CBSE Class 8 English Chapter 27 Word Power

CBSE Class 8 English Chapter 27 Word Power

1. One-Word For A Croup Of Words

Exercise 1

Give one word for the following. One is done for you:

Answer:

2. Synonyms

Exercise 2

Underline the word that is not a synonym and does not match the rest.

Question 1. Curious, inquisitive, sensitive, prying

Answer: Curious, inquisitive, sensitive, prying

Question 2. Border, margin, edge, circle

Answer: Border, margin, edge, circle

Question 3. Attract, offend, charm, fascinate

Answer: Attract, offend, charm, fascinate

Question 4. Attempt, distract, try, endeavour

Answer: Attempt, distract, try, endeavour

Question 5. Excellent, depressed, downcast, dejected

Answer: Excellent, depressed, downcast, dejected

Question 6. Delay, hurry, lag, loiter

Answer: Delay, hurry, lag, loiter

Question 7. First, final, ultimate, last

Answer: First, final, ultimate, last

Question 8. Rebellion, revolution, revolt, revenge

Answer: Rebellion, revolution, revolt, revenge

Question 9. Lawful, legal, immoral, legitimate

Answer: Lawful, legal, immoral, legitimate

Question 10. Make, form, shape, same

Answer: Make, form, shape, same

Question 11. Ruthless, sympathy, compassion, pity

Answer: Ruthless, sympathy, compassion, pity

Question 12. Plan, design, project, plastic

Answer: Plan, design, project, plastic

Question 13. Weak, stout, tough, sturdy

Answer: Weak, stout, tough, sturdy

Question 14. Stupid, dull, dense, bright

Answer: Stupid, dull, dense, bright

Question 15. Sufficient, meagre, enough, adequate

Answer: Sufficient, meagre, enough, adequate

Question 16. Catch, throw, toss, hurl

Answer: Catch, throw, toss, hurl

Question 17. Healthy, robust, hale, unwell

Answer: Healthy, robust, hale, unwell

Question 18. Agony, misery, distress, gaiety

Answer: Agony, misery, distress, gaiety

Question 19. Mirth, laughter, glee, sober

Answer: Mirth, laughter, glee, sober

Question 20. Impel, force, spur, obstruct

Answer: Impel, force, spur, obstruct

3. Antonyms

Exercise 3

Give two Antonyms for each of the following words:

Question 1. Dull _________

Answer: Dull – Sharp, Bright

Question 2. Bold _________

Answer: Bold – Timid, Cowardly

Question 3. Strict _________

Answer: Strict – Lenient, Flexible

Question 4. End _________

Answer: End – Begin, Start

Question 5. Physical _________

Answer: Physical – Mental, Spiritual

Question 6. Inferior _________

Answer: Inferior – Superior, Better

Question 7. Friendship _________

Answer: Friendship- Enmity, Rivalry

Question 8. Condemn _________

Answer: Condemn- Praise, Approve

Question 9. Accept _________

Answer: Accept- Reject, Decline

Question 10. Above _________

Answer: Above – Below, Under

Exercise 4

Group the following verbs as synonyms under the heading encourage and synonyms under the heading discourage:

dishearten, check, persuade, induce, incite, coax, deter, cajole, disapprove, criticise

Answer:

Here is the grouped list of verbs under the headings “Encourage” and “Discourage”:

Encourage 

1. Persuade
2. Induce
3. Incite
4. Coax
5. Cajole

Discourage

1. Dishearten
2. Check
3. Deter
4. Disapprove
5. Criticise

4. New words are made by adding prefixes and suffixes.

Most commonly used prefixes are:

Remember: Prefixes are added at the beginning of the word.

Exercise 5

Choose from the box above and make a new word:

Answer:

Exercise 6

Form new words by using the prefix dis or mis:

Question 1. ________ doing.

Answer: Misdoing (wrongdoing)

Question 2. ________ connnect

Answer: Disconnect

Question 3. ________ continue

Answer: Discontinue

Question 4. ________ direct

Answer: Misdirect

Question 5. ________ fortune

Answer: Misfortune

Question 6. ________ comfort

Answer: Discomfort

Question 7. ________ arrange

Answer: Disarrange

Question 8. _________ believe

Answer: Disbelieve

Question 9. _________ deed

Answer: Misdeed

Question 10. _________ order

Answer: Disorder

5. Suffixes are words added after the word. The most used suffixes are.

Exercise 7

With the help of the box, make new words by adding suffixes:

Answer:

Exercise 8

Make compound words by matching words in Column A with those in Column B. One is done for you:

Answer:

Exercise 9

Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the box:

Question 1. Every taxi has a _______ which records the distance travelled.

Answer: Every taxi has a meter which records the distance travelled.

Question 2. Shoes made of ______ are not very durable.

Answer: Shoes made of canvas are not very durable.

Question 3. Success of your business depends on the ______ you have chosen for it.

Answer: Success of your business depends on the site you have chosen for it.

Question 4. He did not announce the ______ of this film.

Answer: He did not announce the cast of this film.

Question 5. The beautiful grass was covered with ________ left behind after a party.

Answer: The beautiful grass was covered with litter left behind after a party.

Question 6. Our constitution does not allow any discrimination on grounds of faith or _______.

Answer: Our constitution does not allow any discrimination on grounds of faith or caste.

Question 7. I cannot wear a sari which is less than six _________.

Answer: I cannot wear a sari which is less than six meter.

Question 8. He could _______ many examples to support his argument.

Answer: He could cite many examples to support his argument.

Question 9. She has worked hard to ________ votes for her favourite political party.

Answer: She has worked hard to canvas votes for her favourite political party.

Question 10. I buy a _______ of milk every day.

Answer: I buy a liter of milk every day.