Worksheet (English SSC)

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Class: 8
Topic: Reading Comprehension
Marks: 10

Name: ______________________ Date: ________________

Read the passage below:

The Weekend Challenge

1. Aryan was a smart boy in Class 8, but he had a big problem. He could not live without his smartphone. The moment he woke up, he checked his messages. While eating breakfast, he watched videos. Even when he played with his friends, he was always looking at his screen.

2. One Friday evening, his grandfather called him. "Aryan," he said, "I have a challenge for you. If you can spend this entire weekend without your phone, I will buy you the new bicycle you wanted." Aryan hesitated, but the thought of the new bicycle was too exciting. "Deal!" he said confidently.

3. Saturday morning was difficult. Aryan’s hand reached for his pocket, but the phone wasn't there. Feeling bored, he went to the garden. He saw a bird building a nest and watched it for an hour. It was fascinating! Later, he helped his mother cook lunch and laughed at her old stories. In the evening, he played cricket with his neighbors and actually focused on the ball, scoring the highest runs.

4. By Sunday night, Aryan felt different. He felt calm and happy. He realized that while the digital world was fun, the real world was beautiful. He won the bicycle, but more importantly, he won his freedom back.

Answer the following questions: (10 Marks)

Q1. What was Aryan's "big problem"? (1 Mark)

A) He was bad at studies. B) He was addicted to his smartphone. C) He did not have any friends. D) He wanted a new car.

Q2. What reward did Grandfather offer for the challenge? (1 Mark)

A) A new video game. B) A new smartphone. C) A new bicycle. D) A trip to the city.

Q3. True or False: Aryan found Saturday morning very easy. (1 Mark)

True False

Q4. What interesting thing did Aryan see in the garden? (2 Marks)

Q5. How did Aryan feel by Sunday night? (2 Marks)

Q6. Find a word from Paragraph 2 that means "stopped or paused for a moment due to uncertainty". (1 Mark)

Q7. Find the opposite of the word "Boring" from Paragraph 3. (1 Mark)

Q8. Find a word from Paragraph 4 that means "peaceful" or "relaxed". (1 Mark)

Answer Key - For Teacher's Use

1. (B) He was addicted to his smartphone.

2. (C) A new bicycle.

3. False (The passage says "Saturday morning was difficult.")

4. He saw a bird building a nest.

5. He felt calm, happy, and different. He realized the real world is beautiful.

6. Hesitated

7. Fascinating

8. Calm