Question Answers For All Chapters – English Class 8
Solutions
2. Tick the correct (✔) before the correct statements
(a) Time can destroy the beauty of friendship.
(b) Friendship cannot be bought or sold.
(c) Friendship binds the hands together.
(d) Friendship is like a real rare and precious jewel.
(e) Friendship has more value than gold.
Answer: (a) False, (b) True, (c) False, (d) True, (e) True
4. Say WHY friendship is compared to the following.
(a) A golden chain – Because it holds friends together strongly, just like links in a chain.
(b) A precious jewel – Because it is rare and valuable.
(c) A priceless gift – Because it cannot be bought or sold and is more valuable than gold.
5. Refer to the poem and write down 5 reasons, why ‘Friendship’ is the best gift anyone can give you.
- It grows more precious as each year passes.
- It creates happy memories that last a lifetime.
- It brings joy and support in difficult times.
- It strengthens bonds between people.
- It cannot be replaced by material wealth.
6. Write the words that go with the following.
- Precious jewel
- Kindred hearts
- Fond memories
- Priceless gift
- Strong tie
- Understanding friend
7. Match the lines with the Figures of Speech they contain.
(You may also refer to ‘Word Play’ on page no 74 for help.)
| Line from the poem | Figure of Speech |
|---|---|
| Friendship is a Golden chain | Metaphor |
| That can’t be bought or sold | Antithesis |
| And like a rare and precious jewel | Simile |
| For as long as memory lives | Alliteration |
| For friendship is a priceless gift | Metaphor |
8. Think on your own and say why true friendship can be compared to the following
- An Evergreen Forest – It never fades and always provides shelter and beauty.
- An Ever-flowing River – It keeps moving forward, bringing freshness and life.
- A Rainbow after heavy rains – It brings happiness after difficult times.
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