to the podium and looked around. All eyes were on me. I felt frozen, but then I remembered what my teacher once told me: “Courage doesn’t mean you aren’t scared. It means you do it anyway.” With a shaky voice, I began speaking about “The Power of Kindness.” Sentence by sentence, my confidence grew. I even saw a few nods and smiles in the audience.
After the speech, there was silence for a moment – then a wave of applause. I felt proud, not because I had won anything, but because I had won over my fear. From that day on, I knew I could handle tough situations – one brave step at a time.
Now, work in pairs and check (✓) if the following features are present in the narrative essay.
1. Introduction
- The essay begins with a clear and engaging opening.
- The introduction sets the context for the narrative.
- The central idea or purpose is clear.
2. Body of the Essay
- Events are narrated in a logical sequence.
- Descriptive details are used.
- Characters and settings are clearly described.
- The narrator’s emotions or thoughts are shared.
- The essay includes a challenge or turning point.
Conclusion
- The essay ends with an outcome.
- A lesson or message is clearly stated.
4. Writing Style
- The tone is personal and engaging.
- First-person narration is used (e.g., T, ‘my’).
5. Language
- The essay uses simple and clear language.
- Grammar, punctuation, and spellings are correctly used.
Now write a narrative essay of your own. Choose any one of the topics below.
1. The Day I Learnt to Believe in Myself
2. How I Solved a Problem Using a Creative Idea
Tips:
- Begin with a clear introduction
- Include a real or imagined event
- Use descriptive details and emotions
- End with a message or realisation
- Write in the first person (I, my, me)
Let us explore
I. Limericks are poems in five lines that have a twist in the last line. Read and enjoy the following limericks. Then create your own!
- Limerick Example:
- There once was a monkey named Max,
- Who loved eating chips and some snacks.
- He danced on a pole,
- Then fell in a hole-
- Now he prefers healthy flax!
Now try writing your own limerick.
Make sure the 1 st, 2nd, and 5th lines rhyme, and the 3rd and 4th lines rhyme with each other.
II. Go to the library or search your home bookshelf. Choose a short story of your liking.
Share the following in class:
- Title of the story
- Name of the author (if known)
- Main theme of the story
- One part of the story that surprised or interested you
Example:
- Title: The Hidden Treasure
- Theme: Hard work always pays off.
- Interesting Part: The farmer’s sons thought they would find gold, but instead found the value of labour in the field.
III. Stories of wit and cleverness exist in many languages and cultures. Make a chart of witty characters from books, comics, or folktales you have read.
Each student should list at least one story and present it.