Question 1

How was Ernest different from others in the valley?

Accepted Answer

Ernest was unlike other commoners in the valley. He was a good, simple hearted, noble and thoughtful person. He had been under observation. He did not go with the crowd. He welcomed total strangers as the prophets.

Question 2

Why did Ernest think the poet was like the Stone Face?

Accepted Answer

The poet wrote wonderful songs. He had celebrated the Great stone Face in one of his poems. When Ernest read this poem he became convinced that the poet was like the stone face.

Source: This question is from The Great Stone Face 2, English &mdash; Class 8, CBSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter The Great Stone Face 2: Ernest, Think, Poet, Like, Stone, Face. 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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Question 3

What did the poet himself say about his thoughts and poems?

Accepted Answer

The poet confessed that he was not worthy to be compared with the Stone Face. His actions did not match with his thoughts.

Source: This question is from The Great Stone Face 2, English &mdash; Class 8, CBSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter The Great Stone Face 2: Poet, Himself, Say, Thoughts, Poems, The Great Stone Face 2. 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.
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Proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
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Question 4

What made the poet proclaim Ernest was the Stone Face?

Accepted Answer

Ernest and the poet together went to a meeting place. Ernest addressed the gathering. His words had power and his thoughts had depth. They were the words of life, a life of good deeds and selfless love. The poet was convinced that Ernest – was much nobler than him. Ernest’s face had such a grand expression that he declared that Ernest bore the likeness of the Great Stone Face.

Question 5

Write ‘Ernest’ or ‘Poet’, against each statement below.
(i)
There was a gap between his life and his words.
(ii)
His words had the power of truth as they agreed with his thoughts.
(iii)
His words were as soothing as a heavenly song but only as useful as a vague dream.
(iv)
His thoughts were worthy.
(v)
Whatever he said was truth itself.
(vi)
His poems were noble.
(vii)
His life was nobler than all the poems.
(viii)
He lacked faith in his own thoughts.
(ix)
His thoughts had power as they agreed w

Accepted Answer

(i)Poet(ii)Ernest(iii)Poet(iv)Poet(v)Ernest(vi)Poet(vii)Ernest(viii)Poet(ix)Ernest(x)Ernest

Source: This question is from The Great Stone Face 2, English &mdash; Class 8, CBSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter The Great Stone Face 2: Ernest, Poet, Statement, There, Gap, Life. 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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Question 6

(i)
Who, by common consent, turned out to be like the Great Stone Face?
(ii)
Did Ernest believe that the old prophecy had come true? What did he say about it?

Accepted Answer

(i)Ernest was accepted by common consent exactly like the Great Stone Face.(ii)No, Ernest still was not convinced that the old prophecy had come true. He hoped that some day, a man wiser and nobler than him would come, and would look truly similar to the Great Stone Face.

Question 7

(i)
Complete these pieces of conversation using will or going to with the verbs

Accepted Answer

(a)am going to listen(b)will lend(c)is going to rain(d)will have(e)am going to make(f)will go(g)am going to get, will get(ii)Let pairs of children take turns to speak aloud the dialogues.Answer:For class activity

Question 8

Each of the following words has the sound /f/ as in feel/ The words on the left have it initially. Those on the right have it finally. Speak each word clearly.
flail              life
philip          puff
flowed         deaf
fact              tough
fail               laugh
fast              stiff

Accepted Answer

Attempt yourself.

Source: This question is from The Great Stone Face 2, English &mdash; Class 8, CBSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter The Great Stone Face 2: Words, Sound, Feel, Left, Initially, Right. 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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Question 9

Underline the letter or letters representing / f/in each of the following words.
file                      slough                faint                lift
cough                defence              afford             enough
photograph    staff                     tough              aloof
affront              philosophy       sophistry

Accepted Answer

file                       sloughfaintlifecoughdefence                   afford                  enoughphotographstafftoughaloofaffront               philosophy              sophistry

Question 10

Imagine that you are the poet. You have come to your native valley to meet a famous preacher called Ernest. the incident of your first meeting with him.

Accepted Answer

I lived so far away from the valley. But I had heard about Ernest’s character and wisdom. One summer day I called on him. I found him reading a book. We sat down together and talked. I found Ernest wise, gentle and kind. Ernest greeted me warmly and called me a ‘gifted guest’ Then I introduced myself as one who wrote the po­ems Ernest was reading.Ernest compared my face with the Stone Face. He had hoped to see the fulfilment of the prophecy but he was disappointed. I told him I was not worthy of that like­ness. I said that my thoughts and actions had no harmony.I went with my host to a meeting place. I heard his address and found depth in his thoughts. In the golden light of the setting sun, Ernest appeared to me exactly like the Great Stone Face. The gathering also agreed with me.

Question 11

(i)
Put each of the following in the correct order to construct sentences.
a resident of Noida near Delhi/is visually impaired/George Abraham.
confidence and competitive spirit/and infuses discipline among the participants/It provides.
he has helped/The brain behind the World Cup Cricket, /the disabled to dream.
to the blind school in Delhi/It was a chance visit/that changed his life.
sport is a powerful tool/the disabled/He believes that/for rehabilitation of.

Accepted Answer

George Abraham, a resident of Noida near Delhi, is visually impaired.It provides confidence and competitive spirit and infuses discipline among the participants.The brain behind the World Cup Cricket, he has helped the disabled to dream.It was a chance visit to the blind school in Delhi that changed his life.He believes that sport is a powerful tool for rehabilitation of the disabled.(ii)Now rearrange the sentences above to construct a paragraph.Answer:George Abraham, a resident of Noida near Delhi, is visually impaired. The brain behind the World Cup Cricket, he has helped the disabled to dream. It was a chance visit to the blind school in Delhi that changed his life. He believes that sport is a powerful tool for rehabilitation of the disabled. It provides confidence and competitive spirit and infuses discipline among the participants.MORE QUESTIONS SOLVED

Question 12

What changes come to be seen in Ernest with passing of time?

Accepted Answer

Ernest was now a man of middle age. His hairs turned white and there were wrinkles across his forehead and furrows in his cheeks. He had become wiser with profound thoughts. The valley people respected him and took his advice on several occasions.

Question 13

Why did Ernest become sad after he examined the poet’s features?

Accepted Answer

The poet had celebrated the Great Stone Face in one of his poems. When Ernest read that poem he became convinced that the poet had the likeness of the Great Stone Face. But when he met the poet, all his hopes shattered. He found no resemblance between the poet and the Stone Face. This was the reason why he became sad.

Question 14

Why did the poet’s eyes fill with tears?

Accepted Answer

The poet became sentimental to listen to Ernest. His words had power because they had depth. They were the words of life, a life of good deeds and selfless love. The poet felt that the life and character of Ernest were nobler strain of poetry that he had ever written. His eyes filled with tears and he said to himself that never was there so worthy a sage as that thoughtful face, with the glim of white hair diffused about it.II. LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

Question 15

Give a character-sketch of Ernest.

Accepted Answer

Ernest was a small boy when he became interested in the Great Stone Face. He felt that the face smiled on him. He wished to love the man with such a face. He was dutiful and helpful to his Mother. He grew up to be a gentle and quiet youth. He regarded the Stone Face as his teacher. He turned to the face for advice. He was not influnced by the common belief that Gathergold or Blood- and-Thunder General had any resemblance with the Stone Face. Even the poet’s face made him sad. And he was right when the poet himself admitted that he wasn’t worthy to be the likeness of the face. Finally, the same poet shouted with joy that Ernest himself was the likeness of the Stone Face. But Ernest remained humble to the last. He kept hoping that some wiser and better man than himself would appear.

Question 16

How did Ernest feel when people hailed him as the likeness of the Stone face?

Accepted Answer

Ernest was truly noble and humble. His deeds matched with his thoughts. He received the poet warmly. For a while he thought the writer of those poems was truly the greatest and wisest person. The poet and the people ultimately hailed him as the man with the likeness of the Stone Face. But Ernest did not agree with them. He kept hoping that a wiser and better man than himself would appear to make the prophecy true.

Question 17

Describe in brief Ernest’s reaction on three occasions when Gathergold, General Blood-and-Thunder and the poet came to the valley.

Accepted Answer

The inhabitants of the valley believed the story that one day a man bearing resemblance to the Stone Face would come there. The first one to arrive was a rich merchant Gathergold. The people were greatly excited. But Ernest noticed no resemblance between Gathergold’s face and that of the Stone Face. Likewise he did not agree with the people who welcomed General Blood-and-Thunder as the greatest man. But Ernest almost believed that the poet was the person he had been waiting for. But again he was disappointed. In fact, Ernest himself was accepted as the Prophet.More CBSE Class 8 Study MaterialNCERT Maths Solutions Class 8NCERT Class 8 Science SolutionsCBSE Class 8 Social Science SolutionsNCERT Class 8 English SolutionsNCERT Solutions for Class 8 English HoneydewNCERT Solutions for Class 8 English It So HappenedNCERT Hindi Class 8 SolutionsCBSE Class 8 Sanskrit SolutionsNCERT Solutions