CG Board Class 8 English Solutions Chapter 18 Dancing On is specifically designed for Hindi medium students of Class 8 studying in Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education. यह समाधान कक्षा 8 अंग्रेज़ी पुस्तक छात्रों को अवश्यक अपने अध्ययन को सुगम बनाने के लिए इस समाधान पुस्तक का उपयोग करना चाहिए।
CG Board Class 8 English Solutions Chapter 18 Dancing On
CGBSE समाधान कक्षा 8 अंग्रेज़ी अध्याय 18 – Dancing On हिंदी माध्यम में छात्रों के लिए बनाए गए हैं। यह समाधान छात्रों की सुविधा के लिए बनाई गई है और सीजीबीएसई बोर्ड के कक्षा 8 के छात्रों के लिए उपयुक्त है।
CG Board Class 8 English Solutions Chapter 18 अंग्रेज़ी are given below for Hindi Medium students.
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Reading Comprehension
A. Answer the following Questions :-
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(i) What were the strange words introduced to the audience in Washington?
Ans: The strange words introduced to the audience in Washington were Alarippu, Shabdam, Varnam, and Padam.
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(ii) What did Sudha always do before her performances?
Ans: Sudha, before her dance began, would explain the meaning of the words Alarippu, Shabdam, Varnam, and Padam as these words were new to the audience.
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(iii) How did Sudha lose her leg?
Ans: Sudha lost her leg when she was 17 years old. Her family had gone for an annual pilgrimage to a place about 25 kilometres from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu where she met with a road accident.
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(iv) Why did Sudha say “My dream will come true” when she met Dr. Pramod?
Ans: Sudha said, “My dream will come true” when she gets an opportunity to meet Dr. Pramod Sethi, who had won the Magsaysay Award for his development of the ‘Jaipur Foot’, An artificial limb made from vulcanised rubber filled with sponge.
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(v) What was the turning point in Sudha’s life?
Ans: Sudha made a historic comeback by giving a public recital in Mumbai in 1984. Her performance was excellent. Everyone welcomed the return of the talented dancer. It was a turning point in her life.
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(vi) Sudha Chandran says towards the end of the lesson, “I do feel thrilled”. Identify why she feels so ?
Ans: Sudha Chandran says, “I do feel thrilled”. She says so because her story of success has inspired many people across the globe.
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(vii) How did Sudha get the opportunity to act in films?
Ans: Sudha got the opportunity to act in a film when a Hyderabadi film producer decided to make a Telugu film on her life story with her in the lead.
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B. Write true or false against the statements:
1) In a road accident Sudha lost her right hand [False ]
2) She again came back with her new dance item [True]
3) She hasn’t worked in any film [False ]
4) She has given performances only in foreign countries [False]
5) People wrote that they were not inspired by her success stories [False]
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C. Choose the correct answer:
(i) While performing, Sudha wore .
(a) Modern costume
(b) Traditional costume
(c) Western costume
Ans: (b) Traditional costume
(ii) She worked for the film .
(a) Nache Mayuri
(b) Arunima
(c) Gajagamini
Ans : (a) Nache Mayuri
(iii) Before Sudha was 17 years of age, she had given performances.
(a) more than 70
(b) less than 80
(c) more than 80
Ans: (c) more than 80
(iv) Sudha made a historic comeback .
(a) 15 October 1983
(b) 1 January 1982
(c) 28 January 1984
Ans: (c) 28 January 1984
(v) Sudha Chandran was inspired by .
(a) Helen Keller
(b) Elena John
(c) Valentina Tereshkova
Ans:(a) Helen Keller
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D. Arrange the given sentences in a series as they appear in the lesson:
(a) Sudha’s right leg was amputated after a road accident. (C)
(b) Sudha explains each item to the audience before she begins her dance. (A)
(c) Sudha acquires a Jaipur foot and makes her comeback. (D)
(d) Sudha gives her first comeback recital in Mumbai. (E)
(e) Sudha receives a note of congratulations from a young
girl after her performance in Washington. (B)
(f) Sudha acts in ‘Nache Mayuri’, a film based on her own life. (G)
(g) Sudha’s father touched her feet as a token of respect. (F)
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Vocabulary
A. Make a word list related to the given word:
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B. Fill in the blanks with the words given in the box:
| defeats, amputate, historical, miracle, costume |
(i) Rashmi wore a new costume for the party.
(ii) Rahim was injured, and the doctors got forced to amputate his right hand.
(iii) I visited many historical places in India.
(iv) One who defeats his fear is the actual winner.
(v) It is only a miracle that Seema can see this beautiful world again.
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C. Complete a puzzle one is done for you:
Across: →
Example: (1) one who performs a dance on the stage [6 letters]
(2) an act that does not follow the laws of nature. (7 letters)
(3) completed successfully. (11 letters)
(4) To cut off a part of the body (8 letters)
Down: ↓ (5) people who come to see a performance (8 letters)
(6) showing respect (7 letters)
(7) surprising (7 letters)
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D. Make a correct match:
Modified to improve
Clarified to make pure
Simplified to make simple
Rectified to correct
Certified to attest formally
Purified to free from impurities to make clear
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Grammar
Raju is new in the village. He met a boy in the village street. He asked the following questions:
Read carefully the following questions and tell the class what Raju asked as given in the example:
Raju said to the boy, “What is your name”?
Raju asked the boy what his name was.
Raju said to the boy, “Where do you live”?
Raju asked the boy where he lived.
Raju said to the boy, “Which class do you study in?
Raju asked the boy which class he was studying in.
Raju said to the boy, “Where is your school”?
Raju asked the boy where his school was.
Raju said to the boy, “How do you go to school?
Raju asked the boy how did he go to school.
Notes:
| • Direct speech is in interrogative form. • Direct speech begins with interrogative pronouns. • Interrogative pronoun is used to join the direct and indirect speech. • Interrogative sentence is changed into simple statement. • Present form of the verb is changed into the past form of the sentence. |
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Writing
A. Read the short biography of Teejan Bai and complete the biodata given below:
Name : Teejan Bai
Father’s name: Chunuk Lal Pardhi
Date of birth : 24 April, 1956
Place of birth : Durg
Specialisation: Pandvani
Awards : 6.1: Padma Vibhushan (2019)
6.2: Padma Bhushan (2003)
6.3: Padma Shri (1988)
6.4: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1995)
I am fascinated by how Teejan Bai rose from struggle to stardom. I love her quality of being dedicated and disciplined. She became more adamant when her mother stopped her from singing. She didn’t wipe away her dreams because of the expectation of others. She was clear on what she wanted. It is the best thing about her.
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Activity
A. Listen to the passage carefully and answer the questions given below. Answer orally in one word only.
See Appendix-1 Lesson-18
1) What was the colour of the puppy sitting in the corner?
Ans: White
2) How many puppies were there in the shop?
Ans: Four
3) Why did the shopkeeper say that the white puppy was not for sale?
Ans: Lame puppy.
4) For how much money did the boy buy the lame puppy? Mention the words that give you the clue.
Ans: Rs.50/-. “Good one for the same price”.
5) How much money did the boy bring from his mother?
Ans: Rs. 10/-.
6) Why do you think the boy bought the lame puppy?
Ans: Because the boy was lame too.
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