Question 1

Look carefully at the diary entries for June 24-25, August 2 and March 23. Now write down the changes that happen as the rains progress from June to March.

Accepted Answer

Rains in Mussoorie begin in June and end by March. June 24 is the first day of monsoon mist which covered the hills and spreads silence. On August 2 it rained all night and made sleeping difficult. By late March ends winter as well as the rains.

Question 2

Why did the grandmother ask the children not to kill the Chuchundar?

Accepted Answer

The grandmother told the children not to kill theChuchundarsbecause they brought good luck and money.

Source: This question is from A Short Monsoon Diary, English &mdash; Class 8, CBSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter A Short Monsoon Diary: Grandmother, Ask, Children, Kill, Chuchundar, A Short Monsoon Diary. These are fundamental topics in English that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 8 curriculum.A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of English papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
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Key Points to RememberUse quotations from the text to support your points.
Analyse literary devices and their effects on the reader.
Structure essays with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
Proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
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Question 3

What signs do we find in Nature which show that the monsoons are about to end?

Accepted Answer

By the end of the monsoon the greenery is at its peak. The seeds of the cobra lily turn red. A rainbow is formed in the sky.

Source: This question is from A Short Monsoon Diary, English &mdash; Class 8, CBSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter A Short Monsoon Diary: Signs, Nature, Monsoons, End, A Short Monsoon Diary, English. These are fundamental topics in English that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 8 curriculum.A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of English papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
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Question 4

Complete the following sentences.
Bijju is not seen but his voice is heard because__________ .
The writer describes the hill station and valley as _________ .
The leopard was’ successful in________ but had to flee when
The minivets are easily noticed because _________ .
It looks like a fashion display on the slopes when_________.
During the monsoon season, snakes and rodents are found in roofs and attics because _________.

Accepted Answer

dense mist covers and hides the hills.‘A paradise that might have been.’killing a dog but had to flee when Bijju’s mother arrived crying curses.of their bright colours.they are covered by a variety of flowers.their holes are flooded with water and these places provide them conve­nient shelter.

Question 5

‘Although tin roofs are given to springing unaccountable leaks, there is a feeling of being untouched by, and yet in touch with, the rain.’
Why has the writer used the word, ‘springing’?
How is the writer untouched by the rain?
How is the writer in touch with the rain at the same time?

Accepted Answer

The word ‘springing’ is used to show suddenness with which water starts leaking.Because he is inside the room.He hears the drumming of rain on the tin roof. He also looks out of the window to see the rains.

Question 6

Mention a few things that can happen when there is endless rain for days together?

Accepted Answer

A long spell of rain makes life miserable. One is closed up in his room. Everything becomes damp and soggy. Rodents, snakes and insects enter the house for shelter.

Source: This question is from A Short Monsoon Diary, English &mdash; Class 8, CBSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter A Short Monsoon Diary: Things, Happen, There, Endless, Rain, Days. These are fundamental topics in English that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 8 curriculum.A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of English papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
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Key Points to RememberUse quotations from the text to support your points.
Analyse literary devices and their effects on the reader.
Structure essays with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
Proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
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Question 7

What is the significance of cobra lily in relation to the monsoon season, its beginning and end?

Accepted Answer

At first cobra lily appears with the arrival of the monsoon. When the cobra seeds begin to turn red, it indicates the rains are coming to an end.

Source: This question is from A Short Monsoon Diary, English &mdash; Class 8, CBSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter A Short Monsoon Diary: Cobra, Lily, Relation, Monsoon, Season, Beginning. These are fundamental topics in English that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 8 curriculum.A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of English papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
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Analyse literary devices and their effects on the reader.
Structure essays with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
Proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
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Question 8

Here are some words that are associated with the monsoon. Add as many words as you can to this list. Can you find words for these in your languages?
downpour  floods   mist   cloudy   powercuts   cold   umbrella

Accepted Answer

rain, water, fog, raincoats, thunder, dampness, lakes etc.In my language I find the alternative words like the following:बौछार , बूंदाबांदी , तुषार, धुंध , सीत , छतरी, रेनकोट , आंधी , इत्यादी l

Question 9

Look at the sentences below.
(i)
Bijju wandered into the garden in the evening.
(ii)
The trees were ringing with birdsong.
Notice the highlighted verb.
The verb wandered tells us what Bijju did that evening. But the verb was ringing tells us what was happening continually at same time in the past (the birds were chirping in the trees).
Now look the at sentences below. They tell us about something that happened in the past. They also tell us about other things that happened continually* at the sa

Accepted Answer

I (wear) my raincoat. It (rain) and people (get) wet.She (see) a film. She (narrate) it to her friends who (listen) carefully.We (go) to the exhibition. Some people (buy) clothes while others (play) games,The class (is) quiet. Some children (read) books and the rest (draw).Answer:We got out of the school bus. The bell was ringing and everyone was rushing to class.The traffic stopped. Some people were sitting on the road and they were shouting slogans.I wore my raincoat. It was raining and people were getting wet.She saw a film. She was narrating it to her friends who were listening carefully,We went to the exhibition. Some people were buying clothes while others were playing games.The class was quiet. Some children were reading books and the rest were drawing.

Question 10

Here are some words from the lesson which describe different kinds of sounds.
drum  swish  tinkle  caw  drip
(i) Match these words with their correct meanings.
to fall in small drops.
to make a sound by hitting a surface repeatedly.
to move quickly through the air, making a soft sound.
harsh sound made by birds.
ringing sound (of a bell or breaking glass, etc.).
(ii) Now fill in the blanks using the correct form of the words given above.
Ramesh _______ on his desk in impatience.
Rain water_____

Accepted Answer

(i)(1)drip(2)drum(3)swish(4)caw(5)tinkle.(ii)(1)drummed(2)dripped(3)was swishing(4)tinkle(5)caw

Source: This question is from A Short Monsoon Diary, English &mdash; Class 8, CBSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter A Short Monsoon Diary: Here, Words, Lesson, Sounds, Drum, Swish. These are fundamental topics in English that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 8 curriculum.A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of English papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
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Key Points to RememberUse quotations from the text to support your points.
Analyse literary devices and their effects on the reader.
Structure essays with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
Proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
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Question 11

And sure enough. I received a cheque in the mail.
Complete each sentence below by using appropriate phrase from the ones given below.
sure enough            colourful enough        serious enough
kind enough           big enough                    fair enough
brave enough         foolish enough           anxious enough
I saw thick black clouds in the sky and___ ____ it soon started raining heavily.
The blue umbrella was___ ____ for the brother and sister.
The butterflies are___ _____ to get noti

Accepted Answer

sure enoughbig enoughcolourful enoughbrave enoughanxious enoughkind enoughserious enoughfoolish enoughFair enough

Source: This question is from A Short Monsoon Diary, English &mdash; Class 8, CBSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter A Short Monsoon Diary: Sure, Enough, Received, Cheque, Mail, Complete. These are fundamental topics in English that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 8 curriculum.A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of English papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
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Analyse literary devices and their effects on the reader.
Structure essays with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
Proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
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Question 12

Do you believe in superstitions? Why, or why not? Working with your partner, write down three superstitious beliefs that you are familiar with.

Accepted Answer

Truly speaking, I don’t believe in superstitions. These are blind beliefs. The ignorant and conservative people observe them. Superstitions have no scientific base or proof. The common superstitions are:(i)13 is an ominous number.(ii)Don’t start a new project on Saturday.(iii)Stop if a black cat crosses your path.

Question 13

How many different kinds of birds do you come across in the lesson? How many varieties do you see in your neighbourhood? Are there any birds that you used to see earlier in your neighbourhood but not now? In groups discuss why you think this is happening.

Accepted Answer

We come across different kinds of birds in this lesson. These are minivets, drongos, tree creepers and crows. We see sparrows, pigeons, and nightingales in our neighbourhood. Earlier we used to see big birds like kites and parrots in our neighbourhood. But these have become extinct now.

Question 14

The monsoons are a time of great fun and even a few adventures: playing in the rain and getting wet, wading through knee-deep water on your way to school, wa­ter flooding the house or the classroom, power cuts and so on. Write a paragraph describing an incident that occurred during the rains which you can never forget.
(See NCERT Text Book Page 121)
Or
Write a poem of your own about the season of spring when trees are in full bloom.

Accepted Answer

Attempt it yourself.MORE QUESTIONS SOLVEDI. SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

Source: This question is from A Short Monsoon Diary, English &mdash; Class 8, CBSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter A Short Monsoon Diary: Monsoons, Time, Great, Fun, Adventures, Playing. These are fundamental topics in English that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 8 curriculum.A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of English papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
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Key Points to RememberUse quotations from the text to support your points.
Analyse literary devices and their effects on the reader.
Structure essays with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
Proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
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Question 15

What is a diary? What do the extracts from Ruskin Bond’s diary portray?

Accepted Answer

A diary is a record of personal experiences/events that occur in one’s life. It is written day after day over a long period of time. The extracts from Ruskin Bond’s diary portray monsoon season and the changes that occur as the rains progress from June to March.

Question 16

How does the author describe the first day of monsoon mist?

Accepted Answer

On the first day of monsoon mist all the birds suddenly fall silent and with it absolute silence is spread. The hills got hidden by the mist. The forest is deadly still as though it were midnight.

Question 17

How does the author describe the scarlet minivets?

Accepted Answer

The scarlet minivets are seen during rainy season. They flit silently among the leaves like brilliant jewels. No matter how leafy the trees, these brightly coloured birds cannot hide themselves.

Question 18

Why couldn’t the author sleep on August 2 night?

Accepted Answer

On August 2 it rained throughout the night. The rain had been drumming on the corrugated tin roof. There had been a steady swish of a tropical downpour. The author, therefore, couldn’t sleep.

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Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter A Short Monsoon Diary: Couldn, Author, Sleep, August, Night, A Short Monsoon Diary. These are fundamental topics in English that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 8 curriculum.A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of English papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
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Analyse literary devices and their effects on the reader.
Structure essays with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
Proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
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Question 19

What happened on August 12?

Accepted Answer

Heavy downpour started on August 12. The rain continued for eight or nine days. Everything got damp and soggy. The author had to stay inside during these days.

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Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter A Short Monsoon Diary: Happened, August, A Short Monsoon Diary, English. These are fundamental topics in English that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 8 curriculum.A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of English papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
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Analyse literary devices and their effects on the reader.
Structure essays with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
Proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
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Question 20

Name the flowers that you come across in the lesson.

Accepted Answer

Wild balsom, dahlias, begonias, ground orchids, cobra lilies etc.II. LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

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Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter A Short Monsoon Diary: Flowers, Come, Across, Lesson, A Short Monsoon Diary, English. These are fundamental topics in English that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 8 curriculum.A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of English papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
How to Approach This QuestionRead the question carefully and identify what is being asked. Break down complex questions into smaller parts. Use the terminology and concepts discussed in this chapter. Structure your answer logically — begin with a definition or key statement, then provide supporting details. Review your answer to ensure it addresses all parts of the question completely.
Key Points to RememberUse quotations from the text to support your points.
Analyse literary devices and their effects on the reader.
Structure essays with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
Proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
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