Writing about writing - Gujarat Board (GSEB) STD 8 English (GSEB) Questions

Saturday morning came. All the summer world was bright and fresh and full of life. Tom appeared in front of the
house with paint and a big brush. He looked at the fence, and all joy left him. A deep sadness settled upon his heart.
The fence was long and high. He wet the brush and moved it along the top board. He did it again, and did it again. He looked at what he had done. The painted part was very, very small.. The whole fence was very large. He sat down. He felt that he could not continue.
Jim, a boy who worked for the family, came through the gate. He was going to get water, and he was singing happily. Tom said, ‘Jim, I will get the water, if you will paint.” Jim said, “No. I must get the water.
Questions :
$(1)$ What work was assigned to Tom by Aunt Polly ?
$(2)$ Explain :‘A deep sadness settled upon his heart’
$(3)$ What request did Tom do to Jim?

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Tom kept working, but soon he began to think of the fun planned for this day. He and Huck had planned to race down to the river and go swimming. His hands moved more slowly. Soon the other boys would come and laugh at him for working. From his pocket he took everything that he owned. He looked at it. There was nothing of real value. It was not enough to buy another boy's help. At this dark moment, a wonderful idea came to him. It was like a great, bright Light. He took his brush and went quietly to work.
Questions :
$(1)$ What fun was planned by Tom and Huck for that day?
$(2)$ Why did Tom fumble his pocket?
$(3)$ Why is it said, ‘at this dark moment’ ?

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Q 13Read the following text carefully and answer the questions given below it3 Marks

Ben Rogers appeared soon. Tom had been especially afraid of Ben’s laugh. Ben was eating an apple. Also as he
walked, he was making noises like those of a big riverboat. He would shout loudly. Then he would say, “Dingdongdong,” like a bell. Then he would shout again, and say, “Dingdongdong,” again, and make other strange noises. He was on the boat, and he was the captain of the boat, and he was the boat bell.
“Turn her!" He shouted. “Slow her! Stop !” He made a slow, careful turn, came close beside Tom, and stopped. Tom continued his painting. He did not look at the boat. Ben said, “Hello! You are in trouble No answer. Tom moved his brush gently, and looked at the result. Ben came nearer. Tom wished for the apple, but he did not turn from his work. Ben said, “Hello, you must work, must you ?”
Questions :
$(1)$ What was Tom especially scared of?
$(2)$ What was Tom’s reaction when Ben approached near him?
$(3)$ What did Tom wish from Ben ?

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Q 14Read the following text carefully and answer the questions given below it3 Marks

Tom kept working, but soon he began to think of the fun planned for this day. He and Huck had planned to race down to the river and go swimming. His hands moved more slowly. Soon the other boys would come and laugh at him for working. From his pocket he took everything that he owned. He looked at it. There was nothing of real value. It was not enough to buy another boy's help. At this dark moment, a wonderful idea came to him. It was like a great, bright Light. He took his brush and went quietly to work.
Questions :
$(1)$ What fun was planned by Tom and Huck for that day?
$(2)$ Why did Tom fumble his pocket?
$(3)$ Why is it said, ‘at this dark moment’ ?

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